07 Dec 1935
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Newspaper
The Wakefield News
Location
Wakefield, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Dec 07, 1935
Page
1
Michigan conservation officers report October saw 635 convictions for game law violations, topping the previous October record by 54. Pheasant arrests neared 200 as enforcement expanded under new training and cooperative officer programs.
Township officials seek $200 for local skall rinks if the school board matches. A conference will consider school support for the project. WPA talks planned to secure work for uncertified men. Treasurer Arthur Nikula set to collect county and school taxes at Anton Kingsmuth hardware Fridays and Mondays, with January dates Jan 2 and Jan 10 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
The WPA offices at Ironwood announce approval of a Wakefield state police barracks. Works manager S. P. Fitzpatrick says the project will cost about 16000 dollars and include a fire proof brick and tile HQ and living space for detachment members. A range of space will be allocated for police activities to strengthen highway law enforcement beyond urban centers.
Richard Buck a Wakefield high school standout in 1930 and 1931 joins twelve Michigan Tech players for the Houghton tonite five’s first trip of the 1935-36 season. The Engineers beat Superior State Teachers and face Ironwood Junior tonight as Buck, a civil engineering sophomore, competes for a first-string berth.
County official Frank Van Gorder says the register of deeds must attach affidavits to certain chattel mortgage filings. The affidavit must declare actual and adequate land as consideration and that the mortgage was given in good faith. The Sept. 25 law requires filing all chattel mortgages with the county office.
The debating team will hold its next debate with Alpha on December 12. Team members include Ruth Collins May Del Favero Clarence Gembolis Mar gie Mezzano George Cavender Thom as Cavender Leonella Roberts Mary Zorich Dorothy Thompson Elnora Sissola.
Washington reports President Roosevelt will urge Congress to adopt a six point forestry and conservation bill to expand national forests for about 15 years. Senator Fletcher of Florida proposes a forest credit bank to refinance debt and support forest administration. New law aims to better coordinate research, utilize forests, aid unemployment relief, and establish forestry as a recognized profession with expanded education.
Concrete pouring for a fish lock at Cisco Lake outlet is complete. H M Wick says the conservation committee will inspect once in operation. The lock, about nine feet high, sits at a dam long used to raise Cisco lake levels to aid navigation and fish movement. Gogebic County and the Land o Lakes Women’s Civic Club share project costs. The St Mary’s club will hold its ziggity tournament next Tuesday with free lunch.
Murray D. Van Wagoner, Michigan highway commissioner, proposed extending the 1867 livestock-at-large statute to all state highways. He warned against compulsory fencing, citing farmer costs, and noted safer roads could protect tourists and boost Upper Peninsula tourism. He cited Supreme Court rulings holding owners liable for cattle roaming on public roadways.
The results show Geraldine Elliott leading with 6 350 votes, John Mezzano with 5 600 votes, and Glifford Hood with 2 200 votes in the first King and Queen contest. Rosemary Novak's participation is noted with sales figures indicating ticket sales are down versus last year.
The Girls Recreation Club sponsors a social hour after school Friday. They plan weekly events with free refreshments for the next few Fridays. Music will be provided by local school talent and dancing is expected to be part of the evening.
J M Longyear, famed in Lake Superior mining, recalls early exploration days on the Gogebic range. He traces ore sightings from 1850 surveys through 1873 reports, notes Brotherton’s magnetic surveys, early Colby and Nipigon finds, and initial explorations by Sedgwick and Norrie. He describes routes from Ashland to Ironwood and the Montreal river camps, with the Gogebic story continuing on page four.
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