City Plans To Improve Old County Highway
City commissioners discussed funding in the 1924 budget to grade and turnpike the route from Sunday Lake street to the township line. The project ties into a lake shore drive linking Wakefield and the old county road, with nearby fill from the Wakefield pit to reduce costs. A rotary snow plow purchase and health report for November were also noted, with officials to attend a Lansing health conference.
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OLD
Wakefield
Ironwood
Ramsay
Tula
Sunday Lake
County Road Commission
Roy Bedell
Holt
T. S. Crosby
Advocate
Michigan
Lansing
City Rejects Proposals to Settle Schilka Damage Case
City commissioners rejected settlement proposals for damages claimed by George Schilka from grade changes in front of his property. Schilka seeks $10,000 for alleged building damage from the grade alteration a year ago. The commission authorized the city attorney to proceed and hire extra counsel if needed.
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Schilka
George Schilka
Kennedy Explains Income Tax Rules at Wakefield Club
J S Kennedy deputy income tax collector spoke at Wakefield Commercial Club dinner detailing filing requirements for individuals and businesses. He outlined Form 1040A for single filers under 5000 income, Form 1040 for most returns, Form 265 for partnerships, and fiduciary forms for estates or trusts with penalties and filing deadlines. He urged prompt filing by March 15 and noted forms are available at banks and public offices. The session also touched on the Harding Memorial Fund Drive and local power delays blamed on Lake Superior Power Co equipment upgrades.
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J. S. Kennedy
Wakefield Commercial
Marion
Ohio
Kennedy
Grand Rapids
Washington
Wakefield
Wakefield High to Stage The Feast of the Little Lanterns
The Wakefield High School girls glee club presents the Chinese operetta The Feast of the Little Lanterns next Wednesday at the Community theatre. Miss Emma Knudson directs the choir with Evelyn Olson as Princess Chan and Jennie Bugni as Mai Ku. The cast includes Elinor Johnson as Wee Ling and Jane Baltic as Ow Long, with a large chorus and staff handling scenery and music.
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Wakefield High School
Emma Knudson
Evelyn Olson
Princess Chan
Jennie Bugni
Mai Ku
Elinor Johnson
Wee Ling
Jane Baltic
Ow Long
Alice Urkolla
Sylvia Tusa
Florence Mathews
Lena Wanink
Beatrice Edwards
Elsie Hehnala
Margaret Simms
Chrissie James
Mary Douglas
Ruth Johnson
Doris Yatchak
Mayme Hyppa
Mary Komove
Florence
Chan
China
Wakefield Woman's Club Hosts City Christmas Events
The Wakefield's Woman's Club sponsors two holiday entertainments for all residents. A free matinee December 20 at the Community Theatre for school children, with reels of pictures and music arranged by theatre manager D. Kulasnwiecz. On December 16 a community Christmas program featuring music, readings, and a seasonal address for the whole city.
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The
Wakefield's Woman's Club
All of Wakefield
D. Kulasnwiecz
State Authority Limits City Book Audits
City officials learned from O B Fuller that the state can audit county accounts only and lacks authority to audit city or township books. The commission read the communication and plans to settle the audit issue at the next meeting. City charter requires yearly audit by a certified public accountant.
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O. B. Fuller
Aunai
Cine
School appoints Dr W G Wilson as school dentist
The board of education named Dr W G Wilson Tuesday night as school dentist to work with the school nurse. Extractions and fillings will cost the board $5 per hour for the dentist, with porcelain fillings billed to parents while the district covers work. The district has more than $27,000 in unpaid bills, including about $11,400 in teachers and staff salaries.
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W. G. Wilson
Board of Education
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Rotary
Christmas Savings Club
Merry One
First National Bank
Department of Light and Power
Lake Superior Power Co
Wakefield Iron Co
Girls’ Glee Club
Miss Knudson
Marie Kleihege
Mildred Davies
F. H. Hackett
the Radio Home
Winchester Score
Wakefield, Mich
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