Radio listings and town notes fill autumn desk
The piece recalls a October radio schedule item and a string of local notes from Wakefield. It mentions a Back to God program at 1:00 if no World Series game, comments on deer season chatter, and critiques past community concert series. It lists residents and volunteers who served coffee and lunch to workers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phil Spitalny
Ashland
Gordon Hanson
Ray Schiltz
Glenn Schiltz
Joe Kastelnak
L. Tomczyk
J. Booke
Hank Faulk
Elmer Hanson
Wendell Pietchak
Paul D. Hanson
Bill Moyle
Harvey Elliott
Gene Hanson
Walter Johnson
J. Lunn
al Hanson
A. Bye
Vic. Hanson
Ernest Swanson
H. Wahlstrom
Elmer Johnson
C. Anderson
Rev. Lunn
J. Pietchak
Victor Hanson
J. A. Sether
Alfie Windberg
E. Hellsten
J. Randall
J. Gerou
O. Benson
Marie Schiltz
J. Kastelnak
O. Marander
G. Kronberg
Elvira Johnson
O. Koivula
W. Willa
Hoppa
W. Johnson
Pezzetti
G. Stevenson
Roberge
Carl Nelson
Sibley
Elliott
F. J. Lunn
Wm. Harvey
Bobbie Burns
Robert A. Burns
Jackie
Jimmie Kingsmuth
Romilly Gilbert
Jimmie Trettin
Jerry
Grégory Yon
Tommie Gonza
Bob Glen Schiltz
Colleen
Bobbie
Wakefield-L'Anse
Church Dedicates New Alterations
A dedicatory service at Immanuel Lutheran Church celebrated a new front entrance ramp basement exits remodelled heating plant and a lighted cross. A 48 member volunteer crew and 29 serving ladies were thanked for extensive work and hospitality during a 2 1/2 month project.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Immanuel Lutheran Church
John Pietchak
al Hanson
Geo. Kronberg
Elmer Hanson
Frank J. Lunn
George Kronberg
Norman Thompson
Edward R. Doney
James Sether
J. Pellerin
Charles Windberg
John Geroux
Arnold Swanson
Jack Benson
Walter Oman
A Obman
David Doney
Donald Doney
Dick Doney
E. Hellsten
O. Koivula
Wally Mattson
O. ‘Marander
Earl Angus
M. Amore
Walter.oqman
Miss Tucker
European Lottery Practices and Public Attitudes Across Europe
The article surveys European views on government lotteries versus private gambling. It notes France strict on competing games, Spain daily drawings and high prizes, and Switzerland hostility to lotteries. It explains unsold coupons and vendor rewards influence, and the social habits surrounding ticket purchases.
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Europe
France
Spain
Switzerland
Michigan Mirror Reflects Holiday Season And State Affairs
The state’s Christmas countdown prompts both nostalgia and critique as merchants rush decor and charities prepare gift bins. Political tension grows over Wayne county recounts while industry eyes 1950 output and youth shortages. Novel safety teaching by Neil Newman entertains children as mental health bonds spark facility crowding concerns. Legislation considers Ft Custer air academy and a push for updated state history teaching. Deer season and lottery counsel add to the seasonal bustle.
Conservation officials urge donation of venison to charity
Conservation officials say sportsmen should call local charitable organizations to take excess venison rather than let it spoil. They advise sportsmen in the woods and at home to participate, noting insurance premiums and doctor bills can be paid in person as business returns to normal.
Three Factor Reasons In Governor Race
A University of Michigan political scientist cites three main factors in Michigan’s close gubernatorial race. High statewide participation, urban turnout in off year, and rural upstate Democratic support shaped the vote, with Governor Williams aided by his personal appeal and party dynamics.
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Michigan
University of Michigan
Samuel J. Elderveld
University
Survey Research Center
Eldersveld
Detroit
Wayne County
van Waggoner
Murphy
Upstate
Upper Peninsula
Williams
Harry Kelly
Vernon L. Beal
Department of History
Michigan Historical Collections
Beal
Professor Eldersveld
Combined Choirs To Present Christmas Concert
The Wakefield Newport and Bessemer Methodist church choirs unite for a Christmas concert of classical traditional and popular pieces with congregational participation. Performances at Newport chapel Sunday December 17 at 4 p m and Bessemer church at 7 p m. December 24 at Wakefield Methodist church. Rev Herbert M Ingraham directs. Bessemer Women’s Society will host lunch between vesper and evening shows.
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Wakefield
Newport
Bessemer Methodist
Newport Chapely
Bessemer Church
Wakefield Methodist Church
Herbert M
Ingraham
Bessemer Woman’s Society of Christian’ Service
Chronic Cough Warns Of Three Lung Ailments
University of Michigan doctor Dr. Robert L. Taylor outlines three major diseases linked to chronic cough bronchiectasis pulmonary tuberculosis and lung cancer. He urges prompt medical evaluation and routine chest X rays as crucial checks, noting coughs lasting beyond a simple cold warrant professional assessment.
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University of Michigan
Robert L. Taylor
Taylor
Tayor
Reliabel
Juniors Receive Rings At Local High School
Jubilant juniors collected class rings during a bustling Wednesday ceremony. An earlier assembly featured Mary McDonald Central Wakefield students watching mask maker Mr and Mrs Carroll demonstrate mask construction and act roles including Carmen Miranda and Katherine Hepburn. Five local students then performed a playful rendition of the three bears wearing masks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary McDonald
Central
Wakefield
Mrs. Carroll
Carmen Miranda
William Bendix
Bette Davis
Edward G. Robinson
Katherine Hepburn
Bill Moyle
Jackie Bedell
Jean Pezzetti
Bill Erickson
Cy Jugtinak
Name Change Petition in Michigan Probate Court
The Michigan Probate Court in Bessemer orders Marvin Carl Kapece to change his name to Marvin Carl Niemi. A hearing is set for January 3, 1951, with public notice to be published three successive weeks in Wakefield News.
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Marvin Carl Kapece
Marvin Carl Niemi
Tealan Eae
Wakefield News
Robert R. Wright
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Continent
William B. Dillingham
Michigan Mirror
G. O. P. Wheelhorses
State Board of Canvassers
Reo Motors, Inc
Lansing
Neil Newman
Williamston
A. N. Langius
Ft. Custer
Air Academy
Air Force
Army
Lee M. Thurston
State Superintendent of Public Instruction
Michigan Bell Telephone Company
Shirley Windberg
State OF
Bessemer
Robert J. Hellman
Register of Probate
Marvin Carl Kapecz
Publica
Indiana
Johnson Coal CO
First National Bank of Wakefield
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