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Newspaper
The Wakefield News
Location
Wakefield, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Dec 10, 1932
Page
2
The Wakefield News issue from Wakefield Michigan dated Saturday December 10 1932 lists editorial staff H. L. Trezi editor and publisher and notes mail matter status under congressional act with subscription rates details not clearly legible.
In Wakefield a local writer condemns a Twelfth district congressman for sending heavy postal mailings and aging government reports as holiday reading. The piece laments high costs, sparse forward-looking content, and a political tone that offers little hope for better times.
Civic groups in Wakefield decide to forego Christmas basket distribution amid hard times. Officials note no family will be neglected as relief efforts shift to broader child welfare and coordinated charity, with parties and gifts planned for every child while reducing duplication and easing strain on funds.
In Jackson, Irving Latimer, a nationally noted lifer convicted of matricide, remained imprisoned as Gov. Brucker refused parole after 43 years. Despite support from Commissioner Arendage and Henry Ford’s offer to employ Latimer, the governor declined, citing the severity of the crime and life sentence. Latimer has long protested his guilt while dedicating years to education, horticulture, and appeals for mercy.
Immanuel Lutheran Church announces Third Sunday in Advent services on Dec 1 with Sunday school at 9:30 a.m. and morning worship at 11:00 a.m. sermons preview Prepare Ye the Way of the Lord and A Christian's Preparedness, choir rehearsals Monday and Saturday, a four o'clock carol service next week, and a Tuesday confirmation class at 4:30 p.m.
The Mask and Bauble club decided to feature Suppressed Desires, a comedy, and Submerged, a serious play, in January. Members missing two terms due to reenforcement will be dropped. Early Jacobson awarded pins to Margaret Ronan, Carlo Valesano, Hubert Fountain, and Margaret Nelson for points.
Confirmation classes are canceled Saturday December 10. Sunday December 11 features 8:45 Sunday school 10:30 morning worship and 7:30 evening worship in Meander. December 12 the Michigans Young Peoples Christian associations board meets at the parsonage. 7:30 pm services led by Rev. P K Nykanen and Rev. O Kaarto. December 13 choir rehearsal. December 14 Bible Study Class meets at 7:30 pm in the church parlors.
The Rev G G Curtis will lead the Union church service this evening at 7 30 offering a Christmas主题 message. The choir led by Mrs Kenneth Duncan will provide music. Sunday school under J S Gilbert meets at 10 00 am.
Editorial selections note Republican disloyalty in Michigan, accusing leaders of punishing Gov. Brucker while hurting the ticket. The piece predicts a boomerang effect and future political impact, citing Gov. Brucker’s resilience and hints at another candidacy in two years. Chester M. Howell contributions noted.
Dr William J Scholes warns motorists to avoid poisoning from car exhaust. In closed garages with engines running, carbon monoxide accumulates unseen, causing headaches dizziness and possible unconsciousness. Remove to fresh air, provide artificial respiration if needed, and call a physician. Open garage doors before starting engines to ensure ventilation.
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