13 Dec 1930
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Newspaper
The Wakefield News
Location
Wakefield, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Dec 13, 1930
Page
1
Reported moves place Waples, with his father Belmont, in line to shift into a parole commissioner role. The Waples & Waples firm is tied to several prosecutions and state cases. If appointed, he would tackle parole oversight under the new act.
Plymouth Mining company releases men from employment for the season while a reduced crew remains to overhaul equipment. Operations will resume in spring. Wield Iron maintains a two shift pattern. Sunday Lake operates reduced hours. Oglebay-Morton mines and Oliver Iron Company run full schedules though Eureka crew reduced by nearly 100. Oliver, a United States Steel subsidiary, has kept steady work for 30 years. Fer hese hate eb dade oeske Found guilty of stealing 75 dollars from David Gagnon living in a cabin east of the city. Gust Pikka to serve six months to five years. Fannie Ritari sentenced six months to two years at Detroit House of Corrections with two-year recommendation.
Burl Newman was sentenced by Justice A. L. Bracket to 60 days in the county jail at Bessemer for non-support. Described as a longtime offender in the area, Newman has a wife and four children.
A roundup of names and short visits includes Bonall C Sheridan of Washburn visiting Wakefield, Paul Mroz and family in Shan, Joe Mroz and Rose Suker, Victor Lepisto and Roy W Bedell returning from Minneapolis, and Mr and Mrs Michael Do Ironwood spending time with relatives. Others travel to Ashland, Manit, and Chicago for family and work. The Young Ladies Sodality plans a December 15 meeting with Miss Eliza Lauzon speaking, while Dr L G Wilson returns from Crystal Falls after John Tufts’ death. Sheriff W T Hornibrook, with prisoners, visits Michigan state institutions. Miss Elsie Nelson marries Cleo Salter of Pontiac, who will reside there.
A House Democrats group seeks to reinstate Native W. Frank James of Mississippi to the conference committee on Muscle Shoals. The aim is a faster compromise between the House and Senate on government ownership while avoiding a direct clash with Republican Rep. B. Reece of Tennessee. James’ illness kept him from the current committee, and his reinstatement is seen as potentially bridging gaps and hastening a settlement on the controversial power project.
A local man repeatedly failed to hold steady work and largely spent any small earnings on liquor while his family remained in need of clothes and food. Authorities reported several offers of help were refused as he faced ongoing hardship.
Postmaster A M Gilbert urges strict mail rules for the Christmas rush. He advises tying ten or more letters together, presenting them at the window, separating local and outgoing mail, and including return addresses to avoid dead letters. Ensure sufficient postage, cancel greetings promptly, and have rural route parcels in by December 23 to meet Christmas delivery.
Stambaugh High School and Wolverines clash Tuesday night in what locals expect as a top independent basketball attraction. The visiting lineup features stars from Stambaugh teams and former college and pro players including Peter Malone George Harris Nels Maki Jack Westerberg Walter Swanson Vernon McQuown F Peterson and Harold Johnson, all with notable past affiliations and championships.
Steel orders on United States Steel corp books rise to the highest since July. Unfilled tonnage gains 157,873 as rail bookings drive the increase, with December expected to extend the rise amid ongoing inquiries into rail allocations.
Wakefield defeated Muskegon 34 to 29 after an overtime contest. The end score was 29 apiece before a disputed point, with Wakefield ultimately credited the final point following a referee decision. Ironwood resident Raythe of Ironwood watched the game and criticized fan attitudes during the county matchup.
Jacob Joki, 54, died suddenly. He was born in Finland on May 2, 1876, and came to this country in 1892. His death is reported from Verona with details indicating a longtime resident.
Unclear OCR text describes an inaugural swimming event with unusual decorations giving a bottom-of-the-sea feel and mentions water nymphs. It references maneuvers by a tumbling team and an offer from the University of Chicago about development and service in college life, but details are fragmented.
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