Michigan State joins Big Ten. honoring public service fades
The piece argues that higher legislator pay erodes the honor of public office, predicts many lawmakers will be labor leaders, and notes the public ideal of service is waning. It then shifts to Michigan State College earning Western conference admittance, led by Ralph Young, John Hannah, and Clarence Munn, highlighting MSC's athletic progress and strong program to meet Big Ten standards.
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Circuit
Supreme Courts
House of Representatives
Senate
Michigan State College
MSC
Michigan State
Kalamazoo
Alma
Mscs
John A. Hannah
Clarence Munn
Spartans
University of Michigan
Ice Rink Open and Promotion of Sergeant Sawaski
Skating hours announced for elementary children on Saturday 1 30 to 2 30 with season tickets. Sunday skating limited to adults 2 30 to 5 00. No skating Saturday and Sunday evenings. Monday and Tuesday public hours 7 00 to 9 30. Promoted to Sergeant George Sawaski in the communications branch, stationed near Vienna Austria, serving nearly two years with nine months overseas. He hopes to be home for the 1949 deer hunting season.
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George Sawaski
Gir Corps
Sawaski
Vienna
Austria
Joseph Sawaski
Europe
City Faces Big Deficit Spending Care Advised
Wakefield faces a potential year end deficit if expenditures are not cut. City accountant William Jacobson warned the city commission as of December 1 twenty four hours into the budget year. He noted a cash balance of 28 881 87 and a balance remaining of 119 880 50 before required deductions including a July 1 deficit 7 184 45 and taxes owed 9 206 23. The report also covered water lines at Plymouth and a possible Chicago mine water supply risk and the need for a heating overhaul. Sgt N H Modders urged drivers to observe Christmas safety amid rising winter accident rates and noted most fatal crashes occur at night on poor road conditions with pedestrians at high risk.
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Wakefield
William Jacobson
City Commission
W. Oscar Makee
Water Department
Plymouth
N. H.modders
Wakefield Post
Michigan State Police
Modders
Michigan
Sgt. Modders
Sgt. Medders
Wakefield Schools Close for Holidays and Librarian Change
Wakefield schools close Friday afternoon for Christmas holidays and resume Monday January 2. Miss Helmi Haukkala named new school librarian with the opening of the second semester February 4. She succeeds Mrs. Mabel Collins who retires after more than 20 years with the schools. Haukkala, a local graduate, will finish library training at Marquette Teacher's College in January. Mrs. Mayme Strough will not return as art and English instructor after Christmas. her resignation was accepted by the board.
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Wakefield
Helmi Haukkala
Miss Haukkala
Mabel Collins
Haukkala
Marquette Teacher's College
Mayme Strough
Board of Education
Ranta Initiated Into National Agricultural Fraternity
Ray H. Ranta son of Mr and Mrs T R Ranta of 2223 Glendale Ave Detroit Michigan was formally initiated into Delta Theta Sigma national agricultural fraternity Sunday Dec 5 at Madison Wisconsin He is Wakefield High School class of 1944 graduate now a junior in economics His church choir activity with Lutheran association is noted The Worden Allen Co completed its contract to furnish and erect a new headframe for the Vicar mine in Wakefield township William Novak Wakefield police officer has returned from Milwaukee with cataract treatment and will return for further medication Post office hours open until 5 pm Saturday for dispatch and delivery with regular hours on Sunday
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Ray H. Ranta
T. R. Ranta
Glendale Ave
Detroit
Michigan
Delta Theta Sigma
National Agricultural Fraternity
Madison
Wisconsin
Ray
Wakefield High School
Key Economics
Lutheran Ge E Association
Worden-Allen Company
Vicar
Wakefield Township
William Novak
Wakefield
Milwaukee
First Lutheran Church School Program Sunday Evening
The First Lutheran church school presents a 6:30 program with an opening hymn and invocation by Rev. 8. V. Autere. It features solos by Mrs. Elmer Lusa, piano by Karen Seppa, multiple age group recitations and songs, a boys chorus, a confirmation class, and a closing hymn under teacher supervision with Mrs. Bertha Hero in charge.
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First Lutheran Church
First Lutheran Church School
V. Autere
Elmer
Lusa
Paino
Karen Seppa
Dorothy Rolando
Janet Rostallon
Bertha Hero
Legionnaires Have Family Party at New Quarters
American Legion Auxiliary members their husbands and guests held a Christmas party at the Memorial building Saturday night. A pot luck supper was served with Mrs. Ann Wojciechowski as chairman. Mrs. Jennie Patyk spoke on the unit’s work and donations. Miss Alfie Windberg gave Christmas readings and led singing. Dancing followed with music by John Negro. Cards awarded honors in 500 to Mrs. Jerry Pellerin and Mrs. Bertha Campbell and in bridge to Mrs. J. C. Bedell and Mrs. Elsie Rowell.
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Legionnaires
New Quarters
American Legion Auxiliary
Memorial Building
Ann Wojciechowski
Jennie Patyk
Alfie Windberg
Miss Windberg
Mrs Orlich Honored at Pink and Blue Shower
Mrs Lou Orlich was the honor guest at a pink and blue shower on Wednesday December 8 at the home of Mrs Eugene Bendotti. Twenty guests attended with a large cake and luncheon, gifts for the honoree, and prize drawings won by several attendees including Mrs Joseph Radowski and Mrs Kalerva Luma.
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Lou's Orlich
Eugene Bendotti
Joseph Radowski
Elmer Newburg
Milton Lindberg
Daniel Krznarich
Roland Miljevich
Jack Howe
Kalerva Luma
Monica Kanieski
Eugeng Bendotti
Michael Orlich
Arthur Nakarado
Hurley Midgets Fall to Wakefield in Conference Loss
Hurley Midgets minus two stars lose 37 33 to Wakefield Cardinal in a conference game. Wakefield surged in third quarter after a close first half, Hurley led 22 17 at the break, then fell behind and could not catch up. Florian Helms led Hurley with 16 points while Wakefield benefited from hot shooting and stronger rebound.
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Hurley Miner
Hurley
Wakefield Cardinal
Wayland Baron
Noel Mattei
Orange
Wakefield
Sectosses
Bee
Wojcichowski
Meezano
Zuidmulder
Beling
Amor
Savant
Hermanson
Bartolotti
Corrigan
Marino
TOD Conceannetcandit
Anderson and
Solander
Stamburgh
Harley Coments
Vic
Wakefield Personal News Births and Visits Reported
Parents William Pikka welcome a daughter at Wakefield hospital while Clen Deichelbar of Marenisco adds a daughter born Friday. Joseph Urbanski undergoing surgery in Ashland hospital with fair condition. Kelly Olson returns from Ashland after treatment. Lundwahl of Butte visiting Hary Haller in Wakefield township. Fred Brandt returns from Mayo Clinic in Rochester with Mayo treatment for a Christmas party. Nels Seppa hosts a pot luck with gifts and a meal. Grace and Gloria Trudgeon home for holidays. Grace with Pontiac General Hospital staff and Gloria with Grasslands Hospital staff. John Levandowski listed among local residents.
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Clen Deichelbar
Marenisco
Wakefield Hospital
Joseph Urbanski
Wakefield
St. Joseph Hospital
Ashland
Hary Haller
Hal’s Acres
Wakefield Township
Fred Brandt
Rochester
Minn
Mayo Clinic
Brandt
Bertha Hero
Nels Seppa
Grace
Gloria Trudgeon
Garnet Trudgeon
General Hospital
Pontiac
Gloria
A4 Grasslands Hospital
Valhalla
John Levandowski
Michigan Bell seeks 17 percent rate hike in Michigan
The Michigan Bell Telephony Company asked the Public Service Commission on December 29 for permission to raise telephone rates by an average of 17 percent, totaling about $20,000,000 in additional revenues. The move targets wage costs and earlier rate procedures, with specific hikes planned across residence and business lines, long-distance charges, and service connections, while promising immediate relief for payroll costs.
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Michigan Bell Telephony Company
Public Service Commission
Milton D. McKay
Inage Tak
McKay
Michigan Bell
Commission
Detroit
Thomas N. Lacy
Michigan
Lacy
Girls Scouts Caroling at Plymouth and Wakefield Troops
Wakefield Girl Scouts from MacDonald School Troops 1 and 8 will sing carols Tuesday evening at seven o clock. They plan hospital visits and a Christmas tree event around the town.
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Who
Plymouth
MacDonald School
Wakefield Girl Scouts
Wakefield Library Closes Two Days In December
Wakefield Public Library will close on December 24 and 25 and resume service to patrons on December 27. The brief notice advises patrons to plan accordingly for the holiday closure.
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Wakefield Public Library
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Betty Inkola
Beulah Londo
Kenneth Bertetto
Jean Pezzetti
Lawrence Bruno
Michael Inkola
Angel Choir
Teddy Finco
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Father Tom
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Mary Angeline
St. Mary's Parish
St. Catherine's Church
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Cardinal
Quint
Ruth Ahonen
Hjalmer Ahonen
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J. P. Cloon
Danny Ahonen
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We Three Kings of Orient
Sara Mattson
Caroline Tosco
Ed Karling
Bill Lusa
Darlene Krook
Sylvia Saari
William Pikka
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