Michigan political shifts and election notes in 1937
Michigan watchers discuss appointing Miller Duncker as secretary of state attorney and Vernon J Brown as auditor alongside Dr. Eugene Elliott, aiming to build a strong GOP leadership in the state. The piece notes Van Wagoner’s re-election, the 1942 term, and the legislature convening January 4, with discussion of a contested four year governor term and opinions on price cuts and retailer opposition amid 1937 conditions.
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Miller Duncker
Vernon J Brown
Eugene Elliott
G.O.P
Michigan
van Wagoner
Plan to scuttle falls lawsuit fans rumor mill
Grand Rapids Press reports rumors alleging a plot to withdraw the Ontonagon River case against Copper District Power Company. Attorney General elect Thomas Read says no promises were made and he will represent the conservation department. The suit seeks to stop diverting water from the Ontonagon middle branch that would endanger Bond and Agate falls. The controversy follows damming actions that left the falls dry for sixteen days.
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Thomas Read
State Conservation Department
Copper District Power Company
Ontonagon
Ingham County
Raymond Starr
Conservation Department
Bond
Agate Falls
Capitol
Orville Atwood
P. J. Hoffmaster
The
Conservation Commission
Atwood
Agreementen E Power Company
Conservation Dertmen
William H.itt
Grand Haven
Attorn Ne
Read
Connecion
Ontonagon River
Bond Falls
Lansing
Saece
Starr
Pupils To Exchange Classes For Short Periods Of Study
In a winter term plan at Carr ae Thomas High School tenth graders will swap manual arts for home economics. Sophomores take manual arts focusing on repairing appliances painting floors and woodwork while also learning simple sewing cooking and table setting. Principal Butter and Mr Sutter describe the program as a chance to broaden home life skills and future opportunities. The trial lasts three weeks and its impact will show if broader changes follow.
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Bein Peninget
Carr Ae Thomas
Sutter
New Year Holiday Closing Notices for Local Businesses
Businesses and legal offices will close Monday for New Year's Day with observance of holiday hours. Banks and city offices shut, post office closed both Sunday and Monday except for box customers, no mail deliveries, lobby hours from 9 to 10 each day.
City allows New Year liquor hours after 2:00 a.m.
Wakefield city commission voted to lift the closing hour ban for New Year's morning. Liquor sales remain disallowed after 2:00 a.m. but light wine and beer may be sold until 6:00 a.m. Food establishments may stay open for the sale of food.
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Wakefield
Wakefield Schools Reopen For Winter Term Tuesday
Wakefield schools resume classes Tuesday morning for the winter term after thorough cleaning, oiling, and equipment overhauls during vacation. The high school basketball season restarts Friday January 6 with a meeting between Ashland and the local team at Cardinal Gymnasium.
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Wakefield
Ashland
Cardinal Gymnasium
Local News of Christmas Visits and Relatives
Mrs W H Roberts and daughter return from Marquette visit while Ty Ry RR Be ar Tressel spends holiday in Minneapolis. Multiple relatives travel between Clintonville, Chicago, Michigan City, Green Bay and Los Angeles for Christmas. Mr and Mrs Axel Johnson plan to start a new home in Los Angeles after visiting relatives. James Trebilcock Jr a senior at Michigan State College spends Christmas with parents and Tau Beta Pi member plans.
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Oscar Anderson
Mr. Anderson
State Police
East Lansing
Anderson
Green Bay
Wis
James Trebilcock, Jr
Hts
James Trebilcock
Michigan State College
Easting
Tau Beta Pi
Mrs Johnson Dies After Embolism In Ironwood
Johnson died December 22 from an embolism following surgery. Born May 29 1881 in the old country she came to the area in 1889 and lived in Ironwood. Survived by her husband and eight children Jennie Lillian Mrs John Veda Verona Verner Clif ford Evie Arthur Plymouth location and Oliver a student at Albion College. Funeral services will be Friday at 2 pm from the home and Immanuel Lutheran Church with Rev Herman Ironwood presiding.
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Johnson
Auto Victim Dies Sunday At Hospital
Herman Ranta a woodsworker died from injuries after being struck by a car driven by Carlo Lucma early Christmas morning. He sustained a compound leg fracture, three rib fractures, a tinctured lung and other internal injuries. The accident was reported at 2 30 and he died at 5 45 a m. Neidhold Funeral Home will handle the body, and the case is under advisement by the prosecutor.
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Herman Ranta
Carlo Lucma
Te Seay
Airefield
Wertanen
Gil
Finland
Neidhold
Wakefield Deputy Rummel Seeks Nomination in November Election
Mrs Rummel, widow of former mayor A L Rummel, seeks Democratic nomination for the office he once held as deputies in Ironwood and Wakefield are retained or named I M Heve Stephanie Miheve Wakefield serves two terms in the office while Miss Pachmayer of Ironwood stays as deputy in the county clerk office John Sa cally and Miss Pachmayer remain deputies in the county clerk office Harold Jacobsen continues as deputy treasurer Irene Liljestrom stays as stenographer to the prosecuting attorney and circuit court officials continue to staff the office under the current administration.
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Rummel
F. Seras Register
Albin Johnson
Has Milokna
Tronwood
Will Conde
Stephanie Miheve
Wakefield
Ironwood
Harold Jacobsen
Pease
John C
Iss Irene Liljestrom
Pertile
Cacti
Alex Ae
Mosa
Eer
Inauguration of Gov Frank Fitzgerald Sets Dignified Tone
Report outlines the inaugural events for Gov Frank Fitzgerald including a Grace Crystal Fall ceremony, military color guard from the National Guard, and a wreath escort. The oath and tickets, reception led by Mrs George W Rogers, a dinner at Hotel Olds with toastmaster Claude B, and a final inaugural Mason temple gathering mark the day.
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Frank Fitzgerald
James G. Tions
Ie House of Grace
Crystal
Upper Peninsula
National Guard
M. N
Jope
Boreas
Senate
Sto
George W. Rogers
Detroit
Olds
Claude B
Gov. Oe
Penaugural Masonic Temple
Wiliam
Raymond Garvey
Representa
Immanuel Lutheran Church Sunday Schedule and Meeting
Immanuel Lutheran Church holds Sunday school at 9 30 a m and divine worship at 11 30 a m The Y W M S will meet at the home of Miss Edith Oman on Thursday Pastor Robert E Byquist leads the church events.
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Immanuel Lutheran Church
Paace Ie Georg the
Y.W
Edith Oman
Robert E. Byquist
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