09 Jan 1937
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Newspaper
The Wakefield News
Location
Wakefield, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Jan 09, 1937
Page
1
In a segment reflecting Michigan politics, Secretary Eleanor Gardner faces a $3,000 figure instead of $4,400 as discussion unfolds about salaries. A newspaperman notes their own pay of $10,000 annually, split between salary and additional funds, highlighting ongoing concerns over compensation.
City commission ordered immediate repair of ladders and shaft components at the Chicago mine after a safety report. Tuoro and Salo inspected the 450 foot shaft and found ladders unsafe, delaying repairs and pump access until funds are provided or emergency borrowing approved.
Wakefield reports fourteen years with no diphtheria cases as immunization efforts for children reduce disease risk. City health records show no reported cases since 1922, highlighting successful vaccination drive in the area.
Mrs Elizabeth Beck of Bitontas to Haro Schler wedlock is noted as a family event with Mrs Schieber and Mr Moll hosting. The couple will live in Ironwood after a brief period here. Mrs Schieber will stay several weeks then return to See home to join their son and daughter in Ironwood. Union Church schedules Sunday school and vesper services with sermon on Expanding Spiritual Horizons.
Immanuel Lutheran Church announces Sunday service on January 10 with Sunday school at 5 30 p m and divine service at 11 a m The confirmation class meets for instruction Monday afternoon and choir practice is set for Tuesday evening.
Mrs N L Townsend of Gaylord visits with Mr and Mrs C L Anderson. Mr and Mrs William Mal visit Ishpeming relatives. Delia Burdeau returns from Chicago and Gary after holidays. Richard Buck returns to Michigan Tech in Houghton. R B Wortley returns from Lansing highway meeting. Mrs Frank Bojar and daughter Lorraine return to Cokato Mn. School board and county meetings set. bids opened for Jack Spur School and Halcyon club. Funeral for Mrs hn of Thomaston age 62. Marriage announced Miss LaVerne Saari to Nels Simonson at Hanoc. Various local political and social events planned.
Public welfare efforts under the Social Security Act era expanded health protection in Michigan. By 1936 counties increasingly provided fulltime health services, with 51 of 83 counties offering the protection and a federal grant of 369,000 dollars fueling the campaign. The statewide rural reach grew as counties adopted broader health programs.
City considers buying a truck on a rental basis with charter provisions to block interest bearing debt. Discussions cite a $2,000 threshold and payments made under rental terms. Budget shows $5,000 set to purchase the truck this year, with officials asserting no interest could accrue until ownership transfers.
Fragmentary passage discusses possible approval by the Sun Lirhet regarding compensation for certain occupations. Mentions radical changes in corporation securities commission statute with expected modifications.
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