Tax policy clash with Gogebic county in tax commission stance
Representative John Holland of Bessemer voices opposition to the state tax commission at a Gogebic county meeting. He argues the commission’s plan to place properties at actual cash value undermines local units, cites Ironwood’s $4.4 million assessed increase as partial compliance, and warns of reduced school funding and centralized power. Holland offers to aid Gogebic county in pursuing fair taxation.
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John Holland
Bessemer
State Tax Commission
Supervisors
Court House
George Lord
Ironwood
Gogebig
Tax Commission
Gogebic County
J. T. Scopes
Rhea
Tenn
Adam
Roe
Michigan
Lord
Wayne
Gogebic
Rummel
Wakefield
Weare
Copper Country
Houghton
Houghton County
Fritz Attorneys Preparing to Fight Township Charges
W. B. Fritz has retained Frank Hook of Wakefield Byron M. Brogan of Ironwood and John J. Walsh of Marquette to defend him in his charge of embezzling about 278.75 of Wakefield township funds during his term as supervisor. The case likely goes to trial at the August or November terms. He may offer sensational testimony implicating others in township office or financial dealings.
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W. B. Fritz
Frank Hook
Wakefield
Byron M. Brogan
Ironwood
John J. Walsh
Marquette
Wakefield Township
Fritz
Wakefield Beats Bessemer In Season Opener 9 to 7
Wakefield won its first game of the season against Bessemer 9 to 7. Novak and Bolen hit four bags for Wakefield while Chiapuzia and Wilson delivered for Bessemer. The Resorters face Eagle River next, with a strong Wakefield lineup including Valesano the pitcher and Novak in center.
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Wakefield
Bessemer
Kelly
Notre Dame
Pagee
Chicago University
Wilson
Chiapuzia
Eagle River
Gogebic Range
Iron River
Iron County
Bollen
Hook
Valesano
Yatczak
Antilla
Novak
Carpenter
Niemi
J. Delmet
Lord Talks On Forest Saving In Marquette Hearings
George Lord chairman of the state tax commission urged removing the brush and slashings that feed forest fires and urged cooperation on a state federal reforestation plan during Marquette hearings. He warned the Pearson cut-over land tax bill will not spur owners to pay taxes and keep holdings, noting public signs fail to curb carelessness. He cited Ford Motor Co removing brush in Upper Peninsula operations to save timber and prevent soil damage.
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God
George Lord
State Tax Commission
Marquette
Lord
Ford Motor Company
Upper Peninsula Woods
BE. G. Kingsford
Iron Mountain
Corn Damaged by June Frost Across Gogebic County
Last week's frost swept across a wide area causing heavy damage to corn potatoes and garden crops. County Agent Gunderson notes most corn leaves were damaged but plants survived. Recommendations include leaving corn to recover with rain and warmth while reseeding beets carrots lettuce radishes and turnips. For on farm uses millet and sunflowers are advised as alternate crops. Fire blight remains prevalent in area apple trees and requires pruning and disinfectant treatment. A grass fire near Hancock and Smith streets prompted a fire department response threatening nearby homes.
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C. BE. Gunderson
Gogebic
Agricultural Office
Plans Made For Big Day July In Wakefield County
The Wakefield Crushed Stone Company plant ships rock to county contractors as a new spur track opens. A steam shovel removes overburden while more rock is prepared for crushing. July 4 celebrations feature a morning parade, speeches by county officials, National Defense Day activities, and a full afternoon of sports, water events, a baseball game, fireworks, dancing, and movie showings including Changing Husbands and Silent Sanderson.
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Wakefield Crushed Stone Company
Robert A. Douglas
Ironwood
County Board of Supervisors
Followis
United States
W. L. Taylor
City Plier
Lake Front
A. A. Bawden
Leatrice Joy
Harry Carey
Wakefield City Election Set For August 24
The annual city election will be held Monday August 24 with a mayor and commissioner of engineering to be chosen. Nominations require 60 to 120 signatures and petitions must be filed by August 3 after July 27. Mayor Rummel may seek re election. under recent charter changes mayors and commissioners now serve three year terms.
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Engineering
Rummel
Wakefield
Mining firms face 192621.66 tax payment and city levy
The city treasurer office handles tax payments totaling 201887.32 with mining companies contributing about 192421.66. The Pickands-Mather group Plymouth Sunday Lake and Brotherton Iron pay 122173.96, while M. A. Hanna adds 70008.40. Personal taxes for mining firms amount to 17839.36. No city commission meeting was held Thursday due to no quorum. next session set for July 9 at 8:00.
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Pickands-Mather Company
Plymouth Mining Company
Sunday Lake Iron and Brotherton Iron Companies
M. A. Hanna Company
SD Sou
Brotherton
Sunday Lake
CEN Oy Cadbdansce Vines
Wakefield Iron
Castile
Plymouth
Ian
City Commission
Postoffice Saturday and Sunday Hours at Wakefield
The Wakefield postoffice will be opened between the hours of and 10 o'clock Saturday and Sunday for the retribution of mail. There will be RO Offer business transacted on these Mails will be dispatched as usual. the mail Saturday afternoon and evening will be collected at the regular hours, and Sunday mail will be collected for the Sunday evening train.
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Wakefield
Construction on Logging Road Delayed Near Thomaston
Neowork on a six mile railroad for Connor timber north of Thomaston has begun with a completion date set for October 1. The delay stems from easement price disputes with multiple property owners, and only sparse details are available regarding the start postponement.
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Connor Timber
Thomaston
Song
Funeral Of Ex Service Man Held Tuesday Afternoon
The funeral for Henry Teppo ex service man was held Monday afternoon from the Finnish Lutheran church with interment at Lakeview. He died at the Great Lakes hospital in Illinois on Wednesday June 24 from gas sickness contracted in France in 1918. Teppo served in Co B 38th Infantry Fourth Division and was wounded late in the war. Born in Finland four years ago, he came to Wakefield with his parents, later living there with his family. Survived by mother wife foster child and two sisters in Wakefield and Finland. American Legion members assisted. pallbearers named.
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Henry Teppo
Lakeview
Great Lakes Hospital
Great Lakes
France
United States Public Health Hospital
Co. B
38Th Infantry
Mr. Teppo
Finland
Wakefield
Anton Teppo
John Simonson
American Legion
George Colberg
Jack Saari
Andrew Colberg
William Kuivinen
William Karling
Arthur Haapoja
Card of Thanks From Mrs Teppo and Daughter
Card thanks the American Legion and others for kindness during illness and death of husband and father. Signed by Mrs. Mary Teppo and Daughter.
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American Legion
Mary Teppo
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