Michigan Tops Playground Parade For 1939 World Fairs
The May be a record year for tourism with California and Minnesota leading expenditure estimates. Michigan’s lakes coast and festivals are highlighted by the Traverse City Cherry Festival dates July 12 to 14 and the Cascade attractions at Jackson drawing visitors. A city meeting considers a building permit request from Gitchee Gummee Oil for an office and filling station near M-28 and US-2. residents oppose, a special meeting set for Monday.
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Hook Seeks Equal Wage for Michigan WPA Workers
Congressman Frank E. Hook asks Abner E. State WPA chief to raise the upper peninsula minimum from 44 to 60 dollars, arguing higher winter costs and diet needs. He urges public hearings in the 12th district to gather facts and press for statewide parity with Wayne County. Trooper and Mrs. Oscar Anderson announce the birth of an 8½ pound son at Wakefield hospital Thursday.
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Housing Commission proposed survey of local needs
A report from the Housing Commission suggested setting up a study to assess local housing needs for more and better housing. The measure was read but no action was taken.
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State Deficit Looms as Legislature Faces Cash Gap
A Michigan fiscal year opens with a projected state deficit near 30 million dollars. The legislature kept a balanced budget but lacks cash to retire mounting debt while seeking tax boosts and reforms. A 39 million dollar school appropriation was approved with conditions tied to revenues.
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Life Guard Saves Three At Eddy Park Beach
A Eddy Park lifeguard aided three youths during the week after they ventured into deep water and needed rescue. On July Fourth two unnamed boys required help and were revived with first aid. A third incident occurred at Rosevek when the son of Mr and Mrs Edward Prae stepped into a deep hole and was saved with first aid.
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Saints Readying to Meet Bessemer at Cardinal Field Sunday
St Marys aims to rebound after a 9 2 loss in the season opener as Gorski and Johnson return to form on the mound. A win over Bessemer would lift the Saints into contention in the eastern half of the Interstate league standings.
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Miner Struck by Rock At Wakefield Mine Injured
George Corolewski was hurt when a rock chunk struck him in the Wakefield mine shaft around 7 30 last night. He was taken to the hospital for treatment and x rays showed injuries. His condition improves with medical care expected soon.
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May Delay Sunday Closing Law A Year
Attorney General Thomas states a one year delay to a Sunday closing law is possible with an effective 2 am Sunday start and 2 pm Sunday sale times for licensees. Written opinion to William J. reads that the curtailment will affect incomes of many licensees who paid for permits. References a 1937 ruling and previous guidance from Starr.
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Remove Penal Jobs From Civil Service
A state civil service inquiry determined that several job titles including secretary to director, legal investigator, and manager of the prison industries should be removed. The public service commission was asked for authority to raise pay scales and address low wages for staff such as inspectors and engineers.
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June Report Notes Acre of 10 000 Tons
June figures show production measured at an acre of 10 000 tons for the month. The brief item records output scale and timing without broader context or follow up details.
School Election Monday Board Meeting and Poll Hours
The annual meeting and election of the board of education will be held Monday. Polls open at 10 a.m. and voting will be conducted from 3 to 5 p.m.
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Yatchak Prepares Schedule To Avoid League Conflicts
Yatchak seeks rapid action to gauge how many teams enter the event and to draft a timetable. He plans arrangements for playground use to prevent conflicts with the men’s league.
Immanuel Lutheran Sunday Services and Ladies Event
Immanuel Lutheran announces Sunday school at 9 30 a m and divine worship at 11 30 a m Pastor Robert Eb Byquist presides The Ladies afternoon event will be hosted by Mrs Jerry Johnson and Mrs John Johnson details appear in church notes
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Contractor Awarded Excavation Job for Basement Work
Johan Oxzelle on Monday let a contract to Johnsen and Lundsrud of Iron and cost approximately The contract for excavation was let to the Wakefield company. A number of men will be employed by the contractor to complete finishing work for wall and floor construction in the basement.
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