Welsh Opens Campaign for Governorship
East Grand Rapids resident George W. Welsh launches his bid for the Michigan gubernatorial nomination. He attacks Governor Green’s tax record, cites a 1927 to 1928 tax rise, auto gas tax swell, and warns of higher burdens ahead. Welsh calls for facts, vows to expose what he calls mismanagement and asks voters to demand accountability.
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Michigan
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Mackinac Island
Michigan State Digest
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Grand Trunk Railway Company
State of Michigan
Thomas B. Johnson
Thomas Bigger
Four Wakefield Women Hurt in Auto Accident
Four Wakefield women were injured when their car skidded on loose gravel two miles east of Mellon and rolled over an embankment. Drivers and passengers include Mrs John Ozello and Mrs Vivian Swanson along with Mrs M Ozello and Mrs Peter Bracket. Mrs John Yatechak escaped injury. All were taken home after bruises and shock. they were en route to Ashland to visit Mrs Arthur Anderson, patient in a hospital there.
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Vivian Swanson
M. Ozello
Peter Bracket
Pence
John Yatechak
Ashland
Arthur Anderson
Robbers Loot Ironwood Store Safe Using Nitro Glycerine
Thieves blew open the O'Donnell-Seamens Department store safe at Tronwood on Sunday, taking about 3000 dollars in cash and checks. Entry was through the front door with a visible lock removal, using nitro glycerine to blast the safe, with bags and cloaks used to haul away the loot. The crime appeared to be the work of experts. one witness reported seeing two well dressed men with grips near the store earlier. Loss is covered by burglary insurance.
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Personal notes from Marquette visitors and local movements
Victor Lepisto Henry Olson and Robert A Burns visited Marquette on a business mission this week. Mr and Mrs Samuel FE Johnson of Chicago visit the Bawdens at Plymouth. Anna Beber Wakefield clerk returns from Iron River trip. Selma Linn, long based in Detroit, visits her parents Gust and Mrs Linn. John R Matthews and daughters return from Eugene Oregon to Wakefield for an indefinite stay. Charles Bolo and Oscar Benson travel to Waukesha Wisconsin for medical exams at the government hospital. both are veterans authorized by the local Legion post through Congressman James.
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Plymouth
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Waukesha
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Tromwood
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Eddy Park
Bigger Promises Tax Cuts in Michigan Gas Policy
Bigger defends actions and retention of Mr. Bigger, pledging to expose government conduct as campaign progresses. He vows to inform Michiganians about state administration and argues auto owners pay too much, promising legislative repeal of high license taxes and a return to a 2-cent gas tax from 3 cents.
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Objections To Garage Spark City Hall Debate
Objections voiced to building a city garage beside Wakefield city hall on Sunday Lake Street. Business leaders argued traffic hazards and visual impact while officials outlined safety features and alternative uses including a bandstand. A later meeting with business leaders sought to resolve differences as paving advances continue and mayoral candidate Harold J. Richards enters race.
Finnish Pastor Named to Preach Here Soon
The Rev. Niilo Korhonen, pastor of the Finnish Lutheran congregation at Fort Bragg California, has accepted the call as pastor of the local Finnish Lutheran church. He will occupy the pulpit for the first time in October and comes with a background in missionary work and several pastorates. He succeeds the Rev. Alpo Setula, who left Wakefield about a year ago.
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Fort Bragg
Cal
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Korhonen
Orient
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Wakefield
Finland
Baseball Team to Meet Bessemer Here Sunday
Wakefield seeks revenge after last Sunday's loss to Montreal as it hosts Bessemer at the local park Sunday. Antilla, now with Bessemer, catches. Erickson starts for Bessemer, while Buonavaaro will pitch for Wakefield and Forget catches. Wakefield uses its same lineup as last Sunday, aiming to improve infield gaps after recent practices.
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Forget
Wakefield Schools Budget Plans for Next Year
Wakefield and Wakefield township schools project about 230000 needed for next year with 205000 raised by district property tax and the remainder from the states primary school fund. Salaries 104600, bond retirement 26000, bond interest 87000, capital outlay 89000, plant operation 26000, with 125000 remaining unpaid after planned bond retirements. Authority granted to borrow up to 130000 to cover next year’s activities. A new school district insurance form will consolidate all property and equipment under one policy.
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Wakefield Township
J. Arthur Frederickson
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Wakefield Township Property Reassessment Sparks Protest
Wakefield township may re assess taxable property after Bonifas Lumber protested valuations to the state tax commission. No date for the reassessment is set. Supervisor Hamlin, the assessing officer, previously raised township values based on timber land sales and offered reductions for farm lands to spur development. A rehearing could trigger reviews of other townships. Mr and Mrs J A James visit relatives in Marquette Ishpeming. Arthur Mann attended a northern Michigan Wisconsin druggists convention in Superior.
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Superior
Wis
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Wisconsin
School District Property Valuation and Insurance Plans
The district values school property at 726584.19 and furniture at 53544.86, totaling 780000. Insurance is set at 478000 for buildings and 43000 for equipment, to be placed with local agents soon. Current policies will be canceled when the new policy takes effect.
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