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Newspaper
The Wakefield News
Location
Wakefield, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Jun 01, 1929
Page
2
The Wakefield News of Wakefield Michigan appears as a weekly paper published every Saturday. The fragment lists editor and publisher H S Treszise and mentions standard postal matter and classification notes from the late 19th century.
An essay-like reflection argues the best town is built by its people not by distance. It contrasts chasing better places with appreciating one’s own community and urges residents to boost their home town to unlock true success. It warns against constant moving and promotes local encouragement and investment.
The writer praises local school efforts in music education citing long term benefits and earning potential for trained musicians. Mr Schneider who directs the band earns credit for a Marquette victory and a note of regret at his departure from Wakefield as an asset to the community.
The senate approved a traffic code bill raising country road limits to 45 mph while urging removal of fixed local limits as obsolete. Advocates argue speed alone doesn’t determine danger. reckless driving at any speed harms others, and cities should avoid prosecutions for legitimate speeding within safe driving.
The Wakefield High School band won the Class A championship at Marquette, highlighting the school's training and talent. Fifty one students performed under expert leadership, a moment of pride and lasting value for the school and community.
Governors with Thomas A. Edison seek a youth of unusual scientific ability to continue his work. A high school boy answering a questionnaire with top potential will win a free college scholarship and a trip in August to Edison's laboratory in Orange New Jersey for the examination.
A local orientation urges Wakefield business and professional men to actively support a community oriented Service Club. The piece recalls past efforts and argues the current plan offers broader, non local potential. It stresses collective civic duty and forward looking leadership for regional impact.
A Dane-Arthur laugh maker titled Brotherly Love screens at the Strand on Tuesday June 4, a MGM satire about reform era prisons. Earl Baldwin and Lew Lipton adapt Petterson Marzoni’s Big-Hearted Jim to pit a prison guard and convict in a romantic yet humorous plot with jail rivalries and mirth.
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