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Newspaper
The Wakefield News
Location
Wakefield, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Jun 01, 1935
Page
2
The Wakefield News shows H. L. Trezise as editor and publisher. The paper is entered as second class mail matter in Wakefield Michigan under the 1870 act, indicating its long standing postal status.
The state tax commission hearings on Gogebic iron ore valuations show improved mutual understanding between mine operators and labor. Pickands Mather & Co officials and unionists discuss subsidence, taxes, and long term strategy amid mine closures and lease cancellations on the Mesaba range.
The 1936 presidential race draws attention to possible Republican names such as Justice Owen Roberts of Pennsylvania and J R McCarl, with others like Lewis A Douglas and Alfred E Smith floated for a Fusion ticket. The chatter signals warming interest as the election nears, though no firm picks emerge.
Next Wednesday the senior class will host an assembly at nine oclock featuring an asset program and National Honor Society awards before their trip to Gogebic for the annual senior picnic. The program includes the passing of the cane class history will planting of a shrub and other end of year activities. A large crowd attended the senior class play The Dead Sisters Secret at Wakefield Theatre with leads Roman Woi czi ow ski Betty Johnson and Chester Le Roux and about thirty seniors as supports. The play, directed by Miss Grrod, drew a bouquet from the cast as thanks for her dramatics work. A senior homeroom ticket sale determined which room wins a picnic. The Wakefield high school baseball team beat Trout Creek 6 to 4 in their first win, with Manning and Maki homering. Memorial Day saw a game at Bessemer, and four Wakefield boys left for Escanaba Relays with Mr Mall. Decorating for the Junior Prom used black and white domes, prom held last night, and the seniors have finally received
Seniors crowded hallways during class hours trading cards as composites featuring all seniors near completion. Testing for the senior class starts Monday and will occur within regular class hours. Students expect to finish by Tuesday as the seniors leave school.
The article discusses restored pay for Congress members including a 10,000 dollar annual clerk hire allowance and travel reimbursements, plus higher pay for committee chairs. It notes public scrutiny over clerical allowances and the absence of reforms on hiring relatives, with examples like Mrs. Rainy. It also mentions Mr. Hook’s push for investigation access and the McEwen report dispute, ending with news of the world’s largest man-made hole in a Utah mine near Salt Lake City.
State Democratic committee chatter centers on possible 1936 runs by Frank Murphy for governor and William Comstock for U S senator. The piece notes Murphy may leave the Philippines as governor general, the wide pay gap for Michigan governors, party harmony efforts, and O’Hara and Coughlin opposition to control of the Michigan delegation. Comstock’s influence grows amid internal fights and reform proposals.
Interior: A Travelers Insurance report shows 36 000 total auto deaths last year with nearly 1 500 under five and about 38 800 aged five to fourteen. Pedestrian deaths dominate child casualties on streets. Non fatal injuries reach 89 000 under five and 143 000 aged five to fourteen. The total child deaths under fifteen reached 5 290 with 182 210 injuries. The piece ends urging careful driving and the motto Drive Carefully We Love Our Children.
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