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The Wakefield News

Location

Wakefield, Michigan, United States of America

Date

Jun 03, 1922

Page

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Civilians Training Camp At Camp Custer Plans Set

Camp Custer Michigan hosts a military training camp with Red White and Blue courses for ages 17 to 27, and a veteran track for up to 35. June 30 is the deadline for applications per Dr T B Crosby from the War Department. Parents may stay overnight during camp arrangements and Colonel Crosby will provide further information.

Camp Custer Michigan Bacen Crosby Blue Court Gogebic Dr. T S. Crosby

Man to Man at Strand Theatre Next Wednesday

SHARRY CAREY stars in Man to Man at the Strand Theatre next Wednesday. The plot follows a prodigal son returning to face his past after inheriting a ranch and clashing with his own kin amid a feud. Also noted is a local barber show and Ironwood visitors.

Sharry Carey Man TO Man Tiva-Tiva South Steve Jayie Packard Terry E Packards Strand Theatre

Memorial Day Observed in Wakefield with Ceremony

Memorial Day observances in Wakefield included a parade from the Midi School grounds to the cemetery and the unveiling of the soldiers monument. Hon Geo O Driscoll of vonwood delivered a tribute to fallen soldiers, Mayor Alvin L Runnyie gave a concise address, and a community singing program preceded the ceremonies.

Midi Geo. O. Driscoll Oivonwood Alvin L. Runinie Geroux Post No

Fatality in Moonshine Raid Ends Bulgarian Suspect Life

Deputy Basket and Officer Sparanani led a Wakefield raid on Tony Evanoff of Bessemer capturing a 115 gallon still, a gallon of moonshine, and three barrels of mash. Evanoff attacked with an axe, Basket fell, deputy fired, missile struck Evanoff’s body, died at Wakefield Hospital. Evanoff, 28, had no known relatives in the country.

Tony Evanoff Eputies Basket and Sparanani Bessemer Iyack and Hornibrook Wakefield Evanoff Geo Avery Vanoff

The Sheik's Wife at Strand Sunday June 11

The Sheik's Wife, a major foreign film, will be shown at the Strand Theatre on Sunday June 11. Scenes filmed in Arabia feature a caravan journey and desert backdrops, with natives in key roles enhancing authentic Eastern life. The screen epic promises vivid scenery, romance, and dramatic intensity for American audiences.

Strang Theatre Arabia Marseilles Avaba The Strand

When a Feller Needs a Friend at Wakefield High

Wakefield High School seniors staged the class play When a Feller Needs a Friend to two large audiences. Monte Ray and Grandpa feature in a comedy of mistaken plans as a quarantine stretches a visit. Cast includes Verner Carr Elsie Fritz Frances Laughner Ruth Hasbrook Verna Novak Bernice Crooy and George Hornibrook with Melo Jazz Orchestra. Health Officer Crosby notes eight births and four deaths in Wakefield in May.

Wakefield High School Monte Ray Howard Yackee Frank Rinesmuth Tad Bunker Verner Carr Lucy Hunter Elsie Fritz Gradpa Officer McCormack George Hornibrook Nayz

Wakefield urged to back home enterprises amid challenges

The Wakefield community is urged to support home businesses while some struggle to sustain them. Mr. and Mrs. L Sack and their son Bobby plan to spend Sunday with friends and relatives in Ironwood.

Wakefield L. Sack Bobby Ironwood

Second Annual American Legion Convention at Tron Mountain

Guy M Fox of the Upper Peninsula Association of American Legion Posts announces the second annual convention at Tron Mountain Michigan on July 8 1922. Key officials including National Commander MacNider Gov Groesbeck and Congressman James are expected to attend with about 2600 legionaires and 6000 guests.

Guy M. Fox Upper Peninsula Association of American Legion Posts Iron River Tron Mountain Michigan Upper Peninsula MacNider F. 2’. Olter J.G. Emery Legion Groesbeck Paul A. Martin W. E. James Alichigan Merga Wisconsin Noorthern Peninsula Thomas Uren Mountain Wil Colt Links Spreadie Wliae Gt Mascel Ion Bae Tron Mountain Post Hs Tron

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