This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 13 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
The Wakefield News
Location
Wakefield, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1956
Page
2
The Wakefield News of Wakefield Michigan publishes weekly and notes one year local and one year out of state rates. It is entered as second class matter November 18, 1913 at the Wakefield post office.
Michigan voters face a November vote on MEA backed plan to shift the state superintendent from an elected to an appointed post. The proposals would expand the State Board of Education from four to eight members with eight year terms and petition requirements from 20 counties.
Weeks outlines a five phase plan featuring ads in national journals, traveling displays, a Michigan movie, a TV film, and direct mail. Residents with stake in the economy are urged to promote Michigan as an ideal industrial location to create jobs and boost retail business through new industry and growth.
A publicized Q and A session explains that a person insured under social security can receive monthly benefits even when eligible for railroad retirement. Pension income does not affect eligibility. Other questions cover widow’s benefits abroad, filing through the American Foreign Service Office in Finland, and required documents. A note confirms June payments for late birthday retirees and outlines needed papers for farmers with long-term earnings.
Golden wedding anniversary for Mr and Mrs Noah Laberdie of Ironwood celebrated May 25 while former Thomaston residence linked to South Shore railroad. T E Roberts transferred from Ottawa National Forest to Minnesota. Bessemer council deeds land west of town for a supermarket. Mrs Henry Brandenberg, 57, dies in Ironwood. Mrs Paul Massie retires from Bessemer school board after 35 years. August Parolari, 73, dies in Ramsay. Dr Kiyo Tashiro among 32 Chest Surgeons honorees in Chicago for lung surgery at Grand View hospital. Ironwood Chamber seeks a steam engine memorial to old railroad era. Joseph Matusewick, 39, drowns in Gile Flowage west of Hurley. Two persons
A collage of notices: Pecard delivered a Buick Six to the Jacobsons in Bessemer. the Albert Hanson home quarantined for scarlet fever. 32 seniors to receive diplomas June 9 with Prof. G E Densmore as commencement speaker. Local elections for school board candidates named Delmet Makee Mathews Ahola. a son born to the Sacks family June 3. M-12 road grading bid sought. WPA to build two concrete tennis courts. Prout spoke at Manistique district meeting. E A Berucha leaves manual arts for Franklin Park Chicago. June 16 library support election. Wakefield and Ironwood mine values listed. J W McCurdy elected president of R Connor Co. Bugni parents welcome a son born May 24.
May 21 1946 note details large earth moving at the Plymouth pit ore body with contractors shifting more than a million yards of rock and surface dirt. Temperature dropped to 24 above zero this morning while Wednesday readings were in the 80s. The senior class lists 58 members and Earl Gates was elected president of the Conservation club.
A car crash on the Bad River bridge at Odanah Sunday killed four, one fatally, and left four injured. Mrs. Joseph DiOrio, 72, of Ironwood, died Sunday. she had lived in Ironwood since 1906 and is survived by four sons, a daughter, and a foster daughter. Elmer Miller, longtime Ironwood High School manual arts head since 1907, will retire this year. Mrs. Frank J. Stone, 73, Ironwood, died at Wakefield hospital Sunday. she is survived by her husband and one son. David Anderson, 14, Ironwood High freshman, died in his sleep Monday. he is survived by his mother Ruth Anderson. father John O. Anderson died in 1944. Bessemers High School diploma band news: 71 graduates this week. Ironwood seniors total 173. Robert R. Wright named president of the Michigan Probate and Juvenile Judges association. Hurley High School band to receive 70 new uniforms costing 4119.50 total, about 58.85 each. Forever Amber tavern owner Ambrose Orsoni fined 50 dollars plus costs for staying open after hours.
A historical look explains that in a government of laws decisions rely on evidence. Admitted facts by lawyers, witness answers, documents, records, and sworn depositions are admissible. Pleadings and lawyers' stated expectations are not evidence.
Mr. R L Coates announces Maynard B Pierce as Assistant Division Manager-Reseller for the Green Bay Division. Pierce began in 1931 in Kalamazoo, progressed through Grand Rapids and Chicago roles, and moved to Milwaukee before this Green Bay appointment. He and his wife plan to move to Green Bay by June with two sons, amid a long record of Legion and Elks service and community involvement.
Oral J. LaCombe known as Moose LaCombe, endorsed by the 12th district for Fifth Zone Commander, received approval from Russell Johnson of the John H. Mitchell Post. Johnson praised LaCombe as well known throughout the peninsula and department, noting his WWI service and role in forming the Soldiers and Sailors Club predecessor to the Legion in Negaunee.
The court emphasizes that trial is not a contest between lawyers but a search for justice guided by the evidence admitted and the law as explained by the judge. This view underscores fairness and lawful process in proceedings.
The 1954 Census preliminary report shows 433 farms in Goge bic County sold products totaling 626 317. Crops sold 110 042 including field crops 12 096 vegetables 60 fruits and nuts 2 561 and horticultural specialties 96 325. Livestock and related products sold 501 600 with dairy 399 368 poultry 42 111 and other livestock 60 130. Forest products 14 666. Copies offered by Bureau of the Census Washington 25 DC at 10 cents.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.