Wakefield News Notice of Mail Matter Status
The Wakefield News announces its mail matter classification as second class in Wakefield Michigan under Congress act of March 3 1870.
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Newspaper
The Wakefield News
Location
Wakefield, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Jun 09, 1934
Page
2
The Wakefield News announces its mail matter classification as second class in Wakefield Michigan under Congress act of March 3 1870.
County relief officials face criticism as debates over poor relief persist. Local figures detail responsibilities, funding, and audits, noting state and federal controls while urging completion of Cheney Lake road and a Wakefield municipal golf course as key public works tied to relief efforts and tourist appeal.
A retrospective feature from the Wakefield Advocate and Wakefield News surveys notable past items. It sketches civic events, community figures, and long-running local stories archived in the city correspondence files, highlighting names, dates, and places tied to Wakefield’s public life.
Ten years ago four candidates had already obtained nomination papers for the school election on July 14. They are Victor Lepisto Abe Mathews Dr. H A Tressel and Mrs Anna Kallander, all current board members. Louis Cohen plans to move to Milwaukee in July with his family.
Fifty eight students at Suomi College Hancock including the junior college commercial and musician departments received diplomas and certificates May 31 at Hancock High School auditorium. Professor Martti Nisonen director of music urged Hancock Chamber of Commerce help to fund Copper Country Symphony Orchestra to elevate its work next season. A grafter by any other name would still be a thief.
Opinions from Grand Rapids and Marquette critique the proposed two cent gas tax cut and warn of its harm to highway funding. The piece cites tax comparisons across states, argues the Michigan rate is fair, and counters claims about driving reductions. It also reports on old age pensions funding woes, noting Ontonagon is the only qualifying county and predicting limited future payments amid broader finance questions. The Wagner bill opposition is voiced, arguing majority rule in labor disputes risks open shop clashes and undermines minority protections in steel negotiations.
Carence E. Lott of Negaunee, Marquette county prosecuting attorney for eight terms, declared his candidacy for the Republican nomination in the thirty first district covering Dickinson Iron Marquette and Gogebie counties. A World War veteran and longtime Republican, Lott vows to campaign vigorously.
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