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The Wakefield News

Location

Wakefield, Michigan, United States of America

Date

Jun 11, 1932

Page

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Tax Limit Plan Raises Debate Over Real Estate Assessments

Discussion on a proposed constitutional measure to limit property tax assessment seeks to shift funding for government services. Railroads and utilities would bear less relief, while schools and local governments face revenue changes. Critics warn of bond debt risks and court actions if funds fall short, with states and municipalities weighing constitutional constraints and fiscal impact.

Con Sogona Curae Gene Party Ohio

Marenisco School District to Elect Trustees on Monday

Election Monday Marenisco school district electors will name a trustee and elect a treasurer or other official as part of the district governance vote.

Marenisco

Groesbeck Faces Oil Company Fight Amid Governor’s Reluctance

The piece notes Brucker’s happiness at Groesbeck’s potential gubernatorial bid and details political maneuvering over an oil company case. It mentions Governor and Secretary of State discussions, a $1,500 proximate liability, and past Green faction attempts to sideline Brucker, with Groesbeck portrayed as a reluctant candidate amid party tensions.

Groesbeck Aname Soneat Gah Wis Bronde Oa Freak Fitzgerald Ee Geva Green Brucker

Gogebic County Seals Raise 1245.52 for Christmas Drive

The Gogebic County Christmas Seals netted 1245.52 as part of an eight three county drive yielding 3.42 cents per capita for the state. The executive secretary of the Michigan Tuberculosis Association notes progress in tuberculosis discovery including tuberculin tests and X rays, while discussing the impact on school health and rising death rates.

Ichigan,si Gidlen Tuberculosis Association

Morrison couple welcomes son William Richard

A son, William Richard, was born Tuesday to Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Morrison in Verona. A Burns left Friday for Marinette with his parents for the weekend. Mrs. William Wright and daughter Betty Ren of Milwaukee are visiting the H. L. Trezise home this week. Rotarians planned a meeting at Crabb's with Howard Cheney serving. Mrs Liisa Haapola left for New York Mills to spend summer with relatives. Alfred Kattenter returned from visits to brothers Martin and Herth, and Beary. Miss Mabel Bye of Montana and Leo Bye of Jakhandeed with Cari are at August Bye’s. The party left Tuesday for Cowper country to visit relatives. family returns Monday.

William Richard Kenneth Morrison Verona A. Burns Marinette William Wright Betty Ren Milwaukee H. L. Trezise Crabb's Howard Cheney Liisa Haapola New York Mills Alfred Kattenter Vite Martin Scyene Herth Debate Beary Springs Colo Mabel Bye Montana Cari Leo Bye Jakhandeed Menten August Bye Sie Teem Wes Cowper

Class of 1932 Officers Listed by Supt Bemer

Supt C W Bemer announces the CLASS OF 1932 with officers including President Vice President and Secretary-Treasurer. The list features Lepisto Verna LeRoux Beatrice Luoma Gertrude Luoma Reynold Maki Bertha Makinen Reino Mann Arthur Mattson Elmer Mezzano James Miheve John Miljevich Helen Moran Olivine Mraz Mildred Nelson Nora Nelson Robert Nelson Sylvia Nerva Bertha Niezguski Sophie Olejnicza Nave Olson W Pikka Sylvia Remondino Theresa Rytkonen Ruth Saari Mayme Salo Albert Savitski Johanna Saxwold June Sissala Toivo Tikkala Lillian Tregonning Archie Urbanski Caeser Urbanski Pearl Valesano Anton Valesano Carlo Valli Gladys Waara Martha Ahlberg Elver rnen Mary Vila Gladys Ziel Domicella Zorich John

Albert Savitski Johanna Saxwold June Sissala Toivo Tikkala Lillian Tregonning Archie Urbanski Caeser Urbanski Pearl Valesano Anton Valesano Carlo Valli Gladys Waara Martha Ahlberg Elver Rnen Mary Vila Gladys Ziel Domicella Zorich John

Crippled Children Clinic Held At Houghton

Sixteen crippled children were taken to the Myledae Clinic in Houghton Friday morning for examination. Rotary club and local contributors aided the event, with cars also contributing to the clinic’s success. Nine Marenisco seniors graduated from Roosevelt School with Rev. Gilbert Curtis as speaker. graduates included Leo Arnestad and Emma Thomas among others.

Houghton Myledae Rotary Club Marenisco High School Roosevelt School Gilbert Curtis Leo Arnestad Crystle Kreutzer Emma Thomas Norman Olson Kathleen Gerovac George Bittner, Jr William Willard, Jr Clifford Diotte Mabel Kunschke

Michigan to Require Shatter-Proof Glass in Vehicles

Michigan’s long rumored law will require shatter-proof or laminated glass in all new for hire vehicles after July 1 1982 and in all other motor vehicles after July 1 1934. Violations incur misdemeanor charges for owners and operators, with the Public Utilities Commission empowered to revoke permits for hire vehicles. State officials expect manufacturers to adopt approved glass for Michigan markets.

Michigan Michigan Public Utilities Commission

Seek Plan To Cut Car Tags After July 1

The governor and secretary of state seek a legal way to sell automobile license plates at half price after July 1. The weight tax fixes September 1 as the earliest reduced-sale date. Officials study state board emergency powers as a possible solution. About 100,000 car owners could obtain licenses and the state would gain hundreds of thousands in revenue. FINNISH EV. LUTH. CHURCH Sunday, June 12 10:00 a. m. morning worship. Tuesday, June 14 Choir rehearsal. N. KORHONEN, Pastor.

State Administrative Board EV. Luth N. Korhonen

Local Family News From June Campus to Prenuptial Events

Mr and Mrs William Hocking welcomed a son born Monday June 6 at home. A flock of visits came from relatives and friends including Mr and Mrs August Bye and daughter Marion and Mr and Mrs Tom Lane and daughter Joyce. Illinois College students Robert Peters and Richard Buck returned home for vacation. Victor Lepisto comes home from Albion College after a year away. Miss Mary Valesano hosts a prenuptial shower for Einor Antilla. Mrs Dan Raess and son Daniel to return from Ann Arbor where Daniel seeks spine treatment. Local editors M H DeFoe and Ed Collins visited en route to a road engineers meeting. Mrs William Jacobson, Mrs Anton Cur, Mrs Michael Dooley, and Edward Collins returned from southern Michigan with Edward a student at Albion College.

William Hocking August Bye Marion Tom Lane Joyce Mellen Robert Peters Richard Buck Illinois College Jacksonville Ill Victor Lepisto Albion Mich Albion College Ann William Jacobson Anton Cur Michael Dooley Edward Collins Michigan Jacobson Olson Detroit Ann Arbor

Plan Work On Road Projects During Summer

State highway officials urged Gogebic county to expand road construction this summer. Projects include US 2 realignment from Ironwood fairgrounds to the Montreal River, Wakefield to Dunham, and a Cheney Lake road corridor near the city. Local crews begin grading, ditching, and shoulder work with hand labor as equipment access is limited. City shores at Sunday Lake are also being cleaned to reduce hazards and may prompt county aid for funding.

State Highway Department County Road Commission Gogebic County Grover C. Dillman Ighway Ironwood Fair Grounds Montreal Wisconsin Saxon Michigan Ham Street Wakefield Dunham Lake Gogebic Harrison Street Bedell Avenue Jackson Creek Marenisco Dunham and Lake Gogebic Forks Anaia Cheney Lake W. S. Peters Sam Solomon Brydges Company M-28 Sunday Lake Come Road Commission

Supreme Court Affirms Gembolis Damage Case

The state Supreme Court this week affirmed a $10 000 damages award to Mrs Anton Gembolis after her husband was killed in a October 1930 automobile accident near Verona. The driver was Roman Rydeski. their eight children are dependents. Southern Surety Co insured the car and later filed bankruptcy, casting doubt on collection.

Supreme Court Gembolis Anton Gembolis State Supreme Court

City refunds for sidewalk payments offered this year

Applications for refunds for sidewalk payments may be filled out in the office of the city accountant. Sufficient funds are not available this year to pay all claims for this work, but refunds will be made to those first making application. To date some 50 property holders are seeking reimbursement for sidewalk construction already paid for.

Union Church Sunday Schedule and Message

Union Church announces Sunday school at 10:00 a.m. and public worship at 11:10 a.m. The sermon titled The Christ who is Ashamed. An air prayer service is held Thursday at 7:30 p.m. due to the baccalaureate tonight there is no evening service. All welcome to attend all church services.

Union Church

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