12 Jun 1937
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Newspaper
The Wakefield News
Location
Wakefield, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1937
Page
1
W J Brown in Ingham County Canada? State legislature watchdog notes imminent tax hikes despite governor's pledge. Highlights Stout's budget push of about 105 million with 5 million margin, lobby influence, highway funds shifts, and county road boards pressing for more. Teachers and libraries join push for more state aid, setting the stage for wider tax measures ahead.
Wakefield Odd Fellows hosts Michigan and Wisconsin delegates for a grand meeting at the Community Building. Ishpeming Ahmeek Lodge No. 150 will confer the First Degree on about 30 candidates, with a dedicated degree team orchestra and choir. The event includes an open Rebekah gathering, a lawn concert by Wakefield City Band, and a large guest turnout from Ironwood to Ashland.
Connor Lumber and Land Co in Connor ville resumed mill yard work after a three week shutdown. About 80 men returned on Friday and a full crew is expected early next week. A local wood workers union has formed in akefield township with by laws for mutual benefit, unaffiliated with CIO or AFL. Pickets blocked roads and questioned returning workers while no strikers halted operations. Sawing awaits logs from the woods and wood lot activity remains limited.
Dr A W Colberg left Lansing Friday noon for Princeton after the death of his father in law Frank Paris. Mrs Colberg has been a Princeton for several days. He returned Friday morning from Lansing where he represented the city at conferences on Chaney Lake road construction. A formal levy will be made to the city commission at the next meeting. Colberg said the state highway department is willing to take over the mileage and complete the job when funds become available.
Union Church shares worship at 9 30 with sermon on the meaning of Jesus. Sunday school at 30 led by Superintendent J S Gilbert. Epworth League meets 6 30 led by President Ruth Mniece and S S Cook. Annual Conference to be held in Marquette from June 23 to 28.
Class officers and roll call names are listed for a school or college class. The article presents a ceremonial motto “We have built the ladder, now we must climb” and enumerates numerous students and officers, suggesting a class roster or pageant program from a mid century yearbook or newspaper insert.
Dominic Graikowski heads to Cudahy Wisconsin for work while Wakefield Rotary host duties shift among past presidents at the Wortley cottage on Lake Gogebic. Local families attend commencements, synod congresses, and golden anniversaries as Wakefield schools close for summer with a healthy fund balance reported. Labor strife tangles ore shipments to mills, with miners and seamen courted by CIO unions amid stalled Great Lakes activity.
Elver Wahlberg linked with National Orchestral Association and Carnegie Hall, continues music studies and aims for a chair in a renowned symphony. Drvid Wahl, Elver’s brother, is noted in local circles. Mrs Elizabeth Autio, 79, dies at her son in law and daughter Victor and Mrs. Maki’s home east of Wakefield after age related infirmities. Funeral set for 2 pm Saturday at Finnish Evang Lutheran Church with Rev Korhonen officiating. Burial in Lakeview.
The Ogema district Luther League opened Friday morning at Immanuel Lutheran church. Sessions run through Sunday with a devotional by Rev. Albert Hemming, Bible study by Dr. Otto H. Bostrom, business sessions, a Saturday picnic, and Sunday worship by Rev. Oscar Lund. Delegates meet at 2:15 p.m. for program and a slide lecture by Mr. Anderson featuring photos from Sekow Theological Seminary in China.
Eleven graduates were inducted into the National Honor Society at a morning convocation in the Music Auditorium. Awards covered football, basketball, track, debate, dramatics and band, with recognition for major letters, numerals, and special music honors among a large list of students and advisers.
The Young People's Association of the Finnish Evangelical Lutheran church sponsors a concert at the church on Sunday June 13 at 7 30 p m. The program includes Welcome Address by Rev Nilo Korhonen and performances by the Young People's choir and Girls choir with piano numbers and instrumental pieces. Benediction by Rev Korhonen. The Young People's choir is directed by Miss Ellen Haanpaa and the Girls choir by Miss Illa Bjorkquist. Mrs James McGraw and son Chester travel to Kalamazoo for Western State College commencement where Miss Margaret McGraw will graduate next week.
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