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The Wakefield News

Location

Wakefield, Michigan, United States of America

Date

Jun 15, 1951

Page

3

Jackie Finds Lost Half Dollar and Pride in Dexter

In a Dexter farm town a poor but loving family watches Jackie slip from the barn to join a parade. He fears losing the new silver half dollar his father gave him, then discovers it hidden in hay, restored with joy and gratitude to his parents.

Darling New England Dexter Silas Ledbetter Jackie Silas Pop Mom

Labor unions push gas tax referendum in 1952 vote

Grand Rapids political gossip outlines CIO council aims to force a 4 cent gasoline tax referendum, urge a constitutional amendment for reapportionment, and back a corporation income tax aligned with Gov Williams. Petitions must reach 93 970 valid names within 90 days after adjournment, Sept 29, risking legal battle over initiative versus immediate effect.

Gov. Williams Missouri North Dakota New Mexico Georgia Nebraska Grand Traverse House Knox CIO August Scholle State Council

Wakefield School District Registration Notice 1951

Between eight in the forenoon and eight in the evening Central Standard Time each citizen aged twenty one or older who has resided in Michigan six months and in Wakefield District twenty days before the Annual School District Meeting on Monday July 9 1951 is entitled to registration. By Act 256 P A 1949 all current electors of the City of Wakefield or the Township of Wakefield are automatically registered as School District electors. Dated Wakefield Michigan June 15 1951.

Board of Education Township of Wakefield City of Gogebic County Michigan A. D United States

I Want a Mother story in The American Weekly

In Europe thousands of orphans seek adoptive homes from United States parents hoping to fulfill their dreams. The American Weekly presents I Want a Mother this Sunday June 17, available exclusively with The Detroit Sunday Times.

Europe United States American Weekly Detroit Sunday Times

State Knights of Columbus Convention Attended at Mackinaw Island

Mr and Mrs Clarence Negri and Mr and Mrs Michael DeStasio from Bessemer travel to Mackinaw Island for the state Knights of Columbus convention June 16 17 and 18. Negri chairs the state Catholic Activities committee and DeStasio and Valesano are delegates from the local council.

Knights of Columbus Mackinaw Island Clarence Negri Michael DeStasio Bessemer Charles Valesano Anton Kingsmuth Wakefield Negri Catholic Activities Committee DeStasio Valesano

Wanted salesman to sell cotton and woolen garments

Barron Woolen Company seeks a direct salesman to sell its complete line of cotton and woolen garments. The firm has operated over 60 years and offers more than $450 in samples furnished at no cost. A business of your own in Barron, Wisconsin.

Barron Woolen Company Barron, Wiss

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