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Newspaper

The Wakefield News

Location

Wakefield, Michigan, United States of America

Date

Jun 16, 1932

Page

7

Hurley Woman Dies and Burial in Duluth

Mrs. Ben Mark of Hurley died Friday night at a hospital from a pulmonary embolism after childbirth. Funeral services were held Friday at 2:30 p.m. at the funeral home with Carl Malmaquist officiating. Burial was in Riverside cemetery. Also notes: Ironwood school board irregularity. U S 2 relocation crew starts. contract awarded to A B Lynch to extend Cloverland Drive and connect US 2. bridge over Montreal River to be built near Saxon.

Hurley Duluth Ben Mark Saturda View Hospital N. Funeral Home V. Carl Malmaquist Riverside Cemetery Pwr Saron Saxon A. B. Lynch Milwaukee LaFollette Cloverland Drive Ironwood Montreal

Car overturns injuring two near Pine Lake

A Sunday afternoon collision on Pine Lake left two men with cuts and bruises after a white automobile overturned near S-5. They were brought to Strom's hospital for treatment. a second car's occupants were not injured.

Peter Lazais Sunda Pine Lake

Death inquest on John Yale amid moonshine tragedy

An inquest led by Charles Nyberfied examined the death of John Yale at a Th location, following testimony that a brother collapsed after drinking whiskey. The account referenced a six pint moonshine incident leading to the fatal outcome.

Ahtenpaa John Yale Charles Nyberfied Test

In the Basement of His Isle The Bullet Tore Ver Jaw

A fragmented report describes a shooting injuring a man at his home basement on an isle. The bullet struck his jaw as he encountered an assailant and fled the scene. No further details or suspects are provided.

Isle

Jeppesen Heads Ironwood Board Of Education

Jeppesen was re elected president of the Ironwood board of education Monday night by a 100 a year salary, despite a failed attempt to appoint a nonmember. Palmer Wester was elected treasurer by unanimous vote, replacing Walter F Olson who declined candidacy. Olson announced he did not wish to seek the office. The salary remained at 200 a year. Walter Olson was named head president pro tem. Robert Right was appointed attorney at a salary of 500, a reduction of 280 a year from the tentative salary set months earlier.

Jeppesen Ironwood Board F. J. Jeppesen Ironwood Board of Education I i Pye Atte Aarye Palmer Wester Walter F. Olson Walter Olson Bead Bec Robert Right Aorney

Boy Injured by Dynamite Cap in Puritan Location

Eight year old Jacob Niilo Koski of Puritan location was seriously injured Monday afternoon when a dynamite cap he played with exploded. He sustained puncture wounds to the body and a puncture wound to the left eye that could blind him. He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Koski.

Jacob Niilo Koski Puritan Jacob Koski

Erickson and Kangas Elected To Board Seats

Erickson and Kangas were elected to two board positions, succeeding Saari and Kleimola. Erickson received 178 votes and Kangas 104, defeating Gust Abramson and C. C. Anderson, with John Saari and Waino Kleimola also listed as candidates.

Erickson Kangas William Erickson John Kangas Ae Onwood Thomas Saari Waino Kieimola Gust Abramson C. C. Anderson John Saari Waino Kleimola

Hurley School Budget Approved by District

Hurley school district voted Monday night to levy 129000 as the school tax at the Lincoln High School meeting. The budget totals 129000, 14000 less than last year, reflecting a reduced expenditure plan for the coming year.

Hurley Ace Schoo Seseweurley Ontreal Cave Imball Oma Rn Seer Lincoln High School

Winkowski Pays Fine and Releases from Jail

Leo Winkowski paid a $100 fine and $28 costs in justice court. Adolph Penny paid a fee to a jail term and was released from Ironwood jail after several months of illness with cancer. Charles Tuesday afternoon, Ole Leksell of Field Street, was mentioned in connection with the illness and death context.

Winkowski Leo Winkowski Justice Court Adolph Penny Accomng Ironwood Charles Ole Leksell Field Street

Official Proceedings of Wakefield City Commission July 13 1932

The regular meeting of Wakefield Michigan City Commission on July 13 1932 at City Hall was chaired by Mayor Cleon. Bills were approved. discussions covered a Rummel contract status a tax issue sought by the Michigan League of Public Owned Utilities and a garbage collection plan at Wico Plymouth Verona locations. The board accepted health water analysis and Municipal Court reports, and authorized a $200 advance to the Fire Department for six members to attend a fire school in Munising Michigan.

Wakefield Michigan Warren Sibley Sidewalk En Ee J. W. Gill Sidewalk Ee John Simonson Mrs Mary Jarvinen Sidewalk Enron Sige Ee Mauritz Bye John A. Hill Anton and Emily Ringsmuth Sidewalk Porn Ee George Cavender Battista Bugni Joseph and Mary Hrbacek Culver Motor Company Duluth Plumbing Supplies Company Farm Burea Services, Inc Bogram Chlorateys Oso Co F. D. Kees Mfg. Company Superior District Power Co Verona Charles Lampi Wut Wetorearias Tentay Marshall-Wells Company Fred Oberlander F. P. Smith Wire & Iron Works MT Ois i von Lengerke Pickands, Mather & Company Chicago Pioneer Welding Works Louis Sacks Sunday Lake Garage Wakefield Auto Service Cees G. Makitah Deess Inhducer Hil Er Simonson Bedell Hill Michigan League of Public Owned Utilities City Commission Simonson Washington E. R. Hillis Public Works Wico Plymouth Ater Public Works Department Andy Hood Fire Department Commission Munising Mezzano

Street Paving Authorized for Ironwood Route Widening

City Manager Dow announced that authorization for paving Suffolk Street from A to the North Western railroad tracks, on Ironwood’s Arora Street north to the rail line, was received from the state highway department for widening and improvements.

Suffolk Street Arora Street North Western Railroad Ironwood City of State Highway Department Dowis

Deer appears in Martinsburg yard and is killed

In Martinsburg West Virginia a 150 pound doe eluded hunters and dogs, hopped a wire fence and broke its neck in the Roush front yard. Edward Roush cut its throat and officials ruled the death legal. Meat was given to the Roush family then donated to local hospitals. First county deer of the season, likely chased from the mountains west.

Martinsburg Roush Edward Roush Here

Youth 17 Confesses Murder of Benefactor Over Money

A 17 year old youth confessed to police that he shot and killed his benefactor after saying the man gave him money but he wanted more. He admitted the crime and stated I killed him for more dough.

Wipo 3. C

Wild Cow of Cape Cod Defies Capture Five Years On

The wild cow of Cape Cod near Hyannis remains uncaught after five years of roaming. Authorities and residents recall multiple capture attempts as the animal continues to elude nets and tranquilizers in Barnstable and surrounding areas.

Cape Cod Hyannis Barnstable

Dog Jails Master Helena Mont Crime Report

Officers tracing an office burglary to Charles Trot found muddy dog tracks leading from his brown water spaniel. Investigators say the dog played a role in the incident while the owner faces charges. City Hall re register vote note unclear.

Helena Mont Charles

Fragmentary note hints at a date and ears

A garbled OCR fragment mentions ears and a date around eighteen eighteenth century context, yielding unclear specifics. No clear events, names, or locations are discernible beyond vague time markers.

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