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Newspaper

The Wakefield News

Location

Wakefield, Michigan, United States of America

Date

Jun 16, 1934

Page

3

Wakefield Township Board Proceedings May 21 1934

Wakefield Township held a regular meeting at Thomaston Town Hall with Supervisor Salmela, Clerk Kronberg, Justices Moran and Hongisto present. Bills were approved for payment including snow fence labor, auto supplies, and current for town hall. Licenses to sell beer were granted to two applicants, and the board authorized consultation with the Wakefield Board of Education on painting the Thomaston Town Hall. The meeting adjourned.

Wakefield Township Thomaston Richard H. Salmela George A. Kronberg Louis A. Moran Nick Hongisto Auwer Weetivom John Sampson Snow Fence Henry Haanela Labor Cleon Motor Co Wm. Johnson Isaac Carr Cacegens Moses Koski Aera TG Ood Rr Oon Nna Endasapsinaiethicann Gust Lehto Aleeabin H. A. Hanson Election Board Ae Raudeekeenibe News Record Printing Co A. Ringsmuth Sore Richard H. Salmela Herman Koski Hjalmer Mattson Mike Nurmikko Labor Peoples Garage Lake Superior District Power Co Matt Marusich Bert Morrison Kronberg Hongisto Wakefield Gogebic State of Michigan Township of Michigan Moran Wakefield Board of Education Richard F. Salmela

Wakefield Township Board OKs short term tax anticipation loan

A special Wakefield Township meeting, led by Supervisor Richard F. Salmela, authorized borrowing up to 3150 dollars in anticipation of the 1934 tax levy. The resolution cites Act No. 26 of 1931 and sets a six percent maximum interest, repayment by March 1, 1935, as a general obligation of the township.

Loan Board Wakefield Public Acts of Michigan Gogebic County State of Michigan Township of

Montreal Routs Pirates To Face Ironwood Tomorrow

The Pirates came within an ace of their first Inter state league win on home ground last Sunday but lost 11 to 9 to Montreal in the ninth. Gorski pitched nine innings for the Pirates allowing ten hits. Montreal benefited from two costly Pirate errors. Sleepy Yatchak filled in behind the plate in the fourth but showed still limited polish. The Pirates’ hitting was solid, and if continued could yield better results next game.

Pirates Montreal Gorski Pikka Yatchak Wakefield H Saari D. Sjoblom Connors Beber T. Sjoblom Es Kujula T. Yatchak V. Yatchak S. Moreschini Darin Max Valery Hornich Barto Pasqalucci A. Moreschini

Twilight League Opens with High Scoring Tilt

The Twilight League season opened with Pike Pirates beating Castile Tigers 17 to 15 in a ragged game. The senior division opener between Rotary Club and Firemen was played amid rain and wind, though team rosters were incomplete, casting doubt on whether it will count as a game. Four teams—Firemen, St. Marys, Rotary and Engineers—kay set to compete this summer.

Pike Pirates Castile Tigers Rotary Club Firemen St. Marys Rotary Engineers

Pirates anticipated Sunday win with Gorski on mound

Gorski will likely start Sunday against Mellen with Tubby Yatchak in reserve. Other pitchers available include Salmi and Lane, the lone lefty on the staff, who will be showcased before the season progresses.

Mellen Gorski Pirates Tubby” Yatchak Salmi Lane

Junior League Season Opens With Big South Side Win

The Junior league season opened with South Side defeating West Side 19 to 6 last Saturday. On Tuesday Pike Juniors lost 11 to 6 to Castle Juniors. Pike led early, Hilltoppers rallied in the fifth, and Willa pitched for Hilltoppers while Salo pitched well for Pike. Notable players include Jarvinen Wahlberg Salo and Willa. The league runs until the annual tournament during the Firemen's week in August, with W. R. Wood selecting an all-star team for city representation and at least 12 teams expected.

Pike Castile Hilltoppers Willa W. R. Wood

Names Proposed for Local Youth League Divisions

The senior division teams include Castile and St Marys among others with games on Monday and Wednesday while the junior division fields six teams and plays Tuesday through Friday. A reader suggests naming the senior group the National and the junior group the American and asks fans to send submissions to W R Wood who will oversee league affairs this summer.

Castile, Pike St. Marys Yankees Thomaston Plymouth-Verona W. R. Wood

Tri County and Inter County League Scores

In Tri County play Niagara beat Iron Mountain 7 to 1 and Kingsford defeated Iron River 5 to 4. Crystal Falls won 6 to 2 over Norway. In Inter County Gwinn defeated Marquette Browns 5 to 3. North Lake beat Marquette Sham rocks 5 to 3. Republic routed Chatham 18 to 9.

Niagara Iron Mountain Kingsford Iron River Crystal Falls Norway Gwinn Marquette Browns North Lake Marquette Shamrocks Republic Chatham

Peninsula Stars to Los Angeles Meet

Two upper peninsula boys enter the International field and track meet in Los Angeles next month. Morgan Hammer will run the two mile for Michigan State, while Roger Keast from Crystal Falls runs the 440 yard dash for the same team.

Michigan tourism chief urges permanent resort image

Lansing officials stress civil treatment of visitors to grow the tourist and resort business. H A Montgomery says the state should become a permanent vacation destination, with satisfied guests the best advertisement and profiteering avoided. 1934 season opens. courtesy and hospitality urged for repeat visits. Also note Marco Polo travels feature in The American Weekly in Sunday Chicago Herald and Examiner.

Michigan Michigan Tourist and Resort Commission Lansing H. A. Montgomery Commission Marco Polo American Weekly Chicago Herald and Examiner

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the Township Board OF Arnie Nikula Solomon Huhtala Deel Bimith Carl Jacobson David Pelshaw Railway Express Agency Special Election Board Slenandekan Seonnsionssee Pte Gnor A. D State OF County OF Verna Mattson Singer Electric Singer Sewing Machine Co., Inc Aurora Street Ironwood, Mich Tower Avenue Superior Wis Rover Wisconsin Ironwood Michigan Bell Telephone CO South Side American Legion Ball League The American Legion Board of Education United States Lee G. Wilson
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