Tax Plan Promises Higher Prices Across Goods and Services
A sweeping excise and sales tax plan set to take effect June 21 targets everyday items from face washing to toothpaste, candy, clothing, gas, and theater tickets. The proposal expands taxes on beverages, cigars, radios, automobiles, and utilities, with rates varying by product and use, and includes stamp taxes on stock transfers and deeds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam
Washington
Swain
Samuel
Michigan
Wakefield
Milady
Not Taken Seriously McKeighan Mayoral Bid Mentioned
Mayor William H. McKeighan faces skepticism about a gubernatorial run after a contentious tenure in Flint. He has battled federal prohibition charges and was acquitted on liquor counts, with many in the city doubting a candidacy unless a stronger foe to the current governor appears.
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William H. McKeighan
Flint
Children’s Day July 4th Plan by American Legion
The American Legion outlines a July 4 observance for children with no morning parade or afternoon water events. William Kuivinen is named chairman. Activities include children’s races, morning candy distribution, a daytime bicycle and doll buggy parade with prizes, a free talkie and baseball game, and dedication of red cedar trees from Wakefield Virginia. Evening events feature a band concert and dance at the Community Building. Plans to be finalized at next Thursday’s Legion meeting.
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American Legion
William Kuivinen
Wakefield
George Washington
Virginia
Michigan
R. I. C. Prout
State Federation of Women’s Clubs
Wakefield Schools Hire Local Teachers for Coming Year
With few exceptions, Wakefield schools closed hiring for the coming year at the Monday meeting. Contracts were awarded to Dagmar Saari Alicia Kumpula Irene James Alice Yikkola and to Ernest Skytta Willard Burdeau Eremeldo Cairelli Theodore Keskey and Rudaulph Smith. Ames Maywood, a teacher in the district this year, was rehired for another year.
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Wakefield
Dagmar Saari
Alicia Kumpula
Irene James
Alice Yikkola
Ernest Skytta
Willard Burdeau
Eremeldo Cairelli
Theodore Keskey
Rudaulph Smith
Ames Maywood
Grasshopper Outbreak Threatens County Pastures
Farmers Fear a grasshopper plague spreading from Wake field eastward with millions of small black hoppers in dry land pastures and meadows. Officials warn they could be beyond control in two to three weeks without poison bait broadcast at 20 to 25 pounds per acre costing 25 to 30 cents per acre. Wooded summer fallowed areas may act as barriers. urgency to halt the epidemic to protect barley oats corn potatoes clover and alfalfa.
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Matt Helberg
Nick Hongisto
Jack Hongisto
Wakefield
Whatsey
Tax changes for communications and grain futures noted
The passage outlines new taxes on grain futures for future delivery at 5 cents per $100, long distance telephone charges graded by size up to 20 cents per $2, telegrams taxed at 5 percent, and cable or radio messages at 10 cents. A three minute Chicago call would rise from $1.55 to $1.70.
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Chicago
Personal notices from Marshfield region this week
Personal items list visitors and plans across Michigan and Wisconsin. Notables include W D Connor of Marshfield visiting, William Wood planning a summer in Jacksonville Illinois, Einer Newman son moving to Ishpemi for work, Mrs William Innes visiting with Deson family, C W Benner planning a summer later at Michigan University, and Mich Tech graduate Gem Bolis among others. Also mentions teachers, students, and staff from Wakefield, Ontonagon, and Rockland high schools and local normal schools visiting or returning for summer.
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W. D. Connor
Marshfield
Wis
William Wood
Jacksonville
Einer Newman
Ishpemi
Newman
William Innes
Ashland
Thomas Deson
C. W. Benner
University of Michigan
Michigan Tech
J Gembolis
Anton Bolis
Wakefield Township
G. E
Mno Comines
Iron River
Abe Ma
Elcor
Minn
Einer Hyppa
Niemi
Mae Hyppa
Lumakka
Brule
Washburn
Vie
C. W. Bemer
Catepones
Geneee
Rockland
Ontonagon
Louise Etu
Laurium
A. L. Stannard
A. W. Clevenger
Urbana
Kint
John Ahola
Ioan
Nels Simonson
Winston Schuler
Marshall
Mich
Rivers
Minnesota
Scinto
Inn
South Bend
Ind
Notre Dame
Wm. Kuivinen
Vienna
Leila Kuivinen
Gladys Ahola
L. G. Wilson
Bailey’s Harbor
Charles Porter
Myrtle Ross
Wakefield
Columbia University
New York
Cal- Sma Bey
Providence
Dorothy Smith
Helen Roeder
Byers Stannard Nuptials Saturday At St Marys Church
Miss Martha Stannard and Richard Byers united in marriage at St Marys church in a morning ceremony read by Father Cronin Flynn. Bridesmaids wore blue organdie, guests included relatives from Laurium Stam baugh and Marquette. A wedding breakfast followed at the Stannard home and the couple left for a Chicago honeymoon before settling in Marquette with Byers employed by Superior Roofing.
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St. Mary’s Church
Martha Stannard
A. L. Stannard
W. L. Stannard
Laurium
Richard Byers
Cronin Flynn
Jean Ore Eet
Lombough
Jean Stannard
Laurve Oe
Lene
Ayers Ands
Richards
Marquette
Eleanore Marke
Clara Colwander
Stambaugh
B. D. Shore
Bobb
Ironwood
Tax Commission At Ironwood Soon
The state tax commission notified Ironwood board of review it will be there soon to address mining property valuations. It plans to send notice within days of the exact arrival date. The commission may also visit Bessemer for a similar review as the local boards dispute state figures.
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Ironwood Board of Review
Ironwood
Oiregard
Tax Commission
Commision
Bessemer
Board of Review
Removing Rock Barriers At Sunday Lake Progress
An appropriation of 3500 funds removal of sand and rock barriers at Sunday Lake aids shoreline cleaning. The water reaches its lowest level in memory, enabling planned improvements including a dock at Eddy Ton and a lake intake for firefighting near the business district.
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Sunday Lake
Eddy T O
Sunday Lake Street
Michigan Delegation Narrowly Opposes Plank at Caucus
In a Wednesday convention session Michigan's delegation debated the ion issue and voted to the minority plank with few negatives after a discussion led by Fred W. Green. The largely Republican group faced questions on referendum as the parade moved through Saintier. The state standard was swept into the aisle and then torn by Mrs. C. L. Barbour as the plank was carried away in the repeal parade.
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Michigan
Fred W. Green
Saintier
Trustee Election Notices For Delmet School Board
Mrs ee Scien seeks a trustee seat and becomes a board member candidate. Dr L Gapron runs unopposed to renew his term as secretary of the board of education. Petitions require 50 school electors and must be filed by Sunday June 25.
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Delmet
Ee Scien
Jene Beens
Is Class President to this year an honor in Ann Arbor
The phrase suggests a debate over whether being Class President this year is an honor, set in Ann Arbor, reflecting school or student leadership considerations.
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Ann Arbor
Brucker Faces Return Pressure From Groesbeck Field
ALEX J. GROESBECK pushes for the return of former Governor Brucker amid past campaign dynamics. The article notes Brucker’s trudging position after entry of a third candidate and shifting support patterns in Detroit and surrounding areas.
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Alex J. Groesbeck
Brucker
Sesbeck
I Roesbeck
Onda
Detroit
Ford City Men Win Track Meet
Ford City men win a rough track meet at the Flivver meet with Kingsford leading in many events. Chrisman led Kingsford with three firsts and high points, Olson and LaSalle also scoring, while Escanaba and Iron Mountain figures tallied in field events and relays. Chrisman set a new upper peninsula broad jump record at 20 feet 9 inches.
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Insula
Menominee
St. Joseph's
Manistique
Olsen
Chrisman
Plv
Kingsford
LaSalle
Jacobson
Olson
Monson
Escanaba
Macthe
Upper Peninsula
McCorry
Ontonagon
Iron Mountain
St. Joseph
Yatchak
Wakefield
W. Johnson
Rain
C. Johnson
Murphy
Smith
Ford
Kingsam
Ae Mann
Lenominee
Wants
Eee
Wakefield Iron Employing Sixty Men This Week
The Wakefield Iron property in Michigan operates six days weekly and employs about 60 men, with plans to add more as pit work progresses. No ore will ship yet. ore will be stocked near the old drying plant for next year. Outlook for shipments from nearby mines remains uncertain amid a weak steel market and reduced production levels.
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Wakefield Iron i
Wakefield
Sunday Lake
Plymouth
Iron Age
American Iron and Steel Institute
Lake Superior
Lake Erie
Two Men Sentenced By Judge Driscoll
Two men were sentenced by Judge Driscoll. Arvo Willing of Wakefield received from three to fifteen years with four and one half years recommended for assault and robbery of Mike Itlick on May 30. Paul Szuscik, father of 10, drew five to twenty years with ten recommended after pleading guilty to a serious statutory offense. Teppo and Hautala pled not guilty and await November term bail. Rudolph Cloon, Wakefield police chief, helped recover part of the loot.
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Marqnette
Jo George O. Driscoll
Arvo Willing
Paul Szuscik
Willing
Wakefield
Mike Itlick
Switlic
John Teppo
George Hautala
Rudolph Cloon
Teppo
Hautala
Conterio Named President of Board Election Returns Named Conterio President
James Conterio won 147 votes for president of the board, defeating Estella Neman 89 to , while Mrs Earley led for a board seat with 120 votes to 104 for Thomas Whitburn. Sunday school at 10:00 a.m. morning service at 11:10 a.m. Midweek prayers planned. pastor W. I. Francis invites attendance.
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James Conterio
A. W. Earley
Marenisco
Conterio
Estella Neman
Earley
Thomas Whitburn
Union Ceure
Soardiae Ia
W. I. Francis
Discontinue Township Work Delay Funds Halted Projects
Work in the township is stopped due to lack of funds though some delinquent taxes are being collected. Officials believe crews may resume later in the season if finances improve, while the county embarks on widening and ditching along the Oi Son area.
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Oi Son Ae
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Byers
Stannard
Julius Gouza
Ford City
Wakefield Iron
Iron and Steel
Driscoll
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