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The Wakefield News

Location

Wakefield, Michigan, United States of America

Date

Jun 19, 1937

Page

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Michigan Legislature Closely Watches Governor’s Budget Efforts

A Michigan legislative roundup shows friction between the governor and party leaders over appointments and the balance of the budget. Lawmakers consider last minute acts, potential tax increases, and a costly voting machine while debates over salary hikes for liquor control commissioners unfold. Key appointments discussed include Norman H. Hill and changes to conservation leadership as the session nears its June 25 close. Michigan motorists skirt new taxes for now but may face bills like the DeLano plan, which would require equipment costs for vehicles.

Norman Hill Iences Burr H. Lincoln Ture Glenn D. Mathews Cha Public Trust Commission Lie Utilities Commission Philip Elliott Flint Genesee County Percee Norman H. Hill Murphy Hill Townsend P. J. Hoffmaster Fred W. Green Vennor Commission Hoffmaster House Senate Conservation Committee Michigan House of Representatives DeLano Carl F. DeLano Kalamazoo Republican Fo Department of the State Highway Department Elton R. Eaton Plymouth

Wakefield Reports 218,984 Budget and Tax Changes

Wakefield city plans a budget of 218,984.14 for the year starting July 1, up about 13,000 from last year. The tax rate rises 0.21 per thousand to 15.587, with total city tax at 133,032.39 including bond and excess roll adjustments. Joseph Cohen, Milwaukee reporter and Wakefield native, visits. formerly manager of Skud Goldman in Wakefield, now in Milwaukee.

City of Wakefield Joseph Cohen Louis Cohen Milwaukee Wakefield High School Wisconsin News Cohen Skud Goldman

Wakefield High Holds Twenty Fifth Commencement

The twenty fifth annual Wakefield high school commencement was held in the Wakefield theatre Tuesday evening with capacity attendance. Dr. Robert Phillips of the University School of Social Science delivered a inspiring address urging youths to prepare mentally physically and morally for leadership. George Cavender received the American Legion award for scholarship and leadership with Mary Zorich receiving a Legion Auxiliary honor. Viola Mattila was valedictorian and Helen Ill was second in scholastic ranking delivering the welcome.

Wakefield High School Wakefield Theatre Robert Phillips School of Social Science University George Cavender American Legion Mary Zorich Steve Zorich Legion Auxiliary Legion Clarence Jacobson Garnet Trudgeon Viola Mattila

Senate Approves Revised Liquor Control Bill In Three Hour Vote

The Senate passed the house substitute liquor control measure 19 to 9 after a three hour session. It validates liquor by the glass licenses over population quotas, raises commissioners' salaries to 7500 yearly, caps special distributor licenses and sets a 10 percent gross profit. The bill reinstates preprohibition bars, increases state profit to 55 percent for hospital funds, imposes taxes on Michigan wine and outstate wineries, and allows state stores in towns of 1000 or more.

Senate House Hospita Building Fund Michigan

WPA Workers Walkout Here

About 65 WPA workers at Eddy Park and cemetery projects stopped work Friday at 10 am after pickets from the Workers Alliance arrived. The men, who discussed the issue among themselves, left without disorder. Federal conciliator and district WPA officials are due to confer with strike leaders in Ironwood today.

Wakefield WPA Workers Alliance Eddy Park Cemete Ironwood

Pretty wedding unites Miss LeRoux and Alexander Rydeski

Attended by Marie Lawler and Byron Burdeau the city couple Mr. and Mrs. Zazaski, and families of Ernest Proteau, the ceremony featured Rev. Sheenss Been gacz officiating at 9:00. Music by Mendelssohn wedding choir with Regina Rydeski and Agnes Kurzewski singing Ave Maria. Bride wore eggshell satin lace gown with train and veil, maid Beatrice LeRoux in peach silk net, bridesmaid Verna Sawaski in light green. Honeymoon to Lake Itasca then northern Minnesota. groom employed at Plymouth Mining Co. bride with local telephone exchange.

Marie Lawler Byron Burdeau Zazaski Don Zazaski Ernest Proteau Plymouth Mining Co Wang Sierelen Helen LeRoux Alexander Rydeski Sheenss Been Gacz Michael Derosia Mendelssohn Regina Rydeski Agnes Kurzewski Beatrice LeRoux Verna Sawaski Alden Rackersoniaan Bans Ernest LeRoux Rydeski Minnesota Hee Daly Oman Mike Wai Tren

Religious instruction programs begin next Monday at church

The Central school site has been obtained for use by the church to host three religious instruction sessions starting next Monday, with space arranged for teaching and gatherings.

Finnish by Lutheran Church invites all for study

Evening service at 7 30 p m and Bible study in church parlors. Morning classes at 9 00 a m Monday for mer school. All who wish to attend are asked to come. Rev Nilo Korhonen pastor.

Lutheran Church Younges Nilo Korhonen

Odd But True Wakefield deer family grows by three additions

A Wakefield deer group welcomed three new members as two fawns were born to one doe. The famed nurse and sire Bresman Bill named Ann after city clerks, marking the cutest crop of fuzzy young deer observers have seen.

Wakefield Bresman Bill

Disorder in County Stirs Public Welfare Images

Fragmentary OCR notes urge informing the public about a welfare effort to protect lives and property across this and other communities in the county, referencing photos or pictures and public safety aims.

Wakefield Notes On TownEvents And Education

About Town reports a infant born at Wakefield Hospital on a Wednesday, mentions residents Miss LeVoame Bierbower and Miss Cardone with teaching appointments, and notes Wakefield schools closing as teachers prepare for summer sessions. A plan for an ice rink project in Wakefield is discussed amid campus and estate references near Marquette.

Wakefield

Summer music program to run six weeks at the school

The school treks into July with a six week summer music program led by band director Carl Nelson. Esther Herrington oversees health while WPA directed recreational staff plan tennis, swimming and outdoor sports. New concrete tennis courts will host games and a central Trade school court starts soon.

Musicrogram Carl Nelson Esther Herrington WPA The of Education Wico O Trade School Centra Nelson

Strikes Close Mines At Ironwood and Bessemer

Mines in Ironwood and Bessemer idle due to strikes in Ohio and South Chicago mills. Republic Steel closes Pabst Aurora two weeks. Newport and Anvil Palms near Youngstown closed Tuesday. Lake shipments halted. Sunday Lake Bethlehem mine still ships to Lake Erie ports with reduced loading. Wakefield mine ships regularly. none of its mills affected.

Ironwood Ohio Chicago Pabst Aurora Republic Steel Corporation Newport Youngstown Mines Corporation Sunday Lake Bethlehem Steel Corporation Lake Erie

Woods Strike Continues Pause In Log Hauling

Log hauling resumed across mills this week with no violence toward drivers and loaders. Connerville mill runs with full crew after Saturday skirmish with pickets. several cars carrying workers damaged. Camps not yet back, but workers drift into offices seeking jobs and potential start of cutting soon. Operators and union leaders have failed to reach a deal and talks are abandoned for now.

Connerville

Celebration program for Independence Day activities

A children’s program will celebrate Independence Day on Monday July 5. A morning parade precedes sports on Sunday Lake Street with cash prizes for winners. The afternoon features bicycle races and other events at the ball park.

Lake Street Ball Park

Immanuel Lutheran Church Weekend Schedule Published

Immanuel Lutheran Church lists Sunday school at 9 30 a m and divine worship at 11 a m The Luther League meets Monday evening one day earlier than usual The Men s Club gathers Friday evening at John Lane home with Mr e as host Pastor Robert E Byquist announces the notices

Immanuel Lutheran Church Luther League John Lane E Wil Robert E. Byquist

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