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Newspaper
The Wakefield News
Location
Wakefield, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Jun 19, 1942
Page
1
Officials say armed forces motor requisitions and government control halt floats and Venetian parade. Despite curtailment, residents urged to display flags and back Uncle Sam by buying war stamps and bonds to support Americanism.
Pvt. Richard Nelson left Friday for Fort Sheridan Mil after a furlough with his parents Emil and Mrs. Nelson. John Galinatz, son of Catherine Galinatz, enlisted in the Marines and left for Milwaukee then San Diego for training. Pvt. Joseph Weston, son of William Weston of Verona, arrived from Chanute Field for a 10 day furlough and is an air mechanics instructor. Carl Oman, stationed at Fort McClellan, Ala., promoted to private first class after a Wakefield furlough. He left Wakefield March 17 and is now at a Virginia camp.
John Ginger Gilbert and Peter J Delmet have petitions for nominations to the board of education. Three vacancies exist with R B Wortley and Oscar Mackee terms expiring. Mackee resigned for a defense job in Greenland. Wortley may run again. Final filing date June 27 at 4 00 pm. Registration runs through June 27 with J A Frederickson. Voters must be 21, US citizens, liable for school taxes or have children in district.
A public notice urges council and commercial users to order coal promptly to help railroads manage load. Laundries hotels schools and apartment houses are asked to place orders soon but not demand immediate delivery to allow dealers to spread shipments. The advisory notes the issue is not coal shortage.
A fragmentary roster from Wakefield High School shows a mix of names including Tauno bendo and Arvo Maki among others. The OCR text lists numerous individuals with varied spellings and diacritics, reflecting a historical school service member or graduates directory with uncertain ordering.
The Wakefield Public Library received 71.82 dollars from the State Board for Libraries as part of the 1941 42 General Library Grant. The library plans expansion with new shelving, using funds allowed for salaries books longer hours and equipment. The legislature appropriated 250000 for public libraries to aid communities meeting statutory conditions.
Official figures from the selective service board at Bessemer show 183 men were examined, 100 accepted for military service and 57 returned to Gogebic county. Nine await further exams, five did not report for induction, and 12 were transferred to other boards for examination. Publicity rules for names and induction dates are outlined, with 14 day furloughs after final induction and group reporting to reception centers.
Wakefield rationing office at city hall posts registration days for families to obtain sugar for canning. Hours 9 am to 4 pm Tuesday through Friday, June 23–26, with alphabetic last-name groupings. Wakefield township residents register at Town Hall in Thomaston 9 am to 3 pm. Marenisco town hall 1 pm to 6 pm.
Michigan Selective Service boards prepare to register about 150000 youths aged 18 to 20 on Tuesday June 30 under the Fifth Registration. The president’s proclamation sets criteria based on birthdates through 1942. Local boards may use single or multiple registration sites, with special hours prior to Registration Day. The Fifth Registration completes eligibility tabulation for ages 18 to 65. about 1700000 already registered in Michigan. Registrants aged 20 or the act’s amendment will determine when service begins.
City accounts show June 1 balances across departments except public works, with totals and a May income/expense report. The 4th of July committee led by Louis Mezzano approved a $300 appropriation for Community Building events and a new budget entry. leaves of absence for drafted employees were tabled pending talks with township officials on contracts and insurance.
Ten employees of the Plymouth mine are in active military and naval service and have their names listed on a mounted honor roll near the mine office this week. A daytime flag flies over the board and is lit by floodlight at night. Names on the list include Steve Mesich, Frank Galinatz, Frank Milkovich, Mike Batinich Jr., William A. Linha, Albert E. Torkko, Milo Obradovich, Frank J. Malovics, Stuart Jacobson and John Galinatz.
Ray Peterson of Marenisco was found guilty in Judge A L Bracket's court Wednesday afternoon after a jury of wardens deliberated. He faces a $5 fine with $8.45 costs, the fine suspended, and 15 days in jail as an alternative.
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