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Newspaper
The Wakefield News
Location
Wakefield, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1936
Page
2
H L Trezise is listed as editor and publisher of The Wakefield News. The item notes the paper is entered as second class mail in Wakefield Michigan under the 1870 act.
M H Dafoe editor of the Charlotte Republican News was a Third District delegate to the national convention in Cleveland. The piece reviews Mencken’s sharp critique of delegates, mentions Borah and Vandenberg prospects, and notes Michigan figures and observers at the event with emphasis on political dynamics.
Fragmentary text describes Robert Perkins Orville Atwood and other state officials, mixed with jumbled bits about auto licenses, a comedic riddle on one billion dollar bills, a color remark, and a ghost towns motif. The garbled passage notes a farmer's wife alone and hints at Michigan field assistance.
A speaker attacks Franklin Roosevelt over New Deal prosperity claims, arguing relief funds and debt burden fall on every taxpayer. He questions borrowed money, taxes, and prices while challenging praise of Henry Ford’s success as misattributed to government policy. He emphasizes farmers and shopkeepers bear the cost and responsibility.
In a concise talk lasting under fifteen minutes, Sears urged practical finance avoiding debt and drinking harms. He warned that easy credit leads to sorrow and death from drink, recommending paying as you go or borrowing only with sound reasons and bank interest. The St. John's Republican News notes his common sense and lived example.
The Wakefield city commission approved an emergency budget of 30000 to fund sidewalk and sewer work at Wico cemetery, an auxiliary water line from Pierce to Nunnemacher, street improvements, snow removal, and an emergency reserve. Other items include safety honors for Wakefield Iron Company workers and park projects at Crown Point Park including a pavilion contract for 3200.
The 15 year back notice records Lempi Elizabeth Torkko marrying William N. Lane on June 14. Both are local figures with Lempi long at Lake Front Store and William a fire dept truck driver. After July 1 they will reside here and host friends. The Wakefield Baseball Association plans a grand Fourth of July celebration as the city’s largest yet. Also noted are A L Brackett's baby boy and the Gilbert McArthur wedding at Union Church with Rev Glidden officiating followed by a sizeable dinner.
A humorous reflection on driving caution urges drivers to expect the unexpected. It highlights that assuming others will yield or that there is no oncoming traffic often leads to near misses. The piece emphasizes staying prepared for emergencies and not taking anything for granted in traffic.
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