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The Wakefield News

Location

Wakefield, Michigan, United States of America

Date

Jun 20, 1936

Page

3

Michigan Men Poised for Olympic Berths in Berlin

University of Michigan teams show strong Olympic potential in track and swimming. Track stars Sam Stoller and Ralph Metcalf headline sprint and hurdle hopes, with Jack Easley and Walt Stone also in contention. Swimmers Easley, Haynie, Kirar, Kent, Barnard and Rieke vie for spots, aiming for Berlin in August.

Michigan University of Michigan United States Charles B. Hoyt Columbus Sam R Bobby An Matt Mann Berlin Jack Easley America Sam Stoller Jesse Owens Stoller Owens Ohio Mid-West Ralph Metcalf Peacocks Tem University Wolverine Hoyt Osgood Walt Stone Stone Penn Easley Japan Tom Haynie Kasley Ed Kirar Ed Kent Harry Barnard Kent Kirar Rieke

N Y Penn League Briefs Highlight Smoked Play and Baltic Spotlight

In a chaotic N Y Penn League moment a runner triggered a smoky scene after a foul ball, with misplays on the bases noted as the action unfolded. Steve Baltic, star in multiple sports at Northern State Teachers College Marquette, delivered strong pitching and fielding, sparking Berthold Marquette's team in an Interstate League context amid diverse Wisconsin standings.

Steve Baltic Cardinal Northern State Teachers College Marquette Wicker Raveeshee Baltic

WPA Piano Recital at Wakefield High School Auditorium

WPA piano project students under Miss Ila Bjorkquist present a recital on Tuesday evening June 23 at 8 o'clock in the Wakefield High School Auditorium. The program features a lineup of solo pieces and several duets by Bet ty Erickson Dolly Nelson Mayme Korpi Gordon Hanson Charlene Pollard Jean Yatchak June Yatchak Sabina Bonino Mary Bonino Violet Salo Selma Seppa Fern Lepisto Florence Hill Helen Sutter Jean Voyer Ellen Ahonen Alli Ahonen Ada Grace Jacobson and others.

WPA Ila Bjorkquist Wakefield High School Beyers Wright Charlene Pollard Grasshopper Sarah—William Presser Beyer Gertrude Koski Eva Bachman Mathews Jernice Hill the Merry Walls Dolores Moran Sabina Bonino Mary Bonino Valse Eice Tahusesen Badann Senl Gerrith Olson Tada Taeda Mildred Nikarado Fern Lepisto Violet Salo Selma Seppa Williams Wilms Helen Sutter Pau Florence Hill Livsey Eenant Tait Ciara Jean Voyer Pnnininnenn Humininetiindes Neion Ina Kivi Happy Farmer Schumanmm Norma Stevenson Peattgy DunGrepe— Grane Oan Ecw Ence Csastud Lila Maki James Irene Luoma Ducelle Enora Sissala Engelmanm Aie Scenasuseee Ellen Vallielle TNS Enccemei Cc Cetapicee Alli Ahonen Porewer—Sousa Ellen Ahonen Ada Grace Jacobson

Welcome speech by Salutatory Lucille Lewandoski Class of 1936

The salutatory address from Lucille Lewandoski Class of 1936 expresses heartfelt welcome to parents and friends and pledges the graduates’ best efforts to honor their presence. It also quotes fireworks laws and a political appeal urging nonpartisan support for Roosevelt, noting reliance on undisclosed bosses and urging unity for the common people.

Lucille Lewandoski Norris Roosevelt

Norris Attacks Landon Nomination and Roosevelts Reelection

Democratic View Senator Norris of Nebraska, allied with the Democratic party, urged Roosevelts re election in a radio address while critiquing the Republican convention in Cleveland. He described Alf M Landon as a candidate with unknown qualities and noted Emil Hurja s Detroit visit as signaling Democratic shifts. Picard hinted at plans post convention and potential senate ambition.

Norris Nebraska Roosevelt Alf M. Landon Kansas Cleveland Emil Hurja James A. Farley Democratic National Committee Frank A. Picard Detroit Frank Knox Knox Michigan Upper Peninsula Picard United States

Fourth of July toy weapons sales restricted by law

Police warn that a 1931 public act bans offering for sale or selling at retail any balloon top toy weapon or cartridge driven item. The act prohibits exposing for sale or using devices like toy pistols cannons or canes that propel tops or balloons, with penalties for violators.

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