Work ethic urged for graduates and miners taxed
A column urges graduates to work hard and stay loyal to employers, citing Elbert Hubbard on undivided service. It also notes mining tax costs in Gogebic county, referencing Oliver Iron Range profits and high taxes that threaten future development, with a Vox Pop on wartime morale. Virgil Wilcox, a Canadian airforce officer, discusses Britain's resolve and shows optimism about victory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gogebic County
Virgil Wilcox
Trenton
Ontario
Baney
Wakefield
Wilcox
Canadian Airforce
Viden
Manitoba
RAF
Britain
Tavern permits denied again in city
City commission refused to reconsider tavern license denials for Mrs. Stella Kanieski and Mrs. Goldie Bolo after arguments by attorney W F Pellew. Budget details show next year funds of 113 152.43 for general use plus 4 000 bond tax, with department totals and WPA sponsorship listed. Building permits issued for several homes and equipment quotes approved. Police report notes three stores broken into, juvenile suspects under hearing, one offender on probation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. F. Pellew
Stella Kanieski
Goldie Bolo
City Commission
Colberg
State Liquor Control Commission
Wilson
Roberts
Kuivinen
Pellew
Finance Department
Jacob Gouza
George Graikowski
Tom Sporcich
Edward Lepinski
Anton Zielinski
Kelly-How-Thompson Company
Delta Hardware Company
Pioneer Engineering Company
Louis Sacks Clothing
Federal
Peoples Cooperative
Two Wakefield Pioneers Die During Week
Funeral services were held for John Wahlberg who died Monday in Ashland hospital. Wahlberg, born in Helsingfors Finland in 1855, arrived in 1893, worked as carpenter, later sewer project supervisor, janitor at local schools. Surviving are daughter Karin, son Einer, and relatives including Cavenders and Nelie of St. Louis. Funeral in Duluth Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Wahlberg
Ashland
F. W. Kaskinen
Finnish Lutheran Church
Wahlberg
John
Victor Lepisto
Victor Nurmi
John Mattson
Emil Seppa
Matt Waataja
Mr. Wahlberg
Helsingfors
Helsinki
Finland
Karin
Einer Wahlberg
Arthur Cavender
Thomas
Jeanette
George Cavender
Duluth
Alfred
St. Mary's Hospital
Sister Alfred
Elizabeth Cavender
Northern State Teachers College
Marquette
Ironwood
Order of St. Scholastica
St. Cloud, Minn
West Duluth
Arthur
George
Frank
San Francisco
Walter
Superior
Nelie
St. Louis
Arthur Cavender Jr
Chicago
Savine Cavender
Fort Knox
Kentucky
Two Die In Car Wreck Near Tula
Two Ishpeming men were killed and their wives seriously injured early Sunday in a high speed crash on M-28 near Tula. Anthony Lancharte 31 and Howard Duquette 30 died. wives Loncharte and Duquette suffered severe injuries. Both women remained hospitalized as doctors reported improvement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tula
Anthony Lancharte
Bessemer
Howard Duquette
Wakefield Hospital
Loncharte
H. A. Tressel
Duquette
Anton Loncharte
Bessemer High School
Northern State Teachers College
Cliffs Mining Co
Ishpeming
Gogebic County
Duluth Class of 1941 Receives Diplomas at Wakefield Theatre
H. H. Belkema, Duluth school superintendent, urged 96 graduates and friends at the Wakefield theatre Thursday evening to practice six virtues for a "great adventure" in life as they received their diplomas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. H. Belkema
Duluth
Wakefield Theatre
Belkema
Virginia Trebilcock
James Trebilcock
Arleene Niemi
Ted Niemi
H. B. Sutter
Wakefield Township
C. E. Nelson
Vera Babka
Michigan Draft Registration Opens July 1 for 21-Year-Olds
Michigan announces all men 21 on or after October 16 1940 and before midnight July 1 1941 must register with their Local Selective Service Board on July 1. Registrants in Gogebic County will register at the courthouse in Bessemer from 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. Aliens and citizens 21 to 36 who arrived since Oct 16 1940 must also appear. Those away may register at nearest Local Board and cards sent to home board.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michigan
Congress
Selective Service Board
Col. E. M. Rosecrans
Rosecrans
Selective Service Local Boards
Colonel Rosecrans
United States
Ernest Weidman Fatally Hurt At Mill Accident
Ernest Weidman, 32, died at Wakefield hospital from injuries suffered Monday at the Connor Lumber and Land Co. mill north of Wakefield. A tractor incident occurred when a jim pole used for a new tramway broke, crushing him. He was the son of Mrs. Ethel Weidman and eldest of 12 children. Funeral plans not set.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ernest Weidman
Wakefield
Connor Lumber and Land Co
Weidman
Connor
Ethel Weidman
City Budget for 1941 42 Published This Week
The Wakefield News publishes the fiscal year budget July 1 1941 to July 1 1942 detailing planned activities estimated expenses for improvements and maintenance and administrative costs plus expected revenues overdrafts and balances. A public hearing is set for Wednesday July 2 at 1 PM before the city commission to hear protests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wakefield News
Commission
Immanuel Lutheran Church Schedule and District Luther League
Immanuel Lutheran announces Sunday school at 9 30 a m and divine worship at 11 a m. Choir meets Wednesday at 7 p m. The Young Womens Missionary Society gathers Thursday at Miss Esther Olson's home with Miss Elvira Johnson assisting. Luther League convention in Wisconsin Rapids Wednesday and Thursday. Robert E Byquist, Pastor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Young Womens’ Missionary Society
Esther Olson
Elvira Johnson
Luther League
Wisconsin Rapids
Robert E. Byquist
Style Trends by Sydella in Black Sheer Hosiery
Fashion notes from Sydella on black sheer stockings returning as a staple. Silk and nylon blends pair with elegant blacks from day to night, with options in calf or suede finishes and satin for evening wear.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Nghegr
Elbert Hubbard
Skillings’ Mining Review
Oliver Iron Range
Guy E. Diehl
Minnesota Tax Commission
Oliver Company
Lake Erie
Minnesota
Gogebic Range
Mesaba Range
Upper Michigan
St. Joseph's Hospital, Ashland
Grace Wojciehowski
Frank Wojciehowski
Board of Supervisors
Tax Commission
Wilbert Wedenoja
University of Michigan
June Buccanero
Duluth Business University
Celeste Buccanero
Simon Schmidt
Center
N. D
Catherine
Lawrence Londo
Henry Londo
Jack Spur
St. Mary’s Church
Drengacz
Isaac Saari
Legion Auxiliary
Meryle Cormier
Wakefield High School
Immanuel Lutheran Church
Sydella
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