Irate Citizens Push Storm Sewer Plan at City Meeting
A Monday council meeting heard Carl Val esano lead a demand for action on a storm sewer after a flash flood damaged basements. He accused council members of delaying the project despite funds and pipe being set aside. City manager George Meholik urged a full survey before construction. Bids for the survey ranged from 1100 to 7000 dollars. The session also noted street junk complaints and announced a visit by Congressman Charles Potter after the Gogebic district Legion convention.
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Carl Valesano
Valesano
James Kilcock
George Meholick
Oscar Maki
Light and Power
Francis
William Carroll
Michigan
Charles E. Potter
Cheboygan
United States Junior Chamber of Commerce
America
United States
House of Representatives
Potter
Gogebic County
Tron River
Duluth Good Willers Here Next Tuesday Parade Planned
A visiting group of Duluth business leaders will arrive Tuesday afternoon around 2 p m in Wakefield. About 100 Good Willers are expected to participate, with a parade forming on US 2 to traverse the business district led by the high school band and drum corps. Local arrangements are by the chamber of commerce. The tour includes stops in Proctor and Bessemer before an evening meeting in Ironwood.
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Duluth
Wakefield
Willers
Lakes City
Chamber of Commerce
Us-2
Bessemer
Ironwood
Mickey Gets Promotion and Two Sergeants Rise
Cpl. John Mongiat promoted to sergeant and placed in charge of the Newberry post. He previously served at Wakefield and Cheboygan, and succeeds Sgt. James Demaray who retires July 1. Mongiat holds one bravery citation and two meritorious service awards. Cpl. Arthur Long also promoted to sergeant and becomes administrative assistant at the East Lansing superintendent’s office.
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Mickey
Cpl
Long
John
Mickey) Mongiat
Newberry
Wakefield
James Demaray
Mongiat
Cheboygan
Arthur Long
East Lansing
Funeral for Raymond Trudgeon Draws Family North
Mr and Mrs Reuben Trudgeon and Mr and Mrs Garnet Trudgeon leave Friday for Sault Ste Marie to attend the funeral of Raymond Trudgeon 51 who died after a Sunday stroke. He taught in the Soo schools for many years and is survived by his wife three children and four brothers Garnet Reuben Wakefield Alfred Lansing William Ely Minn and Howard Independence Mo.
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Reuben Trudgeon
Garnet Trudgeon
Sault Ste Marie
Raymond Trudgeon
Trudgeon
Soo
Garnet
Reuben
Wakefield
Alfred
Lansing
William
Ely
Minn
Howard
Independence
Alger Campaign Visit Set for Wakefield Sunday
Fred M. Alger, secretary of state and Republican governor candidate, will tour Gogebic county Sunday to meet supporters. He will visit Wakefield with William Kuivinen guiding Wakefield interests, and he is scheduled to be heard on WJMS at noon.
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Alger
Fred M. Alger
Gogebic County
Wakefield
William Kuivinen
Mr. Alger
WJMS
City regulate junk dealers and manager conference visit
The council states noncompliance with junk dealer regulations and authorizes the manager to attend the International City Managers Association conference in Kansas City Missouri. It also approves funds for the July 4th celebration.
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International City Manager’s Association
Kansas City
Thomaston Man Reunites With Sister After 51 Years
Thomaston resident Mike Walla, 68, traveled from Wakefield Michigan to Johnson City New York to meet his sister Josephine Krall for the first time in 51 years. After decades of letters and banking help, a Midwest bank track led to a warm reunion at her home on 22 Morton Street.
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Mike Wallis
Thomaston
Binghamton
N. Y
Mike
Joe Kingsmuth
First National Bank
Joe
Binghamton Sunday Press
Josephine Krall
Michael
Morton Street
Johnson City
Michael Walla
Wakefield
Mich
Walla
New York City
Pennsylvania
1000 Poppies Bring $170.25 in Sales
The annual poppy sale led by Mrs. R. F. Cloon and Mrs. John Novak reported receipts of 170.25 this week. Legion Auxiliary president Mrs. T. J. Wojciechowski praised the group for canvassing the city as they prepare to attend the district convention at Iron River this weekend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. F. Cloon
John Novak
T. J. Wojciechowski
The
Legion Auxiliary
Iron River
Rain Causes Flooding at Lake View Inn Basement
A nearly four inch rainfall early Monday caused flooding with Lake View Inn suffering the greatest loss as basement waters ruined supplies electrical gear and other materials.
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Soe
Goa
Lake View Inn
Bible School Enrolls Hundreds At Central School
More than 200 children from kindergarten through elementary ages attend daily vacation bible school run by the Lutheran and Methodist churches at Central School. The program ends June 27 with a Parents Night program.
Polovitz Couple Spends Summer With Greenville Family
Mr and Mrs Mike Polovitz spend the summer with his parents at a Plymouth location Mrs Polovitz accompanies him. During the past year Mike has served as an instructor at Emporia College Kan.
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Mike Polovitz
Wakefield Water Project Fails To Deliver City Supply
City manager George Meholick reports the Wakefield water development program begun April 8, 1949 with Layne Northwest Co. failed to provide a guaranteed 500,000 gallons per day. He outlines reasons for the shortfall and calls for public cooperation and long range planning for municipal improvements.
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Wakefield
George Meholick
City of
Layne-Northwest Company
Milwaukee
Wisconsin
Willow Branch
State Highway Department
Department of Conservation
State of
Michigan
Layne- Northwest Company
Camporee Notes Highlight Wakefield Scouts and Wins
Wakefield troops 101 and 147 attended the first camporee of the season sponsored by the Rotary Club and Holy Name Society. Troop 147 won multiple crafts awards and earned the Scouts Trail award for best spirit, while Troop 101 received honors for knowledge and activities. Also reported: infant David Bruce Zorich died after abdominal complications following birth at Jasper County Hospital. Graveside services were held at Weston cemetery.
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David Buuce Zorich
George Zorich
Jasper County Hospital
Little David Bruce
Indianapolis
Eernee
David Bruce
Delos Dean
Jacqueline
Dean) Zorich
Also Mentioned on This Page
Duluth “Good Willers
Can Legion
Upper Peninsula
Stambaugh
Nelson Athletic Field
Winona
Racine Kitties
Park River Falls
Wis
Michigan National Guard
Legion
Ramsay Parish
Louis Cappo
Christ the King Church
Ramsay
Bessemer Township Memorial Park
Holy Names and Altar Rosary Societies
Range
Clarence Jacobson
Victory
Order of Eastern Star
Association
Layne-Northwest
John J. Ferris
United States Geological Survey
Lynn Miller
Michigan State Geological Survey Division
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