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The Wakefield News

Location

Wakefield, Michigan, United States of America

Date

Jun 21, 1940

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Debate on Labor Discord and National Defense in Michigan

The piece outlines mounting labor unrest amid wartime needs as Michigan plants face pressure to limit strikes and grant management powers. It cites sabotage fears, calls for precautions, and quotes French wartime production insights to argue that cooperation between capital and labor is essential for national security and democratic resilience.

Michigan United States CLO Oscar G. Olander State Police Olander England Canada France French Republic Af Deladier Reynauld Winston Churchill

County Fair Dates Moved to July 8 9 10

The annual county fair has been advanced to July 8 9 and 10 with a new program focusing on entertainment and contests. Highlights include a children’s variety show amateur contests jitterbug bands and a 4 H queen parade plus the Goodman Wonder shows and a freak sideshow.

Agricultural Committee The Board of Supervisors Fair Board L. J. Cartwright Ripley Wakefield

Mrs Elizabeth Anderson 81 Dies at Daughter's Home

Mrs Elizabeth Anderson age 81 died at her daughter’s home after five o’clock last Sunday evening. She had moved from Bessemer two years ago and was born February 12 1859 in Fallingsbro Locken Orebrolan Sweden. She immigrated to the United States in 1882 and married John Anderson July 14 1882 in Commonwealth Wisconsin. She is survived by daughter Mrs Henry Olson, another daughter Mrs Alex Frederickson of Iron Mountain, four grandchildren, and was buried at Sharon Lutheran church cemetery in Bessemer after funeral services conducted by Rev F E W Eastman.

Elizabeth Anderson Henry Olson Bessemer Anderson Fallingsbro Locken Orebrolan Sweden F. E. W. Eastman Bessemer Cemetery

Mrs Mustapaa dies after long illness

Mrs. Matt Mustapaa 65 died Saturday morning at a state hospital where she had been a patient for 22 years. Born in Finland August 14 1874 she is survived by her husband three sons Matt Eli and Walfred all of Wakefield and four daughters Mrs E Biagi Westville Ill Mrs Henry Pokonen Wakefield Martha at home and Florence Ishpeming Funeral services were held Sunday afternoon with Rev Garrisson of the Presbyterian church officiating.

Ishpeming Garrisson The Presbyterian Church

Local Girl Edna Lepisto to Wed John Miles This June

Mr and Mrs Victor Lepisto announce the coming marriage of their daughter Miss Edna Mildred Lepisto to John Richard Miles of Ann Arbor. The wedding is set for Saturday, June 29. Miss Lepisto, a local graduate, Albion College alumna and former teacher in the area and Roseville, Michigan, has built a career in education.

Victor Lepisto Edna Mildred John Richard Miles Ann Arbor Lepisto Albion College Roseville Mich

Laura Grigg Weds Albert Ohman in Immanuel Lutheran Ceremony

Miss Laura Mary Grigg daughter of Mr and Mrs Charles Grigg Brotherton becomes bride of Albert Roland Ohman son of Mr and Mrs John Ohman in a Saturday morning service at Immanuel Lutheran Church. Rev Jesse Epps officiated Mendelssohn wedding march played by June Haglund. Reception at bride's home followed by a brief wedding trip.

Laura Mary Grigg Charles Harry Grigg Brotherton Albert Roland Ohman John Ohman Immanuel Lutheran Church Jesse Epps Mendelssohn June Haglund Eleanor Carr Dorothy Hanson Elsie Grigg Carl Arvid Ohman Fred Kemp Mary Ellen Stambaugh Albert Holte Lavinia Beverly Audrey Eau Claire Louis Uren Bessemer

Rebekah Assembly Chooses Ironwood Leaders at District Meet

About 100 Rebekahs from Ontonagon Trout Creek Iron River Bessemer Ironwood and Ashland Wis attended the district convention. A Past President’s lunch preceded sessions led by President Myrtle Focht Ironwood and Vice President Pearl Bennett. Officers elected included Luella Best Wakefield president and Alice Thompson Trout Creek secretary pro tem Elizabeth Robbins Ironwood served as secretary pro tem. The next district convention will be held in Ironwood next June.

Lakeview Inn Legion Room Mytrle S. Focht Ironwood Pearl Bennett Sidnaw Elizabeth Robbins Methodist Church Luella Best Wakefield Alice Thompson Trout Sreek Mayme Berger Bessemer Lilly Hurd Ontonagon

Water carnival plans set for Fourth of July celebration

A Chamber of Commerce committee led by Roy Johns finalized a full day on Sunday Lake for the Fourth of July events. The program starts at nine with a parade including new float categories, children’s races, and concludes with a Venetian parade and fireworks. Speed boat races sanctioned by the National Outboard Motor Association will feature boats from Robbinsdale and Duluth, plus a plug casting contest. The committee aims to build floats on an enclosed ice rink and invites public boat entries.

The Chamber of Commerce Roy Johns Lake Street Robbinsdale, Minn Boat Club Duluth National Outboard Motor Association Sunday Lake

Residents of Oshkosh Married Here Tuesday

A quiet 6 am wedding at St Marys Catholic church in Oshkosh Wisconsin united Mrs Evelyn Hrbacek Goodwin and Leo Schubert both of Oshkosh. Rev Father Thomas Drengacz officiated. The couple will reside in Oshkosh after a wedding trip to the Upper Peninsula with attendants Jane and Jack Gribble.

St. Mary's Catholic Church Evelyn Hrbacek Goodwin Oshkosh Wis Leo Schubert Thomas Drengacz Jane Jack Gribble Harry Gribble Upper Peninsula

Matron Miss Mayme Shea Takes Wakefield Hospital Post

Miss Mayme Shea of Ironwood becomes matron of Wakefield hospital. She assumed duties Saturday, June 15, after training at Kahler School of Nursing in Rochester, a program connected with the Mayo Clinic.

Mayme Shea Ironwood Wakefield Hospital

Corps Arranges Rehearsals For Sons of the Legion

The Sons of the Legion Drum and Bugle corps will hold two weekly rehearsals during summer vacation. From 1 to 2 PM on Tuesdays and Thursdays they will meet with marching practice on Tuesdays and individual bugle and drum instruction on Thursdays.

Sons of the Legion Drum and Bugle Corps

Wakefield Schools Win Reapproval From Board

Department of Public Instruction notifies Wakefield schools of renewed approval. The letter notes effort to meet community needs and urges ongoing professional development. Four staff lack four years of higher education. four meet it. sixteen have five or more years. average staff training exceeds four years.

Wakefield Department of Public Instruction

Jackson High School Coach Receives High Praise

The long serving coach and teacher at Jackson High School in Missouri is praised as highly qualified among this year’s graduates. Seefeld, twenty five, is noted for graduation readiness as a standout among the class.

Jackson, Mo Seefeld

Trettins Receive Gift at Card Party

Refreshments were served during a community card party where Mr. and Mrs. Trettin were honored with a gift from friends as a memento of the occasion.

Mrs. Trettin

NYA Helps Michigan Grads With Part Time Work

More than twenty four thousand six hundred seventy five Michigan high school and college graduates and summer leavers used National Youth Administration work programs this year. NYA paid up to six dollars monthly for jobs assigned by school officials. Birth announcements note a son born to Nels Luoma at General Hospital and another to Phillip Bliecher and Geraldine Desonia of this city. Mrs Budgick and baby discharged from hospital.

NYA Michigan National Youth Administration Nels Luoma Wico General Hospital Thomas Desonia Phillip Bliecher Gary Ind Bliecher Geraldine Desonia

City Commission Holds Busy Session Actions and Proposals

The city commission met Wednesday handling train stop at Putnam and Sunday Lake crossings, church property approaches, and county fair band use. They granted building permits, discussed road oil bids, and debated a receiving vault at Lakeview cemetery while plans for Sunday Lake gates proceed.

City Commission J. Husemeir Northwestern Railway Putnam Sunday Lake Street Thomas Drengacz St. Mary’s Catholic Church John Gilbert Ernest Carr James Jacobson Ce Oe Mircha Dimitroff St Theresa Lodge Trebilcock Sunday Lake Lakeview Cemetery

Mildred Miljevich Graduates at Wayne Olympia Law School

A record 1274 graduates receive degrees in the first evening at Olympia Law School. Miss Mildred Miljevich of this city completes her degree as part of the year's class with Rabbi Leo M. Franklin noted among speakers.

Olympia Leo M. Franklin Mildred Miljevich

Radowski Returns as Eddy Park Lifeguard This Summer

Walter Radowski will again guard Eddy Park beach this summer with more lifeguards to be added later. He plans a large swimming program including advanced lifesaving and beginner classes. Beach hours are 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Parents should supervise children during those hours. A full class schedule will be announced soon.

Walter Radowski Eddy Park Radowski

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