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The Wakefield News

Location

Wakefield, Michigan, United States of America

Date

Jun 23, 1932

Page

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Secretay of State Feels Auto Tag Cut Would Helper Aug. First

Michigan lawmakers endorse Frank D. Fitzgerald plan to drop auto license fees to half on August 1 to aid car owners and bolster state funds. He asks legislators to confirm approval and whether to act without Sept. 1 legal constraint, noting $1.4 million in weight tax shortfall.

Secretary of State Fitzgerald Michigan Frank D. Fitzgerald Lansing Dana H. Hinkley Rhe Emer State Administrative Board House Senate

Personal visits and guests across several towns

Mr and Mrs Matt Hoppa and Mae visited in Phelps Wis with relatives. Mr and Mrs A A Moore of Chicago were guests at J M Hammer home. Evan Bullen John Boler and children visited on Madeline Islands. Robert A Burns returned from Green Bay after Rotary district meeting. Mrs Ryan and daughter of Marquette and Mr Franken of Michigamme stayed with Mr and Mrs Jack Brown. B A Benson of China and Ossseo Killian of Innetks Ill guests at H L Trezise. Mrs Russel and sister E S Baird of Oak Park Ill visited the Alfred Wakefield teacher. Mrs Hadley formerly Miss Murdough, Wakefield art instructor. A A Ewing and Roy Schneider of Baltimore Md have been guests at J M Hammer’s.

Matt Hoppa Mae Phelps Wis A. A. Moore Chicago J. M. Hammer Evan Bullen John Boler Madeline Islands Robert A. Burns Green Bay Rotary Ryan Marquette Franken Michigamme Jack Brown Plymouth B. A. Benson Chine Os —Eo Killian Innetks Ill H. L. Trezise Russel

Campaign bid by Grand Rapids city manager for governor

George W. Welsh city manager of Grand Rapids and former lieutenant governor announced his candidacy for governor. Welsh plans to resign July 6 to campaign across the state, seeking the party nomination with a record of service in his hometown.

George W. Welsh Grand Rapids Welsh

Oliver Co Plans To Abandon Chapin Mine At Iron Mountain

Oliver Iron Mining Company will suspend operations at the Chapin mine on August 1 affecting about 450 workers. Pumps will stay until December 31 for inspections before possible sale or takeover. The mine, opened in 1879, produced up to a million tons annually. total output to date was 27 million tons.

Oliver Co Chapin Iron Mountain Chapin Mine Oliver Iron Mining Company United States Steel Corporation George C. Eisele Oliver Company Menominee and Marquette Ranges Riverton Iron River Pioneer Ely Minn Oliver Aragon Norway Chapin Estate Iron Moutain Lake Antoine

Matt Willing Dies at Ashland Hospital

Matt Willing a Cas tile location resident for over 20 years died at Ashland General hospital early Thursday from a heart ailment aggravated by a prior back injury sustained at Eureka mine Ramsay He was born in Finland 47 years ago and came to Wakefield settling in the mines He is survived by his wife and ten children Ewald Arnold Anna Julia Reina Laura Wilfred Oliver Ruth and Eugene Funeral services will be held Monday afternoon at the Finnish Lutheran church with Rev Herman Matero of Ironwood in charge

Matt Willing Castile Ashland General Hospital Eureka Ramsay Mr. Willing Finland Wakefield Ewald Arnold Anna Julia Reina Laura Wilfred Oliver Ruth Eugene Herman Matero Ironwood

Union Church Sunday Services and Schedule

Union Church holds public worship at 11:10 a.m. with the sermon titled Encouragements Divine and Human. An evening song service at 7:30 p.m. followed by an art sermon. Evening worship occurs on the second and fourth Sundays each month.

Union Church

City Lowers Light Rate

The city commission adopted a resolution to cut electric lighting rates from 6 to 5 cents per kilowatt hour after debate. Mayor Cloon proposed deeper cuts for heating use and city lighting, while Commissioner Bedell pushed to lower water and electric meter deposits. no action on latter proposals. The new rates take effect with August meter readings and the final days of that month’s billing.

Cloon Bedell Simonson Hill Mezzano

State Moves to Set Gasoline Standards for Motorists

The department of state plans to urge the 1933 legislature to enact laws establishing standardized gasoline grades for motorists. Currently Michigan lacks consumer guidance beyond fraud and deceit laws for fuels and oils, allowing misrepresented blends to be sold as gasoline.

Department of State Michigan

Finnish Ev. Luth. Church Sunday program postponed

No services due to the absence of the pastor. The Y P C A program for Sunday July 24 is postponed to Sunday July 31. Wednesday July 27 Bible Study Class meets in church parlors at 7 30 p m Members please attend Pastor N Korhonen.

EV. Luth N. Korhonen

Plymouth couple welcomes newborn son

Mr and Mrs Fred Johnson of the Plymouth location announce the birth of their son born Sunday July 17.

Fred Johnson Plymouth

County Board Plans Loans and Budget Totals

The County Board voted to borrow 126 000 dollars but won't draw until mid August or September. Cash on hand was 205 105 53 dollars as of June 30. General fund stands at 85 011 538 after delinquent taxes. Various small funds are listed and transfers approved to adjust hospital and road commission accounts.

County Board of Supervisors Grand Viewpital Road Commission Poor Commission Fund Commission

Plymouth Mine Honored For Safety in 1931 Competition

The 1931 national safety results show Plymouth Mining Company tied for honorable mention with Wakefield and others. Plymouth operated 30 months without an accident, while Mahoning Hibbing in Minnesota earned the Sentinels of Safety trophy with 339,722 man hours worked without a single accident. The honors reflect 350 mines across 34 states under the United States Bureau of Mines.

Nationa United States Bureau of Mines Plymouth Mining Company Mahoning Hibbing Minn Pickands, Mather & Co Plymouth Wakefield Fron Co Wakefield

Wakefield man files for Gogebic mine inspector nomination

Herman Korpi of Wakefield has filed petitions seeking the Republican nomination for mine inspector of Gogebic County. He will run at the September primary. Korpi, a Sun day Lake mine employee, is a well known local resident. The county primary is drawing interest with seven or eight candidates anticipated for the Republican ticket.

Herman Korpi Wakefield Gogebic County J. Korpi Sunday Lake

Bonifas Mills Close for Repairs, Stock Piled Lumber

Bonifas Mills of the Bonifas Lumber company has closed the Marenisco and Winegar saw mills for repairs. Resumption is uncertain, with work likely delayed until late fall. The company holds 35,000,000 feet of graded lumber in Marenisco yards and 21,000,000 feet in stock at Winegar.

Bonifas Mills Marenisco Winegar Bonifas Lumber Company

Seeks Re-North Candidate O Leary Files Candidacy

Gogebic county sheriff Don Denis O Leary has formally announced his renomination bid for the September primary. He won renomination over twelve candidates and is completing his first term with a record seen as strong for the office. Reports suggest Henry Ahola may enter the Democratic race. Ahola is a former Wakefield school board member and currently works as a pumpman at the city water works.

Denis O’leary Gogebic County O’leary Henry Ahola Ahola Wakefield Wakefield School Board City Water Works

Third candidate joins race for state senator in 31st district

Ironwood lawyer Thomas J. Landers and Iron Mountain city attorney Ray Derham entered the race for state senator in Michigan’s 31st district, challenging incumbent Charles W. Richardson of Marquette. Derham, born in Corunna, 43, touted economy and tax reform, fusion of state bureaus, and lower hunting licenses, while Landers emphasized legal practice in Ironwood and local roots. Derham plans district campaigning and underscores equitable tax adjustments for mining areas and reduction of state jobs.

Thomas J. Landers Ironwood Ray Derham Iron Mountain Charles W. Richardson Marquette Anders Iron River Iron County Landers Tronwood University of Detroit Derham Tron Mountain Corunna Mich Law School University of Michigan Detroit Lansing DeWitt United States Russia Michigan State Industrial Accident Board Upper Peninsula Association of American Legion Green Square Upper Peninsula

Munising Fire Service Training Course Report

Fire chief Andy Hood and four firefighters from Munising participate in a state conducted fire fighting training program. The session is run by the fire insurance companies of the state and involves practical instruction and classroom elements.

Andy Hood Theodore Niemi William James Delm Erwin Cormier Sates Munising

City Commission Eyes Salary Cuts and Fewer Meetings

The commission proposes two regular meetings monthly and salary cuts for members. Salaries would drop to 250 for new members starting September next year, with current members already taking a 10 percent voluntary reduction. The mayor’s pay would fall to 350 after the August 1934 election, with current mayor also having cut pay by 10 percent.

Simon Son Commission Simonson Pegar Ae Rter Sa Cloon

Lower Gate Admission To U. P. State Fair

The Up Peninsula State Fair board voted to reduce gate admission to 25 cents with a free gate on Monday August 22. After that date prices revert to 25 cents gate, 25 cents per car, 50 cents grandstand, 75 cents for reserved boxes. children pay 15 cents gate and 25 cents grandstand. The fair will feature harness racing, running horses, and an enhanced entertainment program, aiming to attract large crowds and position the event as a people’s fair.

Upper Peninsula

Rotary Club Bay View Dinner Sparks Evening of Games

Members of the Rotary club and guests enjoyed a chicken dinner at Bay View on Presque Isle lake south of Vinegary. An evening of entertainment and card playing followed the meal, highlighting a social gathering.

Rotary Club Bay View Presque Isle Lake

Immanuel Lutheran Church Picnic and Service Notice

Sunday school at 9 45 a m every Sunday year. Outdoor service at 7 00 p m. Transportation meet at 3 30 p m. Picnic basket urged. Luther League outing next Thursday evening details to follow. Pastor Robert E Byquist committee Viola Hanson Elvira Johnson.

Mter Stewards Thelma Wahlberg Clara Johnson Luther League Viola Hanson Elvira Johnson Robert E. Byquist

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Brucker Ashland Hospital Plymouth Mine Denis O'Leary Simorson U. P. State Fair Immanuel Lutheran Church
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