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Newspaper

The Wakefield News

Location

Wakefield, Michigan, United States of America

Date

Jun 23, 1950

Page

6

Almost A Mistake: Aaron Jordan Chooses Hollywood

Aaron Jordan quits his Chicago ad job to write movie scripts in Hollywood with his wife Sally. After months of near success and one insured finger incident, an insurance adjuster offers work as a dialogue writer at $250 to start, nearly $300, and they accept.

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Graduation crowds fill Ann Arbor stadium in mass convocation

More than 20 000 people, two thirds of Gogebic county population, packed a section of the big stadium to witness over 4 000 graduates from Michigan University colleges. The piece notes the scale of the state institution, suggests smaller schools for first years, and comments on police presence and traffic along US 16. It also mentions a family wedding, hospital stay of Linwood Noyes, Lake Gogebic fishing reports, and local shop restorations.

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Wakefield News Publishes Weekly Local Notices

The Wakefield News issued weekly editions from Wakefield Michigan. The 1913 notice appears as a second class matter with a nominal price and postal entry details indicating routine community notices and ads within the publication.

Wakefield News Wakefield Michigan

Left Hand Corner on Highway Funds Demand for Adequate Roads

A editorial urges higher highway user taxes to fund safer, better Michigan roads. It criticizes current administration limits, calls for legislative action this year, and warns that increased revenues will save time and reduce driving costs as traffic and commercial vehicles rise.

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Engagement Announced for Helms and Harold Shoch

Mr. and Mrs. Eino Haukkala announce the engagement of their daughter Miss Helms to Harold Shoch of Oak Park Illinois. Miss Haukkala is a school librarian and the groom to be is an instructor at Gogebic Junior College.

Eino Haukkala Miss Helms Harold Shoch Oak Park Ill Miss Haukkala Gogebic Junior College

Warns Against Speeding in Wakefield Traffic Campaign

Chief Matt Hill announced Wakefield has joined with the Michigan State Safety Commission in a vigorous traffic accident prevention program focusing on speed control. He warned that speeding is the top killer in crashes and that about one in three fatal accidents involve a speed violation. He noted nighttime visibility and slippery pavement increase risk and that more traffic elevates chances of emergencies.

Matt Hill Wakefield Michigan State Safety Commission

Methodist Church Sunday Service With Guest Preacher

The Methodist Church invites worship Sunday at 11 10 with Rev Joseph Oatey as guest preacher The choir rehearses Thursday at 7 00.

Methodist Joseph Oatey

For Sale Two Adjoining Lots on Ascherman Street Wakefield

Two adjoining building lots on Ascherman Street in Wakefield with sewer and water connections. Contact Ben Desonia at 6011 for details.

Ascherman St Wakefield Ben Desonia

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