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Newspaper

The Wakefield News

Location

Wakefield, Michigan, United States of America

Date

Jun 26, 1926

Page

6

Green Smith seek return to democratic government

A political campaign report describes Green and Smith urging a democratic government, praising Greenbacker ideals and the successful management in Ionia. Mayor Smith forecasts Groesbeck’s defeat in Wayne County and cites Detroit paving bids, urging an honest, efficient, and well organized road program with publicity rights. The Wakefield party includes Fred Green and officials, touring Wakefield, Gogebic, and Houghton, with a 150-car parade in Houghton. Ernest Swanson leaves Wakfield Hardware and Furniture. Alec Harry becomes sole proprietor.

Green Ionia Smith Wayne County Detroit Groesbeck Groesbeck Law Conservation Department A. L. Rummel W. 8. Baird John Holland A. M. Gilbert W. H. McNamara J. W. Bedell F. E. Hook Wakefield Fred Green Painesdale Houghton Ernest Swanson Wakfield Hardware and Furniture Company Alec Harry

Hornibrook Captures Trusty At Thomaston Thursday

Douchey, an escapee from Wakefield, hid along the waterfront then rode the South Shore train to Thomaston. He claims hunger and exposure after two nights on the run and says he believed he was not yet eligible for parole. Authorities plan to arraign him on escaping prison, with a new law mandating prosecution. He faces a full five year term and a bread and water diet before rejoining the yard.

Marquette South Shore Thomaston Wakefield Hornibrook Mann Peming Corgan Douchey

Rural Route Begins Next Thursday From Wakefield

The first rural route out of Wakefield starts Thursday July 1 covering Plymouth Wico Cass tile Brotherton Pike and part of Sunday Lake. Verona post office remains open and mail continues there. No extension to Thomaston unless postal approval. Thomaston office stays open pending Rural Route request.

Wakefield Plymouth Wico Castile Brotherton Pike Sunday Lake Verona Thomaston

Inauguration of New Mail Route Requires Signature

Patrons on the new route must visit the local post office to sign required papers for home delivery before July 1 to facilitate the service inauguration.

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Davis and Fehr Trusty Mutt Jeff Goldman
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