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Newspaper
The Wakefield News
Location
Wakefield, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Jun 26, 1937
Page
2
The piece argues for stable contracts in steel labor battles and criticizes CIO tactics. It extols home ownership as civic and economic strength, urging Wakefield residents to invest in homes, support local merchants, and boost community pride to counter unrest and promote reconstruction.
Judge Malcolm Hatfield discusses the rise in court involvement for youths in Berrien County Michigan. He links parental dishonesty to future juvenile behavior and notes that families contribute to a cycle of disobedience. The column promises continuation next week.
The nation will meet on Lake Erie's shores in Cleveland for 101 days of the 1937 Great Lakes Exposition. More than 5,000,000 visitors are expected to attend the 150 acre grounds with numerous free shows and easy access. Winterland on ice, Billy Rose Aquacade, bands, free shows, Pioneer Palace, Tony Sarg marionettes, Byrd ship, picnic grounds, Trailer City, and night fireworks are among attractions.
Michigan conservation department authorizes predatory animal control funded by 115000 from state streams and game funds. Wolves and coyotes will be hunted or trapped with bounties 15 for males 20 for females, trappers to report within seven days, skins owned by the state, bobcats to receive no bounties after July 1.
A spirited editorial decries Senate moves to expand liquor by the glass and restore saloon culture, arguing it fuels prohibition-era abuses and endangers public safety. The piece urges caution, cites rising liquor access, women at bars, vehicle fatalities, and a return to stricter controls, while noting Grand Rapids executives seek a Jan 1 1938 effective date for changes. It also highlights fish law details including licenses, creel limits, and species size rules.
Mrs S N Tyack and children left for Chicago with Mr Tyack guiding to Oshkosh. Jol liffe siblings returned from Alamazoo where they studied. Kuivinen party headed to Detroit for summer sessions at City College. Ahola Lusa and others visited Ashland. Komove to Marquette for Northern State Teachers College summer program. Rotary officers elected including Robert A Burns as president. Local officials note city payroll and tax figures. tax collection to start July 1. City valuation and mine and property valuations adjusted. Election filings and legal cases noted with continued court activity. Residents return from Marquette Normal College. birthday party honored Mrs Rowell. Witness examination in Valisano vs Chicago Northwestern case begins. damages sought. Mrs C W Jacobson visited Duluth and Mesa Bar range.
A brutal storm last Monday into Monday night dumped torrents of hail and rain in the village. South facing windows shattered, tar paper roofs torn apart, and James Cairelli’s greenhouse ruined. Estimated losses run 5000 to 6000 dollars. Nearby mines and towns remained untouched. Mrs Frederickson and son Dave visited Minneapolis for a week, Katherine McNamara returned from teaching there for summer vacation. Local car agent L. W. Margison sold a five passenger touring car to John Ozzello. Miller updates on music exposure and Wakefield ties. Ginger Gilbert declined hospital staff assistant role in favor of partner Wm Reynolds.
Twenty two years ago June 26 1915 Wakefield Fairies suffer a 10 to 5 defeat to Ironwood M A C after a 7 to 3 loss to Park Falls. The White Elephants beat Trainmen 8 to 5, Tigers beat Marenisco 8 to 3 with Rydeski homer and Bolen pitching. Rob Johnson of Calumet marries Miss Emma Hanson of Wakefield at Bessemer Swedish Lutheran parsonage. Guests visit Mrs Ed Neidhold in Wakefield.
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