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Newspaper
The Wakefield News
Location
Wakefield, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Jun 27, 1952
Page
2
Publication note states Wakefield News is issued weekly and filed as second class matter on November 18, 1913 at the Wakefield Michigan post office under the act of March 3, 1879.
George W. Welsh, former Michigan House speaker and Grand Rapids official, runs for lieutenant governor. He backed a surplus and school funding amendment. Groesbeck endorses him personally and financially. The piece notes Welsh's governance experience and national attention from his mayoral tenure and town meetings.
Readers ask about dependents and filing times for Social Security benefits. A mother dependent on a contributor can receive monthly benefits after the contributor’s death for life if she does not remarry. A 65th birthday timing advice is to file near age 65 at the local Social Security office, such as Santa Barbara California’s Post Office Building office.
A portrait of Senator Robert A Taft in a candid memoir by his wife Mrs Robt A Taft. The feature teases an intimate glimpse of the future president and notes the Detroit Sunday Times exclusive in The New Color Gravure American Weekly.
Regular meeting held in Wakefield Michigan council chambers on Monday June 16 1952 at 4 00 pm. Present were Councilmen Patyk Lusa Trebilcock Westland with Mayor pro tem Lusa presiding. Minutes of June 2 1952 approved. Payrolls and local tax receipts listed from May 16 1952 to May 31 1952 including city payrolls state sales tax and various payments to vendors and officials.
Wakefield city government approves bids for a full storm and sanitary sewer survey. The Francis Engineering Co. wins a $1,100 contract to study a new sewage plant and advise on water wells and a permanent supply site. The council also plans water testing results and 4th of July donation.
Notice to qualified electors of the School District of the Township and City of Wakefield Gogebic County Michigan. Annual meeting set at Wakefield Senior High School with polls open 7 to 8 in CST. Between 3 and 5 pm, business may be transacted. Dated June 20 1952.
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