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Newspaper
The Wakefield News
Location
Wakefield, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Jun 28, 1940
Page
1
County political scene shows Arthur Pertile seeking Republican sheriff nomination while Ed Berlin eyes a Democrat bid. Rumors swirl around Packy McFarlane, Kenneth Berger, and others as probate and prosecutor contests loom. John Bennett may face Judge Wright, with Hook facing Garvey, and Governor Dickinson outlining wartime priorities.
The Gogebic county board of supervisors set total real estate and personal property valuation at 35,019,585 dollars during the annual equalization meeting. Wakefield carries the second highest valuation. distributions of the county tax are specified for Ironwood and Rudolph Anderson. The board authorized meetings for state conventions, adjusted welfare board pay, and sought funds and WPA projects to support relief and airport improvements amid ongoing county costs.
The Wakefield Township School Census for 1940 lists 1428 children ages 5 to 9 as of May 31, 1940, announced by the superintendent. This marks a drop of 26 from 1939’s 1454, with 1938 at 1493, a net loss of 65 over two years.
Michigan expects a fiscal year end surplus of at least 1.25 million dollars, reducing the inherited deficit to about 29.295 million. The 1949 Legislature projected 53.402 million in revenues, with an added 6.637 million from incomplete tax returns and other taxes. An extra 1.1 million was appropriated for welfare by the Little Legislature this spring.
About 200 men returned to work this week in the woods and mill at Connor Lumber and Land Co north of Wakefield. The mill, closed two months ago for extensive repairs, is on one shift now. The outlook for a healthy lumber market supports steady operation through summer and winter.
Apartments near completion in a remodeled building moved from the former Jack Sper school to a Pierce street site. The Peter's apartments, under renovation, reflect city housing efforts and redevelopment of historic structures.
The Fin nish Lutheran National church will confirm a class of ten on Sunday at 9 o clock at the local church. The event marks a scheduled rite with ten confirmands expected to participate.
The city tax for 1940 will be payable July 1 and after at city hall. The total tax to be collected is 114.41092 dollars, excluding bond tax, compared with 224.41270 dollars in 1920 and in 1990. The city expects total income of 183,035.92 dollars for the coming year.
The speedboat racing committee reports many entries for the Fourth of July program. Veteran racer George Seeman, who had retired two years ago, returns to compete, traveling hundreds of miles to witness the event.
The Gogebic Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution will dedicate a bronze marker on July 4 at 9 15 am near the Colby mine site. The 16 by 20 inch stone carries the inscription noting iron ore discovery about 1830 by Richard Langford, the event marked with prayers, music, and speeches.
The Rev. Epps was reassigned from Lake Linden to southern Michigan. The Rev. E B Pearce of Ironwood will serve Asbury Methodist in Detroit, while the Rev. E C Parlin of Newport moves to Crystal Falls. The Rev. Hedley Bennett of Crystal Falls goes to Ironwood and the Rev. W G Prout from Munising to Newport.
A change in school election laws is outlined by Robert A. Burns school attorney who notes that district electors may vote by absent voter's ballot at school elections. Voters can apply to J A Frederick for supplies.
Dr. L. G. Wilson, ending his first term, announced his candidacy for re election. He notes a balanced budget and full WPA and public works plans for the coming year. Opponents are not yet sure, with Roy Johns and former mayor J. P. Cloon among those who have discussed the race.
The St Marys church congregation honored Rev Fr Thomas Drengacz at a Community building party marking 20 years since his ordination. He was ordained June 24, 1920 at St Peters Cathedral Marquette by Bishop Eis. The evening featured talks music cards and gifts for the pastor and remarks from visiting clergy.
Wakefield Chapter of the Order of DeMolay selects new officers at Thursday meeting led by Master Councillor Jack Peters who succeeds Jack Thompson. Senior Counsellor Bill Trezise and Junior Counsellor Rudolph Wedenoja named, with a full slate of officers including Scribe Robert Coole and Treasurer Bruce Wortley. Chapter leaders are Arthur Stoughton and Russell Bowers of the Wakefield Masonic lodge.
Last Saturday night a thief entered Micky's Variety on Sunday Lake Street via the back door and stole $90 from the till. L. G. Courtney upstairs tenant found the door ajar and alerted police. No other items missing. officers pursue several clues. Mecikalski was away. cash left in drawer after closing.
Commissioner A. W. Colberg and J. H. Trebilcock join City Accountant William Jacobson at the upper peninsula conference of the League of Michigan Municipalities in Houghton this week. The talks cover municipal financing and administration and service progress.
The city commission, unsettled after weeks of calm, again faced heated debate at Wednesday's meeting. A request from the American Legion for a Fourth of July booth sparked discussion with the Chamber of Commerce, while bids for a gravel pit project were split by Trebilcock over cedar poles. The budget faced a setback as Trebilcock and Kuivinen pushed to cut the city attorney and health officer salaries, but the measure failed and the budget passed with five to one vote.
Immanuel Lutheran Church announces Sunday school at 9 30 a m and divine worship at 11 a m. The Board of Administration meets Tuesday at 8 pm in the church basement. Adult religious instruction begins Wednesday at 7 30 pm at the parsonage. The Men’s Club gathers Friday evening in the church parlors. all men are invited to participate. Robert E Byquist pastor.
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