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Newspaper
The Wakefield News
Location
Wakefield, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Jun 28, 1940
Page
10
Mrs Street reports war conditions in England from London, noting mail delays, high travel fares for American refugees, and daily life under threat. She describes shelter plans, evacuation realities, sugar rationing, first aid readiness, and the resilient spirit of Londoners amid battles in Holland and Belgium.
The map highlights Upper Peninsula routes and aligns with hard surfacing US-2 and US-41 as part of the state program. Nearly 3 million dollars is allotted for these routes, detailing specific sums for US-2 sections from Sault Ste. Marie to Ironwood and Seney, US-41 from Menominee to Copper Harbor, and US-45 to the Wisconsin boundary.
The Michigan Boys and Girls Work Council will convene September 13 and 14 in Owosso with 300 to 400 leaders expected. President Arthur G. T. Courteau says the program aims to coordinate youth work across organizations, summarize current youth status surveys, and address employment trends and the defense program. Invitations go to groups in education delinquency recreation emergency employment and related fields.
The Emergency Relief Appropriation act for 1941 bans WPA funds for wages to non citizens or those allied to anti US groups. Notices were read to WPA workers and posted at jobs. Local impact uncertain but likely to curb supporters of such groups. Cornelius Vanderbilt Jr starts Thursday July 4 in Wings of the Dragon. For sale at Wakefield Pharmacy.
NYA Radio Programs On Four New Stations introduce a weekly fifteen minute dramatized series on unemployment youth. The shows air on WDJM Marquette WHDF Calumet WJMS Ironwood and WIBM Jackson with times listed as 530 PM 415 PM 645 PM and 1100 AM respectively. The program follows real case histories aided by the Michigan State Employment Service Junior Division and the National Youth Administration private industry job placements. Other stations in the state show interest in expanding the series.
Michigan Anti Saloon League aims to abolish Sunday intoxicants selling. State Senator Earl L Burhans says the next move is court action to determine if the old Sunday ban was repealed by the Liquor Control Act of 1933. If still in force, the ban would take effect. if not, legislative action in 1941 is planned.
A small amount of vinegar used as a final rinse after washing hands helps keep them in good condition by neutralizing the strong alkali of soap, leaving skin refreshed and less dry.
The June issue highlights Michigan as vacation land with extensive photos of the state. It features a front cover showing road signs motorists see on highways and showcases the editors effort to capture every nook and corner. The publication is praised as a credit to Michigan Bell and the state.
Fires burning over eight acres mark the eleventh week of the fire season in Michigan. Heavy rains since late May have kept hazards low. Total fires 580 covering 11,354 acres, a year better than 1939’s 549 fires over 43,437 acres, with earlier years showing larger losses in comparison.
In the matter of the estate of John Saarikoski also known as John Koski deceased the Gogebic County Michigan Probate Court orders creditors to present claims by August 28 1940 at ten in the forenoon at the Probate Office in Bessemer. Public notice to run for three weeks in Wakefield News.
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