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Newspaper
The Wakefield News
Location
Wakefield, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Jun 28, 1940
Page
7
Voters, police and state officials scrutinize Communist petition signers after a recent ballot access change. The article notes federal pressure on radicals and raises concerns over petition legitimacy, while also reporting local civic issues and a July 4 tragedy.
Henry L Woolfenden Jr executive secretary of the State Bar of Michigan says newspaper advertising serves a vital public accounting function warning individuals and informing taxpayers about government and public official actions Such notices include bank statements treasurer reports and county purchases Woolfenden argues legal advertising protects taxpayers from incompetence and malfeasance and urges broader use and legitimate publication in general circulation newspapers
Mr and Mrs William Jacobson and an unidentified couple attended the weekend Fourth of July celebration as merchants hailed a victory noted as victory number four for the group amid festive events and local cheers.
The Gogebic annual fair opens next Monday with the State Department of Agriculture exhibit making its first season appearance. Last year it drew nearly a million visitors and this year will be shown at 15 fairs. The event offers numerous agricultural and entertainment displays with jitterbug contests, municipal band performances, and prizes across three county days. Goodman Wonder Shows will run all week, promising a packed program of new rides and attractions for all ages.
The vacation religious school at St Marys Catholic church opened Monday under the Sisters of St Cunegunde of Chicago. Pupils from second to tenth grade in the senior high school were instructed by Rev Thomas Drengacz. Beginning July 12 a 10 week novena for American peace starts with Friday services at 630 and 800 pm, second service broadcast. Children of Mary will attend the 7 oclock mass next Sunday and receive communion in a body.
The first fatal accident in years struck the city Thursday evening as nine year old Marlys Boller, daughter of Mr and Mrs William Boller, died at the hospital after severe burns from lighting a firecracker. She was born August 12 1930 and is survived by her parents and a brother Willis.
Mr. and Mrs. F. W. Duffin Miss June Haglund and Tauno Jarvinen travel by motor to Milwaukee for the National Conference of Students Councils Members and Advisors. The session lasts three days with Miss Haglund and Mrs Jarvinen as delegates and Mr Duffin as adviser.
Five teams have entered the local WPA junior softball league which opens July 1. All games start at 10 in the forenoon under Recreational Directors Larry Yatchak and Jack Connors. The first round schedule lists matchups from July 1 to July 12 across Onnila Central Castile Plymouth and South.
The annual Wakefield school election will be held Monday July 8. Candidates are R F Cloon and C A Jacobson as Stanley Tyack’s term expires and he is not seeking re election. There are 79 new registrations bringing total eligible voters to 1347.
In municipal court Judge Bracket handled six cases. Fines ranged from $5 to $50 with $2.95 to $60 in costs, plus one 60 day county jail sentence. All cases came from the state police. defendants included William Niemi for drunkenness and dis orderly conduct and John Sokolowski for drunken driving who opted for jail.
Notes on Wakefield’s Fourth of July celebration praise the lake view at Sunday Lake, fireworks, and boat parade. Police estimate 15 000 spectators along the shore. over 5 000 cars parked at Eddy Park, and 1 800 along the lake for the evening program. Boat racing was fastest yet, with the ring boat at 55 mph over five miles and 62 mph on the straightaway.
Ideal weather capped a Chamber of Commerce Fourth of July in Wakefield with a nine o clock parade led by the Sons of the Legion. The day featured municipal bands, floats from Sports Club and conservation, children’s races, outboard boat races with a 21-boat entry, and a Venetian parade with fireworks. Winners spanned Minneapolis, Midland and Duluth teams with top honors in Class A, B, and C. The Merchants softball team defeated Michela 6 to 0. Thousands lined the lakefront as crowds gathered for concerts, races, and the dramatic fireworks display from a raft.
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