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The Wakefield News

Location

Wakefield, Michigan, United States of America

Date

Jun 29, 1951

Page

2

Maybelle Chooses Courage Over Cowardice in Stockbridge

Allen Bursley earns respect in a rural town when Steve Legge bullies him. Maybelle Weslyan declares she will not marry a coward. After a violent confrontation at the post office, Allen defeats Legge and Maybelle vows to help him become a good husband.

Allen, Bursley Maybelle Stockbridge Allen Bursley Steve Legge Thompson Place Allen Steve Maybelle Weslyan Alen Bursley Legge

River's End Lodge Jewel Heist Mystery

City cops investigate a jewel theft at River's End Lodge valued at $50,000. A booted Northwoods guide Bronco Pete becomes the prime suspect after fresh footprints match his boots, but Eben’s jail sighting reveals hidden twists as the detectives push toward a final resolution.

River’s End Lodge Tracy Homer Livermore Homer Eben Jackson Jackson Livermores Eben Bronco Pete Pete Bronco

Williams veto stirs Michigan political clash in 1952 view

The Grand Rapids Press reports Democrats applaud Governor Williams for vetoing the early primary bill while Republicans condemn the move as a bid to block GOP candidates for governor lieutenant governor and US senator. Moody and Williams campaign statewide to bolster 1952 bids amid veto fallout.

Williams United States United States Senate Blair Moody Moody

Marenisco Township Hears Water Main Plan at Meeting

The June 4 1951 session chaired by Supervisor B J Conterio approved minutes and a tavern license transfer. It authorized payments 2000 to Layne Northwest for site work and 9500.40 to Jos Selin Sons for cast iron pipe to be drawn from the Water Utility Fund. A Water Board was filled with Ormes McNicholas Mall and Alec MacLeod, with Ben Goldman unable to serve. A resolution indemnifies the state highway department for a water main project along M-64 and US-2 right of ways, and a dam repair report from Presque Isle Dam was discussed with cost-sharing by Marenisco.

Marenisco B. J. Conterio MacLeod Justice Havenor Layne-Northwest Company Marenisco Water Utility Fund Justice Carey Jos. Selin Sons Co Water Board E. H. Ormes John E. McNicholas George Mall Alec MacLeod Ben Goldman Leo Arnestad Marenisco Water Utility Board Gogebic Michigan Michigan State Highway Department Gogebic County State of Conterio Presque Isle Gogebic County Conservation Committee Gogebic County Road Commission

Wakefield City Council holds June 18 1951 regular meeting

The Wakefield Michigan city council chaired by Mayor Kent meets June 18 1951 at 4 PM in City Hall. Minutes from June 4 are approved. Bills totaling 4180.99 pay May payrolls taxes and services. Committee reports health water supply fire and court are received. Discussions cover cess-poll facilities septic allowances and a building permit dispute. A meeting with State Highway Commissioner about abandoning old US-2 is announced for June 23. The council adjourns to consider a city manager position.

Wakefield Michigan Charles M. Ziegler City of Sunday Lake Road Putnam Street

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