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Newspaper
The Wakefield News
Location
Wakefield, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Jun 30, 1950
Page
2
Wakefield News weekly publication information appears, noting second class matter status and filing details with Wakefield Michigan post office establishment dates and archival references from 1913.
The piece surveys Michigan politics as Governor Williams negotiates vetoes and budget lines, defending civil service funding while critics claim savings. It notes planned wage and welfare reforms, hospital budget cuts, a bridge study for the Straits, and economic outlook including dairy month data and auto industry optimism.
Michigan lawmakers and Governor Williams clash over pay and policy as adjournment looms. Republicans defend a $2,500 legislative salary while opposing liquor and public service appointments. Williams touts bipartisanship yet faces stalled budgets and stalled tax plans ahead of November 7 elections.
In a special meeting held June 23 1950 at City Hall Wakefield Michigan the council discussed spraying mosquito breeding areas and prioritizing local suppliers for four new trucks. They approved purchases from Hanson Brothers Wakefield Auto Milavett Auto and dropped the mosquito spraying proposal due to budget constraints.
Michigan health officials urge rest for children and short swimming periods to reduce polio risk. The Gogebic County NFIP chapter offers medical and financial aid, with contact for aid via Harry Sutter, Wakefield. Dr. F S Leeder notes over fatigue and chill increase crippling risk in early poliomyelitis.
The article outlines silent polio transmission and safety tips. It stresses avoiding fatigue and cold, keeping clean, washing hands, and covering food. Watch for symptoms such as headache fever or stiff neck and seek medical care. most patients need hospital care though mild cases may stay home. Dr Leeder notes over half recover completely with precautions.
Miss Dolores Utto and Donald Rostollan wed at First Lutheran Church in a 2 p m ceremony officiated by Rev. S. W. Autere. The bride wore a colonial neckline satin gown with Chantilly lace and a cathedral train, carrying a white silk handkerchief as something old and blue.
The ceremony featured a gold ear ring borrowed from the grandmother, a wedding dress described in detail, and a cascade bouquet. Attendants included Ardith Warren as maid of honor and Helen Myers as bridesmaid with elaborate gowns and colonial headdresses. The reception served with a four tier cake, 300 guests, and a departure for a resort trip. The couple will live in Highbridge Wisconsin with many relatives attending from multiple states.
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