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The Wakefield News

Location

Wakefield, Michigan, United States of America

Date

Mar 01, 1930

Page

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Jury panel dismissed amid legal challenge in Ironwood case

Judge G O Driscoll ordered dismissal of the February jury panel after Charles M Hum fines raised a legal objection in Tomas O Donnell versus Oliver Mining Company. Andy E Lake and L Trezise were drawn as jurors for a Wakefield case involving damage claims on O Donnell property.

G. O. Driscoll Charles M. Humarey Oliver Iron Nine Company Tomas O'Donnell Oliver Mining Company Chrey Prs Humpy Andy E. Lake L. Trezise Wakefield Bess Oliver Company A O'Donnell R Street Ironwood

Social events and personal notices from Verona area

A roundup of local gatherings and personal updates includes Victor Hanson's news trip to Wausau and Milwaukee, J J Novak notified of his mother's illness, and A L Stannard and C Benner hosting card parties at the Stannard home. Verona Girls Club hosted a party with Danes, Har Boys music, and ~Near people attended.

Ictor Hanson Wausau Milwaurs J. J. Novak A. L. Stannard M.s. C. Benner Stannard Peters C. W. Jacobson Jacobson Abe Mathews Pickands, Mather & Co Ter Florida Rebeka Honbridge Verona Har- Boys Marie Dwyer S. Wilde Atso Tien

Resident objects to new store on Putnam near school

Stanley Tyack charges the building at Smith and Putnam streets harbors a nuisance and asks city to regulate the store. He claims proximity to school property harms children and nearby property owners. Complaint sent to police for investigation after Anti Olson opened a confectionery and drink parlor in the premises.

Putnam Street City Commission Stanley Tyack Tyack Smith and Putnam Streets Police Department Anti Bolo Nanes No Anti Olson

Legion Post Dinner Honors George Washington Ideals

About 200 members of the local legion post and friends gathered at the Community Building for the annual event. After a banquet came music, novelty acts, and an address by Robert R. Wright of Ironwood. Wright urged renewed dedication to government ideals and lampooned lax law enforcement, waning interest in elections, and drift of power from many to a few.

Legion Post Robert R. Wright Ironwood W. H. McNamara Wright Geo Washington

County Supervisors Protest U P Fair Dates

County supervisors move to protest the Upper Peninsula Fair board action in setting dates ahead of almost all other U P fairs. The resolution mirrors Dickinson county and cites broken faith with smaller courts, noting the district fair should follow county fairs. Marquette county tabled a similar measure as too late to protest.

Upper Peninsula State Fair Board Upper Peninsula Agriculture Committee Supervisors Oceans Board of Supervisors Dickinson County Board of Supervisor Marquette County Escanaba

Card of Thanks for Kindness and Support

The Johnson and Pellerin families express deep gratitude for the kindness shown at the home and funeral services. Special thanks go to Sunda kea employees and the I. C. O. kahs for music. Also notes that Irma Olson’s illness has improved after a relapse this week.

Sunda Kea I. C. O. Kahs Johnson Ohman C. M. Johnson Heehunning J. D. Pellerin Norman Running Irma Olson

Wakefield Wolverines to Meet Beloit Fairies Next Tuesday

The Wakefield Wolverines host the Beloit Fairies on Tuesday night at 8 00 with a curtain raiser at 7 00 featuring the high school team and Grender's entertainment. Captain Bill Dowd and center Ted Tweddale headline the visitors a strong lineup with coach Bill Wood aiming to counter the Fairies experience. Tickets available from solicitors or Wakefield Pharmacy.

Wakefield Wolverines Beloit Fairies Burns Fairies Wakefield Ted Tweddale Bill Dowd Troy Bill Wood Wolverines Tweddale Severa Fred Trewyn Wolverine Wood Trewyn Solicitors Wakefield Pharmacy Ewen High Grender

City Accountant Joins Michigan Municipal League Committee

William Jacobson city accountant and treasurer named to the committee on city accounting of the Michigan Municipal League. Other members include George Carruthers Owosso D B Cook Belding L E Maples Dearborn P P Nagel Albion du D Newson Royal Oak and J F Anderson Marquette. Mayor Hanson calls the selection a signal honor recognizing his ability and the citys financial standing.

William Jacobson Michigan Municipal League George Carruthers Owosso D. B. Cook Belding L. E. Maples Dearborn P.P. Nagel Albion du D. Newson Royal Oak J. F. Anderson Marquette Jacobson Grand Rapids Hanson

Cloon Named Chairman for Wakefield District CBT Camp

Joseph P. Cloon is appointed chairman for the Wakefield district of the Citizens Military Training Camps and will accept high school pupil applications. Dr. T. S. Crosby of Ironwood leads the county organization and urges early enrollments to insure acceptance.

Joseph P. Cloon Wakefield Citizens T. S. Crosby Ironwood Crosby

Neha Metes Red Devils Edge Near Tough Opponent?

Neagaunee defeated the Red Devils 42 to 25 in a lopsided victory as district tournament selection began. Ironwood hosts a district draw with Wakefield Bessemer Ironwood Iron River Crystal Falls and Stambaugh to determine two finalists for Marquette competition. Crystal Falls and Stambaugh shown strongest so far while Wakefield, Iron River, and others struggle.

Ironwood Red Devils T . Ty Wakefield Bessemer Iron River Crystal Falls Stambaugh Hurley Oney Peer Ontonagon

Hoover appoints Crosby to lead Washington police

President Hoover aims to make Washington a model city for crime and law enforcement by naming Major General Herbert B. Crosby chief of the cavalry to head the police at the capital. Crosby takes command as part of broader police reform efforts.

Washington Hoover Herbert B. Crosby Cavalry Capital

Court action planned to control Lake Gogebic level

The Gogebic County circuit court will hear a May case against Victoria Mining Co to stop damming the outlet and restore Lake Gogebic to its original height. The lake now sits about 30 inches above natural level, threatening parks and private shore property.

Gogebic Circuit Court William G. Cloon Lansing Legal and Conservation Departments Victoria Mining Company Ake

Rotary Hears Fr Moriarity and Local Races

The Rev Father Moriarity of St Ambrose Ironwood spoke to Rotarians in Fellowship week night. Y H Hanson led the program. Willis Boller and a young Lawler girl entertained the group with music. Rupert Savage of Ironwood announced candidacy for sheriff and Andy Lake also entered the race.

Father Moriarity St. Ambrose Church Ironwood Y. H. Hanson Willis Boller Lawler Ladies Aid The Union Church Rupert Savage Andy Lake

Primaries Set In Marenisco and Wakefield Townships

Primary elections will be held in Marenisco and Wakefield townships Monday with polls open 2 to 5 p m in Wakefield and 2 p m to 8 p m in Marenisco. polling places are Wakefield town hall and Marenisco town hall. candidates include Fred K Brandt and William J Weston for supervisor in Wakefield on the Farmers ticket and Lyle J Murdoch and William Toomey for supervisor in Marenisco on the Peoples ticket plus numerous local offices and party candidates.

Marenisco Wakefield Wakefield Township Thomaston Wakefield Pire Fred K. Brandt William J. Weston Farmers Mr. Brandt Mr. Weston Lyle J. Murdoch John Nizer William P. Toomey Toomey Peoples Brandt Weston D. Porter Arthur Nikula Walfred Likiinen Citizens John Pollard William Johnson Walter P. Scott Henry Bonn John Cox Louis Scott Farmers Ticket Charles Johnson John Sampson Arthur W. Anderson Fred G. Brown John Nordine Pollard Andrew Kronberg Party William Toomey George W. Mall Elmer Bonifas K. Louiselle Mabel Beninghaus Henry Hill Victor Kruutari Ray Peterson Henry Clark Charles Engerson Lee LeBeouf Harry Woodward Ray Brightsman James Conterio John Watkins Joseph Perron, Jr Ole R. Olson Christy Christensen

Mines Here Enjoying Active Winter Season

Wakefield iron ore mines stay busy through winter with two shifts, open pits and Sunday Lake running full crews. ore stock exceeds 160,000 tons at Sunday Lake while production nears 500,000 tons last year. shaft sinking to 26th level at Sunday Lake advances. drift from Clark shaft underway for summer mining.

Wakefield Sunday Lake Wakefield Iron Plymouth Clark

Dog Derby Set for Today at Sunday Lake Street

Favorable weather signals the annual dog derby to be held today after a postponement from last Saturday. While the exact course is not laid out, events include apple and penny scrambles and ski races for children, with the derby sponsored by the local post of the American Legion.

Lake Street Post of the American Legion

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