08 Mar 1930
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Newspaper
The Wakefield News
Location
Wakefield, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Mar 08, 1930
Page
1
Michigan political circles buzz as Governor Fred W. Green remains silent on a possible run. Rumors swirl about state officials and allies like Loren Dickinson and Wilbur Brucker weighing bids for governor or other offices.
The Tenth District Rotary conference will be held in Marquette on Monday and Tuesday, May 19 and 20. The event brings together clubs from northern Michigan and Wisconsin, with about 42 clubs and 1,600 members in the district. Marquette Rotary, a pioneer club, has produced governors and is home to two past district leaders. The district governor this year is Raymond Empson of Gladstone.
Mrs. Ann C. Johnson widow of the late Peter Johnson died at Mill Street Negaunee after a monthlong illness. Born in Sweden on September 12 1862 she moved to Negaunee about 40 years ago and joined Linnea lodge. Survived by eight children including Charles Harold Gust Peter Edna Jennie and Mrs J B Bertucci and Mrs J J Novak. Also a sister Mrs Louise Held and brothers in Montana and Sweden. J J Novak left for Negaunee county to attend the funeral.
The city health officer reports about 60 measles cases since February 1 with 14 in March. One smallpox case is recovering and likely to be released from quarantine next week. Authorities urge vaccination with free vaccine available for all residents and request reporting of any cold or fever in children.
Fred K. Brandt was nominated for supervisor on the Farmers ticket in Wakefield township while William J. Weston failed to win the Farmers nomination yet gained the Citizens ticket nomination by write-ins. In Marenisco township William P. Toomey defeated Lyle Murdoch for supervisor, with other nominations including George Mall for clerk and Victor Kruutari for highways. Results list vote tallies for numerous local offices and note that candidates with at least ten Citizen ticket votes will appear on the April 7 election ballot.
Wakefield fails to reach the regional after a dramatic defeat by Stambaugh 25 to 19 in double overtime. The game stayed close throughout with Wakefield leading at halftime and tying at the final buzzer before Stambaugh pulled away in the extra periods. The matchup featured all ten Wakefield players and a balanced Stambaugh squad, ending Wakefield’s ten year finals streak.
The Beloit Fairies defeated the Wolverines 47 to 23 on Tuesday night, concluding their season with a dominant road win. The Fairies, praised as a smooth basketball machine, boasted a balanced team effort over standout individual scoring. The Wolverines showed resilience and delivered one of their better performances of the year in a final home matchup.
Abe Mathews range superintendent for Pickands Mather & Co has returned from vacation. Mrs Carroll Bowker is recovering from appendicitis. H J Richards superintendent at Sunday Lake Iron Co returned from Mesaba range mines. Mr and Mrs A A Bawden returned from Iron River for J S Wall s funeral in Crystal River Florida March 1. Plymouth P T A to meet next Thursday with a student program and paper by Mrs J M Hammer. Miss Margaret Horner resigns from high school. She goes home to Otsego Sunday night. A M Gilbert will accompany her. Horner to marry Mr Gilbert in Kalamazoo Wednesday.
The city seeks suitable summer pictures of Wakefield Sunday Lake or local beauty spots for a proposed booklet this year. Residents may leave photos with the city clerk and negatives can be inspected. images will be returned undamaged.
Michigan iron and copper mine valuations for taxation are prepared by a sub division of the state geological survey led by Franklin Pardee. The 1929 figures show reserves totaling about 58 million tons in Marquette Gogebic and other counties with a total mine value near 90 million dollars, down from the prior year.
Friends of Representative W Frank James report a recurrence of his old ailment but say he is believed out of danger. An attendant stays with him nightly from 7 p m to 7 a m and visitors are restricted to family as he improves. If trends continue he may return to his office in early April.
Wakefield Bottling Works began manufacturing an orange crush beverage this week under a national franchise license. The local company holds the franchise and distribution rights in Gogebic and Ontonagon counties, forecasting wide local distribution.
A handbag found at Fat's Place contains an old jumper two gallon jugs two wine glasses and empty items. The bag smells of alcohol and has a long leather strap for shoulder carry. The owner, who appeared intoxicated, left the bay this week. William Woodward deputy sheriff seeks information.
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