Wakefield Progress and Tax Debate Spur Public Interest
The article notes zoning restrictions to curb unsightly shops and hazards while praising the commission and finance officer William Jacobson for debt avoidance. Wakefield aims to secure water from the Wakefield mine source to add 140,000 gallons daily, with underground pumping to a new storage basin. Taxpayers and the board of review discuss new valuations, praising assessor Anton Marusich for fair, thorough job and considering possible general reductions. A petition with 100+ signatures urges early storm sewer completion, warning of potential damages from heavy rains and floods, and urging priority for enlarged sewer mains next year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wakefield
Board of Review
Anton Marusich
Institute Isabella Circles to Hold Sunday Rites
A class of 170 candidates is expected to attend the twin institutions of the Daughters of Isabella at the Wakefield Community building Sunday afternoon. The ceremonies run from 1:00 to 6:00 p.m. with a banquet to follow served by the Knights of Columbus. At least 200 are planned for the banquet. A program has been arranged.
Woman's Club Pays Tribute To Teacher In Wakefield
The Wakefield Woman's Club held its final fiscal year meeting at the Memorial building to honor Miss Mary MacDonald retiring after years of service as Wakefield schools grade supervisor. She received a corsage as club members praised her understanding of pupils. Also, Robert Novak entertained with his winning declamation The Last Will and Testament of a Refugee, and a luncheon followed with several committee honors. Meetings to resume in fall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wakefield Woman's Club
Memorial Building
Mary Mac- Donald
Wakefield
Robert Novak
Jimmie Hancock
Roy Bedell
J. Gill
M. Bye
J. Best
A. J. Moran
L. DelFavero
R. A. Burns
Vera Novak
Myrtle Stoughton
A. F. Olgan
Mary MacDonald
Gladys Leman
Woman's Club
Poppy Days Honor Dead With Handcrafted Memorial Poppies
May 22 23 and 24 are designated Poppy Days here as Memorial poppies from Battle Creek are distributed by the American Legion Auxiliary. Disabled veterans hand craft each paper flower to mirror WWI blooms, aiding rehabilitation and welfare programs while volunteers distribute them citywide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion Auxiliary
Battle Creek
Auxiliary
France
Belgium
E. Sibley
B. Saari
Legion Auxiliary
William Karling Receives Regents Alumni Scholarship
WHS senior William Karling has been awarded a regents alumni scholarship at the University of Michigan. The award funds freshman year fees and may renew for four years based on performance. He placed in the upper third of his class and activities include debating. He is the son of Mr and Mrs William Karling of Pierce Street.
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William Karling
WHS
University of Michigan
Michigan
William
Pierce Street
Ore Reserves Tax Bill Heads To Governor Signature
The 10 year tax moratorium bill covering newly discovered iron ore reserves in Tron Gogebic Marquette and Dickinson counties await Governor Sigler's signature. Senate approved 26 to 4 and house 71 to 0. If signed mining firms plan major exploration in the Upper Peninsula.
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Tron
Gogebic
Marquette
Dickinson
Sigler
House
Cloon
Senate
U.P
Baton Corps Reorganized Elects Girls Leaders and Drummers
Baton Corps reorganized with Ann Mae Karling elected president and Angeline Orlich secretary Rose Marie Davis treasurer Mary Trolla sergeant at arms Susan Karling publicity chair. Ray Schiltz and Philip Cormier named drummers. Fourteen girls attended the initial meeting and 15 at the business session on Tuesday. Rehearsals set for Tuesdays and Thursdays at 7:00 p.m. at the ice rink building. The corps to take part in the Memorial Day parade. Lunch followed the meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baton Corps
Ann Mae Karling
Angeline Orlich
Rose Marie Davis
Mary Trolla
Susan Karling
Ray Schiltz
Philip Cormier
Archie Tregonning
Kalervo Luoma
Margaret Johnson
Maurice Wozniak
VFW Meeting Set for Friday at City Hall
The Wakefield VFW post will hold a meeting Friday May 9 at the firemen’s quarters in City Hall. Members must turn in all money and unsold tickets by tonight’s deadline. Bill Trezise, among 150 pre medic students at the University of Michigan, is admitted to medical school next fall and will complete pre medic training in June.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
VFW
Wakefield Post of the Veterans of Foreign Wars
Bill Trezise
University of Michigan
Wakefield area cooperative notes and births
The Wakefield Co operative Association annual meeting April 30 at the Finnish Temperance hall re elected directors Philip Mattila Esko Ollikka and added John Kumma Oscar Niemi as alternate Gust Koski declined. William Konno reported 1946 sales of 112285 an increase of 8960 with net savings 4470 or 4.22 percent. Dividend of four percent voted 1 percent cash 3 percent in stock. Over 80 members attended. lunch served. Domestic births in Wakefield include a daughter to Tauna LaineWakefield and a son to Diva Maki Wakefield. Mr and Mrs Mauritz Bye and Mr and Mrs Diva Maki also noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Kenno
Wakefield Co-op
Philip Mattila
Esko Ollikka
Wakefield Co-operative Association
Finnish Temperance Hall
John Kumma
Oscar Niemi
Gust Koski
Wiliam Konno
Konno
J. W. Koski
Central Co-operative Wholesale
Superior
Wis
Eri
Harju
Clinic examination option for orthopedic patients
The notice states patients due for examination at the clinic may be examined there instead of hospitals. It invites parents to discuss treatment with the orthopedic surgeon and notes no court order or time renewal is needed for a child to be examined.
Wright replaces Saipan as training ship for Naval aviators
Serving on a new training ship at the Naval Air Training Base in Fia, the Wright was commissioned on 9 1947 and took over duties from her sister ship the USS Saipan for aviation training.
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Naval Air Training Base
Fia
Wright
USS
Saipan
Tag Day by St Marys Wakefield for shrine fund
The Young Ladies Sodality of St Marys parish Wakefield hold a tag day on Sunday May 11. Flowers made by the girls will be given after Mass. Donations support the National shrine of the Immaculate Conception in Washington.
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Young Ladies Sodality
St. Mary’s
Wakefield
National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception
Washington
St. Mary
Army air forces cold weather test honors wartime officer
Lt. Scott, son of Louis Scott, residing with parents in Wakeheld, wins honor for performance as part of the Army Air Forces cold weather testing program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mance
Army Air Forces
Scott
Louis Scott
Wakeheld
Vets Plan Parade and Memorial Day Services
Veterans group outlines a day program featuring a parade, cemetery services, and an address by a speaker selected by the organizing committee. Plans emphasize a simple ceremony to honor service members and mark the occasion.
Luther League Mothers Program At Church
The Luther League will host a program for the mothers of league members this Sunday at 4 00 p m in the church auditorium followed by lunch in the church parlors All mothers of league members are invited to attend
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Mothers of League
Weather bats warm spring forecast for area
Temperatures reached 10 above zero at Sunday Lake Friday morning and a low of 20 degrees above zero was recorded overnight. Our unimpeachable authority notes, next week promises warm spring weather with an indefinite outlook.
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Sunday Lake
City Announces Clean-Up Week and Repairs Permits
May 12 to May 17 designated clean-up week with city hauling one truck load per property at no charge. City clerk to be notified when refuse is ready for collection. With three commissioners present, Elmer Lusa acted mayor pro tem. Six building permits approved for various petitioners including moving a garage, remodeling for a small store, and repairs. Tobin addition street improvements referred to public works budget. A storm sewer petition faced funding questions but public need acknowledged. Property tax valuation disputes discussed. no action taken. complainant advised to seek board of review.
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Elmer Lusa
Oscar Fournier
Pierce Street
Olson and Anderson
William C. Smith
George Harvey
Tony Valesano
Carl Windberg
Albert Wacker
John Grasso
Tobin Addition
Department of Public Works
John Lepisto
Commission
City Commission
Robert A. Burns
Bers
Albert Sale
Salo
Board of Review
Church groups plan events at First Lutheran
At First Lutheran church the Luther League sponsors a Mother's Day program Sunday at 7 30 p m in English. Church school meets Saturday at 9 30 a m. Ladies Aid gathers Thursday at 7 30 p m in church parlors for a program and business meeting led by Ornella group No 3 with Mrs Albert Hanganen as chairman. Men's club meets Wednesday at 7 30 p m in church parlors. Lunch committee includes Jack Syreini and Matt Pikka. program committee includes Elmer Mars and Nels Kuivinen.
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First Lutheran Church
Luther League
Ladies Aid
Ornella Group No. 3
Albert Hanganen
Jack Syreini
Matt Pikka
Elmer Mars
Nels Kuivinen
Lawmakers vote 51 44 against death penalty measure
Louis Mezbana, a district representative, was among 44 legislators who opposed the death penalty bill in the house this week. The measure passed 51 to 44, with the senate expected to defeat it. Mrs. C Sutton and her son Bobby of Grafton Wisconsin are visiting her parents Mr and Mrs Celeste Beber Sr.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louis Mezbana
House of Representatives
Senate
C. Sutton
Bobby
Grafton, Wis
Celeste Beber
Also Mentioned on This Page
William Jacobson
Bedell
R. W. Bedell
County Board of Supervisors
Goldman
Achatz
Bulinski
Chiebowski
Hakala
Niemi
Mazanec
Haapola
Johnson
Wilbur
Lusa
Landerud
Ladin
McMawman
Ponte
Baratone
Wick
Lumakka
Chappell
Guzzo
McMawnan
Olson
Chlebowski
Liimakka
Ym McMawnan
Bell
Transportation
Haapoja
Mauritz Bye
Green Bay
Tauna Laine
Wakefield Hospital
Diva Maki
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