Michigan advertising funds eyed for agricultural push
A new Michigan agricultural advertising committee seeks a $100000 annual appropriation headed by W F Doyle to promote Michigan foods through a program tied to Michigan Days. Tourist groups resist diverting funds while the state faces deflationary finance and war production pressures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michigan
W. F. Doyle
Michigan Chain Stores Bureau
Menominee
Michigan Food Council
State Department of Agriculture
Capitol
Frank Murphy
Local Schools Mark Education Week in Wakefield
Wakefield schools observe Education Week November 9 15 with theme Educating for a strong American Armistice Day program led by American Legion includes colors, speakers, music and a free movie for students at the high school gymnasium Churches asked to stress Sunday topic Public invited to attend the program and related activities Boy Scouts ushers. Clarence Johnson 49 dies at Wakefield hospital veteran of World War I survived by mother two sisters five brothers funeral at Immanuel Lutheran with Geroux post assisting
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wakefield
National Education Association
The
American Legion
United States Office of Education
National Congress of Parents and Teachers
Assembly—Buglers
Sons of Legion
Drum and Bugle Corps
Presentation of
Geroux Post
American Legion Auxiliary
Sons of the Legion
Phyllis Quaranta
Paul Jarvis
National Defense
Leonnard B. Smith
Francis McKay
W. A. Goldsworthy
Girls Glee Club
J. E. Murphy
Supt. of Schools
Hurley
Wisconsin
Ivor Novello
J. 8. Bach
Lord of Heaven
A. Arensky
Sousa
Glee Club
Memorial Building
Geroux
A. L. Stannard
Geo. MacArthur
Isaac Saari
Legion Auxiliary
Boy Scouts
Miss MacDonald
Lowell Thomas
America
Clarence Johnson
Wakefield Hospital
Elizabeth Johnson
Elvira
John J. Pezzetti
Pierce Street
Walter
Wico
Elmer
Arthur
Fredolph
Verona
Otto
Immanuel Lutheran Church
A. Harry Ericson
Joseph Desonia
Roy Bedell
William Lape
William Jacobson
J. P. Cloon
William Kuivinen
Anna Peterson
Duluth
William Mitchell
Negaunee
SWOC No. 2056 CIO Holds Sunday Meeting
James Hoskin secretary announces SWOC No. 2056 CIO will meet Sunday afternoon at the Community building. Full attendance of the membership is desired.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
SWOC
CIO
James Hoskin
Wakefield Tax Rate Lowest Among County Cities
The 1941 42 total tal rate for Wakefield is 37 53 per thousand with Bessemer at 90 02 and Ironwood at 51 33 Wakefield township and Ironwood township show lower rates of 31 46 and 31 81 respectively The article reports assessed valuations for Ironwood Bessemer Wakefield and surrounding townships and notes Go gebic county budget details in this issue of the News.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wakefield
Bessemer City
Ironwood
Wakefield Township
Erwin Township
Bessemer Township
Marenisco
Watersmeet
Bessemer
the Woods
Erwin
Newport
Gogebic County
The
Schools Close for Institute to Allow Teachers Attendance
Supt. John Thomas announced that city and township schools will close next Monday to allow all instructors to attend the Gogebic County Teachers Institute in Ironwood. A new Lutheran group at Immanuel Church elects Rev. A Harry Ericson president, Mrs. Joseph Johns vice president, Miss Myrtle Martinson secretary, and Miss Elsie Danielson treasurer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Thomas
Gogebic County Teachers Institute
Ironwood
Local Births and Family News From Wakefield Area
Mr and Mrs Reuben Boleau welcomed a son Sunday at Wakefield hospital. Mr and Mrs Arvid Peterson reported the same joy. Arthur Faapola returned from Milwaukee after Veterans hospital treatment. Mr and Mrs Ray Harvey greet two daughters born Monday at their East Pierce home. Mr and Mrs Dimiter Dimitroff welcomed a son Wednesday at Wakefield hospital. Mrs Dimitroff is former Clarice Cain, longtime local physical education teacher.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reuben Boleau
Wakefield Hospital
Arvid Peterson
Arthur Faapola
Milwaukee
The
Veterans Hospital
Ray Harvey
East Pierce Street
Iron Ore Season May Extend to December One
Iron ore shipments from the Wakefield district may continue until December 1 if weather stays mild. Sunday Lake mine leads with large stock and demand. Wakefield and Plymouth mines near season end. total Pickands, Mather & Co. output likely surpasses 2.75 million tons across the range with Anvil Newport and Cary contributing significant shares. Volunteer mine expects about 250 thousand tons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wakefield
Lake Traffi
Sunday Lake
Plymouth
Pickands, Mather & Co
Anvil
Newport
Cary
Hurley
Volunteer
Marquette Range
Federal funds boost for dependent children grants
Budget director Leo J. Nowicki orders immediate increases in grants for dependent children. Mothers with one, two, or three children will see monthly allowances rise from 24 to 27 dollars, 30 to 33 dollars, and 42 to 44 dollars respectively. State welfare officials will review each case for cost of living justification while Gov. Van Wagoner seeks a 50–50 federal-state match and a higher federal grant from President Roosevelt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leo J. Nowicki
F. F. Fauri
State Welfare Commission
Ronald Seeley
van Wagoner
Roosevelt
Wakefield Woman's Club Discusses Defense Needs
Forty members heard an Ironwood club presentation on defense needs and vitamins for victory. Mrs. R I C Prout will speak November 12 at Bessemer City Hall, while Ironwood plans a Silver Jubilee November 18. A community dance is set for Saturday with local dignitaries as chaperones and fruit can donations sought for Starr Commonwealth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wakefield Woman's Club
Ironwood Woman's Club
E. F. W. Neidhold
Woman's Club
R. I. C. Prout
Bessemer City Hall
Iron- Wood Woman's Club
Wakefield
L. G. Wilson
Clarence Jacobson
Ray Katke
Starr Commonwealth
H. A. Tressel
Joint meeting of Downtown and Central Extension groups
The Downtown Extension and Central Extension groups will hold a joint meeting at the John Haglund hemte Wednesday, Nov. 12 at 2:00.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Haglund Hemte
Youth Rotar Jack Graikowski Named for November
Named Youth Rotar Jack Graikowski is announced for the month of November and introduced to the club. The event highlights youth service involvement and recognition within the organization.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rotar
Jack Graikowski
Wage Increase Granted State WPA Employees
Gogebic county WPA workers will receive an 8.20 monthly raise for over 930 employees starting Nov 14, with security rate staff benefiting most. Regular WPA pay climbs from 44 to 49.20 monthly, while unskilled and other tiers gain accordingly across Michigan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gogebic County
WPA
Abner E. Larned
Larned
Michigan
Workers Alliance
Martinson-Saari Miss Ruth Katherine Martinson Weds
Ruth Katherine Martinson daughter of Mr and Mrs Erick Martinson married August Carlo Saari son of Mrs Anna Saari Saturday at 7 pm in the Finnish Lutheran church Ironwood officiated by Rev Herman Matero. Attendants were Mr and Mrs Walfred Martinson. They reside at 108 East Lonkyear Street Bessemer. Saari works as shop foreman for the Bessemer Auto Company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruth Katherine Martinson
Erick Martinson
August Carlo Saari
Anna Saari
Harding
Bessemer Township
Ironwood
Herman Matero
Walfred Martinson
Martinson
East Lonkyear Street
Bessemer
Bessemer Auto Company
Five Leave for Army Induction from Wakefield Group
Walfred Mustapan was the sole Wakefield representative in a five man contingent departing Wednesday for Fort Sheridan for army induction. Also ordered to report were Raymond Janelewski Eugene Johnson Leonard Bergman Angelo Senna Eric Anderson Gogebic county registrant. Between November 18 and December 20 fifty eight county men will report at Rhinelander for pre induction examinations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walfred Mustapan
Wakefield
Fort Sheridan
Raymond Janelewski
Eugene Johnson
Leonard Bergman
Angelo Senna
Eric Anderson
Gogebic County
Houghton County
Rhinelander
Wis
Armistice Day Program Attendance Requested by Post Commander
General Commander George MacArthur asks all members of Geroux Post No. 11 to attend the Armistice day program at the high school gym next Tuesday afternoon. Members should report to the Legion quarters in the Community building by 1 30 Tuesday and then march to the gym.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George MacArthur
Geroux
Also Mentioned on This Page
Lansing
Leo V. Card
Commissioner of Agriculture
Supreme Court
Doyle
Murray D. van Wagoner
Washington
Wayne County
Louis M. Nims
State Sales Tax Board
Woman’s Club
Saari
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!