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Newspaper

The Wakefield News

Location

Wakefield, Michigan, United States of America

Date

Nov 11, 1933

Page

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Fitzgerald announces for governor amid mixed reaction

Detroit News reports Friends of Frank D. Fitzgerald announce a Republican bid for governor. Public reaction ranges from cool to skeptical as early filing and strategy create a wait-and-see mood among party leaders. Possible rivals Groesbeck Toy and others discussed, with Green's letter urging party unity and a two to three month delay for formal declaration.

Donald McGowan Detroit News Frank D. Fitzgerald Gour Nnt Alex J. Groesbeck Aeublican Party Fitzgerald Groesbeck Oe S. Toy Wayne County Fred W. Green Republican Women’s Federation Lansing Grand Ledge Green Detroit United States Vandenberg Adden Millenium Fitzgern Someitzgerald Repub

Extra Session to Open November 22

A call for a special session of the legislature to convene at noon on Wednesday November 22 went forth from Governor Comstock's office. The governor aims to push liquor control legislation, authorize up to 30 million dollars in state securities for an institutional building program, expand bank deposit insurance eligibility, and seek tax and agency reorganization measures. The session may address Old Age Assistance Act changes and other items, with more topics planned for January.

Comstock Federal Deposit Insurance Commission Board of Ee Examiners

American Home Dinner Club Meeting Featured

The Wo man’s club will host an American home dinner at 6:30 next Wednesday. A small fee covers dinner and prizes mark the lucky number. Mrs. A. M. Gilbert, club president, will report on recent state conventions, with Elizabeth Adams leading the Correct feature and a host of named members assisting.

A. M. Gilbert Eliabeth Adams J. P. Cloon Alfred Hanson R. I. C. Prout Rudoulph Smith

Legion Posts Cancel Armistice Day Plans After Tragic Death

Legion of Armistice Day observance plans for Saturday evening were canceled by the Legion and Avila posts due to a comrade’s death. Members will meet Monday at the club rooms. A military funeral is planned.

Legion and Avila Tegatana Mondamag

Rouse Heads Malt Tax Drive Near Atlanta Camp

Fragmentary text shows Rouse as head of a malt tax division at a camp near Atlanta, with unclear references to bedee ber and Fi of strate. The readable bits suggest organizational leadership in a tax enforcement context tied to a regional camp operation.

Rouse Atlanta Bedeeber Strate

Honeymoon Inn Theater Program Act I II

A compact stage note lists Act I Honeymoon Inn in late afternoon and Act II same venue in the evening. The entry records a two act structure with time cues indicating venue continuity and performance sequence. It reads like a program briefing for a theater or musical production.

Comet School Bids Returned Prompted Voter Time

Voters eyed school district bids as Comet School faced delays amid concerns about funding and pupil needs. Officials weighed options as preliminary timelines slipped and district planning faced review.

New Auto Tags On Sale November 15 For Michigan

Frank D. Fitzgerald announces new 1934 automobile license plates go on sale November 15 to aid motorists in Michigan. He notes sale of new cars has slowed and emphasizes relief for taxpayers in light of the October 1 figure showing 59 fewer registrations.

Michigan Frank D. Fitzgerald

Albion fund drive for ee tae oe boys seer junior

In Albion Michigan a tag day sale funds the ee tae oe boys. Proceeds support the junior program as it is rated among the outstanding efforts in the area.

Albion Mich

Democrats Host Leaders at Banquet for Horatio Abbott

Democratic hosts plan a Saturday evening banquet at the St James Hotel Ironwood to honor Horatio Abbott national committeeman from Michigan and Detroit collector of internal revenue. Speakers include Joseph M Donnelly the attorney general and Theodore Fry state treasurer with Ty Neidhold handling reservations.

Horatio Abbott Michigan Internal Revenue Detroit St. James Ironwood E. Neidhold Abbott Joseph M. Donnelly Stack

Enforcement of Sales Tax Law Put Into Effect

James E. Mogan announced immediate enforcement of the sales tax law as the state board of tax administration directs that all taxes under the act are due the month following accrual. Field representative John Mahon said returns must be filed on proper forms mailed from Lansing to individual taxpayers, and late filings will face penalties.

James E. Mogan State Board of Tax Administration John Mahon Tron River Tax Board Gogebic Iron Counties Lansing Mahon

Cavalcade to Be Shown at Wakefield Theater by Woman's Club

Cavalcade, touted as one of the year’s greatest talking pictures, will show at Wakefield theater November 22 and 23 under the auspices of the Woman's Club. Proceeds from ticket sales outside the theater will support club efforts.

Woman's Club Wakefield Theater

Local Personals and Visits Across the Region

The W club plans its regular popose Monday evening. Julia Desonia went Friday to Ashland for a week visiting relatives James Beckman of Marquette is in the city on business. Mr. and Mrs. Edward Lane welcomed a daughter born Tuesday November 7. Mr. and Mrs. A Songalia of Iron River moved to this city. Mayor and Mrs. Cloon and daughter spent the weekend with relatives in Marquette. Harry Freberg, employed in Wakefield, spent the weekend at home in Gile. Mr. and Mrs. Leslie Bedell welcomed an eight pound daughter born Monday November 6. Mrs. C W Benner leaves Friday for Sault Ste. Marie to visit her mother. Mr. and Mrs. John Ahola and daughter returned from a visit with relatives in Negaunee. L V Strom of Duluth, in the city on business, left for Ashland. Leonard Burns of Pesteetta visited Wakefield with his brother Robert A. Burns. William Niemi, instructor and principal, spoke with friends as he is in town. Thomas Ashland and Gordon Walton returned Thursday evening from a motor trip to Minneapolis and Chicago. Mrs. A Cormier, Mrs. Clarence Jacobson and Leslie Bedell left Wednesday for Ashland to visit Mrs. L Bedell, who is a patient at Ashland General Hospital. Sunday school will be at 10 o clock at the Community building with classes for children of all ages. Mrs. A M Gilbert and son Rich returned home this weekend. Mrs Gilbert attended the Woman's club convention in Detroit. Wilbur H McNamara has been in seat chief with Gill and Harry Culver on the commission and attended meetings in the precinct. Mr. and Mrs. Nels Jacobson and Lily have moved.

Julia Desonia Ashland Rela- James Beckman Marquette Edward Lane A. Songalia Iron River Cloon Harry Freberg Wakefield Gile Leslie Bedell C. W. Benner Sault Ste. Marie John Ahola Negaunee L. V. Strom Duluth Leonard Burns Pesteetta Wakefield Re Robert A. Burns William Niemi The Land Schools Eekending Thomas Ashland Gordon Walton Minneapolis Chicago A. Cormier Clarence Jacobson Wedane L. Bedell Ashand General Hospital A. M. Gilbert Richie Gad Gilbert Woman's Club Detroit Wilbur H. McNamara Gill Harry Culver Nels Jacobson Lily

Mattson killed in fire at Sunday Lake mine

A miner named Mattson perished in a Sunday Lake mine fire discovered mid week. Two coworkers escaped as crews sealed drift openings and fought to smolder the blaze. Mattson, born December 23, 1894, had worked for Sun day Lake Iron Co since 1925 and is survived by his widow Hilma and two children Faith and Joy. funeral Monday at Finnish Lutheran church with American Legion honors.

Ught Mi T Shaft Ans Vate Matt” Mattson Anvil Sunday Lake Iron Company Ings Hilma Bessie Faith Joy Anna Mattson N. Korhonen Robert Byquist American Legion Mattson

Blaha Recalls War Experiences At Armistice Night

Blaha spoke on Armistice Night in France to Hotere 6 Sheroray members and local businessmen. The address covered his World War II division service and wartime observations. Ramsay men signaled interest in joining the local club, with 10 to 12 new members expected soon.

France Hotere Sheroray Evening Wes Ee Rand View Hoeital Blaha Ee Tle Amatin Ramsay

Protest Mail Service Joining with Ironwood Commerci

Local postmaster Arthur Cavender petitions postal authorities to shift Wak delivery to 8 am by aligning with Ironwood and county mail routes. Under former schedules morning mail arrived at 8, but train delays push delivery toward noon. The request seeks evening train mail to Ironwood and all county mail to 8 am.

Ironwood Con Commission

Verona Plymouth patrons to post meters by December 1

Electric power customers in Verona and Plymouth must make meter deposits to obtain service from the city after December 1. The directive was approved at a recent meeting of the Lake Superior District Power board. Deposit locations were set with the city, and service will begin once deposits are received.

Verona Plymouth Electric Power Lake Superior District Power Cam Meting Wednescoll Ito

Welfare Offices Move Planned to Michaels Building

Plans by the county relief authority call for moving the Third district welfare offices from the city hall’s second floor to the Michaels building on Sunday Lake Street. The new quarters are larger and more convenient.

Third District City Hall Michaels Sunday Lake Street

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