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The Wakefield News

Location

Wakefield, Michigan, United States of America

Date

Nov 18, 1933

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Liquor Law Fights Foreshadow Special Session Battle

Detroit lawmakers prepare for a tight special session on November 22 to tackleBeer laws and tax measures. Key issues include whether liquor is sold in state or private stores, sales by the glass or bottle, a $2 head tax for constitutional financing, and funding for schools from liquor taxes or new revenue sources. President pro tempore and floor leaders argue that prohibition’s failure shows laws cannot reform drinking habits.

Detroit Times Public Trust Commission A. Picard M. Donnelly Cogitive Council Picard Picard Sa United Ae Donnell

Willing family compensation award upheld by board

The full board of the department of labor and industry sustained a 77 percent compensation award for the late Matt Willing of this city. Castile Mining Company appealed after a commissioner heard the case. Willing died years ago from a heart ailment, with evidence tying the mine injury to his death. The award pays $18 weekly for 77 percent weeks and $200 for funeral expenses.

Matt Willing Department of Labor and Industry Robert A. Burns Willing Castile Mining Company Wiling

1800 To Handle 1934 Rod Licenses

The Department of Conservation announced that about 1800 license agents will distribute general rod licenses for 1934 before January 1. Residents holding licenses for Michiganders total nearly 300000, with no expiration until December. Under the rod license law, anyone fishing in any method must possess a 50 cent license. ice fishing and spear fishing in season are not exempt.

Department of Conservation Department

Proceedings of the annual board of supervisors meet

The annual meeting proceedings are published in full with reports from officers and departments. The financial statements and budgets for the coming year are included in the report.

the Board of Supervisors

Junior Club Plans Thanksgiving Evening Program

The Junior Woman's Club will hold its regular meeting Tuesday evening with Mrs. Elmer Lusa in charge of the program featuring a Thanksgiving entertainment. Mrs. Glenn Wooster will host the evening.

Elmer Lusa Glenn Wooster

Schools and liquor tax split Michigan lawmakers

A heated debate over liquor revenue for schools divides Michigan lawmakers. Republicans fear governor Picard’s Liquor Control Commission aims to build a political machine while some push private sales to speed school funds. The head tax faces party-line opposition, and a $25,000,000 bond issue faces stiff conservative scrutiny as old age pension enumerators and budget needs sharpen conflicts.

Picard Liquor Control Commission Frank D. Fitzgerald Fitzgerald William A. Comstock

Supervisors Seek Law Revisions At Escanaba Meeting

Upper Peninsula Supervisors Association urged repeal or revision of obsolete and costly state laws at Escanaba. Delegates argued county boards should name tax commission personnel, critique costly mandates, and push removal of unnecessary offices to curb 15 mill tax limits. State Senator Doyle warned politics create countless boards and functions. attendees urged a thorough study to reduce government costs and tax levies.

Upper Peninsula Supervisors’ Association Escanaba Victor I Mer Lemmer Gogebic County Tax Commission Omnes Laigype of Supervisors Supervisors’ Association Board of Supervisors Lawrence Phoenix Grand Marais Burt Township Alger County Phoenix Walter Henzeinson Dickinson County Board W. F. Doyle Upper Peninsula Luce Baraga Chippewa Deta Dickinson Houghton Tron Macki Mencaize Keweenaw

Immanuel Lutheran Church Sunday Schedule and Meetings

Immanuel Lutheran Church observes the Twenty-third Sunday after Trinity on November 19 with Sunday school at 9:30 a.m. and evening worship at 8:00 p.m. No morning service due to the pastor’s trip to Mellen Wisconsin. Choir rehearsals, Ladies Aid, Y. W. M. S. meetings, and a Thanksgiving aligned program are announced with hostesses Mrs J Kasternak, Mrs Sofie Hanson, and Rev and Mrs Byquist. Public invited.

Immanuel Lutheran Church Mellen Wis Ladies’ Aid J. Kasternak Sofie Hanson Byquist Y. W. Ws Robert E. Byquist

Eyes Have It Back to the Settee

A garbled report describes Ted returning to work and attempting a minor theft. After following unclear steps for a while, he paused to rest briefly. He then looked around and found his boss watching him intently as he checked counts near a washing machine.

Ted oSim

Iron Age reports steel production resistance figures

The Iron Age magazine notes a temporary resistance in production with a reading of 25.2 percent for the period, down from 27.1 percent in the prior week. The report discusses trends in steel trade and industry metrics affecting output projections.

Iron Age

Personal notices from Wakefield area in brief

Ray visits a week at the home of Ed ee Wn A James. Kent and mped em hong with relatives. Mr and Mrs Annibale Ravalli are parents of a son born Thursday November 16. Mr and Mrs Claire Haskins visited in Duluth. Miss Alma Ranta heads to Chicago for work. Mrs Gertrude Datson of cheap Falls Texas convalesces with sister Mrs Joseph. Thomas Woi and son Chester seek treatment at Duluth clinic. Henry Meyers of Houghton guests at L G Wilson home. Season tickets for high school basketball available with free admission and reserved seats. James Ozzello noted. Jimmy discourages cigars, others may visit fire department. Odin Seeger and friends, student at Northern College at Marquette. Mrs Benner attends to matters at home. Mr and Mrs George Johnson visit with Mrs Arthur James and J C Penney in Crysta.

Ray Ed Ee Wn Gertrude Datson Cheap Falls Texas Joseph Thomas Woi Chester Kalt Poe Duluth Henry Myers Houghton L. G. Wilson Meyers Wakefield James Ozzello Jimmy Odin Seeger Marquette Benner George Johnson Arthur James J. C. Penney Crysta Penney

Seal sale opens now for tuberculosis battle

A public seal sale begins, with proceeds allocated to fund tuberculosis fight efforts. Organizers urge community participation and note the fundraising supports local health initiatives and hospital programs.

Firing Squad Named in Historical Record

The document lists Pal Salmela William Karling Rodolph Cloon Joseph Patyk Arthur Haapoja and William Kuivinen as participants and names John Oxzello as the commanding firing squad leader with Oscar Benson Kuiawa John Williams Godfrey Stevenson Vincent Agriesti and Joseph Belling as squad members.

Pal Salmela William Karling Rodolph Cloon Joseph Patyk Arthur Haapoja William Kuivinen John Oxzello Oscar Benson Kuiawa John Williams Godfrey Stevenson Vincent Agriesti Joseph Belling

Local Office Records Range From V-23301 To V-23850

The document notes vehicle or file identifiers V-23301 through V-23850 at the local office. It also mentions fifty I ranging the plates, indicating a consistency with last year’s plate counts or assignments.

Woman's Club Ticket Sales By Members

Members of the Woman's club are selling tickets. The notice indicates club members handle purchases directly. Event details and date not provided in the readable text.

Woman's Club

Bertha Hill Leases Property in Local Transaction

A local figure, Bertha Hill, has executed a lease arrangement for a property described in brief terms. The action reflects a standard rental agreement, with involved parties and terms likely filed with the community’s records office. Details on the property and dates are not fully legible in the supplied text.

Party Record on State Affairs at St James Hotel Meeting

Horatio J. Abbott and Joseph M. Donnelly led a Democratic event at St James Hotel discussing state finances welfare and farming prices. Donnelly cited a statewide deficit over 18 million and a 16 mill tax limit proposal while Abbott urged a cheaper dollar and state sales tax amid NRA criticism and bank restructuring. Continged on page eight.

Democratic Party Horatio J Internal Revenue Joseph M. Donnelly St. James Hotel Centus Comstock Donnelly Abbott Upper Peninsula

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