Gilbert to become Wakefield mayor for three years
Arthur M. Gilbert will assume the mayoralty of Wakefield for a three year term on Monday, with Andy Rummel succeeding him as city administrator and Commissioner Matthews taking over as district supervisor. The outgoing mayor highlighted attracting industries, improving public services, and tax relief as priorities.
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Arthur M. Gilbert
Wakefield
Andy
Gilbert
Mr. Gilbert
Athews
Minty Board of Supervisors
Gilrt
Rummel
Matthews Ll
W. Hart
Hornibrook
Tron
State Tax Commission
Detroit
Mayo Clinic
Rochester
Wolves Added to Wakefield Zoo Atttract Visitors
Two wolf cubs were added to the Wakefield zoo this week. Procured from Gottfred Wollin of Powell Wisconsin the wolves were trapped and brought to the city. The new arrivals join two bears a fawn a coyote and the wolves draw daily crowds.
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Wakefield Zoo
Gottfred Wollin
Powell
Wis
Wild Fowl Hunting Season Opens Next Week
Wakefield sportsmen prepare for the opening of Michigan wild waterfowl season with notable changes in state game laws. The daily limit drops from 25 to 15, possession limit rises from 0 to 30, and per season total to 15. AU dependent changes affect market hunters. a 10 gauge gun restriction remains and only one firearm per person is allowed in boats. Andrew F. Olson will issue small game licenses locally.
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Andrew F. Olson
Olson
Michigan
Wakefield
The
Conservation Department
Two Men Fined for Driving While Intoxicated in Wisconsin
Matti Hoovinen of Ramsay and Claude Towall of Park Falls Wis were fined 350 each and costs for driving cars when intoxicated. Hoovinen also loses his license for 90 days. Costs totaled 31, bringing his total to over 80. John Newman and Benny Mattson face hearings for reckless driving after leaving an accident scene near Bessemer. Arrestee details by W T Hornibrook. Women’s club opens year with reception for local public school teachers next Wednesday.
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Matti Hoovinen
Ramsay
Claude Towall
Park Falls
Wis
A. L. Bracket
Hoovinen
Huovinen
John Newman
Benny Mattson
Justice Bracket
Bessemer
W. T. Hornibrook
Higher school costs justified by Michigan official
Superintendent Thomas E Johnson defends rising school costs noting a fourfold rise over 12 years while city county and some state expenses grew similarly He argues better facilities ventilation light and sanitation reduce illness and losses and credits an enriched curriculum with new departments and programs for growing student needs.
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Thomas E. Johnson
State of
Michigan
Johnson
Department of Education
Jim
Wakefield tax question roils over valuation rules
City residents ask whether Wakefield will levy 1925 taxes on the board of review valuations or on the state tax commission figures. Mayor A L Rummel argues taxes should use the board of review valuation, contending a double roll is illegal and that only a court order could compel the treasurer to tax on the state commission figures. The county will likely seek equalization on the state commission revised rolls, leaving uncertainty over the tax base for all classes.
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City of
Wakefield
Board of Review
State Tax Commission
Lansing
A. L. Rummel
Tax Commission
George Lord
County Board of Supervisors
Rummel
Criticism and defense of school administration growth
A speaker defends enlarging school administration arguing that more teachers and supervisors aid personal teacher student contact, reduce class sizes and address evolving curricula. He notes limits of class size for effective instruction, stresses need for competent teachers, and acknowledges rapid educational changes requiring experimentation.
Wakefield Tax Roll Boosts Valuation 3.47 Percent
The state tax commission raised Wakefield’s total valuation by 454,995 to 13,564,565, a 3.47 percent increase from the board of review figures. Mining properties plus non mining real and personal property saw notable gains, with several local owners listed for higher values. Innocent Qin and Miss Bernie Kanieski went to Chicago for new employment.
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State Tax Commission
City of
Wakefield
Lansing
Board of Review
Ironwood
Bessemer
Tronwood
Tax Commission
John Delmet
Alex Harry
Joe Novakoski
J. C. Peterson
Skud Estate
Mose Giansante
Thomas Ashland
Joseph Kerkes
First National Bank
Wakefield Hospital
Peters
Cleon Motor Company
J. W. Bedell
Hi Olson
Ceed
Arthur Cavender
Stanley, Tyack
David Bullen
Louis Sacks
P. J. Delmet
Victor Hanson
Mayhew
J. H. Trebilcock
A. Lavigne
Victor Lepisto
J. Kaailek
Pitete
Harry & Swanson
Myers Company
Manley & Hill
Olson Brothers
People's Co-op. Co
Kingsmut
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