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Wakefield Advocate

Location

Wakefield, Michigan, United States of America

Date

Apr 14, 1923

Page

2

Holder resigns from Vet Bureau job for district

James A. Holter, sub district manager of the United States Veterans Bureau in Marquette, is transferred and promoted to superintendent of agricultural training in Michigan. He will head Veterans Bureau agricultural training statewide from Lansing, coordinating with the state department of agriculture to place World War I veterans on farm lands after training and rehabilitation. Since his arrival, disabled veterans cases rose from 232 to over 4,000, with training participants increasing from 62 to about 256. His office expanded from one room to five, with five certifying staff and four assistants. He will be succeeded by Dr L P Schrader, the former sub district medical officer.

James A. Holter United States Veterans Burgent Marquette Wake Michigan Lansing Holder State Department of Agriculture Holter Taining Hold L. P. Schrader

Chiropractors win first tilt in Michigan house vote

The Michigan house passed Rep Culver’s chiropractice examining bill after fierce debate in committee of the whole. Dr Dawe moved to strike after the closing clause, triggering sharp exchanges with reps Miles Rowe and Roxburgh and triggering strong medicine school criticisms. The bill advances to final reading with licensing for chiropractors who meet two years experience and graduate from three-term schools. George Buchmiller sold his billiard parlor to Ben Novak and John Pezzetti who plan a taxi service and hot lunch counter in their new Kerkes building quarters. The J R Watkins Co seeks agents in Wakefield to market wellness samples and retail opportunities.

Chiropractrs Michigan Culver Dr. Dawe Aaron W. Miles Big Rapide Dawe American Medical Association Floyd W. Rowe Camden George F Roxburgh Reed City George A. Buchmiller Ben J. Novak John Pezzetti Kerkes

Later season urged for Michigan bass fishing

Michigan conservation officials consider unifying bass season dates in upper peninsula counties. A preliminary proposal cited by Senator W F Pruettner of Bessemer seeks to delay opening from June 18 to July 15 in Gogebic county. Public hearings may follow as counties weigh delayed openings and stricter bag limits.

Department of Conservation Michigan Upney Peninsula W. F. Pruettner Bessemer Gogebie County Pre A.D. Johnston The Conservation Commission Truettner T ‘An Marouette Keweenaw

Local Notes and Visits Highlight Busy Week

Miss Eva Nyberg of Mellen Wisconsin visits friends in town while Mrs R R Hillis stays with her sister Mrs Utley. Visits from Lonta and Bobby Sacks at Samuel Hoff’s home. Community clubs plan a first dance with The Elk's Orchestra next Friday. Miss Florence Bamford teaches in town schools and new service station work begins at Cloverland Trail junction.

George Bamford Ishpeming Florence Bamford

Epworth League Rally Planned in Gogebic Range

Epworth League of the Methodist churches from Innwood Bessemer Newport Ewen Sidnaw and Bergland will gather at the Community Building in this city on Friday April 27 the rally expected to draw several hundred attendees Speakers will include Rev Dr George Olmstead district superintendent and pastors from Tron area offering remarks on the occasion.

Epworth Methodists Gogebic Range

Marriage Unites Miss Weda Mattson and Irving Cormier

Miss Weda Mattson wed Irving Cormier Thursday afternoon in Bessemer with Justice Torsten Eggen officiating. Witnesses were Miss Alma Cormier and Enor Hyppa. The couple will reside in the city. Mrs. Cormier has worked at Wakefield Hospital and Mr. Cormier works at his father’s bakery. Join the American Legion Now.

Weda Mattson Irving Cormier Torsten Eggen Bessemer Alma Cormier Enor Hyppa

First National Bank Wakefield Report of Condition 1923

The April 8 1923 condition report for First National Bank Wakefield Michigan lists assets including loans 43576272 overdrafts 59.48 and U S Government securities 25000 total assets over 48576272 with real estate and fixtures and cash items. The document bears signatures of KINGSMUTH HENRY OLSON W PETRAS and a notary Andrew F Olson sworn April 9 1923.

Reserve District No First National Bank Wakefield Michigan U. S Federal Reserve Bank United Pars Saal Andrew F. Olson

American Legion No Union Church Services Sunday Schedule

The church announces Sunday services led by Pastor L. McDonald with Sunday School at 10:00 AM, morning worship at 2:90 PM, and evening worship at 7:30 PM. Special choir music will accompany each service.

Union Church Cholr L. €. McDonald

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Buick Hanson Bros.Garage Wakefeld, Mich Wakefield Hardware and Furniture Co Harry & Swanson, Props Mich John Patyk Auto Livery Service Telephone VET” Bureau Director of War Veterans’ Bureau Chiros State Board of Examiners For Chiropractors J. R. Watkins Company Watkins J. R. Watkins Co Winona, Minn Daly State Department U .P Eva Nyberg Mellen Wis R. R. Hillis Mrs. Utley Datuth Lonta Sacks Bobby Samuel Hoff Nan John Warren Morgan Amine Olson Bros. Grocery R. K. Kimmel Th University of Michigan Extension Department Girls Flk Mose Gisasante Jack Strough Mayo Clinic Rochester Minn Louis Cohen Chicago Edwin Gilbert Detroit Flint Waukegan Lillian H. K. McArthur Ashland Bernard Geary Con Geary Ironwood Geary B. E. Mullen Wice-Plymouth Miss Andre Wico Avéry Epworth League Wood and Bessemer American Legion Tee Kingsmuth Henry Olson Petras State of Michigan County of Gogebie Victor Lepisto Gogebic WM. Popps Dray Line Bessemer Michigan A. P. Olson
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