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Newspaper

Wakefield Advocate

Location

Wakefield, Michigan, United States of America

Date

Dec 29, 1923

Page

17

Bank Deposits Boost Wakefield Woman's Club to $100000 Goal

First National Bank of Wakefield reports 537 new savings accounts in the past year with total time deposits rising to 391,583.36 and resources around 761,683.09. Directors re-elected include Anton Ringsmuth and Walter Truettner. officers named Anton Ringsmuth president and Victor Lepisto cashier. Other notes mention smallpox isolation at Hill Manley's camp, Wakefield Woman's Club activities and meetings, obituary of Mrs. Kaskela, auto license plate extensions, and county health and road commission actions.

National Bank of Wakefield Alue Buss Anton Ringsmuth Walter F. Truettner Victor Lepisto Wiliam Peters Henry Olson Walter F.truettner A. Lorimer Stannard Minneapolis Hill & Manley Wakefield Hansen Marenisco

Wakefield School District valued at $589000 asset total

Financial statement shows Wakefield district buildings totaling $450,037.44 with land and improvements lifting total asset value to $589,573.46, with bonds outstanding totaling $39,000. Construction costs for the list of schools add up to $497,098.12 amid a year noting new school plans and several paid bonds.

Wakefield J. A. Fredrickson Board of Education Wico Tigh Central School Plymouth Verona Comet

Butter Ring Suspect Arrested in Northwest Creameries

Jasper Minton of Mellen was arrested Monday in Ashland on charges of robbing the Bessemer Creamery and other northwest creameries in three months. Police credit an alleged confession by Leo Parks, fellow ring member, in a case spanning to Madison. The group is said to have stolen thousands of pounds of butter, repackaged it, and shipped it to market. Mae Edwards has returned to Chicago after a holiday visit. For sale Renown Range respond to Mrs George Varney.

Jasper Minton Mellen Ashland Bessemer Creamery Northwest Leo Parks le Huge Madison Mae Edwards James Edwards Chicago

Appreciation for Wakefield Legion event supporters

The American Legion Geroux Post No 11 Wakefield Michigan thanks all who helped organize the memorial day House Wyming event at the Memorial Community Building. They praise the City Commission for use of the building, Wakefield residents who donated, Clevenger and staff, radio managers, local businesses, Bessemer Taxi, program committees, kitchen and cafe volunteers, lunch and materiel crews, and the public attendees for making the affair a success.

American Legion Geroux Post Wakefield Michigan Memorial City Commission Clevenger Bessemer Taxi Company Gothic Range NO. 11

Wakefield Legion Defeats Bessemer 47 to 30 in Home Game

Wakefield Legion won last evening at the Community gym by a 38 to 47 score as Cauldwell led Bessemer with 14 points on seven baskets and five free throws. Hadley scored 20 for Wakefield aided by strong teamwork while Cauldwell’s visitors struggled. The win ties the series and hints at a follow-up matchup. Municipal matters include possible April charter amendments for precincts at Sunday Lake Wico Plymouth locations and a bus line referendum. Local notices note Wakefield Township board meeting and old orders reminders.

Cauldwell Wakefield Legion American Legion Hadley Kedell Delmet Mattson Yankee Linn Wakefield Bessemer Commission Sunday Lake Wico Plymouth

City Bus Schedule Changes Cut Passengers' Wait Times

City commission announces immediate changes to the bus line to Verona and Castile to better serve Bessemer and Ironwood riders. Buses now depart Verona trips at 9 05 and 11 05 am and 3 05 and 5 05 pm with hopes of city entry by 11 40 am or later. The December loss was 108 dollars with yearly revenue 7791.52 and expenses 10338.58. Repairs dominated costs, around 3700 dollars.

Bessemer Ironwood Castile Verona City Commission

Wakefield Girls Triumph In Local Basketball Win

Wakefield girls defeated Bessemer H S 31 26 in a Friday game showing strong teamwork. Wakefield boys fell 28 12 to Stambaugh after regulars were sidelined by injuries and illness. Hillis Rydeski and Levo filled in with growing promise ahead of next week’s pivotal matchup vs Ironwood.

Ironwood Ashland Big Boys Bessemer H. S Wakefield High Stambaugh Herman Lawrence Hook Gus Hanson Hillis Rydeski Levo

Wakefield High School Activities Preview

The Wakefield high school ski relay race against range schools is set for February. Wakefield seeks a third consecutive Cup win to claim the silver trophy permanently. A February program includes The Little Tin Soldier Boat Song A Merry Life Oh Italia Beloved In Old Madrid and A Warrior Bold. An oratorical contest starts in early February. Glee rehearsals advance for a four episode minstrel on February 29 Reflections Reactions Refreshments Realities led by Miss Knudsen. Football players will attend a Wakefield Commercial Club meeting at 6 30 pm Monday at the Memorial Community Building. The basketball team traveled to Stambaugh for a Friday night game.

Range Wakefield Italia Old Madrid Miss Knudsen Wakefield Commercial Club Memorial Community Wakefield High School Stambaugh

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