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Newspaper
Wakefield Advocate
Location
Wakefield, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Feb 02, 1924
Page
2
Superintendent A W Clevenger posts strict rules for high school pupils using the Mem Community Building. Regulations limit entry to scheduled classes and supervised events, ban loitering and window peeking, restrict access to showers, and prohibit defacing property. Violations may trigger fines, arrests, or loss of gym and pool privileges.
Judge G O Driscoll clears A Ringsmith of liability in a suit by E F W Neidhold and others over rock alleged taken from a bluff south of the city. Neidhold and Thomas Desonia owned the land with others. Todd and Erickson contractors were building a road. jury awarded damages but judge withdrew the case and entered no judgment. Norris represented Ringsmith.
The City Electric and Plumbing Co owned by Hanson Bros. plans to reopen in the Strand Theatre building at Sunday Lakes and Hancock streets. After a fire that destroyed their stock and Wakefield bowling alleys, remodeling will add a new front. Property owner is A Ringsmuth. lease held by D Kulasowicz, Strand Community theater manager.
Jay Rummel sold Rum mel King Bakery to A C Johnson of Ironwood, who will run the local bakery next week. King moves to Ironwood as Rummel plans another business. Ironwood’s Kearney block and Martin Steppa building were destroyed by fire, losses about 75000 dollars. Ironwood Amusement Corporation owned the Kearney block and may replace it with a modern theatre.
Union Church holds Sunday School at 1v:mv morning worship at 11:00, junior Epworth League at 6:30 for ages 9 to 15, evening worship at 7:30. Tuesday events include Senior Epworth League at 7:30 and Prayer Meeting at 8:30.
Wakefield prepares the Minstrel Frolic at Memorial Community Building directed by Wice Plymouth Booster Club with 100 locals in a professional production. Harrington Adams Inc. touts top costumes scenery and a 31 strong chorus of Wakefield business and professionals. The second half promises a new spectacle with entertainers taking the Northwest and Rajput India settings to delight audiences. Tickets are on sale as reservations fill. Act 1 Interlocutor Dr. T. S. Crosby listed.
One of the captivating endmen whose pulchritude has been the comment of all at the dress rehearsals will be heard in a musical number that expresses the charm of minstrel life in a bewitching performance. Buy your tickets early and be sure to hear and see this handsome Numidian entertainer Friday night at the Wico Plymouth show.
John L Moon sheriff of Lee county Alabama appeals for help in capturing a murder suspect described as a 45 year old man with a scar on the right jaw. The circular offers 100 for the arrest and conviction of the fleeing man who killed Aberdeen Harris.
Jacob Martin koski, born in July 1845 in Poland, died Sunday morning after living in Wakefield about 85 years. He is survived by his wife and seven daughters, including Mrs. Beemer, Mrs. Glonck, Mrs. Sanders, Mrs. Mikorski, and Mrs. Savinski, plus numerous descendants. Interment was Wednesday at Lakeview Cemetery after services at the Church of the Immaculate Conception.
The group lists instruments and players: Violin Chester Rydeski Cornet Peter DeRubis Clarinet Albert Lavigne Trombone Alex Frederickson Drums Kenneth Bawker Saxophone Matt Hill Bass Art Anderson Pianist Miss Bamford. Chaperones are Mesdames George Howe W. C. Hamilton J. W. Trelour A. J. Cayin J. M. Hammer Robert Idema J. B. Wilde W. L. Taylor J. H Brown William Jacobson AL Stannard and W. C. Hart.
The City of Wakefield defeated George Shilka in circuit court as Judge Driscoll dropped the case for lack of evidence. Massie sought a stay to prepare for a possible new trial, keeping the door open for future litigation. The ruling followed Massie’s failure to prove a grade existed before the city set the grade in front of Shilka’s property.
The Woman's Club relief committee donated about $100 in groceries and several blankets sheets dresses to the destitute Robinson family after a recent city fire. Three other city families also received clothing and supplies this week from the club.
Announcements report the marriage of Miss Helen Madeline Sawasky to Mr Purcell George Vernier in Detroit on Tuesday. The ceremony took place at the Announcement Church. Mrs Vernier is the daughter of Mrs Caroline Sawasky of this city and has worked for four years as a nurse in a major state hospital.
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