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Newspaper
Wakefield Advocate
Location
Wakefield, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Jul 19, 1924
Page
1
A stream of short notices lists Mr and Mrs Wojciehowski and family attending a Golden wedding in Ironwood, plus visits and travels by numerous Wakefield residents including attorneys Wim Cleon and L B Rice, families Cavender Bonino Seegar Antilla Laberdie Walton and others to Ashland Mercer Ironwood Bayfield Marquette Gogebic Crystal Falls Hibbing Detroit Chicago and Canada.
A home town buying push argues Wakefield shoppers save money by supporting local merchants. It claims city overhead plus travel costs burden buyers, boosting community leaders who keep streets and services strong. A Minnesota third party effort to place La Follette on ballots also unfolds, with state election details and procedures noted.
Louis Cohen longtime manager of Skud Goldman Co leaves Wakefield for South Milwaukee to start similar work. Elmer Skud of Ishpeming will take his place at Skud Goldman store in Wakefield. Local readers wish him well before departure. Road closure on Tula Road continues to hinder travel for cottages and traveling salesmen amid macadamizing work. Court discussion notes election law interpretations for third party organization and La Follette supporters voting procedures.
A Wakefield calf club formed with members Toivo Vikanen Toivo Kaars John Ruona Walter Mars Tauna Lake Victor Kangas William Mustapaa and William Weston Jr The group inspected eight farmers in Bessemer and Tronwood townships purchasing high grade and purebred calves that night they attended a livestock demonstration at Gogebic County Infirmary Matt Saari 64 died Sunday at the County Sanitarium after years of chronic heart trouble Survived by wife and six children funeral at Finnish Lutheran church in Wakefield with burial at Republic Michigan
Mrs August Monti entertained with a birthday event for her son George Monti. Afternoon guests included Gordon and Arthur Tressel Vernon and Grace Olson Savino and Jeanette Cavender Harriet Delmet George Avery and Gertrude Komove Margeret Olson. An evening supper served to a long list of relatives and friends from 7 pm.
At Thursday evening’s city commission meeting, a donation of fifty dollars was approved for the Upper Peninsula Development Bureau. The bureau uses funds to improve highways protect forests and wild game and to support broader development of the Upper Peninsula. Such gifts help attract tourists and home seekers to the peninsula.
Michigan voters face five proposed constitutional amendments in November as the state supreme court ruling clears the way for measures. Petitions seek a school attendance requirement, state income tax, and revisions to reapportionment, with 1806 signatures needed to place any amendment on the ballot.
The Lake Superior mining section of the National Safety Council announces the fifth annual mine safety conference to be held at the Elks Club in Ironwood on August 12 and 13. William Conibear chairs. The agenda includes registration, sessions on accident prevention and mine ventilation, talks by industry and government officials, a banquet, round table discussions, and a Wednesday mine inspection. Hotel reservations are handled by B. D. Shove.
A surprise farewell party was hosted at the Community building for Mrs. Louis Cohen who is moving to Wisconsin with her family. Guests enjoyed bridge, a yellow and white themed lunch, prizes to Mrs. Maurice Bye and Mrs. Cohen, with Mrs. Carol Bowker as consolation. A silver flower basket was given to Mrs. Cohen as a keepsake, while friends noted her active involvement in local organizations.
The Norrie Athletic Club lost to Wakefield 8 to 1 on Sunday. Wakefield scored eight runs in the last three innings after a tight start, with Valesano and Antilla pitching for Wakefield and Collins and Gorilla catching for Ironwood. Umpire Fitzello officiated. Bessemer hosts Wakefield tomorrow in a hoped for strong showing.
In February a reward offered by Dr. T. P. Crosby for a lost gold watch chain is returned, ending the claim and restoring the chain to its owner. The notice notes the reimbursement of the stated reward and confirms the item’s return to Dr Crosby.
For sale at the south end of Lake Gogebic three to four miles north of County Park. Furnishings include summer cottage items and a boat with an Evindrude motor. Write or phone 4 L, Ruggles, Hurley, Wisconsin.
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