W L Co Cuts Labor Roll At Wakefield Iron
About 40 men were laid off at Wakefield Iron Company on Monday evening affecting two engine crews one steam shovel pitmen and common labor. The firm has 151 on payroll. curtailment follows sluggish ore and steel markets. Season tonnage forecast about 275000 tons, 25 percent of potential output. Industry signals point to a near-term rebound as lower mood bottoms out. Newport mine also trims output to four days weekly cutting overtime to shift stockpile.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wakefield Iron Company
W. C. Hart
Iron Trade Review
Newport
Pickands Mather
Correction on Mack bus vote and summer school improvements
The Advocate misreported Commissioner Hornibrook as voting for the Mack bus acceptance. The correct record shows Hornibrook voting against it. Motion by Strough, seconded by Hook, to accept the Mack bus and authorize a $8664.30 warrant. Yeas: Rummel, Hook, Hart, Strough. Nays: Hornibrook. Also noted plans for exterior painting at the club house and Supt. Clevenger’s home, interior school work, flag poles at Verona Central and High schools, and removal of the old Finnish Church by M. Torrko for Central School grounds. Adjourning due to lack of quorum. next meeting set for next Thursday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City Commission
Hornibrook
Andsvete
Strough
Hook
Supt. A. W. Clevenger
Verona
Central
M. Torrko
Carr Arrested For Drunk Driving Receives Ten Day Sentence
August Carr is jailed for ten days after a Monday arrest for driving a car while intoxicated. Judge G. J. Hrbacek offered a choice of 60 days in jail or ten days and a $50 fine. Two men, D. K. Smith and G. R. Hosteander, were arrested on charges of stealing tires from a storehouse belonging to W. S. Peters near the rock crushing plant and have remained in the city jail awaiting trial. Elks Initiate Class Saturday at the Memorial Community Building with a large candidate turnout and a banquet to follow. Members and visitors should meet at the city hall prior to marching to the building. the meeting begins at 9:00 p.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
August Carr
G. J. Hrbacek
D. K. Smith
G. R. Hosteander
W. S. Peters
Elks
Bessemer Lodge
Memorial Community Building
Wakefield
Wakefield Plans Fourth Celebration By Businessmen Group
A Wakefield committee of businessmen will handle July 4th arrangements with Johny F. Holmes named to lead plans in cooperation with the city, a meeting set for next week to finalize the program and appoint committees. Senior sweaters for 1924 Wakefield High School athletes are to be collected through J A Frederickson, with shipment received Friday. The Municipal Bus Line reports May profit of 62.64 on 590.05 revenue, 517.41 expenses, 89.38 repairs, 137.52 gas and oil, 272.48 wages, carrying 9 080 passengers. annual daily profit exceeds 70 cents. Marenisco and Wakefield clash Sunday at 2 30 p m with Valisano Antilla for Wakefield and Toomey brothers for Marenisco. The First National Bank and many shops will close Tuesday June 24 for midsummer observance. post office hours to follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Legion
Johny F. Holmes
Wakefield High School
J. A. Frederickson
First National Bank
A. M. Gilbert
Keep Money at Home Is City Need
An editorial argues for supporting local merchants to sustain town life and public institutions. It warns that sending money to distant mail order firms harms banks, inventory, and local services, and highlights the benefits of home commerce for churches, schools, and community vitality. It notes local ads on the page represent firms seeking public patronage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Advocate Q
Advocate
Portable Sawmill Purchase Signals Hemlock Timber Sale
Purchase portable mill Hill and Manley logged contractors have bought a portable sawmill and plan to saw a portion of their hemlock logs that are decked awaiting sale. They join other large timber contractors facing difficulties selling hemlock at profitable figures.
Seven candidates file for Wakefield school board
Seven candidates filed nominating papers for Wakefield School District board seats. Ballot listings include three seat term winners Victor Lepisto Joseph Gill Stanley Tyack and Mrs Anna Kallander two year term Abe Mathews Henry Ahola ack and one year term Dr H A Tressel. Election July 14 at Thomaston polls open 10:00 a m to 5:00 p m. Voters must be 21 and qualified. Also notes on bond issue for a new high school and county board matters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Education
Wakefield School District
Victor Lepisto
Joseph Gill
Stanley Tyack
Anna Kallander
Abe Mathews
Henry Aholaack
H. A. Tressel
Thomaston
Wakefield Weddings Include Five Local Couples
A wave of weddings fills Wakefield and nearby towns. Miss Mabel McKee wed Carrol Bowker at their home with a four oclock Presbyterian ceremony. Elizabeth Roberts tied with Herbert Elias at Bessemer, followed by a Lake Gogebic honeymoon. Vera Johson and Clifford Pellerin wed in Bessemer then returned to Wakefield for a reception. Vera Pellerin and Miss Orphie Pellerin attended, with Plymouth Mining Co. ties. Mary Bonavitz and Harold Rice married secretly in Crystal Falls before returning to Wakefield. Families, mining workers, and local officials attend multiple ceremonies and postnuptial plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Gilbert
Mabel McKee
Corrinne Ashland
Marjorie Bedell
Esther Niemi
Bessemer High School
Northern State Normal
Marquette
Plymouth Mining Company
Omar Olson
Myrl and
Lowell
Manistique
Martina Grimm
Daisy
Olga
W. 8. Sincock
Minneapolis
R F. Hasbrook
Alfred Kaligader
P. J.delnet
A. L. Rumanel
Louis Cohen
Percy Coates
A. A. Bawden
Edwin Gilbert
Dorothy Gilbert
Bessemer
Elizabeth Roberts
Hamilton
Herbert Eliason
Mr. Roberts
Alice Eliason
Thoburn Davies
Ironwood
Curry Hotel
Vera Johson
Clifford Pellerin
Mary “Bonavitz
Harold Rice
Crystal Falls
Wakefield
Mr. Rice
Plymouth Mining Co
Verona
Six Hurt In Auto Wreck Near Lake Superior Hill
Five men were injured when a car lost control on a Lake Superior road and overturned in a ditch on Thursday night. The Wakefield and Bessemer group included Andrew Brocone, Edward Thompson, Albert Brocone, August Hillman, Walter Sieke, Ralph Peterson, and Ewart Erickson, with Erickson severely injured. All expected to recover. speed and overload cited. The crash occurred as Thompson’s Buick, carrying six passengers beyond its two-seat design, plowed into a hill and overturned, catching fire before help arrived.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lake Superior
Ong Hill
Wakesfield
Bessemer
Audrew Brocone
Edward Thompson
Wakefield
Albert Brocone
Andrew
Keither
August Hillman
Walter Sieke
Ralph Peterson
Ewart Erickson
Amed
Runstrom
Ironwood
Erickson
Thompson
Guy
Births and local notices from Verona area
A son was born June 12 to Mr and Mrs Joseph Gertz of the Verona location. Mae Mattson assistant purser is on a week's vacation from duties. Grace Evelyn Olgon and Vella Leatha Hillis with Woodruff visitors. Rudolph Cloon leaving Sunday for Minneapolis. Vera Johnson left Friday for Negaunee. Peters a business visitor at Ah and Chicago. English Lutheran services Sunday at Union Church led by Rev A Benander. Thoburn Davies left for Nault Ste Marie for University of Michigan camp. Olson Brothers selling ladies shoes 50 cents to $3.00. Mrs J C Peterson hospital patient at Ashland. Charles Leurich and wife welcomed a daughter born June.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Gertz
Verona
Grace
Evelyn Olgon
Vella
Leatha Hillis
Woodruff
Wis
Rudolph Cloon
Minneapolis
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W.L CO
Wakefield Iron Co
Commission
Carr
Marenisco
Valisano
Antilla
Toomey Brothers
Strand
W T. Inc
County Board of Supervisors
Merchants and Miners National and
Gogebiec National Banks of
Lronwood
Enire
Harlan W. Johnson
Cohen
Waukesha
James Pezzetti
Wisconsin
Kerkes Flats
Robert Carew
Royalton, Wis
Henry
Plymouth
Bessemer Taxi Company
Ontonagon
State Utilities Commission
South Shore
Cupid
Bowker-McKie
B. J. Novak
Iron River
Strand Theatre
Schaffer
Green Bay
Hhe
Vera Johnson
Negaunee
Peters
Chicago
Union Church
A. Benander
Nault Ste. Marie
Department of Engineering
University of Michigan
Olson Brothers
J. C. Peterson
The
General Hospital
Ashland
Charles Leurich
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