Official Proceedings of Wakefield City Commission May 22 1924
The Wakefield City Commission met at City Hall on May 22 1924 with Mayor Rummel and Commissioners Hook Hornibrook Strough present. Bills were approved subject to absent commissioner review and fire department and insurance items were discussed, along with bids for the old Fire Hall, sidewalk and property issues, and multiple budgetary reports.
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City Commission
Rummel
Hook, Hornibrook
Strough
Hart
Hornibrook
Hook
EF. F. W. Neihhold
Wakefield Michigan Seeks Bids for Old Fire Hall
The City Commission of Wakefield Michigan will meet at City Hall on Thursday May 29 1924 at 4 p m to receive and open bids for the old Fire Hall currently in use by the city. Each bid must include a certified check of 10 00. The session will proceed at City Hall to consider bids on the property now used as the Fire Hall.
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City
Wakefield
Michigan
City of
Wakefield to Auction Building Move After Purchase
Bid notices from Wakefield Michigan call for bids on lot 1 block 2 original plat Wakefield with the successful bidder to move the building to a city approved warehouse site within thirty days of purchase. All bids must be on file at the city clerk’s office before 3 p m May 29 1924. Dated May 22 1924. A L Rummel Mayor. WM Jacobson Clerk.
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Hook
Strough
Wakefield
Hornibrook
Michigan
A. L. Rummel
WM. Jacobson
Local notices and ads from Wakefield May 24 1924
Plain sewing by Mrs J Cody next door to Hansons Garage offers services while house and lots for sale through Louis Cohen. Pickands Mather Co officials to confer with local officials Sunday followed by a Curry Hotel banquet for visiting guests. George St John takes over the restaurant and room from Union News Co. catering for Wakefield and tourists. Memorial Day Friday a bank and post office holiday with limited post office hours for mail. Adv Ad copy due Tuesday night for Thursday publication. Church services union church 10 45 am sermon on Memorial Day. Sunday School at 9 45. Leonard Slade starts as steam shovel man at Wakefield Tron Co. Mr and Mrs L A Cluley visit Gwinn. death of Mr Spross’ father prompts trip to Okemos. Supt A W Clevenger in Lansing and Ann Arbor on school district business. Debate at high school resolved Japanese Expulsion justifiable. four boys and four girls defend positions. judges Trebilcock and J A Frederickson. GARAGE FOR RENT via M Rydeski. Death of year-old Mankoski daughter. funeral Saturday afternoon. I O O F members invited to Memorial Day parade Friday 8 30 am. German police dog owned by George Hrbacek killed by auto Thursday night. Health of J J Rummel not improving. plan to take him to Rochester if needed. Mr and Mrs William Abbott to move to Ishpeming. Swedish Lutheran church services 3 pm Sunday Union Church. Loyalty Lodge to hold meeting and initiate candidates Tuesday evening. Read the ads and you will trade.
Spirits Prompt Mother to Burn Infant in Kitchen
In South Portland Maine Mrs Ethel G Giliksen allegedly placed her two month old daughter on red hot stove coals believing spirits from God called for the sacrifice and that she was seven to follow. Neighbors heard screams and rescued the infant. The baby was severely burned but likely to recover. the mother will be examined for mental condition.
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South Portland
Ethel G Giliksen
Woman Druggist Burned When Alcohol Explodes
Mina Anna Oona, twenty four, pouring alcohol for a prescription at her Orange New Jersey drug store when a five gallon can exploded. Her clothing caught fire and she ran to the street crying for help as a boy removed his coat to smother the flames. She suffered burns to arms face and body and was taken home in serious condition.
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New York
Mina Anna Oona
Center Street
Orange
N. J
Cona
Japanese Cabinet Reveals 1924 Budget Cut
Japan's cabinet presents an ordinary budget estimate for 1924 at 1.27 billion yen, about 635 million dollars. The figure reflects a 104 million yen reduction from the current year. The cabinet also orders a further 10 percent cut in remaining year expenses.
Indian Canoe Gains Popularity on Rome’s Yellow Tiber
The American Indian canoe, once confined to North American waters, has become a favorite river sport on the Tiber in Rome. Italian firm production, a growing canoe club, and many American enthusiasts mark the trend though paddling technique still evolves.
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Italy
Kind Motorist Helps Robber Victim in Piqua Tale
Joe Heckman, a motorist near Piqua, aids a driver who flags him for help. The man aims a pistol, robs Heckman of 45 dollars, then escapes in a damaged car. The story frames the incident as a caution about kindness and crime.
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Piqua
Joe Heckman
Heckman
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