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Newspaper
Wakefield Advocate
Location
Wakefield, Michigan, United States of America
Date
May 29, 1915
Page
1
At a Wakefield town hall meeting the fire department and celebration committee chose a single day celebration on Monday July 5. The firemen postponed their picnic to September 5 and 6. Committees were formed to organize bands parades patriotic exercises races fireworks and related events for a traditional old time celebration around the lake with park and camp spaces available for visitors.
Bessemer talent stage musical comedy praised for lively humor and strong singing by a good crowd. The Bessemer High School Band accompanied the troupe, encores greeted the lively performances including Irish Dutch and Swedish characters and a clever undertaker joke. The show closed with a dance and a rosy reception, despite a smaller than expected attendance.
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