Wakefield Schools Adopt New Teacher Rules of Conduct
A. W. Clemsoner announces Wakefield Public Schools rules for the coming year. Teachers must report by 8:30 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. with no in-room absences during specified periods unless on duty. corporal punishment limited to extreme cases with witness, and books and supplies must be cared for by teachers. Health measures require proper seating and nurse notification for ill pupils. Absences require notice to the Superintendent and form filing. paid leave allowed for certain illnesses or bereavement up to five days per year, with Board approval for longer gaps.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wakefield Public Schools
A. W. Clevenger
Board of Education
Gogebic County Tax Allocation Details for 1925
The state tax for Gogebic county this year is 162,898 dollars, down from 196,000 in 1924, with distribution to county units by the equalization committee. Ironwood will bear the largest share. Gogebic pays about 54,000 for the University of Michigan and 11,000 for Michigan Agricultural College, plus 2,545.47 to the Michigan College of Mines, 8,280.88 to Marquette Prison, 4,248.42 to Newberry Hospital, and 25,971.20 for Bonus Bonds.
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Gogebic County
State Department
Lansing
Wakefield
Ironwood
University of Michigan
Michigan Agricultural College
Michigan College of Mines
Marquette Prison
Newberry Hospital
Legion Election Postponed for Legion Club Meeting
The Legion postpones its officer election to Wednesday evening at the Legion club due to other affairs. Nominees named at the previous meeting include Frank E. Hook for post commander John EB Williams for vice commander A L Stannard for finance officer J F Nolmes for adjutant W H McNamara for chaplain and Joseph Desonia for welfare officer.
Paquette Kellow Couple Wed Quietly in Bessem er Church
Miss Bernice Kellow and Arthur George Paquette were married by Rev. C M Fraser at First Presbyterian Church Bessem er on September 17 with only Mrs. Fraser and Donald Fraser as witnesses. The bride, daughter of Mrs. William Reynolds, is a longtime stenographer for W S Peters. Paquette, of Menominee Michigan, works for Michigan Bell Telephone. Also note Mrs. Sam Johnson will move to Duluth indefinitely, and Mr and Mrs Anton Olson have leased her rooms in the Niemi building.
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Bernice Kellow
Arthur George Paquette
C. M. Fraser
First Presbyterian
Bessemer
Sam Johnson
Duluth
Anton Olson
Niemi
Wakefield Township Schools Superintendent Sets Teacher Conduct Rules
Board of Education outlines absence policy for teachers and visiting days with consent required. Teachers must keep records as directed and be examples of good conduct. The district disclaims responsibility for money left in rooms. Promotions and transfers rest with the Superintendent, who also sets requirements for efficient school management.
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Board of Education
Wakefield Township
Scarlet Fever Quarantine Notice and Enforcement Rules
Special notice outlines placard posting by attending physician and a quarantine of minimum 28 days. Head of family to be disinfected and released while ill children may isolate elsewhere for seven days and then return to school. No entry to school until seven days after quarantine. rooms and clothing to be disinfected after death or recovery. dairy sales restricted from affected farms. enforcement strict with guards and costs charged to the violating family.
Names Sought for Wakefield Advocate in Prize Contest
More than fifty suggestions were received this week for a new name for the Wakefield Advocate. Prizes include five dollars or smaller awards. one dollar per word. Entries must arrive at the office by 6:00 p.m. next Tuesday. Also, Plymouth Mining reports near completion of 1924 ore shipments with only two or three cargoes left, hinting at possible future tonnage but no firm plans yet for winter operations.
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Wakefield Advocate
Plymouth
Plymouth Mining Company
Legion Considers Leasing Wire for Election Returns
At a recent Legion meeting several members proposed leasing a wire to obtain Presidential election returns on election day. A leased wire for the evening would cost about 50 dollars and deliver results directly from across the country.
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Legion
American Legion
the Legion
Wakefield Ready for Ironwood This Afternoon
Wakefield High School prepares for the big home game against Ironwood with every player in top condition. Coach L A Cluley reports no predictions but confidence in a strong performance as final lineups are announced. key players listed include backs and ends, with W. S Peters away on a business trip.
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Wakefield High School
L. A. Cluley
Wakefield
Eeltee
Svehan
S. Maloney
I. Crosby
Royal Smith
Yatchak
Levo
Carr
al Broccone
H. Hook
Best
L. Hook
Andrew Broccone
Rydeski
First Lyceum series opens October 10 at Wakefield Theatre
The Winter Lyceum course starts Friday October 10 at Wakefield Community Theatre under Woman's Club auspices. The Davis Opera Company performs Said Pasha, with The L Verne Slout and Ruth Whitworth presenting The Right Road. Roy L. Smith lectures December 8, plus Dressers Mountaineers music January 14. Billie Williams performs piano and memory feats, then Ambassador Quartet closes February 1 with a transcontinental tour and four melodious singers.
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Lyceum
Woman's Club
Wakefield Community Theatre
Davis Opera Company
Said Pasha
Turkey
India
L. Verne
Ruth Whitworth
Roy L. Smith
Chicago Tribune
Dressers Mountaineers
Billie’ Williams
Ambassador Quartet
Wakefield High seniors honored for sportsmanship and effort
In the Kronwood Wakefield game this afternoon a Wakefield High School football player was recognized for fighting spirit sportsmanship and teamwork. The Skud and Gold main store advertised a best shirt from a large line with Dr RL Prout Arthur Mann A W Clevenger and Ernest Dear serving as judges.
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Skud & Goldmain
RL. (. Prout
Arthur Mann
A. W. Clevenger
Ernest Dear
Wakefield and St Ambrose open season in tie
Wakefield High and St Ambrose of Ironwood opened the season tied 7 7 after a see saw game. Broccone scored for Wakefield with Leve adding the extra point on a forward pass. A fourth quarter St Ambrose 45 yard fumble return tied the score and a drop kick tied the game between the posts.
Rosemurgy Wins Hospital Contract in Roseburg Area
Alex Rosemurgy of Bessemer secured the hospital construction contract at a Saturday meeting of M A Hanng nd Pickands Mather Co representatives. Heating goes to William Broamnas of Tronwood. Duluth firm wins electrical contract. Building to start within ten days facing Brotherton Street. Three stories brick tile fireproof design. Architects to survey site next week. Pastor Hughes reassigned to Wakefield Methodist for 1925. Harvest Time services noted at Union Church. Sterling Littlepage called home for grandfather’s funeral in Eureka US.
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Alex Rosemurgy
Bessemer
M.A. Hann Gnd
Pickands Mather Co
William Broamnas
Tronwood
Mechanical and Electrical Construction Co
Duluth
Wakefield Hospital
Brotherton Street
Rosemargy
Bruce's Crossing
Ramsay
P. J. Nickel
First National Bank
Hughes
W. M. Hughes
Wakefield Methodist
Nicholson
Detroit
Old Peoples’ Home
Children's Home
Bronson Hospital
Church of Christ
Union Church
Sterling Littlepage
Eureka
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Gogebic
Paquette
Kellow
Department of Health
City of Wakefield
Michigan
T. S. Crosby
Soros Re
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Office of the Advocate
Lier
W. 8. Peters
Chicago
Rosemurgy
Brannas
Bank
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