The Wakefield News from Wakefield, Michigan • Page 2

PAGE TWO THB WAKEPOLD NEWS, WAKEFffiLD, MICHIGAN FRIDAY, MAY 26, 1950 THE WAKEFIELD NEWS Published at 403A Sunday Lake St. 6 Months H-OO 1 Year Published weekly by the WakeSeld News and entered as second-clafis matter November 18, 1913 at the SQ post office at Wakefield, Michigan under the Act of March 3, Politkal Gossip By H. Jenkins does Gov Williams scream 1 i That's the big question in state political circles since the Democratic filibuster failed completely. The governor, many agree, does not feel so sorry for what the tou-st second Republican economy drive did to California New York, institutions. 5 for an excellent season.

Michigan Mirror He yells loudest because 01 what the Re ublicans for re-election. to can meal of is the forecast of Robert of the Michigan Second Special Session Lansing. Considered By Governor His political plans But Furlong does attach a Dig severely -if- Michigan will have plenty of a ed competition for tourist dollars, both from other states in this country and from countries Abroad If Michigan is to get its iraoiaonal big slice of the 1950 tourist dol- lars. owners of resorts mote-is cottages amusement centers ana othen the industry must up- The voters are going facilities in every pos- lot about this special session and no Democrat ic been Wood The voters are going to hear a Dial session and the great drive Williams made to grade their sible way. save the mentally the poor the Put into specific illustrations, nee(Jy childre educa- this calls for installation or running i a tnose who have to WOrk water in cabins, for example; abollt one tMrd of time to pay er emphasis on hospitality--enter- their sharg Qf the CQsts Qf govem tainment for the family.

Frank Davis, secretary or East Michigan Tourist Association, Bay City recently completed a survey of 550 resort operators in eastern and central Michigan. He reports that a Michigan vacation in 1950 will cost about the same as a year ago. The average ment. the The record will be played and played and played. It may become scratchy before next November.

As a matter of fact, no one has been hurt. The drive to cut costs ow due tne argues. And there is not one among the housekeeping cottage rents for $35 Republican majority who will-vote a week with a range from S20 to no against a deficiency bill next a week, depending on location year, if it is found that some agency and facilities. The American plan has be en hurt resorts average about SS to S9 a This whole election campaign has dav with a range from $6 to $25. been long; in the making.

Williams Fhe EMTA's new 1950 tourist became governor under the appre- booklet, "It's is jam- hension that he had a definite as- packed with happy ideas for thrift Williams seemed obsessed vacations in eastern and central with a responsibility to out-deal the New Deal. BACCALAUREATE SERVICES WAKEFIELD HIGH SCHOOL GYMNASIUM Sunday Evtnins, Mty 28,1950 March" Richard Wagner High School Band, Mr. Carl E. Nelson, Conductor Kindly Light" Dykes Audience Invocation Rev. S.

V. Autere Selections Girls' Triple Trio 1. "All in the April Evening" Robertbn 2. "Evening AsMord Miss Kathryn-JWilson; Director Alice Carr, Accompanist Sermon "You Can Change The World" Rev. Roiiald J.

-Bassett Christian 'Soldiers" Audience Benediction Rev. Frank J. Lunn Recessional--Coronation March from "The Prophet" Meyerbeer High School Band of Iron-wood realized more than $1,100 from its parking meters during the month of April, the city manager informed the council. 102 students will be graduated from the Hurley high school in a ceremony this Friday night. The Ironwood city council has approved an ordinance authorizing a permanent housing committee to work on a federal housing project for that city.

Heikki Puiras, 70, long time resident of Hurley, passed away at the Grand View hospital Tuesday afternoon. Dr. M. E. Gingrich of Ironwood, was elected vice president of the Michigan Chiropractic society at a Detroit meeting last Saturday.

A coroner's jury has found that the deaths of two people in an accident east of Wake- neid April 29 were caused by "accidental injury due to negligence on the part of the driver." Joel Schmidt and Donald Heikkinen, seniors in the Bessemer high school, have been awarded Naval ROTC scholarships to the University of Michigan. Marriage records showing date of birth or age. other evidence, such as signed statements from persons who have knowledge of the date of birth, voting records, poll-tax receipts, driver's license, etc. now to see whether you have Ule necessa ry proof of your date of birthj Chamberlain urged- Don wam until the last minute. If you wish to keep any document you submit as proof of your age, the field office will make a record of it for their file, and return the document to you.

Consult the Marquette Field Office the Post office Building for advice or information you need. They will be glad to assist you. Michigan. Immediately Asked Chester C. Wells, secretary of the For More Taxes West Michigan Tourist and Resort He immediately began putting out Association, Grand Rapids, recent- misinformation on the fiscal status ly released his "Carefree Days" of Michigan and the needs of mil- lure book for 1950.

It is a companion lions more in taxes, book to the East Michigan edition. The Republican majority in the Prominently displayed is a calen- regular session refused to go along dar of events in West Michigan, with the new tax idea, but they Here is proof supreme that Michi- did join with the governor in mak- gan is vacation-conscious in plan- ing substantial appropriations for ning entertainment for tourists, all state services. Beginning with the National Trout But in spite of that, this special Festival at Kalkaska, the calendar session passed deficiency a bill which presents a long list of events such will total approximately $8,000,000. as Holland's Tulip Time Festival Conditions which could not be an- last week, Traverse City's National ticipated 12 months ago made ad- Cherry Festival July 5-7, Harbor ditional appropriations necessary Springs' Indian naming ceremonial anc they were voted. July 22, Charlevoix's Venetian Night That same thing may happen in July 30, Grand Haven's Coast Guard 195 1 and if the legislature is con- Festival August 1-4.

vinced more money is needed to The calendar is climaxed with finance stat services until July 1, Cedar Springs' Red Flannel Festival 1951 wil1 be Provided, heralding opening of the traditional What this legislature did waa to deer hunting season on November cut recommended budget by $70 million. It refused to consider his corporation income tax, on the basis no re- Looking Backward THIRTY YEABS AGO May 29, 1920 W. S. Peters will begin work in the fore part of June on. the concrete road contract from Ramsay to this city unless there is an unforeseen delay in the delivery of parents of a son born Tuesday afternoon at the local hospital.

Miss Kathyrri Wilson became the bride of Mario -J. Carpenado at a ceremony at the St. Mary's church Saturday morning. Mr. and Mrs, Marvin Desonia are the parents of a son born Tuesday afternoon.

FIVE YEARS AGO May 25, 1945 Birth Record Needed To Get Social Security A birth certificate or an infant baptism certificate is one of the most needed, important, and useful documents--particularly when you apply for Old-Age and Survivors Insurance benefits under the Federal Social Security program. you do not have a birth certificate, write to the county clerk of the county in which you were born to see whether you can secure one, advises Mr. Wheelock P. Chamberlain, manager of the Marquette Field Office of the Social Security Administration. Only the custodian of birth records can state with authority whether there is or is not a record of your birth.

When applying for social security benefits, the correct date of birth must be established for each person on whose behalf the application is filed. For those who cannot secure a birth or infant baptism certificate, the Social Security Administration will accept the next best proof of date of birth. The following is a list, given in the order of preference, of types of proof which may be acceptable, provided the record was establish- Mezzano Endorses Mine Industry Study Louis Mezzano, Wakefield repre- sentive of Gogebic and Ontonagon counties in the state legislature said Saturday that all Upper Peninsula representatives have signed a concurrent resolution submitted to the house of representatives in the legislature at Lansing last week advising a study of the problems that extraction of iron ore from, low grade reserves will pose. The proposal sent to a. house committee for study, suggests that a legislative special committee be the te efc co ld expedite develop- ment of benefiaabon methods and encourage research leading to.a rocess for Portable extraction of mineral from low grade ore now classed as without commercial value.

committee, for example, would ponder an equitable formula for calculating tax assessment of beneficiation plants and the low grade reserves once they enter the field of profitable extraction potential. Invasion of foreign iron ore from bonanza ranges in Labrador and Venezuela will eventually produce an inpact upon the western peninsula ranges, Menominee, Marquette and Gogebic, Mezzano points out, and he visions a state study that would help establish installation of ore from low grade areas now worthless. Taconite research is already on the Mesaba range at Aurora and other places in northern th nf the 28 local men ho have given Hospital birth record, certified by Signers of the concurrent res- nw aJ their lives the present war. custodian of such record. olution were: Lindquist of Iron Rev A- Drengacz of St.

Mary's A foreign church or government River, the Baraga-Iron representa- druiKing, thus assur- church be gpeaker at bac record. ive; Louis Mezzano of Wakefield, 1 cala ureate services Sunday. Erven A signed statement by the phy- representing Gogebic and Ontonagon Maki has been chosen by the Am- sician or midwife who was in at- counties; Harry Hermann, Laurium, rical1 legion as a delegate to the tendance at the birth, as to the Houghton and Keweenaw coun- oy State next month. of birth shown on their records, ties; Alvin J. Richards of Mar- Jumbo-sized is George Bishop's 152-page "Lure Book" of the Up- venue is necessary and for the per Peninsula Development Bureau, further reason that the time has Marquette, also recently distributed arrived for a cut in spending, to the tourist trade.

The Republican dominated ap- propriating committees started work This edition offers a detailed map of each county in Michigan's north country, beyond the Straits of Mackinac. Michigan citizens who have never visited the Soo Locks have a thrill coming. And that on the budget last February. They did the department of administration. It seems to many that if Williams' philosophy of "tax and spend" was to win favor with the legislature goes, too for the remainder of this that tment thou ht would once-called wilderness area, now have to throw ston( and bQd accessible by air as well as high- blocks whenever possible way.

The Copper Country and its The master minds strat Keweenaw peninsula and Porcupine appeared to be Williams' controller, Mountain State Park offer grand- Robert steadman Lawrence Far eur on a scale that surprises every fell the governor executive secre- rave er. tary, and Clinton M. Fair, an ad- Verily, Michigan has much to ministrative assistant offer its own citizens with recreational attractions. For a beautiful Udko sk Ryan peninsula, look about you! Lead Dem Fl ht When the big budget bill ap- A. C.

Elmer, state park chief peared in the senate the brain reports that all 60 state parks and trusters selected Senators Anthony recreational areas will offer some Wilk and Harold M. Ryan, combination of picnicking, (Detroit) as the top obstructionists, swimming, camping, boating, hik- In Wilkowski they made a wise ing, riding stables, nature study and choice. The Detroit Democrat is playgrounds. Campers will pay a well versed in such political mach- daily fee of 50 cents beginning inations. June 15.

This fee is already charg- The senate met 18 hours. Deed in national parks. fea of the. governor's program re- Last year's park attendance was quired a change in the rules and a record 13,000,000. More than when that was accomplished the 000,000 visitors concentrated in four big money bill received 30 af- parks--largely matter of habit.

firmative votes. Get a copy of the official state In the proceedings Steadman sat highway map. It contains the loca- in the gallery. He had every ap- tion of all parks and recreational pearance of the cat which swallow- areas and the highways leading ed the canary. there.

"Won't Steadman have a lot to Michigan is a grand place for tell his political science class when outdoor enjoyment. he returns to the college classroom As the sor.g-y. riter says, "Enjoy next year." one Republican re- yourself I It's later than you think." naarked. Senator Harry F. HitUe, (R-East What Makes Them Steal? Lansing) who called most of the One salesgirl stole $5.400.

An- signals for the GOP, had this to other woman embezzled $9,000. sav about the Wednesday-Thursday In The American Weekly, with this show: Sunday's (May 28) issue of Detroit "I never thought I would live Sunday Times, there is a dramatic enough to witness such horse- report that reveals that more than Play inspired by a governor of this four times as many women were state." caught stealing after World War as before the war! Get Sunday's Detroit Times. William Henry Harrison, died at the end of his first month as presi- Thanksgiving day has been proclaimed every year since Abraham Lincoln began the custom. President McKinley was the first dent, serving the shortest term on to toss out the ball at the begin- record. of baseball season.

TWENTY-FIVE TEARS AGO May 30, 1925 Dr. T. S. Crisby will be Officer of the Day and Rev. Axel Pearson the principal speaker at the Memorial Day rites today.

Valesano and Antilla have been announced as the startiilg battery for the city baseball team's opener Sunday. Prof. Guy Folkes of the University of Wisconsin will give the commencement address to the graduating class at June 10. The high school orchestra and glee clubs under the supervision of Miss Emma Knudsen will present the annual concert Friday at the Memorial building. Mrs.

R. I. C. Prout has been nominated for the position of Vice Persident of the Upper Peninsula Distiflct of Women's Clubs. W.

H. McNamara, S. T. Bonirio and Wm. Roberts are among those in the city who plan to attend the annual convention of the Knights of Columbus in Marquette this weekend.

TWENTY YEABS AGO May 24, 1930 Fred Sutter, who has been em-, ployed by the M. A. Hanna Co. as underground mining captain at the Loretta mine near Norway, has taken a similar position with the' Wakefield Iron Co. Members of the Milwaukee Chamber of Commerce will be visitors in Wakefield for an hour and a half Wednesday and will be entertained by the local Rotary club.

The Wakefield Iron Company has been awarded second place in national competition for safety in open pit mines. The county board has allocated $17,500 for the building of a road north from Wakefield to the Presque Isle park. Miss Anna Berga became the bride of Domenic Vittone of Kimball, Wis. at a ceremony at the St. Mary's church here A.

E. Segar of the high school instruction staff, has been placed in charge of playground recreation for the summer. TEN YEABS AGO May 24, 1940 Wakefield Mine valuations have been reduced by $495.000 from last year's assessment figure. The Wakefield high school band under director Carl Nelson, will participate in a music festival at Iron Mountain Saturday. Jack Thompson, Neil Brennan and Ned Matthews have been chosen by the Rotary club, the D.

A. R. and the American Legion respectively to represent the city at the Wolverine Boys' Stale outing at East Lansing. Mr. and Mrs.

Roland DelFavero are the high school held the annual senior banquet at the Memorial building Thursday evening. Word has been received this week of the death of Miss Leonella Roberts, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W. H.

Roberts, formerly of Wakefield, in a Naval hospital in Brooklyn, N. Y. she was in service with the WAVES. T-5 John Keski, son of Mr. and Mrs.

Nick Keski has been reported dead in Germany after two years of combat service. Naturalization record. Immigration papers. Military record. Passport.

School record, certified by the custodian of such record. Vaccination record, certified by the custodian of such record. An insurance- policy which shows the age or date of birth. Labor union or fraternal records certified by the custodian of usch record. New, and -Einar Erlandsen, Escanaba.

The proposal suggests that a committee of three senators and three representatives be assigned the study task, and adds that it is urgent that all possible encouragement be given the mining industry in its effort to develop new methods of mining and extraction of minerals. Gradual exhaustion of high-grade ore on all Lake Superior ranges is hastening action, on the problem. Edward Broskovetz, 66, father of Mrs. Clifford Hood of Wakefield, passed away at the Newport hospital afternoon. The planting of 50,000 trees in Iron county has been begun under the supervision of the county agricultural agent in Hurley.

Mayor Ernest Shaw of Bessemer has appointed a permanent housing committee to carry but a federal housing project for that city. The Bessemer Chamber of Commerce held a testimonial dinner Wednesday evening to honor businessmen who have been in the city 50 years or more. Victor Ranta, 67, died at his Ironwood home Sunday evening after a lingering illness. Mrs. Anna Jones, Ironwood, passed away at the Grand View hospital Tuesday morning after a Ion? illness.

Clark Hagstrom has been appointed to replace the late Edwin Hedlund as Ironwood's city assessor. Funeral services were held Saturday for Joseph Shefka, 53, died from injuries sustained when he was struck by a hit-and- run driver last week. The city From where I Joe Marsh Last week, parents were calling Moose Jackson on the phone--and were hooting at him in the All because Moose fenced in field near the depot, where the kids like to play ball. Moose got sore the way folks meted--refused to budge. Then Doc Sherman, who likes to play center- fitld himself sometimes, decided to a little psychology." Over a friendly glass of beer at Andy's Garden Tavern, Doc says, "Sorry this came up, Moose.

We thinking of asking you to um- pire--what'with your professional experience and all" (Moose used to play a little semi-pro ball.) That did it! Next day Moose put up a stile over his fence. In return, the kids promised not to cause any damage. From where I sit, when you try to understand the other fellow's point of view--like his personal preference for beer or coffee --and then take into consideration the will of the majority, why, things seem to go better all around. Copyright, 1950, United States Brewers Foundation Special Today, Sat. Mon.

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