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Newspaper
Bessemer Herald
Location
Bessemer, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Jun 13, 1963
Page
3
Dr Wilton Bergstrand gave a stirring commencement address at A D Johnston High School on June 7 1963. He urged graduates to aim high not for mud and cynicism but for fellowship with God. He compared graduates to eaglets, stirred from the nest by their mother to learn flight toward freedom.
The 1963 graduates are honored as Diane Gustaffo and Judith Erickson pledge thanks to staff and board. Principal John Sartoris highlights a 38-40 gender split, top 25 percent with averages above B, many seeking higher education, military service, or employment. The ceremony features Mendelssohn and Patriotic songs amid a formal diplomas presentation.
Funeral services for Mrs Anton Longhini 79 of Ironwood were held Monday at St Ambrose Catholic Church. Born Esther Stella April 13, 1884 in Asiago Italy she came to the United States in 1903 and wed Anton Longhini September 19 1903 at St Ambrose Hurcy. She belonged to St Ambrose Church Guild Altar Society and is survived by ten children.
The obituary fragment cites am Longhini of Ironwood and many relatives including Mrs Jilda DeFelice of Canoga Park Calif Mrs Russell Lutey of Rockton Ill Mrs John Knopa of Manistee Henry Longhini of Bessemer Mrs Anton Ave of Hurley and Mrs Robert Hanson of Detroit plus two brothers Anton Stella of Hurley and Valentine Stella of Milwaukee and 32 grandchildren and 18 great grandchildren.
The Couples Club meets Saturday at 6 30 p m in the church parlors with a pot luck supper organized by Kenneth Faline Charles East and Richard Korpela. Call the Falines about contributions. Sunday worship at 9 30 a m includes Holy Communion. Beginning this Sunday June 16 there is no Sunday School until after Labor Day. only one service at 9 30 a m. The 9 30 service will include Holy Communion with the 1963 Confirmation Class receiving First Communion.
Communion service opens the week as Vacation Church School runs Monday to Friday from 9 to 11 AM. Pastor Mark W. Wickstrom and Supt. Mrs. John T. Carlson lead 74 pupils with 15 teachers and assistants from Sharon Sunday School aided by Sharon and First Presbyterian Church teachers.
The 1938 class of A. D. Johnston High School will meet at the home of Mrs Bernard Epposite on Tuesday June 18 at 8 am to decide on the planned summer reunion. The arranging committee reports discouraging response with few within the range area replying, though some classmates outside have reserved. All range area classmates are invited.
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