Johnston High School honors top graduates in 1963 class
The 1963 A. D. Johnston High School graduating class named Jo anne Vispi and Judith Hrickson co valedictorians with straight A averages. Diane Gustafson was salutatorian at 3.961. Top ten ranks announced May 13 during Honors Award Assembly, highlighting scholarship and extracurricular achievements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. D. Johnston
Joanne Vispi
Judith Hrickson
Diane Gustafson
Marion Carperedo
Mathew Rooker
Brian Mattpon
Judith Korpi
Diane Erikainen
Carol Lampart
Karen Laine
John Sartoris
John Backman
Pat Bennetts
John Bonovett
Jerry Corgiat
Donald Erickson
Byron Johnson
Dean Kitto
John Koski
Dean Langdon
Wayne Maki
Thomas Makinen
Thomas Manninen
Louis Marconeri
Mark Martini
Tom Matrella
Richard McDermott
Richard Peterson
Anton Plesh
Edward Richard
Mathew
William Ryan
Marshall Tilmer
Gerald Erickson
Richard Sofia
Margaret Ann Boline
Joy Borseth
Mary Jane Burns
Louise Perlich
Patricia Perotti
Constance Pricco
Kathryn Stefaniak
David Lindquist
Rose Ann Favero
Charlene Mussatti
Charles Bolire
U. D
Diane
Marjorie Baird
Renee’ Annear
Gregory Bonovetz
Bernadine Drazkowski
Gary Masse
Marie Pirter
James Pusakulich
Paulette Walters
Marilyn Berlin
Marilyn Lyons
Michael Peterson
Karen Shave
Harry Stefaniak
Mrs. Schmeltzer Honored at Farewell Party
Mrs. Richard Schmeltzer was honored at a farewell gathering at Mrs. Claveres Winkowski’s home with about 15 guests. Prizes went to Mrs. Elmer Sandin, Mrs. George Sabol, Mrs. Vincent LaChapelle, Mrs. Joseph Michela, and Mrs. Paul Contratto. The Schmeltzers will move to Marquette as Sgt. Schmeltzer is reassigned to Korea after serving with the A. D. Johnston ROTC since January 1961.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard Schmeltzer
Claveres Winkowski
Elmer Sandin
George Sabol
Vincent LaChapelle
Joseph Michela
Paul Contratto
Winkowski
Anglim
Schmeltzer
Marquette
Sgt
Korea
Sgt. Schmeltzer
A. D. Johnston Reserve Officer Training Corps
Two Local Students Nominated for Michigan Social Studies Course
Pat Perotti and Marilyn Lyons, Bessemer High School juniors, were chosen by Mr. Lindquist as candidates for a University of Michigan Social Studies course this summer. Forty Michigan students will be selected for the July to August session. If chosen, the girls will experience college life, dorms, lectures, and field trips while broadening their social studies knowledge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pat Perotti
Marilyn Lyons
Bessemer High School
Lindquist
University of Michigan
State of Michigan
Pat
Marilyn
George Smiljanich Funeral Services Held
Funeral services were held last Tuesday at 9 a.m. for George Smiljanich Sr. 78 Anvil resident who died May 7 at Kings County Hospital in Brooklyn New York A requiem High Mass was held at Christ the King Catholic Church Ramsay with Rev Louis Cappo officiating Interment was in Hillcrest Cemetery Bessem er Pallbearers were Donald Ahnen John Chaich John Stempihar John Osterman Nick Vukusich and Frank Pertich Sr In attendance from out of town were Mr and Mrs Frank Sieraski Mr and Mrs Seconda Poeliano and Mr and Mrs George Smiljanich Jr Ironwood Mr and Mrs Joseph Smiljanich and Mr and Mrs Jack Pogliano Wakefield Mr and Mrs Paul Busch and Mr and Mrs Walter Rickard Ramsay Miss Catherine Mustapich Mrs Zigmund Klinkum Chicago Mrs Sam Ragusa Joliet Ill Miss Ann Perpich Brooklyn NY Other relatives and friends from area communities also attended
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Smiljanich
King’s County Hospital
Brooklyn
N. Y
Christ the King Catholic Church
Ramsay
Louis Cappo
Hillcrest Cemetery
Bessemer
Donald Ahnen
John Chaich
John Stempihar
John Osterman
Nick Vu
Zigmund Klinkum
Chicago
Sam Ragusa
Joliet
Ann Perpich
Visitors recall seven year reunion in hometown trio
Mrs. Michael Nolan of this city hosts her son John Nolan of Honolulu and Mrs. Kenneth Brinks of Tawas for a days long visit with their mother. Nolan, former Oakland resident, now directs training for Bishop Insurance Agency in Hawaii and plans two weeks in New York City for business. Brinks and family run Brink's Distributing Co. in Tawas. A baby boy arrived Monday at Grand View Hospital to Mr. and Mrs. Springhetti of Bessemer, son of Mr. and Mrs. John Springhetti. Pumpkins noted as a New England staple from early settlements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michael Nolan
John Nolan
Honolulu
Hawaii
Kenneth Brinks
Tawai
Nolan
Oakland
Calif
Bishop Insurance Agency
New York City
David Springhetti
Bessemer
Grand View Hospital
Springhetti
John Springhetti
Annual Poppy Sale In Progress By American Legion Auxiliary
The Gedda-Cychosz Post auxiliary volunteers began the annual Poppy Sale on May 23 and will continue through May 25. Miss Abelman and Mrs. Louis Filippini are codarmen. Red crepe paper poppies, made by veterans of World War I World War II and the Korean conflict, are distributed to memorialize those who died defending the country. Proceeds aid disabled and hospitalized veterans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America Legion Auxiliary
Gedda- Cychosz Post
Abelman
Louis Filippini
France
Flanders Field
America
Mrs William Paynter passes away after long illness
Mrs. William B Paynter 71 formerly Louise Ann Becker died after three years of ill health with periodic hospitalizations. Born August 29 1891 in town she married William B Paynter in 1911. he died in 1944 and a daughter Lillian predeceased. Survived by two sons Warren and Walter eight grandchildren and two great grandchildren, three brothers and two sisters. Funeral Saturday at Trinity Lutheran Church with Rev Brege officiating. Interment Hillcrest Cemetery. Numerous friends from Ironwood Wakefield and other range communities attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William B. Paynter
Louise Ann Becker
Gogebic County
Lillian
Lune
Werren
Aurora
Minn
Walter
Bessemer
Paul F. Becker
Florence Brydy
Trinity Lutheran Church
Clifford Brege
Hillcrest Cemetery
Fer Williamson
Warren Paynter
Jane
Mark
David Bradasch
Bemidji
Mins
Robert Finn
Luanne
Kevin
Kenosha
Wis
Fred Becker
Robert Becker
Edith Jewell
Crosby
Charles Reardon
John Harry
Hurler
Ironwood
Wakefield
Range
Mrs L Evsich Buys Dolores Beauty Salon
Mrs Louise Evsich has purchased Dolores Beauty Salon at 118 S Sophie St from Mrs Dolores Prisbe, effective now. Evsich plans to operate at the same location and continues her cosmetology work, with prior two and a half years at the salon and Delta Duluth training. She is active in the Michigan Association of Cosmetologists Ironwood unit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dolores Beauty Salon
S. Sophie St
Dolores Prisbe
Louise Evsich
Evsich
Hate AA
Etnnin
Dolores Lion
Duluth School of Beauty Culture
Michigan Association of Cosmetologists
Ironwood Unit 95
Louise Paxton
Staten Island
N. Y
Frank Evsich
Mary St
May Is Proclaimed Senior Adult Month by Governor Romney
Governor George Romney proclaims May as Senior Adult Month, urging Michigan counties to form councils for senior adults and expand services. Gogebic County Council on Aging endorses the plan and arranges six weekly diabetes education classes at Ironwood High School for area seniors. The next Council on Aging meeting is scheduled for July 11.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Romney
Gogebic County
Michigan
Ironwood High School
Council On Aging
Michigan Week Promotes Tourism and Freshman Orientation
Feen Talk urges residents to celebrate Michigan Week May 20 27 and promote the peninsula as a vacation spot. Bessemer students created posters and kickboard displays while Ramsay and Washington School freshmen visited A D Johnston High to tour classes. Seniors prepare for graduation as end of year activities unfold.
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Michigan
Bessemer
A. D. Johnston High School
Ramsay
Washington School
Shelters To Be Supplied Civil Defense Honors Given
The Gogebic County Civil Defense committee reports supplies have been received and distributed to all marked public fall out shelters. The board of supervisors approved recommendations to award Certificates of Commendation to owners of approved shelters for outstanding community leadership and co operation in National Civil Defense by providing shelter facilities. Attend the church of your choice.
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Civil Defense Committee
Gogebic County
Board of Supervisors
County To Finance Indianhead Road
Gogebic County Board of Supervisors approves financing for Indianhead Access Road after a joint meeting with the Road Commission and officials. The project, once denied for lack of debt capacity, will be funded by the county with $5,000 annually and $1,000 from Wakefield and Bessemer townships starting in 1964, to spur recreation and summer homes and boost the tax base.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gogebic
Federal Housing and Home Financing Agency
Washington
FH & H
Indianhead
Leonard Mayer
Road Department
Paul Steiger
Jack English
Road Commission
Wakefield
Bessemer
Diabetes Class Becomes Open to All in County
The first diabetes class Tuesday night drew a large crowd and exceeded expectations. Originally limited to 25 participants, organizers now invite all diabetics and those caring for them to attend remaining sessions with doctor referrals if missing the initial class, per Gogebic County Nurse Mary Hantula. For details contact County Health Office in Bessemer at 663-4161.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Hantuia
Gogebic County
Holy Name Society Honors Officers at St Sebastian Church
The Holy Name Society of St Sebastian Catholic Church honored retiring officers and parish groups for service to church and school. Certificates went to mass participation leaders and senior acolytes. awards and tributes recognized the Knights, cheerleaders, coaches, and officials. Retiring officers Michael Martin and others were saluted by Rev Franczek. ceremony closed with prayers and refreshments. Coe College is in Iowa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Holy Name Society
St. Sebastian Catholic Church
Michael Martin
St. Sebastian Knights
Leo Lampart
Leo Anderson
William Wagner
Joseph Bria
John Bonovetz
Joseph Evsich
Robert Fingeroos
Joseph Martell
Philip Milroy
John Pelissero
Sénier
Walter Maslanka
Leonard ‘ Winkowski
Emmanuel Facchinello
Richard Steiger
Dennis Novascone
Louis Marconeri
Dan Barbacovi
Joe Bonovetz Jr
George Carpenedo
Dennis Gayan
Tom Kulik
Dennis Vargovich
Joe Maccani
Robert Vestich
Tony Tomczak
William Farrow
Pearce Graham Jr
Bruce Kapugia
Gary Gayan
Gerald Peterson
Peter Czajkowski
Paul Bretall
James Winkowski
Betsy Elias
Paulette Perotti
Ann Horswill
Ann Turk
Carol Wroblewski
Carole Cravecz
Judy Anderson
Kathy Tomczak
Margaret Ann Boline
The
Holy Name
Cpt
Boline
Co. J. Franczek
William Karpus
Raymond Nelson
Father Franczek
Daniel Mestnik
MichiganFacts Show Vast Size And Rich Resources
Michigan spans over 97,900 square miles with 57,900 land and 40,000 water areas. It hosts 11,000 inland lakes and 36,000 miles of streams, boasts the longest national shoreline, and supports a major tourism and manufacturing economy. Chief Warrant Officer Betty Luxmore heads to Washington en route to Germany for a two year assignment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michigan
England
Australia
Switzerland
Ise
Ireland
Upper Peninsula
Connecticut
Delaware
Massachusetts
Rhode Island
Atlantic
Maine
Florida
Canada
Mexico
Lower
New York
Kansas City
Betty Luxmore
U.S. Army
Washington
Nadine
Germany
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Fred Tezak
Marion Carpenedo
Helen Huhtala
Kathy Kevari
Ann Thors
Marjore Baird
Sherry Chernak
Janet ‘Chiapuzio
Mary Lou Gondek
Gail Govednik
Judy Janov
Martyn Lyons
Margaret Morris
Patricia Negri
William Nemacheck
Jeanne Vrancic
James Bersano
Sandra Coleman
Patricia Erickson
Christine Gagan
Bruce Gustafson
Ladd Honkala
Judy Huhtala
Mary Beth Johnson
Alan Korpi
Donna Nyman
Donna F Pollack
Gretchen Sandquist
Theresa Weber
Paula Zeber
Margaret Iskra
Marilyn Kevari
Patricia Massi
Kay Winkowski
Isabellas
Julia MaGuire
Our Lady
Gordon Whalen
Sandreno Jr
Maryanne Rajk
Donald Strelcheck
Susan Reinerio
Andreae Winkowski
Donald Barbacovi
Lichtensteiner
Allan Besaw
Besaw Dance Studio
Barbara Obradovich
Virginia Strelcheck
Mary Jane Ber! _wald
Susan Martell
Timothy James
James Seeke
Richland Center
Seeke
Nadine Johnson
Carl O. Johnson
Anvil
Walter Seeke
Margaret Corgiat
R. Schmeltzer
New England
William Paynter
Gov. Romney
Feen
By Pat Perotti
Indianhead Road
Coe College
Iowa
United States
Benton Harbor
State Highway Department
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