Local Students Earn Certificates and Scholarships in Education Programs
Karl Sharon Mike and Arlene receive Michigan and Wisconsin aid and plan to study engineering elementary education chemical engineering nursing at MichiganTech Gogebic Community College UW Gustau us Adolphus College and other institutions. Short News About Town reports visiting relatives, weddings, and a Wakefield election notice with Republican and Democratic candidates listed for August 6.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sharon
Michigan Higher Education Assistance Authority
Gogebic Community College
Mike
University of Wisconsin
Arlene
Gustavus Adolphus College
Wakefield
Gustavus Adolphus Colege
Three Proposals Set for August 6 Ballot
Voters will decide three state constitutional amendments in the August 6 primary. Proposal One creates a judicial tenure commission with power to censure suspend or remove judges upon commission recommendation. Proposal Two establishes a seven member state officers compensation commission to set salaries with legislative override. Proposal Three outlines filling judicial vacancies by the governor until January following the general election along with extended appointment provisions. Delegates to the county convention also appear on the ballot.
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Superme
Supreme Court
Chris Cormier Celebrates 6th Birthday in July Party
Chris Cormier marked his sixth birthday with a July 25 party from 2:30 to 4:30 p m at his parents home Mr and Mrs Philip Cormier The event featured guests Michael Pretti Ricky Piccidi Ann Margaret Ballone Steven Dossetto Melissa Harry Jeff Novak and Chris brother David A parade formed around the block and lunch was served from a cake table decorated with cowboys and Indians Also present was grandmother Mrs E P Cormier Hostess Mrs Cormier received many gifts and cards Sally Stempihar was unable to attend.
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Chris Cormier
Philip Cormier
Chris
Michael Pretti
Ricky Piccidi
Ann Margaret Ballone
Steven Dossetto
Melissa Harry
Jeff Novak
David
E. P. Cormier
Cormier
Sally Stempihar
Pink and Blue Shower Honors Mrs Luoma at Immaculate Conception
Mrs Donald Luoma was feted at a pink and blue shower at Immaculate Conception Parish Hall. Prizes were awarded to Virginia Beber Ward Zuidmulder Joseph Ringsmuth Kenneth Graff Michael Rydeski Andrew Luoma Geraldine Kubiak Karen Seppa Diane Secor. Lunch for 25 featured a miniature infant under a yellow umbrella and a matching cake. Hostesses included Mrs Kangas Dorothy Popovich Adele Baynes Eli Miljevich. Out of town guests joined from Glendale Ironwood Storm Lake Minneapolis and Bessemer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Donald Luoma
Immaculate Conception
David Kangas
Virginia Beber
Ward Zuidmulder
Joseph Ringsmuth
Kenneth Graff
Michael Rydeski
Andrew Luoma
Geraldine Kubiak
Karen Seppa
Diane Secor
James Carnine
Storm Lake
Iowa
William Lehtonen
Ironwood
Minneapolis
Darlene Parobek
Bessemer
Wakefield Sergeant Wins 70 Dollar Air Force Cash Award
Sergeant Rodney W. Jarvela of Wakefield received a 70 dollar cash award at Arlington Heights Air Force Station Illinois for a cost reducing improvement. His electronic market generator idea would save the Air Force an estimated 1015 dollars annually and was part of the ongoing cost reduction campaign. He is a radar repairman with Aerospace Defense Command and a 1961 Wakefield High School graduate who studied at Gogebic Community College. His wife is Jovita L. Abuan from the Philippines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jarvela
Rodney W. Jarvela
Lillian M. Jarvela
Bedell Ave
Wakefield
Arlington Heights Air Force Station
Air Force
Arlington Heights
Aerospace Defense Command
Wakefield High School
Gogebic Community College
Ironwood
Jovita L. Abuan
The
Philippines
Meeting of the Daughters of Isabella Set for August Sixth
To Meet The Daughters of Isabella will hold a meeting August 6 at 8 00 p m at the Immaculate Conception Parish Hall. The lunch chairman will be Mary Otto with Eva Shimondle Anna Kerkes and Pearl Ellis assisting. Books will be audited at 7 30 p m and members with books to audit should bring them. Visiting at the home of Mr and Mrs Richard Linn were sons Ed of Minneapolis and Chris of St Paul Minnesota.
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Daughters of Isabella
Immaculate Conception
Mary Otto
Eva Shimondle
Anna Kerkes
Pearl Ellis
Richard Linn
Minneapolis
Chris
St. Paul
Minnesota
Michael Pretti Celebrates Sixth Birthday at Home
Michael Pretti son of Mr and Mrs Henry Pretti was the honored guest at a birthday celebration held at his home Wednesday July 24 from 430 to 630 He was 6 years old Friends Ricky Piccidi Ricky Keskey David Zielinski Chris Cormier and Steven Dossetto attended plus his grandmother Mrs Mary Chiapusio and an uncle of Pence Gifts cards and a cow boy themed sheet cake marked the occasion Lunch was served by Mrs Pretti aided by her daughters Dianne and Jeanne
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Michael Pretti
Henry Pretti
Michael
Ricky Piccidi
Ricky Keskey
David Zielinski
Chris Cormier
Steven Dossetto
Birthday Party for Jeri Boetto Celebrates Eighth Year
Jeri Boetto marked her eighth birthday with a home party hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Renaldo Boetto on Tuesday July 23. Guests included Janice Shauger Rosie Schneck Carol Weinandt and others. A circus motif cake and lunch followed games and gift presents for the honoree.
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Jeri Boetto
Renaldo Boetto
Janice Shauger
Rosie Schneck
Carol Weinandt
Dianna Baynes
Roger Skolasinski
Joel Sawaski
Jeffry
Kenneth
Steve Jackson
Mary Jane
Ozzello Promoted to Army First Sergeant in Ethiopia
John P. Ozzello of Wakefield promoted July 1 to Army first sergeant while serving with the U S Army Security Agency Field Station in Ethiopia. He entered service in April 1956 and previously was stationed in Monterey before going overseas in January 1967. He is a 1952 Wakefield Public High School graduate and his wife Ruth accompanies him in Ethiopia.
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Ozzello
John P. Ozzello
Margrett M.ozzello
Pierce St. Wakefield
Army
U. S. Army Security Agency
Ethiopia
Monterey
Calif
Wakefield Public High School
Ruth
Picnic Birthday Party Honors James Krznarich
A picnic celebration was held Wednesday July 24 at the grandmother's home in Milwaukee honoring James Krznarich on his 6th birthday. Relatives and friends attended as Jimmy received many gifts and a decorated cake centered the table.
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James Krznarich
Milwaukee
Celeste Beber
Jimmy
Graphoanalysis expert visits Wakefield sister amid institute ties
Visiting Miss Catherine Galinatz of Wash inton D C attends the 39th annual International Congress and Institute of Graphoanalysis in Chicago July 21 26 1968. She earned a 1966 graphoanalyst certificate after home study and three summer institutes. She notes graphoanalysis aids personnel selection credit risk and questioned document work. Thomas James Kuiawa a four year old of Flint died Saturday and is survived by parents two brothers and a Wakefield grandfather. Funeral was in Flint Holy Redeemer Church.
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Catherine Galinatz
Washinton
D. C
John Ballone
Wakefield
Galinatz
Sheraton-Chicago
Chicago
Ill
Miss Galmatz
Thomas James Kuiawa
Flint
Leo Kuiawa
Aspen Court
David
Michael
Frank Kuiawa
Domenic Segalin
Miland Avenue
Holy Redeemer Church
NMU Summer Commencement Sets New Degree Record
Northern Michigan University will confer a record 308 degrees in the August 3 ceremony at the Hedgwick Fieldhouse. 162 bachelor's and 146 master's candidates, including first-time degree conferral for new president Dr John X Jamrich. Dr Ernest O Melby of MSU to deliver the commencement address. Public invited for 2 p m start. Jeffrey W Drake of Wakefield listed among MA graduates.
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Northern Michigan University
Ernest O. Melby
Michigan State University
Montana State University
Northern
John X. Jamrich
University
C. B. Hedgwick Physical Education
Jeffrey W. Drake
Anderson
Wakefield
First Birthday Celebration for Shelley Anne Juopperi
Shelley Anne Juopperi daughter of Mrs Pat Juopperi honored at a birthday party held July 25 at her grandparents home Mr and Mrs Edwin Smith. Guests included Mr and Mrs Eric Hakamaki and children Carrie and David Mrs Miriam Lehto and daughters Joy and Debbie Mrs Chares Piccidi and sons Robert and Ricky Sherry Graff Jim Smith and Mrs Anna Smith. Mrs Juoppers hosted with help from her mother Mrs Ed Smith. Lunch featured a circus themed cake and guests received favors and balloons. Birthday girl received many cards and gifts.
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Shelley Anne Juopperi
Pat Juopperi
Edwin Smith
Eric Hakamaki
Carrie
David
Miriam Lehto
Joy
Debbie
Chares Piccidi
Robert
Ricky
Sherry Graff
Shelley
Jim Smith
Anna Smith
Dean's List Students Highlight 4.0 Averages at St Thomas
The College of St. Thomas in St. Paul lists 287 students on its Dean's List for the Spring term. Rt Rev William E O'Donnell notes a 3.25 GPA threshold. Wakefield student James M Franck son of Dr and Mrs John R Franck resides at 525 Harrison Street. Mr and Mrs William Geen of Detroit visited Ida Saari.
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L. G. Wilson
Laona
Wisconsin
John Wilson
Sheboygan
Wis
William Gill
Pontiac
Irving Jackson
Harriet Sandstrom
Chilton
Green Bay
Thomas Dimitroff
Waukegan
Door County
College of St. Thomas
St. Paul
William E. O’donnell
Wakefield
James M. Franck
John R Franck
Harrison Street
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Karl
Michigan Technological University
Robert N. Burns
Julie Ann
Mary Lynn
Joseph Green of
Gwinn
Robert A. Burns
Kenneth L. Williams
Carl and
Tom
Ohio
John Williams
Rachel Ylkanen
Lake Forest, Ill
John Lane
Barney Johnson
Dugway
Utah
Johnson
Mrs
Anton Olson
Elmer Danula
Addison, Ill
Mr. Danula
Axel Danula
George Loving
Golden
Colorado
Joseph Desonia
Yellow Stone National Park
Mr. Loving
Desonia
Joe Desonia
Nancy
Richard Hanson
Teri Jo
Duluth
Joe Radman
Louiville, Ky
Radman
Kenneth Johns
George Grabrick
James Norby
Donald Grabrick
Bertha Campbell
Lawrence Bube
Madison
Rockies
Banff
Canada
Richard Gagnon
Rochester
Tony Granato
Sherri
Marquette
Mr. Wallace
Bud) Hill
Brian
Barbara
Christine
Mr. Hill
Richard Novak
Stevens Point
Mr. Novak
Ben Novak
Clarence Halberg
Susan Halberg
Diane Halberg
Markesan
Keith Johnson
Johnson’s
Leslie Johnson
Frank Blaskowski
Elmer Weidner
Thousand Palms
California
Richard
Raymond Weidner
Norfolk
Virginia
Lance Talcott and Sons
Harbor Springs
Michigan
Talcott
Weidner
Helen Blaskowski
Charles Stauss
Rolling Meadows, NL
C. Walter Nyman
Fanny Wertanen
Bernard Tourtillott
Neopit, Wis
Mr. Tourtillott
Ed Smith
Oscar Maki
Joe Laurich
Hoyt Lakes
Harold Linn
Miami
Florida
Walter H. Weber
Southfield, Michigan
Mrs. Weber
Elsie Koski
Harold Villa
Atikokan
Ontario
Ray Nurmi
Arlene Potter
Darlene Bruno
Donna Jean Rimkus
Maid of Honor
Gary Seppa
Michael Smolrich Jr
Joe del Faverio
Leslie Negro
Joe Smiljanich
Tony Ringsmuth
Veterans of Foreign Wars Post
Lake Superior
Stout State University
Menominee
Clintonville
Hollywood
LaSalle
Detroit
Bergland
Ewen
Congress
Philip E. Ruppe
James J. Cudahy
Howard J. Dunn
Gordon Clyde Smith
Alfred Wright
Jack B. English
Raymond F. Clevenger
Russell Hellman
Jerome C. Nadolney
Chester J
George A. Smolich Jr
Olga E. Hanson
Andrew Forte
Emil Grasso Jr
Francis W. Duffin
B. J. Conterio
Marenisco
Watersmeet
Karl Waniik
Sharon Maki
Mike Smolcich
Gerald Salmela
Waukegan, Ill
Marty Pascoe
Wildwood, Ill
Venner Salmela
NMU
Wiliam Geen
Ida Saari
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