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Newspaper
The Wakefield News
Location
Wakefield, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Dec 03, 1964
Page
1
The Wakefield system shows 934 total students with 466 in elementary and 468 in secondary grades. Elementary enrollment totals 466 with an overall 96.5 percent attendance, while secondary grades include 7th through 12th with a 96.9 percent attendance over 468 students. notable classes and attendances are detailed by grade and site.
Sophomore Marsha Beling of the College of Saint Scholastica Duluth will perform in Handel's Messiah with the Duluth Symphony Orchestra on December 13 at 3 p.m. The concert features a Duluth‑area chorus and soloists led by conductor Herman Herz, with Beling delivering selections from Bach Vaughn Williams and Gabrelli Encores include Hallelujah Chorus and Behold the Lamb of God.
Mr and Mrs J Howe of Wakefield announce the engagement of their daughter Sharon Lee to H Nicholas Genova son of Mr and Mrs Harry Genova of Ann Arbor Michigan A July 3 wedding is planned Miss Howe is employed at the University of Mich
Wakefield Rotary Club met at the Wakefield Gun Club with Tom Lahti as program chairman and Eugene R. Maki as guest speaker. Maki discussed Sir Winston Churchill on the occasion of his ninety born anniversary, citing incidents from Churchill’s career, his knighthood in 1955, and his lasting influence. Visitors included Dr. C. A. Grand and Ken Gustafson.
Joseph Kastelnik 74 of Alhambra California died after a lingering illness in a California hospital Monday night He was a former Wakefield hospital custodian until 1950 married to Celia Hanson who died in January 1963 He is survived by daughter Mrs Roy Maki Pauline Kastelnik and three sons Gene Robert and Dean all in California and ten grandchildren Funeral services are set for Thursday at a Lutheran church in Monterey Park with interment Forest Lawn
Registrants gathered at the Chicago and North Western Railway Depot Ironwood on November 30 at 9 00 a m for roll call before en trainment to Milwaukee Induction Station Inductees include Sulo W Romo volunteer leader David J Krznarich volunteer Rudolph J Krznarich volunteer Physical examinations were conducted for Dean E Maki and James G Seymour
Mr and Mrs Roland Gazza Kings ford and Mrs Stanley Stanek Jr Iron Mountain spent the week here visiting Mrs Gazza s parents Mr and Mrs William Roberts and other relatives and friends. They also visit with Mr Roberts who is a patient at the hospital.
The Past Matrons Club of Victory Chapter No. 502 OES held its annual Christmas party at Mrs. Gertrude Walstrom’s home. Mrs. M Bye presided. officers for the coming year named were Mrs. George Mall president and Mrs. Anton Olson secretary treasurer. Mrs. Peter Delmet joined as junior past matron amid gifts and a secret sister exchange. Bridge honors went to Mrs. V Carr and Mrs. H Ormes. canasta honors to Mrs. C Jacobson and Mrs Elmer Johnson. special prize to Mrs. C Jacobson. Next meeting planned for February at Mrs. R Lawrie’s home.
The Wakefield Parent Teacher Association hosts the Annual Christmas Fair at 7 30 p m in the Wakefield High School gymnasium. A program of songs and music directed by Phyllis Schlecht features choirs from area churches. Eleven country booths plus parcel post and candy booths showcase customs and foods with a Christmas Island exhibit.
Mrs Esther Joki Peterson 49 died Friday at Divine Infant Hospital after two hours admission. Born Sept 13 1915 in Ripley she moved to Wisconsin as a child and lived in Verona. Surviving husband two sons mother sister and nine brothers. Services at Immanuel Lutheran Church with burial in Lakeside Cemetery.
Police Chief Dominic Valesano urges dog owners to keep pets tied due to numerous complaints. The ordinance requires tying dogs in all seasons, with the police prepared to destroy nuisance dogs. Cooperation from residents is requested.
A joint meeting of the American Legion Geroux Post 11 and the Auxiliary scheduled a Christmas party at the Wakefield Gun Club on December 19. Members and their spouses or guests are invited with a 50 cent gift exchange and reminders to pay dues.
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