Veterans groups split loyalties and political aims
A veteran writer argues the U S two major groups the American Legion and the Veterans of Foreign Wars reflect differing eligibility and aims. He urges unity under the Legion to influence politics for two generations, criticizing the split as harmful to returning service members. He notes policy drift and calls for united veteran action. The piece also covers local time zone notes and brief society mentions.
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American Legion
Veterans of Foreign Wars
Legion
Armed Services
United States
Fighter group 12th Air Force details hit Tinian base
Fragmentary text shows Cpl Carroll chosen to handle attack preparations in the 12th Air Force fighter group. The unit landed at Tinian in the Mariana Islands and was kept in a guarded camp with passes required for movement. Additional notes mention Fred Trewyn, Whitewater athletic director, suffering a heart attack and his career history at Whitewater College and Wakefield High before plans for his family and duties.
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12Th Air Force
United States
Cpl Carroll
Tinian
Marianna Group of Islands
Far East
Fred Trewyn
Whitewater
Wis
Whitewater Teachers College
Whitewater College High
Teachers College
Minneapolis
Fred
College High Basketeers
Trewyn
Whitetral High
Charles
Chick) Agnew
Whitewater College
Kaeser
Wakefield High School
No Sugar Stamp Until New Year
Sugar stamp No. 39, good for five pounds, will be valid the OPA. The sugar allotment must last four months, so housewives should guard their sugar bowls. Stamp 39 lasts through April 3. recipient served in Europe with a medical unit earning multiple medals and re-enlisted after July 29, 1942.
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ETO
ATO
Principal Duffin Attends Lansing High School Principals Conference
Principal F W Duffin joined a conference of high school principals in Lansing to discuss district leadership, curriculum alignment, and student performance trends. The meeting focused on shared challenges, possible policy updates, and networking among district leaders.
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F. W. Duffin
Lansing
Crystal Falls Tops Wakefield in Close County Clash
Crystal Falls defeated Wakefield 33 to 28 in a Class C contest. Wakefield led at no clock, with Crystal Falls pulling ahead each period. Lane scored five field goals for Crystal Falls while Radowski fouled out with four successful shots. Iron River to face Wakefield on the county court. Ironwood beat Iron River 23 to 18 last week.
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Crystal Falls
Wakefield
Chambers
Iron County
Crystal
Reginald Hoskins to Reopen Central Service Station Plans
Reginald Hoskins formerly of Bergland has leased the Central Service Station on Putnam Boulevard and plans to reopen a gas station, radio and appliance store. He will hold franchises for nationally known household and commercial electric units. Mrs Harry Jacobson of Plymouth left Sunday for Viola Wisconsin to winter in Florida with her brother in law and sister Mr and Mrs William Webb.
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Reginald Hoskins
Bergland
Putnam Boulevard
Harry Jacobson
Plymouth
Viola
Wis
Florida
William Webb
City Lets Job for Heat Unit Get Plow Bids
Pearce E. Graham of Bessemer won the contract to revamp Wakefield City Hall, garage, and warehouse heating systems after bids. Bids for snow fighting trucks and graders were tabled for further consideration. Public works salary equalization was approved, with raises for sexton and timekeeper to align with truck drivers. A building permit was issued to A J Moran for repairs on Sun Lake Street. Wakefield’s 1945 tax rate and total levy were presented. State planning and federal funds for gymnasium renovation were discussed. Three servicemen, Haglund, Wilson, and Trezise, arrived home from Europe after active duty.
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Pearce E. Graham
Bessemer
Wakefield
City Commission
Graham
Arthur Haapola
Public Works Department
City of Wakefield
State Planning Commission
Memorial Building
Legion
Lodge Plans Yule Party At Victory Chapter Event
Victory Chapter Order of Eastern Star hosts a Christmas party December 12 at 7 30 PM in the Masonic hall with a tree Santa Claus and gift exchange. Members may invite guests. Meanwhile Chief Stanley Tyack and John Novak recover from recent heart attacks at Ashland General and St Marys hospitals. Henry Carew will travel to Ann Arbor for a medical exam at University of Michigan hospital next week.
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Lodge
Victory Chapter
Order of Eastern Star
Masonic Hall
Ashland
Stanley Tyack
Ashland General Hospital
St. Mary's Hospital
John Novak
Henry Carew
Ann Arbor
University of Michigan Hospital
Christmas Program At Woman's Club Meet
The Wakefield Woman's Club December meeting held in the Memorial Community building featured a decorated ballroom and an art group led display. Members voted donations to Starr Commonwealth for Boys, Goodwill Orphan Home, Sister Kenney fund, and Rotary Keep em Smiling project. A veterans Christmas boxes report and a tuberculosis essay prize reading opened the program with carols and select readings. Luncheon followed as hosts welcomed guests.
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Woman’s Club
Memorial Community
Wakefield Woman's Club
Harold Marshall
Harlan Johnson
Starr Commonwealth For Boys
Albion
Mich
Goodwill Orphan Home
Houghton
Sister Kenney
Minneapolis
Rotary Club
H. B. Sutter
Wakefield American and Auxiliary
Woman's Club
Beatrice Robichaud
Delores Hanson
Dean Kastelnak
Reuben Haavisto
Tony Sertich
Jack Olson
Hilda Shirley
Irene Torie
van Dyke
H. L. Trezise
Arthur Morriam
Wayne Bradley
Francis Wojciechowski
Shirley Lane
Maureen Ewing
Margaret Williams
Mabel Collins
Gertrude Young
Gloria Carlson
A. J. Moran
A. F. Olson
E. F. W. Neidhold
N. H. Modders
Fritz Gustafson
Louis Mall
A. Kerkes
Isabelle Anderson
Mary McDonald
Matt Hongisto Dies Of Gunshot Wound
Matt Hongisto, 57, died from an accidental gunshot Wednesday while examining traps near his Wakefield home. Coroner E F W Neidhold ruled it accidental. Born in Finland November 11, 1888, he came to the U S in 1910, lived in Warren Ohio for a year, then moved to Wakefield. He married Lillian Jarvenpaa in 1923. survived by a son Andrew and two daughters Viola and Helen. Funeral services are Saturday at 1:30 at Frick Funeral Home and 2:00 at First Lutheran Church with Rev. B V Autere officiating.
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Matt Hongisto
Wakefield
Lillian Jarvenpaa
Andrew
Viola
Helen
Frick Funeral Home
First Lutheran Church
V. Autere
Board to decide ice rink project at Monday meeting
The board of education will discuss whether to operate the indoor ice rink this year at a loss or abandon the project. The decision follows reduced school district income. Also noted are service members returning home from the navy and a Texas furlough.
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Board of Education
Connor Co Modernizes Woods Work At Camp North Of Wakefield
Connor Lumber and Land Co reshapes its logging operation near Merriweather with modern kitchens electric heat bunk houses and self service meals. Camp 9 to reopen after hiring lawyers for the Presque Isle road while Camp 8 is closed and workers reassigned to woods jobs. Wages rise with piece work and four man skidding crews paying from 1.00 to 1.75 per hour.
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Paul Bunyan
Connor Lumber & Land Company
Wakefield
Connor Co
Presque Isle
Merriweather
Lake Superior Road
Connor Company
Legion Plans Public Party at Community Building
The local Legion post plans a public party to be held Saturday December 15 at the Community building. Tickets go on sale next week. Prizes will be awarded to game winners.
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Legion Post
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