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Newspaper
The Wakefield News
Location
Wakefield, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Dec 14, 1972
Page
1
The piece recalls a severe cold wave with 40 below wind chills and temperatures rising from 30 below to near zero. It notes shoppers braving the weather, a snow mobile event in Ironwood, and humorous asides before shifting to local community updates on church choir album sales and Wakefield Historical Society activities.
Airman James E. Haapapuro son of Mrs. Miriam I. Haapapuro of Wakefield Michigan has been assigned to McChord AFB Washington after completing basic training at Lackland AFB Texas He studied the Air Force mission organization and customs and received instruction in human relations He is to join a unit of the Aerospace Defense Command for further training in communications The airman is a 1970 Wakefield High School graduate and earned an associate degree from Gogebic Community College Ironwood Michigan earlier this year.
All children from Wakefield and Thomaston are invited to the Community Christmas tree at Hancock and Sunday Lake Streets this Saturday at 2 p.m. The event follows a snowmobile parade by a local club. Gifts of Christmas candy are provided with annual Chamber of Commerce sponsorship and city group support.
The Seventh Grade Instruction class on Communion meets today at 4 p.m. The Senior choir practices at 7 30 p.m. Sunday school gathers at 9 a.m. Worship services begin at 10 30 a.m. on Sunday. The children s choir practices Tuesday at 3 20 p.m. The Senior confirmation class meets Tuesday at 4 p.m. The Junior confirmation class is set for Wednesday at 4 p.m.
The Michigan Elks major project display at Atlantic City led by M. D. McKay placed second in a national contest. McKay, a former Ironwood member and Michigan Elks past president, ran the six day exhibit showing handicapped children helped by the Elks with slides and brochures. The project, started by Robert Burns, contributed 161000 this year and funded speech therapy camps, oral surgery, braces, orthopedic shoes, wheel chairs and surgical beds for 86 children among other needs.
About 60 attendees gathered Sunday evening for the annual congregational pot luck at Immanuel Lutheran Church. Co chairs were Mrs Ruth Potter and Mrs Elmer Johnson. Rev Wallace Leno gave the invocation. The group decorated the church and hall for the Christmas season while youth provided holiday music on organ and piano.
Funeral services for Mrs. William Boller age 67 of 612 Ashland Ave were conducted at Lakeside Memorial Chapel with Rev. Wallace Leno presiding. Entombment followed at Riverside Mausoleum in Ironwood with spring burial planned at Lakeside Cemetery Wakefield. Out of town attendees included Mr and Mrs Wils Boller Milwaukee.
Randy Keski, a local trapper, encountered a 425 pound bobcat south of the city limits. The animal, about 50 inches long, was caught in a trap and posed a threat, prompting Keski to shoot it to ensure his safety.
Dave Westlund returns home to Clarkston after open heart surgery at the Cleveland Heart Clinic. Six weeks at home then a January 25 clinic checkup. Families travel for holidays include Roy and Rosemary Johns, Paula Velin now Mrs. Farrington, and Kathy Lewandowski. Relatives visit from Saginaw Duluth Escanaba and Milwaukee share holiday plans and college breaks.
The Chamber of Commerce hosted its annual Christmas dinner at Lake side Veterans Hall with 100 plus members and guests. The Auxili ary to the Veterans of Foreign Wars served dinner. program included Big John and the Badmen and carols led by Mr. Voit. Mayor Clarence Halberg spoke. reception and dancing followed. Also noted is the obituary of Mrs. Matt Willing, 88, of Wakefield Township, who died December 7 at Grand View Hospital after residency in Finland and the United States. Funeral services were held at Lakeside Memorial Chapel.
Funeral services for Herbert O. Johnson 59 of 41 Wice Location were held at Lakeside Memorial Chapel with Rev. Kenneth Farb officiating. Entombment was in Riverside Mausoleum Ironwood for spring burial in Lakeside Cemetery. Pallbearers included Stanley Johnson Lawrence Johnson Leonard Johnson Bernard Johnson Rockney Johnson Michael Krznarich. Leonard Johnson Mrs Stanley Sokoleski and Mrs Bernard Mathes, Detroit Mrs William Hakala Ann Arbor Miss Verna Johnson Willett Ill and Mr and Mrs Steven Yurchak Kenosha Wis attended.
Announcement of Patricia Ann Sievert daughter of Mrs. John Sievert Wakefield to Stephen Arthur Lawson son of Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Lawson Flint Michigan. The marriage is set for December 30 in Grand Blanc Michigan with Mrs. Sievert and her sons John and Robert attending. Sievert trains as a nurse at Northern Michigan University and will graduate in January.
The Wakefield Area Art League sets a Christmas meeting and annual holiday dinner for 7 p.m. Friday December 15 at Connie's Supper Club. Gifts worth one dollar will be exchanged along with handmade Christmas cards, followed by a social time. Strong attendance urged.
The Junior Luther League of First Lutheran Church will hold a Christmas party at 7 a.m. Saturday at the church. The recreation portion takes place in the high school gymnasium followed by refreshments back at the church.
Wakefield City Council rejected all bids for the proposed $250000 industrial park after bids ranged to $304000, far above the $183000 EDA grant. Officials considered redesign or relocation, noting high engineering and soil costs and swampy site issues. Revenue sharing checks totaling about 14503 were discussed for library rent.
Miss Jean Hendrickson was honored at a prenuptial shower at her River Street apartment. Gifts and cards were presented as music and games entertained 20 guests. She will wed Kris Koski on December 16 at First Lutheran Church.
Bergland's music department offers a Christmas concert tonight featuring the Yale program conducted by M Angelo Schiavetti. Elementary students junior high choirs and the Bergland Viking choir led by Dwight Lundeby join in the program inviting families to attend this festive season event.
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