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Newspaper
The Wakefield News
Location
Wakefield, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Dec 15, 1944
Page
2
The Wakefield News lists six month subscription rates and notes the paper is entered as mail matter of the second class at Wakefield Michigan. The notice cites the Act of Congress and date March 3 1870.
Six major indictments have been handed down by Circuit Judge Leland W. Carr acting as a one man grand jury with three issued in the last week. Hints point to possible probes into 1941 bank legislation highway department fraud liquor commission transactions and small loan matters as well as other undisclosed inquiries.
Michigan residents and migrant workers support the war effort through labor, bonds, and service. The writer notes hundreds of thousands from other states arrive for war jobs, while many Michigan families have loved ones in the service and face long casualty lists as Christmas nears. Ironwood miners are mentioned among local communities contributing to national wartime goals.
Mrs George Lambrix 66 of Hurley dies after four day hospital stay. Obituaries note Albert E Church 71 former Bessemer resident dies near Detroit after long illness. Sgt Louis Ferrari reported missing in France. Sgt Anthony Bosanac 30 missing in Germany since Nov 28. Sharon Lutheran church marks 55th anniversary with paid debt of 32000. Pfc Robert Karpinski Montreal dies of wounds in France. S Ser Joseph Darin Montreal bomber crew member has been missing in action over Czecho Slovak Republic. Peter Olson 78 longtime Ramsau resident dies at home. Navy rocket ship 71 operation referenced with Lt Gordon R MacDonald Ironwood as skipper.
Valerie L Skolasinski daughter of Mr and Mrs Frank Skolasinski wed Wallace J Costenaro son of Mrs Libra Costenaro in a nuptial high mass at St Marys Catholic Church on December 5 at 9 am. Bride wore white satin gown with train and fingertip veil. Attendants included maid of honor Veronica Skolasinski. Groom's party from Chicago included Cpl Robert A Shaldiero and St Sylvester Patyk. Reception and wedding breakfast followed with about 50 guests.
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