Wakefield and District Fund Progress and Church Transfer
A fund drive for a hospital program grows slowly with Wakefield and MacDonald schools pledging effort. W Duffin reports progress and City solicits donations during Christmas, while Rev Ingraham leaves Wakefield Newport and Bessemer churches for Munising effective January.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ingraham
Munising
Herbert M. Ingraham
Wakefield Methodist
Newport and
Bessemer
Batavia
York
Herbert
Newport
Ironwood
Wakefield
Death of Mrs Helen Skytta Seattle Woman
Mrs Hedda Skytta reports the death of her daughter in law Mrs Helen Skytta 39 of Seattle Washington from a fatal fall at home She suffered a skull fracture on impact and died almost instantly Mr Skytta former Wakefield High School chemistry instructor 1932 to 1941 now with a Seattle employer Funeral services set for Friday in Bangor Michigan near Kalamazoo Survived by husband Ernest and her parents and a brother.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hedda Skytta
Helen Skytta
Seattle
Washington
Wakefield Library Hosts Holiday Story Hour and Santa Visit
The Wakefield Public Library invites children to a Saturday December 20 Story Hour and Christmas Party from 10:30 to 11:30 am. Mrs Harry Jacobson will read in festive attire with Christmas music from Childcraft records. Santa will give candy, holiday books will be available, and the library will close December 24 25 and 26 reopening December 27.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wakefield Public Library
Harry Jacobson
Santa Claus
Wakefield Rink to Open Tuesday December 23
Wakefield skating season opens Tuesday December 23 at the Wakefield rink under joint city school supervision. Admission is 15 cents for students and 35 cents for adults with Ten Session Tickets offered for one dollar. The schedule runs December 23 to January 10 1953 with specific skating hours and noted free sessions for elementary children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wakefield
John W. Thomas
Wi Ie
Wake
Dam Selsemeyer
Coasmaven
Elem
Gogebic County American Legion forms new council
The Gogebic County Council of American Legion Posts was formed at the Bessemer Gedda-Cychosz Post club rooms with over 20 members attending. Domenic Valesano and Martin Lamoreaux led the meeting, and plans were discussed for a countywide calendar of events and a future Wakefield gathering on January 17 with music from the Geroux Post.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gogebic County
Wakefield Legion Club
Legion
Geroux Post
Employees Party At Wakefield School District Auditorium
The Wakefield School District employees and spouses held their annual Christmas party Monday evening December 15 in the high school auditorium. Games and a festive lunch followed before Santa arrived to distribute gifts amid carols and a concluding Christmas story by school board president C. A. Files.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wakefield
Santa Claus
Robert A. Burns
Santa
C. A
Aliens Must Submit An Address Report
Wakefield postmaster James C. Bedell says forms are ready for non citizens to report their address between January 1 and January 31, 1953. The law requires aliens present in the United States on January 1 to report within 10 days of returning. Failing to report may lead to custody and deportation plus possible fines or imprisonment. Six steps instruct aliens to obtain, fill, sign, and deliver the Address Report Form 153 at a post office or INS office. Do not mail the card.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James C. Bedell
Wakefield
United States of America
United States
United States Post Office
United States Immigration and Naturalization Office
Immigration and Naturalization Office
St Theresa Lodge Elects Officers at St Marys Parlor
The St Theresa Lodge elected officers on Sunday December 14 at St Marys church parlors. New officers include President Mrs Golembiewski Vice President Mrs Olejniczak Treasurer Mrs Finco Recording Secretary Mrs Zielinski Finance Mrs Patyk Guide Mrs Symczak Marshal Mrs Chlebowski Trustees Mrs Blaskowski Mrs Radowski and Mrs Radowski. Lunch followed served by the officers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Theresa Lodge
St. Marys Church
Ootein Golembiewski
Michael Olejniczak
John Finco
Anton Zielinski
Joseph Patyk
S. Symczak
Micheal Chlebowski
Frank Blaskowski
John Radowski
Anton Radowski
Wakefield Methodist Church Schedule Promises Christmas Sermon
Wakefield Methodist Church announced by Pastor Herbert M. Inbraham with services on Sunday at 9:45 Church School and 11:10 Worship Service. Sermon titled A Sign For You. A Tuesday 7:00 p.m. Church School Christmas Program is planned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wakefield
Herbert M. Inbraham
First Lutheran Christmas Pageant “The Three Candles”
The First Lutheran Church Junior Intermediate and Confirmation classes present the Christmas pageant “The Three Candles” on Sunday Dec 21 at 7:30 pm. Rosy narrators include Old Testament and New Testament roles with a pantomime Nativity. Musical offerings feature Darlene Henderson, Sarah Mattson, and others. foreign missions gifts replace exchanges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Lutheran Church
Roger Niemi
Carol Heikkinen
Diane Sommers
Octolian
Carolyn Maki
Darlene Henderson
Sarah Mattson
Noel
Priscilla Haapola
Mary
Pikka
Joseph
Benjamin Leffel
Douglas Gale
Melvin Nikula
Rodney Jarvela
Michael Osier
David Ruona
Warren Bishop
Harley Davidson
Duane Mattila
Church School
Bertha Hero
Laine Ranta
Tuberculosis Seal Sale Progress Report
Tuberculosis seal sale returns through December 17 total $3,658.10 with a later update of $3,730.22 and $72.12 behind last year. Gogebic County Association president Oscer E Olson notes improving response and urges all residents to support the Christmas Seals drive to fight tuberculosis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arnold J
Korpi
Oscer E. Olson
Gogebic County Tuberculosis Association
Carol Salmi Celebrates 14th Birthday at Lepistore Home
Carol Salmi marked her 14th birthday with a supper at her parents Mr and Mrs Reino Salmi’s Lepistore home. Guests included Sylvia Saari Gail Eschenbauch Barbara Monti Delores Pikka Darlene Krook Patsy Huttunen Karen Seppa Conchita Garcia Anna Trolla and her brother Terry. A Christmas cake centerpiece and candles adorned the table. The honored guest received a purse of money and gifts. Guests were hosted by Miss Naomi Jarvi and Carol’s aunt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carol Salmi
Reino Salmi
Lepistore
Sylvia Saari
Gail Eschenbauch
Barbara Monti
Delores Pikka
Darlene Krook
Patsy Huttunen
Karen Seppa
Conchita Garcia
Anna Trolla
Carol
Terry
Reino Acat
Naomi Jarvi
Christmas Play by Thomaston Troop at Town Hall
The Girl Scout Troop No. 1 led by June Colgin presents a Christmas play Sunday afternoon December 21 at 2:00 p m at Thomaston Town Hall. The public is invited and, after the program, Santa Claus will visit with greetings and candy for the children courtesy of the Thomaston Athletic Club.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Girl Scout Troop
No. 1
June Colgin
Thomaston
Thomaston Athletic Club
Santa Claus
City Council Approves Diesel Plant Study And Appointments
At a regular meeting the council authorized a cost study on building and operating a diesel powered city electric plant currently buying power from Lake Superior District Power Company. Harry B. Sutter was appointed to the planning commission to replace ill health retiree Clarence Jacobson. The group also approved donations to the Wakefield Chamber of Commerce and the Gitche Gumee Boy Scout Council.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lake Superior District Power Company
George Westlund
Harry B. Sutter
City Planning Commission
Clarence Jacobson
Dr Lepisto to Study Eye Surgery in Pakistan
Dr Victor E Lepisto formerly of Wakefield now practices in Laurium departs January 26 for Pakistan. He will work with English surgeons and others for two months alongside Dr Behen of Lansing Michigan and another US colleague. He is son of Mr and Mrs Victor Lepisto of the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas J. Landers
Ironwood
Thirty-Second Judical Circuit
Michigan
Secretary of State
Lansing
Judge Landers
Lepisto
Pakistan
Victor E. Lepisto
Wakefield
Mets
Laurium
Peenier
England
United States
Behen
Victor Lepisto
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W. Duffin
Central
MacDonald
Duffin
Mes
Legion Quar
Wakefield Methodist Church School
Anita Sanchez
Roy Williams
Theen
Sharon
Steve Allan
Debbie Hodge
Donald Long
Miss Williams
Sara Connor
Douglas Perry
Linda Idh
Roy Hocking
Mellissa Laird
Richard Trethewey
Jesus
Anita Lane
Miss Jacobson
Jerry Wanink
Lord Jesus
Beth cDonald
Marlene Lane
Diane Lane
Mary Sue Sailey
Jean Trettin
Nancy Allan
Mary Lou Sanchez
Vicki Sanchez
Jessica Laird
Ernest Skytta
Legion and Auxiliary
American Legion Geroux Post 11
The
Legion Auxiliary
Legion Club
North Pole
Thomas Wojciechowski
Domenic Valesano
Post
Valesano
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