First Lutheran Sunday School Christmas Program Scheduled
First Lutheran Church hosts a Sunday evening Christmas program titled He Came. Students from the Junior and Senior Departments perform verses and songs from Christ birth to resurrection with solos, duets, pantomimes, and choruses. Organist Bonnie Seppa leads the prelude and closing accompaniment.
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First Lutheran
First Lutheran Church
Christ
Bonnie Seppa
Lyle Thompson
Linda Cudahy
Mary Jo Tarnaski
Jean Hendrickson
Date Set For Uthrotar Banquet By Botany Club
The annual Uthrotar Banquet will be held Monday December 30 with reservations through Robert A Burns. Former Uthrotars attending should contact Mr Burns. also due by December 27. The program, founded in 1937 by Burns, honors students for achievement and leadership. The wakefield skating rink opens Saturday from 1 to 4 for free admission for children.
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Uthrotar
Botany Club
Robert A. Burns
Uthrotars
Burns
Birth light for Saari family noted in Riverhead
Mr and Mrs Bruno Saari report the birth of a son, David Alan, born December 16 to their son in law and daughter Mr and Mrs Roy Osman of Riverhead New York. Mrs Osman is former Sally Saari. Sunday School will meet Saturday December 21 at the regular time for practice of the Christmas program. Arnold Swanson Peter Bruno Varley Wahlberg and Roger Rinamaki, workers at Kenosha, spent the weekend with family. Mrs Andy Stein and children Andy Alan Susie and Marty will join Mr Stein at Camp Lake Wisconsin where he is employed.
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Mary
Pat Olson
Joseph
Ronald Hill
Don Jarvenpaa
Kriss Koski
Mary Jo Bloomquist
Stanley Johns
Fin Hill
Craig Haukkala
Debra Swanberg
Peter Bruno
Bethlehem
Debra Smith
Barbara Hulme
Linda Kauranen
John Carroll
James Mattila
Danny Nurmi
Carla Pikka
Blythe Swanberg
Timmy Makela
Mark Johns
Jimmy Koivu
Julie Ann Mattson
Karen Keski
Crippled Boy
Robin Thompson
Blind Boy
Jerry Koivu
Beggar
Curtis Gustafson
Redeemer
Lempi Saari
Ronnie Seppa
Mary Jo Tarnaski
Bruno Saari
David Alan
Roy Osman
Riverhead
N. Y
Osman
Sally Saari
First Lutheran Sunday School
Arnold Swanson
Varley Wahlberg
Roger Rinamaki
Kenosha
Andy Stein
Andy
Alan
Susie
Marty
Stein
Camp Lake
Wis
Ernst Dudley Chase
Boston
Pease
Chase
4H Clubs Caroling Event in Wakefield on Dec 23
Wakefield 4H Clubs will carol on December 23 under the guidance of Four Leaf Clover Club leaders. The event runs 6 30 p m to 8 p m with lunch served after. Miss Marcia Finco chairs assisted by several members. participants meet at the Community building at 6 30 wearing warm clothing and may use red or green cellophane Flashlights.
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Wakefield
Four Leaf Clover Club
Bernard Olejniczak
Mike Bonello
Don Rinehardt
Marcia Finco
Charles Drier
Frank Stempihar
J. Ahola
Ruth Potter
Ray Sibley
Schiltz to Appear on NBC Christmas Eve Program
Second Lt. Robert Schiltz USMC will be taped in New York City for NBCs Christmas Card to the Nation. The Naval Training Command Choir and other major groups will perform on the program airing Christmas Eve from 11 to 12. Bob serves as a helicopter pilot in the Marines.
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Robert Schiltz
Marie Schiltz
USMC
Naval Training Command
New York City
NBC
Bob
United States Marines
Engagement Told Gust Seppa Announces Engaged Arlove Joyce
Engagement notice states Arlove Joyce Seppa will marry Robert W. Tetzlaff. Arlove is Wakefield High School alumna. Robert is Newman High School graduate. Both attended Badger-Green Bay Business College. No wedding date set. Also, Mr and Mrs Tom Beber and family of Lansing plan to visit for the holidays.
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Gust Seppa
Hancock St
Arlove Joyce
Robert W. Tetzlaff
William Tetzlaff
Stark St
Wausau
Wis
Seppa
Wakefield High School
Newman High School
Badger- Green Bay Business College
Green Bay
Rites Last Thursday For Mrs Martha Stannard
Private funeral services were held for Mrs. Martha Stannard who died December 10 at 2 p m in the Harvey Funeral Chapel. The Rev Edgar Smith officiated and the body was placed in the Lake View Receiving Vault. She was born July 4 1870 in Rockland and married William L Stannard February 14 1894 in National Mine. The family lived in Wakefield Greenland and Laurium, where they resided until their deaths. Surviving are five daughters and three sons with numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren.
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Martha Stannard
Harvey
Edgar Smith
Lake View
Martha Chynoweth
Rockland
William L. Stannard
National Mine
Wakefield
Greenland
Laurium
Laurium-Calumet
Iron
Ontonagon
Baraga
Keweenaw
Stannard
Bert Friskey
Calumet
Merlin I. Rastello
Duluth
Marion MacLean
Richard Beyers
Marquette
Jean Cain
Canoga Park
Calif
A. Lormier Stannard
Theodore W
Lansing
W. Harlow
Ishpeming
American Legion Auxiliary Christmas Party Planned Sunday
The American Legion and the Auxiliary invite members and their children to the annual Christmas party on Sunday December 22 starting at 3 30 p m A pot luck supper at 5 p m Santa Claus will distribute candy The Newart PTA presents a ski program Joey Komary Jr plays Hawaiian guitar Joe Komarmy Sr sings Four Leaf Clover 4H girls perform Baton Girls guests Door prize dolls and accessories to be given away Tickets available at the party.
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American Legion
Auxiliary
Santa Claus
Newart Pta
Joey Komary Jr
Joe Komarmy Sr
Barbecued Rabbit and Rib Feed at Wakefield VFW
Wakefield VFW Post 9084 hosts a free barbecued rabbit and rib feed for members and guests on Saturday night starting at 9 PM with music for dancing. Members may pay 1964 dues at the event.
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Wakefield Vfw
Chamber of Commerce Hosts Successful Christmas Party
The Chamber of Commerce held its annual employee-employer Christmas party at the Legion clubrooms on Saturday evening with over a hundred attendees. President A. J. Tiberi presided, Mayor Emil Movich spoke on the tax situation, and guest Gerald Kinnunen presented Wild Flowers of Gogebic County slides.
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Chamber of Commerce
Legion
A. J. Tiberi
Wilbert Juntuila
Ben Novak
Tiberi
Emil Movich
Tis
Chamber
Marie Schiltz
Peter Napel
Roger Randall
Carl Kleimola
Gerald Kinnunen
Ironwood
Gogebic County
Christine Orlich
Santa Claus
Ringsmuth
Daughters of Isabelle Hold Christmas Party
The Daughters of Isabelle Circle No. 745 held their annual Christmas party at the clubrooms with a pre meeting led by regent Mrs. Zavier Zazeski. A Kennedy prayer, committee reports, and a Christmas program followed, featuring the Immaculate Conception Church choir and readings, then a pot luck lunch and gift exchange.
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Daughters of Isabelle
Circle No. 745
Zavier Zazeski
John F. Kennedy
Immaculate Conception Church
Sulo Korgi
Georgina
Ben Novak
John Ballone
J. R. Franck
Peter Pezzetti
Sana Claus
Skating Enthusiasts Plan Ice Rink With City Help
Troopers Gordon Moyle and Frank Francisco urge Wakefield City Council to back a non profit Skateland Ice Rink project. They seek free lights and water to provide youth recreation, with the manager noting water use at the city's discretion amid shortages. The mayor and council praise the two young men and their effort to locate a suitable tract.
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Gordon Moyle
Frank Francisco
Stae
Wakefield
The Wakefield Post Office and Christmas Card History
The Wakefield Post Office reports handling similar Christmas card volumes as last year with billions mailed nationwide. The piece traces greeting card origins from 1450 Germany to modern times and notes guidance from the National Greeting Card Association, while also covering local city council notes and lease discussions.
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Bedell
National Greeting Card Association
United States
Germany
London
England
John Calcott Horsley
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