This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 16 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
The Wakefield News
Location
Wakefield, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Dec 20, 1973
Page
1
The column reports extreme cold snaps and a sudden warm spell with 35 inches of snow so far. It notes community reflections, Christmas pieces, and a Wakefield City Council update naming Michael Smolcich as the new council member and approving mutual aid and DNR air agreements, plus substation value estimates and property rent changes.
Mrs. Arthur Cavender 89 former Wakefield resident died Monday in Chicago where she lived with a daughter. Born Sabina Bonino at Coal City Illinois September 30 1834 she moved to Wakefield with her parents and married Arthur Cavender in 1910. Survived by one daughter seven grandchildren and seven great grandchildren. Funeral services were held at Immaculate Conception Church with burial in Lakeside Mausoleum.
The Wakefield VFW Auxiliary met December 12 at the post home for a regular session. A pot luck supper featured Christmas decor, with hostesses Sharon White Edward Lane and Norman Ahola. Prizes for games were awarded, a gift exchange was held, and members contributions were turned in for Gogebic Medical Care Facility patients.
The Wakefield area children will receive Christmas candy on Saturday December 22 at 1 p m near the Lake Street Christmas tree. The event is sponsored by the Chamber of Commerce with support from local organizations and donations.
Mrs Lydia Parker Steiger 75 of Route 1 Pike Location Wakefield died Sunday morning at Divine Infant Hospital after a year of poor health. Born May 8 1898 in Pittsville Wis she lived in Park Falls 13 years married George Steiger Sept 7 1926. Funeral Tuesday at 10 a m at Seventh day Adventist Church Ironwood with Norman Yeager officiating. Entombment Lakeside Mausoleum planned for spring burial.
Wakefield officials announce a tax assistance session led by Mr. Lund from the Michigan Department of Treasury at City Hall on Dec 20 at 1 30 pm for eligible senior citizens veterans and blind persons. New law changes may expand reimbursements this year and the city will mail exemption forms to eligible residents who were helped last year. The deadline to file is month end and the city may hold a session on the new law. Wakefield City Hall 224 1241. Conrad Aahlquist is receiving treatment at the Veterans Hospital in Iron Mountain.
The Wakefield Chamber of Commerce annual Christmas dinner at Lakeside Veterans Hall drew about 140 attendees including employers and guests. Clarence Halberg welcomed guests and introduced officers and notables while City Manager Thomas Richter praised local progress and upcoming projects as a festive community gathering wrapped with dancing and a miniature chalet auction.
William Niemi age 65 of Pike died at home Monday afternoon. Born February 26 1908 in Cloquet Minnesota he moved to Wakefield as a child and worked for Connor Forest Industries. Surviving are sisters Mrs Fred Williams Wakefield and Mrs Henry Johnson Pasadena Maryland and brother Larry Tucson Arizona. One sister Mildred died May 30 1973. Private services were held Wednesday at 10 am Lakeside Memorial Chapel with entombment in Lakeside Mausoleum.
The Wakefield American Legion Auxiliary to the Geroux Post will hold a Christmas pot luck on Sunday December 23 at 6 30 p m in the Legion Hall. A one dollar gift exchange will be held and a social time follows dinner.
Andrew E. Colberg 88 of Wakefield died December 12 at Divine Infant Hospital after admission December 10. He served in World War I with Headquarters Co 13th Army Infantry and worked in shipyards in Oregon. He was unmarried and survived by a sister in Missouri. six brothers preceded him in death. Funeral services held at Lakeside Memorial Chapel with military rites by Geroux American Legion Post and General Pershing Barracks.
Northern Michigan University will confer 399 degrees at mid year ceremonies on Saturday December 22 at 10 a.m. in Hedgecock Field House. George Bush former U.N. ambassador will deliver the commencement address and receive an honorary Doctor of Laws. Local graduates include John Zorich Marenisco Sandra Delich Marquette Sherri Granato Marquette and D Steven Worachek Watersmeet.
SR Leslie R. Negro has completed basic and apprentice training at Great Lakes Naval Training Center Illinois and is spending two weeks with his parents Mr and Mrs John Negro and relatives. After leave he reports to San Diego California for sea duty on the CO SLD Thomas ton.
The Divine Infant Hospital presents a Christmas wonder with outdoor nativity scene and silhouette greens. Inside, poinsettias, wall trees, and floor by floor holiday displays, including Wise Men pictures and jeweled decor, aim to lift spirits and spread peace on earth.
In a Dec 12 special meeting the Wakefield City Council authorized City Manager Thomas Richter to obtain estimates for sinking a new water well. They may seek a joint grant with the township to fund a regional water system for Wakefield and the Indianhead area. The council also approved a half day off before Christmas for city workers and a $10 holiday bonus. Police report numerous loose dog complaints prompting enforcement of Ordinance 33 requiring dogs to be under control at all times.
The Needie Beatles H Club distributed Christmas favors to each patient at Gogebic Medical Care Facility on Saturday. They sang and visited with the patients, led by Mrs Elmer Hill and Mrs. John Ballone.
The Wakefield bank unveils a full sized old fashioned sled in its holiday display. Runners are real irons from Joe Kingsmuth Sr. and the seat by Carl Snare. Decor includes gold garlands, a decorated tree, miniature trees in teller windows, and a Santa pulled sled. James and Joseph Kingsmuth Jr. led the setup to evoke yesteryear for seniors.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.