Council Reports Actual Cash Balance and Holiday Edicts
City finances show Dec 3 cash of 28695.62, down from 35673.68 last year as November receipts reached 27000 led by state sales tax 15000 and gas tax. Expenditures hit 44390.89 with 7296.04 warrants outstanding. Council denied Mrs Jacobson's request to erect a public Christmas tree due to fire marshal orders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Jacobson
C. A Jacobson
Andy Lake
Woodward
Sunday Lake and
Nunnemacher Streets
Robert A. Burns
Forestry Service
Bessemer
Eddy Park
Board of Education
Sunday Lake
Elmer Johnson
Civil Service
Lake
Wakefield News
Holiday visits of students to relatives in city area
Miss Carol Jose, Carroll College freshman, and many other students and family members are spending Christmas holidays with relatives across Illinois Wisconsin and Michigan. Names include Pat Fountain Joe Sutter and Janet Barringer with parents and grandparents visiting Chicago Iron Mountain Marquette and Milwaukee. Families plan extended visits to universities veterans hospitals nursing schools and naval bases during the recess.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carol Jose
Carroll College
Waukesha, Wis
Russell Jose
Northern Michigan College
Marquette Michigan
Pat Niemi
Mary Trolla
Palmer Swanson
Myron Swanson
Ronald Smith
Dave Westlund
Robert Sachs
Richard Hongisto
Grace Antilla
Carolyn Maki
Practical Nursing
Marquette, Mich
Einer Antilla
Oscar Mackie
City
Michigan College of Mines
Houghton
Donald Walstrom
Robert Mattson
Harlan Johnson
William Verch
George Fnico
David Osier
Address reporting duty for all non citizens in January
The notice states that every non citizen in the United States must report their address to the government each January. Aliens must complete a registration card obtainable at U S Post Offices or immigration offices. Violations may incur a fine up to 200 dollars, up to 30 days in jail, and possible deportation. Cards will be available at local post offices after the new year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
U. S
Agogebic Lodge Elects Officers at Meeting
At a recent Agogebic Lodge F and A M No 494 meeting officers were elected. W M Elmer Lusa S W Arnold Korpi J W Charles Koski secretary Harold Marshall and treasurer J M Hammer named to posts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Agogebic Lodge
W. M. Elmer Lusa
Arnold Korpi
S. W
Charles Koski
J. W
Harold Marshall
J. M. Hammer
Seventeenth Uthrotar Banquet at Wakefield Legion Quarters
The seventeenth annual Uthrotar banquet will be held Monday evening Dec. 26 at the Wakefield Community Legion quarters. Robert A. Burns, program chairman, announces a program with Presiding President Rodney D. Hodge, a Star Spangled Banner, Pledge, Invocation, dinner, and community singing. The program includes welcome by Hodge, a response by Charles Kuivinen, introductions by Bruce Sachs, a guest address by Governor Al Soetebier, and Auld Lang Syne.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Legion Quarters
Wakefield
Robert A. Burns
Rodney D. Hodge
Paul Hanson
Melvin Nikula
Karen Seppa
Charles Kuivinen
Uthrotars
Bruce Sachs
Uthrotar
Irving L
Mrs Herbert Wagner Visits Racine Wisconsin
Mrs Herbert Wagner is visiting at Racine Wisconsin for a few days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herbert Wagner
Racine, Wis
James Bracket to Take 30 Day Furlough Then Sail to Weisbaden
James Bracket is spending a 30 day furlough with his parents Mr and Mrs Anton L Bracket. He recently completed a course in the School of Crepto at Scott Field Michigan. On completion of his leave he will sail for Weisbaden Germany to serve with the armed forces.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Bracket
Anton L. Bracket
Crepto
Scott Field
Weisbaden
Germany
Visit Highlights Family Gathering in Wausau
Mr and Mrs Andrew Yatchak spent Sunday in Wausau visiting with Mr and Mrs Allord and family This short social note records a weekend family gathering with named households in a Midwestern city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vernon Miljevich
Gerry and
Mark
Wausau
Adaire Allard
Andrew Yatchak
Mrs. Allord
Wakefield Groups Raise Funds For Children Party And Hospital TV
The Wakefield Chamber of Commerce and the Sunday Lake Local CIO completed a drive for a children's Christmas party and a TV set for Gogebic County Hospital. Contributions come from CIO Local 2056 and many local businesses and individuals with donations ranging from fifty to fifty cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wakefield Chamber of Commerce
Sunday Lake
Usa-Cio
Gogebic County
CIO
Connor Lumber & Land Co
Sunday Lake Mine
First National Bank
Wakefield Pharmacy
Olson Bros
H-L
Mic-Adel's
Wakefield
Wakefield News
Greyhound
Krenta’s
Hi-Way Shoe
Clean Motor Co
Negri’s
Boetto
Billies
Lakeview Inn
Anton Wysoski
Louis Mezzano
Nels Kuivinen
Dr. H. A. Tressel
Gamble
Kuivinen Insurance Agency
Range Cab
Cormier Service
Peoples Store
Red's Pasty Shop
P. J. Delmet
Kallander Agency
Strough’s Tavern
Wakefield Inn
Charlie's Alert Service
James D. Bugni
Dr. L. G. Wilson
Smith's Welding & Machine Shop
City Cash Market
Nicholson's Service
Norma's
James Trebbceck
Gus Borgaro
Helmi
James Rolando
Mike
Wakefield Post Office Closes for Holidays
The Wakefield Post Office will be closed on December 25 and 26 with no City Delivery or Rural Delivery. The lobby opens 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. on both days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wakefield
City Snowfall Calculations Astonish Harris In Wakefield
City manager Leonard Harris and officials used a slide rule to estimate Wakefield’s snow from Nov 15 to Dec 15 at 105 inches, area eight and a half square miles, hauling 1163 loads and 6 470 000 pounds. Total weight reaches 8 206 824 tons, prompting questions on man hours spent clearing paths and berating plow operators.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leonard Harris
Isaac Saari
Public Works
Wakefield
Connor Co Bonuses for 182 Workers This Week
Christmas bonuses totaling about 15000 are distributed by Connor Lumber & Land Co to 182 employees at its Wakefield area operations. Bonuses reflect years of service from seven months to twenty years. Woodlot and saw mill operations pause from Friday night to Tuesday morning, December 27, with New Year holidays resuming January 3, 1956.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Connor Lumber & Land Company
Wakefield
Hospital Admissions and Discharges At Divine Infant
December admission log from Divine Infant Hospital lists patients by date with names, origin towns, and medical or surgical status. Notable entries include Miss Marilyn Darin Montreal and Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Sironen Ewen with a daughter, plus several Hurley Wakefield and Bessemer residents. Discharges follow December 17 to 20, detailing patients returning home or moving to other care, including Miss Margaret Dianich Ramsay and Baby Jonathon A Hill White Pine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Divine Infant Hospital News
Marilyn Darin
Montreal
Surgical
Mariana Odorizzi
Hurley
Ralph Racknar
Winegar
James Randall
Wakefield
Medical
Raymond Sironen
Ewen
Russell Collins
Ramsay
Wm. O'Clair
Gayle Ann Grubish
Rose Ellsworth
Merriweather
Dante Benetti
Bessemer
M. Valencana
Arvid Salonen
Bergland
Eliza Matte
Gile
Wis
Wm. J. Zinzarella
Ironwood
Francis Mullin
Robert Loomis
Richard Jeske
Marenisco
Jonathon A. Hill
White Pine
Edward W. Rosiek
Joseph H. Osler
Robert Williams
Ralph Rackner
John Beling
Arvid Anderson
Kennth Johns
Wm. McMann
Nick Stulee
Virginia Siirila
Ara Gayhart
Kenosha
Council Advised More Taxes Are City's Problem
Former city council member Joe Sanchez urged new revenue sources after reviewing tax decline, greater public works, and proposed special assessments like Wakefield. He warned current taxes can’t sustain improvements. council debated bond plans and a statewide valuation rise to boost funds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Sanchez
J. H. Kent
Sanchez
Sunday Lake
United States
Wakefild
Leonard Harris
State Tax Commission
Wakefield
Ironwood Legion Glee Club charms Gogebic hospital patients
The American Legion Men's Glee Club of Ironwood performed Christmas music for Gogebic County Hospital patients on Sunday evening under Percy Treloar. After the program they offered fruit, candy and smokes. Wakefield Woman's Club arranged the concert as part of ongoing hospital entertainment efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion Men's Glee Club
Ironwood
Gogebic County Hospital
Glee Club
Percy Treloar
Wakefield Woman's Club
Engagement Announced for Carol Tenlen and Robert Hongisto
Mr and Mrs Axel Tenlen of 723 Sunset Road Ironwood announce the engagement of their daughter Carol to Robert Neil Hongisto son of Mr and Mrs Nick Hongisto of this city No definite wedding date has been set.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Axel Tenlen
Sunset Road
Ironwood
Carol
Robert Neil Hongisto
Nick Hongisto
Demos to Meet Jan 7 at Legion Club
Democratic county committee schedules a Saturday evening meeting on January 7 at the Legion club. County chairman Joe Sanchez announces the gathering, asking all members to attend. Lunch and refreshments will be provided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Democratic County Committee
the Legion Club
Joe Sanchez
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Patty Elliot
Annette Hellsten
Luke
Robert Johns
Bobby Rintamaki
Marcella Harjy
Susie Lunn
Patty Sievert
Debbie Grayson
Karen Sibley
Shirley Stevens
Arvesta Grayson
Albirette Willing
John Sievert
Arlene Potter
Renee Dillion
Karen Krznarich
Kathy Jo Benson
Susan Bolen
Johnny Pitts
Rollen Grayson
Robert Gerbig
Richard Bolen
Diane Rolando
Corrine Tomezk
Darlene Anderson
Edward Kekey
Irene Zuildmulder
Wm. Stratman
Bells of
Gary Hill
Jimmy Stratman
Patty Joki
Gail Anderson
Peter Rolfsman
Ray Sibley
Danny Krznarich
Mary Jo Batiich
Nelda Oman
Mary Jo Tarnaski
Linda Dillon
Nancy Johnson
Kitty Johns
Forrest Hill II
John Vidakovich
Pat Negretti
Donne Willing
Norman Rolando
Claudia Malmberg
Tomezk
Gerry Anderson
Bobby Brown
Rudy Krznarich
Janet Pitts
Tommy Johnson
Immanuel Lutheran Church
Sun
Pat Fountain
Milwaukee
Hubert Fountain
Margaret Taylor
Robert Cloon
University of Michigan
Ann Arbor
R. F. Cloon
Shirley Cloon
Joe Sutter
H. B. Sutter
A. L. Stannard
Chicago
Lorimer Jr
Kalamazoo
H. L. Trezise
Douglas
Owasso
David
Atlanta, Ga
Joan Lepinski
Marcia Beling
Nancy Haglund
The
Michigan University
John Haglund
John
David Bellmore
Iron Mountain
Frank Bellmore
Veterans Hospital
Janet
Richard Barringer
Mrs. S. M. Rosen
Barbara Sachs
Michael Reese
Roy Maki
Maki
Marquette
Duane Lane
Lane
Sidney Saari
Lawrence Bruno
Stout Institute
Menominee, Wis
Mrs
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Rita Bracket
R. N
San Francisco, Cal
Anton Bracket
David Bracket
Great Lakes, Ill
Patricia and
Sandra Gates
Wheaton College
Wheaton, Ill
Earl Gates
William Walter
Marquette University
Hancock Street
Dave Wojciehowski
Purdue University
LaFayette
Ind
Frank Wojciehowski
Putnam Street
Michael Rydeski
Great Lakes Naval Training Station
Ted Rydeski
Robert Hero
Fort Ord, Cal
Elmer Lusa
A. W. Backlund
Mr. Backlund
K. I. Sawyer Air Force Base
Michigan
Raymond Monti
US Navy
Kenneth Bertetto
Frank Bertetto
Plymouth
Curtis Rice
Wesley Rice
Wice
Norman Olson
David and
Rose
E. Zueck
Kathy
Celeste Beber
Uthotar
Connor Co
Demos
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