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Newspaper
The Wakefield News
Location
Wakefield, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Dec 23, 1971
Page
1
A festive column celebrates Christmas with cookies and greetings at First National Bank decor, a Santa doubt joke from sixth graders, and verses about holiday cheer. It notes Legion party plans, a new building addition, and lighthearted quips about gifts, bills, and kindness for the New Year.
The Wakefield Rotary Club's 34th annual uthrotar banquet will be at Club 28 on Wednesday December 29 with a 6 PM program. Reservations by December 27 to Robert A Burns or Robert C Maniere. Wakefield High School principal Maniere outlined 1972 73 curriculum changes approved by the Board of Education at their December 20 meeting.
A note records incidents at Immanuel Lutheran Church dated December 24 with times 7 38 p m and 11 00 p m noting disturbances and police response. The entry provides minimal details and names no individuals or agencies.
Demeter Stoyanoff 74 died Tuesday December 21 at 11 25 am at Divine Infant Hospital after December 13 admission. Born February 12 1897 in Golema Jelezna Bulgaria he came to the United States in 1912 and was a business owner in Wakefield including People’s Garage. Survived by a niece and two nephews in Milwaukee. funeral arrangements set at Lakeside Memorial Chapel with burial at Lakeside Cemetery.
A Wakefield Town Board of Education session reviewed Ramsay school consolidation. Superintendent Creger outlined district options including a broader tax base improved facilities and North Central accreditation with a decision anticipated by 1973. Eugene Janvo thanked hosts for the joint meeting and called it beneficial.
Mrs John Ahola marked her 89th birthday on Sunday December 19 with many relatives and friends visiting at 1313 Putnam Street. Guests enjoyed lunch from a buffet styled with Christmas decor, received many floral arrangements including one from California, and a long distance birthday call from Mrs Henry Ahola of California. Hosted by her children.
Mrs. William R. Creger Sr. dies December 14 in St. Louis at age 99. Funeral services were held December 16 at Carter Funeral Home. Born December 11, 1886, she is survived by her husband William, a son in Wakefield, two daughters in Traverse City, and eight grandchildren.
Snowmaking at Indianhead Mountain Ski Resort in Wakefield Michigan has kept skiing alive after variable early season snowfall. Despite low natural accumulation and a late warm spell, artificial guns have laid a base on the mountain top allowing 110 junior racers to train and a cautious opening for limited skiing.
James O Jacobson Sr 83 of Wakefield died recently after a long illness and funeral services were held Friday at Lakeside Memorial Chapel officiated by Rev Wallace Leno. He was born in Clintonville Wisconsin and lived in Wakefield since 1908. Survivors include his wife three sons and several stepchildren with many grandchildren and great grandchildren. Burial followed at Lakeside Cemetery with several relatives attending from out of town.
Army Private Lawrence H. Londo, 19, son of Mr and Mrs Lawrence C Londo Route 1 Wakefield, recently finished eight weeks of basic training at Ft Leonard Wood Missouri. He learned drills ceremonies basic combat courtesy and history and traditions. Pvt Londo is a 1971 Wakefield High School graduate.
Local residents from Emerald to Escanaba visit relatives for Christmas. Officials outline Wakefield Board of Education actions on school studies, finances, leases, and staff appointments at the December 20 meeting.
Divine Infant Hospital listings show admissions on December 13 to 19 including Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Bishop and others, with several residents from Wakefield Ramsay Ironwood Bessemer and nearby towns. injuries noted for December 18. Discharges follow December 13 to 20 for multiple patients and relatives across the same communities.
Mrs. Michael Batinich of Verona announces the engagement and forthcoming marriage of her daughter JoAnne Batinich to James Smith son of Mr and Mrs Edwin Smith of Ahola Street. JoAnne attends Geobec Community College and James works at Kimberly Clark in Marenisco with a June 17 wedding planned.
Army private Dale E. Gerbig 18, son of Mr and Mrs Robert L Gerbig Sr Wakefield, completed eight weeks of basic training at Fort Leonard Wood Missouri. He learned drill and ceremonies weapons map reading combat tactics military courtesy military justice first aid and army history and traditions. A 1971 Wakefield High School graduate.
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