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The Wakefield News

Location

Wakefield, Michigan, United States of America

Date

Dec 26, 1963

Page

3

Great Books Club Christmas Party Readings and Carols

The Wakefield High School Great Books Discussion Club held a December Christmas program with readings of Christmas classics, a Santa Claus letter, and "The Other Wise Man." Music included flute and clarinet solos, carols, and readings by club members. Guests were welcomed, and refreshments followed the program.

Jesus Great Books Wakefield High School Santa Claus New York Sun F. P. Church Virginia Mary Beth Gaik the Shepherd Heywood Broun Sandra Henderson Shirley Martinson Juliann Suomi Barbara Pikka Diane Halberg Mary Jo Mazes Kathy Johns Henry van Dyke Paula Jarvi Sandra Lee Graves Bonnie Seppa Deborah Hodge Jane Aho Jean Ahonen Marilyn Newman Cecelia Seppanen Joanne Perry Diane Anderson Mildred Johnson Lempi Koivu Gladys Leman Gertrude Walstrom Harry Sutter Joellyn Beber Rosemary Gembolis Adelaide Peterson Grace Graves

VFW Christmas Party Delights Fifty Children

The VFW Auxiliary hosted a Christmas party for about 50 children at the club quarters. Sponsors or parents delivered youngsters by 11:00 AM and Santa distributed gifts while meals of hot dogs, pop, and ice cream were served. Commander Emil Graso thanked helpers and donors for a successful event.

V.F.W VFW Santa Claus Santa Emil Graso

Christmas Holiday Visits Fill Wakefield With Guests

Local residents host family and friends from Minneapolis Green Bay Milwaukee and Kenosha for Christmas gatherings. Visitors include the Mezzanos Johns Mastalish Brandt Wilson Rintamaki and many others spending holidays with relatives in Wakefield and nearby communities.

Lawrence Mastalish Green Bay Reuben R. Boleau Kenosha Wakefield

VFW Quarters Hosts Rabbit and Venison Feed

The Wakefield VFW Quarters hosted a Rabbit and Venison feed for members and guests served by five chefs Inkala Niezyuski Sawaski Marczak and Cox. After the lunch, dance music followed, with an accordion expert to perform next Saturday. Members are urged to pay dues at the Dues Dances and bring a guest.

Wakefield Veterans of Foreign Wars VFW Comrades Inkala Niezyuski Sawaski Marczak Cox

Miss Glenda Hill Chosen D A R Good Citizen for 1963 64

Miss Glenda J Hill daughter of Mr and Mrs Elmer Hill 620 Ahola Street was selected by classmates and teachers as D A R Good Citizen for the 1963 64 school year. She is noted for dependability service leadership and patriotism while ranking high academically and holding multiple student activities including Sophomore Class Treasurer Chorus Band Vice President Music Master 3 years and various clubs and roles.

Glenda J. Hill Elmer Hill Ahola Street D.A.R. Good Ci Iz Gle 1St Lutheran

Birthday Party at Gogebic Hospital Honors December Birthdays

A December birthday party was held at Gogebic Hospital organized by Mrs. Carl Nelson of the Wakefield Womans Club with Gray Ladies aid. Guests included Susan Amore 79 Theresa Kapitan 83 Laura Morrison ??? Parson 70 Hanna Saldan 88 and Elizabeth Webber 80 with relatives present. Miss Marlene Lane traveled to Chicago for Christmas holidays.

Gogebic Hospital Carl Nelson Wakefield Womans Club Gray Ladies Susan Amore Philip Parson Hanna Saldan Elizabeth Webber

Wakefield High School Christmas Program Opens Holiday Season

Wakefield High School students presented a Christmas program Friday morning featuring the High School Chorus, Junior Trio, Oxford Singers, and The Carolers performing classic carols and arrangements. The event included readings, solos, and a finale with audience participation, followed by holiday greetings and a school dismissal for vacation. The Baptist Church also held a Calvary Bible School Christmas program Sunday evening with hymns, solos, a play, and an Advent message.

Wakefield Wakefield High School William Luoma Linda Grabrick Margaret Koski Claudia Malmberg Christine Orlich Sandra Lee Graves Bonnie Seppa Deborah Hodge Marla Martinson Oxford Singers Dennis Forney Robert Jurkovich Chris Linn Dennis Mattila Richard Nurmi John Petranek Gary Pikka Terry Salmi Albert Salo Marvin Suomi David Sturkel Caro Maxine Hanganen Lillian S. Graham Shirley Martinson Sandra Henderson Carolers Jane Aho Jean Ahonen Paula Jarvi Kathy Johns Marilyn Newman Joanne Perry Barbara Pikka Cecelia Sepanen Juliann Suomi Beverly Halberg Joyce Reinecke Nancy Wanink Glenda Hill James Empey Baptist Church Calvary Baptist Bible School Roland Miljevich Bible School Janice Miljevich Francis Anible Ross Tervo Christopher Anible Jesus Tammy Timmy Wayne David Hartman Tina Mars Dixie Helberg Rickie Hartman Christ Reader Floyd Amble Shephers Loren Jakkola John Miljevich Carolyn Amble Janice King Lucinda Shirley Hartman Susan Lane Doris Hartman Jess Hartman William Juoni Danny Lane Arnold Hartman Martha Lane Bethlehem Floyd Carolyn Christopher Amble Paul King

Heino’s Christmas Eve Escape With Santa’s Reindeer

A playful tale of Heino sneaking to the roof to see Santa and his sleigh. Reindeer arrive with toys and gifts while Heino, exhausted, naps in his chair as Nikki stays nearby. Santa grants a festive farewell with warm wishes before dawn.

Mississ Cooken Forta Astuvay Nikki Anna Finn Nick

Range Cab Closes Christmas After 18 Years of Service

The Range Cab will end 24 hour operation and close at 9 90 p m Tuesday and reopen 6 00 a m Thursday to allow the Cormier family and staff a Christmas holiday. In emergencies call Divine Infant Hospital 224 9511 or Phil Cormier 229 5540 or James Cormier 224 6761.

the Cormier’s Divine Infant Hospital Phil Cormier James Cormier

Christmas Program at Immanuel Lutheran Church Highlights

The Immanuel Lutheran Church Sunday School held its annual Christmas program at four o clock. Students performed pieces including Good News and A Light to Guide with narrators and a second skit Son of David. A Right Christmas followed with a large cast, tableaux, and songs by Luther League volunteers. Pastor Leonard Johnson offered closing remarks and James Hodge of Marquette spent the holidays with his parents.

Immanuel Lutheran Church Jerry Geroux Ruth Potter Jeanne DelFavero Nancy Morrison Janice Batinich Kenny Baker Russell Danielson Gary Doney Penny Grayson Kathy Harry Bruce Johnson David Johnson Debbie Johnson Susan Johnson Julie Sibley Scott Dillon David Bianne Beckman Marcia Delich Marla Delich Kathy Deney Kim Grayson Larry Krznarich Alfie Windberg Barbara Pikka Jill Geroux Luther League Ralph Willa Olson James Stratman Arlene Potter van Ostrand Patricia Malovrhh Albert Inkala Gail Anderson Mary Debra Gerald Doney Pauline Brentor William Elliott Kathy Sibley Patty Brentor David Inkala Richard Harry Debra Grayson Mary Beth Stratman Leslie Negro Karen Sibley Pauline Joki Renee Dillon William Joki Daniel Mattson Dale Morrison Ray Newman Robert Sibley David Brentor Rollen Grayson Leonard Johnson

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