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The Wakefield News

Location

Wakefield, Michigan, United States of America

Date

Dec 27, 1940

Page

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Wise Men From the East Seek Jesus in Bethlehem

The account describes wise men arriving in Jerusalem during Herod’s reign and following a star to Bethlehem to honor the newborn Jesus. They present gifts of gold, frankincense, and myrrh, while Herod plots to determine the child’s whereabouts.

Jesus Bethel Judea Herod Jerusalem Bethle Judea Prophet Bethelhem Land of Ces Judah Plessreal Margaret Hill Florence Makela Bethlehem Judith Jurma

Cardinals Lose Thrilling Game To Ironwood Red Devils

In a fast paced high school gym battle the Cardinals fell 22 to 20 to the Ironwood Red Devils. Maki sparked a late rally with three long field goals including the tying shot, while Rivisto and Wrench led Ironwood with key baskets and free throws as the Cards failed to hold the late lead.

Cardinals Ironwood Red Devils Rivisto Wilson Wrench Wojciechowski Sendek Kivisto Ironwood Langdon Trewyn Red Devils Cardinal Maki Elliott Vronch Bruno Nelmark Met Randall Massachusetts

Plymouth Mines Close for Ten Days After Christmas

The Plymouth mine will close for ten days starting December 26, with regular shifts resuming after New Year’s. About 1,000 added to WPA rolls in District 1 for the Upper Peninsula, while various counties report shifts in employment and waiting lists as WPA allocations increase.

U. P District Lower Peninsula Upper Peninsula WPA Peninsula Anna Willis Algerade Wakefield and Sunday Lake Mines Baraga Oe Gloden Colo Nesta Houghton Alt Plymouth Mackinac Marquette Menominee

Personal holiday travels spread across many towns

Local society page lists residents and relatives traveling for Christmas. Mrs D M Dimitroff heads to Chicago from Thomaston to visit her parents, while Delia Burdeau visits Green Bay Chicago and Hammond. Numerous others, including students and families, plan to spend the holidays in Michigan Wisconsin Illinois and Minnesota with relatives.

D. M. Dimitroff Chicago Delia Burdeau Verona Green Bay Hammond Ind Robert Gribble University of Michigan At Ann Arbor Mrs Harry Gribble

Christmas Eve and Day Services At Finnish Lutheran Church

The Finnish Eve Lutheran church outlines a full program of Christmas Eve and Christmas Day services. English and Finnish services feature mixed choirs, sermons, school programs, and the Luther League event, with a long list of musical pieces and recitations led by Rev. F. W. Kaskinen and other directors. St Marys Catholic Church also plans Midnight Mass and Christmas Day services with a choral mass and hymns.

Lutheran Church F. W. Kaskinen Rev. Kaskinen Bethlehem Kaskinen Einglish Anna Kivi M. E. Kentta Luther League English Department Helen Jarvela Autiense Na Laakso Charlotte Vertanen Viola Laila Kivi Laila Kivi. Song: “Reimuitse Mielen”, Mrs. J. Ahola’s, Mrs. J. Haanpaa W. Lindh John Maki ST. Mary’s Catholic Church St. Mary’s Church Nietz Adam Gregory Hugle Pietro A. Yon James Korman Carlo Rossini Angeles Jesus Gruber

Thursday Last Day For Aliens to Register

The final day for aliens to register is Thursday December 26. Postmaster Arthur Cavender serves as registration officer with hours at the local post office. He reports about 284 aliens and non citizens have registered so far and warns of severe penalties for noncompliance.

United States Arthur Cavender

Circulate Petitions for McManman as Circuit Judge Candidate

Prosecution attorney Leonard J. McManman circulates petitions to seek the circuit judge seat. Incumbent Judge T J Landers runs for re election. A February primary will pick two top nominees if more than two candidates enter. The spring election in April will use a non partisan ballot to choose the judge.

Leonard J. McManman T. J. Landers

Postoffice Opens Christmas Morning in Wakefield

Postoffice will receive mail and packages 9:00 to 10:00 on Christmas morning. Rural route deliveries are suspended except for special handling. Art Haapoja, employed in Chicago, is spending Christmas in Wakefield with Mrs. Arthur Haapoja.

Wakefield A. C. Cavender Art Haapoja Chicago Mrs Arthur Haapoja

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