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Newspaper

The Wakefield News

Location

Wakefield, Michigan, United States of America

Date

Dec 27, 1946

Page

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SPORTSMEN TO PROTEST FEE RAISE

Sportsmen in Michigan gear up for a heated debate over a proposed special trout license. Conservation groups split as Northern Michigan associations oppose while Michigan United Conservation Clubs support, citing stream improvements and funding shifts amid changes to trout stocking and warm-water fish policies.

The Conservation Commission Michigan United Conservation Clubs Northern Michigan Lower Peninsula Fish Division P. J. Heffmaster U. P

Uth Rotars to Lead Rotary Program Next Monday

The Uth Rotars will lead the Monday evening Rotary program with Robert A. Burns as chairman. All former youth members are invited to attend the meeting at 5 45 p m on December 30.

Uth Rotars Rotary Club Robert A. Burns Sunday Lake Woods Peeee Seteekee State Liquor Centre Commission

Aftermath of Christmas 1946 Prompts Spiritual Welfare Focus

Following Christmas 1946, emphasis centers on spiritual welfare problems. The piece recalls Franklin D Roosevelt's words, stating that no problem social or economic would resist the fire of a genuine spiritual awakening.

Roosevelt

Holidays Bring Visitors From Across the Midwest and More

A stream of relatives and friends arrive for the holidays from Detroit Ann Arbor Chicago Milwaukee Wakefield Ironwood Des Moines and more while others travel to stay with kin in Wakefield and Ironwood. Several students and servicemen return from college or training to spend Christmas with families and attend local gatherings.

Roy Porter Detroit Thomaston Robert James Gribble Ann Arbor Harry Gribble Walter Gudegast Eagle River

Mary Ann Grambow Featured in This Space Last Week

Mary Ann is the daughter of E. J. Grambow and has a five year old brother in kindergarten. Santa is asking what she wants for Christmas.

Mary Ann E. J. Grambow Mary We Il Santa

Christmas program by local school pupils stars young voices

The church school with 183 pupils and 26 teachers presents a children s program featuring songs by ten to thirteen year olds. Fin nish department soloists and choruses perform selections including It Came Upon a Midnight Clear and Silent Night as parents and friends attend in support.

Auxiliary Christmas Party Held By American Legion Auxiliary

The American Legion Auxiliary held a Christmas party last Thursday with 50 packages sent for the Gifts to the Yanks Who Gave project. Committees were named: Rehabilitation Bertha Campbell, Child Welfare Elizabeth Trudgeon, Music Mary Stevenson, Legislative Ann Kumhis Minnie, Seargeant at Arms Johnson Arthur Following the business session, cards were played with a draw prize to Bertha Elliott and a 500 prize to Mabel Randall, The Selsemeyer, Mary Delmet, and Miss Mary Helen Novak.

American Legion Auxiliary Bertha Campbell Elizabeth Trudgeon Mary Stevenson Ann Kumhis Minnie Johnson Arthur Bertha Elliott Mabel Randall Selsemeyer Mary Delmet Mary Helen Novak

Narvanen Couple Weekend Guests in Duluth Home

Mr and Mrs Arnold Narvanen of Duluth were weekend guests at the home of Mr and Mrs Laine Ranta, according to local social notes. The visit highlighted friendly ties within the community and featured hospitality from the Rantas.

Arnold Narvanen Duluth Laine Ranta

Local Guests and Holiday Visits Highlight Winter Weekend

Mr and Mrs Ralph Ranta of Detroit were guests at the Laine Ranta home over the weekend. Miss Virginia Harrel of Mason City Iowa is a guest at the H L Trezise home for the holidays. The Saari family vacation with his parents Mr and Mrs Jacob Saari. Miss Thea Marander, a Gustavus Adolphus College student in St. Paul Minnesota, is mentioned in the social note.

Manuel Sanchez Detroit Andrew Sanchez Rosetti Milwaukee Celeste Beber James Wilson University of Michigan L. G. Wilson Reed Harris Houghton Lake Harris Alex Keskey Robert W. Oatey Baltimore J. H. Oatey Rhoda Joan Maki Victor Lawrence College Appleton Wis Grant Leman E. F. W. Neidhold Joseph Honzik Crandon Elsie Ringsmuth Wakefield Ralph Bereem Nicky Bunky Kenneth Carr Kansas City Art Institute Kansas City Ernest Carr E. Zueck William Desonia Drake University Des Moines Joseph Desonia Jean Fisher Gregg Business College Chicago Walter Fisher Plymouth Joan Tyack Michigan State East Lansing N. Tyack Burnell Lorraine Hanson David Trezise Miami College Oxford Ohio H. L. Trezise Douglas Bre Ralph Ranta Laine Ranta Virginia Harrel Mason City Towa Jacob Saari Thea Marander Gustavus Adolphus College

To Play in Orchestra George Cavender Jr Will Play

George Cavender Jr. will perform with the orchestra, taking a seat among the musicians for the upcoming concert. The program features soloists and ensemble pieces highlighting Cavender's talents in a season-opening event at the city hall auditorium.

George Cavender, Jr

Gogebic Pays 418467 in Sales Taxes in UP Counties

Gogebic County led a group of 15 Upper Peninsula counties in sales tax collections with 692722 total and Gogebic showing 418467. The prior year Gogebic reported 341651.11, while inheritances produced 18794.18 in Gogebic and 23717.77 in Houghton. The report notes 99535 sales tax returns and related figures.

Tiens Upper Peninsula Marquette County Straits Chippewa Dickinson Gogebic Houghton County

Enthusiasts Invited to Join Organization

Enthusiasts are invited to join the organization expanding membership and inviting new participants to support its mission and activities.

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