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Newspaper

The Wakefield News

Location

Wakefield, Michigan, United States of America

Date

Dec 27, 1973

Page

4

Divine Infant Hospital News Admits and Discharges

Admission and discharge listings for Divine Infant Hospital cover Wakefield and nearby towns from December 17 to December 23. Names include Ernest Bessie Mauritz Bye Linda Linna Daniel Ahonen and others with medical cases, plus several discharges to Wakefield Bruce Crossing and Bessemer, reflecting ongoing patient moves. A Lutheran Church holiday project decorated 16 miniature Christmas trees and delivered them to shut in members.

Divine Infant Hospital News Ernest Bessie Wakefield Mauritz Bye Anton Shefka Ramsay Richard Valesano Lynn Herman Bessemer Arthur Tabor Daniel Ahonen Wakefield Medical Linda Linna Bruce Crossing Joseph Pete Watersmeet Arthur Federle Medical Michael Olejniczak Mario Bravatto Robert Fleming Henry Fleming Theodore Willett Torronwood Daniel Linna Bruce Daniel Servia Arthur Talbot Ironwood William Brown Andrew Rye Joseph Bielecki Lutheran Church Woman Immanuel Lutheran Church

WHS Drama Club Presents Christmas Reading

Wakefield High School Drama Club staged Henry Van Dyke The Other Wise Man as part of a Christmas program for members and guests. Senior girls sang carols to open. cast included Negri, Radowski, Poulos, Martinson, Cormier, LaMaide, Wienandt, Swanberg. music by Pikke. punch and cookies served in Room 304 afterward. club sponsored byMrs Grace Graves.

WHS Drama Club Wakefield High School Drama Club Henry van Dyke Other Wise Man Michelle Negri Margaret Radowski Sandra Poulos Arlene Martinson Joyce Cormier Cheri LaMaide Sheryl Wienandt Blythe Swanberg Carla Pikke Grace Graves

The Bargain Hunter Woman and Food Prices

A feature argues that women are becoming bargain hunters, reading ads and comparing prices. It notes dairy prices remained stable while other costs rose, and dairy milk stayed a strong bargain amid inflation and wage changes.

End of Year Tax and Social Security Filing Guidance

Officials urge year end tax reports including the 1973 Michigan Homestead Property Tax Credit Form and annual Social Security earnings report. Citizens are advised to file early, bring documents, and contact local offices for details and assistance.

Michigan Lansing Michigan Department of the Treasury Coles Drive Marquette Social Security Administration Social Insurance Social Security

First Michigan Student Chosen for Asia ’74 Project

Jane Skoglund of Kingford, a Michigan State University junior majoring in Communications, becomes the first Michigan student selected for Asia ’74. She will teach English and run recreation programs in the Hong Kong YMCA, travel to Japan and Korea, and fund her trip through personal appeals.

Michigan Asia Jane Skoglund Kingford Upper Peninsula YMCA Japan Korea USA Hong Kong Mis Skoglund Michigan State University World Service Miss Skoglund State Ymca of West Lenawee Street Lansing Aria Fund Dickinson- Iron Community Action Agency

NMU hosts Triple A Scholarship program in 1973

Over 100 Upper Peninsula high school students met at Northern Michigan University to participate in the 1973 Academic Achievements Awards program. Laura Maki of Wakefield High School attended as the event highlighted future financial aid to scholars at Northern. The top two in the Triple A program will earn Edgar L. Harden Scholarships.

Upper Peninsula Northern Michigan University Laura Maki Wakefield High School Northern Edgar L. Harden

Scholarship Commitment At University For Four Years

A scholarship providing $1 500 annually for four years is awarded for study at the university. The grant supports tuition and related expenses for the recipient to pursue higher education.

Harvard coin heist at Fogg Art Museum steals ancient treasures

Bruce K. Cox reports a theft of over 5600 ancient Greek and Roman gold and silver coins from Harvard University Fogg Art Museum on December 23. The exhibit included a 1654 200 Mohur gold coin, the largest ever minted, over five inches wide. A cast exists in the British Museum.

Bruce K. Cox Harvard University Fogg Art Museum British Museum

Brother Die at Ironwood

Jack Trevarthen 80 of Ironwood died Friday of an apparent heart attack. Survived by one son one daughter four brothers including Roy of Wakefield and Alvin of Thomaston and one sister. Funeral service Monday at Frick Zielinski Funeral Home Bessemer with Rev. Kenneth E Farb officiating. Burial in Hillcrest Cemetery.

Ironwood Jack Trevarthen Roy Wakefield Alvin Thomaston Frick-Zielinski Bessemer Kenneth E. Farb Hillcrest Cemetery

Chamber of Commerce to Meet January Second

A regular dinner meeting of the Chamber of Commerce is scheduled for Wednesday January 2 at 6 30 p m in the American Legion Hall. The group will discuss winter activities including the ice and snow sculpturing contest and the queen contest. A good attendance is urged.

Chamber of Commerce American Legion Hall

For Sale and Wanted Items Catalog

FOR SALE Reduce safe and fast with GoBese Tablets and E-Vap water pills Baynes Pharmacy Jan 10 CARPENTER REMODELING WORK ALL KINDS Tom Jordan Phone 229-5914 WANTED TO BUY Old Wood Cook Stove Good condition Call Wakefield 229-5333 FOR SALE Back issues of American Rifleman magazine 1941 1970 most years complete new condition Inquire at News office 1-10

Baynes Pharmacy Tom Jordan Wakefield American Rifleman Magazine

Immanuel Lutheran Services Regular Worship Sunday 10 30 A M

A short church notice states worship at Immanuel Lutheran Church on Sunday at 10 30 A M. No confirmation classes Monday or children’s choir rehearsal Tuesday. The piece includes jokes about praise aiding hearing and editor feuds ending with a revenge obituary in a notice-like tone.

Immanuel Lutheran Immanuel Lutheran Church

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