China lacks charity and neighborly concern, says Father Rushman
A provocative column quotes Father Rushman criticizing Chinese society for lacking charity, public spirit, and Christian values while praising wheelbarrow laborers and suggesting US missions could foster Christian teaching. It notes his plan to return to China and references his wartime imprisonment. The piece also marks Boy Scout Week and mocks education trends, closing with a flippant football remark.
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Tion
United States
Far East
Rushman
China
Music Clinic Next Monday In Wakefield
A woodwind clinic sponsored by the Upper Michigan Music Educators' association will be held in Wakefield auditorium next Monday. Carl E. Nelson leads assisted by Oreste Michi, both wood-wind specialists. Program includes teaching procedures for clarinet to grade school pupils starting at 9:30 a.m.
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Wakefield
The
Upper Michigan
Music Educators’ Association
Carl E. Nelson
Oreste Michi
Knights of Columbus Mardi Gras Dinner and Dance
The Knights of Columbus council hosts a Mardi Gras program at the Community building this Sunday evening with a 6 15 supper followed by a program dancing and a kangaroo event for attendees.
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Knights of Columbus Council
Ironwood Bakery Reopens Under Randall Family
Clayton Randall and James Randall take over Stenholm Bakery on Suffolk Street in Ironwood. The junior Randall recently completed a bakery fractions course at the Dunwoody Institute.
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Ironwood
Clayton Randall
James Randall
Stenholm
Suffolk Street
Randall
Dunwoody Institute
Bessemer Beats Wakefield to Maintain Conference Lead
Wakefield drops its 11th loss in 12 conference games as Bessemer cruises 2 to 1 2 at halftime and expands the gap. Cudahy scores early for Wakefield while Veda leads Bessemer with four field goals and two free throws. Bessemer converts seven of 13 free throws as Wakefield struggles on the road.
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Wakefield
Bessemer
Cardinals
Cudahy
Speed Boys
Veda
Cardinal
Wakefeld
L’anse
Iron Mountain Veterans Hospital Contracts Total $6 Million
Contracts totaling 6,052,000 were let this week for the new Iron Mountain veterans hospital. The general contract amounts to 5,000,000 with lighting and elevator contracts lifting the total to the largest building contract ever let in the Upper Peninsula. Construction will start early in the spring.
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Veterans’ Hospital
Iron Mountain
Upper Peninsula
Record Cold Spell Briefly Sees Wakefield Winters’ Toll
The average low since Jan 13 fell to 9.8 degrees below zero in Wakefield. A 38 below reading on Feb 4 and 30 above on Feb 1 marked extremes. Winter snowfall reached 67 inches, far above last year. Unofficial readings near a Wakefield mine added discrepancies. A Wakefield Woman's Club meeting urged forest fire prevention in the Upper Peninsula, pledged $5 to the March of Dimes, and featured a Valentine dessert-bridge with prizes.
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Wakefield
Nels Simonson
Aew
Wake
Wakefield Woman's Club
Memorial Building
Upper Peninsula
Sigler
Michigan
Joseph P. Cloon
Louis Mezzano
A. L. Stannard
D. Dimitroff
Hill
J. Bertie
Claude Cowling
S. Tyack
W. Moyle
A. Morriam
H. T .Haller
K. Grant
James Gilbert
Michigan State Coaches to Speak at Local Athletic Banquet
Coach Clarence Biggie Munn head football coach and assistant Forest Eversheski of Michigan State will speak at the annual athletic banquet for Bessemer and Wakefield athletes. The event, sponsored by the Elks Lodge, will be held February 25 at the Community building.
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Michigan State
Clarence “Biggie” Munn
Forest Eversheski
Michigan University
Bessemer
Wakefeld
Elks Lodge
Wakefield
County Board Proceedings and Legion Party Notice
The January meeting of the county board of supervisors is published in this issue. Also included is the land and lease report concerning the county airport. The American Legion hosts a winter party next Tuesday February 10 at the Legion rooms and invites the public to attend.
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County Board of Supervisors
Sameaa
Legion
American Legion
Legion Rooms
Week Feb 8 15 Sunday Schedule Prompt
The fragment lists weekly timetable items with two service times, 9 45 Sunday School and 11 00 Sunday service, but lacks further details or context about location or session content.
Personal notices list visitors and local engagements
Anton Olson visited Iron River and Escanaba last weekend. Donna Moran studies at Villa Scholastica Duluth and is spending vacation with her parents. Mrs William Jacobson pursues a master's in music at Michigan State College East Lansing. James Wilson studies at the Uni with parents. Senator J P Cloon returns from Lansing for state legislative work. Patty Bedell becomes secretary at Northern State Teachers College. John Marczak and Mike Bukowski visit Glasgow Montana and local homes. Rev T Drengacz returns from state police posts inspection. Chamber of Commerce directors election Feb 19 with ten nominees. Club annual meeting March 2 with arrangements led by Harold Giansante, Dimiter Dimitroff and Steve Boho. Roddis Lumber buys half interest in Humboldt plywood operation.
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Donna Moran
Villa Scholastica
Duluth
A. J. Moran
William Jacobson
Michigan State College
East Lansing
James Wilson
Uniparents
L. G. Wilson
J. P. Cloon
Lansing
Patty Bedell
Roy Bedell
Northern State Teachers’ College
John Marczak
Mike Bukowski
Glasgow
Montana
Joe Sawaski
John Golembeski
James Niezgucki
T . Drengacz
Upper Peninsula
C. W. Robertson
Chamber of Commerce
Community notices and business openings in Wakefield and Rochester
In Rochester Minnesota Mr and Mrs Maruitz Bye visit Mayo Clinic for examinations while R F Cloon sees his brother William G Cloon recovering after spinal surgery. Immanuel Church lists services and activities from Feb 8 to Feb 11. In Wakefield Kilponen Hardware Co opens a new store in Delmet building with fixtures and merchandise. coffee and doughnuts offered. Ben Desonia at Standard Service Station advertises an oil heater Chief and 300 gallons of fuel oil for sale. $80 for both.
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Rochester
Minn
Maruitz Bye
Mr. Bye
Mayo Clinic
R. F. Cloon
William G. Cloon
the Kilponen Hardware Co
Ironwood
Wakefield
Delmet
Axel Kilponen
Ben Desonia
Standard
Putnam
Sunday Lake Streets
University Band Concert Set For April 8 at Local Venue
The University Band will perform April 8 here to aid club organization and report at a Feb 24 meeting. Attendees include Wal fred Mattson, Mrs. Nels Kuivinen, Raymond Walstrom, Lilburn Smith, George Westlund, and Earl Gates. Proceeds fund uniforms music and instruments.
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Walfred Mattson
Nels Kuivinen
Raymond Walstrom
Lilburn Smith
George Westlund
Earl Gates
J. W. Thomas
Scout Evening At Club With Troop Leaders
On February 19 the club hosts its Boy Scout troop and leaders. The Scouts will oversee the program, guiding activities and coordinating the event.
Honored At Shower With Niemi and Wyncash Names
Mrs. Niemi and Mrs. Sally Wyncash are honored at a shower. Attendees include Mrs. Steve Zorich and Mrs. Paul Vidakovich. In a separate card game, Mrs. Ray Sibley and Mrs. Vern are noted.
Attending Meetings With Chicago Fashion Merchants
Mr and Mrs August Tiberi and Mrs Isabelle Anderson attended a conference of ready to wear merchants in Chicago this week to purchase new stock for the Sydella store. Floyd Aldridge Howard Anderson G R Connor and I L Voyer are among Wakefield men at Webber's Resort Lake Gogebic.
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August Tiberi
Isabelle Anderson
Chicago
Sydella
Floyd Aldridge
Howard Anderson
G. R. Connor
I. L. Voyer
Wakefield
Webber's Resort
Lake Gogebic
Sam Lahti Dies at 52
Sam Lahti, age 52, died at Wake hospital after a brief illness. Memorial arrangements were incomplete but a service is expected in his hometown with local relatives attending. He was known in the community for his longtime work with area charities and youth programs.
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Sam Lahti
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Harold Giansante
Dimiter Dimitroff
Steve Boho
Plywood Co
Roddis Lumber & Veneer Co
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Marathon
This County
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