30 Jan 1975
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Newspaper
The Wakefield News
Location
Wakefield, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Jan 30, 1975
Page
1
Snowbound days fill streets with heavy drifts and warned travel. Hyacinths bloom indoors while a photo friendly landscape contrasts with wintry outdoors, as Wakefield residents hear a history talk by John Haglund detailing the town’s iron ore era, growth and key figures from 1887 to 1920s.
About 40 diners attended the Wednesday senior citizens dinner where dietitian Mrs. Spearing distributed pamphlets on Cheese highlighting types, recipes, and cheese’s protein benefits. The audience learned of ceramic and art classes, extended cookbook contest deadlines, and upcoming films Solo and Nanook of the North.
The Naomi Circle of Wakefield United Methodist Church will gather at Mrs. Walter Bennetts home in Bessemer on February 6 at 2 p.m. Hostess will be Mrs. Jay Tobin and lesson leader will be Mrs. James Gilbert.
The Sixth Annual Mardi Gras of the North takes place Saturday February 15 in Marenisco with a 1 pm parade. Prizes for best entries, clown, snowmobile club travel, decorated business, and snow sculptures. Ball 9 pm to 1 am with the Galaxies. Catholic Altar Society dinners 3 to 6 pm in town hall basement. Public invited to attend and participate.
Maureen A Zielinski has been named Wakefield High School 1974 75 Betty Crocker Family Leader of Tomorrow. She won by seniors in the Dec 3 written knowledge and attitude exam and is eligible for state and national honors. The award from General Mills includes a 1500 scholarship for the state winner, a 500 second place grant, and a 20 volume Britannica reference set for her school. Maureen is the daughter of Mr and Mrs Tony Zielinski.
The senior choir meets today at 6 30 p m and Bible Study at 7 30 p m The Worship with Holy Communion is Saturday at 7 p m Regular services Sunday include Church School Finnish and English Holy Communion at 9 30 a m and 10 45 a m The Junior Luther League hosts a sliding party at Creger Hill at 5 p m with guest invites Youth choir practice Wednesday at 4 p m and confirmation class at 6 30 p m The Men s Brotherhood meets Wednesday at 7 30 p m
Darrel Latva of Kalamazoo recently earned a Bachelor of Science in biology from Western Michigan University. He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Latva, longtime Wakefield residents, with grandmother Mrs. Rachel Vikanen of Lahti Street, Wakefield. The Past Matron Club of Wakefield meets Tuesday February 4 at 7:00 at the home of Mrs. Bruce Cox.
The Wakefield High School honor roll for the 1974-75 second marking period lists GRADE 12 students Kristine Jordan Donald Wakevainen Elizabeth Ahola Pamela Barrette Denise Beckman Gerald Doney James Draxler Karen Everson Mary Ann Karling Paula Koruga Diana Kujala Donna Laessig Beber Lee Maki Barabara Mazes Chiaki Nakayama Mary Pikka Susan Willing Maureen Zielinski GRADE 11 students Dianne Beckman Phyllis Johnson Susan Johnson Mary Junttila Kim Belongie Joyce Cormier Glenna Cox Ben Creger Dianne Cossetto John Grabrick Kathy Grasso Larry Krznarich Diana Lake Ricky Letcher Vicky Ozzello Coleen Parker Jane Radowski Craig Rautiola Eric Saari Elizabeth Schaedig Jane Skolasinski Sally Stempihar James Wasielewski Alden Worachek GRADE 10 Nancy Barrette Ann Daniels Theresa Foster Robert Halberg Adele Jarvinen Jeffrey Parent Gail Rajala Timothy Zuidmulder GRADE 9 Jeffrey Ahonen Leslie Hill Rhonda Mathis Mark Nelson Susan St. Vincent GRADE 8 Anthony Barrette David Beckman Leah Johns Ann Kuusisto Leslie Maki Dianna Mattila Vickie Nurmi Rachelle Radowski Joel Sawaski James Schaefer Julie Tibaldo Jane Zuidmulder GRADE 7 Marie Bachand Marion Bachand Jennifer Brown Cynthia Henderson Brenda Linn Geri Pikka Michael Pretti Susan Rydeski Alan Saari David Zielinski
The annual meeting at Immanuel Lutheran Church presided by Rev. David Spearing reviewed reports from secretary treasurer and auditors. Election filled three year terms for Novak Aautiola Ahola Potter with others elected to two year and a budget and new constitution were unanimously adopted pending synod approval. A fund was set up for education of a church organist. Lunch followed.
Col. George L. Halvers on announced new command officers for the Michigan State Police executive division at East Lansing and for the Romeo and Cheboygan posts. Lt. Peter R. Basolo, 40, advances from Romeo post commander to first lieutenant and assistant commander of the executive division. Basolo, a 1955 recruit, has served at Pontiac Wakefield East Lansing fire marshal emergency services and operations divisions and is a native of Stambaugh.
The church will conduct a Saturday 7 30 p m vesper service at Immanuel Lutheran Church. Sunday services follow with church school at 9 am and worship at 10 30 am. Holy Communion will be offered at both the Saturday night and Sunday morning services.
Mr and Mrs Charles Bertolino of Madison return home after visiting Mrs Bertolino’s mother Mrs Ernest Carr and other relatives. Joyce Carr is her maiden name. Also visiting was Mrs Raymond Maki of Washington, a former classmate, reuniting after 28 years. Grandmother Sonia Keski, formerly Wakefield, welcomes a baby girl born January 19 to Mr and Mrs Robert Kohler of Waukegan. Weekend guests at Rev David Spearing’s home include Miss Jean Low and Miss Eileen Anderson of Minneapolis, Low a classmate of Mrs Spearing.
Calvary Baptist Church of Wakefield will hold a week of special meetings beginning Sunday February 2 at 11 00 am and continuing each evening through Thursday February 6 at 7 00 pm Dr Reginald Matthews field representative of the General Association of Regular Baptist Churches will speak Matthews a Moody Institute graduate has pastored churches in multiple states and abroad and served on mission boards His ministry emphasizes Bible authority and missions The public is invited to attend.
A new 4 H Club organized on Friday Feb 24 at Mrs John Novak s home in Pike Location with Mrs Novak as leader will meet weekly Fridays at 4 pm. Officers are Stuart Novak president Randy Giachino vice president Dale Nurmi secretary Ned Russell Korpi treasurer. Bird study is the first project with bird feeder crafts to be made from bleach bottles. Plans include vegetable gardening hikes and picnics for summer projects.
Ronald A Lalonde Jr a 50 year old resident of Miami died January 20 at the Veterans Hospital Miami Funeral services were held at St Louis Catholic Church Coral Gables The remains were sent to Powers Michigan for burial Surviving are his father Robert A Lalonde Sr of Miami and his sister Mrs Ernest Sharon of Wakefield who attended the services
The Wakefield Women s Club will hold a regular session on Wednesday February 5 at 7 30 p m in city hall club rooms upstairs with Mrs J Harold Wallis as program chairman The guest speaker will be Roy Contratto Ram say president of the retarded association who will present slides and describe the group s work A lunch committee led by Mrs Wayne Kuisto will be in charge A good attendance is urged Daughters of Isabella meet February 3 at 7 30 p m at St Sebastian Church in Bessemer to finalize plans for the Gogebic Association of Retarded Children dinner and expect a strong turnout.
The Wakefield City Council approved a $1,035 bid from Mel Servi of Pickerel for 500 feet of 2.5 inch and 100 feet of 1.5 inch hose with proper couplings. The meeting also named Michael Smolrich to the Planning Commission, approved Veteran Drive for the industrial park access, and W. O. Mackie Rd for Sunday Lake Heights. A $100 donation was set for the Gogebic Range Junior Hockey Club, and Derald Whitley was named maintenance superintendent.
The Wakefield High School Booster Club, led by President James Dean, outlines plans for the annual athletic banquet at Lakeside Veterans Hall on March 10 with a potluck setup. They also announce a pasty sale in April, a forthcoming weight lifting equipment purchase with the Board of Education, and a fundraising effort through Cardinal ball point pens. A membership drive will start soon, with next meeting set for February 10 at 7 p.m. at the high school, aiming to enlist more parent support for Wakefield athletics.
Miss Donna Laessig daughter of Mr and Mrs Donovan Laessig Wakefield was given in marriage to Tim Beber son of Mrs Celeste Beber Wakefield on Saturday January 25 at 1 00 pm at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church with Rev Joseph Kichak officiating. The bridesmaid was Bette Beber and best man Tom Beber. A reception followed at the Laessig home. The bride is a senior at Wakefield High School and the groom a junior at Michigan Tech. Attending included guests from Houghton Iron River Mich Ironwood and Duluth.
The Wakefield Chamber of Commerce will meet on Wednesday February 5 at 6 30 p m at Club 28 for their monthly dinner. Reports will be presented and seasonal plans will be made and all members are urged to attend. Wakefield hosts Baraga Friday.
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