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Newspaper
The Wakefield News
Location
Wakefield, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Jun 01, 1972
Page
1
A mixed column recounts rain and frost threats affecting Memorial Day observances, then details Wakefield Township High School commencement for 70 graduates. Dean Roland S. Strolle spoke, diplomas were awarded, and the class colors, flower, and motto noted with a long list of graduates.
A new American flag and accessories plus a Christian flag staff were dedicated during worship. Mrs. Carl Kleimoln read The Flag and the Cross. Flags were donated in memory of Larry Carr, Henry Carr, Elmer Carr, and the late Arthur Koski.
Bernard J. Morrison son of Frances Morrison of 716 Pierce Street Wakefield received the rank of master sergeant in recent ceremonies at Fort Ritchie Maryland Morrison has served as non commissioned officer in charge of the Post Maintenance Branch of Telecommunications at Fort Ritchie since arriving in October 1969 He entered the Army in 1947 after graduating from Wakefield High School Morrison and his wife Bertha live on post with their sons Keary 11 and Sulo 9.
A string of Memorial Day visits unfolds across Wakefield and nearby towns. (Names) Mr and Mrs Steve Hill travel from Waukegan. families including the Urban, Makela, Bridgeman, Nelson, Yon, Popovich, Johnson, Korpi, and Lusa clans are noted. Immanuel Lutheran adds schedule shifts and a Fiftieth Anniversary planning meeting.
Northern Michigan University will confer degrees on 798 graduates at its 72nd annual commencement on Sunday June 4 at 2 p m in the Hedgecock Fieldhouse. The class includes 74 master's candidates and 724 bachelor’s candidates from 13 states and one foreign country. Notable graduates listed include Gene Ament Paulette Anderson Brian Newman Karen Niemela Jerry Wuorinen Mark Kersten Debby Dahl Judith McKenzie and Richard McKenzie from Wakefield Watersmeet and Marenisco.
Earl Snell 71 of Rt. 1 Wakefield Township died Monday at the Veterans Hospital Iron Mountain after a four day stay. Born September 1 1900 in Sandusky he served in World War I in Europe and worked in a Flint foundry. He married Pearl Russell Shirkey September 24 1954 in Flint. They moved to Wakefield in 1966. Survived by wife five stepdaughters two stepsons 28 step grandchildren three brothers and one sister. Funeral Friday at 2 pm Lakeside Memorial Chapel with Rev J Harold Wallis officiating. Interment Lakeside Cemetery.
Worship services will be held at First Lutheran Church on Saturday at 7 p m. The summer schedule begins next Sunday with English services at 9 a m. and Finnish services at 10 30 a m with a coffee hour between. No Sunday School during the summer. John Lepisto celebrated his 88th birthday with a Sunday party at home with relatives, friends, cards, gifts, and a tiered cake hosted by Mrs. Lepisto.
Six new members were received into Immanuel Lutheran by confirmation on Sunday. The confirmands named Joe Raymond Nancy Morrison Jerry Doney Mary Pikka Lori Goodreau and Denise Beckman were honored with corsages and boutonniers. Rev. Wallace Leno led the service.
Mrs Peter Salo was the honored guest at her 75th birthday on Thursday May 25 at the home of Mr and Mrs John Delmet. A floral arrangement from her grandchildren and many cards and gifts were given as guests, including Mrs Margaret Bordano and Mrs James Daniels, among others.
Wakefield Public Library announces summer hours effective Monday June 5. Hours are Monday Wednesday and Friday 2:00 to 5:00 PM and 6:30 to 8:00 PM. Tuesday 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM and 2:00 to 5:00 PM. Thursday 1:00 to 5:00 PM.
Robert Byrns, captain of the Michigan Marine Patrol at Lake Gogebic, has long served as park custodian and deputy sheriff, earning instructor certifications in boating safety and civil defense. He aided a local rescue where oxygen equipment and prompt response helped a patient, earning praise from a Wisconsin resident for swift, reliable service.
Wakefield High School graduates and Immanuel Lutheran Church members were honored at a Sunday honors service and dinner. John Geroux, Nancy Morrison, Debbie Delich, Virginia Milner, Bill Elliott, Maynard Morrison, and Jean DelFavero were seated at a separate table with pink and white carnations and a miniature boy and girl graduate. John Geroux, class president, thanked sponsors as each student received a flower.
Eileen Ruth Carlson of Negaunee and former Wakefield is named among graduates at Valparaiso University’s 98th commencement on Sunday May 21. The Lutheran related institution in Valparaiso Indiana hosts about 4000 students across six colleges including Arts and Sciences Engineering Business Nursing Christ College and the School of Law. Miss Carlson is the daughter of Mr and Mrs Orlo Carlson of Negaunee formerly Wakefield.
At the May 17 awards in the Ironwood Armory Gogebic Community College presented numerous scholarships to students. Henry J. Pretti director of financial aids announced university scholarships for Wakefield students attending Northern Michigan University including Emilie Karling Kathy Orlich Kenneth Petty Diane Pretti Mary Ann Rolando and Michael Schweig.
Word reached here of the death of Mrs Joseph Olejniczak of Milwaukee on Sunday. She had been living with her daughter Mrs Ed Pyborski. Funeral services were held Wednesday in Milwaukee. She was mother of Bernard Olejniczak of Wakefield.
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