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The Wakefield News

Location

Wakefield, Michigan, United States of America

Date

Jun 04, 1964

Page

3

Local netmen repeat as Class CD champions at Crystal Falls

Eugene Maki led the Wakefield Cardinals to the Class CD tennis title at Crystal Falls, scoring 11 percent of the points to win the doubles crown Koski Maki and Salmi Smith beat two teammate pairs to clinch the doubles title. In singles Bob Jurkevich reached the final but lost to Alpha’s Bernard Alexa 6 1 6 1. Alexa also defeated Jurkevich 6 1 6 1 for the singles crown. The Cardinals posted a 9 3 1 season mark, with losses to Stambaugh Ashland Crystal Falls.

Eugene Maki Crystal Falls Alpha Wakefield Koski-Maki Salmi- Smith Bob Jurkovich Cardinal Bernie Alexa Jurkovich Tim Stankewicz Greg Leonardi Salmi-Smith Cardinals John Valesano Bill Lehotsky Randy Bjork Earl Lepisto Stambaugh Ashland Iron Mountain Menominee Ironwood Marquette John Valesan Roger Koski Jerry Maki Mike Casanova Mark Simeoni Angelo Diqui Dave Campana Ron Lepisto Stan Bjork Terry Salmi Jim Smith Bill Kallio Greg Waligursky Dick Horner Bill Stream Diqui-Campana R. Lepisto-S. Bjork Ron Albiero Leonardi Alexa Firestrom Alexa Drabbed Jurkovich

Five immortal composers honored on Austrian gold and silver coins

Austrian treasury issues commemorative coins for Strauss Mozart Beethoven Wagner and Verdi in 22 g gold and 16 g silver. Gold coins priced at 50 dollars each, silver at 10 dollars. Send cash check or money order to VERLAND-QUELLE Vienna to order, with postage prepaid and prompt delivery. No CODs.

Strauss Mozart Beethoven Wagner Verdi Vienna Stammersdorferstrasse Austria

Cub Scout Graduation Ends Dens Skits and Ceremonies

Ten boys complete Cub Scout work and become eligible for Boy Scouts this fall. Dennis Anderson and nine others received diplomas. each was given a Boy Scout knife by Mrs. Wilta. Dens performed skits, and the program closed with Good Night Cub Scout. Lunch followed in the cafeteria with 11th grade mothers coordinating the buffet.

Reuben Maki August Tiberi Casper Draxler PTA Council Matt Rintamaki PTA Willa John Graves Ruth Potter Draxler Richard Brown Eugene Mattila Mattila Graces Graves Lida Rose Sandra Lee Graves Jill Wasielewski Helene Sears Are John Ahonen Paul Boleau James Empy, Jr John Geroux Michael Finco Richard Harry Robert Sievert Gary Zazeski LaMaide Dennis Anderson Dennis LaMaide John Grasso Mark Wilta Chester Dillon II Michelas Nelson Robert Trowne Roderick Newman Richard Wienandt Mark Daniels

Governor Romney to Lead Upper Peninsula Economic Opportunity Conference

Governor Romney calls a two day Conference on Economic Opportunity at Northern Michigan University in Marquette for June 17 and 18. Leaders from business industry agriculture education and government in the Upper Peninsula and nearby areas will discuss mining manufacturing tourism services wood resources and farming with sections to focus on specific areas and a luncheon summary of conclusions and recommendations.

Upper Peninsula Gov. Romney Northern Michigan University Marquette Upper

Forest Fires in Upper Peninsula Week Totals May 30 1964

Forest fires in the Upper Peninsula state protection area totaled 16 during the week ending May 30 1964 burning 26.3 acres. Baraga Gogebic Houghton Keweenaw Ontonagon counties reported two fires burning 8 acres. Crystal Falls district logged six fires 5 acres and 120 fires have burned 634.9 acres to date. Escanaba district reported seven fires 20.2 acres, with 45 fires totaling 138.7 acres to date. One additional fire was reported.

Upper Peninsula John A. Anquilm Department of Conservation Marquette Baraga Gogebic Houghton Keweenaw Ontonagon Crystal Falls Iron Dickinson Menominee Escanaba Delta West Alger

Fires scorch UP lands amid rapid burn toll in 3 counties

The Newberry Field Office reports 21 fires burning 96.9 acres across Luce Mackinac Schoolcraft Chippewa and the east half of Alger Counties this season. In total 208 fires have burned 915.1 acres in the Upper Peninsula to date, compared with 238 fires and 1,284.7 acres by this time last year.

Ing Newberry Luce Mackinac Schoolcraft Chippewa Alger Upper Peninsula

Relm Foundation Grants $10,400 to Suomi College

Suomi College announces a $10,400 grant from Relm Foundation, to be paid over two years for faculty salary improvements and hiring of full-time faculty. President Ralph Jalkanen says the funding boosts confidence amid groundbreaking ceremonies for the college's first new building in 25 years.

Relm Foundation Suomi College Ralph Jalkanen Ann Arboor Richard Ware Jalkanen College Hich Tide

Suomi College Seeks Private Support in Upper Peninsula

A growing group of individuals, businesses and foundations increasingly invest in Suomi as the sole private venture in higher education within the Upper Peninsula, reflecting broad community backing and a commitment to continued campus vitality.

Suomi Upper Peninsula

Colorful Stamp Offer From Austrian Seller

A seller advertises 300 varied Austrian stamps with many commemoratives for three dollars. Buyers urged to send cash check or money order to Klein Steyr Hamnerstrasse 4 Austria. Delivery promised promptly.

Klein, Steyr Hamnerstrasse Austria

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