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Newspaper
The Wakefield News
Location
Wakefield, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Jun 05, 1942
Page
1
The article describes a Ford bomber plant east of Detroit near the Michigan Central line, accessible by a special bus system. Visitors wore green tags and observed the massive production facility where planes are assembled with parts made on site. Ford has invested heavily, aiming to produce thousands of aircraft.
Alfred Kalander 64 long time city resident died Wednesday morning after a stroke. Born December 23, 1878, he was born aboard a boat on the North Sea to visiting parents and came to the United States at age 14, settling in Bessemer. He worked as a grocery clerk for K. S. Markstrom, later held local offices, and was employed by the city in later years. He is survived by his wife, son Orrie, three daughters, two sons, a stepdaughter and stepson, siblings, grandchildren, and great grandchildren. Funeral arrangements were incomplete with services likely Saturday afternoon at the Methodist church and burial in Lakeview cemetery.
Five year old Wellece Dest, son of Mr and Mrs W Dent, sustained injuries when he ran into a car driven by P 3 Hertenan near Hansem Brothers garage on Lake Street Thursday morning around 18 oclock. He was taken to the hospital by Mr Hertman for examination and treatment.
Eric R Makinen son of Ephram Makinen Plymouth tion advanced to Aviation Machinist Mate second class at Naval Air Station Pensacola Florida He enlisted July 1940 at Green Bay Wisconsin trained at Great Lakes and Pensacola now building future in Navy training 45 courses available including radio aerography and electricity. David Bullen son of Mr and Mrs Elisha Bullen has landed in Great Britain Pvt Bullen enlisted November 1941 Glenn Frederickson and Carl Frederickson coast artillery men arrived in Honolulu Russell Fuzzy Jacobson arrived in Honolulu from San Francisco attached to an air corps supply unit Major Savino Cavender promoted to major in Panama Canal Zone Arthur Cavender preserved last year expects Notre Dame or Columbia training before Navy enlistment Thomas Cavender graduated University of St Louis plans further Navy training
Twenty five draftees from this city will depart June 14 with the county group for Traverse City for final physical exams before induction into the army. A county total of 182 is set to leave, the largest batch since the draft began here. Names listed include Reino J. Willing Kauno Kahila Arvo J. Neimela Russell P. Osborn Rhinchardé M. Qisor Jece br Hirsimeki John Galinatz Garte FR oebbine Hensy.
The city commission and township discuss better fire protection funding as current compensation for local firemen falls short of state requirements. They consider the township’s own equipment and a joint arrangement, with permits approved for building repairs and Derby area housing. Local health, births, and immunizations are reported along with slated power line work and a sergeant’s marriage. Clarence Gembolis earns Michigan Tech chemical engineering diploma and co captaincy honors.
Chester A. Rydeski was reelected grand knight of Bishop Magner Council Knights of Columbus at the annual meeting in the club rooms Monday night. New officers include James Mezzano Jr as deputy grand knight Louis Mall as chancellor S T Bonino recorder Joseph Gagnon treasurer Dr H T Nezworski advocate Peter Petranek warden John Delmet inside guard Mike Bonnello outside guard Louis Mez zano trustee for a three year term. Appointive officers will be named by Rydeski and announced at the next meeting in the Pharmacy building.
High school graduates in Gogebic and Iron counties Wisconsin may enroll in NYA and State Road for Vocational Education shop courses at the Ironwood War Production and Training Center. The program offers machine shop welding sheet metal electricity and auto mechanics to train youths for war industry work.
Kenneth Duncan and D A Cavan report all employees at Plymouth and Sun day Lake mines have contributed to the USO fund. Mrs Viola Hanson Haug says Wakefield and Ramsay area churches will surpass their quota when mine funds are turned in. Catechetical instruction for St Marys Wakefield and Christ the King Ramsay will continue to June 12 with later closure notice. Connorville workers pledge full payroll deduction for war bonds. I L Voyer notes $500 is deducted biweekly for war savings bonds.
The Wakefield Sons of the Legion Drum and Bugle corps led by Chester A. Rydeski and the Legion Auxiliary Girls Baton corps will take part in the Eleventh district Wisconsin conference parade in Hurley this Saturday and Sunday.
High school seniors and juniors were recognized at the All Honors assembly in the music auditorium for noteworthy contributions across school activities. Names listed include Dougie Tresion Lavaara Weeesons Billy Rikich James Wilson Wojciechowskki Sammon Leonard Johnson Eunice Kraza Wilbur Maki David Trezise Douglas Trezise Potato club Verne Gone sponsor Benton Drier Wilbur Maki Robert.
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