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Newspaper
The Wakefield News
Location
Wakefield, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Jun 05, 1975
Page
1
An editorial urges timely filing of nominating petitions by June 17 for Wakefield City Council seats. It warns of apathy and the risk of influence by self serving or Mafia style groups, and stresses citizen responsibility, proper delegation of authority, and respect for national symbols during Memorial Day observances.
Donors are sought for clinics in Gogebic and Iron counties organized by the Gogebic Iron County Blood Program affiliated with the American Red Cross. The plan aims to collect 600 pints in 1975 to support Grand View Hospital and Divine Infant Hospital with blood at no charge to recipients in the two counties.
Melvin Rajala a 1973 Gogebic Community College graduate and son of Mr and Mrs Arne Rajala Wakefield earned magna cum laude at Northern Michigan University on May 10 with a Bachelor of Science in Secondary Education major in Industrial Education He is married to Jayne Barbara daughter of Mr and Mrs Peter Barbara of Wakefield The couple resides in Marquette.
The Wakefield Public Library summer hours begin June 9 1975 with a weekly schedule: Mondays Wednesdays and Fridays 2 00 to 5 00 p m and 6 30 to 8 00 p m Tuesdays 10 00 to 12 Noon and 2 00 to 5 00 p m Thursdays 1 00 to 5 00 p m. Scholarships Send Local Women to MSU s College Week Mrs Patrick Pete Watersmeet Mrs Stephen Thomas and Mrs William Jobe Ironwood and Mrs Tom Erickson White Pine will attend Michigan State University College Week for Women on scholarships.
Wakefield resident Mary Lou Niskanen has been inducted into GNOSIS at Lake Superior State College. The upperclass honor society selects students for scholarship leadership and service to campus and community. She is the daughter of Mr and Mrs Eino Niskanen and a 1972 graduate of Wakefield High School.
A correction corrects the Marenisco annual school election slate set for June 9 listing four candidates for four year terms Derald M Whitley Raymond L Miller Roy Poiter and Richard J McKenzie and one candidate Leo W Arnestad for a three year term with terms as stated.
Barbara Jean Quandt and Roy Charles Hocking wed at 4 p.m. at Christ the King Lutheran Church in Dela field Wisconsin on May 2 with Rev. N Paul Vogen officiating. The bride is the daughter of Mr and Mrs Howard Quandt Pewaukee and Mrs Lena Hocking Wakefield. The couple hosted 250 guests at Lakeside Country Club Pewaukee and honeymooned in Illinois and Missouri before settling in Milwaukee. Barbara attended Arrowhead High School Hartland and works at Automatic Welding Waukesha, while Roy is a Wakefield High School graduate employed at Genius Supply Co. Milwaukee.
The Josephson's Nursing Home operators in Gogebic County seek state approval for a 1.1885 million expansion and renovation project at 634 East Ayer Street Ironwood adding 60 beds to reach a total 113. The plan includes remodeling to meet current standards with a projected completion in June 1976.
The final season meeting for Immanuel Lutheran Church Guilds occurs next week with Bible study on God Lives Up to His Prophet's Name from Isaiah. Ruth Guild hosts a 2 p.m. pot luck Monday June 9 at 2023 Pierce Street. Esther and Rachel Guilds meet at member homes with planned meals. transportation departs church at 5:30 p.m. September resumes planned.
About 60 seniors attended the Wakefield Motor Lodge dinner with pasties corn cake coffee and milk. John Lepisto aged 91 received a birthday serenade as Mrs. Edwin Johnson noted seed garden delays and fall work plans for local gardeners. The event also promoted the Art in Action Show in Bessemer and a talk by historian Mrs. David Spearing on food and heart health with a Q&A.
The Veterans of Foreign Wars Auxiliary will hold a regular session on Wednesday June 11 at 7 30 p m at Lakeshore Veterans Hall. Officers will be installed and members are urged to attend for priority business and important updates.
Admissions list for Divine Infant Hospital includes May 27 to June 1 entries: Dale Torkko and wife Wakefield welcome a daughter. May 29 Arthur Talbot Ironwood medical. May 30 Rudolph Krznarich Wakefield a son with multiple Wakefield medical entries. June 1 Joseph DeMeio Hurley medical. Discharges through June 1 include Arvid Johnson Ironwood. Cecile Borseth Bergland Paul Krebsbach Bessemer. Theresa Grandelis Hurley. James Novascone Wakefield Virginia Gheller Bessemer Dale Torkko and baby Wakefield Milford Londo Wakefield. Paul Kaiser Bruce Crossing.
Attention Marenisco Senior Citizens. If you did not file for the 1974 property and sales tax credit, please check with the Supervisor's Office at the town hall or call for guidance.
William and John Jacobson of Ann Arbor Mich return home after a 10 day visit with grandparents William Jacobson Sr Hancock Street. John fished while William bird watched and joined northern woods field trips. They helped grandmother celebrate her May 19 birthday. John will teach French horn at Interlochen Mich Music Camp this summer.
The Adah and Naomi Circles of the United Methodist Church held their final meeting before summer recess with a luncheon at the Konteka Restaurant in White Pine on May 29. Eighteen members attended followed by a social hour. Regular meetings resume in September. Guests included Mrs. C. A. Jacobson Mrs. Gordon Walton of Chicago and Mrs. David Stewart recently returned from St. Petersburg Florida.
Bible study at First Lutheran Church Thursday at 7 30 p m. English worship with Holy Communion Saturday at 7 p m. English service Sunday at 9 a m. Finnish service Sunday at 10 30 a m. Coffee fellowship between services.
Arlene N. Martinson of Wakefield has been inducted into Alpha Lambda at Lake Superior State College. To qualify a student must maintain a 3.50 GPA or higher. Miss Martinson is the daughter of Mr and Mrs Walfred E Martinson and a 1974 graduate of Wakefield Township High School.
Mrs. Thomas Richter, County Crusade Chairman, urges continued donations to the Cancer Drive. The American Cancer Society funds research, patient services, and education. Michigan deaths last year reached about 74,500. The local ACS supports information services, equipment loans, transport, and medical aid. goal set at $6000 with community help.
Kay Sibley was re-elected president of the American Legion Auxiliary at the May 28 meeting in the Legion Hall. Officers named include Delores Cappo first vice president Joan Sibley second vice president Ruth Kujala secretary Jean Sawaski treasurer Margaret Johnson chaplain Freda Kanto historian Audrey Marten sergeant at arms. The board features Felicia Carr Shirley Urbanski and Verna Urbanski. Installation set for June and June 21 dinner by auxiliary members.
Mr and Mrs John Geroux and children John III Joan and Louis visited Park Falls Sunday to see their son in law and daughter Mr and Mrs John Schultz. Joan remained in Park Falls for a week and was honored at a birthday party Sunday at the Schultz home with gifts cake flowers balloons and favors. Hostesses were Mrs Geroux and Mrs Schultz. Marie Schultz also attended.
Mr and Mrs John Valesano of White Pine announce the birth of a son, Jeffrey John, on May 28. Proud grandparents are Mr and Mrs Peter Tarnaski of Wakefield and Mr and Mrs Dominic Valesano of Wakefield.
The Wakefield Fourth of July Committee met at Cleon Motor Garage with 14 members from VFW, American Legion and Chamber of Commerce. Parade at 1 p.m. includes children and general divisions, races, horse shoe contest, softball tourney, street dancing. fireworks and Venetian parade possible. Donations sought via canisters. five local teams enter two game elimination baseball tourney. prize money set. volunteers sought for judging. checks payable to Fourth of July Committee.
Gogebic Community College offers six week summer courses beginning June 16 chosen from student needs. Offerings include 35mm Photography with Miles Beach, Antiques taught by Bob Peterson at Antiques Unlimited in Bessemer, Taxidermy with Ed Armata, Auto Service with W Coleman, and Small Engine Repair with Paul Hagstrom.
Arlene Martinson daughter of Mr and Mrs Walfried Martinson of Wakefield received a scholastic achievement award at Lake Superior State College ceremonies. The award recognizes students with at least a 3.50 GPA on a 4.00 scale.
A meeting for volunteers to join Fourth of July activities is set for June 5 at 8:00 PM at the Marenisco Legion. Organizers invite any interested residents to participate in the event planning and preparations.
The superintendent's office on the second floor of the Wakefield high school building at 715 Putnam Street will be open Saturday June 7 1975 from 9 00 a m to 12 noon to apply for Absent Voter Ballots.
Carla Ardith Jasberg and David Frederic Clements united in marriage at First Plymouth Congregational Church Denver with Rev. Stuart Haskins officiating in a double ring ceremony. Bride given in marriage by her brother, parents named Jasberg and Clem ents. Newleyweds plan to reside in Jasberg's area after a Sanibel honeymoon. the Jasbergs are from Wakefield and Denn is Fersons of Palatine Ill welcomed a son David Jeffery born May 25. Mrs. Ferson is the former Donna Willis.
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