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Newspaper
The Wakefield News
Location
Wakefield, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Jun 06, 1952
Page
4
The speech highlights William Verch Salutatorian and Jane Tyack Valedictorian as graduates reflect on success and gratitude. It thanks parents teachers and friends for foundational education and guidance enabling the ceremony.
Entries span 1927 to 1947 noting valedictorians Ernest Skytta Julius Gouza alums and local gains. Purchases include the Perry House torn down for Northwestern station area. Wakefield mine operations resumed 1932 with 30 men amid sapling gifts from Wakefield Va. Road projects, bridges, and college degrees are listed with local dignitaries and community figures.
Miss Marjorie Ann Johnson daughter of Mr and Mrs Henry Johnson Wakefield marries S Sgt Albert Jordan son of Jabez Jordan Glen Burnie Md ceremony held at 9 am Saturday May 31 at Wesley Methodist church Highwood Til Rev Robert Alberson officiates. Attendants Mr and Mrs Terry Terracina honeymoon in Wakefield reception for 35 June 1 at Johnson home. Out of town guests include Mr and Mrs David Carli Milwaukee. The couple to reside at 251 High St Highwood Ill.
Dr. Guy Hill of Michigan State College spoke to the 43 members of Wakefield high school's 40th senior class Tuesday evening. Honor students William Verch and Jane Tyack delivered salutatory and valedictory. Final reports were issued Friday morning as the school year ended. Classes resume September 2 after Labor Day. Summer recreation at playgrounds and Eddy Park will be supervised by Roman Yatchak, with Carl E. Nelson supervising three weeks of band instruction starting next week.
The First National bank will open this Friday evening from 5 30 to 8 30 for extended banking. It will resume regular Saturday morning operations.
Regular Wakefield Board of Education meeting discussed a proposal with Trebilcock regarding exchanging portions of School District land west of Halcyon Club for Strough Estate property to enable access for a Harrison Street extension. A special session was set for May 16, 1952 to inspect the land before further review.
Minutes show approval of invoices totaling 2 749 55 and the 13 298 21 payrolls for April. Board heard reports on finances and enrollment, discussed July election for a trustee, NCAC accreditation reaffirmed for Wakefield High, and authorized summer programs and stove replacement negotiations with Westinghouse. Meeting adjourned at 9 20 p m.
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