Personal Notices Highlight Wakefield Area Family Events
Wakefield residents share news of reunions graduations moves and travels. Cheryl Brown joins her parents after a government post at Fort Sam Houston while Mrs Barbara Blodgett visits family in Park Falls and Gaylord. Eric Carlson earns Magna Cum Laude at NMU. multiple relatives attend college ceremonies and return from trips across Michigan and Arizona.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Brown
Henderson
Texas
Brown
Miss Cheryl Brown
Fort Sheridan, Ill
Miss Brown
Fort Sam Houston
Barbara Blodgett
Park Falls
Wis
Ray Monti
Teri
Wakefield High School Honor Roll List for 1971 72
The Wakefield Township High School honor roll for the fourth marking period of the 1971 72 year lists Grades 12 11 10 9 8 and 7 students with A grades including numerous names such as Timothy Beber Barbara Belangie Bette Berga Mary Beth Bonello Debra Delich and more. A closing adette states a woman will spend 50 for boots 75 for a suit and 200 for a maxi coat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wakefield Township
Timothy Beber
Barbara Belangie
Bette Berga
Mary Beth Bonello
Debra Delich
William Elliott
Juliann Franck
John Geroux
Reed Grimes
Sheryl Halberg
Ronald Hemmng
Mary Kaye Jarvi
Kristne Junttila
Lynette Martin
Mary Lou Niskanen
William Olson
Elaine Perry
Jeanne Prett
Barbara Trolla
Michael Drier
Michael Jarvinen
Gerald Johnson
Mary Ann Makela
Carol Menghini
Robert Sievert
Michele Stempihar
Susan Tarnaski
William Cregar
Mark Johns
Timothy Makela
Laura Maki
Arlene Martinson
Julianne Mattson
Richard Miskovich
Michelle Negri
Carla
Nancy Barrette
Debra Berno
Matt Charlevoix
Theresa Foster
Joel Franck
Dale Hakamaki
Patricia Kirchner
Thomas Priebe
Gail Rajala
Timothy Zuidmulder
Glen Hamilton Dahlbecke Receives Doctor Degree in Physics
Glen Hamilton Dahlbecke son of Mr and Mrs Toivo Dahlbecke of Waukegan Illinois received his Doctor of Philosophy Degree in Physics at Washington DC recently He and his wife and son then moved to Livermore California where he will work at Lawrence Radiation Laboratory a branch of the University of California Four years ago he earned a Bachelor of Arts from the University of Illinois at Urbana In 1970 he studied Space Radiation in Australia
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glen Hamilton Dahlbecke
Toivo Dahlbecke
Waukegan
Ill
Waino Korpela
Loretta Hamilton
Wakefield
Washington, D.C
Livvrmore
Cal
Lawrence Radiation Laboratory
University of California
University of Illinois At
Urbana
Australia
Organizational Meeting of Scout Leaders Slated June 21
A June 21 7 p.m. gathering in the high school cafeteria will organize Brownie and Junior Girl Scout groups for the fall. About 42 girls and adults attended the first meeting led by Mrs. Gary Seppa and Ironwood area chairwomen to discuss troop setup goals and leadership roles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gary Seppa
Wakefield
William Lumakka
Harry Doud
Ironwood Girl Scouts
Brownie
Seppa
Wanda Kingsmuth
Patricia Bachand
Barbara Blank
Divine Infant Hospital admissions and discharges log
Admission entries across May 30 to June 4 record patients from Wakefield Bessemer Marenisco and surrounding areas with diagnoses including medical and surgical cases. Notable names include Doris Mattila, Toivo Toijala, Steve Dobinski, Timothy Jacobs, Daniel Linna, Seraphine Fiori, Michael Gedda, Lawrence Sherbino, Eliza Western, Earl Charles and others. Discharges span May 30 to June 3, listing several Wakefield and surrounding town residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Doris Mattila
Bessemer
Toivo Toijala
Wakefield
Steve Dobinski
Timothy Jacobs
Eee
Daniel Linna
Bruce Crossng
Seraphine Fiori
Michael Gedda
Lawrence Sherbino
Eliza Western
Bergland
Earl Charles
Marenisco
Rita Anderson
Dana Jagutis
Marquette
Sandra Kahila
Surgcoal
Anna Rye
Ironwood
Sheila Scott
Watersmeet
Charles Helms
George Khremposki
Michele Minier
Mark Niemi
Livonia
Mich
Marguerite Pillsbury
Richard Nyman
Ramsay
Laura Voss
Hurley
William Lane
Ralph Thrift
Anna Schafer
John Sendek
Largo
Florida
Wakefield and family in Bruce Crossing and Bessemer notices
Readable fragments list Wakefield Mrs Daniel Linna and daughter at Bruce Crossing. June 4 entries include Mrs Carl Newhouse of Bessemer, Mr Seraphine Fiori in Bessemer, and Andrew Dale of Ironwood.
Wakefield Woman's Club Begins Beautifying City
The Wakefield Woman's Club started a summer beautification project in Wakefield. Under co chairmen Mrs. Robert Maniere and Mrs. Bernard Olejniczak, four flower beds will be planted at the high school, then at city hall and other civic sites. Wood for planters came from Connor Lumber and Land Co, plants were donated by Green Thumb Nursery, with further purchases planned. Planting at the school begins Monday at 9 30 if weather permits, otherwise Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wakefield Woman's Club
City of
Wakefield
Robert Maniere
Bernard Olejniczak
Connor Lumber and Land Company
Green Thumb Nursery
Olejniczak
Michigan Tech U Commencement: 615 Degrees at Jun 17
Michigan Technological University will award 615 degrees at spring commencement exercises at 2 pm June 17 in the new Student Ice Arena. Speaker is Dr. Daniel P. Moynihan, educator and presidential adviser. Degree candidates include Gary F. Kumpula of Wakefield, Randall R. Coleman of Ramsay, and Joseph P. Rocco of Ramsay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michigan Technological University
Daniel P. Moynihan
Michigan
Upper Penisula
Gary F. Kumpula
Alvin Kumpula
Plymouth
Wakefield
Randall R. Coleman
Gunnard R. Coleman
Ramsay
Joseph P. Rocco
B.S
Jean Geroux Celebrates Seventh Birthday Saturday
Jean Geroux marked her seventh birthday with a Saturday party at her parents home on Castile Road from 2 to 4 p.m. Games and prizes filled the afternoon as guests awarded cards gifts and money. A tiered cake decorated with a Happy Birthday motif capped the celebration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jean Geroux
John Geroux
Castile Road
Joan
Lunch Seating List From Hostess Mrs Geroux Event
A luncheon table featured guests including Debbie Jurma Robin Sampson Jack Lumakka Richard Wanink Jimmie Pikka Jim Greg Williams Mary Beth Kuusisto Forchette Marty Forchette Kim Olson Cindy Garz Judy Nurmi Ricky Schaller Amanda Amore Joan's brother Lou and her grandfather Edward Geroux Mrs Geroux hosted assisted by her daughter Jill and her son John III.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Debbie Jurma
Robin Sampson
Jack Lumakka
Richard Wanink
Jimmie Pikka
Jim Greg Williams
Mary Beth Kuusisto
Forchette
Marty Forchette
Kim Olson
Cindy Garz
Judy Nurmi
Ricky Schaller
Amanda Amore
Joan
Lou
Edward Geroux
Geroux
Jill
John III
Health board committee backs Wakefield doctor recruit effort
Emil Grasso and William Wagner led a five county Western U P District Health Board committee meeting in Hancock Michigan. The group includes Gogebic Ontonagon Houghton Baraga and Keweenaw counties. They previously supported the Wakefield Hi Doc effort to recruit a physician through the National Health Service Corps amid divided local medical backing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emil Grasso
U.P. District Health Board
William Wagner
Bessemer
Hancock
Mich
Gogebic
Ontonagon
Houghton
Baraga
Keweenaw
Wakefield
Gogebic County Medical Society
Ramsay
W.A.P.H.D
Department
National Health Service Corps
Gogebic County
Rowe
Gogebic Medical Society
State Medical Co
Local committee shifts on proposal as service corps steps back
The National Service Corps removed the proposal from consideration. Mr. Grasso said his committee will assist the Hi Doc Committee. The next meeting is set for June 26, 1972 in Keweenaw County.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ciety
National Service Corps
Grasso
Keweenaw County
Area Artists League Meets Tonight at 7 30
The Wakefield Area Artists League holds its June meeting Thursday June 8 at 7 30 PM in First Lutheran Church Wakefield. Attendees will plan for participation in the upcoming Wakefield Historical Society exhibit and enjoy a surprise program by hostesses Mrs John Mattson Mrs Robert Kellett and Mrs LaFon Lyons. Ed win Johnson photographs from the Eastman Hall exhibit will be shown and orders may be placed by exhibitors. Original photos will be added to the League scrapbook.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wakefield Area Artists League
First Lutheran
Wakefield
Wakefield Historical Society
John Mattson
Robert Kellett
LaFon Lyons
Edwin Johnson
Eastman Hall
League
First Lutheran Church Events and Circles Schedule
The Mary Circle meets Thursday at 1 30 p.m. at the church. Worship services are Sunday at 9 a.m. English and 10 30 a.m. Finnish with a coffee hour between. The Ruth Circle gathers Monday June 12 at 7 30 p.m. at Mrs Betty Lane's home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary
First Lutheran Church
Ruth
Betty Lane
Planning Commission to Meet Next Thursday
The Planning Commission will meet next Thursday June 15. The meeting was postponed due to the Michigan Municipal League gathering at the Wakefield Motor Lodge this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Planning Commission
Michigan Municpal League
Wakefield Motor Lodge
Also Mentioned on This Page
Ernest Sharon
Miami
Fla
Ronald Lalonde
Veterans Hospital
Roland Lalonde
Willis Harvey
Garden City
Frank Mioni
Dearborn Heights
William Harvey
Richard Paul Fetters
Northland College
Ashland
Donald Beausoleil
Troy, Mich
David Bellmore
Beausoleil
Arvo Seppa
Ishpering
J. Elmer Hanson
Three Rivers
John Booko
Booko
Muriel Hanson
Eleanor Raymond
Hibbing
Minn
Ernest Carr
Dale Ferry
Fort Snelling Park
St. Paul
John W. Keski
Eric
Howell
E. A. Newman
Keski
Nadine Stahovic
Eugene Keskey
John Lasota
Elmer Johnson
Hazel Raess
Gaylord
Linda Jean Merquist
David Slaggert
Lutheran Church
Linda
Evans Berquist
Berquist
Marilyn Raess
Raess
Clifford Brege
Saginaw
Lempi Ahonen
Marie
Mary Kay Jarvi
Vernice Jarvi
Daniel Krznarich
Margaret Krznarich
Green Bay
George Calendar
Flint
Wayne Niemela
Douglas
Northern Michigan University
Karen
Nell Gallego
Ishpeming
Brian Yatchak
Brian
Isadore Yatchak
Eric Christian
Lee Carlson
Kingsford, Mich
Carlson
Brian Newman
Carl Newman
NMU
Barbara Hill
Mrs
Elmer Hill
Wakefeld
Roger Jarvvenpaa
Litchfield Afb
Arizona
Anslem Jarvenpaa
Wakefield High School
Divine Infant Hospital
Insurance Agency
1St Ave
Bessemer, Michigan
Prompt Claim Service
Thonas J. Richter
Wakefield Woman’s Club
Michigan Tech U
Western U.P. Health Committee
Area Artists League
Belair Portable
Belair AM
Krienta Grocery
Lg Teaint
Speedy Auto Loan Service
American Express
Bateaus
First National Bank
Wakefield, Michigan
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