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Newspaper
The Wakefield News
Location
Wakefield, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Jun 09, 1950
Page
3
Local residents and families plan travel for a Rotary world assembly in Detroit and notable commencements at Houghton and Michigan Tech. Graduates include Louis Remondino and Ivan Kronberg, with others attending military training, university fairs, and summer programs.
Miss Nancy Francesia and Carlo J. Mattson exchanged vows at the First Lutheran church in Wakefield with Rev. S V Autere officiating. Attendants included maid of honor Elsie Mattson and bridesmaid Betty Roberts, best man Milton Latva, and groomsman Pvt Donald Francesia. A 3 tier cake and reception followed from 3:30 to 7:30 p.m. with about 150 guests.
Miss Maki, graduate of St. Luke's Hospital School of Nursing, will continue training at Duluth hospital until September. She is the daughter of Mrs. Aili Maki of Pike location, and the couple plans a Wakefield home after a weeklong East wedding trip. The groom, a Wakefield High School alumnus, attended Suomi college and served in the army. A letter from Rev. and Mrs. Melvin Lofgren of Tanganyika was read, and colored Africa slides were shown. Lunch honored the guests, including local families and Rev. and Mrs. Frank Lunn.
Delores Hanson was guest of honor at a party hosted by her parents Mr and Mrs Victor Hanson on Pierce Street Sunday evening. The gathering followed her graduation with a social tone and hometown congratulations.
Condensed notices report Edward Pessmer 60 died Saturday at his Ironwood home after years of poor health since World War I gas exposure. Albert J. Slivinsky 41 found dead at Hunter's Inn Bessemer, cause under investigation. William and Mrs Ball Ironwood celebrate 61st wedding anniversary. both 85, residents since 1889. Lake Superior District Power Co authorized to buy Oliver Iron Mining plant at Ironwood for 48333 by PSC. Dr Clare E Griffin UM professor to speak at UP business leaders conference in Ironwood June 24. Charles Anderson 64 Newport Heights Ironwood died Monday at Grand View hospital. Dr G H Sawyer Ironwood osteopath pleaded no contest in Green Bay narcotics case. B E Larson Ironwood attorney underwent emergency operation at Grand View hospital Tuesday. The Detroit Sunday Times advertises The American Weekly feature on Wilson Miner life in the June 4 issue.
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