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Newspaper
The Wakefield News
Location
Wakefield, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Jun 13, 1958
Page
8
The first grandchild, a daughter, was born to Mr. and Mrs. Ronald Smith on June 11 at Divine Infant Hospital. Mr. Smith teaches in Mio schools. Grandparents are Lilburn Smith of this city and Reino Maki nen of Ramsay.
The Wakefield board voted to send custodial staff to a three day maintenance school in Bessemer taught by William Carter at an estimated cost of 175 dollars. Mary Trolla was hired to supervise vocal music for 4400 dollars per year. The district plans to integrate vocal instruction into regular programs as last year’s schedule lacked it. The bus operation faced criticism. a 1000 dollar motor performance hold remains until specifications are met. Morrison Audit Co. will review records for 450 dollars after June 30. A 74 dollar dental bill for football injuries was approved with a note to route future claims through the superintendent.
The Daily Vacation Bible School opened Monday at Central school with 257 enrolled, 70 more than last year. Miss Myrtle Smith of Iron Mountain spoke on her China mission experiences and will finish her visit Friday. The final session is June 20, with a public program on June 19 at 7:30. Exhibits by groups from Emmanuel, First Lutheran and Methodist churches accompany the program.
Frank T. Perlich filed for nomination for his eighth consecutive term as Gogebic County sheriff at the August 4 Democratic primary. A Gogebic native and Ironwood graduate, he has served fourteen years and previously worked as undersheriff and in Alaska construction. He and Grace McDonald have five children, with a son in France and daughters employed at Sawyer AFB and at home. He is active in state and national sheriff organizations and local civic groups.
Local Board 28 will consider IIS college student deferments for the 1958 59 academic year. Qualifications include a year completed at college, a 70 plus College Qualification Test score or top class standing, and letters and certificates required from registrants and their colleges.
Local Board 28 details deferment filing requirements for 1958-59 students including A B C statements and transfer letters due by July 16 1958. It notes that deferment is based on school facts and College Qualification Test scores. The list also records discharge notices for June Hong wakefield Bessemer Hurley and related medical surgical cases and injuries.
The Wakefield Co op Association held its annual meeting at Temperance Hall. William Lusha was elected chairman, Wm Niemi secretary, and audits and director reports approved. The store will switch to cash basis on July 1 and a new store building was approved. New directors Nels Krook and Mrs Walter Bloomquist joined. Wm Luiha and Isaac Raisanen were re elected. Delegates to Central Co operative Inc included Mrs Isaac Saari, Mrs Walter Bloomquist, and Nels Krook. Don Lehtinen spoke on the co operative movement and building investments.
Admissions list for June details patients and relations at Divine Infant Hospital. June 6 includes Miss Marsha Luoma Wakefield surgical and Mrs John Luoto Ironwood surgical. June 8 lists Mr and Mrs Joseph Rau kar Bessemer daughter Mrs Gust Lehto Wakefield medical Judith Lee Beling Bessemer medical Mrs Clifford Beckstrom Iron wood surgery. June 9 shows Mr and Mrs Eugene Soffietti Bessemer a son Noel Mas.
Public notices include final administration for Matt Vukasovich estate and a June 13 to July 4 order for publication. Questions answered cover household payroll tests for Social Security, combining wages across employers, and distinction between private home work and business employment. Public hearing set for July 10 at 10 a.m. in Gogebic County Probate Court.
The Wakefield News weekly edition details its publishing address 406 Sunday Lake Street in Wakefield Michigan and notes it was entered as second class matter on November 18, 1913.
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