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Newspaper
The Wakefield News
Location
Wakefield, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Jun 26, 1975
Page
1
The column questions the June Board of Education vote to approve a hot lunch program citing concerns over federal funding reliance, potential subsidy withdrawal, and local tax burdens. It urges cautious policy and questions long term viability while noting community improvements and announcing Elizabeth Haglund’s promotion in public health leadership.
The following students are on the Honor Roll for the 4th marking period ending June 6. Those students with a B or better include Grade 1 Stanley Cole Kenneth Hoffman Melissa Mattila Edward Rittlinger. Grade 2 Susan Maki Jeffrey Con ley Susanne Charles Ann Bancroft. Grade 3 Vicki Alden James Gagnon. Grade 4 Terri Pavelvich. Grade 5 Tina DuCharme Rick Maki Tammy Miller Blake Peterson Christine Raisanen Todd Tice. Grade 6 Lynn Alden Jennifer Cahill Doreen Duchan Bambi Gilbertson Lynette Havener Tammy Kauranen Maggie Kumma Kenneth Lillie. Grade 7 Mark Hedstrom Denise Poiter. Grade 8 Todd Beninghaus Teresa Cross David Nordberg. Grade 9 None. Grade 10 Ron Charles Bruce Mahler Kim Perron. Grade 11 Jackie Nordberg Debbie Roland Jean Wisber. Grade 12 Gary Bailey Randy Charles Kathy Dahl Debbie Ducharin Dan Fairfield Jill Jeske Kathy Kari Jayne Miller Debbie Peterson Cherie Walin Jackie Walin Becky Wisber.
Ferris State College awarded degrees and certificates to 2,691 graduates for the 1974-75 academic year. Commencement Exercises were held Saturday May 24. Among the honorees was Michael J. Bugni of Wakefield receiving an Environmental Sanitation A.A.S. degree.
Mrs Casper Draxler was elected president of the Altar Society at the Immaculate Conception Church during the June 18 meeting in Father Daniel Hall. She succeeds Mrs William McGinn who becomes vice president alongside officers Barbara Blodgett treasurer and Francis Johnson secretary. Audit Committee members will be Mrs John Tosco and Mrs Rudy Conrad. McGinn thanked retiring summer collection board members as Circles 4 and 6 named 1975 75 chairmen with Circle 4 led by Alice and Virginia Beber and Circle 6 by Mrs Mike Bonello and Mrs John Grasso. The slate was presented by Mrs Ray Monti and lunch for Circle 4 followed, with Mrs Charles Robbins winning the hostess hospitality prize.
Edward J. Urbanski 58 of Oshkosh died Friday and funeral services were held at St. Mary’s Church. Born October 16, 1916 in Wakefield he served in World War II with the Army and belonged to the Veterans of Foreign Wars. He worked as a machinist for Medalist Industries. Survivors include his widow Phyllis his mother Eva Urbanski Ironwood a brother Caesar and two sisters Mrs. John Augustiniak and Mrs. Michael Andrashie.
Funeral services for Norman Thompson 50 Williamsburg Va former Wakefield resident who died June 10 at Williamsburg were held there June 12 with burial in a Williamsburg cemetery. Born July 7 1924 at Wakefield he graduated Wakefield High School 1942 served four years in the Marine Corps and four in the Navy later worked as an engineering draftsman for a federal agency. Survived by his mother Mrs Lempi Hellston a brother Lyle Thompson Wakefield and a sister Mrs Roy Johnson Ann Arbor.
The Indian Parent Advisory Committee will meet on Thursday June 26 at 7 30 p m in the Wakefield High School Library.
A joint organization meeting at the American Legion clubrooms set plans for Marenisco July 4 events. Highlights included a 1:30 a.m. parade, multiple contests, three softball games, skydiving, ballgames by Marenisco Sports Club, and various prize and concession activities.
Wakefield Board of Education approved a hot lunch program costing about 25000 with state funds possible. They also advanced a two year coordinated mathematics program, a district math committee report, and planned testing to ensure objectives are met. Thiefs broke into Wakefield High School causing 1078.66 loss covered by insurance. A July 7 meeting was set to discuss readings and staff changes. The Band seniors are to meet June 30 in preparation for the July 2 parade.
Wakefield High School lists its fourth marking period honor roll for 1974 75. Grade twelve students earning all A’s include Donald Wakevainen Gerald Doney James Draxler Kristine Jordan Lee Maki Barbara Mazes Renae McHenry Mary Pikka Susan Willing Linda Yon Maureen Zielinski. Grades eleven ten nine eight seven show further honorees with multiple A’s and other named students across sections.
At the May 30 commencement of the University of Michigan Medical School Peter J Bruno received the Carl V Weller Award for highest pathology scholastic average. He is the son of Mr and Mrs Oreste Bruno of Wakefield and will return to Ann Arbor in July to begin his third year. Marine Corporal John R Krznarich, son of Mrs Stanley Budgick of Wakefield Route 1, has been promoted while serving with the 2d Marine Division at Camp Lejeune North Carolina. A Neenah High School alumnus, he joined the Marine Corps in November 19??.
Miss Corinne Corullo wed Dr. James D Billie at St Sebastian Church Bessemer in a Sate peau gown with lace and pearl details. The ceremony included a full wedding party and a large reception at Father Daniel Hall. The couple will live in Houston after a brief Northern Michigan trip following a cross-state guest list.
Wisconsin and other states join July 1 in a year long 75th anniversary observance for the Sisters of St. Joseph, ending with a late June 1976 homecoming in Stevens Point. Planned events include retreats and gatherings for SSJ members and the public. The order has roots in Milwaukee's St. Francis in 1901 and now spans nationwide with 240 sisters in Wisconsin Province.
Mrs Celest Buccanero, born May 31, 1890, died in Sullivan Missouri Hospital. She lived in Wakefield until 1970 then moved to Sullivan to be with daughter Mrs Joseph Sanchez. Survived by three daughters, a son Everett who died in World War II, seven brothers and a sister. Funeral at Wakefield United Methodist Church officiated by Rev J Harold Wallis. Burial Lakeside Cemetery. Remains taken to church Thursday morning.
The American Legion Post hosted an Installation dinner at the Post Home on Saturday. Guests included wives, auxiliary members, and their husbands. Despite hours without electricity a roast beef dinner was served as Gary Halberg, the new Post Commander, spoke briefly and introduced officers. The post chaplain gave the invocation and a social time followed.
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