Saari to lead school board for 1958 59 year
Mrs. Isaac Lempi Saari was named president of the school board for 1958 59 at the organization meeting. James Gilbert became secretary, Eli Mustapaa treasurer, and other officers were chosen unanimously. The board named The First National Bank as depository and set salaries for district attorney and health officer. Bus transport for 4 H youths and other budget items were approved or discussed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Isaac (Lempi) Saari
Board of Education
James Gilbert
Eli Mustapaa
Saari
Mustapaa
First National Bank
Robert A. Burns
J. R. Franck
Marie Manley
Mount Pleasant
Camp Shaw
Chatham
Delbert Larson
Ashland
Thomaston
C. E. Kleimola
Roman Yatchak
Yatchak
Marenisco
Charles Valesano
Valesano
Nancy Luoma
Rotary
Rotary Club
Luoma
Nels Luoma
Wakefield High School
Range Leaders Association
Nancy
Lake Galilee
Mellen
Wis
C L. Haines
First Lutheran Church
Howard Anderson
Wakefield
Leadersip
Wakefield News Highlights Army Return and Local Visits
Ale Benjamin A Windberg returned to Plattsburg AFB for a new four year enlistment after a 30 day furlough with his parents and sister. The column lists multiple family visits and trips across Wisconsin, Michigan, Illinois and Minnesota, including weddings and summer plans, with civic award for Nancy Luoma noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Benjamin A. Windberg
Plattsburg Afb
Ben
Carl Windberg
Margaret
Noted Student Volunteer Declines Extra Pay for Second Meeting
The source notes that during a Tuesday evening statement the individual did not request pay for a second meeting and impressed board members with willingness to serve without additional compensation.
City 1958 tax bills to be mailed next week
City hall accounting department announced that 1958 city taxes totaling 123 217 33 will be mailed to all property holders next week. Valuation stands at 5 550 850 with a tax rate of 22 20 per thousand. Collections begin Tuesday with a 1 percent fee until August 1 and 2 percent plus 1 percent penalties through March 1959.
Wakefield Man Involved in Deer Collision
Casimer Kuiawa, 38, of Olson Street in Wakefield, was injured June 13 when his 1958 Plymouth station wagon left M-69 east of the city to avoid a deer. He sustained chest injuries fractures and facial wounds and is hospitalized in Crystal Falls. The car sustained about 1000 dollars in damage and the deer was killed. Mr and Mrs Kuiawa plan to visit him next Sunday.
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Wakefield
Casimer Kuiawa
Frank Kuiawa
Olson Street
Crystal Falls
Casimer
Flint
July 4th Parade and Fireworks Planned by Wakefield Legion
The American Legion and VFW outline Wakefield Fourth of July events. A 9 am parade along Sunday Lake Street includes child friendly races and decorated wagon prizes. Activities at the high school field feature Little Leaguers games and boat racing, with evening fireworks over Sunday Lake and dancing at the Legion club.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carleton MacNicholas American Legion
Michigan
Marenisco Fire Department
Legion Quarters
B. J. Conterio
James Mezzano Jr
Floyd Jeske
Ralph Knaack
Alfred Kulick
Robert Grivicich
Anthony Grudnoski
Ewald Lindeman
Joseph Giuliano
Christy Christensen
George Gerovac
Robert Anderson
Joe Adams
Marenisco
Legion
American Legion
Wakefield
Legionnaires
Legion Club
VFW
Mackinac Bridge Dedication Supplement in Wakefield News
The issue features a special 20 page supplement documenting the Mackinac Bridge dedication ceremonies. Sponsored by Upper Peninsula weekly papers, it outlines the bridge as the world’s greatest suspension span and its expected impact on Michigan’s development north of the Straits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mackinac Bridge
Wakefield News
Upper Peninsula
Michigan
Straits
Little League Grounds Graded for July 4 Debut Games
Ball grounds in the Kuivinen addition and on Ashland avenue are being graded for Little League practice fields. City labor and trucks hauled sand and leveled the surfaces. Four teams will debut July 4 at the high school athletic field as part of the celebration program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kuivinen
Ashland Avenue
Wakefield School Board Revises Pension Policy
The Wakefield school board amended its policy to require retirement at 65 by December 31 each year, reversing June 30 cutoff. Exceptions allow up to age 70 if annual physicals show capability, with unanimous board approval against extended service for most.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wakefield
Board of Education
Theodore Wasielewski
Eli Mustapan
Elsie Rowell
Harlan Johnson
Joseph Mezzano
Ida Saari
George Osier
Mildred Doucette
Allce Jarvi
Ida Valesano
Ethel Solberg
Helen Bruno
James Gilbert
Gilbert
Charles Valesano
Legion Names Officers for Geroux Post No 11
Oliver Willing was re elected commander for the coming year with a September dinner planned for installation. Peter Bruno serves as adjutant. Chester Dillon and Harold Jarvi are first and second vice commanders respectively. Others include Gotfried Stevenson sergeant at arms, Stanley Shefka historian, Joe Patyk chaplain, Joe Desonia welfare chairman, William Kuivinen finance officer, and executive committee members Anton Valesano Celeste Bucanero Dominic Valesano John Geroux and Ernst Trettin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Legion Names
Oliver Willing
Geroux
No. 11
American Legion
Peter Bruno
Chester Dillon
Harold Jarvi
Gotfried Stevenson
Stanley Shefka
Joe Patyk
Joe Desonia
William Kuivinen
Anton Valesano
Celeste Bucanero
Dominic Valesano
John Geroux
Ernst Trettin
Convicts Still At Large From Porcupine Mountain Camp
Three inmates escaped from Porcupine Mountain prison camp and remain missing Thursday morning. State police say no trace found since they left the camp about 10 p.m. last Thursday. Blockades were lifted but patrols continue. a $50 reward is offered for information leading to capture of any of the men.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Porcupine Mountain
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Detroit
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Duluth
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William J. Doyle Jr
William Stannard
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Aurora, Minn
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R. Movrich
Quentin Minkin
Ironwood
Carl E. Kleimela
The
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Marquette
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Laine Ranta
Anne Houtary
Bayfield
Hjalmer Ahonen
Comet
John Williams
Brotherton
Melvin Melstrom
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Hook St
Henry Keski
Divine Infant Hospital
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Newberry
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Ina Antilla
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James Ritchie
Ray Walstrom
Garnet Trudgeon
Carl Valesano
Wally Erickson
Ben Dianich
Lakeside
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James Trudgeon
Bessemer
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Frank Torma
Covington
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Joyce
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East Lansing
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Michigan State University
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Cleveland
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Arthur Lawrie
Wis. Rapids
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GM2
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Moore
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Minneapolis
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S. M. Rosen
Patricia Joy
Ronnie
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Rosens
Janet Barringer
Rosen Home
Richard Barringer
Lee Koski
Superior
Oscar Winkka
Kenneth Wuorinen
Winkka
Elmer Wiedner
Elaine Turner
Dek Lawn
Ill
Frank Blaskowski
Pierce Street
John Blaskowski
Michigan Institute For the Blind
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Jane
Sarah Trezise
R. D. Trezise
Owosso
H. L. Trezise
John Sanborn
Iron Iron Mountain
Mrs. Lempi M. Saari
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