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Newspaper
The Wakefield News
Location
Wakefield, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Jun 28, 1973
Page
1
The writer shares calm weekend scenes at a lakeside cottage with boats and wildlife and recalls calmer childhood summers. A longtime reflection blames older generations for society’s ills while celebrating simple joys and old sermons that provoke few responses.
Mrs Ida M Kanto 78 of Verona died Friday morning at Gogebich Medical Care Facility Wakefield where she had been a patient since October 1972 Born May 28 1895 in Verona she attended local schools The former Ida Laxstrom married Jacob Oja who died in 1916 In 1918 she married Eli Kanto who died in 1931 Survived by son Russell Kanto Wakefield daughter Mrs Inez Kotsch Stratford Wis two grandchildren and one great grandchild Funeral services were held Monday at Lakeside Memorial Chapel with Rev Oliver Hallberg officiating Burial in Lakeside Cemetery
Alfred J. Priebe 86 of Wakefield Township died Thursday June 21 at a nursing home where he had been a patient for years. Born April 1 1887 in Wausau he moved to Wakefield 50 years ago and never married. Survived by three brothers Walter and Raymond both of Wausau and Ronald in Florida and two sisters Norma Schneiss West Bend and Grace Gilberts on Milwaukee. Funeral services were held Saturday with Rev Wallace Leno officiating burial in Lakeside Cemetery.
Edward Trantow 87 Merrill Wis died Thursday June 21 funeral services conducted by Rev Dale Kuck were held Saturday at Taylor Funeral Home Merrill Burial followed at Merrill Memorial Park He was father of Norman Trantow Wakefield Attending from Wakefield were Mr and Mrs Norman Trantow and Mr and Mrs Francis Ament
About 17 people heard Wakefield officials discuss the proposed industrial park on the west side of town, including site reasons near US 2 and the railroad. The meeting reviewed history, funding moves totaling 261000, bids, and options to keep the current site or switch or abandon the project with a 12 to 5 vote to stay with the present site.
Mr and Mrs Mauritz Bye observed their 59th anniversary at home with 36 guests. Ada Circle of Wakefield United Methodist Church hosted the event with prayers by Rev Wallis and a midday lunch featuring a decorated cake. The couple wed in Ashland on June 23 1914 and have lived in Wakefield since.
The Wakefield Board of Education reduces operating millage by three mills to ease tax burden, lowering total to 31 mills in Wakefield Township and City. They cite House Bill 110, higher state aid, and Mary McDonald School savings as factors, with 784 students projected for 1973-74 and a new athletic league proposed with Bessemer and other districts.
Dates set for the Western Upper Peninsula Gogebic Topical Fluoride Program Ironwood Memorial June 19 to July ? Bessemer City Hall July 10 to July 17 Wakefield High School Cafeteria July 19 to July 26 Call 932-0857 for appointment cards Mr and Mrs Lee Wilson have returned to Marquette after visiting at his mother's home
Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Tuomela marked their fiftieth anniversary with an open house at their Anderson Ave home. More than 100 guests from states including Minnesota and Wisconsin attended, bringing cards gifts and a golden themed setting. The couple wed April 23 1923 in Ironwood and have two children two grandchildren and one great grandchild.
A street dance is set for Tuesday July 3 from 7 to 9 pm along Sunday Lake Street from the Sport Bar to the Delich Variety Store. Music will be provided by Members of the Bar and the Balkan Strings.
Ralph Victor Linn 19, of Wakefield Rt. 1, died when his eastbound motorcycle struck a curb and slammed into a house on Olson Avenue near Harrison Avenue in a crash about 1:40 a.m. The body was found by neighbor Charles Urbanski. Investigators report a possible neck injury. headlamp imprint and displaced heating unit noted. Body at Lakeside Memorial Chapel.
The Immaculate Conception Church hosted the wedding of Mrs. Ann Luoma and Waino Puumala on Saturday June 23 at 11 am with Rev. Joseph Kichak officiating. The couple’s reception followed with 15 guests at the groom’s home. Mr. Puumala works at Quality Rubber Company and guests travel from Ishpeming Wausau Augusta Maine Ramsay Florida.
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