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Newspaper

The Wakefield News

Location

Wakefield, Michigan, United States of America

Date

Jun 28, 1973

Page

6

Miss Lucia Monteiro Arrives As Exchange Student

Miss Lucia Monteiro of Brazilia Brazil arrives in Wakefield as an exchange student for six months. She is hosted by Mr and Mrs William Creger and family and attends Rotary activities with the Wakefield Bessemer club. The notice lists accompanying visitors and recent travels of local residents and relatives.

Lucia Monteiro Brazilia Brazil United States Wakefield-Bessemer William Creger

Wakefield Fourth Of July Celebrations Planned Throughout Week

A multi day Wakefield event series runs July 2 to July 7 with the VFW Post 9084 American Legion Geroux Post 11 and the Wakefield Chamber of Commerce organizing. Activities include Little League games parade on July 4, sky divers honoring Robert Yon, a 7:30 p.m. fly over, fireworks at 10 p.m. and Venetian Parade entries sought.

Wakefield Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 9084 The American Legion Geroux Post 11 Wakefield Chamber of Commerce Forte Field Father Daniel Hall Cormier’s Us-2 Clarence Halberg Tom Richter VFW Robert Yon Yon VFW and Legion Z.A.P Green Bay Legion Eddy Sunday Lake

Fourth of July Celebration Urged in Wakefield

The Wakefield Chamber of Commerce American Legion and VFW thank supporters and urge all residents and visitors of the area to join in a grand Fourth of July celebration. Request contact with the local Fourth of July committee of Alakala as soon as possible.

Alakala Wakefield Chamber of Commerce American Legion VFW Wakefield

Miss Skolasinski and Linn Wed in Wakefield Catholic Ceremony

Nancy Skolasinski and Robert Linn exchanged vows at Immaculate Conception Church in Wakefield on Saturday June 23. The double ring ceremony was followed by a reception for about 600 guests at Lakeside Veterans Hall.

Nancy Skolasinski Robert A. Linn Joseph Kichak Immaculate Conception Catholic Church Skolasinski Sigmund Skolasinski Robert S. Linn Wakefield Judy Skolasinski Delores Rolando Rita Radowski Augusta Maine Jane Skolasinski Denise Rolando Rod Dennis Rolando Gary Niemela David Skolasinski Richard Bolen Ed Edmark Ironwood George Skolasinski Lakeside Veterans Hall Hancock Street Wakefield High School Divine Infant Hospital U.S. Infantry 101St Airborne Division Vietnam

Community Action Agency Receives $18,750 Grant

Congressman Philip Ruppe announces an $18,750 federal grant from the Office of Economic Opportunity to Gogebic Ontonagon Community Action Agency Ironwood Michigan for the Senior Opportunities and Services Program. Funding expected to start October 1, 1973 and run for three months.

Philip Ruppe Office of Economic Opportunity Gogebic- Ontonagon Community Action Agency Ironwood Michigan

Sunday Lake Summer Camp Buzzes With Volunteer Activity

Sunday Lake Summer Camp is active with volunteers handling office work cleanup concrete pouring tent pitching and equipment use. From grandmothers to college students and teens from Wakefield and Bessemer the community assists with transportation cooks and dorm supervision. The park area is being prepared by city workers and local businesses donate lumber while facilities are upgraded at Hill Top House and the Wakefield residence. The AIM for the Handicapped appears planning a national seminar in Dayton Ohio while camp staff and the first aid station prepare for a busy summer season.

Sunday Lake Wakefield Bessemer Sue Barrette JoAnn Koruga Carole Wacker Joanie Bria Debbie Bria Kathy Anderson Holli Sliva Debbie Chapuzio Sharon Rundell Mary Maccani Pauline Brentar Janet Tuschak Joe Skolasinski Indianhead Leslie Negro Susan Maki Dudz Juntilla Kris Juntilla Sherry Sanger Barbara Trolla Marla Martinson Linda Delich Iron Charlie Saber Ramsay William Riegelman Bethesda AIM For the Handicapped Ashland Dayton Ohio Kris Juntuila Marla Marrison E. J. Hawker Swee Ironwood Sidney

Annual Ice Cream Social and Bake Sale Held by Victory Chapter

Victory Chapter 502 of the Order of Eastern Star sponsor the annual ice cream social and bake sale from 2 to 5 p m on Wednesday July 18 at the Wakefield Masonic Temple. Advance tickets are available from any Victory Chapter member. A June meeting reviewed a rummage sale and noted initiatory work for September. Carl Kleimoln presented colored slides of past activities, drawing praise for their beauty humor and memory value.

Victory Chapter Order of Eastern Star Wakefield Masonic Temple Victory Chapter 502 Carl Kleimoln

Range Jesus People Plan Christian Coffee House

The Gogebic Range Jesus People under Mrs. Tanno Maki announce a Christian coffee house at 516 Sunday Lake Street Wakefield in the former Hanson's Garage. Opening night is set for June 29 with a hopeful outlook.

Jesus People Tanno Maki Sunday Lake Street Wakefield Hanson’s

Wanted family home on forty acres or more

Classified notice seeks a good family home on 40 acres or more offered by Mr. and Mrs. George Weiss with a reply address in Ironwood. It also advertises Avon representation with contact for Mrs. Gayle I. Schram in Woodruff Wisconsin 54568, dated June 29 to July 26.

Ernest Swanson E. J. Rintamaki Englewood Fla Rockford Mich George Weiss P.O. Box Ironwood Beauty AVON Gayle I. Schram Woodruff Wisc

Wakefield Township Seeks Bids for Mary MacDonald School Demo

Wakefield Township Schools invites sealed bids by August 20 1973 7 00 p m local time for salvage or demolition of the Mary MacDonald School Wakefield Michigan bidders must submit proposals to 715 Putnam Street with documents prepared by G Arntzen Co Architects Escanaba Michigan. Deposit of 10 00 per set of documents is required and forfeited if plans not returned in good condition The owner reserves right to accept or reject any bids.

William R. Creger Wakefield Township Putnam Street Wakefield Michigan Board of Education Wakefield High School Mary MacDonald G. Arntzen & Co South 16Th Street Escanaba W. R. Creger

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