Wakefield Council to Buy Substation and Upgrade Lines
Wakefield City Council voted to purchase a Lake Superior Power substation for 39174.13 and to install transmission lines to the industrial park at 27000. Up to 34000 in Economic Development Agency funds may cover part of the project, with remainder financed by revenue bonds. Eight city workers protested pay docking and vehicle conditions, while hiring delays for a head mechanic prompted union questions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wakefield
Lake Superior Power Co
W. E. Beacom
South
Thomas Richter
Richter
Economic Development Agency
Wakefield City
Clecl
First National Bank
Stephen Lischalk
City
Raymond Keskey
Marigo Inc
St. Paul
Halberg Constructon Co
Charles St
Clarence Halberg
Halberg Brothers Const. Co
Halberg
Wico
Northland Oil Co
Robert Delich
Wico-Plymouth
Marquette
Upper Peninsula
U.P
Bessemer
Michigan
Ahonen Lumber Co
Rex Allen Jr to Headline Wakefield concert November 24
Music Country North presents Rex Allen Jr with Betty Lee Bria Patch group Big Sohn and the Badmen at Wakefield Theater Wakefield Motor Lodge. Allen Jr a 1971 CBS Newcomers selection and Nashville representative will perform two hours of old favorites and newer hits for all ages Tickets at the Motor Lodge 2 50 with Frank Sinatra Jr planned for spring
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Contry
Music Country North
Rex Allen Jr
Wakefield Theater
Wakefield Motor Lodge
Mr. Allen
Betty Lee
Duluth
Bria Patch
Big Sohn
The
Badmen
Columbia Broadcasting Company
Nashville
CBS
Carol Burnett
United
Jim Wright
Motor Lodge
Frank Sinatra, Jr
1974 VFW Auxiliary Membership Banquet in Wakefield
The Wakefield VFW Auxiliary plans a 1974 membership banquet at the post home on Saturday November 3. Paid up members enter free. guests pay a small fee with a paying member. Social hour at 6 p.m. buffet 7 to 8 30 p.m. and dancing by a live orchestra. Next meeting November 14 with District President Ruth Anderson and inspection team.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
VFW
Wakefield Veterans of Foreign Wars
Post Home
Ruth Anderson
Lawrence
City Council Absent Voter Ballot Applications Open
Applications are available at the city clerk's office for the general election on Tuesday November 6 1973. The clerk's office stays open until 2:00 p.m. Saturday November 3 polls run 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. on election day. Candidates on the ballot include Andrew Forte Peter F Delich Robert L Gerbig Sr and Raymond B Ott. Voters may write in candidates or strike out nonballot names, with an X in the box for each chosen candidate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andrew Forte
Peter F. Delich
Robert L. Gerbig, Sr
Raymond B. Ott
Halloween Party Highlights Wakefield Legion Auxiliary Meeting
The Wakefield American Legion Auxiliary hosted a Halloween dress up party at the Post Home on River Street. Members in costume enjoyed a guessing game with diverse characters and plans included gifts for Iron Mountain Veterans Hospital, a Muscular Dystrophy Association diploma placement, and a Christmas project with the Chamber of Commerce.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elmer Marten
Zigmund Urbanski
Roger Sailer
Veterans Hospital
Iron Mountain Veterans Hospital
Muscular Dystrophy Association of America, Inc
Post
Chamber of Commerce
Chamber of Commerce Cultural Committee
Auxiliary
John Geroux
Billy Graham” Committee
First Lutheran Church
Tronwood Theater
Alden Kastar
Grand Rapids
No. 11
Ray Budgick
David Sawaski
Ben Novak
Russell Kanto
Ray Sibley
John Cappo
Funeral Services for Mrs Josua Keskela Held
Funeral services for Mrs Josua Keskela 80 of Sunset Manor were conducted at Our Semeer Church by Rev Donald Fus with burial in Lakeside Cemetery. Pallbearers included Onni Kujala Arthur Haapola John Kallinen Martin Saarnio Jr Andrew Rautiola and Bruce Davidson. Out of town attendees listed from Illinois Minnesota and Michigan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Josua Keskela
Sunset Manor
Our Eemer Church
Donald Fus
Lakeside Cemetery
Onni Kujala
Arthur Haapola
John Kallinen
Martin Saarnio, Jr
Andrew Rautiola
Bruce Davidson
William Hervey
Tony Canelakess
Thomass
Waukegan
Ill
Frank Cunningham
Winthrop Harbor
John Koskela
Melisssa
Jennifer
Excelsior
Minn
Martin Saarnio
Martin Jr
Lake Worth
Fia
Bake Sale Nets 117 Dollars For Local Doctor Needs
The Hi-Doc Committee thanks all helpers for the bake sale success raising 117 dollars for a local doctor. Attend the Senior Class Play on November 9.
Former Wakefield Resident Dies in Seattle Washington
Anold J. Rintamaki aged 67 of Seattle born April 29 1906 died October 24 in a Seattle hospital. He lived in Wakefield and worked in local mines before moving to Seattle in 1945 where he was a longshoreman until retirement. Survived by his widow three daughters and two sisters. Services will be held at.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anold J. Rintamaki
Seattle
Wash
Wakefield
Ellen Koivula
Andrew Luoma Wakefield
Et Ee
Milwaukee
Annual Pie Klatsch and Bazaar at Lakeshore Hall
The WSCS of the United Methodist Church sponsors a pie klatsch and bazaar on Thursday November 8 from 2 to 5 p.m. at the Lakeshore Veterans Hall. Public invited. Tickets available at the door or from co chairmen Mrs. H. Johnson or WSCS members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
WSCS
United Methodist Church
Lakeshore Veterans Hall
H. Johnsen
Wakefield Area Personal Notes Include Births and Travels
Mr and Mrs Edwin Smith visited in St Paul to see son and daughter in law James and Joan Smith. Birth announced for Scott Lee Krznarich born Oct 29 in Milwaukee to Mr and Mrs Krznarich. Various Wakefield residents report trips to Detroit Benton Harbor Lima Indianapolis Cincinnati and Minneapolis with families and relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edwin Smith
St. Paul
James Smith
Ella Noll
Carl Snare
Noll
Detroit
Everett Butlers
Berrien Springs
V. Bigford
Ray Hermees
Benton Harbor
Milo Kronsich
Riverview
Wakefield
Mr. Snare
Indiana
Cincinnati
Ohio
Ann Arbor
Don Krznarich
Milwaukee
Scott Lee
Kraznarich
Mary Lou Mezzano
Tony Mezzano
Stanley Budgick
Girl Scout Troop 12 Elects New Officers
Junior Girl Scout Troop No. 12 held a reorganizational meeting at leader Mrs. Richard Fetters home. They elected Patrol leader Bonnie Brennan and other officers and planned weekly meetings as well as Halloween party Caroling calendars and cookie sales.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard Fetters
Bonnie Brennan
Tammy Johnson
Lynell Ringsmuth
Janet Daniels
Ann Blanksvard
Jackie Bolen
Vicki Fetters
Melody Flohaug
Heidi Johns
Amy Kuusisto
Joy Lehto
Chrissy Mattson
Merrie Beth Poikonen
Brownie Girl Scouts
Wakefield
Vernon Olson
Jack Ahola
Charles Boggetto III
50 Year Legion Members Will Be Honored Nov. 11
The Wakefield American Legion Gerou Post hosts a Veterans Day beer dinner Sunday Nov. 11 at 6 30 p m in the Legion Hall on River Street. Fifty year members are the honored guests with Legion and Auxiliary members and guests invited. Reservations by Nov 8 to 224 5691 or 229 5222 or 229 5526. A nominal dinner charge and social time follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wakefield American Legion
Gerou Post
American Legion Hall
River Street
Legion
Seniors Rehearse for Class Play in Wakefield
The senior class presents Ask Any Girl a three act comedy at 8:00 p.m. Friday Nov 9 at the Wakefield Motor Lodge Theatre. Meg Wheeler seeks independence in New York while family worries and statistics help her land a job and romance. Tickets are $1.25 for adults and 50 cents for students.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wakefield Motor Lodge Theatre
Michigan
New York City
Meg Wheeler
Madison Avenue Girls Hotel
Meg
Michelle Negri
Sandra Poulos
Michael Ravelli
Bill Creger
Bruce Cox
Tony Lehotsky
Brian Mattila
Dave Marten
Richard Brown
Bruce Davidson
Keith Everson
Guest speakers slated for Wakefield Women's Club meeting
The Wakefield Women's Club will meet November 7 at 8 p.m. in the Wakefield Public Library. Speaker Darlene Wolski will discuss native American progress and the challenges of modern Indian and Eskimo communities, followed by Sharon Marten on the education portion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wakefield Women's Club
Wakefield Public Library
R. Walstrom
Darlene Wolski
Sharon Marten
Marten
Wolski
North Atlantic Wild Life Quarterly
Midwest Outdoors
Gogebic County
H. Wallace
F. Duffin
J. Bertie
M. Polo
Two Local Women Take 17 Day Charter Bus Tour
Mrs. Vernon Carr and Mrs. Harlan Johnson led a 17 day charter bus tour sponsored by the YWCA of Duluth with 34 women a guide and driver. The trip covered the Upper Peninsula Lower Michigan Canada Niagara Falls Albany St Johansburge New Hampshire Orchard Beach Boston New York City Washington D C and stops in Cleveland and Milwaukee including museum visits and a Rockette show.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vernon Carr
Harlan Johnson
Ywca of
Duluth
Upper Peninsula
Lower Michigan
Canada
Niagara Falls
Albany
New York
St. Johansburge
Vermont
New Hampshire
Orchard Beach
Maine
Boston
New York City
Kennedy Center
Washington, D.C
Smithsonian Institute
Johnson
Marshall Grotenhills
Marilyn Johson
Cleveland
Milwaukee
Chamber of Commerce Dinner Meeting Slated
The Chamber of Commerce will hold its regular dinner meeting on Wednesday November 7 at 6 30 p m in the American Legion Hall on River Street. Holiday activities will be discussed and a strong turnout is urged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamber of Commerce
American Legion Hall
River Street
Library Hours Change for Senior Play Event
The library will open Thursday November 8 from 6 30 to 8 30 due to the senior class play on Friday November 9.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Conrad
Bean
Gordon
Byrd
South Pole
Carl Kleimola
Gogebic Community College Technical Center
Kleimola
Carl
Elsie
Perry Tanksley
Washington
MacDonald
Mom
Rex Allen, JR
Seattle, Wash
Herbert Juoppers, Sr
Woods Veterans Trans Administration Hospital
Wood, Wis
Iron Mountain
Rueben Nelson
Minneapolis
Andrew Luoma
Harry Urbanski
Mrs. Urbanski
Catherine Galiardi
Elizabeth
White Pine School
Girl Scout
Chamber of Commere
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