Stage Coach Robbery Recalled In Michigan Ghost Town Tale
In Motor News November an article by Jerry Sullivan revisits the Upper Peninsula stage coach robbery of 1889. robber Raymond Holzhey killed banker Adolph Fleischbein and wounded Donald Macarcher, then fled to Republic where he was captured and later paroled after a 25 year sentence.
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Upper Peninsula
Ottawa National Forest
Motor News
Automobile Club of Michigan
Michigan
Jesse James
Raymond Holzhey
Jerry Sullivan
Holzhey
Wisconsin
Macarcher
Fleischbein
Republic
Marquette
Florida
Michiigan
Auto Club
Funeral Services Held For Charles J Joswiak Sr
Charles J Joswiak Sr aged 54 of 3608 Castile Road died Sunday at Divine Infant Hospital after being admitted earlier that day He was born in Bessemer May 16 1909 attended local schools and Northern Michigan University He taught 17 years including Bergland and Alpha before retiring to family life Surviving: wife Veronica a daughter three sons brothers and two grandchildren Funeral services were held at Immanuel Lutheran Church Burial at Lakeside Cemetery Separately Mary MacDonald School teachers honored new Room Mothers at a tea to introduce duties and PTA support plans for a Room Mothers program
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Charles J. Joswiak
Charles J. Josviak Sr
Castile Road
the Divine Infant Hospital
Bessemer
A. D. Johnston
Northern Michigan University
Marquette
Bergland
Mastodon
Alpha
Veronica Koy
First Lutheran Parsonage
Loretta Peterson Hongisto
Immanuel Lutheran Church
William Pertile
Kimball Township
Andrew
Richard
Charles Jr
George
Theodore
Rochester
Mich
Walter
New York City
Mary MacDonald School
Beatrice Dianich
PTA
Kleimola
Dianich
Vernon Olson
MacDonald School
William Carroll, Jr
Central School
Room Mothers
Esther Hyppa
Primary Classes Sing at Wakefield Methodist Church
The Wakefield Methodist Church primary classes will sing several selections after Sunday services on November 17. Teachers include Miss Dawn Ekman Miss Gretchen Wanink and Miss Nancy Wanink music director Mrs James Davey accompanist Miss Deborah Hedge prompt parents to have students at the church before 7 15 a m on Sunday.
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Wakefield
Watersmeet Soldier Completes Vehicle Driver Course
Pvt. Denver A. Yakel son of Mrs Velma L Yakel Watersmeet Michigan completed a light vehicle driver course at Fort Leonard Wood Missouri on October 25 He received instruction in operating vehicles with a rated capacity under four tons The trainee attended Watersmeet High School.
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Army Pvt
Denver A. Yakel
Velma L. Yakel
Watersmeet, Mich
For Leonard Wood
Yakel
Watersmeet High School
Meeting Postponed for Ex-Service Women Association
The schedule meeting of the Ex Service Women Association planned for November 16 at Iron Mountain has been postponed.
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Exservice Women Association
Iron Mountain
Daughters of Isabella Install Officers Led by Mrs Zazeski
The Daughters of Isabella installed officers at the Parish Hall with Mrs Robert Burns as installing officer. Newly named officers include Regent Mrs Xavier Zazeski and Past Regent Mrs John Ballone. A special meeting is called for November 19 at 8 00 EST.
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Daughters of Isabella
Daughters of
Isabella
Robert Burns
Rinnie Niemi
Ben Yatchak
Xavier Zazeski
John Ballone
John Bennett
Margueritte Neznanski
Roger Sailer
Rotary Club hears Hawaii culture from Rev. Loomis
James Cudahy hosted Rev. Winifred Loomis, Bessemer Presbyterian Church, who shared two years teaching in Hawaii. Loomis described harmony among Hawaii religions, ongoing intermarriage diluting true Hawaiian identity, and myths like grass skirts being tourist stereotypes.
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Rotary Club
Hawaii
James Cudahy
Winifred Loomis
Bessemer Presbyterian Church
Loomis
Islands
States
Wakefield Club hears Henry Pretti on guidance counseling
Wakefield Woman's Club members heard Henry Pretti, Wakefield High School guidance counselor, review The Counselor and the Changing World by Dr. Albert Wrenn. He discussed counselor duties, future changes in family life, and answered audience questions. Mrs. Duffin chaired, with Mrs. Pretti as guest soloist. Arnold Korpi gave a Teacher Tenure report. Harvest table and lunch team listed.
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Henry Pretti
Wakefield Woman’s Club
Wakefield High School
Superior State College
Albert Wrenn
F. W. Duffin
John W. Howe
Arnold Korpi
Roy Johns
Rudolph Kemppainen
Ella Nolla
Nels Kuivinen
Wakefield PTA Meeting Promotes Education Week Program
November 18 PTA meeting at Wakefield High School music auditorium starts at 7 30 pm. Ironwood Central School principal Mr Earl Litsheim will speak on The Wholes in Teaching with Mrs Henry Pretti as guest soloist. First and second grade work displays, and lunch by third grade parents, invite families to arrive early.
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Wakefield Pta
Earl Litsheim
Litsheim
Central School
Ironwood
Henry Pretti
Sour-Do's to Perform at Geroux Post Ham Dinner Deluxe
The American Legion Auxiliary Geroux Post 11 announces the Sour-Do's from Ironwood will perform Saturday evening November 16 as the auxiliary hosts a Ham Dinner Deluxe at 7 00 p m EST. A door prize turkey will be given. Tickets available from Legion or Auxiliary members.
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American Legion Auxiliary
Geroux Post 11
Ironwood
Legion
School Board Sets Dec 9 Meeting For PTA Role
Wakefield Board of Education approved December 9 at 6 30 p m for the next regular session to align with the PTA Christmas Fair. The group discussed policy, bond coverage, band instrument purchases, immunization progress, and direct delinquent tax payments to the district.
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Kleimola
County Board of Supervisors
Gogebic
Board of Education
Gilbert
Wasielewski
Bednar
Ordr
PTA
Junttila
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Lake Street
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Ralph W. Hovey
Walter J. Niezyucki
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Hovey
Third Ave
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Donald A. Lewis
Lewis
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Sailer
Quaker Station
Frank J. Galinatz
Putnam Street
Leroy Halberg
Galinatz
Halberg
Gary Seppa
KI Swayer Air Force Base
Air Police For Combat Defense
Heino Seppa
Wakefield Board of Education
Esther Swanson
Central
MacDonald
MEA
Potter
Escanaba
Reuben R. Boleau, Jr
Ann Arbor
Arnold Swanson
Cardinals
Duane Lane
Redbirds
Coach Lane
Ted Harry
Chris Linn
Charlie Londo
Jim Junttla
Gene Sampson
Mickey Ginolfi
Chris Zuidmulder
Bob Jurkovich
Mike Bonello
Joe Mis
Loren Jakkola
Jack Clark
John Petranek
Ed Edmark
Glen Maki
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