21 Nov 1968
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Newspaper
The Wakefield News
Location
Wakefield, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Nov 21, 1968
Page
1
Wakefield Planning Commission meeting advances multiple project items for city improvements. Minutes show discussions on zoning, housing code amendments, and committee changes while noting council participation and ongoing evaluation of the Comprehensive Plan.
Donald Grant a native of Alaton began his employment with the Michigan Conservation in May 1951 marking the start of his service with the agency.
Victory Chapter 502 of OES met in regular session with new matron Mrs. Bruce Cox officiating. They voted to eliminate the Christmas table with each member giving $2 and planned a December pot luck lunch and a post lunch sing fest. A lunch was served by Mrs. Gladys Leman and Mrs. Esther Cloon. The table featured two cornucopias and candles.
Radarman Third Class Robert W. Salmela USN 23 son of Mrs Andrew Rautiola Wakefield and husband of Judith Keski Route I Wakefield serves aboard destroyer USS Davis off Vietnam. Davis of Destroyer Squadron Six with the U S Seventh Fleet supports the Army First Air Cavalry in South Vietnam. Gun crews report nine enemy structures and four bunkers destroyed and seven structures and two bunkers damaged.
A Range Teenager dance hosted by the Wakefield Youth Council takes place Saturday November 23 at the Parish Hall Wakefield from 8 30 to 11 30. Music by the Antics from Minneapolis. Tickets cost 1.00 in advance 1.50 at the door. Available from any Youth Council member. Typewriters For Sale.
Dr Alexander W Colberg a former Wakefield dentist aged 69 died Saturday in Detroit He was born November 18 1898 and attended Wakefield schools He had three brothers George Hjalmer and William and a sister Alvina Mattila Lakeside Memorial Chapel will conduct services Thursday at 2 pm with Rev James officiating at Lakeside Cemetery
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