Red Cross Drive Aims for Fifteen Hundred Gogebic Members
The Gogebic County Red Cross chapter launches a Christmas membership drive open December 16 to December 24 with a goal of fifteen hundred members and a national aim of fifteen million. memberships cost 1 dollar or 2 dollars for a year’s Red Cross Magazine. service flags and badges will be given, with 100 percent participation rewarded by a silk flag donated by Governor Mrs Sleeper.
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Red Cross
Gogebic County
United States
Organization For Humanity
Red Cross Magazine
Sleeper
Michigan
John Warner Dies Suddenly at Wakefield Store
John Warner, long time Wakefield resident born in Germany with Alsace Lorraine roots, died suddenly at the Wakefield Store. Known by several names including John Tobin and John Michaels, he lived a peripatetic life and was a noted town character. Funeral services were held at the Neidhold home conducted by Rev. Glidden and burial followed at Lakeview Cemetery.
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John Warner
Wakefield
Germany
Alsace Lorraine
France
Nancey
America
Tobin
John Tobin
John Michael’s
John Michaels
John Neidhold
Neidhold
Rev. Glidden
Bessemer
Lakeview Cemetery
Freight yard helper injured by falling package
Ed Bauer a helper at the C. and N. W. freight house was badly injured last Saturday evening when a box of circular saws fell on him as he unloaded freight. He was taken to Wakefield Hospital and is recovering after initial fears of brain hemorrhage.
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Ed. Bauer
Wakefield Hospital
Traverse City business figure returns to Oval Dish Co
F. E. Smith of Traverse City is back with the Oval Dish Co after leaving seven years ago. He travels with Mrs. Smith and they are headquartered at the Wakefield Hotel, drawing friendly welcome from local supporters.
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F. E. Smith
Traverse City
Oval Dish Co
Smith
The
Election of Wakefield I O O F Officers Announced
Wakefield Lodge I O O F held a Thursday election naming Noble Grand Henry Running Vice Grand Chas Gregg R F Secretary O H Olson and Treasurer Anton Ringsmuth. Installation of officers is scheduled for January.
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Wakefield Lodge
Noble
Henry
Chas. Gregg
R.&f
O. H. Olson
Anton Ringsmuth
Club honors two lieutenants with duck supper
Andrew F. Olson hosted a small group at the Commercial Club rooms Wednesday evening in honor of 2nd Lieut. Alvin L. Rum mel and 1st Lieut. F. A. Sergeant. A duck supper was served.
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Andrew F. Olson
Commercial Club
Alvin L. Rummel
F. A. Sergeant
Holiday knitting suspended at high school for heat loss
No Red Cross meetings during holidays at the high school due to no heat. Volunteers will take work home to finish, with Mrs Gill supplying torn bandages, Mrs Neidhold bed shirts and sheets, Miss Hargreaves yarn. County Chapter asks for fifty helmets weekly and urges helmet and sock knitting instead of other items until orders change.
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Red Cross
Gill
Neidhold
Miss Hargreaves
Donations to Advocate Tobacco Fund for soldiers in France
Community donors contribute to the Advocate Tobacco Fund for soldiers in France. Tangible gifts include 25 cents from Fred Thomas of Watersmeet and 25 cents from Mrs J J Rummel of Wakefield, with additional entries from Miss Edna Rummel and J J Rummel.
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Advocate Tobacco Fund
France
Fred Thomas
Watersmeet
J. J. Rummel
Wakefield
Edna Rummel
J.J. Rummel
Theaters Aid Red Cross In War Philanthropy
Theaters across the state raise substantial funds for the Red Cross through matinee receipts not part of the Christmas drive. Detroit figures such as Captain James W. Inches and Edgar A. Guest joined in, with talks and performances emphasizing sacrifice and wartime spirit.
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Red Cross
Detroit
Arte United
James W. Inches
Edgar A. Guest
Arts and Crafts Theater
Dr. Inches
Temple Theatre
Italy
Hopital
Local residents tied up with legal and family news
W. S. Baird of Bessemer visited town on legal business Friday. Mr. and Mrs. Emil Nelson welcomed a baby girl born December 4. Mr. and Mrs. Mike Kalamber welcomed a baby boy born Wednesday.
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W. S. Baird
Bessemer
Emil Nelson
Mike Kalamber
Probate hearing set for Luoma estate in Go gobic County
The Go gobic Probate Court sets January 10 1918 at 10:00 am for hearing Lydia Elizabeth Luoma petition to administer the estate of Jacob Luoma deceased. Public notice to be printed for three weeks in Wakefield Advocate. Curtis Buck judge. Mary W. Strom probate register.
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Bate
Jacob Luoma
Lydia Elizabeth Luoma
Anid
Wakefield Advocate
Public probate date set for Ayotte will in Michigan
The court fixes January 7 1918 at 10 00 AM for hearing William J Ayotte’s petition to admit the will of Joseph Ayotte to probate and grant administration to a suitable party. Public notice is ordered by publication in Wakfield with Curtis Buck and Mary Wstrom signing the order.
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Bate
Joseph Ayotte
William J. Ayotte
Wakfield Advocate
Curtis Buck
Mary Wstrom
L-S
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RED Cross Drive
American Red Cross
Mercy Fund
Windsor
Inches
Fimgjland
Russia
State OF
Gogobic
Said County
Pro
Mary W. Strom
Probate Register
State OF Michigan
Gonebic
U. S. Defence League
Saturdy Night
Soldier Boys
Rexall
Wakefield Pharmacy
A.sbrcbant
Merry Christmas
Eks
Clothier
Wakefield, Mich
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