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Wakefield Advocate

Location

Wakefield, Michigan, United States of America

Date

Jun 16, 1923

Page

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Graduation week announced for Wakefield High School

Wakefield High School outlines a full commencement week beginning with a Sunday baccalaureate at the Community Theatre. Reverend Father Szygula will preach on Religion and Culture, with additional music by the Woman's sextette and soloists. Maynard Lee Daggy will deliver the principal address at commencement. The senior class includes Andrew Sokol, Lillian Hill, Ella Luoma, Hans Hanson, and many others.

Wakefield High School Szygula McDonald Setula Delbert O’brien Anna Brand Lake Gogebic RK. G. Weihe Maynard Lee Daggy Anna Olson Andrew Sokol Lillian Hill Ella Luoma Hans Hanson Freeman Hasbrook Evelyn Ranta Elsie Simonson Filie Nikut Henry Mattson Carl Kleimola Julia Komove Marv Delmet Melvin Melvin Melistrom Alice Carr Flora Lepisto Russel Eddy Oni Kaars Alfie Windberg Julia Lepisto Paul Oberg le Ojanpera Lempi Kanninen Fannie Mattson Nels Kuivinen

Inspector Praises Rural School Unity In Gogebic County

A visiting inspector praised the cooperative spirit of Gogebic County rural schools. County Commissioner J C Watson and local superintendents discussed history and civics in one room schools, noting improvements in administration, teacher training, and mutual idea sharing among township districts.

Upper Peninsula Gogebic County J. C. Watson Ironwood High School A. W. Clevenger Wakefield Rosy W. Burt Bessemer Township B. O. Arnold Marenisco Parker Ironwood Burt University of Chicago Silberg Clevenger University of Illinois Bennet Arnold Smith State Department Range

Mrs Charles Hanson Dies After Illness in Ironwood

Mrs Charles Hanson a long time Ironwood resident died at home Friday at 5 30 pm after months of illness Dropay was the cause She leaves son Vari owner of a tune d counter and popcorn stand and two daughters Miss Viola at home and Mrs Robert Johnson of Calumet Minnesota Also four Swedish sisters Survivors include four grandchildren funeral Tuesday from the home with Ironwood Lodge S H B F arranging services It recalls Hanson's death in 1916 and the family history in the iron range

Charles Hanson Hanson Vari Viola Robert Johnson Calumet Mino Johnson Sweden Wakefield Iron Co Ironwood Lodge

Local figures visit relatives and students depart for studies

Mrs Louis Sacks and son Bobby visit Duluth and Superior. Miss Esther Niemi from Marquette visits brother Theodore Niemi. Anton Olson and family visit Woodruff Wisconsin. Bernice Crosby returns home after a week, while Eunice Hillis and Anton Olson marry in Bessemer. Thoburn Davies returns from Ann Arbor. several others travel to Minneapolis for University of Minnesota commencement. Milchred Davies earns A B at University of Minnesota exercises next week.

Louis Sacks Bobby Duluth Superiay Esther Niemi Marquette Theodore Niemi Anton Olson Clarence Luther Hillisill Woodruff Wis Bernice Crosby Calderwood Deakeon Neil Jack Hortonville Ater Howard A. Jack Jack Saari Menomonie Stout Institute Thoburn Davies Ann Arbor University of Michigan Eunice Hillis Methodist Bessemer Ernest Brown Bernice Crosby St. Theresa College Winona Mina T. S. Crosby William Ki Ymen Mia John Carr Son Verher Detroit J. C. Peterson Anvil Peterson W. J. Davies H. M. Erickson and Son Ironwood Minneapolis University of Minnesota Mildred Davies

Farmers Picnic Draws 500 in Gogebic County Next Friday

More than 500 residents from Gogebic County rural districts are expected at the farmers picnic and farm tour at the fair grounds next Friday. County Agent E Gunderson notes the June 22 event will feature farm visits, dairy barns, silos, orchards, and a dairy judging demonstration. Automobiles will be arranged for those without transport. picnic lunches, songs, and speeches are on the program from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Gogebic County Pcicnic E .Gunderson Gegebic County Oll Falfa

Annual Sale Next Week for The Tattler Edition

The Tattler will be ready Monday afternoon for distribution and sale. This first high school year review includes many athletic team photos, faculty members, senior class portraits, and other pictures of interest.

the Tattler

Health Clinic Dates Set by Woman's Club

The health department of the Woman's Club, chaired by Mrs A L Stannard, announced a two day health clinic on Monday and Tuesday June 25 and 26 at the Memorial Community Building. Clinic hours are 9:00 to 4:00 daily. More details to follow next week.

Nounce Health Health Department of the Woman's Club A. L. Stannard Memorial Community Building

Wakefield Plans July 4 Celebration By American Legion

Wakefield will host a July 4 celebration with parade sports and a fireworks display planned by the American Legion. Band concerts public dancing and free attractions are mentioned including balloon ascensions and triple parachute drops. The city commission approved $200 for the event from finances and others will be raised by local business support and carnival receipts.

Wakefield American Legion Jen

James to Challenge Return of Couzens

Detroit Free Press political gossip says Rep. W. Frank James of Hancock may challenge Sen. James Couzens in the Wet election. James, a Spanish War veteran and progressive Republican, has opposed Esch Cummins rail act and built a reputation as a maneuvering politician. Governor Groesbeck’s chances are deemed unlikely as a contender for the seat.

H. M. George Detroit Free Press Rep W. Frank James Hancock United States James Couzens Mr. George James Michigan Congress James Conzens Michigan State Senate Martin McDonough Ron River Washington Republican Party Alex J. Groesbeck Althove Couzens Siti Michican

Wakefield Carnival Opens Five Day Frolic Next Week

The America Legion presents a five day carnival starting Tuesday June 19 to Saturday June 28 on vacant lots north of the railroad station. The Great Middle West Shows arrive with rides, aerial acts, a sea plane, palace of wonders, Ha Ha show, athletic arena, Hawaiian village and free grounds. Prizes include a $125 diamond ring, a $45 wrist watch and a $380 pearl necklace. voting for the top prize runs through June 28.

America Legion Wakefield S&s. Burgdorf Joe Novack Wisconsin

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Itsi Watson Crown Point Park Beautiful Sunday Lake The First National Bank Wakefield, Michigan Ww.“. Watson McCombe W. F. Truettner Gogebic County Infirmary North Bessemer H. EB. Deynisop County Legion Return OF Hardware & Wakefield Furniture Mich
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