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THE Shore railroad, we have inforriiedr is planning to revise its passenger schedule and VOLUME NO. 50 WAKEFIELD, MICHIGAN FRIDAY, OCTOBER 6, 1944 SUBSCRIPTION $2.00 PER YEAJt will shortly announce a day train through North Ironwood and Thomaston to connect with the at Sidnaw for Iron. Mountain Chicago. The tentative plan we have been given to understand is to patch a daily passenger from Duluth, due to arrive at Thomaston about 10 each morning and two hours later at Sidnaw. The Chippewa is a popular fast train service from Ontonagon to Chicago on the St.

Paul. Its schedule calls for a departure at 2:50 at Iron Mountain and arrival at 9:40 in the evening at Chicago. While the South Shore officials GOV. KELLY AND PARTY CAMPAIGN HERE MONDAY State Republican candidates opened their campaign for votes in Gogebic county Monday afternoon and evening. Governor Harry Kelly, candidate for re-election, Verne J.

Brown, auditor general and candi- are toying with this improvement date for lieutenant governor, John in its train service and undoubtedly Morrison, candidate for auditor gen- hopes to revive some of its lost pas- eral, visited Wakefield late in the senger business by the innovation, afternoon, and in the evening ad- we suggest that consideration be dressed a meeting of the voters at given, of a daily train service from Ironwood. In the party were Sen- NATIONAL WAR Two More Gold Stars Added To JOHX Man MOXUEOSON DRIVE OPENS OCT. 16 IN CITY The Gogehlc County United War drive, which is part of the Michigan campaign to obtain funds for the National War Fund, opens its annual subscription list October 16. The quota for the county is 000. of which Wakefield is being asked for $1,960 as a civilian contribution and $540 from industry.

In Wakefield township a total of $SOO Wakef ield Honor Roll This Week Warrant Officer Francis Castle and Sgt. Paul Lepisto Die Of Battle Wounds; 5-Sgt. John Negri Missing in Action; S-Sgt. Salo is Prisoner of War S-Sgt. John Negri has been missing tory notified Mr.

and Mrs. John east Pierce street. Two more gold stars were added action over European terri- to the roll of Wakef ield young men. Sept. 18, the war depart- who have made the supreme sacrifice.

Warrant Officer Francis Castle and Sgt. Paul were reported Sgt. Negri completed a furlough killed in action. S-Sgt. John Negri, here on June 9 and aerial gunner, was reported missing on June 18 arrived overseas with a.

in over European territory, was an aerial gun- an Sgt. Yernon Olson was reported trainujs- in the signal corps in D. Morrison, an auditor from the chairman for the drive, with John.gj a later transferred the air Mr. and Mrs. Victor Lepisto re- some Upper Peninsula, city of Marquette Sepplan and vice- Corp3 received much of his pre- ceived information Thursday eve- i ning of the death of their son, Sgt.

Previous to his enlistment he was Paul, on Sept. 12 in the Italian cam- employed at the Connor Lumber ai gn. The news was received from his wife, who is making her home at Greenfield, Calif. Sgt. Paul had sible one for South Shore facilities, county candidates.

We believe a workable plan could Mr. Morrison discussed be devised to route South Shore pas- phases of state government as a as its candidate for the office of chairmen. T. Bonlno has been ii inary work in Florida. senger business over the North guest at the Wakefield Rotary club auditor general in the November 7 named chairman for Wakefield and Western logging line from Connor- meeting Monday evening.

He re--election. Robert A. Burns, vice chairman. ville to Wakefield, thence through viewed some of the work of the Morrison, if elected with the Re- Robert O'Connor is chairman ia Bessemer, Ironwood, Hurley, and on state legislstture and the duties and publican state ticket, will probably Wakefield township. the Fort Bliss, Texas, completed as aerial and is awaiting transfer to a camp to Saxon, where the two rail- responsibilities of the auditor geh- be the first real certified public ac- The committee believes the quotas roads used the same passenger and eral.

countant ever to hoid the office of sec for the various political units freight station. Jronwood. Senator Ferguson auditor general in the State of Mich- are equitable and contributions se- The idea is one for consideration gave a nrepared speech on the igan- He is an associate ia the firm cured from -industries by the indus- -not for Wakefield or range cities Dewey candidacy for president, cit- of Morrison Audit Company ia Mar- trial committee will be allocated to alone but one of interest to the towns ing the wastefulness of the present quette. the division where that industry is all along the South Shore as Well regime, its long tenure in office and Morrison is an active participant located. as the larger communities of Ish- its home front program as reasons in the affairs of his community.

He A year ago was raised overseas assignment. peming, Negaunee and Marquette at for the election of the Republican is a member of the board of St. in the county for this work. Of this -the eastern end of such a run. It is candidate.

Luke's hospital, member and past tcial Wakefield raised a project which should interest com- Verne Brown advocated the re- president of the community chest. The 194-4 goal for Wakefield is munities from Saxon to Marquette i ec ti Oa Governor Kelly declaring trustee of the Upper Peninsula 500. and one which will go a. long way experience and accomplishments branch of the Michigan Children's as an aid to business and develop- an(i plans for post-war work in Aid society, ex-president of the Ro- ment along the railroad. state should be given considera- tary club and member of the Action in the qualifications of gqver- erican Legion.

Land Co. He graduated from Wakefield schools in 1939. Two other brothers are in service. Renaldo is a technician first en Michigan National Guard, ui anti-aircraft unit at se TM since early in 1940 of which he was a member, was and Pfc Joe orc ere into federal service at Ypsi- trainimr an received his preliminary at Lincoln, Neb. training in Louisiana and later was transferred to the- Pacific coast for As for Morrisons background, he Tfee Natioml War 3iSeaisie the USO.

American Field mO neys are Service, rt i rr SarW irTtte Soutt Farffic John Castle VeVona faSer omed MoAdav eveninc the message from hter in-law who reSdes at Va wU ven as to date warrant Officer declared -in his attended public and high schools Belgian, British, United China, Den- ckstie was wounded nor the date of Nov 10 18 Paul Arthur Lepisto The plans of the Wakefield pas- nor candidates. tors 0 observe V-E-Day'by having Governor Kelly churches open for the 24 hours fol- jay speech at Ironwood that: and Northern State Teachers College mark, Greek, Italy, Norway, France lowing the announcement and with present state administration from which he was graduated with relief societies as well as for refugee the first 15 minutes of every hour nas more completely and justly met second-high honors. He taught for relief trustees, for the care of Euro- Born Dec defense patrol after the opening of the Japanese war. In March, 1944, he went to the European theatre of war and seen action in. Italy since early in that campaign.

His parents visited his family in California early this year, but had left for foreign duty a previous to their visit. Born in Wakefield Armistice Day, tent with V-E-Day than are the iugan persons on the various 107th. Engineers of the Red Arrow Bacchanalian revelries being plan- rele jf roles than any previous ad- Division in World "War I. On his re- ned in many cities, although it is ministration. turn from the war.

Morrison spent rather doubtful if the church pro- "The delays of the past in admin- two years working on the docks at grams will attrack the crowds which istratin definitely come Marquette and then went to Chicago will probably flock to street cele- to an end and will at university where he gained bis PhJB brations. as i on er as i uave anything to say He has been, an accountant ever The war is not a football game. a bout Kelly declared. "We do since. Victory in war is not something to no have to go back beyond 1942 la describing the nominee for be celebrated as a football victory, to find that those eligible to receive auditor Gov.

Harry- F. Kelly There are thousands of -homes iii the void age 'assistance and aid toQepeh- "said, "He" is" dowa- United States where the V-E-Day jent children were not granted aid to-earth businessman is inter- announcement will not mean that without waiting months, yes, evert sted in efficient and economical sons are returning. It will only mean to receive those grants. To- government such as the present Re- service- PERSONALS death. 26, 1916 ha was graduated from the Wakefield high schools June, 1935.

Immediately upon completing i schooling lie enlisted in the marines and has served since that time. received his education in the Wakefield schools, graduating with tha class of 1938. He later attended Marquette State Teachers College at the time of his enlistment into service was a student at the teachers college at Ypsilanti. He was married Oct.5, 1941 to Miss Besides his widow and infant dau- gerena Sargenti at Greenfield, where ghter, Warrant Officer Castle is she ig liv ing with a year old daugh- survived by his father, four sisters: ter, Joan Mary. Mrs.

Comrade (Rose) Hawkins, a 0 Mrs, Anna Smith left Friday for Miss Jean, both of Milwaukee, Mrs. TMree sons and Mrs. visit with her son at Milwaukee. Orlando (Marie) Johann, Duluth, 13 are ln tne armed forces LeaipHu is -at the Gen- and Patricia, arid one brother, Jack, eral hospital in Ashland receiving a senior in" the Wakefield schools. medical treatment.

Miss Gerr has returned missing in S-Sgt. Walter Salo, who has been that the heartbreaks will be made aay for whom eligibility is nublican administration has more poignant. It xvill mean only proved, receive their grants within advocated. that the grief of parents and bro- 30 days." The average old age assistance Preview of grant has been increased 33 per cent with the result that the state's American Romance always to to continue her studies since August 16, at the Northern State Teachers Col- war of the tliers sisters will be felt more keenly, that their own sacrifices will loom larger. And with V-E-Day will come greater responsibilities Anieri- receiving; action over Germany is a prisoner of powers, his parents, Mr.

and Mrs. Waino Salo, Mr, and Mrs. Ted Hill and famUy Connorville road, Wakefield town- have returned from Portland, ship, were informed Thursday morn- where they spent the summer. Mr. ing by the war department.

85000 welfare recipients are Mining men, newspaper workers Hill was employed in war work. Sgt, Salo is the husband of Miss $5.000,000 Rior3 annuallv and school men. were guests of Mrs. George Colberg: and daugh- Alice Pelshaw, daughter of Mr. and cans have known heretofore, world must be set in order.

Victor is a captain in the medical corps at Fort Leonard Wood, Mo. Morris is a lieutenant -with an. infantry company in France. He entered the service at the same time as his brother, Sgt. Paul, and was with him for two years in this country.

Walter is an ensign in the navy and is in. charge of an. LSM boat on duty in the English channel. Mr. Lepisto has been vice chairman of county selective its Other nf farni1v ari3 of the family are: The than when the present administra- Aietro-uoidwyn-Aiayer at a special ters --left Tuesday for Portland.

Ore. Mrs. David Pelshaw, Thomaston. At Tne Oll took office Kelly said. OAA showing of "American Romance" to join Mr.

Coiberg; who is employ- the present time she is employed in hate's which have" engulfed" nations recipients now receive $29.54 instead Wednesday afternoon at the Iron- ed ia defense work in that city. Mihvaukee. Sgt. Salo entered fm- wood theatre. The two-hour feature Mrs.

Lloyd Kinney has returned vice in November, 1942. He ia the Carl who 1S residing at Los Angeles, is a story of a Polish emigrant who to Chicago after spending; a few fourth Wakefield flyer now known Cal -5 Mrs John (Mildred) Miles, to" the United States at the weeks visiting; her mother, Mrs. to be a prisoner the Germans. West Englewood, N. Mrs.

Robert ope-tuug of the 2Qtlt century and sis Aina Simonson, and other relatives. The other men are S-Sgts. Neil Bren- (Ruth) Frazer, Pasadena, Miss success in the mines of the Mesaba Mrs. Robert Johnson, the former nan, William Keskey, and Allan erne, now visiting her sister in New must be out. The thirst for of vengeance must be slaked with manifestations of brotherhood.

Justice must be tempered with mercy. Our responsibilities here at home will also be increased. Our economy must be geared back to peace. For almost three years we have been at was constant talk and threat of war. It will be a difficult task to reconvert our thinking and our economy to peace, yet it must be done and done quickly, else the groundwork will be laid for another war.

The churches should be commended for formulating their V-E-Day plans. If there ever was a time when people need to seek inspiration of prayer and to humble themselves in the presence of the Man who offered peace, it is on V-E-Day. The completion of all plans for Is Named Chairman of National Committee Mrs. R. C.

Prout has" been range, the steel mills and finally as Eve Autere, and Miss Betty Ahola Bodoh. named chairman of the finance com- manufacturer of airplanes for World have returned from Calumet, where Miss mittee of the National Federation they spent the week-end at- Following the show the guests friends. of tend a meeting of the committee in we re served New York during October. Mrs. cun-v hotel.

Prout will also attend a conference of clubwomen at Washington before Trucks, Material Arrive Jersey, but a student at the Univer- Esther Olson, sister, receiv- aMy.of Michigan, and Miss June, at visiting ed word Monday that her brother, htime Sgt. Veraon (Poppy) Olson was buffet supper at the Mrs. Marian Kasper and Miss slightly wounded in action in France In one of his last letters received, Sgt. Paul mentioned he had many her return. Mrs.

Prout was presi- the Wakefield club, the state and hai man of the national council on wartime nutrition. Benuce Koback, Chicago, are visit- Sept. 9. He had been in service for narrow escapes ing at" the home of Mr, and Mrs. three years.

Charles Gorski. Mrs. Kasper is the from Equipment for work at th the development mine weeks were unloaded this 'week. Everett Osborne, who recently was in charge Wakefield Men on a ofa ia xjtah for the Peter Kie- Way To Alaska witt Sons contractors for the Nels Krook. Wayne Jarvela, Sid- job, inspected the proposed work ney Barringer and James Hoskins this week, and will return shortly left Friday for Rhinelander, with his family, who will make their the immediate development" program where they became members of a home here during the coining year.

at the Plymouth mine should be party of workers who had enlisted good and encouraging news for for employment on a government Wakefeild. It has been known for project in the Aleutian Islands, former Marian Gorski. A-S Hayyrard Benson, who has completed his boot training at the Great Lakes naval station, is visits. Howard Three Wakefield Women Enlist in the WAVES Three Wakefield young women are awaiting calls to service in the WAVEs, auxiliary branch of the U.S. navy.

All have passed their preliminary examinations and will report enemy gun fire and spoke of his concern and sympathy for his uncle and aunt, Mr. and John Lepisto, whose son, Tauno, was fatally wounded in France June 30. Rail Men to Meet With Commission To discuss plans for an improve- sneading several to Hunters College, Bronx, N. Y. for ment in railroad service for Wakefield, parents, Mr.

and Northwestern railroad officials have M. Hammer. ifiss Pearl Desoniaj daughter of asked for a conference with the city Zueck and daughter, Carol Thomas Desonia, secretary at commission and other interested With Hospital Commission Joseph Gill Jr. was recently made that further activity at Alaska. The last named member of assistant to the president of the to Milwaukee' after Grand View hospital for the past parties.

The meeting will be held sheading a week visiting at the home ten years is one of the group who lias next week. Mr and Celeste Beber Sr. Raymond Rar.ta who has spent this retires here en" of Douglas, until can club for women which held its here before en- recendy at are first meeting Thursday evening. An tvrTM other women who will effort to emist "le-women of Wake- nas arr-vea irom JL field under the Republican banner for the fall elections will be started by the club. The next meeting is planned for Wednesday evening at the Community Building.

the property was contingent upon the group was formerly active in Michigan state Hospital commission summer with his Barents, Mr. the removal of nearly 2,000,000 yards CIO circles here and was a candi- novv making his home with in Detroit, of surface and rock materail from date for commissioner at the last family at Tensing. His new duties the north wall of the pit. Figures city election. take him to the hospitals under on the cost of the undertaking had state supervision.

Until acceptance been available for more than a year, Eastern Star Elects of his new position Mr. GUI was in spend two weeks visit- enter the service. but until readjustments could be Mrs Howard Anderson was nam- charge of the state transient canip jjgj. nether, Mrs, Siiri Tanner. upon by the fee.

owners and ed wortny nia tron of Victory Chap- at Gibb City. He is the son of Mr. yivi a Rintamaki has return- Cluh Holds First Meeting interested in the property, tgr rder of Eastern Star, at a and Mrs. Joseph Gffl. Plymouth lo- ed two weaks visit with Meeting for the first time had been little encouragement me et ng held Monday evening.

She cation. live program would be approved. xvill succeed Mrs. H. L.

Tresise. 1 The satisfactory adjustment of other officers elected were: Harlan Schools Closed the many factors involved is good w. Johnson, worthy patron; Mrs. Tiie vrakefield schools were closed news to Wakefield. It is assuring Francis Duffin, associate news to the Plymouth employees matron; Clarence Jacobson, associ- who are able to see continuous em- a te patron.

ployment for several years to come. Mrs. Garnet Trudgean was named nual and gives added zest to Wakefield conductress, and Mrs. Frits Ander- wox atl a son, associate conductress; Mrs. Harlan Johnson, secretary, and A.

F. Olson, treasurer. Miss Millicent Gustafson, RapiMfcan Women Organize tatson, Sunday Lake location, and formerly employed at Milwaukee, Mlss Windberg was named and Miss Elsie Douglas, daughter chairman of the Wakefield Republi- frieiids in Chicago. season, the WakeSeld Woman's club Miss Ellen Kujaia left Thursday heard the programs for the coming morning for California, where she year outlined by the various com- Mrs. Tiie vrakefield schools were closed win visit friends in Berkeley and mittee chairmen Wednesday eve- worthy Monday and Thursday and Friday of other points, and also to seek em- ning.

Mrs. J. P. Cloon was chairman xvee Qa Monday members of p3oyir.ent.' She has been employed for meeting. The club will hold Patrick the teaching; force attended the an- at the office of tfce rationing board only one meeting a month during institute held at Iron- at Bessemer for the oast vear.

the coming year. Mrs. Carl Kleimola, Pat" Carew Married Word has been received of the marriage on August 22 of 3-c Carew at the navy chapel at Washington, D. C. The bride is Harriet Byrne, Shawano, Wis.

business for the future. the last two days at- the annual convention of the at Eseanaba- Robert Johns MMM spend- president, presided at the meeting. Pat the son of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Carew, Plymouth location.

Fire Prevention Week Fire Prevention Week will be observed Oct. 8-14. Chief Brwin Cormier of the local fire department set aside a and Dr. Orlando Johanix was ing a shore leave with his grand- Janet Wilson, high school musician, parents, Mr. and Mrs.

James O. played two saxophone selections as Johns, Pike location. The young man had been overseas 14 months and musical portion of the program. Send 168 Ballots Men and women in serwice have made application for 168 ballots for November presidential and state Hospital Xotes Castle-Johann Marriage Mrs. Felix Koski and baby were saw action at the invasion of Africa Power Off Two Hours The marriage of Miss Marie Castle discharged last Sunday.

Noraiandy, southern France and Lightning raised havoc with the Charles Heinonen was admitted Italy. power lines Thursday afternoon. The el cti on, C. A. Rydeski, city clerk, at St.

Ann's church, on Tuesdsy for medical attention. The Misses Gloria Trudgeon and Lake Superior Power company lines saii Friday. Mr. and Mrs. Edward Sager are Phyllis left Sunday for Mar- were damaged and in Wakefield time during the week to check over ly solemnized a it 11 wSiter of John Castle.

Verona, the parents of a daughter, bom at quette where they will take courses local trouble on a aii tire nazarai ue graduate nurse of a Mil- "their home in Thconaston on Tues- ia nurse training at St. Luke's hos- ern section of the season sets m. wau kee hospital. Dr. and Mrs.

Johann day, Sept. 26. vnu subscribed to the Wake- will make their home in Duluth, Mr. and Mrs. XUiarles are i vl U1 m.

cvc- ty Ann A.roor 10 enroll as a f-AiH vm fund? where he has accepted an internship the parents of a daughter born at the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. George ning and it was after 8:00 before student.at the University of Michi- contributions at the bank. at St. Mary's hospital.

their Sept. 28. Kuiawa, Plymouth location, all lines were again in commission, gan. line in the east- Miss Mildred Doueette has return- the city cut off the ed from Chicago where she has been pital. Mr.

and Mrs. Garnet Trudgeon power for nearly two hours. Power employed. She plans to leave short accompanied them. Kuiawa is was cut off about 5:30 in the eve- ly for Ann Arbor to enroll aa a.