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CITY NEWS VOLUME NUMBER 40 WAKEFIELD NEWS. THURSDAY. JULY 1C. 1970 SUBSCRIPTION RATE: $4.00 PER YEAR WtfM ftUl GoktaJuMfee Lettera from nwy who to be here would Mkc to wt vaoee Mxt year. In Act at the CooMunity Picnic, that they to see another "casMBawHy reunion" at had feaataM tow Without dptfbt, the GoMsn JuUtec Will malted by many far MOM time to- and attwtre haapy that it achieved the SMeaaat it enjoyed.

An OfckMH. and former resident, Skyttaremarked, 1 would met at many of my had it not been tor the JttbDee and the that we were a part of," It asem- ed that more people wanted to be "home" for this celebration titan for any hare had in past yean. WeVe glad that that could toe the of re-uniting friends and relatives and -where all could enjoy profn-n filtod with activities that the family could, enjoy. This sfaMdd bt goal of all future cetebra- in Wakefield a wonderful WAKEFIELD CLASS OF 1935-- Members of the Wakefield High School Doric Negro Olson, Lea Bugni Nelson, Ruth Niemi Aili Kivi kala AlfgdahV Mary Batiriich Nelson. Second row: Gertrude Aalto Elsie Samil Seppa, Bertha Fingeroos, Elliott, Martha Carpenedo, Louise BoneUo Harvey.

Third row: George Richard-J Pikka.apd Ralph Niemi. Fourth row: Wojciehowski, The Golden Jubilee Souvenir Booklet IE still available to all former residents who were not able to get here for the festivities. All who have seen the publication acclaimed It at a wonderful remembrance of the ctiy-i first SO years. If you should desire a copy of the booklet, just send 91.79 to Mrs. Martha Juopperi, Oty Oerk, Wakefield, Michigan 49961.

She will have your booklet in the man in a short time there are souvenirs as well If you should be securing them they to you booster key chains, bumper sUcken, derbies, bonnets, flags. Wakefltld Golden Jubilee Headquarters, the former Wakefield Pharmacy Building, was made avail- to the jubilee committee the generosity of Robert A. Class of 1935 who attended a reunion July are, from left: First row: Nelva GUhertson Olejnkzak, Lillian Ahlqucst Sievert, InCrid liompson, Glayds Jam Salmi. Julia. Galiardi Wirpio, Pearl Itaflonning uopperi, Sarah Pitrone Merigjan, Verna Sawaksi Gaik, Kathryn Wilson ranchino, Mike Orlkh.

John PoU-rd. Mildred Mujevicft Wobrock, Ronald Louis Mezzano and Maurice Woznak. (Ronnie's Camera Shop). it must thank everyone Funeral Services Held For -jReunior Held By celebration such, a L- Anderson 3 I960 CUs sot WHS nf VOTT I aC -t (Isabel) C. The Wakefield High School grad- Than'kvou 83 3 9 ddy St died Friday fuating class of 1960 held their 10 -N hn Trnorning at 11:30 at Divine Infantiyear reunion on July 3 at the Lafce- au wno com- she has been hos-Cview Supper Club, as part of the j.nA«fl, jcuu.

italized or weeks Jubilee celebration. Some 40 Mrs. Isabel Anderson was were with their 11 Oct. 31, 1886 at Caro, and guests. ter of Judge and Mrs, Grace was led by Carolyn Lepinski 11.

She graduated A dinner was followed by a A Gayiord High ift 1903 and with the pledge to the flag. Ferr j5 institute. Big Rapids. Ylkanen vke president of was employed iri her father's law.tthe class was master of ceremoniess. office until her marriage on April-HHe read the class will and prophecv I we coufl but travel back, just a 14, 1909 Louis Anderson at also letters from those unable Gayiord.

They lived in Ewen until fto attend the affair. The class cong Alont; the dusty path which 1926 when the family moved to sung, and played by Linda Sjo- leads to yesterdays, Wakefield and she had lived here blom Salmi and led bv Atvin Nik- Thanks It ads. fhi Class of 193 Held Held 35th Reunion July 3 Members of the Class of 1935 of the Wakef eiW High School held their 33th anniversary reunion on Friday. Julv 3 at the Indianhead Mountain Lodge. A cocktail hour preceded a dinner served to 28 classmates and their spouses.

Mike Orlich led in grace and Roman Wojctehowski, class president, served as master of ceremonies. The colors of black and Wakefield and she had lived here blom Salmi and ted by Alvin Nik- We mightttmd Wany helpful things gincg A memorial to the departed we did not do, jj An erson died Jan. was read by Mrs. Tate, an in 1944 Mrs Anderson started-to treasurer, work as a sales clerk at Prizes were awarded as follows: Apparel Shop and remained Mrs. Tate, traveled the farthest: changed Aubera, booklet A large silver "35" flanked by black silhouettes of boy and girl graduates, hung behind the head Silver candles in black candle holders and a floral centerpiece red gladioli and red and white rsrnations decorated the speaker's table.

Miniature flags, boy and girl flat street, where the present city hall stands. While it served as a headquarters building, a museum and art gallery and information, it has been a (rest of the community's untold right inside its four Some nale have suggested that the WsJoeoekl Historical Society make a real effort to purchase the from Robert A. Burns, so that" one of our structures can be preserved. One of our former residents looked down main street and sadly commente on the fact that the Michaels Building was being demolished. Perhaps this project is for the entire community to think over very carefully what better way would we have, of preserving this community's great heritage than in a Joeal museum.

The Historical Society has done a tremendous job to date and a building would give them a greater opportunity to ad to the artifacts sthat made Wakefield. While the Society has not openly begun a fund drive to find a home for a local museum uny and all contributions will-fee greatly appreciated. It was amazing, that during the short the Headquarters build-" was in operation, it attracted numerous items of historical import. JHumy of historicl int: oftvc promised to dusplsy peronal collections in our local museum, once it became a reality. Sib Desonia, one of the descendants of Wakefield's original family, promised museum pieces.

We hope that Wakefield people will ponder this very carefully, because it does have a great deal of Wakefield's Historical Museum needs a 'home! WhSe many are still savoring the memory- of our wonderful Golden- Jubilee celebraton, many began talking about a celebration for 1971. We are of th, belief that our next observance should be one centered around Sunday Lake? "The jewel Jn our Many suggested activities have already been discussed. We're certain a gala can be achieved with a Water Carnival OT Mardi Gras of that type. We're open to suggestions. A final wrap-up meeting of the Golden Jubilee.

Committee was held Von Tuesday. We're happy to report that the entire extravaganza was successful from a financial point of view, preliminary estimates would indicate that we will come out in the black on this celebration. Everyone was very happy to hear this good So high is gradeur ito our dust, So near to-God to man We Duty whispers low "Thus ITie youth replies, "I CAN." And to the committee, we say, you did it. It was a marvelous jubi- Mlriam Circle of lee. When we send out a cal If or workers for next year's program-we She also had served as chaplain and youngest child; least" Hair, James matron of the chapter and belonged Ringsmuth; married the longest Kathy Krznarich Hero; most recently married, Tom Cvengros and psecia Iprize to Joyce Krook Budgick.

A social time followed the program. Club, the Wakefield Club and United Methodist church. Surviving are-one son, Committee "THANK See you next year. Family CSet-toeeth Roy Held hope that all "YES, Mrs. Wedding I'LL BE GLAD TO is Bolme, Bessemer; seven grand- Miss Mary Valesano daughter of the This is and five great-grandchfld- Mr.

and Mrs. Peter Valesano of the thing that will make Wakefield three, brothers, J. Tonn- Neguanee former Wakefield resi- PROGRESS send Detroit, Wayne, Gayiord and dents became the bride of Charles On behalf of the Golden Jubilee Lewis, Plymouth. Chard at Negaune on Saturday, Eastern Star service were con- July 11. ducted at 7:30 fp.

Sunday night. Among the attendants at the wed- Funeral services were held at ding were Miss Barbara Wirpio ss United Methodist Church Monday a bridesmaid and Michele Rydesks, afternoon at theJRev: Wallace Mr Mrs. Michael officiating. Burial-was in Lake- Rydeski was a Uttle flower girl. Cemetery- The remains were Attending the wedding from here taken to the church Monday morn- were Mrs.

Mae Johnson. Mr. and Hocking and with ing at 11, Delmet, Mrs. Angeline Serving as pallbearers were her Rydeski, Mrs. Arnie Wirpio and grandsons.

Christian, Hansi, and daughter Barbara, Mr. and Mrs. Hayward Ariderspn and Charles, Michael Rydeski and family. Mrs. Boline, Marian NegrorMr.

and Mrs. Charles attending Valesano, Mr. and Mrs, Dominic Mr. and Mrs. Howard An- Valesano and daughter Jane.

Mr. and Mr and Mrs. Hayward and Mrs. John Valesano, Green Bay, Chris- Valesano, Mrs. Neil Kevan and tian Anderson, Denver Mr.

daughter Kathy and Dianna Baynes. and Mrs Hans Anderson, Lakeville, Larson, Recent guests at the home of Mr. resi- Mr field, Mr and Mrs and Mr. and Mrs Ed Mr and'MrsV girl graduates walking hand hand down a silver road from a silver school house. Sliver numerals slso were on the covers- Wojciehowski welcomed the group and Martha Maki Juopperi lit 12 white candles placed on a silver tross in memory of the following deceased classmates: Francis Castle, Michael Milejvich, Violet Mattson Rlntamaki.

Marianne Bordano Artwich, Mildred Bessio Ellefson, Ann Laurich. Arthur Thompson, Stanley Graikoski. Leo Salmi, Roy Spray, Taurto Suorni and Anna Kaufman SamseUL Louis Mezzano. former state representative, spoke briefly. The class r.ientbers identified themselves and their spouses.

Gifts were awarded to the follow- class members: Mrs. Ruth Niemi O'Brien, the farthest and raost recently married; Jobn Pollard for the one longest in retirement: Mrs. Aili Kivi Psqtie for having the most grandchildren. A surprise visit to the reunion was made by Mr. and Mrs.

Edward per of Esst Lansing. Grapear was the and he. too addressed the group and Canby, Mrs- A M. Anderson, and Mrs. Delbert Tervo were-CpL Mis Ed Olson, Mrs Charles Nash- and Mrs.

Gordon Moyle and family lurid, and Mr and Mrs. Joseph of Detroit and Mr. Tervo's uncle Hocking and Straad, Ewen; Gary Hollenbeck, Carl Simila of Alexandria, Va. The former Barbara Coeur de Lene Idaho; Mr. and Moyle's ar Ephraim Slade, Marquette, dents.

Mr. Wojciehowski presented the centerpiece to Mrs. Martha Juopperi and thanked the committee "for its efforts in organising the class reunion. isaection Tuesday. August PRANK D.

STEMPIHAR ELECTED PRESIDENT BOARD OF EDUCATION The Wakefield Board of Education held an organizational meeting on Monday, July 13. A report from the County Board of Canvassers verified the election of John J. Tosco and Wilbert H. Junttila to lour year terms on the Board of Education. Certificates of acceptance, affidavits of eligibility and oaths of office were filed by the elected members.

The following officers were elected: President Frank D. Stempihar, President Pro Tern, A. James Gilbert, Secretary, William Kl Velin, Treasurer. Wilbert H. Junttila.

Appointments made included: Depositary for funds National Bank: Official Newspaper: Wakefield News School Attorney. Robert A. Burns and School Physician, Dr. J. R.

Franck. The official time for regular meetings was set as the second Monday of the month at 7:30 p. m. At the regular meeting which followed, the minutes were approved, current bills allowed and financial reports received. Communications included: Appreciation from VFW Auxiliayr, Wakefield Education Association re-negotiations; Department of Education, drivers education for handicapped; Department of Education, new bus regulation; Marquette-Alger Intermediate District meeting of tSate Board of Education; Crum Forster.

insuarnce inspection; Warren Holmes, architect; Department of Education, consolidation survey; U. P. Office Supply, bleachers; Michigan Council 55. AFL-CIO, negotiation; Michigan High" School Athletic Association, reimbursement; Michigan High School Athletic Assoca- tion, football practice: Wittosb Supply, water heater; Wakefield Insurance, student insurance. Bus bids were opened, and bids were received from: United Truck, Duluth: Ironwood; Schultz Equipment Iron Mountian and Cloon Motor, Wakefield.

Representatives of each of the bidders spoke to the board on their equipment The board voted to table the bids for tabluation in preparation for further study and action on July 23. "Hie board" agreed on examining the lfW-71 budget ow August 10 and set a hearing on the budget for Sept 14. A date for negotiating with the non-teaching staff was set for July 15. The board will be represented by William Velin and Elmer Bill. A date for negotiating with teaching staff was set for July 23.

The committee representing the board consists of Frank Stempihar, Edwin Aho and A. James Gilbert. Thomas Ferguson, Vocational Education Consultant, attended to the Intermediate District office, discussed with the board the up-coming election on raising one mill for Vocational Education in the Gogebic- Ontonagon Intermediate District. This will be voted in the August primary. The mobile unit for Vocational Education counseling was also discussed.

Bids will be called on furnishing a gas-fired hot water heater "for the main plant The Michigan High School Athletic Association has acted to aiith- orze football practice on limited basis to begin one week earlier in August This.will be optional with the schools. The board; voted to authorize such practice in Wakefield one coach in charge. The proposal of the Wakefield Insurance Agency on student accident insurance was approved by the board. This is and paid by the student A study of the feasibility of high school students to Bessemer for the study of Spanish has been carried on by the administration of the two school districts. The Wake- fieM board approved mature; an approach to the Bessemer Board of Education to determine-if such a project can be agreed The superintendent was authorized to seek an architect to discuss the preparation of specifications for a re-lighting project.

Certain tech- nica Requirements hav to be met in the preparation of plans for remodeling and renovating. The meeting adjourned at 11:30 p. m. WAKEHELD CLASS OF- 1960--Members of th -Wakefield High School Gail Simpnson Best, Janice Warren Nikula, Diane Pikka Kangas. Evelyn MidUkoski Rueinski, Alvin Nikula and Tom Gvengros.

Second row: Gwen Jlero, Lois Perona, JoAnn Forte, Marfianne Pikka, Charlotte Elliott Jasberg, Margaret Syreini Pohjala, Betty Karling Kaczmarek, Arlove row: Donald Mahon, Dominic Billie, James Ringsmuth, Gary Williams Gust Saarl, Gordon Seppa, Cara Bonello Niemi, Gretchen Maki Movrich, Class of 1960 who attended a reunion July 3 are, from left: First row- Nerva Albern, Carolyn Lepioski Tate. Mary Ringsusuth Bakac. Carole Gilbert, Carol Koski Anderson. Laurel Rydeski Angus, Kathy Krsaarich Johnson, Sharon Hwe Genva. Karen Petersn, Libertoski, Sally Davis Seppa Tetilaff, Janet Salmela Pascoe and Joyce Rrook Third John Juoni, Chester Dums, Ray Joki, Glen Peterson.

Bernard Ylkanen, Linda Sjoblom Salmi and Steven Malmberg. Shop) Reunion Held A family reunion was-held over the 4th of July weekend at the home of Mrs. Ted Rydeski A dinner was enjoyed and the group sat around catching up on the latest news. Attending were Mr, and Mrs. Roman Rydeski, Milwaukee; Mr.

and Mrs. Tom and Sister Marigene Maki of Stevens Point; Dr. and Mrs. Richard Lang and family Marris Mr. and Mrs.

Eino Frang, daughter Regina and son. James and his guest a school chum. Mrs. Frang is the former Regina Rydeski also attending were local relatives. Mrs.

Joseph W. Green and son of Gwinn are visiting her parents..