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THE WAKEFTELD NEWS VOLUME 54, 3 George Zorich, Ex-Pro Football Player Died The funeral services for Mr. George Zorich of 516 John Street, Rensselaer insurance broker and realtor, who passed away at his residence at 7:30 a. m. Saturday, Oct. 14, was held from Trinity Methodist church at 2 p.

m. Tuesday -with the Rpv. James Bennett and Rev. Loren Campbell condusting the rites. The remains laid in state for one hour preceding the services.

Interment was in Weston cemetery. Mr. Zorich was born in Wakefield November 24 1918, the son of Mr. and Mrs. Steven Zorich, Plymouth Location.

Mr. Zorich was married to Miss Jacqueline Dean, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. D. Delos Dean, in Rensselaer on January 1, 1947.

He became associated with the late Mr. Dean in the Dean-Zorich insurance agency 21 years ago. Mr. Zorich was graduated from Wakefield High School in 1937, and from Northwestern University in February, 1941, with a double major in History and Education and minored in Meteorology and Geology. He was a member of Sigma Nu Fraternity.

He served from 1942 to 1944 in an anit-aircraft division of the Coast Artilley, from which he was discharged as second lieutenant, due to physical disability. He had the honor of being the first man in the history of Fort Eustis, Virginia, to be selected to enter Officer's Candidate School, after eight weeks of basic training. He starred in football, basketball, and track in high schol and made All-Big Ten guard and All American mention with the "Wildcasts," at Northwestern. He played two and one-half years of professional footbtill with the Chicago Bears and made the second team on the All-Pro Team selected in the National League in 1944. Mr.

Zorich was a member of Trinity Methodist church of Rensselaer and Sigma Nu fraternity and planner and member of the City Park Board. He was a leader in promoting and developing the parks' summer athletic programs and other entertainment features. Mr. Zorich is survived by his wife and two sons, Bruce and Chris of the parental home; his parents of Wakefield, Michigan, and the following sisters and brothers, Mrs. Roman (Mary) Yatchak of Lansing, Mrs.

Jack (Ann) Buhs of Peekshill N. Mrs. Carl (Jeanne) Janisch of LaPorte, Steven Zorich of Hollywood, Michael Zorich of Los Angeles and Robert Zorich of Pipestone, Minn. He was preceded in death by a son, two brothers and a sister. The death of this prominent and popular citizen is one that deeply affects all age groups; especially the younger people among whom he was so active in their development.

He was an exemplary citizen who fitted so well into the spirit of the community and its progressive and forward-looking projects. He was a sincere man, a loyal friend, who was deeply devoted to our people and the city's interest. His graciousness and friendliness and daily association with our people will be greatly missed. WAKEPIELD NEWS, THURSDAY. (XTOlJKR Open House Nov.

9 Wakefield Public Library At a recent meeting of the Wakefield Public Library Board, it was decided to hold "Open House" on Thursday, November 9, 1967 from 2 to 5 p. m. and 6:30 to 8:30 p. m. in celebration of 'National Book Week.

All residents of WakefieM and Wakefield, Marenisco and Watersmeet Townships, and any interested persons are invited to visit the Library, which is celebrating its 3rd anniversary in its present quarters on the second floor of the City Hall. Coffee will be served. Hosting the event will be Mrs. Gertrude Walstrom, Librarian, and the members of the Library Board, consisting of Mr. Harry L.

Trezise, President; Mr. Eugene R. Maki, Vice President; Mrs. Herbert C. Juopperi, Secretary-Treasurer; and Mrs.

F. W. Duffin and Mrs. Harold Graves, Trustees. Other Library personnel include Mrs.

Willis Harvey, Assistant Librarian, and Student Assistants, Mary Foster, Melita Juopperi and Dawn Sawaski. Please note that because of "Open the Library will observe the following hours for Thursday and Friday, November 9 and 10, 1967: Thursday, November 9: 2 to 5 o'clock p. m. and 6:30 to 8:30 p. m.

Friday, November 10: 2 to 5:30 p. only. No evening hours. PERSONALS John Haapala, 76 Died At His Home Tuesday John Haapala, 76, 1603 Maki Street, died suddenly at his home on Tuesday, Oct. 24, at 12:05 p.

m. He was born Dec. 17, 1890, at Wirtan- pitaja Waasa, Finland. He came to the United States in 1909, settling in Ishpeming. He then moved to Kimble, in 1933, where he operated a farm.

In 1947 he came to Wakefield and hos lived here since. He worked for the Connor Lumber and Land retiring 10 years ago. He was first married to Anna Peltonen, who died in 1932. He then married Maria Dahlbacka on June 23, 1933. Surviving are his wife Maria, one son Waino, Moose Lake, Minneapolis, on son John died in 1939.

Also surviving are six step-daughters, Mrs. John Aho, Hurley; Mrs. Hilding Wikfors, Des Plaines, Mrs. Harry Nelson, Chicago; Mrs. Eino Waarola, Adams, Mrs.

Niilo Hill, Ironwood and Mrs. Kenneth Shouldice, Soo St. Marie; three step-sons, Sulo Dahlbacka, Brighton, Toivo Dahlbacka, Waukegan; and Arthur Dahlbacka, Ironwood. Three brothers, Toivo Haapala of Eben, and Emil and Arvid of Finland. Lakeside Memorial Chapel will be open for visitation at 2:00 p.

m. on Thursday, Oct. 26, Funeral services will be held on Friday, Oct. 27, at 2:00 p. m.

at the Lakeside Memorial Chapel with then the Hv. Wayne Kuusisto officiating. Burial will be in Riverside Cemetery at Ironwood. Korpi-Marshall Mr. and Mrs.

Arnold J. Korpi of Ishpeming formerly of Wakefield announce the marriage of their daughter, Susan Elizabeth, to Dr. J. C. Douglas Marshall, the son of Mr.

and Mrs. William Marshall, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, on Sept. 1, 1967 in Elkton, Maryland. The former Miss Korpi is a graduate of Wakefield High School and Michigan State University. She attended the University of Bonn, Germany, and is presently a candidate for a master's degree in German literature at the University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia.

Dr. Marshall is a graduate of Germantown Academy and Princeton University. A former member of the faculty at St. Pau's School, Concord, New Hampshire, he received his Ph.D. in Classical Studies from the University of Pennsylvania.

He is presently an assistant professor of Classics at Oberin Colleg, Oberlin, Ohio. Wakefield Student Accepts Job In Minneapolis Dennis C. Allison, a recent graduate of the United Technical Institute, Milwaukee private technical school, has accepted a position at the Honeywell in Minneapolis. A May, 1966 graduate of Wakefield High School, Dennis is the son of Mr. and Mrs.

Wesley Allison, Johnson Road. He was one of 33 students who completed training during October in United Technical Institute's department of elctronic technology. The class received its diplomas at commercemnt exercises held in Milwaukee October 12, in the Central YMCA auditorium. Housing Commission Met The Housing Commission met in regular session Tuesday, Oct. 24, at 7:15 p.

m. Meeting came to order and Bob Wesson of Ruble Kaple Duluth, -was introduced. He went through one of the new forms, that have to be filled out for Hud of Chicago, with the group, explaining various parts as they went along. As soon as the site selection is approved by the government they can begin to answer some of these Also it was noted, that in the near future civic groups in the city, will under take a house to house analysis, getting the general feeling of the low housing project and also an idea on prospective tenants. This analysis is necessary.

The site that the group has chosen now, is the Longyear property and the Bprgaro property, and are now awaiting its approval. Leaguers To Have Progressive Dinner Sunday The Junior Luther League of the Immanuel and First Lutheran are having a progressive dinner at 4:30 P. m. on Sunday, October 29. The course will begin with soup served at the home of Joan Haukkala: salad at Rev.

and Mrs. Wallace Leon's home, the main course will be served at the home of Rev. and Mrs. Wayne Kuusisto and the dessert will follow, and will be served at the home of Mr. and Mrs.

Ray Norkoli. The mothers of the Junior leaguers are preparing the courses. After dinner the group of leaguers will be attending the Reformation Service at 7:30 at the high school gym. Any seventh, eighth or ninth graders of either of the two churches that hasn't ben contacted yet and want to attend, should call Mrs. Wayne Kuusisto.

Mr. and Mrs. Johnson have returned from a visit with their son and family the Harlan W. Johnsons, in Hudson, Wisconsin. Previously they had visited in Milwaukee with their daughter and son, Barbara and Phil, and families; and with the Marshall Grotenhuises in Downers Grove, Illinois.

They attended the meetings of the Grand Chapter of Michigan, Order of Eastern Star at Grand Rapids. While there they visited with Mr. and Mrs. H. Eliason and the J.

H. Davies family in Muskegon. Mrs. Murray Hopkins, of Brimingham. Mich, is spending a week her with her mother.

Mrs. Celest Buccanerio. Mr. and Mrs. John Lane returned from an extended visit with their son and'daughter in law, Mr.

and Mrs. John Lane and daughter Lisa Marie, at Cheyenne, Wyoming. On their return they visited at the O'Drobinak home at Whiting. and also at Milwaukee with the William Lane family. John Lane, son of Mr.

and Mrs. John Lane, this city was discharged from the service on Sept. 15. He is now assistant manager of the Sears-Roebuck store in Cheynne, Wyoming, where they are making their home. Mr.

and Mrs. Kenneth Wienatidt have recived word that their son. Kenneth David, is now stationed at the Naval Base in San Diego, for his basic training, upon passing his physical examination at Milwaukee or entry in the U. S. Navy.

The Wakefield Cooperative representatives Nels Krook, Everett Lake and John Kallinen were among more than 40 Midland directors, members and employees from Michigan's Upper Peninsula, who were greeted by A. J. Smaby, general mamager of Midland Cooperatives, when the group visited Midland's home office at Minneapolis. -j. Mrs.

Bernard Bender and Mr. and Mrs. Craig Squieres and baby of Cassopolis, spent the week end visiting at the home of Mr. and Mrs. John Tosco and with other relatives and friends.

Mrs. Bender is the former Adeline Tosco. Irving Wiita of Menominee Falls, spent the weekend at the home of Mr and Mrs. Eino Haukkala and with other relatives and friends. He attended the funeral of Uno Hendrickson.

Mr. and Mrs. Charles Christiansen and son Rick of Aurora. spent several days at the home of Mrs. Christiansen's sister and brother-law-law, Mr.

and Mrs. Roger Sailer. Miss Paulette Halberg Minneapolis spent the weekend at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Elsworth Halberg.

Carlo Mattson of Germantown, spent the weekend visiting relatives and friends and also attended the funeral of Uno Hendrickson. Mr. and Mrs. Joe Launch of Hoyt Lakes. Minnesota, spent the weekend visiting with relatives and friends.

The Launch's are former Wakefield residents. A special Reformation Service to commemorate the 450th Reformation Anniversary will be held at the Wakefield High School gym on Sunday, October 29, at 7:30 p. m. Mr. and Mrs.

John C. Curley of week visiting with Mrs. Curiey's LaPuente. California, spent one mother, Mrs. Lydia Ketola and also visited with other relatives and friends.

Recent guests at the home of Mrs. Anna Smith were Mrs. Jack Kari- oja, sister from Port Arthur, Canada and Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Cox of Ottawa.

Mrs. Cox is a niece of Mrs. Smith. Mr. and Mrs.

Rudolph Fess of Elmhurst, 111. recently visited at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Michael Celello. City Council Held Special Meeting Monday At a special meeting of the City Council on Monday.

October 23. at 4:30 p. m. action wais taken to authorize the use of the proceeds on the sale of the $14.000 treasury bills from the general fund and the $3.000 budgeted for the TO 14 tractor and $1.000 of the amount budgeted for the Michigan Shovel toward payment of the end loader and snow blower. The snow blower is to be paid in full upon satisfactory performance of both machines.

Also, they rescinded the previous action on the date the council meetings arc held. A resolution was passed that on the 3rd Tuesday of each month at 7:00 p. m. the City Council wil meet. A resolution was adopted to institute proceedings to vacate, discontinue and abolish the alley in Block 28.

the Original Plat. A Public Hearing is to be held on Tuesday. Nov. 21. at 4:30 p.

m. Any objections to this vacating may be filed to the City Clerks office in writing. All persons interested may have an opportunity to be heard at the Hearing. A building permit from Ed Lane was approved. Also a thank you letter from the Arts Crafts Club was received and placed on file.

Funeral Services Held For Uno Hendrickson. 39 Uno O. Hendrickson, 39. of 306 Lahti died at 4:24 p. m.

Wednesday at Divine Infant Hospital, where he had been a patient since Oct. 12. He was born here Feb. 2. 1928 and had lived here his entire life.

He was graduated from Wakefield High School with the class of 1945 and was employed at the Sunday Lake Mine until it closed. Most recently he was a foreman at White Pine. He was a member of First Lutheran Church. He was married here Dec. 21, 1948 to Elaine ArmaU.

who survives him. together with a son. Daniel, student at Ferris State College. Big Rapids one daughter. Jean, at home, and his father.

Oscar Hendrickson. Wakefield. Two brothers, Kalervo and Toivo Luoma. preceded in death. Funeral services were held Saturday at 2 p.

m. at the First Lutheran Church with the Rev. Wayne Kuusisto officiating. The remains were taken to the church at 11 a. m.

Saturday. Burial was in Lakeside Cemetery. Pallbearers were Stanley Armata. Jack Ahola. Leonard Rukkila.

MU- ford Londo. Arvo Seppa and Alpo Maki. Out of town persons attending the services were Mr. and Mrs, Otto Hendrickson, and Mrs. Anne Sletton.

Republic, Mr. and Mrs. Wesley Hendrickson and sons of Iron Mountain. Mr. and Mrs.

Esko Lepisto and children of Phelps, Mrs. Esther Wakefield and daughters of Joliet. I1L. Mr. and Mrs- Richard Bennetts.

Mr. and Mrs. Richard Bennetts Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Bennetts.

Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Holemo. Mr. and Mrs.

Stanley Armata and son Mike. Mr. and Mrs- Frank Kavinsky. Mr. and Mrs.

Edward Armata and Susan and Edward, William Gleeson and Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Yatchak of Ironwood. Clarence Johnson and Dan of Bessemer. Mr.

and Mrs. Lawrence Neault. Mr. and Mrs. Leo Neault, Mr.

and Mrs. Matt Helsten. Robert Trsgembo. and Mr, and Mrs. August Helsten, Mr.

and Mrs. William Helsten, Mr, and Mrs. Ronald Lawrence, Mr. and Mrs. Arvo Seppa, and Mrs.

Heino Seppa of Ishpem- ins. Mr Mrs. William Larson of Palmer. Mrs. Charles Mattson of Watton, Kenneth Yatchak of Green Bay.

Mrs. Harvey Ross of Davidson. Mr. and Mrs. Bruno Pesavento, of Birnamwood and Mr.

and Mrs. Toivo Kettuenen of East Lake, Ohio, Miss Beverly Halberg of Minneapolis spent the weekend at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Leroy Halberg. Receives Degree Vicki Jean Sanchez, daughter of Mr.

and Joseph Sanchez, Sullivan, received her bachelor of arts degree at Michigan State University of Michigan Sept. 1, 1967. Vicki at present is attending the University of Michigan working toward her master degree. She is a graduate of the Wakefield High School. Funeral Services For William Rcgolinski Friday WiliisR 72.

died Monday evening at 6:25 at the Divine Infant Hospital where he had been a patient since Oct. 12. He was born March 13. 1894 at Wakefield and had lived here most of his life except for a term in service during World War I. He served with the 327th Infantry of the 82nd Division of the U.

S. Army. He attended the Wakefield schools. Surviving are three sisters, Mrs. William Wigg and Mrs.

Samuel Neznanski of Wakefield. and Mrs- Frank Mackowski of Milwaukee, one brother. Louis Regolinski of Marenisco. Funeral services will be held Friday morning at 9 at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church with the Rev. Roland Dion officiating.

Burial will be in Lakeside Cemetery. Lakeside Memorial Chapel will be open for visitation beginning at Thursday afternoon. Area Lutherans to Observe The 450th Anniversary of the Reformation in Special Service The Reverend Doctor Henry J. Eggold. Professor of Practical Theology.

Concordia Seminary, Springfield. Illinois, will be the featured speaker at Trinity Lutheran Church, Ironwood. on Sunday evening, Oct. 29. at 7 p.

on the occasion of the 450th Anniversary of the Luth- Reformation. Dr. Eggold will address the gathering on the theme. "The Hertiage of the Reformation" on the basis of I Peter Participating in this festival service will be the Rev. Reino W.

Hcikkine.i, host pastor and first liturgist. The Rev. Clifford P. Brege, Trinity Lutheran Church. Bessemer, will be the second liturgist.

The lectors will be the Rev. Toivo Miettinen. Bethany Luthran Church of Wakefield and Messiah Lutheran Church. Marenisco and the Rev. Thomas C.

Truebrnback, Saint Luke Lutheran Church, Ironwood and Saxon Lutheran Church. Saxon. Special choral music will be furnished by a thirty voice choir under the direction of Mrs. Carl Forslund, Ironwood. The organist will be Mrs.

Andrew J. Hendrickson Ironwood. The Reformation offering will be for "This Is The the Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod's award winning color television series that portrays the Gospel message of the Reformation in a weekly dramatic series. The event being commemorated is the historic act of Martin Luther on October 31, 1517, when he posted on the door of the Castle Church in Wittenberg, Germany, his famous Ninety-five Theses attacking abuses connected with the granting of indulgences excusing sinners from purgatorial punishments. Luther did not seek to divide the church: his concern was its renewal.

His statement was intended to be the basis of a scholarly discussion that would clarify the issue. But the events that followed led him to the conviction that no reformation within the existing structure was possible. From his first doubt of the Scriptural validity of indulgences, he began to question many other practices of the church. At the Diet of Worms in 1521. Luther resisted all efforts to persuade him to recant and both privately and publicly reiterated his position that he could not renounce his beliefs unless convinced of his error on the basis of the Scriptures.

"It is neither safe nor prudent to do anything against conscience," he told the Diet. "Here I stand -I cannot do otherwise. God help me. Amen." The straggle between Luther and Rome resulted from what has been called the tragic necessity of the and the Augustianian monk emerged as the father of Protestantism and the principle teacher of Lutheranism. 1967 marks the 450th year since the young monk Luther posted the theses that started the Reformation.

During these days the vast majority of the more than nine million Lutherans in the United States alone gather for worship to observe the anniversary of certainly one of the most significant events in the history of Christianity and the world. SUBSCRIPTION RATE: $3.00 PKR Change Your Clocks Sunday Congressman Phil Ruppe today released a letter to him from the Department of Transportation stating that common carriers and government installations will observe Central Standard Time after October 29 in the Upper Peninsula. The I'-Ucr to Ruppe was from John L. Sweeney. Assistant Secretary for Public Affairs, U.

S. Department of Transportation. The letter said in part: As you know. Title 49, Part 239 of the Code of Federal Regulations describes the boundary line between the Eastern and Central Time Zones as running through the Straits of Mackinac. This places all of the Upper Peninsula in the Central Time Zone.

On the last Sunday of October (the 29th), the Act vides that the clock should be rest to the non-advanced time-of each time zone. This means the official time in the Upper Peninsula would be Central (non-advanced) Standard Time. It is expected that all government installations and common carriers will be observing official time as required by the Uniorm Time Act. Sincerely, Signed John L. Sweeney Assistant Sercetary for Public Affairs "This means," Ruppee said, "that any counties deciding to ignore the Federal Time Act by remaining on Eastern Standard Time will probably be fac-'d with dual time within the county since the post offices, air lines, universities and so forth will probably be operating on Central Standard Time." Ruppe said that had he been in Congress at the time the Uniform Time Act passed he would have opposed it because, "it does not give consideration to local conditions.

However." Ruppe added, "the law is on the books, and while officials of the Department of Transportation have indicated they will exercise lenincy and human judgment in enforcemnt, I guess a Federal agency has no choice but to stand behind and enforce a federal law." Death Notice Word has been received of the death of Stephen O'Drobinak of Whiting of Whiting. Indiana, husband of the former Bertha Koski of Wakefield. Surviving besides his wife are one son and one daughter. Funeral service were held Wednesday. October 25.

at Whiting. BAZAAR AT VFW The Veterans of Foreign Wars Auxiliary members are having a Bazaar in conjunction with the Youth Ar: Show on Friday, Oct. 27, from 1:00 to 4:00 p. the VFW quarters. Coffee and donuts will served Abr-ut 12 inches of snow hit the the range in the last 12 hours with just pverythins tied up and no let-up in sight Divine Infant Hospital News ADMISSIONS Oct.

17: Mrs. Linda Linna, Bruce Crossing, medical; Mr. Oscar Wolfe, Ewen, mdical; Mr. Stanley Perem- sky. Ramsay, medical; Mr.

Wallace Lehto. Iron wood, medical: Mrs. Darrel Randall, Wakefield, medical. Oct. 18: Mrs.

Bernard Eppolite, Bessemer, medical: Mr. and Mrs. Anthony Tijan. a son. Hurley; Mr.

and Mrs. Dennis Pairolero a daughter, Bessemer: Sara Halme, Wake- fisld, medical: Mr. Gasper Gurik, Ironwood, medical: Mrs. Amelia Tiebel, Wakefield. surgical: Mr.

Victor Nurmi, Wakefield. medical; Mr. Leonard Twiggs, Bessemer, medical; Mrs. Joseph Tarro, Wakefield, surgical. Oct.

20: Mr. and Mrs. David Fisher a daughter, Ramsay; Mr. and Mrs. Reino Mattson, a son, Bergland: Gerald Borseth, Bergland, medical; Mrs.

Dennis Driscoll, Marenisco. medical: Mr. Walter Grabowski Wakefield, medical. Oct. 21: Mrs.

Einor Wertanen, Wakefield, injury; Pearl Stone, Ironwood, surgical. Oct. 22: Mr. Fred Manninen, Anvil injury: Mr. Robert Manninen, Anvil, injury; Mr.

Lozo Lunich, Wakefield. medical: Mrs. George Leskinen. Wakefield, injury; Mr. Robert Miesbauer, Ewen, medical; Mr.

and Mrs. Donald Jacobson a daughter. Bessemer: Mrs. Dorothy Wilczewski, Ramsay, medical. DISCHARGES Oct.

IT: Mrs. Olga Roberge, Wa- kofield; Mrs. William Peterson and son, Bessemer; Mrs. Joseph Uremovich, Ironwood; Mrs. Effie Yatchak, Wakefield.

Oct. IS: Mr. William Doughty, Wakefield; Mrs. Norman Berg, Bessemer. Oct.

19: Mrs. Bernard Eppolite, Bessemer; Mr. Stanley Peremsky, Ramsay; Mrs. Anna Colovich, Ironwood: Mr. Leonard Twiggs, Bessemer: Duffy Kopsi, Bruce Crossing.

Oct. 20: Mr. Gasper Gurik, Ironwood: Donna Latvala, Bergand: Mrs. Joseph Tarro, Wakefield. Oct.

21: Mrs. Oscar Huhtala, Paynesville: Mrs. Cecilia Madden, Trout Creek: Mrs. Darrel Randall, Wakefield: Gerald Borsth, Bergland: Sara Halme, Wakefield. Oct.

22: William Toomey, Bergland: Mrs. Dennis Driscoll, Marenisco; Mr. Walace Lehto, Ironwood; Mrs. Cora Bullen. Wakefield: Mr.

Oscar Pelto. Ewen Mr. Robert Manninen, Anvil; Mrs. Dennis Pairo- lero and daughter. Iron River: Mrs.

Anthony Tijan and son, Hurley..