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Newspaper

Country Today

Location

Eau Claire, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

Aug 17, 1983

Page

12

Medicare signup made easier for Social Security recipients

Medicare enrollment for Social Security recipients is easier, automatic for most getting checks. Parts A and B cover hospital and medical costs, with premiums for Part A and Part B. Automatic enrollment applies to those receiving checks. others must apply or join during general enrollment. Contact Social Security for questions.

Dunn County church marks 125th anniversary milestone

The Little Elk Creek Lutheran Church celebrated its 125th anniversary, the oldest Lutheran church in Dunn County. The weekend included “A Night to Remember” with Norwegian costume music, plus worship Sunday honoring five former pastors and noting the 1920 building that followed earlier Froen and Little Elk Creek congregations.

Little Elk Creek Cranberry Creek Froen

Statue Damaged in Move to New Church

The statue nearly toppled during transport to the new church. damage is on the back but repairable with minimal scars. The Little Elk Creek Church now boasts a pipe organ donated in 1924 by Ludwig Tunis for 4000 dollars. Two large stained glass windows funded by Ladies Aid and Young Peoples Society cost 500 each in 1920. The church has over 300 members and aims to continue in faith for years.

Laur. Larsen Froen John Torgerson Little Elk Creek Haavik Freen Church Christ Ber Ludwig Tunis Little Elk Creek Church

Debate on Local Measured Service LMS Forum Planned

A CUB meeting and forum will feature Kathleen O Reilly and Dick Hart discussing LMS. The event Thursday Aug 18 at 7 p m in the Eau Claire Public Library will include area legislators and CUB members sharing views and questions with directors Patricia Wolff Freeman and Will Fantle.

Citizens’ Utility Board Kathleen O'Reilly Wisconsin Telephone Dick Hart CUB Patricia Wolff Freeman Hager City Will Fantle Eau Claire Eau Claire Public Library

Wisconsin Lawmaker Attacks Reagan Farm Policy Here

Madison Assemblyman Harvey Stower warns farm families that Reagan policies threaten Wisconsin. He cites $415 million lost federal aid, laboring budget debates, and calls for hearings on Rural Economic Development. He notes low farm population and mocks current dairy and grain programs as biased toward large firms.

Harvey Stower D-Amery President Reagan Wisconsin Stoner Mr. Stower Texas Agriculture Jim Hightower Reagan Amery Stower Subcommittee On Rural Economic Development Midwest

Equity hosts first special Fed Cattle Sale at Altoona

More than 200 head of fed cattle worth over 131000 sold during Equity Auction Market's special sale in Altoona on Aug 10. 205 head weighing 237010 pounds were entered with Holsteins averaging 1240 pounds and 54.28 per 100 pounds, beef cattle 1047 pounds at 57.09, five steers at 59.90 and 1200 pounds. Upcoming specials slated for the second Wednesday each month at 1030. Cattle brought in the night before or by 10 am sale day. Regular sales run Monday through Thursday. Field services available via Carl Thorson or Dave Fishbaugher at 835-3104.

Equity Dave Fishbaugher Altoona Carl Thorson Fishbaugher

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Social Securi Ty Terry Winters Medicare Dunn County Gerald Giving Jerome Trelstad Robert Johnson Arvid Myrhwold Richard Remn Richard Schroeder Gudbransdalen Norway Tore Hendrikson Ole Evenson Erik Gunderson Rev. Larsen Luther College Decorah Iowa Ole Kristofferson Perkins Torgerson William Wilson Amon Johnson E.J. Helsem Engish Freen A.S. Bunning Mem MFG South Eau Claire J&d MIG Cola Formea Storm Assemblyman Madison St. Croix White House U.S Neimeyer Rake & Todd Gruett Hyd Grinder Pittsburg Amco Neimeyer J.D Bear Cat Peterson Implement CO Whitehall
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