Tom Harris builds Tom n Jerry batter empire in Wisconsin
David Harris, saloon keeper and Tom n Jerry batter entrepreneur, operates from Eau Claire basement with Big Bertha 140 quart mixer making nearly 10,000 quarts this year. His Gomez label batter, sold through Indianhead Frozen Foods and Lee Beverage, targets Kemps, grocers, taverns, and clubs in west central Wisconsin.
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Gomez
Eau Claire
David Harris
Gomez Tavern
Fall Creek
Mr. Harris
Wisconsin
Kemps
Harris
Old Town Inn
Indianhead Frozen Foods
Lee Beverage
Children’s book wins interest after contest
Mrs. Hovde began writing the book on Aug. 5, 1974, met the Nov. 1, 1974, contest deadline, and though the book did not win, Cook company expressed publishing interest after revisions. She followed the suggestions in her own way and the book went to its first printing in September 1976.
County fair board picks new members
St Croix County Fair Board elected four new members for three year terms at its recent annual meeting in Glenwood City. Names include Mrs. Bob Pitzschneider Star Prairie Wm Allom Roy Meyers Glenwood City and Wes Sander Baldwin. Vernon Dull Roberts was named a one year county board representative. The 1979 fair is slated for July 25 28 at Glenwood City. The report also notes new printings and sales of two local children books about Jed and a bobcat titled Winter of the White Tail Buck and Bobcat with prices and distribution details.
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St. Croix County
Bob Pitzschneider
Star Prairie
Wm. Allom
Roy Meyers
Glenwood City
Wes Sander
Baldwin
Vernon Dull
Roberts
Christian News Service
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Tom, Jerry
San Antonio
Texas
Trempealeau County
Acorn
Centerville
State Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection
Fall Creek Tavern
Bateman Tavern
Food and Drug Administration
Land O’ Lakes
St. Paul
Gateway Foods
la Crosse
Copps
Tom Weizenegger
Jim Craig
Tom
Tomn Jerry
T. Gomez
Gomez Saloon Y
Restau
County Fair Board
Craig
Jed
David ¢. Cook
Wendy Kinderma
Jeanne Hovde
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