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Country Today in Eau Claire, Wisconsin

21 Dec 1983

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Country Today

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Eau Claire, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

Dec 21, 1983

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5

Chequamegon Forest Provides Wisconsin Christmas Tree

A 44 foot balsam fir from Chequamegon National Forest, located 18 miles northwest of Medford near Kathryn Lake Campground, was chosen as Wisconsin’s official Christmas tree. Present for the decorating were Rep. Heron Pink Van Gorden, Sen. Walter John Chilson, and Rep. Robert Larson, all Republicans from nearby districts.

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Wisconsin Chequamegon National Forest Douglas Obey David Obey D-Wis Medford Kathryn Lake Heron “Pink” van Gorden R-Neillsville Walter John Chilson Wausau Robert Larson
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Wisconsin tree growers supply Daley Center massive 40 ft evergreen

Peterson and Latzig Co. Inc of Merrill supply the 40 foot balsam atop a 40 foot pole at Chicago’s Daley Center, wrapped by 80 trees for the largest centerpiece yet. The firm, selling to Illinois and other states, reports 188 orders this year up from 167, with a new shop planned to meet rising demand and 60 workers in peak season.

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Merrill Wisconsin Daley Chicago Daley Center Peterson and Latzig Co. Inc Capitol Madison Illinois Peterson and Latzig Warren Latzig Wausau Iowa South Dakota Tennessee Michigan
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