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Country Today

Location

Eau Claire, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

May 31, 1978

Page

5

Apple orchard founder Bill Connell dies at 69

Dunn County remembers Bill Connell, the Sunridge Orchard owner linked to the global Connell Red apple. The 34 year old mother tree in his 140 acre orchard sparked a world famous crimson fruit, patented in 1957, and helped popularize the one third bushel apple box. Bill Connell died last week, leaving a lasting legacy in horticulture.

Bill Connell Mr. Connell Connell Tom Dunn County Connell Orchard Tom Connell Bill Sunridge Orchard Hwy. 29 Here Spring Valley Apple U.S Connell Red

Wisconsin Personal License Plates Forms Available

Wisconsin motorists may obtain forms after June 1 for ordering personalized license plates but orders may not be placed until after July 1. Applications postmarked before July 1 will be rejected. walk in or telephone requests also will not be accepted. Forms available at driver license exam stations state patrol offices Madison Milwaukee registrations La Crosse County clerk by mail.

Wisconsin State Department of Transportation DOT State Patrol Madison Milwaukee la Crosse County P.O

First Great River Road dedication is Sunday

The Pepin dedication marks the first segment of the Mississippi River Parkway Great River Road, funded by the 1973 Federal Highway Act with a Sunday 3:30 p.m. ceremony featuring Congressman Al Baldus and state officials. The seven mile Hwy 35 segment, part of a two day celebration, includes parades tours street dances and open house at Pepin Manor Care Center.

Great River Road Pepin Pepin and Stock New Pepin Manor Care Center

Money Market Certificates Offered by Durand Federal Office

New MONEY MARKET CERTIFICATES range from 10 000 to 30 000 dollars and carry a 7.39 percent rate. The offer is selective and not for everyone. Call the Durand Federal Office in your community for complete details.

Durand Federal Office

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