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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Aug 01, 1963
Page
11
Gary Hyde of rural Viola reported to West Point Military Academy July 1. A 1963 West Lima High School valedictorian, he excelled in music sports and forensics. He was nominated by Congressman Vernon Thomson and passed all entry tests.
Galesville Wisconsin shops announce a Krazy Day sales promotion for Friday August 9. Clerks and storeowners will wear crazy costumes and prizes will go to the best costumes and the best dressed store for embracing the Krazy theme.
The base area of the Great Pyramid of Giza covers about 13 acres and its apex rises roughly 451 feet. The height has been reduced by about 30 feet over centuries due to natural and human causes.
A testimonial banquet for Dr. H. B. Rohrer will be held at 7 30 p m on Monday August 5 at the Maple Grove Country Club Bangor Wis the event is open to the public Rohrer has served Western Wisconsin as a veterinarian for many years John Bosshard is general chairman Floyd Jones leads the program and gift committee Tickets are sold by W L Christopherson Elton Heinze Julius Severson or F J Schroeder members of the committee
Rev L H Jacobson announces monthly communion services at Zion Lutheran Church on the first Sunday and at Faith Lutheran on the third Sunday throughout the year in Blair Wisconsin.
The Inter state Commerce Commission, established by Congress in 1887, stands as the United States' oldest federal regulatory agency. It laid the groundwork for federal oversight of industry, transportation, and commerce, shaping regulatory governance for decades.
Caledonia Minn August 6 at 8 30 p m the Houston County Association for Retarded Children will meet at the Caledonia State Bank Dick Johnson of the Minnesota Department of Education will speak The group works to improve institutions for the retarded and advance special education and community facilities through state legislation
WAUKON Iowa two Allamakee Board of Education seats are open at the annual school meeting on Sept 9 Terms for Lester EllingsonDorchester and Ralph E JenkinsLansing expire this year Ballots will determine the two new members with Ellingson and Jenkins not seeking reelection
Wayne Bakken of Westby son of Mr and Mrs Maynard Bakken was presented the Pro Deo Et Patria Scout Award at Westby Coon Prairie Lutheran Church during Sunday service July 28. He is an Explorer Scout in Troop 76 with adviser Dr Wallace Erickson. Attending were fellow Pro Deo recipients and other Scouts pursuing the award.
J C Robbers deputy chief engineer of the Minnesota Highway Department will retire August 6 after more than 43 years with the department. He began in 1919 after World War I service and earned his civil engineering degree from the University of Minnesota.
Irene Olson formerly of Blair Wisconsin has been named a nominee for Oklahoma teacher of the year. She is the daughter of the late Cornel and Mrs Olson and is a Blair High School class of 1928 alumna with a University of Wisconsin Milwaukee bachelor’s degree.
Crawford Fair in Gays Mills Wisconsin runs Friday through Sunday August 2 to 4 1963. Highlights include Little League baseball tournament 9 a.m. start horse pulling contest 7 30 p.m. Saturday features judging band concert and Way Out revue with Prof Cosball and others. Sunday parade dairy queen presentation Fiesta performers and Wes Harrison close the event.
Viola Wisconsin reports an adequate fallout shelter under Farmers State Bank with two rooms, medical supplies water containers and basic foods for about 120 people. Three Geiger counters are present. Civil defense director Merald Glick coordinates. Bank plans to clean and paint the room late this summer.
Mrs Irene Briggs president of the Ettrick American Legion Auxiliary announces a countywide meeting at 8 p m Tuesday Aug 6 at the Cabin in the Pines Osseo Girls State representatives will be present Dorothy Engelsen French Creek was a delegate to Girls State from the Ettrick organization
Viroqua Wisconsin school district advertises for bids on or before August 5 to supply No. 2 fuel oil for 11 outlying elementary centers during the 1963 64 school year. Bids are submitted to the district business manager at Viroqua Senior High School.
Blair Wis. Blair High School class of 1948 celebrated its 15th anniversary with a July 27 reunion banquet at Club Midway Independence. Attendees included 32 members and a slate of organizers for the 25th reunion in 1973. Torasson presided as master of ceremonies.
New Albin Iowa Mt Oneta Camp of Royal Neighbors will meet at 8 p.m. Tuesday August 6 at the home of Mrs Marian Wey miller in town for a regular gathering and plan.
The Lenora Methodist Church in Mabel Minnesota will host an annual service at 3 p m Sunday August 4 with Dr George Butters Rochester as guest speaker The Lenora church dates to 1856 and preserves pioneer Christian dedication through yearly gatherings to honor founders and descendants of early settlers.
In Rev. O. M. Skindrud's absence, David Stewart will speak at Trinity Lutheran Church Sparta Wis at 8 and 9 30 a m Sunday Aug 4. Stewart has completed two years of resident graduate studies in an American Lutheran Church seminary and is finishing his intern year at Trinity Lutheran La Crosse under Rev Ernest Nelson.
Blair Market at Broadway and Arberg Avenue is remodeled and enlarged. Mr and Mrs Ray Blaske owners purchased the former Stone Electric two story building to expand the store.
NEW ALBIN Iowa The Town Council will meet in regular session at 7 p.m. Monday Aug 5 at town hall to discuss local matters and public business.
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