32nd National Guard Division Ends Postwar Encampment at Camp McCoy
The 32nd National Guard Division completes its third annual postwar two week encampment at Camp McCoy Wisconsin with field maneuvers and nights in pup tents. Maj. Gen. Jim Dan Hill calls the event a distinct success as troops prepare to disperse by truck bus plane and train. Multiple troop trains on different routes will transport Guardsmen to Beloit Janesville Madison Portage Berlin Ripon and other destinations with detailed arrival times and armory drop sites. Charter buses will take guardsmen to Waukesha Jefferson Fort Atkinson Whitewater Elkhorn and River Falls while others depart by truck or plane.
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Camp Mccoy
Wis
Wisconsin
32Nd
Jim Dan Hill
Red Arrow
Milwaukee Road
Cam McCoy
Plymouth
Milwaukee
Oconomowoc
Watertown
Columbus
Beloit
Janesville
Stoughton
Madison
Portage
Berlin
Ripon
Waupun
Hartford
Beaver Dam
Horicon
Aupun
North Western Road
Marinette
Oconto
Green Bay
Appleton
Neenah
Oshkosh
Fond du Lac
Waukesha
Jefferson
Fort Atkinson
Whitewater
Elkhorn
River Falls
Construction Of School Considered At De Soto
Paving on highway 44 between Caledonia and Spring Grove reached completion for 10.2 miles. The village widened edges to 22 feet with curb and gutter underway. Woodrich Construction Co. of Hopkins led about 60 workers. state engineers counted 15. If weather holds, traffic could start in about four weeks.
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Spring .Grove
Minn
Caledonia
Spring Grove
Woodrich Construction Co
Hopkins
State Highway Department
Special school meeting called near Kendall Wis
A rural residents committee plans a meeting August 8 at 8 30 pm at the Herb Witt farm on highway 71 between Kendall and Elroy next to Glendale school. David Bogue Portage attorney for the Rural Schools association will speak to interested rural and other attendees about opposition to forced district integration and potential court costs and tensions.
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Kendall
Wis
Herb Witt Farm
Highway 71
Kendall and
Elroy
Glendale
David Bogue
Portage
Rural Schools Association
Dentist Elected Commander in Fourth American Legion District
WAUKON Ia Special Dr R H Wheat a Waukon dentist has been elected commander of the fourth American Legion district The Rev Joseph Krocheski of St Marys church in a neighboring township was named chaplain
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Waukon
R. H. Wheat
Fourth American Legion
Joseph Krocheski
St. Mary’s Church
Lions At Galesville Stage Soap Box Derby
Galesville Lions sponsor a soap box derby for boys ages 11 to 15 who will build their own entries. Last year nearly a score competed on Lake road hill with winners Danny Cram and Robert Taylor. Vehicles must have 30 inch axles 10 inch wheels and total weight under 175 pounds. Ludwig Kroner oversees the event.
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Galesville
Wis
Galesville Lions
Lake Road Hill
Danny Cram
Robert Taylor
Cram
Ludwig Kroner
Tomah Plans Survey for New Street Lighting System
Tomah Wisconsin special report states the city council assigns the street lighting committee to study ornamental lighting options for the business district. The plan includes mercury vapor units from Highway 12 16 intersection to Milwaukee Road tracks, curb placement in business areas, and roadside boulevard lighting in residential zones. Estimates place total cost around 40000 with financing questions and possible merchant contributions. William Pelz chairs the committee as officials review phased installation and underground cable issues from the 1921 system.
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Tomah
Wis
Superior Avenue
Milwaukee Road
Spring Grove Group Tours Decorah During Rain
Trinity Lutheran church members from Spring Grove Minnesota visited Luther College Decorah Iowa last Sunday. The C. K. Preus gymnasium was used for services and as shelter during the downpour. Gausta paintings were displayed in the women's gymnasium. After rain a tour visited Kore library Larsen hall and Brandt hall.
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Spring Grove
Minn
Trinity Lutheran Church
Luther College
Decorah
C. K. Preus
Gausta
Koren
Larsen Hall
Brandt Hall
Woman From Waukon Taken To Rochester For Polio
Mrs. Kenneth Howe of Waukon was taken to Rochester hospital Tuesday night for polio treatment. Early indications showed no paralysis. She first became ill Saturday evening and was diagnosed with polio at Decorah hospital.
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Decorah, In
Kenneth Howe
Waukon
Rochester Hospital
Decorah Hospital
Come For Visit CALEDONIA Minn Mrs Eleanor Glover
Mrs. Eleanor Glover of Min represents a visit to Caledonia Minnesota in a special item. The note mentions a welcome or social call with locals.
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Caledonia
Minn
Eleanor Glover
Min
Church Votes For Addition To Building In Wisconsin
Our Saviors Lutheran of Whitehall Wisconsin with Rev O G Birkeland plans a fall erection of a two story Sunday school building at the rear of the church. The estimated cost about seventy thousand dollars has been largely raised by donations. Architects Thorson Thorson Forest City Iowa were authorized to draft blueprints and groundbreaking is planned during the churchs 80th anniversary observances in September.
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Whitehall
Wis
Our Saviour’s Lutheran
O. G. Birkeland
Thorson
Return To Coast After Mindoro Stop
Mr and Mrs Frank Siler and son Judson have returned to Orland California from Mindoro Wisconsin after visiting the Fred Mulder residence They left California in June by the southern route and visited relatives in South Carolina and Florida They will return by the northern route Mrs Siler formerly Miriam Elton taught at Mindoro state graded school and now teaches in California The Silers own an almond and olive ranch.
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Mindoro
Wis
Frank Siler
Judson
Orland
Calif
Fred Mulder
Silers
California
South Carolina
Florida
Siler
Miriam Elton
Mindoro State Graded School
Genoa Homemakers Hold Business Meet
Genoa Wisconsin special report notes a Genoa homemakers group meeting at Frank Conrad home. After a business session, members Mines Bernard Clements Jake Ghelfi Joseph Jambois Art Ristow and Tony Fanello won card game honors. Next meeting set for August 17 at Mrs. Maxa’s home in Viroqua.
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Genoa
Wis
Aup
Frank Conrad
Mines
Bernard Clements
Jake Ghelfi
Joseph Jambois
Art Ristow
Tony Fanello
Maxa
Viroqua
Reunion plans made for 1952 centennial homecoming
A 1945 class reunion was held at Spring Grove recreation park. It was decided to meet again in 1952 during the centennial celebration and then every ten years during homecoming days. Attendees included Superintendent and Mrs. Albert Hijelle and family and many graduates and their families from Spring Grove and nearby towns.
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Spring Grove
Minn
Albert Hijelle
Messrs
Mmes
Rober
Budde
Orvis Bucholz
Kathy
la Crosse
Ralph Moulis
Andy
Real Estate Changes Noted At Galesville
Galesville Wisconsin reports local moves as Sidney Johnson family settles in C A Kellman property. Glen Boullions buy and move into residence from Mina Olson. Orvis Anderson and family take over Smith Appliance store dwelling. Calvin Hedlund and family relocate from Clear Lake to Gordon Danuser home. Danusers relocate to Winona for Gordon’s college course.
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Galesville
Wis
Sidney Johnson
C. A
Danusers
Winona
Gordon
State Eachers College
Genoa Youth Enlists and Trains at Great Lakes
Genoa youths appear in Navy and NROTC service units. Albert Fanello, Genoa, enlists and is stationed at Great Lakes. Kenneth Erickson, son of Clifford Erickson, completes a cruise with NROTC, studying at the University of Minnesota. The unit conducted war games near the Hawaiian islands.
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Genoa
Wis
Albert Fanello
Tony Fanello
Navy
Great Lakes
Kenneth Erickson
Clifford Erickson
NROTC
Hawaiian Islands
Erickson
University of Minnesota
Norwalk Welcomes Summer Vacationers from Area
Norwalk Wisconsin reports a rise in summer visitors with families among the group including Mr and Mrs Leon Wilbright and daughter Mr and Mrs Walter Rosenkrantz and son Darwin.
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Norwalk
Wis
Leon Wilbright
Walter Rosenkrantz
Darwin
Mil
Black River Falls Airman Recalled to Duty
Lieut. Arnold Olson, son of Mr and Mrs Chris Olson, is the first local marine airman recalled for duty. He just returned from two weeks of reserve flying at Cherry Hill North Carolina and must report August 1 to the marine air detachment at World-Chamberlain field in the Twin Cities. Olson is a University of Wisconsin graduate.
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Black River Falls
Wis
Arnold Olson
Chris Olson
Olson
Cherry Hill
N. C
Marine Air Detachment
Wold-Chamberlain Field
Twin Cities
University of Wisconsin
Guest Night Program Celebrated at Hesper PTA Event
A large crowd of former teachers and students plus friends attended the Hesper PTA sponsored guest night in the parish hall Tuesday Aug 1 at 8 pm. Toastmistress Mrs Byron Darrington welcomed guests as Byron Darrington led community singing with pianist Mrs Ray Kephart.
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Hesper
Hesper Public School
Hesper Pta
Byron Darrington
PTA
Ray Kephart
Charlie
Jesse Millen
Lloyd Foltz
Otto Rasmussen
Oscar Engebretson
Washington Prairie Lutheran Church
E. R. Antrim
Bernice Feltis
Decorah
A. H. Moore
Marlin Hogan
Lansing
A. R. Kottke
Board of Education
Mabel Methodists Plan Flower Show at Church
The Mabel WSCS will stage its annual flower show at the Mabel church on Thursday afternoon August 10. A program and luncheon accompany the event and participants are asked to bring bouquets or arrangements by 11 a.m. After the show, flowers will be donated to sick and shut ins in the Mabel community.
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Mabel, Minn
Mabel Methodist Wscs
Mabel
Driver Escapes as Truck Plunges Into Pit
Elroy Wisconsin Special report says Alvin Hageman, a truck driver at the Overgaard pit, narrowly escaped serious injury when the dirt edge gave way while backing to the pit rim. He jumped just as the truck rolled backward into the pit, suffering only a bruised leg.
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Elroy
Wis
Alvin Hageman
Overgaard
Hageman
Special Meeting Set on Aug 14 for De Soto School Building
The De Soto union free high school district will hold a special meeting at the De Soto village hall at 8 p m on Monday August 14 to discuss construction of a school building A R Page from the Wisconsin department of public instruction will answer questions and explain the problems involved The district serves Ferryville and De Soto villages Wheatland town and parts of Genoa and Freeman towns within seven miles of the proposed site Established in 1945 the district has built a building fund Board members include J C Gillespie De Soto director Robert Staats Victory clerk and Patrick J Lucey Ferryville treasurer The board invites the De Soto state graded school board to attend and participate in the discussion
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DE Soto
Wis
de Soto Union Free High School
A. R. Page
Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction
Ferryville
Wheatland
Genoa
Freeman
J. C. Gillespie
Robert Staats
Victory
Patrick J. Lucey
Joint Installation Held by Wilton Kendall American Legion
Wilton and Kendall American Legion posts held a joint meeting in Wilton to install new officers. Wilton officers include Roland Heath commander and Edward Bradley of Kendall was the installing officer.
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Wilton
Wis
American Legion
Kendall
Roland Heath
Kenneth Fleck
Eugene Lemp
Kenneth Bartz
Roland Schell
Fred Masters
Bernard Steinhoff
William Tillman
Edward Bradley
Luther College Senior Plans Open Air Talk
Luther college senior Wallace Klandrud will speak at the Luther league open air meeting at Clayton Gartner on Sunday evening. Other numbers on the program are being arranged by Dorothy Haag, Marlene Johnson and Delores Pfaff. The serving committee will consist of Mmes. Harry Tracey, Vernon Pfaff, Clarence Olson, Delphane Swancutt and John Ronnie.
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Barbara Hammer
Miss Peterson
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Ettrick
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Frenchville
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Arcadia
Alfred Everson
Blair
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Hobell
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Lions
Tomah Street Lighting Group
William Pelz
Council
Mabel Methodists
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