Caledonia prepares Houston County Fair September program
Caledonia Minnesota reports Houston County Fair runs September 1 to 4 with plans for a large educational and entertaining program. Contracts with Barnes-Carruthers Booking agency and Wolf's Greater Shows bring Melody Maids revue, free acts, and new midway rides. Entries due August 25 for livestock exhibits. judging Thursday and Friday. 4-H auction Saturday. Officials named for livestock, grains, fruits, sewing, cooking, and 4-H activities outlined.
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Caledonia
Minn
Houston County
Barnes-Carruthers Booking Agency
Chicago
Wolf's Greater
Minneapolis
Pr m
Barnes-Carruthers
Wolf's
Fair
Mary Zimmerhak
Grant Lapham
Ed Burtness
A. W. Krage
Leo Stolz
Lawrence Biege
John Romie
Lorentz M Yrrah
Frank Ormsby
Lola Dibley
Eva O’brien
Frances Richards
Oowers
Grace Buxengard
Gladys Lapham
Wayne Hanson
Julia Bartlett
Dorothy Pottratt
Rockton Stages Homecoming Parade With 12 Floats
Rockton Wis special event marks centennial theme with a parade of 12 floats. Top prize awarded to Rockton Wizards 4-H club. second to Wisconsin Youth March On. Notable entries include a goat drawn wagon, Uncle Sam impersonator, La Crosse band, and a heavy horse pulling contest winner Darrell Miller team. A centennial exhibit and noon dinner followed sponsored by local clubs.
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Rockton
Wis
Rockton Wizards
Wisconsin
Clark Brokew
Alice Hopkins
Em. Harris
John Lawrence
Ed Adams
Ed Clark
Adelbert Eckler
Uncle Sam
la Farge
Skarda
Ladies’ Club
Larry Stone
Nanalee Pael
Ed McVey
Ted Erickson
la Crosse
Darrell Miller
Floyd Perkins
Kenneth Hoffman
Osmond Olson
John Stout
Earl Kenyon
Buford Miller
Clarence Stout
Abe Nelson
Wisconsin 4-H Day Citizenship Certificates At State Fair
Centennial citizenship certificates will be presented to Wisconsin youths reaching age 21 in 1948 at a special ceremony August 18 during 4-H Day at the exposition. Chief Justice Marvin B Rosenberry will speak on What Citizenship Means. The event, organized by the Department of Agriculture and Wisconsin College of Agriculture, expects about 100 participants with Edward W Mac Farland giving the response.
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Wisconsin
Arthur Quarberg
Modena
Wakelin McNeel
College of Agriculture
Madison
Marvin B. Rosenberry
State Supreme Court
Edward W. MacFarland
Watertown
Doris Linse
Alma
State
State Fairpark
Tillman Accepts Grand Rapids High School Instructor Post
E. H. Tillman, former superintendent of Peterson schools, resigns and takes an instructor position at Grand Rapids High School in Michigan.
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Michigan
Jackson County Fair Marks Centennial
Jackson County Fair association sets Sunday Aug 29 for state centennial celebration at the annual county fair in Black River Falls Wis The week of Aug 25 through 1 is set for centennial window displays by Black River Falls merchants with Rotary club sponsorship and awards for best displays judged by nonresidents.
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Black River Falls
Wis
Jackson County Fair Association
Rotary Club of
McGregor to Welcome First Soldier Home From War
The body of S. Donald Burckart, McGregor's first war dead, will arrive Friday at 12 48 a m from the Chicago graves division. Funeral at St Mary's Saturday at 9 a m with American Legion graveside rites. burial in St Marys cemetery. Survived by parents a brother and three sisters.
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McGregor
L. A. Burckart
S. Donald Burckart
Chicago
American Graves Registration Division
St. Mary's Church
St. Mary's Cemetery
American Legion
Donald Burchart
Iceland
Europe
10Th Infantry
Patton
Third Army
Elroy Woman's Club Adopts Wisconsin Theme For Year
Mrs Allan Thompson president announces the theme Wisconsin for next year s program. Mrs George Thompson will chair the coming year s program. The study will cover early state history its schools cities and a special Indians topic. The club has funded flood lights at the pool and donated 35 to the city library. It supports Red Cross infantile paralysis drives Girl Scouts and other groups with 30 members.
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Elroy
Wis
Allan Thompson
Elroy Woman's Club
Wisconsin
George Thompson
Red Cross
Girl Scouts
Woman's Club
30 Whalen 4-Hers Make Tour Of St. Paul
Imogene Hadoff daughter of Mr and Mrs Tom Hadoff Holt-Hi-Liters 4-H club president was chosen to accompany about 30 4-H members on a tour to St Paul. Guides took them to many points of interest including a trip through the state capital. They left Wednesday morning and returned the same evening.
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Whalan
Minn
Imogene Hadoff
Tom Hadoff
Holt-Hi-Liters
St. Paul
Ninety Attend Birthday Party for Ted Nelson in West Salem
Ninety people gathered in West Salem to celebrate Ted Nelsons birthday with friends and relatives coming from across the country to join the festivities. The event highlighted a large turnout and local social ties in the community.
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West Salem
Wis
Ted Nelson
Soldier Lyle Cox Re-Enlists in Army at Fort Knox
Stoddard Wisconsin special item notes Lyle Cox son of Mr and Mrs Charles Cox is home on a 15 day furlough from Fort Knox Kentucky. Cox reenlisted in February 1948 after being discharged with three years service including 21 months overseas.
Worry of FALSETEETH prompts new paste solution
An odd health ad touts PASTEETH powder to improve denture fit by sprinkling on plates. It claims a remarkable sense of added comfort and security without gummy or pasty residue, urging users not to be embarrassed by loose teeth.
Galesville Fair Adds Harness Racing for 90th Event
Trempealeau county's 90th fair in Galesville will run September 3 to 6 with expanded harness racing on the half mile track. Two races set for September 5 and two for September 6 feature 226 trot and pace events. Two new 20 by 48 foot buildings, a 4H cafeteria and a Zion Lutheran aid dining hall, join site improvements including office relocation and dust-free, blacktopped midway.
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Galesvile
Wis
Trempealeau County
Galesville
F. M. Smith
Smith
Aid Society of Zion Lutheran Church
Farmer Flies To Denmark From Wisconsin Traveler to visit aged parents abroad
Knute Bertelson of Holmen Wisconsin left Saturday for New York then flew via Northwest to Allburg Denmark to visit his elderly parents not seen since 1927. He will see siblings and his foster brother Anton Paulson in East Hartford. Mrs Bertelson and five children stay on the Council Bay farm. return is planned for mid September.
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Holmen
Wis
Knute Bertelson
New York
Northwest Airlines
Allburg
Denmark
America
Bertelson
Jens Peterson
East Hartford
Conn
Anton Paulson
Council Bay
New Buffalo Judge Hears Custody Case
Mrs. Emanuel Bratz of Buffalo seeks custody of her children from Herman Meier of Nelson. She appeared before Judge K S White in a resumed term of circuit court. Testimony from the prior hearing was transcribed and handed to Judge White for study. Further action is set for Wednesday August 18 at 10 am.
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Alma
Wis
Emanuel Bratz
Buffalo
Herman Meier
Nelson
K. S. White
George Thompson
White
July Iowa fishing contest winners announced
McGregor Iowa special report on a July fishing contest held by a local sport shop awarded prizes in multiple classes. Winners include Bob McLeese eight pounds and John Henrickson with bluegill half a pound, with other top catches by M Thompson and Balleve pike.
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Mcgregor
Balleve Pike
Bob McLeese
John Henrickson
Blue Gill
M. Thompson
Florida visitors guests of Mrs Carl Maimin
Has Florida visitors Mr and Mrs Louis Sulken of Sarasota guests of Mrs Carl Maimin during their stay.
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Florida
Sparta Assessor Faces Valuation Protest Before Board
In Sparta Wisconsin the board of review saw four taxpayers protest assessments. Roy Jacobs challenged a $3 valuation on his Oak street home while H L Beckman disputed a $2 800 Main street valuation. Teasdale defended his $3 500 home alongside Leo Neinast. Jacobs questioned the Odd Fellows hall at 10 000, noting size relative to the Knights of Pythias hall at 8 800. Three more appeals were listed for inspection as the review continued Thursday.
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Sparta
Wis
Board of Review
Roy Jacobs
Oak Street
Howard Easdale
H. L. Beckman
Main Street
Teasdale
Leo
Jacobs
Odd Fellows Hall
Knights of Pythias Hall
Henry Vincent
North Court Street
Melvin Johnson
South Benton
Herman Ripp
South L
North Bend Church Group Invites Pie and Harvest Display
The Ready Rachels group of the North Bend Presbyterian Women will serve pie and ice cream at the IOOF hall Friday evening August 13. Harvest time decorations will adorn the hall and prizes will be awarded for the best vegetable displays. Mrs Emil Westphal handles all entries.
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North Bend
Wis
Ready Rachels
North Bend Presbyterian Women's Association
IOOF
Emil Westphal
Luceys Plan Annual Picnic At Ferryville Farm
Luceys announce the third annual renters picnic set for Sunday August 15 at the Sime farm on Highway 171 in Ferryville. The event gathers Lucey tenants, business associates, and employees to share a fried chicken dinner and a program featuring Lucey organization members.
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Ferryvile
Wis
Lucey
Highway 171
Herman Sime
Luceys
Crawford
Vernon
Lucey Ganization
Ferryville
Bagley
Crawford County Conservation Office
DHIA
Motherbergs: Newborn Carried During First Days in Mie
Fragmentary report notes a mother carrying her newborn in the early days after birth during travel in Mie. The text is garbled and lacks clear names or dates, but implies a parental act amid travel.
Deputy Sheriff Begins Duties in Fillmore County
Walter Williams of Preston has started duties as deputy sheriff of Fillmore county, after appointment by Sheriff Donald L. Cook. A Preston high school graduate and World War I veteran, Williams served in field artillery and U S air corps in Europe. He succeeds Homer Eggen who resigned July 1 after holding the office since January 1947.
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Preston
Minn
Walter Williams
Fillmore County
Deputy Williams
Donald L. Cook
Albert Williams
Preston High School
Field Artillery
U. S
Williams
Homer Eggen
Rushford
Eggen
Sparta Man Injured In Auto Accident
La Verne Meyer of Sparta received bruises and a sprained left ankle in an auto accident in La Crosse county. He was shaken but not seriously hurt and released from the hospital Saturday evening.
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Sparta
Wis
la Verne Meyer
la Crosse County
Trempealeau Agent to Judge Clark County Fair Exhibits
Whitehall Wisconsin special report says Yvonne Orlson Trempealeau county home demonstration agent will judge home economics exhibits at the Clark County fair in Neillsville on August 21.
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Whitehall
Wis
Yvonne Orlson
Trempealeau County
Clark County
Neilisville
Democrats Hold First Crawford County Meeting in Gays Mills
First in a series of organizational sessions by Crawford county Democrats convened in Gays Mills. Delegates from Clayton and Gays Mills heard Frank Antoine and Patrick Lucey discuss rural electrification and party records. Local chairs were elected for Gays Mills and Clayton groups.
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Gays Mills
Wis
Crawford County
Clayton
Frank Antoine
Patrick J. Lucey
Ferryville
Glen Hager
Gays’ Mills
Independent
Grant
Vernon
Crawford Counties
Arnold Emerson
Freeman
Frank McCormick
Jack Anderson
John Kerrigan
Clayton Township
Lucey
Antoine
Congress
Genoa Legion Unit Holds Regular Meet
The American Legion in Genoa Wisconsin held a regular meeting on Thursday August 5 at Genoa public school with members in attendance and routine reports discussed.
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Genoa Legion
Genoa
Wis
American Legion
Genoa Public School
Mrs. Oliver Brown Spends Summer in Dakota with Sister
Mrs. Oliver Brown of Alton Illinois visits Dakota with her sister Mrs. Frank Borman who is recovering from a major operation.
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Dakota, Minn
Oliver Brown
Alton, Ill
Dakota
Frank Borman
Sparta FFA member wins grand and reserve at state junior fair
George Olson of Sparta FFA earned the state junior fair grand championship with his Chester White barrows and won a reserve, plus five first place ribbons. Other awardees included Robert Ebert, Dean Ruedy, Roger Williams, Kenneth Williams, and Jim Guy in various Chester White and Poland China classes. Olson and Schwie were interviewed on WIBA and will return to Sparta Friday after showmanship selections.
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Sparta
Wis
George Olson
Sparta Ffa
Chester White
Marlon L. Schwier
George
Chester
Robert Ebert
Duroc Jersey
Dean Ruedy
Roger
Dean
Warren Eastberg
Kenneth Williams
Poland
Roger Williams
China
Jim Guy
Richard Schauf
Morgan Wells
Schwie
WIBA
Two Viroquans Named to Centennial Band
Vi roqua high school musicians Dale Patterson and Wyman Peterson were chosen for Milwaukee centennial band duties on August 28 and 29. Patterson plays the bass horn while Peterson handles the saxophone.
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Viroqua
Wis
Dale Patterson
Wyman Peterson
Milwaukee
Patterson
Peterson
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