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Newspaper

La Crosse Tribune

Location

La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

Aug 18, 1946

Page

13

Flying Tigers Air Show Planned at Sparta Angelo Field

Sparta Wisconsin special report plans a Labor Day air circus by the Junior Chamber of Commerce chaired by Lamont Hanson. The Flying Tigers will feature Ron Kendall in a clip wing monoplane and Capt. Jack Sandberg piloting a C-47. Lowell White and Bill Bushman perform low altitude and stunt acts with a dramatic breakaway jump.

Sparta Wis Chamber of Commerce Lamont Hanson Flying Tiger Sparta- Angelo Field Angelo Labor Day Flying Tigers Ron Kendall North American Aircraft Corp Kendall United States Jack Sandberg Sandberg Lowell White United States Army White Bill Bushman Jaycees

Reverend Salseth Resigns Whitehall Pastorate

The Rev Harold Salseth pastor of the First Baptist Church Whitehall Wis and his wife plan to enter missionary work after attending Taylor University at Up land Ind for a year He will pursue A B degree along with his B A E and theology degrees and then go to a Baptist mission field He and his wife have a baby son Jonathan and he announced his resignation at Sunday services with no successor named yet.

Whitehall Wis Harold Salseth Taylor University Upland Ind Salseth Northwestern Bible School Minneapolis Ekard Salseth Woodville Brush Craven Crystal Lake Minn Jonathan Sun Gay

Wochos Resigns Trempealeau County Agent Post

Arnold Woches resigns as Trempealeau County agent effective August 15 and departs Wednesday for a Man itowoc County post with offices in Manitowoc. He plans to return for the Trempealeau County Fair over Labor Day. his wife and three children will move to Manitowoc. T. C. Main succeeds him.

Whitehall Wis Arnold Woches Trempealeau County Manitowoc County Manitowoc T. C. Main Mr. Wochos

Garaghan to Open Men’s Clothing Store in Whitehall

James R. Garaghan has purchased the Bert Thompson building in downtown Whitehall now housing the Big Five National Farm Loan offices. He plans to open two men’s clothing shops in the store.

Whitehall Wis James R. Garaghan Bert Thompson National Farm Loan Association

Up To Date Locker Plant Opens In Ettrick Monday

Ettrick Wisconsin prepares for a new up to date locker plant in the former Matt Pederson store on Main street. F M Pederson remodeled the building to house 440 lockers with cooling and curing rooms, a processing area, and Freon freezing. Loren Pederson will assist as the plant begins operation and expansion plans include nearly 400 more lockers.

Ettrick Wis F. M. Pederson Matt Pederson Main Street Pederson Loren Pigeon Falls Mrs

Wisconsin United Brethren names new bishop and pastors

Viola Wisconsin special reports Fred L Dennis D D appointed bishop for the Wisconsin United Brethren church conference at Mon roe following a four day session George H McAhrens D D named conference superintendent McAhrens recently earned Doctor of Divinity from Indiana Central College and will move to Fennimore with wife Harriet who becomes pastor there New pastor assignments listed include Roy E Bosserman Beloit Guy A Bailey Bloomer Harold Welsh Boaz F E Warren Cascade G C Waite Clear Lake L L McCormick Dell Harriette McAhrens Fennimore Lawrence Davison Gillingham Mayte Richardson Sara Moyer and others The superintendent will supply the Lima Center charge Rev Core assigned to Viola church after graduation from Indiana Central College and Bonebrake Seminary.

Harriet McAhrens United Brethren Church Roy E. Bosserman Beloit Guy A. Bailey Bloomer Harold Welsh Boaz F. E. Warren Cascade G. C. Waite Clear Lake L. L. McCormick Dell Harriette McAhrens Fennimore Lawrence Davison Gillingham Mayte Richardson Sara Moyer Ithaca K. F. Brice Janesville W. H. Adams Lime Ridge B. W. Blackburn Monroe Wallace Davison New Auburn Lorne Outcast Ontario Lester Mathews Pleasant Ridge G. H. Kintz Reedsburg E. C. Ward Richland Center Roy H. Headley Turtle Lake W. W. Sutton Valley Gordon Core Viola Lester Gudgeon West Lima Lima Core Wis Viola Church Indiana Central College Indianapolis Ind Bonebrake Seminary Dayton Ohio Congregational Church McAhrens

Three Short Plays slated by French Creek Husky Helpers 4-H

Ettrick Wisconsin special: 16 members of the French Creek Husky Helpers 4-H club present three short plays Her First Date How Bobby Put it Over Spending Mother's Prize Money under direction of Mmes. Bernie Olson and Milton Thompson Tuesday evening at Upper French Creek school. Musical numbers and lunch offered. Proceeds fund the club at the county fair.

Ettrick Wis Bobby Mmes Bernie Olson Milton Thompson Upper French Creek School French Creek

Complete Canvassing Of Votes Cast In Tuesday Election

The county canvass confirms unofficial totals from Tuesday’s election. Biegel tops Goff for Republican sheriff by 3130 votes while Goodland Immell nominees show tight margins. La Follette leads in Monroe for U S senator, with Goodman highest among district candidates.

Sparta Wis Board of Goff William Pelz Tomah Goodland Immell Kenny Monroe County la Follette McCarthy U. S Stearns L. J. Goodman Hoan Fajkowski John R. Vosburgh John D. Rice A. E. Weiner Roland A. Schell Vosburgh John Zahrte Everett James D. C. Sullivan

Chaseburg to Open State Graded School Sept 2

The state graded school in Chaseburg Wisconsin will open Monday September 2 with Wilmer Homstad of Cashton as principal and upper grade teacher. Sylvia Hoff will lead the primary room. Henry Johnson is custodian. Board members are Carl Brinkman Alvin Dummer and Mrs J R Richter.

Chaseburg Wis Wilmer Homstad Cashton Vernon County Normal School Sylvia Hoff la Crosse

Sparta High School Names New Band Instructor

Sparta Wis Special Arnold Jindrick begins a six week course teaching the school band. He conducts courses for beginners and also provides advanced instruction for the more experienced students.

Sparta Wis Arnold Jindrick Sparta High School

Veterans Take Farm Training in Trempealeau County

Trempealeau County approves applications for on the job farm training under a federal Veterans Administration program run by the state board of vocational education. Three full time veteran trainers, plus agricultural instructors, oversee 72 veterans with more to come.

Whitehall Wis Trempealeau County Arnold Woches Woches Veterans Administration State Board of Vocational Education Ivan Fay H. M. Helmstetter Eau Claire Office Lon Tubbs Harold Pryse Farm Security Administration Clyde Dopkins Galesville B. M. Smith Blair Ed Barber Osseo W. C. Foth Merrill Pinch Arcadia J. O. Beadle Dopkins Gordon G. Deeren Ralph L. Young Ethan Bockenhauer Carl E. Cooper James Stellpflug Roy Kindsley Einar P. Oynes Neil Canar John Wadleigh William Stellpflug John Losinski James Beck Trempealeau George A. Wener Dodge Leonard Morphew Fountain City Hensel Johnson Alvin Kleppen Ettrick Smith Harold Utne Gordon Anderson Wilson Webber Oscar Tranberg Spencer Nelson Robert Haralson Paul Skogstad Elmer Nelson Allen Knutson Ronald School Barber Grant Colby Hensel Eide Robert Gilbert Harold Brian Foth Fred Hoff, Jr Arthur Galstad Pinch Raymond Sobotta Raymond Urbick Beadle Clayton Masher Edward Przytarski Harry W. Eichman Willard Spittler Trempeal

Pharmacist Fortun to be Honored by Wisconsin Association

Whitehall pharmacist R A Fortun will receive a 25 year membership pin from the Wisconsin Pharmaceutical Association at its 66th annual convention in Madison. The award comes during the opening day president’s banquet at 6 30 p m on August 19.

Wiitehall Wis R. A. Fortun Whitehall Wisconsin Pharmaceutical Association Lorraine Hotel Madison Fortun

Sparta Plans U Of W Course for Freshmen

A University of Wisconsin extension representative will address Sparta residents about a freshmen university course at Sparta High School. The Aug 20 meeting in room 17 at 8 p.m. aims to inform 30 applicants and inquiries about the program. Officials will decide on future teaching arrangements and mentions several veterans showing interest.

Sparta Wis Extension Division University of Wisconsin Sparta High School W. R. Bruce Bruce

Caledonia Hosts Surge of New Homes in East Grove Area

Caledonia Minnesota shows a housing boom with four foundations under way on East Grove street and multiple other residences progressing on South Winnebago and adjacent lots. Builders include William Betz Bud Mallory Francis Cunningham Al Kunst George Schauble J. S. Blaschke and Harold Thimmesch. Reports say this is Caledonia’s largest postwar residential construction boom.

Caledonia Minn East Grove Street William Betz R. A. Boehm Ray Brown Bud Mallory Francis Cunningham al Kunst Winnebago Street Kunst George Schauble J. S. Blaschke Harold Thimmesch

Large Sunflowers In Area Reported

Frank McCormick of Gays Mills noted his sunflowers and reports from neighbors describe very tall blooms. Carl N Zanter of La Crosse reports sunflowers 13 feet 8 inches tall in his backyard, eight inches taller than McCormick. Zanter’s stalks stood 7 inches but he had 10 flowers. a wind storm toppled the largest stalk at the Zanter home. Buy Savings Bonds.

Frank McCormick Gays Mills Carl N. Zanter South 21St Street la Crosse McCormick Zanter

Thank-You Note Reaches Ettrick From Holland Afghan Hero Revealed

A letter from Holland reaches Mrs. S. J. Johnson of Ettrick saying Geertrine v. d. Band, 46, of Driebergen near Utrecht, thanks for an Afghan made by Mrs. Johnson and sent by the Red Cross. She details war hardships and asks about a pen friend for a Rotterdam youth.

Ettrick Wis Holland S. J. Johnson American Red Cross Geertrine v. d. Band Driebergen Utrecht Netherlands Land of the Living

Whitehall Schools Set 1946 47 Term Start Date

Whitehall will start the 1946 47 term on September 2 with freshmen and new students registering August 30 at the high school. All elementary and high school students except kindergartners report September 3 at 9 am, with kindergartners at 2 pm. New teachers meet September 2 at 9 am, followed by a general teachers meeting at 10:30.

Whitehall Wis G. C. Bell Bell

Smith Family Reunites After 24 Years At Home Dinner

A Smith family reunion occurred at 919 Walrath Street as Mrs. Smith and her five siblings gathered with relatives. The group included Mrs. Anna Finley of Calumet Michigan, Mrs. Anna Soulak of Weyburn Saskatchewan Canada, Margaret Lang of Sparta, Herman Lang of Detroit, and Clarence Lang of St. Louis.

Sparta Wis William Smith Walrath Street

Nurse Volunteer Joins Polio Fight In St Paul

Miss Mary Ellen McCauley a graduate nurse from St Francis school of nursing La Crosse has gone to St Paul to aid in polio efforts she has been guest of her mother Mrs Ella McCauley in Hokah Minnesota.

Hokah, Minn Mary Ellen McCauley St. Francis School of Nursing la Crosse St. Paul Ella McCauley

Betty L Woods Named Wac Detachment Commander at Camp McCoy

Lieut. Betty L. Woods of South Minneapolis is named commanding officer of the Wac detachment at Camp McCoy replacing Lieut. Lorraine Kubinczyk who left for overseas duty at Camp Kilmer. Woods has served at Camp McCoy since February and earlier worked as supply and mess officer. She is a veteran of overseas service with 18 months in England and France under Supreme Headquarters and General Eisenhower.

Camp Mccoy Wis Betty L. Woods South Minneapolis Minn Wac Newton G. Bush Lorraine J. Kubinczyk Camp Kilmer N. J Woods England France Supreme Headquarters Dwight Eisenhower

Miss Emma Hovland Leaves Silhouette for Washington Beauty Work

Miss Emma Hovland has disposed of her interests in the Silhouette Beauty shop and gone to Washington D C where she is employed as an operator in a beauty salon.

Sparta Wis Emma Hovland Silhouette Washington, D. C

Centennial Pageant Marks Viroqua Celebration

The Viroqua centennial program opens with a union worship service led by Bishop Schuyler Garth, featuring a "Valley of Verdict" sermon. Activities include cornerstone dedication, a dairy queen crowning, a centennial address by Gerald L. E. Smith, aquacade, and a Wings of Time pageant at the park and pool events.

Viroqua Wis Schuyler Garth Madison Eckhart Park Peder Nordsetten Viroqua Immanuel Lutheran Church Ellery J Vernon County Masonic Temple Gerald L. E. Smith A. E. Smith Viroqua City Band Viroqua High School Viroqua Centennial Committee M. N. Daffinrud Bernard Lewison Clinton Nuzum Ben C. Brown Moses Decker Fred Eckhart Emory Nordness Kenneth Groves Viroqua Chamber of Commerce Gerald L. K. Smith Mmes Halvor Allness Almon Fortney Orbec Sherry Earl Gaines State of Washington Philip Tate Edson Bean

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