Thomson speaks on Wildcat Park lake hope in Ontario meeting
Rep Vernon Thomson told about contacting the U S Soil and Water Conservation service to pursue a 240 acre lake at Wildcat Mountain State Park in Ontario. He linked the project to Kickapoo flood control and noted final federal approval rests with Washington under Public Law 566.
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Wildcat Mountain State Park
Ontario
Mike Bishirian
Hillsboro
Hollis Meacham
Wilton
Wisconsin Coulee Region Association
Curt Linholm
Wisconsin Soil and Water Conservation Service
Vernon Thomson
Don Jones
Hope
Wildcat Park
la Crosse Tribune
Wis
Coulee
Thomson
Washington
la Farge
Norwalk
Tri-Creek
Madison
State Soil and Water Conservation Service
Billings Creek
Enrollment at Viroqua area schools opens with 2024 count
Viroqua Wis area schools plan a Sept 1 opening at 8 30 a m with initial enrollment about 2024 Edwin Sievers principal estimates 442 in senior high 467 junior high and 1115 in elementary plus 20 more than last year In service sessions for new teachers begin Aug 29 with veteran staff reporting Aug 29 1 p m A district breakfast Aug 30 features Russell Diehl and an afternoon junior high meeting includes Richard Wenzel Wisconsin Education Association spokesman Repair projects include 3900 takedown of junior high gym floor and track coating nearing completion Officials aim to fill six vacancies before opening Also State Conservation Commission trail work along the Elroy Sparta route progresses with fencing resurfacing and grading plans Habits group leader Hollis Meacham hopes to boost area appeal and recreation for residents and tourists Mrs Josephine Nixon reports Wisconsin won national awards in water safety and health projects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Viroqua
Wis
Edwin Sievers
Board of Education
Russell Diehl
Richard Wenzel
Wisconsin Education Association
Elroy
Killian
Hollis Meacham
Wilton
Josephine Nixon
Ontario
Fort Collins
Colo
Wisconsin
Home Razed in Alma Center Under Village Order
Alma Center Wisconsin The Art Rochester home on Main Street is being razed by order of the village board after failing to meet health standards. Built by Louis Cowles at least 70 years ago the house will be demolished as part of blighted area enforcement affecting over 25 buildings in the village.
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Alma Center
Wis
Rochester
Main Street
Louis Cowles
Luther College Book Store Names New Manager
Luther College in Decorah announces Paul Kilbert of Thousand Oaks California named manager of the Luther College Book Store. He succeeds Donald Hatlestad who resigned for a book sales position. Kilbert is a 1965 California Lutheran College graduate and former manager at the Luther College Book Store in Fresno.
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Decorah
Iowa
Paul Kilbert
Thousand Oaks
Calif
Luther College
Donald Hatlestad
Kilbert
Fresno
California Lutheran College
Necedah Area Schools Form New Unified District
Necedah High and Grade Schools and Rockview Rural School will operate as Necedah Area Schools this fall after a July 1 consolidation. Registration is Friday August 26 at 1 30 p.m with teachers meeting at 8 a.m. on the same day. Vacancies exist in library fifth grade and kindergarten. New high school faculty includes Carolyn Suminski as English, plus returning staff in various subjects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Necedah
Wis
Rockview
Necedah Area
Frank Worachek
Carolyn Suminski
Ashland
James Guilbault
Charles Allen
Phil Bicket
Tim Hallihan
Woman Moves From Galesville to Minneapolis
Mrs Elsie Hegg is moving from Galesville to live with a sister in Minneapolis. She was honored at a supper party given by the American Legion Auxiliary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Galesville
Wis
Elsie Hegg
Minneapolis
American Legion Auxiliary
Merrillan Girls Seek Jackson Title
Merrillan Wis Diane Heath daughter of Mr and Mrs Julian Heath and Karen Holmgreen daughter of Mrs Marion Holmgreen are candidates for Miss Jackson County. Heath is a Lincoln High School Alma Center graduate and 1964 Alma Center strawberry queen. Holmgreen is a Lincoln High School graduate and will be a junior at Eau Claire State University this fall. Contest at Black River Falls Saturday Aug 27 with the Jackson County Fair.
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Merrillan
Wis
Diane Heath
Julian Heath
Karen Holmgreen
Marion Holmgreen
Jackson County
Miss Heath
Lincoln High School
Alma Center
Miss Holmgreen
Eau Claire State University
Black River Falls
Merrillan Fire Dept Restricts Calls to Village Limits
Merrillan Wisconsin fire chief Mahlon Bue says the Merrillan Volunteer Fire Department will respond only within Merrillan village limits. Residents of the Town of Alma must call Alma Center Fire Department at 964 5251. Merrillan firemen will aid Alma Center only when requested by Chief Darrell Edwards.
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Merrillan
Wis
Mahlon Bue
Alma
Alma Center
Darrell Edwards
New Apartments and Homes Erected in West Salem
West Salem Wis an upsurge of building this summer brings two apartment houses and several new homes. The four residence Curtis Stavle project and the Raymer apartments rise on the same street opposite the new high school. New homes include Warren Brune on South Tilson Street Alfred Wehrson W Garland Howard Raymer and Leonard Sprain on Park Street. Earlier fall additions include Robert Leicht Ted Kneifl and Eugene Huffman.
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West Salem
Wis
Curtis Stavle
Raymer
New High School
Warren Brun
South Tilson Street
Alfred Wehrson W.garland
Howard Raymer
Leonard Sprain
Park Street
Robert Leicht
Ted Kneifl
Eugene Huffman
Ferryville Okayed to build Mississippi River ramp
The Public Service Commission ordered Ferryville Crawford County to install a 145 by 301 foot boat ramp along the Mississippi River near public parking. Construction must be finished by September 15 1968 under state authority.
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la Crosse Tribune
Madison Bureau
Madison
Ferryville
Crawford County
Mississippi River
State Public Service Commission
Decorah Federal Land Bank names former Waukon resident as manager
Paul Cote, previously connected with the Federal Land Bank Association of Omaha and a former Waukon resident, has been named manager of the Decorah Federal Land Bank Association, starting September 19.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waukon
Iowa
Paul Cote
Federal Land Bank Association of Omaha
Decorah
La Crescent Woman Hurts In Collision Near Sparta
Mrs. Marian Elizabeth Deyo 35 of La Crescent Minn was seriously injured in a two car crash 1.5 miles east of Sparta on US 16 at 11 p m Saturday. She rode with husband Keith 33 in a car that hit an 18 year old Robert Jackson bell Aire Ohio car. Jackson swung into Deyo lane from a driveway. The Jackson car toppled into a ditch and was a total loss. Deyo car about $1000 damage. Deyo in fair condition at St Marys Sparta hospital.
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Marian Deyo
la Crescent
Minn
Robert Jackson
Belair
Ohio
Sparta
Deyo
Wis
Marian Elizabeth Deyo
Keith
Bellaire
Jackson
St. Mary’s Hospital
Softball's Rise From Chicago Gym to Playgrounds
The article notes about 20 million Americans play softball annually. It traces the game's origins to a 1887 Chicago gymnasium and its spread to playgrounds in Chicago Minneapolis and other cities.
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United States
Chicago
Minneapolis
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Bill Killian
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Elroy-Sparta
Luther Book Store
la Crosse
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la Crosse, Wis
RFD
Liz Park
Federal Land Bank
Schildman Trucking
Dale Trowbridge
Schneider
3Rd St
Liz
Institute of Life Insurance
Park Avenue
New York
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