Work Started On Swim Pool In Whitehall
Construction on Whitehall’s sand bottom pool began with Peter Pientek of Independence excavating a drainage ditch. The Lions Club pool committee aims to finish as much work as possible this year to allow settling before the next season opening.
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Whitehall
Wis
Peter Pientek
Independence
Colonel Larson
Jerome Walker
The
Lions Club
L. J. Wood
Legion Auxiliary
Rudolph Hagen
Oscar Lovisen
Our Saviour’s Ladies Aid
Norman Smith
VFW
Eugene Harlow
American Legion
Knut Amble
H. N. Larson
Jens Kliavestad
Henrik Herness
Holmenite Returns After Year On Coast
Beverly Wall returns to Holmen Wis after a year working as a comptometer operator for Westinghouse in Sunnyvale California. On the trip home she visited Bernard Petersons in Mitchell Indiana and was met there by her parents B O Wall and Vern Sacia families.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Holmen, Wis
Beverly Wall
Holmen
Westinghouse Company
Sunnyvale
Calif
Bernard Peterson
Mitchell, In
Mitchell
B. O. Wall
Vern Sacia
Californians Visit La Farge Brothers Hotel Family
Mr and Mrs Willard Harris of California visit his brother James Harris and sister Arvilda Miller in La Farge Wisconsin. The Harrises once ran the Central hotel in La Farge before relocating to California.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
LA Farge, Wis
Willard Harris
California
James Harris
Arvilda Miller
Harrises
Central Hotel
la Farge
Harvesting Of Huge Apple Crop Keeps Kickapoo Growers Busy
GAYS MILLS Wisconsin harvest of one of the region’s largest apple crops is underway in the Kickapoo river bluffs near Gays Mills. About 150 workers are picking Dudleys with Wealthy varieties to follow, and by September 1 about 300 pickers will be employed. The Kickapoo Development corp reports no labor problems this year and notes apples are shipped daily to Wisconsin Iowa Illinois Minnesota and the Dakotas.
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Gays Mills
Wis
Kickapoo River
Henry E. Helgerson
Kickapoo Development Corporation
Wisconsin
Iowa
Illinois
Minnesota
Dakotas
Onalaska Girl Injured in Boone Iowa Motorcycle Crash
Marilyn Lambert daughter of Mr and Mrs Cliffort Lambert Onalaska high school graduate of 1949 suffered a compound leg fracture and multiple ankle and foot injuries in a motorcycle car collision at Boone Iowa She is hospitalized in Boone for several weeks and planned to enter La Crosse State Teachers College in the fall.
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Onalaska
Wis
Marilyn Lambert
Cliffort Lambert
Boone
Bone
Marilyn
la Crosse State Teachers College
Livewire Homemakers Hold Family Picnic
The Livewire Homemakers group held a family picnic at Riverside Memorial Park with all but two families present. Mrs Julius Erickson president presented Mrs Gordon Anderson with a gift. The Anderson family plans to move to River Falls before the open er school where Anderson will attend. The arrangements committee was headed by Mrs B M Smith.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blair
Wis
Livewire Homemakers
Riverside Memorial Park
Julius Erickson
Gordon Anderson
Anderson
River Falls
B. M. Smith
Displaced Family Finds Safe Home at Genoa Fox Farm
Lithuanians Wytaus and Elena Menchinskas, 33 and 32, with three children Norbertus seven Arunas two and Danute one, join Genoa Wisconsin sponsor Tony Simons at his fox farm. They survived German camps and a 1944 trek to Germany where Vytaus toiled 16 hours daily amid hunger and overcrowding. Norbertus lost part of his skull after a rock strike at a German orphanage. he later recovered with a steel plate. The family speaks German Lithuanian and limited English, and say America feels free compared with past oppression.
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Genoa
Wis
Wisconsin
Wytaus Menchinskas
Tony Simons
Elena
Norbertus
Arunas
Danute
Menchinskas
Kaunas
Germany
Vytaus
Norbertas
America
Pennsylvania
Registration Day at St Patrick's School in Waukon
WAUKON Ia Special Monday was registration day at St Patrick's school which will open Aug 29. The high school faculty includes Sister Mary Ella vane principal and Sister Mary Berndine Sister Mary Vivia and Sister Mary Angela. Grade instructors are Sister Mary Wilford Sister George Marie Sister Mary Kevin Sister Mary Theodore and Sister Mary Geraldine with Sister Marie and Sister Theodore new. Sister Mary Eleanor will teach music. The Rev Vincent Simon assistant priest will coach baseball and Robert McDonald will coach basketball.
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Waukon
St. Patrick’s School
Mary Ellavane
Mary Berndine
Mary Vivia
Mary Angela
Mary Wilford
George Marie
Mary Kevin
Mary Theodore
Mary Geraldine
Marie
Sister Theodore
Mary Eleanor
Vincent Simon
Robert McDonald
Sparta Pastor Hosts Out Of Town Guests
Sparta Wisconsin report notes Mr. and Mrs. John Ely Burleson of Alexandria Virginia visiting Rev. and Mrs. T. M. Burleson at St John’s rectory. Burleson works with the U S naval audio visual laboratories and is tied to prominent Episcopal bishops.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sparta
Wis
John Ely Burleson
Alexandria
T. M. Burleson
St. John’s Rectory
Burleson
U. S. Naval Audio-Visual Laboratories
South Dakota
Jackson
Episcopal Diocese of
Louisiana
Bible Camp Opens At Lake City
The Root River Bible camp returns to Frontenac near Lake City from August 28 to September 2. A large group of young people from the Peterson parish will attend under Pastor Carl J. Hanson, with leaders guiding several SE Usol parishes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peterson, Minn
Root River Bible Camp
Frontenac
Lake City
Peterson
Carl J. Hanson
Seusol
Circus to Visit Whitehall in September
The A. G. Kelly and Miller Bros. three ring circus arrives in Whitehall on September 9 after Menomonie with a show in the afternoon and evening. It is the largest to visit Whitehall in 28 years with 218 animals and 450 people. The big top goes up on the N. L. Fredrickson farm on the town’s south edge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Whitehall
Wis
A. G. Kelly and
Miller Bros
Menomonie
la Crosse
N. L. Fredrickson
Hokah to Host Centennial Parade and Evening Pageant
Hokah Minnesota prepares a centennial celebration on Saturday August 27 with a 2:30 p.m. parade from the village park along Main Street to federal highway 16 and back. An 8 p.m. village pageant features townspeople and Winnebago performers depicting early settler life. Nearby stores display exhibits and traffic plans reroute highway 44. mayor orders Main Street vehicle removal 1 to 3 p.m.
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Main Street
Wallace Bey
Rhine Bunge
Minnesota Highway Patrol
Hokah
Taylor School Opening Set
Taylor Wisconsin announces the fall term opening on September 6. Principal Alvin Relyea leads grades six seven, Alma Melby teaches five six, Emma Hessler teaches three four, and Mildred Casper teaches one two. District No 3 remains. former board members continue duties. Transportation by C E Fisher at last term price. Building remodel includes basement upgrades, new drinking fountains, heating units and a new entrance. Lunch cook not yet hired. program to continue. Per pupil cost may rise due to possible reduced federal aid.
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Taylor
Wis
Taylor Graded School
Alvin Relyea
Alma Melby
Emma Hessler
Mildred Casper
Elmer Anderson
Ralph Stevens
A. S. Waller
C. E. Fisher
Ettrick Scouts Award Winners At Park Outing
Ettrick Wisconsin Cubs and leaders held a pack meeting in the park as awards were given. Gary Gumberson earned the wolf badge Ronald Terpening the bear James Whalen John Depp and Leslie Jordahl received iron and webelos badges Glenn Erickson and Conde Mack earned webelos badges Michael Corcoran won a gold arrow and Ronald Terpening a gold and silver arrow Service stars went to Gary Gunderson Paul Twesme Michael Corcoran Ronald Terpening Thomas Whalen Kenneth Johnson and James Whalen Den chiefs John Richard Terpening and Davis Twesme led the presentation New member Robert Stellflue joined the pack and den mothers were Mrs N C Twesme and Mrs Ann Corcoran.
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Ettrick
Wis
Ettrick Park
Gary Gumberson
Ronald Terpening
James Whalen
John Depp
Leslie Jordahl
Glenn Erickson
Conde Mack
Michael Corcoran
Rev Christopherson Speaks to Hale Luther Leaguers
The Rev. E. B. Christopherson will address Hale Luther League on Sunday evening August 28 with devotions. Readings, solos by Mrs Peter Johnson and Alice Anderson, a choir song, and piano pieces by Rosemary Sielaff and Frances and Helen Nelson are on the program. The S. C. club meets with Mrs G B Anderson Friday September 2 at 2 30 p m with Mrs Alfred Narveson assisting hostess.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Whitehall
Wis
E. B. Christopherson
Hale Luther League
Peter Johnson
Ethel Berg
Alice Anderson
Rosemary Sielaff
Frances
Helen Nelson
S. C. Club
G. B. Anderson
Alfred Narveson
Holmen Homemakers Open New Season in Wis
Holmen Wisconsin special report notes the Holmen Homemakers start their season with a meeting after recess at 7 30 p m at Mrs L s home Members will respond to roll call with their favorite dessert recipe Mrs Fred Martin will present a five minute entertainment at the gathering scheduled for 7 30 p m
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Holmen
Wis
Fred Martin
Warrens Man Hurt Walking Into Truck on US 12
Warrens man Charles Frank was injured Thursday after walking into the side of a truck on U.S. highway 12 about 11 miles north of Tomah. The truck was driven by Leon Simon of Mauston. Traffic Officer Chris Hendriksen reported the incident.
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Sparta
Wis
Chris Hendriksen
Charles Frank
Warrens
U. S. Highway 12
Tomah
Leon Simon
Mauston
Businessman Opens Youth Center in Black River Falls
George Kapoun, a retired Black River Falls businessman, establishes and will operate a new Ka poun's Recreational Center. The grand opening is set for Saturday, August 27, at the Black River Falls location.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Black River Falls
Kapoun
George Kapoun
Dredging Begins For Cassville REA Plant Construction
Dredging on the Mississippi at Cassville marks the first step in a 6 million dollar REA rural electrification project. The work creates a dock site and raises the land five feet above the river, with riprap being added to the bank and nearby utility installations advancing. Construction is expected to start in September and complete by October 1950, linking Cassville with Genoa and Alma plants to serve farms across Wisconsin Iowa and Minnesota.
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Cassville
Wis
Mississippi River
Rural Electrification Administration
Mississippi
Dairyland Power Cooperative
The
REA
Genoa
Alma
J. A. Dickinson
Vern E. Alden Company
Chicago
Dickinson
Derryland Power Cooperative
Wisconsin
Iowa
Minnesota
Three Act Comedy by Grand View 4-H Club
The Grand View 4-H club presents a three act comedy at St Josephs Ridge school hall starting 8 15 p m Sunday August 28 Kenneth Hansen leads as a henpecked husband with Lois Hess as his wife Elaine Wuensch plays his daughter Evelyn Kam mel is the mother in law and Rieny Kammel Paul Hess are the lovers Supporting cast includes Daniel Hess Lucille Welker Paul Servais Carol Roesler Lullen Clements and Pat Roesler The club fair was set for Thursday August 25 at the same location and the next meeting is August 31 at the Greenfield town hall
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grandview
St. Joseph’s Ridge
Kenneth Hansen
Lois Hess
Elaine Wuensch
Evelyn Kammel
Rieny Kammel
Paul Hess
Daniel Hess
Lucille Welker
Paul Servais
Carol Roesler
Lullen Clements
Pat Roesler
Greenfield Town Hall
Houston Nursing Auxiliary Meets in Caledonia
Houston county nursing auxiliary committee members from Caledonia Winnebago Sheldon Union Mayville Crooked Creek and Jefferson townships met County Nurse Grace Hennessy at the Caledonia courthouse. They discussed nursing service activities over the past year and future plans. Similar meetings were held with township groups in Houston Spring Grove Hokah and La Crescent.
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Caledonia
Minn
Houston County Nursing Auxiliary Committee
Grace Hennessy
Court House
Houston
Spring Grove
Hokah
la Crescent
Winnebago
Sheldon
Union
Mayville
Crooked Creek
Jefferson
Arnold Anderson Re elected Leader of Lewis Valley Lutheran League
Arnold Anderson was re elected president of the Lewis Valley Lutheran League at a recent meeting. New officers named include Lois Holter as vice president Jane Baker secretary and Edward Timm treasurer. Retiring officers were Jeanette Brudos Eileen Tesse and Everett Hoff. Rev Torvik gave a farewell message to the congregation and refreshments were served by Clifford Gilbertson Segur Johnson Stanford Snall Ansel Drogseth with assistance from Morriss and Einar Hendriksson.
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Moriss
Einar Hendriksson
Soldier From Tomah Stationed In Japan
Pvt. Walter Deer of Tomah is assigned to the 64th AAA gun battalion in the 70th group and stationed at Camp Atsugi near Yokohama Japan. He entered the army in January 1949 and trained at Camp Breckenridge Kentucky before joining the Eighth Army in June.
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Tomah, Wis
Walter Deer
Lee Deer
70Th Group
Camp Atsugi
Yokohama
Japan
Deer
Camp Breckenridge
Kentucky
Eighth Army
Holmen Area Schools Prepare for Openings and Staff
Holmen area schools set 1949 50 openings with student reports September 6. Freshman advance registration September 2 at nine in the high school assembly room. Holmen district lists 1949 50 faculty including Bernice Riley Verna Casberg Verna Hamilton Clara Evenson Alda Wehrenberg Melvin Knudson Stella Burrows Alta Johnson Donald Haug Emily Gregg Helen Cuellar Esther Johnson Selma Casberg Eleanor Jones Bernard Thompson Louise Halverson H E Mattison Audrey Overson Arthur Sletteland Bruno Slotwinski Margaret Slotwinski Willis S Knight George R Glasrud custodians James Berg Odell Evenson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Holmen
Wis
Holmen Area
Bernice Riley
New Amsterdam
Verna Casberg
Amsterdam Prairie
Verna Hamilton
Council Bay
Clara Evenson
Stevenstown
Alda Wehrenberg
Sour Creek
Melvin W. Knudson
Long Coulee
Stella Burrows
Halfway
Alta Johnson
Maple Shade
Donald Haug
Midway
Emily Gregg
Oak Grove
Helen Cuellar
Sand Lake
Esther Johnson
Selma Casberg
Eleanor Jones
Bernard Thompson
Louise Halverson
H. E. Mattison
Audrey Overson
Arthur Sletteland
Bruno Slotwinski
Margaret Slotwinski
Willis’ S. Knight
George R. Glasrud
James Berg
Odell Evenson
Eau Claire Group To Visit Sparta Choir to perform outdoor service
The Eau Claire gospel group of six laymen from varying denominations will hold an outdoor service on the Sparta courthouse lawn Sunday at 7 45 p m M D Sayner leads and Ingvald Tandberg offers the message The group features a blind musician using flute via hand sounds an ocarina performance and a guitar/wood saw act among the varied numbers
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Sparta
Wis
Eau Claire
Court House
Bible Dedication Planned At Holmen
An Oxford pulpit Bible donated to Holmen Lutheran church by A O Jostad company employees in memory of Alfred B Thoreson will be dedicated at 10 a m during morning services The Rev Kenneth R Torvik will deliver his farewell sermon at the same service
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Holmen, Wis
Holmen Lutheran Church
A. O. Jostad Company
Alfred B. Thoreson
Kenneth R. Torvik
Caledonia Fire Chief Attends State Meet
Caledonia Minnesota Fire Chief William L Murphy attended the two day Governor s fire conference held in Minneapolis as part of official duties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caledonia
Minn
William L Murphy
Minneapolis
Luther League to Meet at Trempealeau Valley Farm
The Luther League of the First Lutheran church will gather Sunday evening August 28 at the Aaron Granlund farm home in Trempealeau Valley. A program is planned and lunch will be served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blair
Wis
Luther League of the First Lutheran Church
Aaron Granlund
Trempealeau Valley
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Monona
Lloyd Campbell
Fair Grounds
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St.Joseph
Emis
Pat
Dudleys
Genoa Fox Farm
Copeland Park
Bible
Brooklyn Addition
Pagent
William Richmond
John Kreels
Root River
Brownsville
Richmond
Rev. Christopherson
Holmen Homemakers
BRF
Arnold Anderson
Theatres
Roy Rogers
Dale Evans
Susanna Pass
Charlie Chan
Vernon
Duke OF Chicago
Monte Hale
LAW OF the
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Jimmy Wakely
Outlaw
Barbara Hale
Luther League
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