Preston CROP Drive Planned for Blair Wisconsin
A Blair CROP meeting gathered 37 farmers and town leaders to organize field workers for Preston. Rev L W Halvorson and Rev George Strum urged support to aid war stricken people. Omer Austad named two canvassers per school district to finish by December 10. Donations may be cash or one milking.
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Blair
Wis
Preston
L. W. Halvorson
Zion Lutheran Church
George Strum
Ettrick
Omer Austad
Viroquans Go South For Warmth This Winter
Viroqua residents with summer homes head south for warmth including Spar Simmons Loveless Simmons Webb in Sarasota Florida Nick Dorscheid William Erickson Ray Lawton B C Brown Mines Felix and C J Smith Los Angeles Jin Dyson St Petersburg Others plan southern trips after the holidays.
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Viroqua
Wis
Spar Simmons
Jack Loveless
William Webb
Sarasota
Fla
Nick Dorscheid
William Erickson
Ray Lawton
Phoenix
Ariz
B. C. Brown
Christmas Party Set at Whitehall Pix Theater
The Pix theater and Whitehall Improvement Association join to host a Christmas party for local children. A free show begins Saturday at 1 30 p m with a two hour movie followed by Santa Claus handing out candy sacks to every child present.
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Whitehall
Wis
Pix Theater
Whitehall Improvement Association
Santa Claus
Knute Buxengard Family Guests in Madison South Dakota
Mr and Mrs Knute Buxengard and their sons Dale and Lyle were recent guests at the Owen Tomeraasen home in Madison South Dakota.
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Spring Grove
Minn
Mrs. Knute Buxengard
Dale and
Lyle
Owen Tomeraasen
Madison, S. D
Milwaukee man visits mother in Peterson Minn
Adolph Luckason of Milwaukee visited his mother Mrs. Anna Luckason in Peterson Minnesota recently, according to a local report.
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Peterson
Minn
Adolph Luckason
Milwaukee
Anna Luckason
Berendes and Ziegler Hitchhike to California
Norwalk Wisconsin reports Carleton Berendes and Ernest Ziegler recently departed on a hitchhiking trip toward California, leaving their hometown with plans to reach the West Coast.
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Norwalk
Wis
Carleton Berendes
Ernest Ziegler
Weather Record U S Department of Commerce Wisconsin Minnesota Iowa
Light snow and warmer tonight for Wisconsin. Minnesota reports light snow with warmer tonight and squalls with strong shifting winds. Iowa expects light snow this afternoon and tonight with cloudy, very light snow in the east, warmer tonight and much colder by Saturday night. Forecast covers La Crosse radius to 150 miles with projected shipments north and various regions.
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Wisconsin
Minnesota
la Crosse
Provect
Hastings
Guttenberg
Ohio Valley
Plains
Mississippi Valley
Colorado
Alberta
Can
Missouri
Kansas
Nebraska
New State
California
Pacific Northwest
Great Lakes
Green Bay
Wissel
Florida
Texas
Dr. Diack
Morken's
Rushford
Minn
East Ave
FORD
Chevrolet
Archie Sterns
Stoddard
Wis
Public Works Bids Sought for La Crosse Jefferson School Project
Notice to sound equipment dealers and bidders for a bid on a Jefferson School sound system in La Crosse Wisconsin. Plans on file at Education offices. Low bid may be awarded with a 5 percent city bond, contract and bond due within 30 days of award. Also estate probate notice for David N Barclay filed in La Crosse County court with January 3 1950 hearing scheduled.
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Eighth
Main Streets
la Crosse
Wisconsin
Jefferson School
St. James
Caledonia
Board of Education
Boyum
Schubert Sorensen
Board of Educa- Education
Laccene
SS Anyeas
Walter H. Bigelow
A. P. Jordan
State of Wisconsin
Law County
Merritt Ray Slaght
Raney Paul Slaght
Richard Steven Slaght
Paul Frederick Slaght
Caty
Eugenie Guillaume
la Crosse County
Merritt Jay Slaght
Randy Paul Slaght
Rich- Steven Slaght
Ann T
Halfway 4-H Cake Demonstration in Holmen Wisconsin
Four members of the Halfway 4-H club attended a cake baking method demonstration in Holmen with 17 members and guests. Hosts Mrs Leonard Weverstad and Mrs C A Weverstad welcomed participants while Mrs Lyle Anderson and Mrs Henry Hemker baked and frosted two white cakes. The group discussed recipes, gave a donation to the community council foster child, identified secret pals, and planned a Christmas party with gifts on January 5 at the Anderson home.
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Holmen
Wis
Halfway 4
la Vonne Roberts
Sara Jane Arntsen
Jessie Severson
Marion Hanson
Leonard Weverstad
C. A. Weverstad
Lyle Anderson
Henry Hemker
George Urbanek
Eldred Anderson
Hemker
Anderson
Waukon OES Elects Officers For 1950
The Waukon chapter of Order of Eastern Star has elected officers for 1950. The list includes Mrs. Howard Martin as worthy matron, John Palmer as worthy patron, Mrs. John Meierkord as associate matron, L. L. Shurtleff as associate patron, Mrs. John Palmer as secretary, Mrs. Jess Toney as treasurer, Mrs. Charles Berg as conductress, and Marian De Witt as associate conductress.
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Waukown
Waukon
Order of Eastern Star
Howard Martin
John Palmer
John Meierkord
L. L. Shurtleff
Jess Toney
Charles Berg
Marian de Witt
Wall Couple Arrive in Miami for Winter Visit
Holmen Wis special report says Mr and Mrs B O Wall arrived in Miami Florida to visit daughter Beverly and friends and plan to spend the winter there.
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Holmen
Wis
B. O. Wall
Miami
Fla
Beverly
Weekend visitors from San Pedro extend local greetings
Mr and Mrs Clarence Schroeder of San Pedro California were weekend guests of relatives here. The couple visited the George Gorder and Martin Paulson homes during their stay.
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Peterson
Minn
Clarence Schroeder
San Pedro
Calif
George Gorder
Martin Paulson
Tacoma return for Jesse Lower after Wis visit
Jesse Lower has returned to his former home in Tacoma Washington after spending several months in Ontario with his brother Leo Lower and sister Mrs Mable Timmerman in Wisconsin.
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Ontario
Wis
Jesse Lower
Tacoma
Wash
Leo Lower
Mable Timmerman
Guenther Estate Heirship and Administration Proceeding
Wisconsin La Crosse County Court hears Ella Guenther's petition to appoint administrator for Carl M. Guenther deceased whose Minnesota residence ties to La Crosse. Notice asks creditors to file claims by March 11, 1950, with March 14 hearing to adjust claims.
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Weather Record
U. S. Department OF Commerce
Dakota
T.W
Lansing
Houston
Waukon Oes
Cash
George
Agne Olson
Chilao
Ward
Hauser
Barron's
Modern
Main
Condit St
Davies
South 2Nd
Old Salem House
West Salem
Tri- State Coulee
M. Janeiro
State OF
Carl M. Guenther
City of
Ella Guenther
Carl M
Said
Court House
Harvey A. Schrader
Caledonia Street
F. L. Kramer
E. L. Kloss
Jackson
King St
Tim Severson
Yanzer Sanitarium
North 7Th St
Phillip H. Oleson
Lombard
Neah
State Teachers College
Miss Pollack
la Crosse Highway
Tribune
Michael L. Kellner
Linker Hotel
Tomah Co-Op
Ton Tomah
Badger
Noreen
Elgin Watch College
R. Carpenter
Voigt’s
Plymouth
Voigt
Chrysler
Royal
NASH
Voigt Auto Co
Packard Sales and Service
2Nd St. W.L.A.D
DE Soto
Buick Club Cpe
Hudson
Eeer
Johnson
Motor Company
LOW Motor Co
Std & State Used Car Lot
W.l.ad
St. W
North 18Th
S&t
Danny
16Th and
South Ave
BUICK
Danny S
Carburetor & Electric CO
Jay ST. PH
Caledonia Jacobbson
Cheney
Chevrolet CO
3Rd St
W.la.d
Oldsmobile
Gamble’s
Henry Rybold
Midland
Midland Trailer Sales
Causeway
al Shans
South 15Th
Dependable Auto Sales
LA Crescent
Buick Company
Olds
R. C. Cheney Co
Fifth Ave
W.lad
DE Mann
Salem Road
Hart
le Crescent
al Pont
Dr. Clean
DODGE
Schaefer
King W.lad
Dahl
Scoop Tachnc
Pontiac
New Motor
New
Auto Mart W.la.d
Cass
Geo. J. Devine, Inc. Universal Co. I. T
Madison, Wis
Casey’s Car
Kaiser-Frazer
Willys-Overland
Clark - Jewell
W. E
Il Nes
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