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Newspaper

La Crosse Tribune

Location

La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

Dec 09, 1963

Page

11

Average $100 More for 1963 Eau Claire Teacher Grads

The 1963 Eau Claire State College teacher education grads averaged starting salaries about $100 higher than 1962. Elementary education grads without experience earned about $4,809, secondary grads $4,838, with special education and junior high programs showing higher figures. Most secondary graduates secured teaching positions. credentials and campus interviews numbered high.

Eau Claire Wis Eau Claire State College Lester Emans

Vernon County Reports Highlight Sheriff and Deeds Office Data

Vernon County sheriff’s department jailed 301 men and nine women in 1963 at a board cost of $2,626 while 95 major traffic violations occurred. Juvenile offenses totaled 26 and 65 ambulance trips covered 2,500 miles. Deeds office recorded 9,761 instruments with 724 births 335 deaths and 193 marriages amid $9,957.75 in fees.

Viroqua Wis Sheriff's Department Register of Deeds Office Vernon County Morris Moon Welfare Department Vernon County Register of Deeds Donald Potter Register of Deeds

Carl Schurz Exhibit To Be Shown

Madison Wisconsin will open a Carl Schurz exhibition at the State Historical Society on Tuesday December 10 based on a 2500 volume Schurz library gifted by his grand-niece Mrs John Downes of Chicago She will attend with her daughters and will join a luncheon with society director Leslie H Fisher Jr and staff After the opening she will tour the society The exhibit includes Lincoln autographs and a Schurz letter to his wife

Madison Wis Carl Schurz Wisconsin State Historical Society Society John Downes Chicago Downes John T. Windle Ind Arthur R. Hogue Bloomington Schurz Republican Party Abraham Lincoln Springfield Ill Lincoln A. Lincoln Stephen A. Douglas Leslie H. Fisher Jr

Legion and Auxiliary Host Christmas Pot Luck Party

The American Legion and Auxiliary of Galesville Wisconsin will host their annual pot luck Christmas party at the Bank of Galesville at 6 30 p.m. on Wednesday December 11. Attendees will exchange 50 cent gifts and may invite a friend.

Galesville Wis American Legion and Auxiliary Bank of Galesville

Tomah City Budget Hearing Set for December 12

The Tomah Wisconsin council schedules a December 12 public hearing on the 1964 city budget. If adopted, taxpayers face 331.40 per 1000 of assessed value, up 18 mills from last year, with total to be raised of 828,413.65 for city, school, county and state needs. The city rate stays at 8.075 mills, and rebates will offset some personal property and real estate taxes.

Tomah Wis Phillis Zimmerman

Three One-Act Plays Staged At Waukon High School

WAUKON Iowa three one act plays will be staged in the high school gym at 8 p m on Wednesday December 11 The contest presentation The Val iant will be shown along with Wildcat by the freshman class and No Television Tonight by the sophomores The event highlights school dramatics in December at Waukon High School.

Waukon Iowa

BRF High School Stages Babes in Toyland Musical

Black River Falls High School vocal music department presents a two act Babes in Toyland directed by Margaret Berndt with speaking roles by Kathy Sheffer David Schneider Signe Peterson Irene Hanson Lane Epstein and others. Sets by Richard Hagen and Gene Larsow replace the annual Christmas program and performances run December 14 and 15.

Black River Falls Wis Black River Falls High School Margaret Berndt Victor Herbert Kathy Sheffer David Schneider Signe Peterson Irene Hanson Lane David Epstein Marilyn Curran Dale Peterson Richard Frederickson Betty Larson William Gates Donna Johnson Linda Reylea Mary Northup Beverly Christianson Steven Benson Leroy Parker Richard Moake Richard Hagen Gene Larsow River Falls Eau Claire State

Papers Circulated For Two Candidates for State Supreme Court

Nomination papers for Horace W. Wilke of Madison and Harry E. Larsen of Superior are circulating at Trempealeau County Courthouse. Both men are candidates for justice of the Wisconsin Supreme Court in the April 4 1964 election. Wilke has held the office since his May 1962 appointment by Gov. Gaylord Nelson.

Whitehall Wis Horace W. Wilke Madison Harry E. Larsen Superior Trempealeau County State Supreme Court Wilke Gaylord Nelson

New Secretary Hired in Sparta Public Health Office

SPARTA Wisconsin Miss Ardell Jacobsen begins work as secretary in the Public Health Nurse Estelle North's office. She succeeds Marjorie Cobb who resigned to join the Veterans Administration Hospital at Tomah.

Sparta Wis Ardell Jacobsen Estelle North Marjorie Cobb Veterans Administration Hospital Tomah

Wisconsin Premium Cheese gifts highlight local firm

The Wisconsin Premium Cheese, Inc. operates from La Crosse under T. D. Solie and ships gourmet gifts nationwide. The program grows from a warehousing operation at the former Peerless Brewing Co. plant with twelve cheese assortments and prices from 2.85 to 6.95 parcel post paid. Descriptive literature can be obtained by dialing 4-7148.

Wisconsin Wisconsin Premium Cheese, Inc T. D. Solie la Crosse Peerless Brewing Co 3Rd Division

Merrillan Board finalizes land transfers and village upgrades

Merrillan Wisconsin village board completed land deals for a Lower Lake resort project by exchanging a 16 acre tract with Cyrus and Mrs. Comstock. Other actions include annexing two parcels for road rights, electing Gene McKevitt to the utility board, forming a building fund and committee, updating cemetery rules, tightening disease reporting, and awarding prizes for the Christmas lighting contest.

Merrillam Wis Lower Lake Cyrus Comstock Gene McKevitt DeVan Staples Rod Burlingame Phil Fitzpatrick McKevitt Oakwood Cemetery Jule Radatz

Businessmen Set Annual Mabel Christmas Party

The Mabel Business Association will host its annual Christmas party for children at the local theater on Saturday December 21. Santa Claus is due to arrive in Mabel at 2 p.m. Tuesday December 24.

Mabel, Minn Mabel Business Association Santa Claus Mabel

Taylor Back On County Phone Line

The General Telephone Co issues new directories placing Taylor back on the county line. Taylor residents favor a small monthly rate increase for extended service as four new circuits are installed. Additional staffing from Portage aids in completing line changes and activating lines.

Black River Falls Wis General Telephone Co Taylor Taylor Region The Telephone Company Portage

Ettrick Families Move To New Homes

Ettrick Wisconsin families relocate as Ben Erickson buys a farm 27 miles north on Highway 53 near Pigeon Falls. Julius Hegge of Frenchville purchases the Erickson home and plans to move in. Richard Herreid family relocates to a newly built home in North Beaver Creek, Irene Briggs and son Robert occupy the Herreids’ vacated apartment, and Edward Forseth and family move from the Walter Café apartment to the post office apartment vacated by Mrs. Briggs.

Ettrick Wis Ben Erickson Pigeon Falls Julius Hegge Frenchville Erickson Richard Herreid Beaver Creek Irene Briggs Robert Herreids Edward Forseth Walter Cafe Briggs

Santa Claus to visit Ettrick Lions Club event

Santa Claus will come to Ettrick Wisconsin with the Lions Club on Saturday December 14 at 1 30 p m at the community hall. All area children may attend and Santa will hand out candy and nuts provided by local businessmen. C H Nelson leads arrangements.

Ettrick Wis Lions Club Santa Claus Santa C. H. Nelson

Santa to Visit PF Saturday Dec 21

Santa Claus will visit Pigeon Falls Wisconsin Saturday December 21. The Lions Club hosts the annual Christmas party at the school gym starting at 2 p.m. A movie and Christmas treats will be provided.

Santa Pigeon Falls Wis Santa Claus Lions Club

Caledonia Teacher Chosen for National Conclave in NYC

Irvin P. Plitzuweit a chemistry teacher at John Marshall High School Rochester was selected as one of about 15 educators from across the country to attend a conference on what it takes to teach in New York City. The event is sponsored by the National Education Association and Magazine Publishers Association. Plitzuweit a Caledonia native and Winona State College graduate taught science in Harmony before joining John Marshall this fall.

Caledonia Minn Irvin P. Plitzuwell John Marshall High School Rochester New York City National Education Association Magazine Publishers Association Caledonia High School Winona State College Plitzuweil Harmony Plitzuweit Paul Plitzuweit

Fox Wanders In During Laundry in Redwood City

Mrs Elizabeth Scheel recalled doing laundry when a fox wandered in attracting attention. The Humane Society took charge of the surprisingly tame intruder.

Redwood City Calif Elizabeth Scheel The Humane Society

Sparta Junior High Holiday Concert Planned

Sparta Wisconsin. The Sparta Junior High School music department will hold its annual Christmas concert in the Senior High School Auditorium on Thursday December 12 at 8 p m The program features seventh and eighth grade chorus freshman chorus under David Stein and the senior high band directed by Peter Hackett. The program includes sacred and secular holiday music and appeals to the entire family. Public is invited with no admission charge.

Sparta Wis Sparta Junior High School David Stein Peter Hackett

New Lisbon Graders to Present Concert

New Lisbon Grade School students plan a music program in the Senior High School gymnasium at 8 p.m. Tuesday December 10. David Segerstrom will direct the program featuring the junior band girls glee club boys glee club and a 200 voice chorus.

New Lisbon Wis David Segerstrom

Mental Health Program Highlighted At Whitehall Meeting

Kenneth Colwell described the Trempealeau County Hospital as vital to the future of mental health, noting its community integration and local groups involvement. The Trempealeau facility houses 219 patients with 33 full-time and three part-time staff, serving residents from several counties.

Whitehall Wis Kenneth Colwell Division of Mental Hygiene Madison Trempealeau County Hospital Colwell Carl Nordhagen Trempealeau County Mendota State Hospital C. F. Meyer Pepin Buffalo Jackson Trempealeau la Crosse Clark Counties

Trempealeau Masonic Lodge Elects New Officers

Trempealeau Wis Orrin Leavitt was elected worthy master at a recent lodge meeting succeeding Arild Engelsen. Other officers named include William Lehman senior warden Lloyd Anderson junior warden William Junghans treasurer Harvey Neilson secretary and Carleton Towner trustee for three years. Other officers will be appointed.

Trempealeau Wis Orrin Leavitt

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