Post Schedule Of Elections In Vernon County Wisconsin
Vernon county Agricultural Conservation program committee elections schedule released by Chairman Sherry of Viroqua includes meetings in La Farge Jefferson Genoa Webster Fairview Coon Clinton Viroqua Harmony Hillsboro Greenwood Bergen Sterling Hamburger Wheatland Union Liberty Kickapoo Christiana Forest Whitestown Franklin and other towns. Eligible farmers participating in the 1946 Agricultural Conservation program may vote if they own rent or sharecrop on qualifying farms or hold a contract with the Federal Crop Insurance Corporation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Viroqua
Wis
Agricultural Conservation Program Committee
Vernon County
Sherry
la Farge
Village Bank
Jefferson
Genoa
Monty
Webster
Fairview
Coon
Clinton
Harmony
Hillsboro
Greenwood
Bergen
Sterling
Hamburg
Wheatland
Town Hall
Union
Liberty
Kickapoo
Christiana
Forest
Whitestown
and Franklin
Nation Farm
Federal Crop Insurance Corporation
Indian Is Charged With Theft Of 206 From Sparta Tavern
Mose Payer of Black River Falls pleaded innocent in Sparta Wisconsin on a charge of stealing 206 dollars from the Whittler tavern living quarters Saturday night. He was bound over to county court. Payer's companions Thor Climber Warrens and Gretchen Young Thunder were fined for intoxication. All three are described as Indians and were arrested by Jackson County authorities at the sheriff's request after Whittler suspected them of entering living rooms adjoining the tavern and taking the money.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sparta
Wis
Mose Payer
Black River Falls
Hi. L. Beckman
Jackson County
Bert ©. Johnson
Whittler
Caledonia group elects officers for coming year
In Caledonia Minnesota the organization elected its officers for the year with Mrs Lena Car as president, Mrs Rose Ken as secretary, and Mrs Joie Ken as treasurer. The group also approved plans for the year ahead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caledonia
Minn
Atea
Lena Car
Rose Kenjoie
WCTU Unit to Meet in Caledonia City Hall
WCTU members will gather at Caledonia city hall this Tuesday evening. Each member should bring a Christmas lunch to exchange for refreshments. In a recent meeting president Mrs. J. Jackman delivered the address.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caledonia
Minn
W.C.T.U
J. Jackman
Heavyweights Don Sullivan Uses 550 Pounds Of Officers For Protection
Don Sullivan of Spar ta used a posse totaling 550 pounds in protection after threats he faced at Cataract and Sparta. In a confrontation on State Trunk highway 27 near Monroe county asylum, Gerald Leis and Virgil Pettis allegedly attacked his vehicle and Sullivan’s guards responded, with Sol and Grucza subduing the assailants. Leis faces charges for interfering with the right of highway and Pettis for abusive language with intent to assault. both are to be arraigned in justice court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sparta
Wis
Don Sullivan
Sullivan
Cataract
Virgil Pettis
Gerald Leis
Pettis
Alton “Fats” Sol
Ray Grucza
Monroe County
Leis
Solberg
Grucza
L. J. Goodman
Petis
Justice Court
H. L. Beckman
Angelo
Monroe county USO drive opens with leadership named
TOMAH Wis Special The annual Monroe county USO drive begins Wednesday with an organizing meeting to appoint area chairman and committee members A C Wagner is named county chairman Tomah Lions and Rotary clubs will hold their regular meetings as part of the organization meeting General Ralph Immell will speak and introduce Leonard Blackburn former Wisconsin secretary for the USO and Ted Jones a double amputee veteran from Guadalcanal battles
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tomah
Wis
Monroe County
A. C. Wagner
Ted Jones
Guadalcanal
Agriculture Class Schedule At Holmen High
Holmen Wis special night school for men interested in agriculture led by Harold Mattison Holmen high school vocational agriculture instructor begins Wednesday. A film on an agricultural subject will be shown and the group organized. Discussion of subjects for the 15 week course to follow All area men urged to attend Wednesday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Holmen
Wis
Harold Mattison
Holmen High School
Wedoem
ASA Meti
Caledonian Is Member Of Minnesota Chorus
Greta Nelson daughter of Mr and Mrs L C Nelson is a member of the University of Minnesota chorus which will give a concert at Northrop Memorial auditorium on Tuesday Dec 10 at 8 30 p m The 250 voice chorus will be joined by the university symphony orchestra of 80 pieces Dr James Aliferis directs the chorus and Dr Paul M Oberg chairs the university department of music
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caledonia, Minn
Specia
Greta Nelson
L. C. Nelson
University of Minnesota Chorus
Northrup Memorial Auditorium
University Symphony Orchestra
James Aliferis
Paul M. Oberg
University Department of Music
Guest Speaker at Holmen Lutheran Brotherhood Meeting
The Rev. O. S. Paulson of Bethany Lutheran La Crosse will speak at an evening Holmen Lutheran Brotherhood gathering in the church parlors. Bethel Men's Chorus will perform several numbers. Hosts are Fred Black Minerd Hanson Clifford Hanson and W K Selbo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Holmen, Wis
O. S. Paulson
Bethany Lutheran Church
la Crosse
Holmen Lutheran Brotherhood
Bethel Men
Fred Black
Minerd Hanson
Clifford Hanson
W. K. Selbo
Two GIs Retire From CAMP McCOY Wis
CAMP McCOY Wisconsin reports two enlisted men retiring from the army. T/Sgt. Charles A. Hunsinger leaves after over 26 years of service and Sgt. B. Kimpton retires after more than 25 years of service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Camp Mccoy
Wis
Army
Charles A. Hunsinger
B. Kimpton
Pottsville Home Coming Play in Taylor High School
Taylor Wisconsin prepares for the Pottsville Home Coming benefit play at Taylor High School. The Old Time Fiddler, nearly 89, is featured among a large cast including M W Smith and many local residents supporting the Gate Way Area Boy Scouts of America.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Viola Hulett
Marcella Relyea
Gracie Owen
Charlotte Kling
Bessie Hanson
Helen Relyea
Lee Casper
Judy Olson
Russell Larson
Bert Skaar
Bill Helstad
Dorance Stoltz
Florence Hanson
Alice Larson
Francis Rumppe
Mae Johnson
Ellwood Relyea
Galena Rygh
Mrs. J. Schei
Stacia Schansberg
Laura Nelson
Bertha Galstad
Mabel Haralsrud
George Huseboe
M. W. Smith
Victor Larson
Walt Kling
Ted Clipper
Albert Shutley
Ole Stephenson
Willie Larson
Alvin Johnson
Millie Larson
Myrtle Wallen
Mildred Casper
Thomas Edison Bunderson
Gilman Bergh
Art Mharalsrud
Bulah Larson
Rosemary Relyea
Eleanor Curran
Donald Smart
Russel Owen
Elden Smith
George Iverson
Silas Wallen
Francis Herrell
Russel Thompson
Gordon Huseboe
Howard Jacobson
Hjalmar Rierson
Morris Knutson
Judge Sprecher Grants One Divorce and Sets Support
Judge O M Sprecher granted one divorce and set aside another action on Monday. Zola Calhoun of Wilton was divorced from Fred Calhoun over desertion and failure to support, with $15 monthly support ordered. Leslie Taylor of Sparta was ordered to pay $87.50 for his wife Bernetta and their three children. Edith Short and Dennis Short had a divorce case set aside as they dropped it. Lewis Chambers, 18, Tomah, received a one year reformatory sentence for car theft and damage, suspended on paying $80 in damages. a companion faced a similar prior sentence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gee Wis
O. M. Sprecher
Zola Calhoun
Wilton
Fred Calhoun
Calhoun
Leslie Taylor
Sparta
Bernetta
Edith Short
Dennis Short
Ringeville
Lewis Chambers
Tomah
Sprecher
Chambers
Reformatory
Green Bay
Champers
Lions Club Charter Night Dinner Held in Hillsboro
Hillsboro Wisconsin special report notes 200 attendees at Lions Club charter night December 5 in Hillsboro High School auditorium. Pat Flannigan Calumet company speaker. Bohemian Band of Hillsboro, Edwin Shear director. quartettes from Richland Center and Baraboo. R D Sandman local leader. V V Gaas toastmaster. Chamber of Commerce plans Christmas events with Santa visiting three Saturdays before Christmas in a jeep with treats for children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hillsboro
Wis
Lions Club
Hillsboro High School
Pat Flannigan
Brilton
Calumet Company
Edwin Shear
Richland Center
Baraboo
R. D. Sandman
Trempealeau Hunters Successful On Trips
Trempealeau Wisconsin residents report deer taken during the recent hunting season. Hunters listed include Mrs. Harvey Nelson Archie Chase Ed Hegg Tom Mikrut Ed Crivits Ed Olson Ralph Rickman DeVere Huttenhow Bud Cisewski Frank Pliska Edward Ryder Carlton Towner Wendell Stephan John Pittenger Hershel Fiedler Harry Wachter Ed Frasch Lyle McDonal James Stull Ralph Ebersold James Carlson Allen Gilles Harry Stimson Leonard Ritter Bill Nash Walter Howell Adolph Sonsalla Joe Koba and Kenneth Wagner. With soldiers gone Paris awaits postwar tourists.
Army Task Force Frost Studies Cold Effects at Camp McCoy
At Camp McCoy Wisconsin 1400 soldiers participate in Task Force Frost to study how cold affects the human body and clothing. Major Philip M Nabbe leads medical staff using Fort Knox cold lab findings to run field tests and questionnaires on trench foot frostbite and other conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Camp Mccoy
Wis
Army
Task Force Frost
Frost
Dale Jackson
Northville
Mich
Philip Nabbe
Chicago
Jackson
Pacific
Guadalcanal
New Britain
Philippines
Signal Corps
Vernon County Fair Plans Discussed At Annual Meeting
Officers and members of the Vernon County Fair Association reviewed plans for the 91st annual Vernon County Fair and elected officers for the coming year. Treasurer E. A. Schipper reported a favorable financial status with $8,033.11 on hand including $2,980 in bonds.
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Viroqua
Wis
Vernon County Fair Association
Vernon County Fair
Court House
E. A. Schipper
Onalaska Council Cuts School Budget For 1947
Onalaska Wisconsin sees a $2,000 cut to the proposed 1947 education budget from the city council without board consultation. The tax levy was to total 37,008.57 dollars and would fund additions like a band program and a summer recreation effort. The board must choose which programs to eliminate as salaries and supplies rise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Onalaska
Wis
Board of Education
Onalaska Juniors Stage Date With Judy Play
The Onalaska high school's junior class presents A Date With Judy this Tuesday at 8 p m Adapted from the radio show it follows a teen brother and sister with family and neighborhood upheavals The cast includes Lois Smaltz Don Russell Marie Gartner Eugene Collins Anita Brudos Jeanette Clott Rich Markwed Bernadine Kaminski Arnold Holthaus Doris Holthaus June Engstad John Wilhelm Arlene Bezpaletz Carol Winell
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Onalaska
Wis
Judy
Lois Smaltz
Don Russell
Marie Gartner
Eugene Collins
Anita Brudos
Jeanette Clott
Rich Markwed
Bernadi
Whitehall L A M P C hosts two guest speakers
In Whitehall Wisconsin the L A M P C club met December 4 at Mrs R A Fortun's home with Dr Richard M Rogers from the MacCorkle Clinic and Jack Dundas of Trempealeau County Soil Conservation district as speakers. Rogers discussed blood plasma and penicillin advances spurred by war needs. Dundas spoke on soil conservation noting Trempealeau county has 60 soil types and farms lost 66 percent of topsoil. he urged tree planting and strip cropping to curb erosion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Whitehall
Wis
R. A. Fortun
Richard M. Rogers
MacCornack Clinic
Jack Dundas
Trempealeau County Soil Conservation District
American Legion Auxiliary
L. B
Federation of Women’s Clubs
King and
Mendota
Rogers
Dundas
Trempealeau County
Ettrick Lutheran Men's Club marks 15th anniversary
Ettrick Wisconsin special report notes the fifteenth anniversary of the Ettrick Lutheran Men's club. The Rev H O Aasen spoke as did Dr C O Rogne former president. N C Twelme summarized 15 years of activity. Newly elected officers are Clayton Sime president Carl Pederson vice president John Rogne secretary and Melvin Gunderson treasurer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ettrick
Wis
Ettrick Lutheran Men's Club
H. O. Aasen
French Creek
C. O. Rogne
N. C. Twelme
Clayton Sime
Carl Pederson
John Rogne
Melvin Gunderson
Clerks Association Meeting Report From Marshfield
Miss Marjorie Schaefer Trempealeau county clerk of circuit court attended a legislative committee meeting of the Wisconsin Association of Clerks in Marshfield on Saturday She plans to return Sunday to Whitehall Wisconsin
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Whitehall
Wis
Marjorie Schaefer
Trempealeau County
Marshfield
Legislative Committee
The
Wisconsin Association of Clerks
Women Soap Project Fights Shortage In McGregor
Marquette women organize a soap making drive led by Methodist volunteers. The town donates fats from dinners and households while hotels and individuals contribute fats by the gallon quart or cup. Over 500 bars produced with proceeds aiding the women’s society as Christmas packaging becomes a new feature.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mcgregor
Marquette
Women’s Society
Honor La Verne Hall With Life Membership
At the Vernon County Fair Association annual meeting it was unanimously voted to send a letter of appreciation to La Verne Hall Westby 4 H club member for outstanding agricultural work that won him national prominence. He was given a life membership in the fair association.
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Milwaukee
Viroqua
Wis
Vernon County Fair Association
la Verne Hall
Westby
The
Fair Association
Seal Returns Favorable in Tomah Christmas Sale
In Tomah Wisconsin the annual Christmas Seal sale shows favorable acceptance. Mrs. Paul Rose reports about $400 already returned in response to stamps mailed out about ten days ago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tomah
Wis
Paul Rose
Mrs. Kidder Heads to Florida for Winter
Mrs. Florence Kidder left Whitehall for Chicago to meet her son Walter S. Kidder of Akron Ohio and then proceeded to Fort Lauderdale Florida to spend the winter in the sun.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Whitehall
Wis
Florence Kidder
Chicago
Walter S. Kidder
Akron
Ohio
Fort Lauderdale
Fla
Kiwanis Decorates Lansing Streets With Evergreen Arches
The Kiwanis club decorates Lansing with evergreen arches and lights. Volunteers string greenery and lights to illuminate the town streets for the season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lansing
Kiwanis Club
Healy Memorial High Plays Bringin' Home the Bacon
Trempealeau Wisconsin special junior class of Healy Memorial high school presents Bringin home the Bacon Wednesday at 8 pm in the high school gymnasium. Cast includes Robert Lettner Marjorie Hanson Marjorie Eickman Mary Jane Erickman Margaret Jessessky Bill Lehman Irene Wagner Wallace Raymond Lawrence Stull Clifford Hanson Jeannette McDonah Theresa Knepper Lorraine Davis directed by Mrs Russell Crabtree.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trempealeau
Wis
Healy Memorial High School
Robert Lettner
Marjorie Hanson
Marjorie Eickman
Mary Jane Erickman
Margaret Jessessky
Bill Lehman
Irene Wagner
Wallace Raymond
Lawrence Stull
Clifford Hanson
Jeannette McDonah
Theresa Knepper
Lorraine Davis
Russell Crabtree
Pastor Jersing Thompson Takes New Charge in Peterson Minnesota
The Rev. Jersing Thompson has accepted the call of the South Fork Lutheran church at Peterson Minnesota and will assume duties late this month. He led Burr Oak congregation for 12 years, growing the church from about seven families to 36.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Decorah
Ila
Jersing Thompson
South Fork Lutheran
Peterson, Minn
Burr Oak
Galesville School Gets Federal Funds for Plans
The Federal Works Agency advanced 3400 dollars for preparing plans for a 128305 dollar elementary school in Galesville Wisconsin Trempealeau County. The project includes classrooms and a gymnasium auditorium. The advance will be repaid without interest when construction begins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
Federal Works Agency
Galesville City
Trempealeau County
Wis
FWA
Christmas Program Scheduled At BAF
A Christmas program convenes in the Black River Falls high school auditorium on Sunday December 15. The combined city choirs include St Josephs church Methodist Evangelical Lutheran Schubert club and high school groups. A special rehearsal was held Thursday evening to prepare.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Black River Falls
Wis
St. Joseph's Choir
Methodist Church
Evangelical Lutheran
Schubert Club
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Sparta Tavern
WCTU
USO
Holmen High
Caledonian
Minnesota Chorus
Taylor
Paris
McCoy
Jesse Sands
Vernon Co
Orin G. Johnson
Henry Seiler
Elvin Stevens
R. H. Nusstad
Orbec Sherry
Dora Bowman
Carl Zube
Onalaska Council
Ettrick Men
Cloyd Ferris
Honor la Verne Hall
Florida
Healy Memorial High of
Minnesota
Zachary Scott Janis Page
OF Man
Sir Aubrey Smith
Scotland Yard
Galesville
Tribune Washington Bureau
BAF
Dorothy McGuire
Guy Madison
Vernon
Gene Tierney
Cornel Wilde
Graceul Duncan Phyte faAostaon
Lacrosse
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