Hearing Stated On Improvement Of Highway 54
A public hearing will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 14, in the Black River Falls courthouse on proposed improvements to STH 54 in Jackson County. The plan calls for a realigned section near Irving between Melrose and Black River Falls and removal of the existing segment from the state trunk highway system. Hearings are required by law when changes involve more than 2.5 miles.
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Black River Falls
Wis
Jackson County
Irving
Melrose
Helps Solve 3 Biggest False Teeth Worries and Problems
An advertised denture powder FASTEETH promises to fix three main issues. It claims to hold dentures firmer and more comfortable and allow biting up to 35 percent harder without discomfort. The product is alkaline non acid and has no gummy taste.
Public Hearings Open on New State Trunk Highway Route
Hearings are open to the public to gather testimony on the proposed new state trunk highway location. Citizens may offer input on any relevant aspects of the proposal during the session.
Blair taxes show gain of 6216 dollars
City Treasurer Ray Nereng reports Blair will collect 156,090.27 in taxes, up 6,216 from 1966. The mill rate is 46.98, with 49,476.48 city, 32,198.08 county, 73,608.43 schools, and 807.28 state taxes.
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Blair
Wis
Ray Nereng
Blair Chamber sponsors Christmas lighting contest
Blair Wisconsin December event awards prizes in traditional and religious categories. Winners chosen between 7 and 9 p.m. Sunday December 18. Prizes include 5 3 and 2 dollars.
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Chamber
Blair
Wis
Blair Chamber of Commerce
Envelopes Boost Spring Grove Area
Spring Grove Jaycees promote local business and community service by selling No 10 envelopes. Front reads Land of the Northmen with S.G. On the back are community details including sketches of Tweeten Memorial Hospital and Control Data Co and a map of the Tri State area.
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Spring Grove
Minn
Spring Grove Jaycees
S.G
Tweeten Memorial Hospital and Control Data Co
Tri-State
Tax Session Held and Next Corn Project Topic in Blair
An adult agriculture class at Blair High School conducted year end tax planning. The next meeting at 8 15 p m on December 15 will discuss results of farmers five acre corn projects.
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Blair
Wis
Blair High School
Jockey Eddie Arcaro Earned Large Career Winnings
Eddie Arcaro amassed thirty million plus dollars in racing over thirty one years as a jockey. The report notes about one hundred thousand Europeans live on canal barges and boats.
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Eddie Arcaro
Semi-Trailer Hit By Train In Prairie Du Chien
A meat-filled semi was struck by the southbound Burlington Zephyr at a crossing near the depot in Prairie du Chien Wisconsin about 11 a.m. Sunday. Driver Louis M Degenhardt Jr of Prairie du Chien said he did not see the train. The Zephyr slowed for the depot stop and the ballast hit the truck rear, scattering meat. The truck owned by Midwest Emery Freight Co Chicago Illinois had no cab damage. The Zephyr sustained a broken windshield and front-end damage. Prairie du Chien Police are investigating.
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Prairie DU Chien
Wis
Burlington
Iowa
Chicago
Degenhardt
McLeod Street
Midwest Emery Freight Co
Area four county plan seeks $600000 for aid program
Gran Ringlien director of the Coulee Region Community Action Council told council Thursday a complete plan for La Crosse Monroe Crawford Vernon counties is ready for submission to the Great Lakes regional office of the Office of Economic Opportunity in Chicago. The budget totals over $600000 for projects and administration including farm management legal aid home training community centers head start and conservation. A separate Upward Bound project seeks $125000 to send 100 underprivileged high school students to La Crosse State University for eight weeks this summer.
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Viroqua
Wis
la Crosse
Monroe, Crawford and
Vernon Counties
Ringsten
Chicago
Ringsien
la Crosse State University
Office of Economic Opportunity
Mindoro Melrose Plan Christmas Programs
Mindoro grade school Christmas program will be presented at 8 p.m. Wednesday Dec. 14 in the school gym. The Melrose elementary program will be given Wednesday Dec. 21.
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Mindoro
Wis
Melrose
Music Department Christmas Concert at Brookwood High
Ontario Wisconsin reports the music department will present a Christmas concert at Brookwood High School at 8 p.m. Thursday. The event features performances by students and faculty, highlighting holiday selections and seasonal programming.
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Ontario
Wis
Brookwood High School
Director Nixes Move of 500 Patients to Rochester
Rochester State Hospital medical director Dr. Francis Tyce opposes transferring 500 mentally ill patients from Hastings State Hospital. He warns the move would destroy Rochester’s regional program. Gov-elect LeVander asked about the idea during 1967-69 Welfare budget discussions.
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Rochester, Minn
Rochester State Hospital
Hastings State Hospital
Rochester
Francis Tyce
St. Paul
State Welfare Department
Harold LeVander
Welfare Department
Tyce
Austin
Texas
Milton Fisher
Brookwood Juniors Plan Three Plays
Ontario Wisconsin Brookwood High School junior class will present three one act plays at 8 p m Saturday December 17 in the gym The Little Red Schoolhouse Uninvited Ghost and Life Of the Party are the titles of the performances for the public
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Brookwood Juniors
Ontario
Wis
Brookwood High School
Santa to Visit Chaseburg with Treats for All
Chaseburg Wisconsin prepares for Santa Claus visit at 8 p.m. Saturday December 17. Santa will distribute treats for children and adults alike.
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Chaseburg
Wis
Santa Claus
Santa
Sparta Council to Meet at Sidney Hotel
Sparta Community Relations Council for the McCoy Job Corps Center will meet at noon Wednesday in the Sidney Hotel.
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Sparta
Wis
Sparta Community Relations Council
McCoy Job Corps Center
Sidney Hotel
Kickapoo Valley Emblem Planned For Tourism Promotion
Kickapoo Valley Association in Gays Mills will consider financing an emblem designed by Gordon Peckham to mark highways and bridges in the valley and guide canoe trails. The project aims to place decals on merchandise and promote local tourism with support from regional residents and officials.
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Kickapoo Valley
John Mossholder
Readstown
Kickapoo Valley Association
Gays Mills
Wis
Kickapoo Valley Association, Inc
Rural Electric Cooperative
Gordon Peckham
Museum of Medical Progress
Prairie du Chien
Wildcat Mountain State Park
Ontario
Waureka
Lloyd Holliday
Joseph Phetteplace
Cora Lu Smith
la Farge
Kickapoo Hills
Ocooch Mountains
Mossholder
Thomas Tucker
Steuben
Karl Knaps
Marvin Buros
Viola
Immunization Clinic Planned at Kickapoo High School
Viola Wis immunization clinic set for December 16 from 9 to 10 a m at Kickapoo High School for pre school and school age children. County Medical Society and Public Health Nursing Service sponsor clinics in Vernon County with consent cards required signed by a parent or guardian for inoculations against diphtheria tetanus whooping cough smallpox and polio.
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Viola
Wis
Kickapoo High School
Vernon County
The
County Medical Society
Public Health Nursing Service
School Remodeling Studied By Board
Sparta Area Board of Education studied needs for junior high remodeling and plans to demolish the old Ward School and landscape for physical education. Advertising for bids to sell West Beaver Creek and Hickory Hill School buildings will be authorized at the next meeting.
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Sparta
Wis
Old Ward
Sparta Area Board of Education
West Beaver Creek
Hickory Hill
Christmas Party Planned In Sparta Wisconsin
Children of the area will be guests of Santa Claus at the annual Christmas party in the City Hall here at ? p.m. Saturday. Local organizers invite area families to attend and enjoy the festive event with community spirit.
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Sparta
Wis
Santa Claus
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Council
Kickapoo Valley Promotion
William Farrell
Carl Hutchinson
William Myer
Bernard Smith
Phetteplace
Buros
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