Service Members and Families Noted in Newsline
Private Winston Ryder of Blair and family transfer from Ft. Hood to Mary Trempealeau then on furlough. Francis Meehan promoted to master sergeant in the Air Force at Williams AFB. Lt. John Oleson completed survival training at Stead AFB and serves as C141 pilot with BS from Wisconsin. Multiple servicemen listed with assignments, trainings, and honors across Ft. Knox, Lackland, Shaw, Keesler, Connally, Yokosuka, and more.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winston Ryder
Blair
Harold Ryder
Ft. Hood
Tex
Mary Trempealeau
Ft. Gordon
Merlin
Arille
Ft. Knox
Thompson
Francis Meean
Stella Meehan
Harpers’ Ferry
Iowa
Air Force
Williams Afb
Ariz
Texas Technological College
John Oleson
Marlene Skolas
Westby
Stead Afb
Nev
Oleson
University of Wisconsin At
James Back
Myra Back
Osseo
Keesler Afb
Lackland Afb
Back
DeVry Technical College
Chicago
Wilbur Korthals
John Korthals
Chaseburg
June Bratberg
la Crosse
Connally Afb
Joseph Piper
Mabel Waltman
Lyndon Station
Amarillo, Afb
Piper
Lee Taylor
Milo Taylor
Hillsboro
Army Communications Center
Ft. Leonard Wood
Malon Raiten
Melvin Raiten
Norwalk
Ft. Lewis
Wash
Michael Quirk
Emmett Quirk
Sparta
iFt
Belvoir
University of Wisconsin In
Madison
State Highway Commission
LeVander Announces Candidacy for Minnesota Governor
Harold LeVander, 55, a South St. Paul attorney, announced his bid for the Minnesota governorship at a testimonial dinner with about 400 attendees. He attacked the Rolvaag administration, urged tax reform, and endorsed some sales tax while stressing morality education industry and conservation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South ST. Paul
LeVander
Minnesota
Karl Rolvaag
Fractured Ribs Sidelines MerrilIan Elementary Player
Larry Schoengarth aged 11 fractured two ribs while playing football on the Merrllan Elementary School playground. He is the son of Mr and Mrs Merlon Schoengarth and a Merrllan sixth grade student.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Merrillan
Wis
Larry Schoengarth
Merrllan
Larry
Merlon Schoengarth
Public Survey Speaker Sees Revenue Gap
John D. Hennick of the Public Expenditure Survey of Wisconsin told the Black River Falls Lions Club that Wisconsin faces an $800 million revenue gap in the 1973 75 budget if current spending continues He urged constitutional amendments to remove barriers to reorganizing state and local government and to align spending with economic growth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Black River Falls
Wis
Wisconsin
John D. Hennick
Milwaukee
Public Expenditure Survey of
Lion’s Club
Hennick
Left Turn Right of Way Clarified by Minnesota Law
Minnesota highway department reports a change in traffic laws clarifying left turn right of way. A left turning driver must yield to any approaching vehicle within the intersection or close enough to create an immediate hazard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ST. Paul
Minn
Minnesota
Minnesota Highway Department
Highway Department
Brookwood Students Aid Viet Nam People
Brookwood High School students in Ontario Wisconsin sent toothbrushes and toothpaste to Da Nang residents. The Red Cross Club also prepared ditty bats with educational materials for Viet Nam children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brookwood
Viet Nam
Ontario
Wis
Brookwood High School
da Nang
Brookwood Red Cross Club
Blair Elementary to Present Christmas Program
Blair Wisconsin elementary students from grades one through six will present a Christmas program at 2 p.m. on Wednesday December 15 in the city school auditorium. The event showcases pupil performances and school spirit with seasonal songs and readings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blair
Blair, Wis
Squirrels New Home With Family Cat In Wisconsin Tale
Mary Maurer of Black River Falls nurtured Chatter a four month old orphaned squirrel after his mother was shot at opening of squirrel season. Chatter lived with Suzie the cat under a mobile home, then moved to a tree hollow nearby and now spends mornings feeding, playing and sharing crackers with the cat. The tale also recalls a previously raised pigeon that learned to fly and chased cars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
la Crosse Tribune
Black River Falls
Wrs
Gene Maurer
Lisa
Chatter
Maurer
Mary Maurer
Suzie
I Baby
Spair
VA Hospital Volunteers Honored by State Auxiliary
WESTBY Wis The State American Legion Auxiliary honored 18 volunteer workers from Viroqua and Westby for service to parents at the Tomah Veterans Hospital. The event featured remarks by past presidents and a Tomah Hospital representative.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Westby
Wis
State
American Legion Auxiliary
Viroqua and
Tomah Veterans Hospital
Gertrude Schneider
Naional Rehabilitation
Sadie Heth
Frank Persick
Tomah Hospital
la Crosse
Viroqua Youth to Receive Degree in Milwaukee School of Engineering
Loren W Christianson of Viroqua Wisconsin will be a candidate for the associate in applied science degree in fluid power engineering technology at the fall quarter commencement of the Milwaukee School of Engineering. A total of 27 candidates are to be presented for degrees with seven for bachelor of science and 20 for associate in applied science.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Viroqua
Wis
Loren W Christianson
Orbeck Christianson
Westby High School
Milwaukee ‘School of Engineering
Santa to visit Blair for free movie and treats
Blair Wisconsin residents will welcome Santa Claus Saturday afternoon December 18. The Blair Chamber of Commerce sponsors a free theater movie and Santa will hand out treats after the showing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blair
Wis
Chamber of Commerce
Santa Claus
Gays Mills Road Widening Planned by State Officials
Gays Mills Wisconsin road work will widen State Highway 171 from 18 to 22 feet with a four foot gravel shoulder. The 0.9 mile base will cost about 29 958 dollars with bids in January. The project trims dangerous humps and tight curves while keeping traffic open during blasting. Sunrise Orchard owner Ellery Teach donates land for safety widening. 95 percent of work will be through rock. route dates uncertain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fruit Farm Hill
Gays Mills
Crawford County
Earl Burns
Eastman
Lyle F. Lipke
Prairie du Chien
Lavern Barnum
Lawrence Halverson
D. C. McDowell
Soldiers Grove
Amel Oppriecht
Walter Campbell
Carl Hutchison
Bell Center
Ray Collins
la Crosse
State Highway Department
Richard Halverson
la Crosse Tribune
Wis
Ellery Teach
Sunrise Orchard
Campbell
Democracy Speech Winner Announced in Tomah
Greg LaFond son of Harlo and Mrs LaFond of Tomah Route 2 won the VFW Voice of Democracy contest in Tomah. Judges included Tomah High Principal Miss Mary Mc Adams former Mayor E J McKean and Chamber Secretary Vern Stretch. LaFond advances to the county contest. Other contestants were Nodji Olson Fred Poss and Adena Jacobs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tomah
Wis
Greg LaFond
Harlo la Fond
VFW
Voice of Democracy
Tomah High School
Mary McAdams
E. J. McKean
Chamber of Commerce
Vern Stretch
LaFond
Nodji Olson
Fred Poss
Adena Jacobs
Santa Claus Kendall Visit Brightens Kendall Wisconsin
Kendall Wisconsin decorates Main Street for Christmas. Santa Claus will visit Saturday December 18 with treats for children, the ill and shut ins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kendall
Wis
Santa Claus
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Monroe County
State Traffic Department
Gaylord Johnson
T. R. Heise
Linn Butner
Roger Young
Uncle Sam
Meehan
Norbert Boernecke
Martin Hass Jr
West Salem
381St Strategic Missile Wing
McConnell Afb
Kaw
Edwin Weiner
Fred Weiner
Dyess Afb
Weiner
James Prew
Henry Prew
Lowry Afb
Colo
Shaw Afb
S.C
John Trussoni
Trussoni
Genoa
Higbee
Yokosuka
Japan
Clifton Thompson
Milton Thomp
Raiten
Cashion
Paul Hoeft
Fred Hoeft
John Fuenger Jr
John Fuenger Sr
Earl Laufenberg
Henry Laufenberg
Duane Meier
Reuben Meier
Waukon
Ft. Bragg
Dominican Republic
Statehouse
Jackson Plaza
Chumacher
Ray J. Schumacher
Roy Tichenor
DIAL
Don Kish, Jr
LA Crosse, Wis
Gamble Store
Pearl St
Ie News
Nn Ae
Merrill N. Davis Jr
Cla
Thomas R. Larkin
Martin W. Hass
West Salem, Wis
George A. Sladky
Richard A. Tausche
Thomas M. Multerer
DIST
MGR
Equitable About
The
Equitable Life Assurance Society of the
United States
Lacrosse Office
Home Office
New York, N.Y
VA Hospital
Mmes
Grace Olson
Hilda Sordahl
Eileen Winkie
Elvira Sneed
Hagen
Westby Auxiliary
Amy Mehlum
Alice Haakenson
Gold Star
Viroqua Area
Christianson
Santa
Main St
Fruit Farm
By Pearl Swiggum
Kickapoo
Tyler
de la Matier
Santa Claus Kendall
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