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Newspaper

La Crosse Tribune

Location

La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

Dec 15, 1950

Page

9

Radio League Plans Reported in Monroe County

Nine area amateur radio enthusiasts met at Sparta city hall to outline a Monroe county unit of the American Radio Relay League a civil defense communications effort. Fred Rahr of Sparta named coordinator. Camp McCoy officials discussed a Military Amateur Radio System with civilian participation and local training to earn class C licenses for 10 40 and 160 meter bands. Local and visiting operators will aid in instruction and equipment is sought through army surplus.

Sparta Wis Sparta City Hall Monroe County American Radio Relay League Fred Rahr Martin J. Ritenger Camp McCoy Ritinger Aitenger Army Surlus The la Crosse Radio Amateur Club Red Bahr Roger Belky Jerry Neuman Palmer Brynildson Daniel Gallagher Dr. V. V. Vandell Ed Skert Fay Olson Rockland

Wilton Children Welcome Santa Claus for Holiday Visit

Wilton Wisconsin residents will greet Santa Claus at Hett's hall on Saturday December 16, receiving a bag of candy and nuts. A large Christmas tree stands in front of Babbit's house as local stores glow with holiday decorations. The Wilton school shows festive pride with windows by seventh and eighth graders portraying the Christmas story by Karen Valish.

Wilton Wis Santa Claus Hett Babbit Anil Karen Valish

Union Mills Women Hold Holiday Meet in Holmen Wisconsin

Union Mills homemakers met Saturday December 9 at Mrs Bernard Timm home for a holiday gathering. Guests Mmes Oscar Holte Charlie Craig and Rex Timm attended. Members donated a Christmas gift to Tomah Veterans Hospital. Next meeting January 16 at Mrs Bernard Hesse home with aides Mrs William Johnson and Mrs Segur Johnson.

Holmen Wis Union Mills Bernard Timm Mmes Oscar Holte Charlies Craig Rex Timm Tomah Veterans Hospital Bernard Hesse William Johnson Segur Johnson

Viola Odd Fellows Name New Officers

Francis Armstrong was elected noble grand of the Viola Odd Fellows lodge at a recent meeting. Other officers include George Hardy as vice grand Brandon Rockwell as recording secretary A B Schroeder as treasurer and Troy Beighley as trustee.

Viola. Wis Francis Armstrong Viola Odd Fellows Lodge George Hardy Brandon Rockwell A. B. Schroeder Troy Beighley

Caledonia Auxiliary Plans Potluck Supper and Exchange

The Caledonia VFW Auxiliary will hold a potluck supper Thursday December 21 at the city hall. Services begin at 7 p.m. Each member should bring a 25 cent gift for herself and another for exchange. games will be played.

Caledonia Minn

Andersons Buy Home From Casbergs In Onalaska Area

Mr and Mrs Vernon Anderson of Midway purchased a home once owned by Mrs Katie Casberg who has resided there for 45 years or more. Casberg is hospitalized and plans to live with her brother in law and sister Mr and Mrs William Blankley in Onalaska. The Covells bought the Anderson residence.

Holmen Wis Vernon Anderson Midway Katie Casberg Casberg William Blankley Onalaska Anderson William Covell

Meters Net $11,083 for Waukon Parking Revenue

City Clerk Truman Sliter reports that Waukon Iowa collected income from 218 parking meters totaling 11 083 in the past fiscal year.

Waukon Truman Sliter

Out Of Court Settlement Ends Commission Case in Gale

Whitehall Wis special report states a commission collection case by Arthur C Stenberg of Galesville against T F Dusseau operator of Gale Motor Co was settled out of court after jury was drawn and a half day of testimony Tuesday. Floyd Arneson Whitehall who pleaded nolle contendre before Judge Bruce Beilfuss was found guilty for selling property under false pretenses and the judge deferred sentencing to allow restitution for a milk route sale in Pigeon township so he could enlist in the military without a criminal record. Beilfuss also heard divorce actions before Trempealeau county circuit court adjourned.

Whitehall Wis Commission Collection Arthur C. Stenberg Galesville T. F. Dusseau Gale Motor Co Floyd Arneson Nolle Contendre Bruce F. Beilfuss Arneson Robert Simonson Pigeon Township Beilfuss Trempealeau County

AL Provides Vets Cheer In Christmas Banner

Hillsboro Wisconsin special report says Mrs Frank Gross head of the American Legion auxiliary announces the group spent 45 for Christmas cheer for veterans. Forty dollars was sent to the state headquarters to be distributed among Wisconsin veteran hospitals. Five dollars went to Red Cross field director Exorda Sousek at Tomah Veterans hospital for Christmas wrappings.

Hillsboro Wis Frank Gross Hillsboro American Legion Auxiliary Wisconsin Exorda Sousek Red Cross Tomah Veterans Hospital

Decorah VFW Group Elects New Officers

Decorah Ia special report notes Rainbow-pup tent of the Military Order of Cooties VFW group installs Kenneth Olson as seam squirrel and names Carleton Fagerlie, Roy Thorstenson, Russell Larson, J Norman Lee, Tillman Ellingson, Howard Etheridge, Dr H T Opsahl, Ray Finholt to positions for an 18 month term. Gerald Miller of Charles City serves as installing officer. Joint installation held for coouettes from Lansing.

Decorah Military Order of Cooties VFW Kenneth Olson Carleton Fagerlie Roy Thorstenson Russell Larson J. Norman Lee Shyster Tillman Ellingson Sky Pilot Howard Etheridge Keeper of the Crumby Records Dr. H.T. Opsahl Ray Finholt Gerald Miller Charles City Coouettes Lansing

German Valley Aid Names New Officers

Mrs Edward Schaefer elected president of St Pauls Lutheran Ladies aid German Valley succeeding Mrs Fred Schaefer. New officers include Mrs Edward Van Sickle vice president Mrs George Herman secretary and Mrs Lester Hermann treasurer.

Whitehall Wis Edward Schaefer St. Paul’s Lutheran Ladies Aid of German Valley Fred Schaefer Edward van Sickle George Herman Lester Hermann

Ex Center Worker Takes County Registrar Role

Marie Doyle begins work as registrar and probate and county court reporter in the office of County Judge Lambert A Hansen. Doyle was formerly employed at the Wisconsin Child Center.

Sparta Wis Marie Doyle Lambert A. Hansen Miss Doyle Wisconsin Child Center

Mrs. Knoll Leads Elroy Christmas Seals Sale

Elroy Wisconsin special report: Mrs William Knoll president of the American Legion auxiliary heads the annual Christmas seals sale. Funds raised aid the mobile unit which visits Elroy to provide free X rays.

Elroy Wis William Knoll American Legion Auxiliary

Millston to Open Epstein Memorial Library Soon

Millston residents donated to create the William Epstein Memorial Library, the town’s first library. Shelves in the post office will let patrons borrow light adult fiction during office hours, with Marie Jay serving as librarian. Epstein died in February in Tiberias Israel on a Europe trip. He had lived in Millston 16 years and led the American Floriculture firm. He is survived by sons Max and Lewis Epstein and brother Louis Epstein.

Milston Wis William Epstein Millston Marie Jay Epstein Europe Tiberias Israel American Foliage Mart Max and Lewis Epstein Louis Epstein la Crosse

Alma Center Christmas Concert by Lincoln High Band and Glee Club

Alma Center Wisconsin hosts a Sunday December 17 concert at 2 p m in the high school gym. Lincoln high school band performs Santa Claus Is Coming To Town The Little Grey Church Five Favorite Yuletide Songs Bright Star Over Tur e Panis Angelicus Till We Meet Again. The girls glee club sings On Holy Night Toy Land The Little Dustman Christmas Lullaby. Soloists Jean Flood Joyce Hicks. Harriette Kelly accompanies Clayton W Clark directs.

Alma Center Wis Lincoln High School Adam Victor Herbert Brahms Rodgers Jean Flood Joyce Hicks Harriette Kelly Clayton W. Clark

Organist At Salem Honored On Birthday

West Salem Wisconsin special report notes Ellen Knudson the church organist being honored at the parsonage by Rev J L Ranum and Mrs Ranum for her long service with few absences. Anna Marie Ottersen recalls her father Rev OTterson choosing Knudson in high school to play piano for the choir she accompanied. P M Haugen presented a purse from the congregation as Miss Knudson received thanks and refreshments were served.

West Salem Wis Our Savior’s Lutheran Church Choir of J. L. Ranum Ellen Knudson Miss Knudson Anna Marie Ottersen O. Ottersen Ellen P. M. Haugen

Lansing Corporal Report for Overseas Duty

Lansing Corporal Floyd Worm must report to his Colorado station by Monday December 18 after a six day furlough at home. He recently transferred from Fort Leonard Wood Missouri to the Colorado post and has been alerted for overseas duty.

Lansing Floyd Worm Colorado Fort Leonard Wood Colorado Post Worm

Iva Ducklow Named Matron Of Wilton Eastern Star

Iva Ducklow is elected matron of the Eastern Star in Wilton Wisconsin with Verne Ferries as patron and W J Dreier as associate patron. The hall was redecorated and officers include Mina Dreier Norwalk conductress Margret Stoddard and Helen Schauer secretary. Mr and Mrs Verne Ferries of Wilton and Mr and Mrs W J Dreier of Norwalk attended the officer election and initiation at La Farge.

Travel To Arizona RUSHFORD Minn. Winter Trip

RUSHFORD Minn special report says Mr and Mrs M O Kjos and niece Lettie Tungland travel to Tucson Arizona to spend the winter months. Mr and Mrs Arvid Kjos and daughter Elizabeth drive there and will return by train after a brief stay.

Rushford, Minn M. O. Kjos Lettie Tungland Tucson Ariz Arvid Kjos Elizabeth

La Farge Merchants Sponsor Free Christmas Show

La Farge Wisconsin merchants announce a free Christmas show at the Mars theater on Tuesday afternoon and evening December 19 presented for public entertainment by local businesses.

la Farge Wis Mars Theater

Odd Fellows Mark Jubilee in Whitehall Chapter History

The Odd Fellows in Whitehall celebrated the chapter's 75th anniversary with a Dec 11 meeting and initiated two new members James Briggs and Eyvind Peterson. Longtime members include Paul E. Van Horn 39 years, B M Engen 78, Byron Lake 91, and W J Webb 91 with 55 years.

Whitehall Wis Odd Fellows James Briggs Eyvind Peterson H. J. Aleckson R. A. Lamberson Paul E. van Horn Blair Hixton Independence Arcadia B. M. Engen Byron Lake Eugene Ore W. J. Webb

Sparta Choir Sings Messiah at First Methodist Church

The Sparta choir conducts Handel's Messiah at First Methodist Church on Sunday December 17 at 7 45 pm directed by Mrs August Hering with Mrs R E Wildes as organist The Rev E E Clarke reads Luke's New Testament story before the cantata Solos include Measures by Johnson Ross Clarke and others with the Hallelujah Chorus closing the cantata.

Sparta Wis First Methodist Church August Hering R. E. Wildes E. E. Clarke Robert Johnson David Ross Zion Mrs. Clarke Lieut. Hawkins Herman Jackson Hallelujah Chorus

Drive to raise funds for CRU program in Ettrick

I J Erickson and Irwin Hogden are village and township chairmen for the Christian Rural Overseas program in Ettrick. Leonard Sheehy of St Bridget Catholic church Herman Depp of the Presbyterian church and Ben Erickson of Ettrick Lutheran church lead the drive for three area congregations.

Ettrick Wis I. J. Erickson Irwin Hogden Christian Rural Overseas Program Leonard Sheehy St. Bridget Catholic Church Herman Depp The Presbyterian Church Ben Erickson

Visit In SG Home Hosts Noted Guests

Recent guests at the Paul Reverud home in Spring Grove Minnesota included Mrs. T. D. Baumgardner and her sons from Peoria Illinois, Mrs. William Wyman and Mrs. P. L. Hollingsworth from Minneapolis, and Mr. and Mrs. John Rostad of Winona.

Spring Grove Minn Paul Reverud T. D. Baumgardner and

Anderson family relocates to Great Lakes area

Mr and Mrs Eugene Anderson and their children have moved to Great Lakes NL where Anderson is stationed.

Spring Grove Minn Eugene Anderson Great Lakes, NL Anderson

Methodist Church At Whitehall Observe Its 75th

Whitehall's Methodist Church marks 75 years with a Sunday service on December 17. Bishop H. Clifford Northcott and Rev. Virgil Nu ltaon to speak, with special music, a history read, and an anniversary hymn composed for the occasion.

Methodist Church At Whitehall Wis Whitehall Methodist Church H. Clifford Northcott Madison Virgil Nultaon Neillsville Arthur L. Gausmann Charles Melby Alice Speerstra C. Andrew Kuhn Sharon Wood Jeanette Emerton

Spring Grove Tots To Greet Santa Claus

Santa Claus plans a visit for Spring Grove children on Saturday December 10. A free movie at the Grove theater starts at 2 30 p m to introduce Santa, who will then set up at the city hall to greet each child and hand out a treat.

Spring Grove Santa Claus Spring Grove Minn Grove Theater Santa City Hall

Santa to Visit Salem Saturday in West Salem

Santa Claus will visit West Salem at the Salem theater on Saturday December 16 at 2 p m. He will host local children and distribute treats during the movie sponsored by area business leaders.

West Salem Wis Santa Claus Santa Salem Theater Gentleman In White Whiskers

Ten Trempealeau County Men Leave For Induction

Ten Trempealeau county youths left the Trempealeau County Courthouse in Whitehall on Wednesday morning for induction into the armed services in Minneapolis. Edgar Vern Gilbertson was transferred to a Chicago board. The group includes Ronald Alan Peterson Arcadia leader, Harold Manchuk Trempealeau, Rolland Beirne Ettrick, Ronald Beirne Ettrick, Clifford Bergerson Galesville, Linus Ammann Arcadia, Darell Schultz Arcadia, Morris Johnson Osseo, Charles Heath Osseo, and Donald Berg Blair.

Whitehall Wis Trempealeau County Court House Armed Services Minneapolis Edgar Vern Gilbertson Chicago Phyllis Tangen Ronald Alan Peterson Arcadia Harold Manchuk Trempealeau Rolland Ronald Beirne Ettrick Clifford Bergerson Galesville Linus Ammann Darell Schultz Morris Johnson Charles Heath Osseo Donald Berg Blair

Viola churches plan annual Christmas programs

Viola Wisconsin churches announce their yuletide schedule with four events. The Methodist will host on Sunday December 17, Evangelical United Brethren on Monday December 18, Pentecostal on Saturday December 23, and First Lutheran on Tuesday December 26. All start at 8 p.m. and are open to the public.

Viola Wis Methodist Evangelical United Brethren First Lutheran

Our Savior's Presents Yale Choir Christmas Concert

Our Savior's Lutheran church in Whitehall hosts its annual Christmas concert Sunday December 17 at 8 p m. Choirs from the senior Bible school and junior groups perform under directors Philip Thomte John Whitney and Mrs S B Ivers and Odell Schansberg with accompanists Mrs H M Johnson Anne Holton and Mrs R L MacCornack.

Whitehall Wis Our Savior’s Lutheran Church of Whitehall Philip Thomte John Whitney Mmes S. B. Ivers Odell Schansberg H. M. Johnson Anne Holton R. L. MacCornack

Winneshick Reports First War Injury

Ronald Webb of Bluffton has word that his brother Wayne is wounded in Korea and hospitalized in Japan. He is the first Winneshick county man reported injured so far with no further details available.

Decorah Ronald Webb Bluffton Wayne Japan Webb Winneshick County

Bazaar Nets $3,300 in St. Patrick's Church Sale

Receipts from the annual St. Patrick's church bazaar in WAUKON Indiana this month total more than 3300 dollars. The event drew community participation and supported church programs.

Waukon St. Patrick’s Church

Norwalk High Junior Class Presents Nearly Sixteen Play

Norwalk Wisconsin special report junior class of Norwalk High School will stage the fast moving three act comedy Nearly Sixteen in Miller's hall on Monday December 18 at 8 15 p m The plot follows Peg Ellis a young romantic girl drawn to older men and the ensuing parental and social complications cast includes Irving Ellis Ronald Oliver Margaret Ellis Marcia Ott Peg Ellis Alice Phelipp Jane Simmons Eileen De Witt Gordon Hadley Phillip Walz Jim Warner Carmen Weibel Officer Bailey Arthur Zietlow Flash Webster Jerome Leis and more

Norwalk Wis Norwalk High School Miller’s Hall Peg Ellis Peg Irving Ellis Ronald Oliver Margaret Ellis Marcia Ott Alice Phelipp Jane Simmons Eileen de Witt Gordon Hadley Phillip Walz Jim Warner Gordon Carmen Weibel Officer Bailey Arthur Zietlow Flash Webster Jerome Leis

Spring Grove Principal Goes To Duty

Stanley Campbell, principal of Spring Grove High School, has been called into the armed forces. He received farewell gatherings from faculty and families at a potluck supper and a student party, each presenting him with gifts as he departs.

Spring Grove Minn Spring Grove High School Stanley Campbell Campbell

St Johns Children Present Nativity at Whitehall

The children of St Johns Catholic church in Whitehall will present a nativity scene and other numbers at their Christmas program Sunday December 17 at 8 pm in the city hall. A potluck lunch follows and attendees are asked to bring cups and Christmas baking. Everyone is welcome.

Whitehall Wis Children of St. John’s Catholic Church of

Methodist Children Prepare Program

The Whitehall Methodist Sunday school program directed by Mmes. M. W. French and Glen C. Olson will be presented Sunday December 17 at 7 45. The first portion features recitations and music and the second half is a pageant.

Whitehall Wis Whitehall Methodist Mmes. M. W. French Glen C. Olson

Sparta Radio Station Application Approved

Washington newswire reports the communications commission approved new standard radio stations including Victor J. Tedesco of Sparta Wisconsin for 990 kilocycles, 250 watts, unlimited time.

Sparta Radio Washington the Communications Commission Victor J. Tedesco Sparta Wis

West Salem Legion Auxiliary Votes Christmas Cheer Gifts

West Salem American Legion auxiliary members met Friday evening December 8 with 30 members present. They voted a $31 contribution for Christmas cheer and gift shop and $1 for Christmas seals.

West Salem Wis American Legion Auxiliary

Onalaska Pupils Plan Christmas Vesper Concert

Onalaska Wisconsin music students directed by Beatrice Teigen and Robert Streetz will present their annual Christmas vesper service Sunday December 17 at 4 p m in the high school gym. The program features band music choral numbers a pageant Why the Chimes Rang with narrator Pat Thompson and performers including Jimmy Harnish Olaf Anderson Douglas Monsoor Gary Evenson Jim Kneen and Charles Enge. Music includes Pavan ne Solveig s Song While Shepherds Watched O Holy Night Carol of the Bells A Cradle Hymn Angels Oer the Hills Beautiful Savior I Heard the Bells on Christmas Day How Glad I Am Each Christmas Eve Sleigh Ride Christmas Tide and more with girls and mixed choruses. The public is invited.

Onalaska Wis Beatrice Teigen Robert Streetz Pat Thompson Jimmy Harnish Little Brother Olaf Anderson Douglas Monsoor Gary Evenson Evenson Jim Kneen Charles Enge Pavanne Solveig Corabelle Fitzsimmons

Onalaska PTA Plans December Meeting and Christmas Party

The Onalaska PTA will meet Monday December 18 at 8 p m in the high school gym under president Gordon Harnwell. Directed by Herbert Fregin and Lloyd Thompson the program includes a Christmas reading by Mrs Helen Brault trombone solo by Robert Streetz piano solo by Mrs Henry Tall student carol group and group games with refreshments Lunch is led by Mrs Helen Salter.

Onalaska Wis Onalaska Pta Gordon Harnwell Herbert Fregin Lloyd Thompson Helen Brault Robert Streetz Henry Tall Helen Salter

Masons and Eastern Star Elect Officers at Hillsboro

In Hillsboro Wisconsin the Masonic order and its Eastern Star affiliate elected new officers. Masonic officers include Clarence Snyder as worshipful master Malcolm Bauman senior warden Joseph Bruha Jr junior warden W O Rundell treasurer Austin Keith secretary and Albert Jefferies trustee. Eastern Star officers include Mrs Martin Falk worthy matron John Ebert worthy patron Mrs Malcolm Bauman associate matron Albert Jefferies associate patron Mrs Robert Staley secretary Maud Chute treasurer Mrs John Ebert conductress Mrs Joseph Bruha associate conductress and Robert Staley.

Hillsboro Wis Masonic Order Eastern Star Clarence Snyder Malcolm Bauman Joseph Bruha, Jr W. O le Rundell Austin Keith Albert Jefferies Martin Falk John Ebert Robert Staley Maud Chute Joseph Bruha

Decorah Sailor Re-Enlists for Six More Years in Navy

Kenneth Rima of Decorah completes ten years in the U S naval air force on December 15 and reenlists for six more. Stationed at Corey Field Navy Base Pensacola Florida he served as assistant coach of the Corey Field football team last fall. He saw service in World War II aboard the ill fated Bismarck Sea.

Decorah Kenneth Rima United States Naval Air Force Corey Field

Gibbs Named Lansing Lodge Worthy Master

Evergreen lodge of AF and AM in Lansing elected Charles Gibbs its new worthy master. Howard Revoir, Lloyd Bailey, George Ashcom, and L. O. Terry were chosen as senior warden junior warden secretary and treasurer, with installation set for Tuesday January 9.

Lansing Evergreen Lodge AF and Charles Gibbs Howard Revoir Lloyd Bailey George Ashcom L. O. Terry

Trempealeau Homemaker Chorus Christmas Party

The Trempealeau county homemaker chorus will hold its annual Christmas party at the Whitehall courthouse on Monday December 18 starting at 1 30 p m. Members will exchange 50 cent gifts and bring food for lunch. A practice session will precede the party.

Whitehall Wis Trempealeau County Homemaker Chorus

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