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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Dec 15, 1965
Page
37
Across multiple Wisconsin towns Christmas services pageants and programs are planned this week and next. Altar societies, Lutherans, EUB and Methodist churches host concerts carols and programs featuring choirs soloists and children with dates from December 15 to December 29.
Lynxville Wis Lockmaster F Hinderberger retires from the U S Corps of Engineers after nearly 36 years. He began in 1929 installing wing dams and riprapping shorelines and worked as lockman at Trempealeau Genoa and Lynxville. He helped manage the 1965 flood and plans to fish travel and stay active in the community with wife Norma and two children Gary and Linda.
Wilton Wis Wilton Grade School students present an annual Christmas sing at 1 p m Friday Dec 17 in the school gym Each grade will hold its own Christmas party Wednesday Dec 22 in their classrooms
The New Albin Volunteer Fire Department will sponsor first aid instruction at 7 30 p m each Thursday in the VFW clubrooms. Henry Arndt Jr of La Crescent will conduct the courses. There will be no classes during the holiday season.
Taylor and Jones, four generation Black River Falls dry goods house, sold by Lawrence Jones to Glenn and Mrs. Glenn Voskuil. The Voskuils take over Jan 1, with Lawrence retiring to a 120 acre tree farm north of town.
Trempealeau County Democratic Party re elected chairman Richard Megrath of Whitehall and named vice chair Clifford Kampa Trempealeau secretary Mrs Arthur Anderson and treasurer Ralph Weisenberger Ettrick. Executive board members include Wayne Holte Strum and Harvey Christianson Galesville. A Radcliffe resolution urging support for President Johnson on Vietnam passed unanimously.
Westby Wisconsin elementary and high schools schedule Christmas observances. The grade school program is at 1 p.m. Friday December 17 and the high school vocal concert at 8 p.m. Saturday December 18 in the Earl C Knutson Auditorium. Directors are Mrs Charles Malin and Ronald Bijerke. The choir will wear new robes. Both events are free to the public.
Chaseburg Wisconsin annual American Legion Christmas party for local children will be held at 8 p.m. Saturday December 18 with Santa Claus present to give treats to all kids.
Blair Wisconsin high school seniors in an economics class simulated a $5 000 investment per student in at least two stocks. Three students Linda Mathson Larry Gilbertson and Rebecca Simmons together earned 2171 after three weeks with 64 percent of the class gaining. The best gain was 898.63.
Paul Wechter district Boy Scout executive announces a conservation specialty Explorer Scout Post in Black River Falls. The group meets at 7 p.m. Thursday Dec 16 in Jackson County Bank. Open to high school boys. Sponsored by Jackson Bank with State Conservation Department guidance and adviser Raymond Woestman.
Kendall Elroy Ken dall Wilton schools announce Christmas programs. Royall High School band and chorus perform at 8 p m on Thursday December 16 in the gym. Other programs follow December 17 20 and 21 at Wilton Elementary Kendall Elementary and Elroy gymnasium with a Royall final at 2 45 p m.
Santa Claus will arrive in Black River Falls at about 2 p.m. Saturday December 18 by pony cart. If weather permits he will be on the courthouse lawn meeting youngsters until about 4 30 p.m. He will have treats for all the kiddies.
Mrs. C. T. Hanson of Blair, a five generation matriarch born Julia Brekke in Houston Minnesota, celebrated her 96th birthday on Sunday December 12. She has lived on the same Blair farm for over 70 years, with husband Carlot Hanson deceased since 1947. Though bedridden with a cold, she normally stays active and lives with three of her six children Cora Lloyd and Joseph alongside Tillie Granlund Viola Arneson and Clarence. She has six grandchildren 31 great grandchildren and two great great grandchildren.
Frank E. Bichenbach of Economy Loan Co. in Black River Falls was elected president of the Wisconsin Consumer Finance Association at its Milwaukee convention. He has served on the board four years and previously as secretary and vice president.
Marion Van Aelstyn quotes Western Wisconsin's Largest Realtors for fast cash home sales. Call 784-5958 to start packing. Hoeschler Realty Co., 117 No. 4th St.
Republican candidates William B. Randall and Harold LeVander frame morality as a campaign issue amid fallout from American Allied Insurance Co collapse and indictments of 17, including Insurance Commissioner Cyrus Magnusson. LeVander signals tax stance. Rolvaag and Andersen oppose a general sales tax. LeVander announced in South St. Paul. Randall known for murder trial notoriety. Reapportionment efforts continue with bipartisan committees and legal appeals in Minneapolis suburbs.
Merrillan Elementary School will present a Christmas program at 1 30 p m Friday Dec 17 The choral version of The Twelve Days of Christmas is directed by Miss Mayme Brehm and parents are invited.
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