Folsom Se Ties Christmas Plans in Wisconsin Churches
Folsom Wisconsin sees three churches laying out Christmas observances. Franklin Lutheran, led by Rev. Peder Nordsletten, hosts a Christmas tree program December 23 and a Christmas sermon December 25 at 11 15 p.m. North Kickapoo, with Rev. H M Finstad, offers a Christmas sermon December 26 at 11 p.m. and a tree program December 27. South Kickapoo, under Rev. J N Lunde, holds a Christmas sermon December 25 at 2 p.m. with a tree program December 26 at 8 p.m featuring the film Child of Bethlehem.
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Folsom
Wis
Franklin Lutheran Church
Peder Nordsletten
Sponso
North Kickapoo
H. M. Finstad
South Kickapoo
J. N. Lunde
Bangor PTA Presents Christmas Story Tableau
Bangor Wisconsin special report The Bangor Parent Teacher Association staged an unusual Christmas story tableau directed by Mr and Mrs T S Holmes Jolen Carpenter portrayed Mary Ronald Arentz Joseph Gary Chapiewsky George Wolf and John Schroeder were three wise men Gerald Kolterman Peter Burbach and Jerry Doschadis shepherds Joan Severson played the Angel of the Lord Judith Path Bonnie Elsen Marilyn Ikert Susie Olson and Doris Nehis were other angels In the chorus were Karen Sandman Patsy Kirchner and many others including Ted Hanso Sylvia Wehrenberg Evelyn Pickering Rose Hass and more assisting the performance all in one eventful PTA program.
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Bangor
Wis
Parent-Teacher Association
T. S. Holmes
Joelene Carpenter
Mary
Ronald Arentz
Joseph
Gary Chapiewsky
George Wolf
John Schroeder
Three Wise Men
Gerald Kolterman
Peter Burbach
Jerry Doschadis
Shepherds
Joan Severson
Judith Path
Bonnie Elsen
Marilyn Ikert
Susie Olson
Doris Nehis
Karen Sandman
Patsy Kirchner
Ted Hanso
Sylvia Wehrenberg
Evelyn Pickering
Rose Hass
Mary Roberts
Yvonne Burbach
James Hanson
Jerry Johnson
Ronnie Sprehn
Judith Johnson
Patrick Schauf
Betty Roberts
Jerry Hesselberg
Sharon Heinz
Mary Chapiewsky
June Thurner
Larry Wehrs
Vernon Hansen
Catherine Johnson
Alys Richele
Carolyn Stetzer
Calvin Kremen
Shirley Gates
Donald Jandt
Barbara Bonsack
Rockton OES Elects Officers for 1950 in Wisconsin
The Rockton chapter of the Eastern Star No. 163 elected officers for 1950 led by Georgia Marshall as worthy matron and Fred Marshall as associate matron. Also chosen were Florence Paul secretary Mae Calhoun treasurer Bessie Barts conductress Verna Marshall associate conductress Durward Burt worthy patron Leon Marshall associate patron Lucinda Marshall trustee for three years. Mason ic order officers include Mose Marshall worshipful master Louis Good senior warden Leon Marshall junior warden Neal Donaldson treasurer Martin Marshall secretary Hugh Clark trustee. Joint installation set for Tuesday December 27.
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LA Farge
Wis
Rockton
Order of Eastern Star No
Georgia Marshall
Fred Marshall
Florence Paul
Mae Calhoun
Bessie Barts
Verna Marshall
Durward Burt
Leon Marshall
Lucinda Marshall
Masonic Order
Mose Marshall
Louis Good
Neal Donaldson
Martin Marshall
Hugh Clark
Winneshiek Doctors Name New Officers
Dr J G Goggins of Ossian was chosen president of the Winneshiek County Medical Society for 1950. Other officers named include Dr R N Dahlquist Decorah vice president and Dr E F Hagen Decorah secretary treasurer. Dr F A Hennessy Calmar and Dr A F Fritchen Decorah will serve as delegate and alternate to the state society meeting.
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Decorah
J. G. Goggins
Ossian
Winneshiek
Christmas Program Plans Are Reported
Whitehall Gospel tabernacle children will present their annual Christmas program on Wednesday December 21 at 8 p m The Rev A D Rowan pastor will open with scripture reading and prayer will close with the benediction
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Whitehall
Wis
Whitehall Gospel Tabernacle
A. D. Rowan
Mr and Mrs Albert Anderson guests of Arnold Gaustad home
Mr and Mrs Albert Anderson of Haugland Montana visited the Arnold Gaustad residence in Spring Grove Minnesota in a recent social call.
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Spring Grove, Minn
Albert Anderson
Haugland, Mont
Arnold Gaustad
Tomah Welcomes New Doctor Dr Hovda
Dr. Allen Hovda, a WWII navy veteran and Tufts and Wheaton graduate, opens a modern office and lab in Tomah Wisconsin. He completed surgical studies at Cook County hospital Chicago and did post graduate work in Eau Claire and Amery clinics. He is married to Ruth Johnson.
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Tomah
Wis
Allen Hovda
Hovda
Tomah High School
Wheaton College
Wheaton, Ill
Tufts College
Boston
Ohio State University
Eau Claire Lutheran Hospital
Cook County Hospital
Chicago
Amery Clinic
Ruth Johnson
Vere Johnson
New Albin Library Adds 159 Books to 2727 Volumes
The New Albin public library in Iowa reports receiving 159 new books, bringing total volumes to 2,727. The delivery includes children's titles, popular western novels, teen titles, new novels from prominent authors, and a volume of Longfellow poetry.
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New Albin
New Albin Public
Gorden
Mr. Toad
Nevada
Pride
Anna
The
Siam
Parris Mitchell
King’s Row
Valour
Gambie's Hundred
Bondage
Doctor Will
Driftwood Valley
Scad¢a Hoo
Scadda
Longfellow
Christmas Party at High Haven Youth Center
Hillsboro Wisconsin special report notes High Haven youth center hosts a Christmas party Thursday in Hillsboro high school auditorium. Alumni invited. Music by High Haven orchestra directed by Robert Sandman. Planning by Shirley Shear Shirley Mislevicek Doris Borher and Bill Healey.
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Hillsboro
Wis
High Haven Youth Center
Hillsboro High School
High Haven Orchestra
Robert Sandman
Shirley Shear
Shirley Mislevicek
Doris Borher
Bill Healey
Beatrice Dunn Turns One Amid Health Watch
Cashton Wisconsin celebrates Beatrice Marie Dunn turning one. Born December 3, 1948 at Viroqua hospital, she has bladder exstrophy addressed by a planned Madison hospital series beginning in April. Parents James and R. Dunn differ on nothing. three more siblings live on the Voelz farm near Portland.
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Cashton
Wis
Beatrice Marie Dunn
James Dunn
Viroqua Hospital
Beatrice
Madison
Little Pamela Lamphere
Chicago
Dunns
Dunn
Betty Lou
Roger
Cary
Rob
Thwarted Burglary at Lampnan Garage in Castalia
Castalia Ia Special report owner Lampnan surprised burglars at 1 30 a m Sunday foiling theft. Entry via cellar window, safe moved to workshop and partially opened with acetylene torch. Bloodhounds from La Crosse traced suspects to a car and they fled.
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Castalia
Lampnan
Lase Lampnan
George Brooks
la Crosse
Decorah Postal Worker Resigns After 23 Years Service
Decorah recognizes Martin L Williams who retires after 23 years as custodian at the Decorah post office. He began service April 1 1926 and has been on duty since. Williams is a disabled World War I veteran.
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Decorah
Martin L. Williams
Onalaska Schools Close for Christmas Vacation
Onalaska WI schools close for Christmas vacation with a full two weeks off for teachers and students. Classes resume Wednesday January 8 at 8 45 a m after the holiday break.
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Onalaska
Wis
Four Taylor Lutheran parishes hold annual meetings
The four congregations of Taylor Lutheran parish held annual meetings led by Pastor Rev. B. J. Harlem. Reports praised work by the organizations, members, and pastor. Officers were elected across congregations including trustees, secretaries, treasurers, and other posts.
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Taylor Lutheran Parish
New Lisbon Conducts Decorations Contest
New Lisbon Wisconsin officials announce a Christmas decorations contest by the Chamber of Commerce with prizes of 25 15 and 10 dollars. Winners will be named in the week of December 21.
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New Lisbon
Wis
New
Crowded Christmas Program At Onalaska High School
One of the largest crowds ever attended a Christmas concert at Onalaska High School Sunday afternoon. The event featured the high school ensembles with junior high choruses, narrated by Don Poss. Corabelle Fitzsimmons portrayed the angel and Jeanine Schmaltz sang as Mary. The high school band played Christmas Tide while the production was directed by Miss Gilberts with art by Mrs. Helen Brault.
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Onalaska
Wis
Don Poss
Corabelle Fitzsimmons
the Angle
Jeanine Schmaltz
Mary
Miss Gilberts
Helen Brault
Peterson Church Christmas Program at Peterson Lutheran
Peterson Minnesota notices a Christmas program by the Sunday school members led by Rev. Carl J. Hanson. The event occurs Thursday December 22 at 8 p.m. at Peterson Evangelical Lutheran church. Christmas services Sunday at 9 30 a.m. at Our Saviors Lutheran and 11 15 a.m. at Arendahl's Lutheran.
Gale Schools Set Christmas Program in Galesville
Galesville public schools announce a Christmas program Thursday evening at 8 15 at city hall. Jean Smith of the music department will direct a largely musical program in the event.
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Galesville
Wis
Galesville Public Schools
Jean Smith
Tudahls head south for Alamo Texas winter stop
George Tudahl and his son Don ald of Berthold North Dakota who were visiting O H Tudahl in Peterson Minnesota left for Alamo Texas to spend the winter. They were accompanied by Hans Tudahl of Peterson.
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Peterson
Minn
George Tudahl
Donald
Berthold
N. D
O. H. Tudahl
Alamo
Tex
Hans Tudahl
Onalaska Methodist Choir Presents Christmas Candlelight Concert
The Onalaska Methodist choir will present its annual Christmas candlelight concert at the church on Thursday at 7 30 p m with Mrs Ben C Sias directing and Mrs Henry Tall assisting. The program features a series of carols solos duets and a chorus including Ava Maria Arise Shine Jesu Bambino In the Field With Their Flocks Wake Oh Judea Land Lullaby On Christmas Eve and Silent Night among others.
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Onalaska
Wis
Ben C. Sias
Henry Tall
Ava Maria
Nancy Westerhouse
Giebe
Richard Anderson
George Aumock
Jesu Bambino
Doris Markey
Verna Thill
Fred Shore
Robert Smith
BRF Reports Guard Plans For Black River Falls Tank Unit
Lawrence E. Jones, ex commander, learns from Col Wang that Black River Falls may host a new 32nd division heavy tank battalion. Building owner Curtis Mathews asks 3000 annual rent. city must supply water and heat and raise 500 yearly. If funded, battalion of 98 personnel and 12 heavy tanks brings about 25000 in city income plus caretaker pay, with drill weekly.
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Black River Falls
Wis
Lawrence E. Jones
State Guard
M. P. Wang
Adjutant General's Department
32Nd Division
Superior
Curtis Mathews
Roosevelt Road
National Guard
Mathews
Board of Review
Black River Falls Christmas Concert Promises Global Pageant
BRF public schools host the annual Christmas program in the high school auditorium at 8 p m. The theme Every where Christian features seven country sections England Norway Sweden Germany China Mexico Russia and Americas. The concert opens with orchestral selections directed by Mr Gruetzman. L Aeolians and several student groups led by Verna Keefe perform.
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Black River Falls
Wis
England
Norway
Sweden
Germany
China
Mexico
Russia
Americas
Gruetzman
L’ Aeolians
Verna Keefe
Christmas Program Planned by Whitehall Sunday School
Our Saviors Lutheran church Sunday school in Whitehall will present a Christmas program in two parts on Wednesday December 21 and Friday December 23. The kindergarten opens with a 7 p.m. program on Wednesday followed by a social hour for children. The Friday program features a Bible department and first eight grades with readers and songs ending with candy and apples for all attendees.
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Whitehall
Wis
Sunday School
Our Saviour’s Lutheran Church
C. G. Birkeland
Sheila Rasmuson
Joan Waterhouse
Karen Nelson
Thomas Brennam
Gary Everson
Elizabeth Erickson
David Jacobson
Jane Iverson
Georgia Briggs
Beverly Ringstad
Sharon Christianson
Irene Johnson
Kathleen Keilholtz
Barry Nehring
Paul Christophersen
John Ellison
Sheryl Nelson
Leof Strand
Diane Briggs
Karen Tygen
Bible
Immunization Clinic Held At Rushford
Rushford Minnesota special report notes the second round of immunization clinics was held at Rushford school with doctors I G Davis and N P Blochwik in charge. Assisted by nurse Mrs Elmer Oehler and Mrs Elvin and Carroll Julsrud, the event targeted community immunizations.
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Rushford, Minn
Rushford School
I. G. Davis
N. P. Blochowiak
Elmer Oehler
Elvin
Carroll Julsrud
Canadian Guests Visit De Soto Wisconsin Couple
Canadians Mr and Mrs Robert Farrel and Gella Farrel of Creelman Saskatchewan Canada were guests of Mr and Mrs Harold Worman of De Soto Wisconsin during a recent visit to the area.
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DE Soto
Wis
Robert Farrel
Gella Farrel
Creelman, Sask
Canada
Harold Worman
de To
Santa Claus Visits Onalaska Children in Holiday Program
Santa Claus appeared on the old school ground Sunday afternoon in Onalaska drawing about 700 children who received gift bags funded by the Businessmen of Onalaska the American Legion Legion auxiliary and the volunteer fire department. Tom Ryan commander Bob Johnson and Ray Gartner led arrangements. Ryan said 800 bags were distributed with leftovers sent to La Crosse home for Children and St Michael's orphanage.
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Onalaska
Wis
Santa Claus
Gion
Legion Auxilary
Volunteer Fire Department
Tom Ryan
Legion Post
Bob Johnson
Ray Gartner
Ryan
la Crosse Home
St. Michael's Orphanage
Star of the East Lights Bangor Holiday Sky
The 24 foot lighted Star of the East, built by the Bangor Commercial club in 1940, is again illuminated for the Christmas season and visible along U S highway 1. Nearby a 30 foot living spruce tree near the depot of the Milwaukee line was planted about two decades ago by the American Legion and now glows with colored lights.
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Bangor
Wis
Bangor Commercial Club
American Legion
Milwaukee Railroad
Elroy Kiddies Hold Annual Yule Party at Theater
Elroy Wisconsin December 22 A kiddie Christmas party starts at 7 30 p m at the Elroy theater with comedies and cartoons. Sata will give each child a sack of goodies. Sponsored by Elroy businessmen the event has drawn over 500 children in past years.
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Santa
Elroy
Wis
Elroy Theater
Sata
Mr. and Mrs. Glasrud Guests in Stewartville Home
Mr and Mrs Edwin Glasrud of Stewartville Minnesota recently visited the Paul Glasrud home as guests for a social gathering.
Mauston Chamber Elects Directors
Mauston Wisconsin Special report Milo Galvin Gordon Standish and Ernest Cole were named to the chamber of commerce board for three years Retiring directors are Arthur Wells Ernest Schmocker and Lawrence Larson
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Mauston
Wis
Mrs Reeves to Fly From Chicago to California
Mrs. John Reeves plans to depart by plane from Chicago on Thursday December 22 headed for San Carlos California. She has spent two months visiting her parents Mayor and Mrs. Jack Burnard in Elroy Wisconsin and returns home.
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Elroy
Wis
John Reeves
Chicago
San Carlos
Calif
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