Odyssey of Dr Helland Honored by Spring Grove Community
The editorial honors Dr. G M Helland for 300 years of faithful service spanning night travels to reach ill patients and founding a community hospital in Spring Grove Minnesota The piece recalls emergency surgeries by kerosene lamp and the doctor’s role as trusted friend and healer and notes the retirement with a community gratitude gift.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. M. Helland
Ministry of Besling
Helland
East
Beaver
South Fork
Preble
Quandah
Dorchester
Dr. G. M
Earth
Spring Grove
Trempealeau County Tax Rolls and Due Dates
Trempealeau county tax roll totals 560 817 allocated to districts. Local treasurers must start collections and return funds to county treasurer Everett Guse by March 15. State taxes total 9384 on real estate, county tax 514 858, trust funds 16837, state trust loans 19785, township tuition claims 81642 and transportation claims 1017 45, all collectible with the regular tax roll.
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Whitehall
Wis
Trempealeau County
H. M. Johnson
Everett Guse
Schoe
Estate Report in Decorah Conserves Inheritance Value
Preliminary probate inventory for Henry Lomen lists estate worth 28,550.64 dollars with 3,639.70 in cash and deposits 22,470.94 in stocks and bonds and 2,440 in joint property. Estimated expenses are 500 dollars.
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Decorah
Henry Lomen
West Salem Installs New Pump In Station
West Salem Wisconsin reports Layne Northwest Co. of Milwaukee installed a new pump at the pumping station. Used part time now, it will be set for full time after testing and chemical analysis. An October investigation showed the old pump in use since 1926 was beyond repair.
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West Salem
Wis
Layne- Northwest Co
Milwaukee
Recruiter Registers About 30 Recruits for Navy Exam
Decorah Iowa special report notes William O'Brien, Navy recruiter, has enrolled about 30 men in recent days. Recruits will undergo physical examinations on dates extending into March at various locations.
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Decorah
William O’brien
Navy
Wives Attend Laugh Fiesta in Whitehall Lions Club Event
Lions club members of Whitehall and their wives enjoyed The Laugh Fiesta Thursday evening at a nearby Independence night club. Program chairman C Andrew Kuhn led with assistants Louis Boehm and Pat McCormick.
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Whitehall
Wis
Lions Club
Independence
C. Andrew Kuhn
Louis Boehm
Pat McCormick
Blair Soldier Wounded Again in Korea
Blair Wisconsin reports Private John H. Hauge son of Mr and Mrs Olaf Hauge was severely wounded in Korea on November 27 he and two others suffered leg wounds in the Chungchon area. Frozen through a night in twenty below weather Chinese troops were present and American soldiers helped carry them to safety. He was treated at a Swedish hospital in Pusan and later transferred to a Japanese facility on December 4. He hopes to return to the United States soon.
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Blair
Wis
Pfe
John H. Hauge
Olaf Hauge
Korea
Chungchon
Sweden
Pusan
Hauge
Japan
John
Pfc
APO
U.S. Army
P. M
San Francisco
Calif
Blair Masons Elect Officers For December Installations
Blair Wisconsin officers were elected at the lodge’s annual meeting held Tuesday December 12. Installation for Prie Olson as worthy master and others takes place December 26 with appointive posts to be named by Olson. Eastern Star officers will be installed January 8 with a slate led by Mrs. Harry Paul as worthy patron and Mrs. Alden Elland as Adah.
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Blair
Wis
Blair Masonic Lodge
Prie Olson
Amos Kolve
Melvin Hierlied
William Melby
N. S. Gilbert
Olson
The
Eastern Star
Harry Paul
Angus R. Sather
R. F. Swanson
Howard Jacobson
Taylor
O. A. Stay
Marie Bersing
A. R. Sather
W. B. Duffield
Alden Elland
Adah
James Berg
Ruth
Donald Hardie
Ester
Melvin Hjerlied
Martha
Electa
Will Larson
Marshal
F. W. Herried
Tilford Schansberg
Sentinel
Spring Grove Area Lutheran Church Holds Annual Meeting
Oscar Sanness and Clarence Wisland were reelected to the board of trustees at the Wilmington Lutheran church annual meeting. Ernest Roble is financial secretary and treasurer, Wilhelm Ostern budgets secretary, and Oscar Lloyd Roble treasurer of the improvement fund. Quotas for the synodical budget and Lutheran World action were paid in full as Wilmington and Caledonia congregations together contributed $1,985 to United and Christian Education appeal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spring Grove
Minn
Oscar Sanness
Clarence Wisland
Wilmington Lutheran Church
Ernest Roble
Wilhelm Ostern
Oscar Lloyd Roble
Improvement Fund
Synodical
Lutheran World Action
Wilmington
Caledonia
United and Christian Education Appeal
Halfway Homemakers To Entertain Families
In Holmen Wisconsin the Halfway Homemakers meet at Mrs Harold Roberts home where Mrs John Brudah demonstrates floor finishes. The club names project leaders for upcoming lessons on stain removers milk in desserts and cleansing agents and plans a December 26 Christmas party with member families. Mrs Carl Deichelbohrer and Mrs L Weverstad arrange. next meeting set for January 20 at the school.
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Holmen
Wis
John Brudah
Harold Roberts
Mmes
Sidney Hauser
C. A. Weverstad
George Urbanek
Carl Deichelbohrer
Eldred Anderson
Leonard Weverstad
L. Weverstad
Glenn Severson
OlsensiblingsvisitPhilly for holidays
Erna Olsen and Borge Olsen travel to Philadelphia Pennsylvania to spend the holiday season with their brother and sister in law Dr and Mrs Axel K Olsen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ettrick
Wis
Erna Olsen
Borge Olsen
Philadelphia
Axel K. Olsen
Sparta year in review notes growth and new leadership
In 1950 Sparta saw population gain highlights including new staff at the district health office and several professional openings. Activities covered church, civic, and business changes, including building projects such as a county home gym and a new armory site, plus numerous store openings and anniversaries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spencer Beebe
Wisconsin
Green Lake
Gerald O'Rourke
Ireland
L. B. Keegan
St. Patrick
R. A. F. McDaniel
St. John’s Episcopal Church
C. W. Solberg
Trinity Lutheran Church
Oak Park
Arthur Truitt
Fennimore
H. S. Buie
W. R. Riley
la Crosse
A. R. Klein
American Red Cross
Kenneth Erickson
Kenneth Jr
Roy Elmer
Parta
Monroe County
U. S. Air Academy
Camp McCoy
Sparta
Hollow Bluff
Wisconsin Child Center
Northern States Power Co
J. F
Orselle Morse
Leo Axelson
Jason Jones
Vere Young
Wisconsin Street
Armand Cimaroli
Hoag Jewelry
Farmers National Bank
Herb Schmalz
Robert Johnson
Jefferson Avenue
State Board of Health
John van Susteren
Francis Schraumnagel
Carl Schultz
Schultz Bros
Schultz
Douglas D. McCoy
E. O. Lukasek
Baldwin
James and
Zel Rice II
Z. S. Rice
Homer Gee
Superior
William Schowalter
Altar Society Elects Officers at Yale Party in Millston
The Altar Society of St Mala chay s church Roaring Creek held its Christmas party at the Irving home of Mrs James Dunnigan on December 14. Revs L A Koopman and Donald Theisen attended and played a tape of the children s program from December 10. Officers elected included Mrs Willard Potter Jr president Mrs Charles Krasinski vice president Mrs William Bolger secretary and Mrs Willard Potter Sr treasurer.
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Millston
Wis
Altar Society
St. Malachay’s Church
Roaring Creek
James Dunnigan
Irving
L. A. Koopman
Donald Theisen
St. Joseph’s Church
Willard Potter, Jr
Charles Kras
Lansing Lutheran Women Elect Heads
The Lutheran Ladies Aid in Lansing Iowa has chosen Mrs Ralph Glynn as president Mrs Carl Peterson as vice president Mrs Arlen Bijerke as secretary and Mrs Clem Rick as treasurer The January meeting will be held at Mrs Rick s home and officers will serve
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Lansing
Lutheran Ladies Aid
Ralph Glynn
Carl Peterson
Arlen Bijerke
Clem Rick
Gays Mills Churches and Schools Plan Christmas Programs
Gays Mills Wisconsin reports Christmas events across churches and schools. Luther Memorial held The Secret of Christmas pageant. First Methodist and Congregational churches featured children's programs and late night services. St Marys Catholic to host midnight mass. Students caroled, performed four plays, and held holiday parties before Jan 2.
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Gays Mills
Wis
Gungsters
Luther Memorial Church
First Methodist Church
Jesus
St. Mary's Catholic Church
W. Bertnam
Miss Erickson
Bertnam
Floyd Morris
Legion Post At Blair Stages Benefit Dance
Blair Wisconsin special report The Knudtson Mattison post of the American Legion sponsors a benefit dance at Blair city hall on Saturday December 30 with dancing from 9 p m to 1 am Proceeds go to Legion plaque funds Music by Ernie Beck and his Country Play Boys
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Blair
Wis
Knudtson-Mattison Post of
The
American Legion
Blair City Hall
Legion Plaque
Ernie Beck
Country Play Boys
Genoa and Bad Axe Schools Hold Christmas Programs
Genoa state graded school hosted a Christmas party on December 21 with Ramona Downey and Mrs. Milo Timm in charge and a Legion donation. St Charles school began Yuletide celebrations December 22 with mass and breakfast led by Sisters Aimee and Annunciata and gifts from Rev Bernard Duffy. Bad Axe school followed with a December 22 program and party under Mrs. Robert McFee.
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Genoa
Wis
Genoa State
Ramona Downey
Milo Timm
American Legion
St. Charles School
Aimee
Annunciata
Bernard Duffy
Alvin Levi
Mmes
Frank Jambois
Joseph Gianoli
Gerard Stowe
Walter Beck
Frank Laylan
Ambrose Garavalla
Alvin Garavalia
Bad Axe School
Robert McFee
Legion Has Gays Mills Discussion
Members of the Gays Mills McCormick-Rose post hosted about 100 Crawford county Legionnaires. Gordon Roseleif of Darlington spoke in place of unavailable state commander Jerome Host. Matt Pettera led officer elections naming Chunky Fortney county commander for 1951.
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Gays Mills
Wis
McCormick-Rose
American Legion
Crawford County
Gordon Roseleif
Darlington
Roseleif
Jerome Host
Milwaukee
Matt Pettera
Chunky” Fortney
Soldiers Grove
George Reichmann
Spring Grove WMF Names New Leaders
Spring Grove Minnesota special report notes the Women’s Missionary Federation annual meeting electing Mrs Leonard Tollefsrud as president and naming officers including Mrs Eldred Rank vice president Mrs Gale Nelson treasurer Mrs Arnold Morken secretary and other secretary roles and a librarian.
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Spring Grove
Minn
Women's Missionary Federation
Leonard Tollefsrud
Eldred Rank
Gale Nelson
Arnold Morken
Finley Flaten
Clarence Jetson
Bennie Ganrud
Almond Thompson
Edward Kahn
Hokah Auxiliary Nets 46 Dollars From Sale
Hokah Minnesota special report shows the American Legion auxiliary’s magazine subscription sale bringing in 46.68 dollars. New member Mrs. Fritz Schnedecker attended with visitor Marilyn Eskar as others led Christmas readings and songs. Mrs. Benjamin Ender joined the Brownie Scout committee. Mrs. Everett Slinde led the program. Gene Gerwitz performed a Christmas reading with piano by E. Meinzer.
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Hokah, Minn
American Legion Auxiliary of
Hokah
Benjamin Ender
Brownie Scout Committee
Everett Slinde
Gene Gerwitz
E. Meinzer
Paul Guenther
Fritz Schnedecker
Marilyn Eskar
Elroy Zion Ladies Aid Names Leaders
Elroy Wisconsin special report names 1951 officers for the Elroy Zion Lutheran Ladies Aid with Mrs George Oelke as president and Mrs George Weber as treasurer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elroy Zion Ladies Aid
Elroy
Wis
Elroy Zion Lutheran Ladies Aid
George Oelke
George Weber
Sparta Rebekahs Install Officers in January
Sparta Wis Special Mrs Wil Purdy is elected noble grand of the Rebekah lodge and will be installed January 19 with officers Mrs Riley Watson Marie Reinks Mrs Lawrence Sullian Mrs Harry Herrman Mrs Chris Axelson and Mrs Ed Herbst named to key roles Deputy nominee Mrs John Hering recommended for deputy.
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Sparta
Wis
Wil Purdy
Rebekah Lodge
Riley Watson
Marie Reinks
Lawrence Sullian
Harry Herrman
Chris Axelson
Ed Herbst
John Hering
Santa Claus Visits New Albin Store on Saturday
Santa Claus made his usual visit to New Albin on Saturday December 23 stopping at the Dresslehaus store in the afternoon and evening. He chatted with the children and handed out a gift during his stay.
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Santa Claus
New Albin
Dresslehaus
Santa
Sather Named Blair Clerk Treasurer by Mayor
A. J. Sather is appointed Blair clerk treasurer by Mayor William H. Melby and will serve until next spring when the office will be filled by popular vote. Sather resigns as alderman. Carl Sexe fills the first ward vacancy. Herried resigns as city clerk.
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Blair
Wis
A. J. Sather
William H. Melby
Sather
Carl Sexe
Helmer Benrud
F. W. Herried
January Homemaker Sessions Planned Across County
Anna G. Estes announces January Homemaker delegate meetings on art metal craft and knitting with slip cover sessions moved to March 14 15 and 16. Alice Kelly will attend the first meeting at Ettrick January 11 and others in Strum Centerville Blain Whitehall Arcadia and Osseo city halls January 12 15 16 17 18 and 19.
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Whitehall
Wis
Anna G. Estes
Trempealeau County
Alice Kelly
Ettrick
Strum
Centerville
Blain
Court House
Arcadia
Osseo City Hall
Center
Grand Jurors Drawn for 1951 in Allamakee County
Allamakee county grand jurors for 1951 have been drawn. Names include Mabel Bailey Lansing W L Cota Harpers Ferry Albert Fruechte Grant Hartley New Albin Melvin Gjefle R C Sander Alfred Stuckman John Walsh Waukon W G Jenkins Monona Oscar Rolds on Waterville A W Swenson Fred H J Thomas Postville.
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Waukon
Allamakee County
Mabel Bailey
Lansing
W. L. Cota
Harpers Ferry
Albert Fruechte
Grant Hartley
New Albin
Melvin Gjefle
R. C. Sander
Alfred Stuckman
John Walsh
W. G Jenkins
Monona
Oscar Roldson
Waterville
A. W. Swenson
Fred H. J. Thomas
Postville
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Oscar Mikkelson
Minnesota
Pontiac
King St
Spring Grove Area Lutheran Church
Philly
Clarence Langrehr
Upper Big Creek
Annabelle
Victor Heilman
Haskins
Nicolet
Jack Nicol
Badger Military
Darger
Harold Hoffman
Hoffman
George Building
Bill Richards
Meyer Kasper
Lemke
Rasmussen Oil Station
Rusk Avenue
Hillsboro
Bill
Cities
Tommy Gomez
Standard Oil
Marvin Kastberg
Glenn Page
Fabian Karas
Ray Felland
Ir Cafe
Don Feak
Russe la Fleur
Max Harris
Leo Tighe
Matzinger
Charles Harrison
Gambles
Robert Sheldon
A and P
Anthony Spaeth
People’s Market
George Glasheen
Osborn
Ted Richards
Bert Brown
Charles Tourville
Albert Bartlett
Albert Ball
Casius Sholes
Peter Olson
John Lakowski
Gertrude van Antwerp
Ella Fulton
Isadore Hedrick
H. M. Smith
Mary Lawson
Wesley Nichols
William Sherwin
Olga Streeck
Anna Frohmacher
Chyuimea Tlie
Hatchery
West Salem, Wis
R. A. Ausman
Yale Party
Lansing Lutheran
Legion Post
Yale
Legion
WMF
Hokah AL Auxiliary
Sparta Rebekahs
First Federal Savings and Loan Association
North Fourth St
Ugh
Marten
Maple Grove Country Club
West Salem, Wis. R
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