Monroe County Jurors Drawn for January Term
Monroe County jury commissioners and Judge Lambert Hansen selected jurors for the January term. Names include Ben Anderson Clifton Rudolf Wagner Herman Hubert Howard Zastoupil and several others from Sparta Tomah Oakdale Glen dale Wells Wellington Wilton Norwalk Greenfield and Jefferson. Jury commissioners are Celeste Pingle J W Jirschele and Charles Garfield.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sparta
Wis
Monroe County
Lambert Hansen
Oliver Hansen
Ben Anderson
Clifton
Rudolph Wagner
Herman Hubert
Howard Zastoupil
Edward Liddane
la Grange
Edward Bernhardt
Leroy Snowberry
Adrian
Herb Guthrie
Theodore Tiber
Oakdale
Ray O. Chapin
John Ziegler
J. H. Davis
Leland Peterson
Lester Schlaver
Joe Kimball
Nathan Steele
Leonard Kiefer
J. E. Knight
Harold Wegner
Ray Meyers
Edwin Eirschele
Ervin Zastrow
Paul Rose
Tomah
August Bowler
Byron
Otto Whittler
Grant
Melvin Fauska
Byron Woodliff
Glendale
Norbert Schwartz
Wells
Andrew Witt
Wellington
William Follendorf
Little Falls
Harold Selbrede
Leon
Harvey Thurrow
Wilton
James Berendes
Norwalk
Jerome McCaskey
Kendall
Ed Witt
Greenfield
Palmer Melby
Jefferson
Celeste Pingle
J. W. Jirschle
Charles Garfield
New Albin Faculty Holds Noel Party
New Albin School faculty held a Christmas dinner at Donrey's last week. Hosts were Mr. and Mrs. Carl Dresselhaus and guests included Mary Hitchins Jean Ann Cooper Clara Smerud Lela McGill Mike Corrigan Harold Benning James McGrew Allison Weymiller Dean Reed Edward McKenney and others with carols and gifts exchanged.
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New Albin
New Albin School
Donrey’s
Carl Dresselhaus
Mary Hitchins
Jean Ann Cooper
Clara Smerud
Lela McGill
Mike Corrigan
Harold Benning
James McGrew
Allison Weymiller
Dean Reed
Edward McKenney
Lutheran Aid Elects Officers At Salem
Our Savior's Lutheran Ladies Aid of West Salem elected officers: Ellen Ellefson president Milton Martin vice president Russell Whitlock treasurer and Ernest Olson secretary. The group held a Christmas party after the meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Salem
Wis
Our Savior’s Lutheran Ladies Aid of
Ellen Ellefson
Milton Martin
Russel Whitlock
Ernest Olson
Sermon Topic at Our Saviour's Lutheran Christmas Day Services
Whitehall Wisconsin special to The Daily News reports Rev. O. G. Birkeland will headline Christmas Day festival services at Our Saviour's Lutheran Church with two sermons at 9:30 and 10:45 a.m. The topic is The Tidings of Great Joy.
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Whitehall
Wis
O. G. Birkeland
Our Saviour’s Lutheran Church
Christmas Eve rites observed by Gays Mills churches
The Gays Mills Congregational Church holds a candlelight service at 11 p.m. Christmas Eve. The Methodist Church offers 8 p.m. rites and its Sunday school program The Empty Manger. Luther Memorial Church presented a December 14 program and plans Yule on Christmas Day at 9 30 a.m. St Marys Catholic Church will say a midnight mass on Christmas Eve.
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Gays Mills
Wis
Methodist Church
Luther Memorial Church
St. Mary’s Catholic Church
New Albin Students Present Yale Program
New Albin Grade School students staged their annual Christmas program in the auditorium and high school. The choral group directed by Edward J. McKenny sang carols, with Nativity by grades 1 and 2 and selections by grades 3 and 4. A pantomime and numbers by grades 5 and 6, and Christmas with the Mulligans by grades 7 and 8.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Albin
Edward J. McKenny
Winter in Phoenix Visitors From Spring Grove
Wintering in Phoenix Ariz are Mr and Mrs Lindbrogh with their daughter and her family from Spring Grove Minnesota.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spring Grove
Minn
Phoenix
Ariz
Mrs. Lindbrogh
Necedah Women List Christmas Parties in December
In Ne cedah Wisconsin several women’s groups held December Christmas events. The CES joined a regular meeting with a gift exchange on December 16, the Bridge Club gathered December 17 for gifts and lunch, and the North Side Birthday Club celebrated Mrs Elva Weingardt’s birthday on December 18 with a gift exchange.
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Necedah
Wis
CES
Bridge Club
Morgan Williams
North Side
Mmes
Leone Williams
Adeline Nelson
American Legion Auxiliary
Civic Club
Ed Hedman
Santa Claus
Masonic Lodge
Meyers Reunion Through Wisconsin Minnesota Tie On Okinawa
An Airman at Naha Air Base Okinawa heard a Wisconsin Minnesota game result and met two West Salem men. Harlan Meyer, stationed there, learned one caller from Madison was Fred Meyer of West Salem. The 22 year old Airman has served two years and has been overseas since March. His wife and daughter live in West Salem.
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West Salem
Wis
Naha Air Base
Okinawa
Harlan Meyer
West Salem Journal
Wisconsin
Minnesota
Harlan
Madison
la Crosse
Fred Meyer
John Meyer
Holland
United States
Hong Kong
Tokyo
Airman Meyer
Herman Meyer
Air Force
Necedah Chamber Plans Centennial in 1953
Necedah Wisconsin special report notes the Necedah Chamber of Commerce held two meetings within a week to plan the village centennial celebration in 1953. General sessions on December 16 and 22 reviewed programs of area centennial events and set groundwork for local observances.
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Necedah
Wis
Year 52 Retold In Lansing Storms Largest News Summary
Lansing year in review notes major weather events from March 22 snowstorm to Easter storm, frost and ice cycles, river crests, and boat travel. Fire losses were low. the biggest damage was a home at 3500 dollars. Births exceeded deaths. 17 seniors graduated from two high schools. Businesses shifted with closures and sales. Kiwanis Fish Day drew about 10,000. Community life spans schools, clergy changes, armed forces service, and long married couples record two generations.
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Katharyne Feuerhelm
Tribune
Lansing
Sever Olson
Jannan Wellendorf
Love
Kiwanis Club
Matthew Beemer
Immaculate Conception Church
Europe
Japan-Korea
Stores At Ettrick To Close Evenings
Ettrick Wisconsin stores will close each evening all week starting January 1 except Saturdays, with the plan continuing into spring. Local businesses announce the extended nightly closures as a community-wide change.
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Ettrick
Wis
Taylor Teacher Quits. Sub Named
Miss Doris Helgerson of Osseo resigns as third and fourth grade teacher at Taylor Grade School effective immediately. After Christmas, Lavern Melvina Kopp of Taylor steps in, bringing teaching experience in Indian schools in Nevada and Alaska as well as Wisconsin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taylor, Wis
Doris Helgerson
Osseo
Taylor
Lavern (Melvina) Kopp
Nevada
Alaska
Wisconsin
Waukon Man John McCormick Turns 90 on Christmas Day
John McCormick of Waukon reaches his 90th birthday on Christmas, a double celebration as family gathers at the William McCormick home. Born near Lycurgus December 25, 1862, he farmed for years and remains active visiting Waukon's business district with longtime cronies. sister Mrs. P. J. Mahoney also resides in Waukon.
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Waukon
John McCormick
William McCormick
John
William
Lycurgus
P. J. Mahoney
Illinois Woman and Son Visit Necedah Home
Mrs. Joan Stevenson from La Grange Illinois and her son have arrived in Necedah to visit her parents Mr and Mrs C P Harris. Also visiting Buffalo NY relatives Mr and Mrs Delbert Bartling and Miss Lenore Speas depart for the Thiesen home where Mrs Thiesen is the Bartlings daughter. The Bartlings son Frederick has joined them after his ship arrived in the States.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Necedah
Wis
Joan Stevenson
C. P. Harris
Stevenson
la Grange
Ill
Delbert Bartling
Lenore Speas
Buffalo
N.Y
Robert Thiesen
Thiesen
Bartlings
Frederick
States
Grader Costs Push Wisconsin Purchase Plans
Sparta Wisconsin buyers report Monroe County highway committee obtained six bids for two motor patrol graders. The panel plans to award and purchase early this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sparta, Wis
Monroe County Highway Committee
Coon Valley Lutheran Ladies Aids Hold Annual Meets
Two Coon Valley area Lutheran Ladies Aids held annual meetings and elected officers. Upper Coon Valley Aid officers include president Einar Anderson and treasurer Adolph Koula with committee members and pianists named. South Ridge Aid reelects officers Clinton Larsen as president and Arvid Swenson as vice president, with cradle roll secretary change. Income figures show $3 245.59 for the upper unit and $867.10 for the south ridge unit, with portions donated to building funds.
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Coon Valley Area
Lutheran Ladies Aids
Coon Valley
Wis
Henry Nelson
Elmer Nelson
I. N. Knutson
Tenny Larsen
George Ronken
Eddie Hanson
Lizzie Spellum
Melvin Hage
Henry Lindevig
Oscar Midthen
Thomas Odegaarden
Lare
Lincoln Knutson
M. J. Kokkeby
Milner Brye
Nels Nordstrom
L. N. Sather
Cora Rundahl
Gust Gilbertson
Upper Coon Valley
Parish Hall
Alfred Thorson
Lloyd Thrune
Herbie Jothen
Sidney Olson
South Ridge Ladies Aid
Clinton Larsen
Arvid Swenson
Beatrice Ruedie
Oscar Thle
Noble Stendahl
Olaf Hanson
La Crescent Legion Auxiliary Christmas Party Recapped
La Crescent Minnesota special report: Gittens Leidel Unit 595 of the American Legion Auxiliary held its annual Christmas party at president Mrs Ralph Timm's home. A gift exchange and games followed a business meeting with carol singing closing the evening. Co hosts included Mrs Stanley Harris and Mrs Charles Gavin. Members with Legionnaires plan a bake sale on Saturday January 17.
Commercial Club Hosts GM Tots with Santa in Holiday Movie
The Gays Mills Commercial Club invited local children to a free film at the club Tuesday December 23 with Santa Claus presiding and distributing treats afterward.
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Gays Mills
Wis
Parking Prohibited In Waukon On Several Streets
Parking is prohibited from 1 a.m. to 7 a.m. on Spring Avenue Main and Allamakee Streets and Highways 9 and 13 to aid State Highway Commission snowplows clear the highways.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waukon
State Highway Commission
Spring Avenue
Main
Allamakee
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Boerner Drug Stores
Sparta Rotarians
Kenneth Richards
Garth Tourville
Jon Lohmer
Stan Hofman
del Wurster
Rotary
Bill Richards
Bill Koehler
St. Mary’s Hospital
Morrow Memorial Home
Monroe County Home and Infirmary
Yale
Arizona
S. S. Kresge Co
Hi Napor
Shien
Chicago Sun-Times Syndicate
Meyers
O’seas
Necedah Chamber
Robert Whitmore
PTA
Raphael Verdon
American Legion
Gladys Landry
Ralph Hanson
VFW
Gracie Frerichs
Art Wendel
Matthias van Brocklin
D. A. Holmes
Henry Rettinger
Morrow Memorial
Emma Helms
Edith Grant
Jennie Butler
Anna Parmenter
Axel Paulson
South Third Street
Illinois
Man Daffinrud
Eugene Sedevie
la Crescent Legion Auxiliary
Jolly Swiss Boys Orchestra
Union Hall
Caledonia
Best
Charles Ross
Soller
AS Erickson
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Harold Larson
Ruth Tucker
Sid Paver
Ronnie Ross
Leroy Miller
Brock Mickschl
Jack Ross
Halsey Brindley
Ross
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