Name Jurors For Allamakee Court Session
Waukon judge G B Richter to preside at the Allamakee County District Court term opening Jan 3. Trial jurors include Elizabeth Bechtel Claude Brandtner Milton Carlson Florence Carter Francis Dough erty Fred Fiet and many others from Waukon Dorchester Luana Postville Waterville New Albin Decorah Monona and Lansing communities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waukon
Iowa
G. B. Richter
Allamakee
Elizabeth Bechtel
Claude Brandtner
Milton Carlson
Florence Carter
Francis Dougherty
Fred Fiet
Horace Fossum
Bernice Hagen
Erma Hansmeier
Bernice Hansmeier
Mildred Hen-ningsgaard
Minnesota Farm-Home Week Slated
ST. PAUL Minn The University of Minnesota announces Farm and Home Week January 10 to 13 featuring forage crops silage show legume seed production crop improvement day with agronomy staff and USDA scientist discussions on forage seed production varieties and soil topics with talks on soil testing erosion control and high yields farm programs available at county agents offices and the Institute of Agriculture in St Paul Minn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ST. Paul
Minn
University of Minnesota
Minnesota
Agronomy Department
C. S. Garrison
U.S. Department of Agriculture
Yugoslavia
Ralph Crim
State Department
Institute of Agriculture
Christmas Decorating Award Given to Keil Blank
Keil Blank won first prize of 15 dollars for the best outdoor trimming in Christmas decorating in Whitehall Wisconsin. Willie A. Johnson took third prize of five dollars. Honorable mentions went to Richard Holton and Wil ls Briggs. Judging occurred over the weekend by Independence Lions Club members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Whitehall
Wis
Keil Blank
S. B. Ivers
Willie A. Johnson
Richard Holton
Wills Briggs
Independence Lions Club
Set Meeting Date for Whitehall Improvement Luncheon
The Whitehall Improvement Association schedules its monthly luncheon for Friday January 6 at 12 30 p m. The gathering will be held at City Cafe with members invited to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Whitehall, Wis
Whitehall Improvement Assn
City Cafe
Alpenkrauter Offered As Relief For Digestive Ailments
A doctor links headachy dullness to various causes and points to peristaltic slowdown from bad habits or diet. Alpenkrauter is presented as a gentle prescription like remedy with ingredients to soothe upset stomach relieve gas and ease constipation. Over 20 million bottles sold. family bottle priced at 1.65.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peter Fahrney
Black River Falls Sidelights From 1881 Banner Issues
The Black River Falls column reviews the 1881 Badger State Banner and discusses stories from July 22 and Oct. 21 issues including sealed newspapers in a hotel cornerstone, the demise of the Jackson County Democrat, a price for the Price House foundation, Julia Spaulding and Clark Osborn’s wedding, B. J. Castle’s many roles, early football, and a Browns Iron Bitters advert as a medical remedy, reflecting local history and notable figures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Black River Falls
Wis
Badger
H. Lake
Jennie White
Waughtal General Store
Lake
Jackson County Democrat
Sparta
Hillister
Julia Spaulding
Clark D. Osborn
Sarah
B. J. Castle
the Independent
Justice of the Peace
Village Lbrarian
Castle
F. A. Parsons
Wna
Brown
Several Gale Families Now In New Homes
In Galesville Wisconsin two families start Christmas in new houses. George Deeren and wife occupy a California style flat roof home near their farm. Leroy Anderson and wife near occupancy in a home opposite it. Troy Stellrecht, new Maxwell-Davis Lumber manager, has a near finished west side house designed by Stellrecht. New residents include Donald Truax clan from Centerville in the Emerson tenant house, and Donald Johnson family moving to Decoraland Farm owned by Young Brothers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Galesville
Wis
George Deeren
Leroy Anderson
Troy Stellrecht
Maxwell-Davis Lumber Company
Norman Ziemer
John McKeeth
Stellrecht
Deeren
Anderson
Centerville
Donald Truax
Flavian Emerson
Donald Johnson
Emerson House
Decoraland Farm
Young Brothers
Legion and Auxiliary Distribute Food Packs
American Legion and Auxiliary distributed seven baskets of food and fruit to the area this year. The auxiliary will hold its monthly meeting Monday evening January 9 instead of the regular first Monday due to a holiday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Whitehall
Wis
American Legion and Auxiliary
Warming House Built At Whitehall Rinks
Whitehall Wisconsin Lions Club completed a warming house for the skating rink. Materials were donated by the club. Industrial arts classes under J G Emerton of Whitehall High School erected the collapsible building. Melvin Dascher donated the store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Whitehall, Wis
Lions Club
Llub
J. G. Emerton
Whitehall High School
Melvin Dascher
New Albin Church Guild Sets Meeting
The Women's Guild of St. Peter's Evangelical and Reformed Church in New Albin Iowa meets January 3 at 2 p m in the church parlors for a social and business session Hostesses are Mrs Junior Middendorf Otto Hurley and John Bressner
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Albin
Iowa
Women's Guild of
St. Peter's Evangelical and Reformed Church
Mmes
Junior Middendorf
Otto Hurley
John Bressner
Reading to Relax Topic Set by Whitehall Club
Special Mrs. Curtis Carlson will entertain the Woman's Study Club in Whitehall Wisconsin on Wednesday afternoon January 4. Mrs. Ben Skogstad will present the talk on Reading to Relax. The subject notes that people who cannot find time to relax may need to find time for illness.
New Officials At Waukon To Be Sworn In
At 11 a m Jan 3 city officers in Waukon Iowa will be sworn in by Lloyd Kolsrud clerk of court T W Mullaney will become mayor succeeding Charles Feuerhelm Councilmen include Floyd Lar son Lee Echard William Kaveny Nels Quandahl and Stanley Gray O H Grangaard Paul D Cote and Alma Ellingson Also noting Mullaneys prior service as state senator and two failed Democratic congressional bids
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waukon
Iowa
Lloyd Kolsrud
T. W. Mullaney
Charles Feuerhelm
Floyd Larson
Lee Echard
William Kaveny
Nels Quandahl
Stanley Gray
O. H. Grangaard
Paul D. Cote
Alma Ellingson
Mullaney
RNA Unit Meet at Mt Oneta Camp Hosts Jan 3
RNA unit in Mt Oneta will hold its monthly meeting on January 3 at the home of Mrs August Meyer. Newly elected officers will be installed and a social hour will follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Albin
Iowa
Mt. Oneta
RNA
August Meyer
Church Meeting Set at St John s Evangelical Wheatland
Annual business meeting of St John s Evangelical and Reformed Church of Wheatland will be held January 2 at 1 p m in the church parlors. The Rev E M De Buhr is pastor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Albin
Iowa
St. John’s Evangelical and Reformed Church of
Wheatland
E. M. de Buhr
Prairie du Chien Bank Launches Student Loan Program
Peoples State Bank in Prairie du Chien reports early success of its student loan plan. By December 14 three loans were approved guiding students to buy Christmas gifts with 25 and 20 dollar loans. Banks in other states seek details and the American Banking editor requests information to share with peers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peoples State Bank
Prairie du Chien
Roy Herried
Student Council
Herried
American Banking
Blair Family Keeps Tradition At Home
In Blair Wisconsin a private First Lutheran Church confirmation honored Otto Berg son of Mr and Mrs Alvin Berg. Rev K M Urberg led five Berg siblings in a local ceremony as the family plans to move to California after New Year. Otto is the youngest Berg child and only son.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blair, Wis
First Lutheran Church of
Blair
Otto Berg
Alvin Berg
K. M. Urberg
Urberg
Berg
Bergs
California
Otto
Motion Day Held in BRF Term Slated
Circuit Judge Bruce Beilfuss presided in Black River Falls for motion day with no cases heard. The clerk said jurors report at 9 a.m. January 30 and earlier November term cases resume then. Netzell vs Omaha Railway Co leads, fire started by sparks. Brauner vs Employers Mutual Liability Insurance also proceeding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Black River Falls
Wis
Bruce Beilfuss
Dorothy Meek
John
Ella Net
Zell
The
Omaha Railway Co
Netzell
Millston
Joseph
Doris Brauner
Employers Mutual Liability Insurance Co
Keith Hardie
Trempealeau County Polio Group to Meet
The Trempealeau County Infantile Paralysis Chapter executive committee will gather at Club Midway in Independence on Wednesday evening, January 4 at 7 30. Local polio drive solicitors and vocational agriculture teachers and principals are invited. A banquet accompanies the meeting as plans for the annual drive are outlined by Rex Fuller and Mrs. R F Anderson presides.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Whitehall
Wis
Trempealeau County Infantile Paralysis
Blair
Rex Fuller
Osseo
Arcadia High School Club Busy Month of Projects
The I Student Service Club of Arcadia High School has had a busy month. Members prepared Christmas packages for the needy in and around Arcadia. They are painting wastepaper baskets bright red and have discussed programs for basketball games to be made for every game.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arcadia, Wis
Istudent Service Club
Arcadia High School
Arcadia
Pamphlets Ready for Circulation in Arcadia Wisconsin
Miss Erma Mathys librarian at Arcadia public library says two pamphlets are ready for circulation. The titles are Flowering Potted Plants and African Violets published by the State University agricultural college with up to date information. A Treasury of Upper Mississippi Folklore has been given as a memorial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arcadia
Wis
Erma Mathys
Agricultural College of the State University
Plan Skating and Hayride For Church Youths New Year’s Eve
Our Saviour's Lutheran Church schedules two youth events for New Year’s Eve. At 7 p.m. the Junior Hi Luther League, for seventh and eighth graders, will skate then share refreshments in the church parlors. Mmes. Clarence H. Johnson and Leonard Ellison are counselors. At 9 p.m. the Senior Hi League departs from the parish house for a hayride with a secret destination where refreshments and a social hour will follow. Counselors are Mmes. C. E. Nordhagen and Henry Thore son.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Whitehall
Wis
Our Saviour’s Lutheran Church
Mmes. C. E. Nordhagen
Henry Thoreson
Winners Named in WAUKON Christmas Decorations Contest
Dudley Hale won first in religious display with J Herman Thompson and Claude Brandtner following. Stanley Gray led Santa Claus decorations with Ruth Liddle second and A E Sheridan third. Norwood Shisler took first in lighting. Joe Cronin was second and Ralph Martin and Leonard Hansimeier tied for third.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waukon
Town
Chamber of Commerce
Dudley Hale
J. Herman Thompson
Claude Brandtner
Stanley Gray
Ruth Liddle
A. E. Sheridan
Norwood Shisler
Joe Cronin
Ralph Martin
Leonard Hansimeier
Prairie du Chien Stimulus Sparks Historical Writer
Prairie du Chien's rich history inspires historian David True Hackett to write a multi volume history of the area. The Palo Alto educator, on leave from teaching, plans a two year path to publish on the La Chapelle Brisbois family and the Prairie du Chien story with local and state sources aiding research.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prairie du Chien
Virgin Lands
David True Hackett
Prairie
Hackett
Illinois
Palo Alto
Calif
la Chapelle-Brisbois
Brisbois
Dousmans
Midwest
Old Northwest Territory
Emilie Brisbois
Michael Brisbois
John A. Cornelius
David Gentes
Reuben Valley
Canada
James P. Cullen
Paul Paulson
Ray Ashbacher
Albert Coryer
O. B
Root
Peter L. Scanlan
Wallace Martner
Whitehall District Sells 180000 Dollar School Bonds
The board accepted bids from Channel Securities Co Allan Blair and Co and White Phil lips Co of Chicago for 180000 in general obligation school building bonds at 292 percent net interest. Four bids were received and opening occurred at 230 pm. funds arrive in about 40 days and will be reinvested in short term government securities. The issue uses district borrowing limits under state law with expansion hoped to 5 percent equalized value. Contracts for electrical heating plumbing and general construction are set for a 240000 addition including gym two classrooms and music rooms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Whitehall, Wis
Joint School District
Channel Securities Co
Allan Blair and Co
White Phillips Co
Chicago
Basil L. Townsend
Arthur Hauske
T. G. Evenson and Associates, Inc
Townsend
Clifford Woychik
Arcadia Sets Vote Rules For City Office Elections
Filing dates open December 2 and run to January 31 for city offices in Arcadia. The April 3 election will choose a mayor to succeed Olivier Schroeder, treasurer to succeed Nellie Brandon, assessor to succeed Stanley Wiersgalla, alderman for wards 1 2 and 3, a justice of the peace, and supervisors in each ward. Village and town officials will also be elected on April 3.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arcadia
Wis
Olivier Schroeder
Nellie Brandon
Stanley Wiersgalla
Ervin Scharlau
Paul Tyvand Sr
Rudolph Klink
Alex Foster
Martin J. Maloney
William E. English
Renovate Room in Waukon Courthouse
The second floor assembly room in Waukon City Hall will receive a new ceiling and be painted and redecorated. The work will be carried out this winter by street crew workers during lulls in snow removal and other duties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waukon
Iowa
Den Mother Hosts Dinner for Cubs in Necedah
Cub Scouts of Den 2 and their chief enjoyed a dinner at Mrs. Martha Zak home. Games with prizes for all followed. Christmas presents were handed out from a grab bag.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Necedah, Wis
Cub Scouts of
Den 2
Martha Zak
U-Need-A 4-H Club Elects New Officers
New officers elected at the November meeting include Sylvia Hinrichs as president Ruth Anderson as vice president Shirley Fiet as secretary treasurer Dianne Leath as reporter and Kay Dundee as historian.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sylvia Hinrichs
Ruth Anderson
Shirley Fiet
Dianne Leath
Kay Dundee
Jan 12 Teen Dance at Dakota to Feature Basket Social
In Dakota Minnesota a Teen Dance Club notes plans for a January 12 dance called the June January dance and basket social. About 85 youths attended a recent party with Shirley Gile Norman Gile and Richard Browstrom providing instrumental numbers. The Rev R L Sheehan directs the Teen Club committee and details will follow after the Christmas holiday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dakota, Minn
Shirley
Norman Gile
Richard Browstrom
R. L. Sheehan
Midshipmen Brothers Visit Blair Couple
Midshipmen Wayne and Gerald Osgood from the Naval Academy visit their sister and brother in law the Wayne Frederixons in Blair Wis They will also see their parents Mr and Mrs Wilbur Osgood of Milwaukee before returning to Annapolis Md
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blair, Wis
Wayne
Gerald Osgood
Naval Academy
Annapolis
Wayne Frederixons
Wilbur Osgood
Milwaukee
Academy
Next Meet of LAMPC Club Slated Jan 4
Mmes. Vernon Nehring and Sylvia Shiras hosted a Christmas party for the LAMPC Club at the Nehring home. The group will meet with Miss Florence Everson on Wednesday January 4 at 2 30 p m. Mrs D A Bensend will present the topic Are Your Troubles Psychosomatic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Whitehall, Wis
Mmes
Vernon Nehring
Sylvia Shiras
Lampc Club
Nehring
Florence Everson
D. A. Bensend
Nelson resigns ND Geological Survey post for Calera Mining job
Verne Nelson son of Mr and Mrs Ben C Nelson of Whitehall resigns from the North Dakota Geological Survey Grand Forks to join Calera Mining Co He will be stationed in Cobalt Idaho at a cobalt mine starting January 15.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Whitehall, Wis
LaVerne Nelson
Ben C. Nelson
Whitehall
North Dakota Geological Survey
Grand Forks
Calera Mining Co
Cobalt
Idaho
Allamakee Court Names 1956 Grand Jurors
WAUKON Iowa Special Allamakee County grand jurors selected for 1956 are Frank Doepke Luana Leonard Hagen Waterville John Howes Waukon Howard Johnson Lansing Mrs Harriet Letchford Waukon Edgar Nelson Decorah Lorence Reinhardt Postville Alvin Renk New Albin H H Schulte Vick Schwartzhoff Dorchester and Oliver Snitker Waukon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waukon
Iowa
Allamakee County
Frank Doepke
Luana
Leonard Hagen
Waterville
John Howes
Howard Johnson
Lansing
Harriet Letchford
Edgar Nelson
Decorah
Lorence Reinhardt
Postville
Alvin Renk
New Albin
H. H. Schulte
Vick Schwartzhoff
Dorchester
Oliver Snitker
Escape Flood In California
Reports of floods in northern California reach relatives in this city. Mrs. Fred Cooper and family at Yuba City evacuated at 1 p.m. Saturday fleeing to friends in the nearby mountains. Six feet of water filled their home during the flood.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Whitehall
Wis
California
Fred Cooper
Oscar Larson
Jack Zwicki
Winona
Whitehall Family Spends Christmas in Florence
Florence based Christmas in Italy finds Don Martino pursuing music composition under a Fulbright. His wife, a Syracuse University graduate, played violin with the Piccola Musicale Accademic touring through Europe. Martino’s Plainfield, New Jersey parents join the trio, expecting to stay through January as he completes studies in April 1956.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Whitehall, Wis
Don Martino
Tracy O. Rice
Whitehall
Florence
Italy
Martino
James Martino
Plainfield
N.J
Syracuse University
Syracuse
N.Y
Piccola Musicale Accademic
Chameber Music
Denmark
Germany
France
British Isles
Switzerland
Austria
Holland
Martinos
States
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Mary McCauley
Edward Pratt
Arthur Prestemon
Jess Rush
Phyllis Snitker
George Stuckman
Lester Teslow
Loretta Treendle
Thomas J. Ward
William Wild
Glenn Beardmore
Alfred Engan
Lawrence Gilson
Clement Schulte
Allen Brooks
Lester Carter
Joe Dunlevy
Leona Fink
Alice Hess
Orville Hoksch
Marie Kerndt
John Munchoff
James Olson
Ruth Reed
Anna Casten
Rita Dundee
Nina Harrington
Henry Kirkeby
Maxine la Velle
Carl Pausch
Clarence Reinhardt
Ormia Schultz
William Waller
Hattie Collins
Henry Freeze
Gilman Kolsrud
Gusta Alander
Oscar Roldson
Charles Sass
Esther Soebakken
Herman Dierksen
Martha Vanderhoe
Ruby Wild
Norris Gayle
Chris Levenhagen
Monona
J. Bruce van Gordon
Ralph Lund
Thomas Mills
Louis Gardipee
Robert Krohn
City Group Incorporated
Legion, Auxiliary
Prairie DU Chien, Wis
Brf
Tremplo Polio
Judy Libke
Selmer Lee
Judy
Wisconsin General Hospital
Madison
Lutheran Parochial School
Danny
Shirley) Stone
Avis
Edith
Lutheran Hospital
la Crosse
Jimmy
Robert Libke
Wwe
Den
Dakota
Midshipmen
Ois
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