Bids Open for Caledonia Spring Grove Road Pavement
Minnesota highway officials will open bids January 13 in St Paul for the 10.2 mile Caledonia to Spring Grove concrete pavement project on State highway 4. The job calls for 30 524 cubic yards of excavation 7 904 cubic yards of salvaged base and wearing course and 133 839 square yards of concrete pavement, including the Caledonia by pass.
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Caledonia
Minn
Minnesota Highway Deer Alp
Spring Grove
St. Paul
Oonfiemen
M. J. Hoffman
4-H Groups See Sewing Demos and Club News
Mary Lou Byrnes led Hanover Happy Pals 4-H girls in sewing demonstrations at the Paul Hammel home and planned scarf making for the next meeting. Union Cit Sharpshooters 4-H boys weighed and will tabulate gains for 1950, and Harold Meyer demonstrated knots. Marian Shindell was elected U Need A 4-H president with Mary Ann Williams as vice president and Frances Link as secretary treasurer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Happy Pals
Mary Lou Byrnes
Hanover
Paul Hammel
Union
Cit
Clu
Elmer Heitman
Harold Meyer
Marian Shindell
Ward Cook
Mary Ann Willams
Frances Link
Alice Austin
Marian Simmons
Fire Destroys Elroy Station in Wisconsin
Elroy Wisconsin special report says a fire of unknown origin at 11 45 am Thursday destroyed the Standard service station on a street. Owner Tom Chase was in the repair room when flames spread from the office to walls. Chase's son Eldon Chase who is home on furlough from Camp Hood Texas suffered arm and back burns and was taken to Hillsboro hospital. A 1937 Chevrolet owned by John Delaney was also destroyed. Chase did not estimate the damage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elroy
Wis
Thursay
Tom Chase
Chase
Phc
Eldon Chase
Camp Hood
Tex
Hillsboro
John Delaney
Wisconsin men named to Chicago federal home loan board
Earl S. Straight of Milwaukee and Owen J. Snodrass of Center Wis were elected to the Chicago district board of directors for two year terms beginning January 1. The district serves Illinois and Wisconsin and the board has twelve directors with eight elected by members and four by the bank.
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Washington
Wisconsin
Chicago
Federal Home Loan Bank
Illinois
Home Loan Bank Board
Earl S. Straight
North Shore Savings and Loan Association
Milwaukee
Owen J. Snodrass
Richland
Prairie Masons Elect Leaders in Prairie du Chien
Mayor Harry C. Speck was installed as worshipful master of Prairie du Chien lodge 106 at the Methodist church parlor with installing officer Frank Speck and marshal Lloyd Anderson. Additional officers include Don White senior warden and Lawrence Kaiser secretary, among others, plus Jerusalem chapter 25 high priest John Schrier.
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Prairie DU Chien
Wis
Prairie du Chien Lodge
Frank Speck
Elkader
Lloyd Anderson
Don White
Stanley Apel
Lawrence Kaiser
Floyd Litchfield
James Drake
Earl Jambura
Raymond W. Baier
Francis C. Howland
Tler
John Pake
John Schriener
Jerusalem
R. A. R. Munson
Law— Swingle
King
M. W. Burris
William Hammes
Alfred Rand
Ray Ashbacker
Royal Arch
Roy Hart
Albert Zajicek
Roy Harding
Clar— Ahrens
Joe Irwin
Sparta Child Center Fire Causes Minor Damage
Fire crews responded to a basement fire in cottage G at the Wisconsin Child Center. The blaze was put out with slight damage. About 25 children evacuated orderly as investigators cite faulty wiring as the likely cause.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sparta
Wis
Cottage G
Wisconsin Child Center
Appoint New Clerk at Victory School
Harold Ritter resigns as Victory school clerk on North Ridge. Henry Stockton of Coon Alley is appointed to succeed him.
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Victory
Wis
Harold Ritter
Victory School
North Ridge
Henry Stockton
Coonalley
Trempealeau Board Approves 1950 Road Projects and Blair Bridge
Trempealeau county supervisors in special session approved two new road projects for 1950. A new Blair bridge on state highway 95 will replace the deteriorating structure, and bituminous surfacing will cover state highways 54 and 35 from Centerville to Galesville.
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Whitehall
Wis
Blair
Russell Paulson
Chimney Rock
Roman Stelmach
Arcadia
M. I. Gilbert
Osseo
Burr Tarrant
Bert A. Gipple
Galesville
Centerville
Buffalo County
Trempealeau County
T. M. Reynolds
la Crosse
State Highway Commission
James J. Robinson
Trempealeau
Albert Scherr
Caledonia Township
Highway Department
Frenchville
Pigeon Falls
Independence
Blair Bridge
August Knudtson
A. J. Sather
A. V. A. Peterson
Wisconsin Township Association
Court House
Arnold Frederick
Trempealeau County Hospital
Doctor and family fly to Florida for holidays
Dr and Mrs Robert Krohn and children Eugene Alice and Ann travel from Black River Falls Wisconsin to Florida for the holidays aboard the Krohn plane.
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Florida
Black River Falls
Wis
Robert Krohn
Eugene
Alice
Ann
Krohn
Weight Contest Results At Eau Claire
Reports from the ninth annual livestock show in Eau Claire list Taylor FFA winners. Robert Bue placed third with a 177 pound gain, Richard Relyea won first with 160 pounds, and Jack Clouse gained 148 pounds. All gains occurred between July 1 and October 3 as pigs from April crossed the scale near 300 pounds, per Clark G. Anderson of Taylor High School agriculture.
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Blair
Wis
Eau Claire
Taylor Ffa
Robert Bue
Richard Relyea
Jack Clouse
Clark G. Anderson
Taylor High
Lions Club Dance Sponsored at Hillsboro High School
Hillsboro Wisconsin special report: the Hillsboro Lions Club sponsors the annual New Year’s Eve dance at the high school auditorium on December 31. Gust Pries and the Blue Bee Orchestra provide the music.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lions Club
Hillsboro
Wis
Hillsboro Lion's Club
Gust Pries
Blue Bee Jorchestra
Decorah Elks Teens Party Features Vikings Players
A Decorah Iowa Elks club party for children included music by Amby Meyer and guests from the Decorah Vikings football team with partners. About 285 Elk members’ children attended the annual event on a recent Saturday, enjoying a Christmas film, a Santa visit, and toy fruit and candy distribution.
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Decorah
Children of
Decorah Elks
Elks’ Club
Amby Meyer
Decorah Vikings
Children of Elk
Santa Claus
District of Toys
Postpone Meeting in Blair Wis Due to Conflicts
Special notice states the meeting is postponed to Friday evening January six because of a joint installation of CES and Masons and basketball games at Melrose. All boys aged eight to eleven are eligible to join and must bring their parents.
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Blair. Wis
CES
Masons
Melrose
Produce Station Opens in Caledonia Elevator
Ted Lange and Frances Brady have opened a produce station in the Brady elevator in Caledonia Minnesota. The unit offers fresh fruits vegetables and other grocery items to local residents and nearby communities.
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Caledonia
Minn
Ted Lange
Frances Brady
Brady
Caledonia Stores to Close January 1 and 2
Caledonia stores will be closed on January 1 and Monday January 2 as a special holiday observance. The notice lists the town and dates but no further details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caledonia
Minn
Sparta Water Department Shows Major 1949 Efficiency Gains
Sparta Wis special report highlights the water department’s 1949 progress including a new service building at Hollow Bluff a West side well house and a 6000 foot expansion of 10 inch mains. four wells total capacity figures and a chlorine test program support improved service and reduced energy use with ongoing distribution rehabilitation planned for 1950.
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Sparta
Water Department
Hollow Bluff
Charles Erickson
Leonard Rellig
Wis
Sparta City Water Department
Naset and Evans
New West Side
Myrtle
L. K. Court
Hill Streets
Onalaska Schools End Winter Break Resume Jan 4
Onalaska Wisconsin special report notes the Onalaska schools will resume regular schedules after a two week vacation on Wednesday January 4 at 8 30 a m.
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Onalaska
Fillmore Court Hears Final Jury Action
Fillmore county district court will try its last jury case on the winter calendar on Tuesday January 3 beginning at 9 30 a m with Judge Martin A Nelson of Austin presiding The remaining case is Leonard Bigalk plaintiff versus Ed Knuth defendant
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Preston
Minn
Fillmore County
Drive Leaders Named At PF
PIGEON FALLS Wisconsin C A Kaas chairs the Salvation Army drive in the Pigeon Falls area with Edwin Fremstad as treasurer Thurman Fremstad and Henry Jacobson as directors. Funds will support food and shelter for the homeless emergency relief family welfare medical care for the needy and care for unwed mothers. The money funds the Army s ongoing religious program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pigeon Falls
Wis
C. A. Kaas
Salvation Army
Edwin Fremstad
Thurman Fremstad
Henry Jacobson
Army
Trinity Lutheran School Christmas Program Speaks Glad Story
In Spring Grove Minnesota Trinity Lutheran Church held a Sunday evening Christmas program titled We Tell the Glad Story. Primary and intermediate departments performed with David Krome leading the service Audrey Kragness as Ma and John Dahle as Joseph. The speech choir included confirmation class members while the junior choir performed several numbers and Joan Mikkelson sang a solo. Accompanists were Janice Ostern and Jacquelline Joerg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spring Grove
Minn
Trinity Nel Church
David Krome
Audrey Kragness
John Dahle
Joseph
Joan Mikkelson
Janice Ostern
Jacquelline Joerg
Annual Baby Derby Planned at Decorah Hospital
Decorah Iowa hosts its annual baby derby at the Decorah hospital with prizes for the first babies born in the new year. Awards range from baby oil and powder to $10 cash, plus gifts including merchandise furniture food flowers mother’s care items silverware and baby slippers for winners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Decorah
Decorah Hospital
Picture Appears With Carlton Nelson Among Leaders
Carlton Nelson of Mankato Minnesota was pictured in the Saturday Evening Post with a group of leading agents of key organizations. The feature highlights his prominence and ties to regional business networks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spring Grove
Minn
Carlton Nelson
Mankato
Saturday Evening Post
Key
Area Schools Get Ratings by State Department
The Sparta Tomah and Wilton high schools earned integrated ratings from the state department of public instruction, earning higher state aids as a reward for standards. Kendal and Norwalk received basic ratings. Payments begin next March under 1949 legislative changes. Superintendent W R Bruce cites Sparta adds about $15,000. Wilton’s new school likely influenced its upgrade. Details on other amounts remain unclear.
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Sparta
Tomah
Wilton
State Department of Public Instruction
Kendal
Norwalk
W R. Bruce
Blair Contest Awards Highlight Nativity Scene Display
The Blair Commercial club outdoor lighting contest awarded first place to a Nativity theme at Leonard Sta hoski home. Harry Pauls took second with a three wise men journey to Bethlehem display. Spencer Gunderson won traditional scene for a fireplace and Christmas tree organized by Mrs. Herman Noren with B M Smith second for snow porch images.
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Blair
Wis
Leonard Stahoski
Blair Commercial Club
Harry Pauls
Wise Men
Bethlehem
Spencer Gunderson
Herman Noren
B. M. Smith
Mauston Chamber Elects 1950 Officers
Mauston Wisconsin special report lists Fred Steinhaus as president Preston McEvoy as vice president and Gordon Standish as treasurer for the chamber of commerce for the year 1950.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mauston
Wis
Year Brings Modest Change to Lansing Community
In Lansing Iowa the year saw population rise to 1651 with births ahead of deaths and a census taken amid talks of a city mall delivery. Several business changes occurred including new ownerships and a renamed theater, a new funeral chapel, gift shop, and a hardware store sale. The town faced winter weather, a dry fall, and a revived road to Thompson’s corner while utilities expanded services and a white way was lit on Main Street.
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Lansing
Stephen Bartels
Ralph Bartels
Earl Garrett
Button Company
Main Street
M. W. Long
Lans
John Burke
Cyril Harm
Art Wendel
Vic Johnson
William Johnson
Roy Thorston
M. L. Connor
Ford
R. P. Gantenbein
VFW
Lansing Co., Inc
Blackhawk
Highway Commission
Calace
White Way
Thompson’s Corner
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Leon Slayton
the Tribune
Spring Grove Road
Elroy Station
Caledonia, Minn
Jerry Gilbertson
Bennett Greten
BC Man
Prairie Masons
West Salem
Trempealeau Board
McGilvray Road
Sparta Water Department
Spring Street
John Street
Erickson
R. R. Bolden
Water Commission
S. K. Dickinson
C. D. Lehman
Earl Benedict
Charles Doeser
E. J. Saari
Heigh-Ho
Fillmore Court
SG Trinity Lutheran School
Chamber
Katharyne Feuerhelm
Tribune
Roy Rogers
Dakota Way
Kazan
Temple
Alexander Knox
Ann Sothers
Vernon
Jimmy Wakely
Animal Headquarters
Hoeschlers
Fifth Ave
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