New Year memories and small town holiday tales
A nostalgic look back at New Year’s Eves with family rituals in the past. Reflections on charity events at Fifth and Market, memories of silk dresses and social gatherings, and mentions of local people, neighbors, and festive displays. A note about 1965 fireworks, a prank at a bank sign, and a vivid home holiday scene at 1820 S. 23rd St.
Christmas Notes From the Coulee Region
Local readers share holiday greetings and memories from La Crosse and surrounding areas. Highlights include Christmas legends, nursing of community events, skating park plans, and tributes to volunteers. The column nods to WXTK connections in Ft. Madison and WKTY figures while celebrating hometown spirit as 1966 nears.
Drummer Boy of Motley Crew Takes Stage in New York
Peter Ford son of actor Glenn Flord drums with the musical group Motley Crew in New York appearing as a young performer in a notable family connection.
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TV and radio sports schedule listing early January games
Television lineups show Packers at Browns on channels 3W 4 8 January 2 at 12 30 pm. Jan 8 basketball Cincinnati vs Tulsa and Purdue vs Northwestern with channels 2 3 3W. Radio schedule covers Wisconsin Marquette January 3 8 pm Sparta station WCOW and other January basketball games across WKTY WCOW.
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Efrem Zimbalist Jr Faces Grueling FBI Schedule
Hollywood actor Efrem Zimbalist Jr stars in The FBI and films seven days per episode with an eighth day starting a new shoot. He appears in most scenes for Warner Bros. produced ABC series and has worked five days a week since June 1965, limiting personal appearances while remaining active in law enforcement event speaking and tennis on weekends.
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Studio Theater to stage two satires at La Crosse State University
La Crosse State University will stage two short absurdist satires in a single program on Thursday January 6 at 8 p.m. in Main Hall room 217. After the show Dr Marie Toland and William Dixon will discuss the theater of the absurd. Directed by Glen Comeau Sand box features a cast led by Grandma Mary Hart Mama Kristine Fox Daddy Charles Kuchler Young Man Mike clan Chicago and Musician Cindy Dodge. What Did You Learn in School Today directed by Don Pfaff features Chicago natives David Faas Tom Boland and others in a farce set in a classroom with characters numbered rather than named.
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