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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jun 03, 1951
Page
14
Galesville community honors Judge George Gale on Founder's Day with tributes to his role in creating Trempealeau County, founding the village, school, and county. The celebration emphasizes his lasting influence on youth and regional development, urging continued appreciation from civic groups.
The West Salem Lions Club adopted a safety resolution to reduce highway accidents in La Crosse County. Members report violations at meetings, impose fines, and publicize offenses in the West Salem Journal, urging other civic groups to join the effort. The program follows a DeLand Florida Lions model.
Decorah Iowa special reports Barbara Anderson valedictorian and Conrad Engebretson salutatorian at commencement. Kay Henning and Vincent Williams named most representative girl and boy of the 1950 class. Twenty nine seniors with B average or higher listed, including Barbara Anderson, Kay Henning, and Conrad Engetbretson among others.
Three all day classes on tailoring clothes will be led by Anna G. Estes for 4 H clothing project girls and others. Sessions run June 4 in Strum Eleva high school, June 5 Centerville hall, and June 15 Blair high school from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. No sewing material needed, bring lunch. Topic: making a suit jacket.
In the Strait of Juan de Fuca near Seattle, Seaman Pvt Edgar V. Gilbertson and Pvt Sadao Mune were among soldiers aboard the ship Whitehall. Military reports mention L. P. St. Clair and Kinue Catedonn of Creek as part of the crew, with details about the incident and survivors.
Hokah Minnesota special report notes Jack Geiwitz a fur lough with his parents Mr and Mrs Roy Geiwitz. He is being transferred to Lenair base Hampton Roads Virginia from Denver Colorado by military authority.
Peter Odegaard, 63, returns to Ettrick from Biri Norway after living there since January. A blacksmith since 1925, he sold his shop to Ben Erickson. His passport allowed two years in Norway, but he preferred the United States. He first came to America in 1911 and served in World War I. His mother and siblings remain in Norway.
In Tomah Wisconsin St Marys Catholic School will graduate 28 students. The ceremony includes a 9 a.m. mass for Holy Communion and a 7:30 p.m. commencement program with hymns dedication to the Blessed Virgin and Sacred Heart, a speech by Rev Donald Berg, diploma presentations, and a recessional. Diploma recipients include Maxine Alderman Ann Betthauser Leland Betthauser Arnold Callahan William Clanahan Rita Cram Donald Dechant John Downs Donald Eckelberg David Eckelberg Mary Ann Fuerstenberg Rudolph Pirnat Robert Pollard Richard Rentz John Rice Hilary Schaller Mary Kneeland Allen Schell Sylvester Heilman Joyce Hubert John Kenny Margaret Mary Klevene Judith Soderstrom Bernice Westpfahl Carrol Westfahl Patrick Welch John Wilkinson.
Norwalk Wisconsin special report notes Doreatha Betthauser valedictorian of the class of Norwalk receives subscription to the Digest and an engraved certificate from the editors for the year’s achievement.
Arcadia FFA held its annual gathering with remarks by E. R. Finner and A. C. Schultz. State FFA president William Pickering spoke. awards honored dairy herd testing milestones. DeKalb Outstanding Agricultural Student LaVerne Alitz won. James Gleznzinski, Dale Servais, and Norman George named Wisconsin Farmer's degree recipients.
Houston Minnesota held a commemorative program with Lloyd L. Duxby delivering the message and Olaf Mollerstad leading with a prayer. Rev. Alex Olson gave the benediction as the high school band under A. I. Wold performed and a trumpet trio played. The ceremony included a Legion roll call and brief remarks by Mrs. Eli Paavola, Legion auxiliary president, ending with salute and taps.
Rev. A. Stuebs of Bangor gave the commencement address as 20 students received diplomas in exercises at St. Pauls Lutheran School in Tomah Wisconsin. Graduates include Leon Andres Carol Dahlke Ned Davis Maxine Graewin Arnold Harmel Royce Hart Darlene Janusheske Janiece Kamraeth Stanley Meyer Bertha Arliss Pierce Jeannette Pingel Dean Rehberg Ruth Rogge Orlin Root Robert Roscovious Donald Schendel Willis Siver John Stelter.
William Iti Flanery of sch Se ae 61 won first place and Sey' dept 12 took second in the current events quiz contest. The winners will compete with other winners at the state fair August 17.
Presentation of underclassmen awards held in the Whitehall High School auditorium honored Liv Gerald and Edm Symbek for earning at least 100 dollars on their FFA projects. Athletic awards were conferred by Car Richard Hanson Premstad Lloyd. John Henry.
Holmen Wisconsin special report notes the 1951 Holmen high school class night in the gym. Kent Sween gave welcome, sang a solo, and led a series of class history and prophecy readings. Awards were handed to 52 music festival participants and four-year band members. Marie Brown cited as outstanding math student. FFA degrees and yearbook honors announced. numerous pins, certificates, and medals awarded.
River tours by the Iowa State Historical Society return this summer with the Rob Roy III cruiser. Tours run daily July 4 to July 9 with routes between Dubuque Clinton McGregor and the Minnesota line. Only society members may join with one guest, limited to 100 passengers daily.
A South Branch Scooters 4-H club tour is set for Monday evening June 4. Members along with Mr and Mrs Leslie Larson will visit homes where each girl pursues sewing projects. Ray, a 4-H club leader, will accompany the group as seed cars serve as a demonstration.
Four Buffalo county cities will host chest X ray units as part of a Wisconsin Anti Tuberculosis Association mobile clinic the week of December 18 following a clinic in Ettrick June 13 and Blair June 14 Fountain City Cooperstown and Amery will operate to serve city and rural residents aged six and older from nine to five.
Four H club members plan a meeting at Pike School with guest speaker Goplin slated to discuss SEP Over t topics. The event aims to inform and engage students on 4 H programs and community activities.
Blair High School principal Arch ie A Buckmiller announced Blair’s second semester honor roll and B list. The honors include seniors Verdel Kolve Viola Otterson A Wayne Elland Lois Kolve Robert Sexe Bernice Luken and others.
Whitehall seniors received multiple awards across activities. Jimmy Garaghan all around medal went to a girl with several instructors naming top students in athletics music and forensics. Alfred Johnson and other students earned American Legion athletic and instrumental music certificates, with awards also given for home economics, voice, twirling, marching, and FFA projects.
Invasion Days celebration by the local Legionnaires returns in McGregor Ia for Saturday and Sunday June 9 10. The events include motor boat races on the Mississippi surfboard riding a greased pole contest river rides and carnival attractions. Sunday night fireworks will light a Mississippi island display.
Immaculate Conception high school held its junior senior banquet with mothers of the junior class serving. Catherine Revoir and Rita Weber presided. Mary Alice Weber gave the class prophecy and Ruth Ann Kelleher the class history. A boys quartet and parodies added entertainment.
Sixty-two Mauston high school seniors received diplomas at the commencement. Valedictorian honors went to Marie Diask with a 96 four year average, while over 92 averages were noted for Dariene Lees Nancy Crowley and others. Special recognition was given to Mr. and Mrs. Edmund Delore for supporting one or more high school students for 19 consecutive years.
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