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Opinion reflects on public support for peace but warns that harmony is endangered if nations chase more than their share. The piece critiques current appetites and calls for restraint to avoid upheaval.
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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jun 04, 1950
Page
17
Time For Walk In The Pleasant Spring Fresh Air
The piece extols walking in early Summer days as a fortunate man enjoys a world reborn with color sound wind sun and delicate scents. It celebrates nature’s beauty and the restorative pleasure of a quiet stroll.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waukon Republican- Standard
Weekends Bring Short Clarity to Spartan Headlines
A witty line from the Sparta Herald notes long weekends stretch time yet shorten the working week for locals. The quip playfully addresses how extra days off affect pace and productivity in town life.
Difference in Expectations for Men and Women
A regional short remark from La Farge Enterprise notes the gap between the idealized girls men dream about and those they might pursue in real life. The quote reflects social attitudes of dating and gender norms.
Viola News Opinion Encourages Strong Debate
In a provocative stance the piece asserts that those in the right should argue like a man and those in the wrong like a woman, reflecting gendered tone in a local column. The message uses sharp contrasts to challenge readers on debate style and credibility.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Viola
Dignity of Court Derailed by Jury Foreman’s Pipe
A Caledonia Journal item recalls Charley Heintz a petit jury member theatrically rapping his briar against a metal cuspidor during a court recess. The sound drew court attendants attorneys witnesses and spectators to their feet prompting Judge Gates to briefly shorten the recess.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charley Heintz
Petit Jury
Charley
Gates
Caledonia Journal
Fresh Earth After Recent Rains Inspires Civic Renewal
A Decorah Public Opinion note imagines a refreshed world after rainfall and calls for periodic improvements in human civilization. The column links cleaner landscapes to ongoing community renewal and asks readers to consider action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Decorah
Vacation time urged for rest not travel burden
Whitehall Time encourages readers to make vacations about rest and relaxation rather than counting miles and hours, urging a soothing approach to time off.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Whitehall
Quote on national effort and leadership
A reflective remark by Don Radde on civic work. The speaker notes many willing to work while others let them take the load, praising collective effort and initiative in a unified nation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ours
Blood transfusion tale from Monroe County
An Irishman from Tomah needed blood and three donors offered. A Scotch man with the right blood type donated three pints across three transfusions, receiving payments of fifty and twenty five dollars before finally saying thanks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tomah
Monroe County
Sad Vocal Moments Echo in Crawford County
Readers of the Crawford County Independent in Gays Mills reflect on the melancholy of singing and listening, noting that most people feel sadness as songs unfold. The piece contemplates shared emotion in a quiet community moment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crawford County
Independent
Gays Mills
No Worries About Future Political Office Promise
The passage argues that those who file for high office do so to safeguard the common man's interests and well being, suggesting little reason for public worry about the future. It emphasizes positive motives among candidates and broad public reassurance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caledonia Journal
Unheeded Advice to Graduates Cited in Waukon Democrat
A short opinion note from the Waukon Democrat suggests that unsolicited guidance to graduates often goes unheeded. It argues youth tends to overlook counsel, while older readers may relate to the message about wisdom and experience.
Homemakers Set Session for Trempealeau County
Ettrick Wisconsin hosts Trempealeau county homemakers achievement day with nearly 300 members from Blair Whitehall Osseo Centerville Arcadia Strum and Ettrick. The event marks the county clubs silver anniversary since 1925 with a full program of talks music and demonstrations at Ettrick Community Hall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ettrick
Wis
Ettrick Center
Blair
Whitehall
Osseo
Centerville
Arcadia
Strum
Trempealeau County
LaVern Knutson
Beach
Alva Johnson
Margaret Suttie
Glasgow-Hardies Creek
Mmes Norval Anderson
Joseph Rindahl
Peter Anderdal
Doris Tranberg
Jacqueline Olsen
Blair Live Wires
Gladys Melodie
University of Wisconsin
David Simpson
Tremoraleau County
Smith Valley
Ettrick Lutheran Ladies Aid Society
Presbyterian Ladies Aid
Ettrick Girl Scout
Nelsons Visit De Soto Families in Wisconsin
Mr and Mrs Millard Nelson and three children from Postville Iowa stayed with the Millard Seymour and Herbert Hansen families in De Soto Wisconsin during a recent visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
DE Soto, Wis
Millard Nelson
Postville, Ia
Millard Seymour
Herbert Hansen
de Soto
Authors Visit Iowa Towns McGregor Duncans Explore Plots
Thomas W. Duncan author of Gus the Great and Mrs. Duncan tour McGregor Iowa for ten days after winter in Apple Valley California. They will move to northern Wisconsin for rafting days research and plan to return in late summer. James Hall co author Mutiny on the Bounty also visited McGregor and plans a local novel after returning from Tahiti.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mcgregor, Ia
Thomas W. Duncan
Gus the Great
Mrs. Duncan
McGregor
Apple Valley
Calif
Wisconsin
Duncan
James Hall
Tahiti
Colfax
Prairie Du Chien Discusses Toll Cut Plan
Prairie Du Chien officials may approve a highway commission proposal to give the city part of the Mississippi river bridge tolls if immediate repairs are funded. The bridge needs railing a steel grid floor worn part replacements and cable adjustments. A revenue study and bond funds will guide final action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prairie DU Chien
Wis
State Highway Commission
Mississippi River
William Ward
Highway Commission
Ward
Juneau Homemakers Hold County Achievement Day
Elroy Wisconsin hosts Juneau county homemakers for an achievement day program beginning at 10 30 a m at the high school gym with registration and movies followed by lunch at the Masonic temple served by Methodist women then a 110 p m program at the school featuring a homemakers chorus club skits and community singing including a florist demonstration and a talk by Mrs Eugene Dietz president of the state home demonstration council.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elroy
Wis
Juneau County
Eugene Dietz
State Home Demonstration Council
Masonic Temple
Methodist Church
Annual BRF School Opens
Black River Falls Wisconsin Rev Raymond Huss of Black River Falls Evangelical Lutheran church announces the annual vacation Bible school starts Monday June 5 and runs weekdays 9 am to 12 noon for two weeks. Public school kindergarteners meet with Mrs Edger Olson in the kindergarten rooms. Grades one and two meet with Mrs Ernest Schunke in the grade school. Grades three and four with Mrs Charles Kramerbauer in the grade school. Grades five and six junior high with Mrs Martin Field and Mrs Agnes Rustad.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Black River Falls
Wis
Raymond Huss
Charles Kramerbauer
Martin Field
Agnes Rustad
Legion Auxiliary Sets Meeting At Stoddard
The Stoddard American Legion auxiliary will meet in the Legion hall on Wednesday June 7 at 2 p m for its June gathering. Hostesses are Mrs Gertrude Wrobel and Mrs Mildred Wail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stoddard
Wis
American Legion Auxiliary
Legion Hall
Gertrude Wrobel
Mildred Wail
Regional Calendar Highlights Local Activities June 4 5 6
Calendar rundown lists Galesville hot rod races Loretto high school graduation Holmen coffee social Whitehall outdoor Luther league meeting and Founders Day in Galesville Prairie du Chien soapbox derby Wilton church dedications plus meetings in Cataract Mt. Pisgah and Whitehall American Legion auxiliary Crew. Victory birthday for Mary Jane Taylor Girl Scout play day Cashton regional session Sparta WSCS Martha circles Elroy home meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Galesville
Caledonia
Minn
Loretto High School
Whitehall
Luther Leagues of Our Savior’s Lutheran Church
Odell Schansberg
Prairie du Chien
Fort Crawford Hill
Wilton
Our Savior’s Lutheran Church
Monroe County
Yeske
West Prairie
Daneville
Printz Creek
Stark Valley
Edenvale
Hill Settlement
Cataract
Brackett
Jenkins Valley
Mt. Pisgah
Kickapoo Valley Ministerial Association
American Legion Auxiliary
Victory
Mary Jane Taylor
Perrot Park
Girl Scouts of
Ettrick
Trempealeau
Cashton
Woodard
St. Mary’s Portland
West Portland
Cannon Valley
Clement
Grand View
Melvina
Elm View
la Crosse
Juneau
Sparta
Martha
WSCS
Clayton Hutson
M. Elroy
Gebhardts Pioneered Private Reforestation In Jackson County
In Millston Wisconsin George and Herman Gebhardt planted the first sizable pine trees for private reforestation in 1904. They expanded plantings to more than 38 000 trees on an 80 acre tract, funded mostly by state nurseries. The forest drive along the Cranberry marsh near Black River Falls draws visitors, and the brothers view tree planting as both beauty and a financial investment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Millston
Wis
Black River
Wisconsin
George
Herman Gebhardt
Black River Falls
Gebhardt
Gebhardts
la Crosse Mills
Jackson County
George Gebhardt
George and
Millston Marsh
Clark R. Treat
William J. Harkner
Cranberry Marsh
West Point Cadet Sidney Steele Among 671 Graduates
Sidney R. Steele of Sparta Wisconsin is among 671 cadets to graduate from the United States Military Academy at West Point on June 6. He will receive a second lieutenant commission and join the airborne infantry, after serving as a cadet sergeant and section editor of the Howitzer yearbook.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Point
N. Y
Sidney R. Steele
United States Military Academy
Steele
Sidney Steele
Sparta
Wis
Airborne Infantry
William Stevenson
Sparta High School
Howitzer
Wisconsin
Frank Pace, Jr
Army
Local Farmer Sells Farm to Buy Stoddard Tavern
Earl Pennel of De Soto sells his north De Soto farm to purchase a tavern in Stoddard. The notice notes a quick sale and a new business purchase, reflecting a change of ownership and location for Pennel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
DE Soto, Wis
Earl Pennel
de Soto
Stoddard
Honor GAR Vets In North Bend Rites
Fourteen Grand Army of the Republic veterans honored at Memorial Day services in Evergreen Cemetery North Bend. Honorees include Mark Hubbard Henry M Hilton Squire Heineck John Emerson Mathew Pynn Sydney Davis Myron Bullock W H Chamberlain Jon Brinker George Smith William Langston Chester Andrews James Sykes and Lucas Young. A flutophone duet was performed by Carol Willgrubs and Charles Lisota.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Bend
Wis
Grand Army of the Republic
Evergreen Cemetery
Mark Hubbard
Henry M. Hilton
Squire Heineck
John Emerson
Mathew Pynn
Sydney Davis
Myron Bullock
W. H. Chamberlain
Jon Brinker
George Smith
William Langston
Chester Andrews
James Sykes
Lucas Young
Carol Willgrubs
Charles Lisota
Taylor Lutheran Sunday School Ends with Picnic
Taylor Wis special report states the Taylor Lutheran Sunday school will close with a picnic in Blair park on Sunday June 4. Superintendent Mrs B J Harlem says 112 pupils will attend with families bringing sandwiches and covered dishes. coffee and ice cream will be served on the grounds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taylor
Wis
Taylor Lutheran Sunday School
Blair Park
B. J. Harlem
Wheelock Declares Run for Vernon County Assembly Seat
J. H. Wheelock of Viroqua announces candidacy for Vernon county assemblyman on the Republican ticket. He has served two prior terms and opposes incumbent Arthur Mokrud of Westby.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Viroqua
Wis
J. H. Wheelock
Vernon County
Wheelock
Arthur Mockrud
Westby
Prairie Speed Classic Ready in Prairie du Chien
Prairie du Chien prepares for a soap box derby on Fort Crawford hill Sunday June 4 at 2 p m. Eight youth drivers compete in four heats to select finalists with two semifinal races and a final heat for the speed king crown. Prizes total 22.50 plus medals. winners advance to Madison state races.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prairie DU Chien
Wis
Fort Crawford Hill
Kiwanis Club
Blair Dillman
E. M. Desselach
Robert Tyler
Ford Garage
Ronnie Radloff
Instate Power Co
Allan Kreig
Crawford County Press
John Schreiner
Weighner’s Garage
Gerald Burr
Courier
Jerry Frydenlund
Woodwards
Charles du Charme
Prairie City Bank
Paul Wolske
Fred Daft
Frank Antoine
Peoples State Bank
Riverside Repair Shop
Madison
Hire Teacher At Onalaska High School
Ronald K. Wells, Beloit College 1950 graduate and Marion resident, has signed to teach science, math and English at Onalaska High School starting next September. He was active in Beloit class activities, excelled in oratory and science club work, and will assist with the forensic department. Removed from ice, lettuce loses 22 percent of its vitamin content in eight hours.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Onalaska
Wis
Ronald K. Wells
Beloit College
Marion
Onalaska High School
Wells
Beloit
Also Mentioned on This Page
Sparta Herald
Mey
la Farge Enterprise
Don Radde
James
Waukon Democrat
Luther College
Eric Egge
V. K. Koren
Tribune
Iowa
Prairie du Chien High School
Janet McCloskey
Donna Betz
Lorraine Olston
Court of Honor
BRF
Legion Auxiliary
Forest Drive
George Gebhardt Marsh
Spartan
West Point Military Academy
Grad
Cadet Steele
Stoddard Tavern
Taylor Lutheran Sunday
Prairie Speed Classic
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