Indian News at Wyeville and Local Sports Report
A Sunday morning crash near Wyeville Wisconsin injured no one when George Johnson Edwin Lew Moses Payer and Joe Payer ran over with a train to the car. Indian dances at Wyeville Sunday night drew a good crowd. Wisconsin Winnebago ball team beat Leona 9 to 7 while Bangor defeated the Indians 3 to 2 last Sunday afternoon.
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George Johnson
Edwin Lewis
Moses Payer
Joe Payer
Wyeville
Wisconsin
John Brennam
Indian Mission
No Rush State of Mind Warns from Waukon
The Waukon Republican Standard remarks on habits of drivers who react slowly in danger and decide to delay action as life passes. The piece questions why sane citizens let fear and delay lead to fatal results on the road.
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Waukon Republican-Standard
Bachelor Seeks Yearly Untouched Room For Twenty Years
A man in Monroe County asks for a permanent living arrangement where a room and furniture stay in place for years. He notes support from his landlady who offers the chance, though others may not accept his presence.
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Monroe County
Elated man completes naturalization amid health news
The Sparta Herald notes a man achieving full American citizenship while his doctor warns of high blood pressure and a stomach ulcer.
Oddity to end all oddities at Black River
Fred Lange reports an unusual event on Black River where a water snake captured a mid air trout but was removed ashore by the angler who saved the fish. Nearby a gull intercepted a mid air minnow during an upwind cast and plucked the fish free.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Lange
Black River
Fred
Minnesota
Black River Falls
Mindful ways to make friends by Perk W. Steffen
A Caledonia Journal item credits Perk W. Steffen with advice on forming friendships. The short note emphasizes steady mental approach, intention, and personal presentation as reliable methods to attract and keep friends. It reflects early 20th century social guidance.
Fishermen postures noted by Rev Joe Morgan in Africa
Rev. Joe Morgan cites observed fishing stances in Africa where natives fish lying down while American fishermen stand with arms outstretched. The Sparta Herald reports the remark as a cultural comparison.
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Joe Morgan
Africa
Fishing with flies inspires trips and camp life
Experts fish with flies on their trips and beginners join to fish at camp, eat and sleep with the blamed things as part of the experience.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arcadia News
Two Essentials for Every Family Declared by Arcadia News Leader
The Arcadia News Leader notes two key needs for every family a home and a car to escape the routine of daily life. The phrase highlights domestic stability and mobility as central to family life.
Night clubs retain flair in Vernon County opinion
A Vernon County Censor column argues that most night clubs still have what it takes to attract crowds, asserting continued appeal despite changes in venue culture. The piece reflects local attitudes toward nightlife and entertainment.
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Vernon County
Golf season opens as boys join girls in roundabout fun
The season begins with a lighthearted note as the boys and girls alike participate in a roundabout activity. Vicla News remarks on the return of the traditional, playful gathering signaling the new sports period.
West Wisconsin Methodist Session Opens in Sparta
The 95th annual West Wisconsin conference of the Methodist church meets in Sparta June 8 to 12 with Bishop H Clifford Northcott presiding. National speakers include Rev Cecil Northcott Roy L Smith and Dr Ernest Tittle. Program runs daily from Wednesday afternoon through Friday with baptisms, banquets, memorial services and lectures across multiple venues in the Sparta area.
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Sparta
Wis
West Wisconsin
The
Methodist Church
H. Clifford Northcott
Northcott
Madison
Wisconsin
Cecil Northcott
London
England
Bishop Northcott
Board of Education
Cambridge
League of Nations
Christian Century
Dr. Smith
Roy L. Smith
America
Christian Advocate
Methodist Publishing House
Chicago
Ernest F. Tittle
Evanston
Ray Nichol
Nashville
Tenn
Paul B. White
la Crosse
Fred J. Jordan
Eau Claire
W. Ross Connor
E. E. Clarke
A. E. Frederick
A. R. Klein
Don J. Klingensmith
Ralph Kofoed
Rev. White
W. J. James
Coloma
A. D. Willett
Winslow Wilson
Francis Kearns
Wauwatosa
the . Fleming
New Officers Elected By Alma Legion Post
Alma Wis Special the Alma Nelson American Legion post elected officers Charles J Zepp commander Roy C Irmscher and Orville T Mikelson vice commanders Robert C Phillips adjutant Dr Franklin Messinger chaplin Michael I Veranick and Pal mer Peterson sergeants at arms James J Gleeson Jeffey Nelson Cyril Reidt and R C Smith executive committee
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alma
Wis
Alma - Nelson American Legion
Charles J. Zepp
Roy C. Irmscher
Orville T. Mikelson
Robert C. Phillips
Franklin Messinger
Chaplin
Michael I. Veranick
Palmer Peterson
James J. Gleeson
Jeffey Nelson
Cyril Reidt
R. C. Smith
Arrival Of More Troops At Camp McCoy
Camp McCoy Wisconsin readies for the summer training as 1000 officers and men of the 14th regiment combat team arrive by motor convoy and rail on Sunday June 5. Police traffic patrols are set for the city transit and units from Fort Riley Kansas supply transport and MPs to secure areas away from the post. Brig Gen Charles S Ferrin coordinates training and open guest house and service clubs for the newcomers.
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Camp Mccoy
Wis
14Th Regiment
Sparta
669Th Transport Truck Company
Fort Riley
Fans
Camp Carson
Military Police
Mps
Charles S. Ferrin
James Doyle Pontooner Remembers a River's Rail Bridge
James Doyle, a Marquette Iowa resident, recalls a 60 year career tending a floating railroad on the Mississippi between Marquette and Prairie du Chien. He notes how the pontoon bridge rose and fell with the river to keep trains crossing, and that he never missed a payday.
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Marquette, Iowa
Mississippi River
James Doyle
Marquette, In
Mississippi
Marquette
Prairie du Chien
Doyle
Ol’ Man
Zion's Evangelical Reformed Church Rededication
Brownsville Wisconsin prepares for a June 12 rededication of Zion's Evangelical and Reformed Church marking completion of interior renovations. Rev Ralph Kuether and Rev Martin Albrecht will lead a 2 30 p m program with special music and a noon dinner.
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Brownsville
Wis
Zion’s Evangelical and Reformed Church of
House of God
Ralph Kuether
St. John’s Evangelical and Reformed Church
la Crosse
First motor licenses in Minnesota era reveal early rules
Minnesota marks territorial centennial as it recalls early licenses issued for autos starting in 1910. A Winona license and a 1908 Burnell Onsgard certificate show the era’s vehicle rules. The document, issued to Bernt L. Onsgard, carried a No. 5 stamp and a two way instruction about stopping for horse drawn traffic, with speed limits eight miles in villages and twenty five on country roads.
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Minnesota
Winona
Spring Grove
Minn
Burnell Onsgard
A. L. Clausen
Milwaukee
Bernt L. Onsgard
Burnell
Victor
Tomah High School Honors 135 Graduates at Friday Ceremony
In Tomah Wisconsin 135 seniors received diplomas Friday night. Virginia Nye Bernadine Vincent Rowan Gerald Clay Janet Chapman Barbara Heyer Peter Ninneman and Doris Grumann were cited for various academic athletic music citizenship and activity awards.
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Tomah
Wis
Virginia Nye
Bernadine
Vincent Rowan
Gerald Clay
Janet Chapman
Barbara Heyer
Peter Ninneman
Doris Grumann
Ettrick area collects $90 at poppy day sales
Poppy day sales in Ettrick totaled $90, reported by Erna Olsen president of the American Legion auxiliary which organized the drive in the village.
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Ettrick
Wis
Erna Olsen
American Legion Auxiliary
Stoddard Visitors Spend Memorial Weekend in Savanna
Mrs. James Wall and her sister Mrs. G W Wolf visited Savanna Illinois over Memorial Weekend. They were joined by Mrs. Wall’s niece and her husband Mr and Mrs W F Patterson of Chicago, who stayed at the Wolf home.
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Stoddard, Wis
James Wall
Savanna, Il
G. W. Wolf
W. F. Patterson
Chicago
Wolf
Trussoni Sisters’ Ancestral Home Misstated
A La Crosse Tribune correction clarifies that the Trussoni sisters from near Genoa are descended from northern Italy, about 25 miles north of Lake Como, not from southern Italy.
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la Crosse Tribune
Trussoni
Genoa
Italy
Trussonis
Lake Como
Naming La Crescent: 1856 Village Founders Choose La Crescent
A Sunday pageant in La Crescent recounts how five Kentucky founders met in 1856 to name the village La Crescent after Cameron’s and Manton had preceded it. The Commercial Club sponsors the event featuring townspeople in ten sagas of early life, religion, pioneer women, and the railroad arrival.
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Cameron’s
Peter Cameron
Manton
Kentucky
Mississippi River
la Crescent
Commercial Club
Descendants Take Part in Winnebago Pageant Today
A pageant Sunday features Winnebago Indians from Houston County natives, with an authentic wigwam on stage. Antiques display at village hall all day, guest book hosted by Mrs. Henrietta Vollenwider, traffic officers from Gopher Sportsman club, and a dust trail leads to the amphitheater. General chairwoman is Mrs. Georgia D. Fay.
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Houston County
Henrietta Vollenwider
Trafic
Gopher Sportsman Club
Georgia D. Fay
Calendar of events for several towns in the region
The Coulee Region Calendar lists community activities across La Crescent Whitehall Sparta McGregor Postville and surrounding areas. Highlights include centennial celebrations joint Luther league events Bible schools picnics and meetings of churches hospitals and service groups through Monday June 6 to Wednesday June 1.
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Sparta
St. John’s Episcopal Guild
Jacob J. Gerhardt
Camp McCoy
Carpenter School
McGregor
Postville
Eitzen to Celebrate Territorial Centennial Pageant
Eitzen Minnesota will observe Minnesota territorial centennial with an 8 30 p m pageant on the school grounds. The Community club sponsors a historical display in the school basement and visitors may view local antiques. About 65 actors in 10 episodes participate as civic groups cooperate to stage the event.
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Eitzen
Minn
Brownsville Holds Memorial Day Rites
Brownsville veterans from LeRoy D. Holzworth post 6801 the auxiliary and local students led a Memorial Day parade from the post office to St Patrick Church. Rev. William Rush delivered the Memorial address. Flags were placed on graves after a firing squad salute.
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Brownsville
Minn
LeRoy D. Holzworth
St. Patrick’s Catholic Church
America
William Rush
le Roy D. Holzworth
Joseph J. Serres
Alma Brown
Flag Day observance to be led by VFW official in Decorah
Charles C. Ralls, junior vice commander of the Veterans of Foreign Wars, will fly to northeast Iowa to deliver the flag day address at Decorah lodge No. 443 BPOE annual observance. Lodge members will form a procession to the courthouse square, escorted by the junior drum and bugle corps, with exercises set for 7 p.m. on Tuesday, June 14.
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Decorah
Charles C. Ralls
Veterans of Foreign Wars
Iowa
Decorah Lodge
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Don P. Radde
Sparta Herald
Perk W. Steffen Caledonia Journal
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Methodist
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C. A. Brye
the Tribune
Pretty Boye
Alma Legion
Brownsville Church
Julius Manke
Fachtman
John Bader
George Keller
Julius Hawke
Ludvil Ebert
Evangelical Synod of North America
Louis Brenner
George Gerwitz
John Wiedmann
Peter Fitschen
Clerk’s Office
Automobile Ligense
Innesota
Gores J
Latv
State of Minnesota
Ettrick Area
Stoddard Visitors
LA Crescent, Minn
U. S. Highway 16
Kentucky Company
Tremont House
Cameron
American Legionnaires
Whitehall
Our Savior’s Church
Irvin Coulee
Fly Creek
Fuller Coulee
Pigeon Falls
Community Hospital Board
Galesville
G. M. Wiley
Legion
Lansing
Order of Eastern Star
Dorcas Society
Marinuka
John Cram
Townsend Club
Andrew Michalson
Earl Garrett
Stoddard Wscs
Eitzen Marks
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