Pohlman Named 58 Community Chest Leader in Houston County
Wilfred Pohlman is chairman of the 1958 Houston County Community Chest drive in Caledonia Minnesota with Harlan Tweeten as vice chairman and a slate of township and village directors named. Donors in 1957 gave to Red Cross March of Dimes Cancer Society Hemophilia Foundation Heart Association and Boy and Girl Scouts of La Crescent totaling $244.42. funds designated for Kenny Foundation United Service Organization Mental Health Society Minnesota Home Society Research Council CROP and Salvation Army.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caledonia
Minn
Wilfred Pohlman
Houston County
Harlan Tweeten
W. R. Anderson
Arnold Sanness
Clarence Jetson
Clarence Eikens
William C. Glasrud
Black Hammer
Bernard Corcoran
Brownsville
Marvin Wiegrefe
Michael Kelly
Houston
Arthur Pohlman
Jefferson
John Fokema
Leo Hafner
la Crescent
Art Johnson
Money Creek
Clifford Orr
Mound Prairie
Sammy Peterson
Sheldon
Spring Grove
Lloyd Conniff
Walter Klein Jr
Union
Wilmington
Erwin Deters
Winnebago
Maurice Knutson
Yucatan
Harry Beiners
Eitzen
al Fille
Hokah
Ralph Timm
Houston County Community Chest
Kenny Foundation
United Service Organization
Mental Health Society
Minnesota Home Society
Research Council
CROP
Salvation Army
Yyst
Red Cross
March of Dimes
Cancer Society
Hemophilia Foundation
Heart Assn
Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts of la Crescent
Auxiliary Elects Officers At Caledonia
The Amer ican Legion Auxiliary at Caledonia City Hall elected officers including Mrs. Robert Hefte as president and Mrs. Leo Miller as first vice president. Other officers are Mrs. Florence Fisch treasurer Mrs. Emma Burns sergeant at arms. Delegates chosen to attend the Auxiliary convention at Wabasha are Mrs. B. A. Qualy Mrs. Barbara Klug Mrs. Leo Miller and Mrs. Robert Hefte. The new officers will be installed September 3 at the city hall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caledonia, Minn
American Legion Auxiliary
Caledonia City Hall
Robert Hefte
Leo Miller
Florence Fisch
Carl Oseth
Emma Burns
Hefte
City Hall
Wabasha
B. A. Qualy
Barbara Klug
Ettrick Girls Choir Holds Cookout Then Theater Trip
Thirty three members of the Ettrick Lutheran girls choir held a cookout on the William Truax farm near Ettrick Wisconsin. They then attended a theater party in Galesville. Adults accompanying included Mines Arthur Runnestrand Ben Erickson Victor Volkedshl Wayne Truax and Miss Janet Daffinson. Mrs Runnestrand directs and plans a public concert on Sunday evening June 15 with participation by younger students and a boys octet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ettrick, Wis
Ettrick Lutheran Girls Choir
High Rocks
William Truax
Ettrick
Galesville
Mines
Arthur Runnestrand
Ben Erickson
Victor Volkedshl
Wayne Truax
Janet Daffinson
Dominick Blaha
Gordon Bahnub
Ettrick Cub Scouts Party Ends Three Months of Work
Ettrick Wisconsin Cub Scouts and parents held a party at Ettrick Lutheran Church marking the culmination of three months of den work. Den mothers Mrs Warren Peterson and Mrs Raymond Erickson supervised with new cubs Dennis Truax and Lonnie Truax. Incoming den mothers are Mrs Wayne Truax and Mrs Robert Truax for the next term.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ettrick, Wis
Ettrick
Ettrick Lutheran Church
Warren Peterson
Raymond Erickson
Dennis Truax
Lonnie Truax
Wayne Truax
Robert Truax
Auxiliary Poppy Sale Brings in $131.49
The Hixton Taylor American Legion Auxiliary raised 131.49 in a local poppy sale. Chairs were Mrs Sadie Jennings and Mrs Pauline Waller.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taylor, Wis
Hixton-Taylor American Legion Auxiliary
Sadie Jennings
Pauline Waller
Children Receive First Communion at St John the Baptist
In Wilton Wisconsin at 8 a m Mass on Sunday several children will receive their first communion at St John the Baptist Catholic Church. The list includes Michael Bartz Paul Ferries Charles Hodulik Bernard Mittelstaedt James McGarvey Timothy Steinhoff Billy Udulutch Michael Piekarz Patricia Schroeder Beatrice Schmitz Rosaline Wilde Karen Herricks Diane Schendel Ruth Goldbeck Rita Raha Jolene Hammis will be flower girl and Kenneth Von Ruden the flower boy. Sisters Vernona Mary Germaine and Mary Clement Ann from St Rose Convent La Crosse were the instructors for the past two weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilton
Wis
St. John the Baptist Catholic Church
Michael Bartz
Paul Ferries
Charles Hodulik
Bernard Mittelstaedt
James McGarvey
Timothy Steinhoff
Billy Udulutch
Michael Piekarz
Patricia Schroeder
Beatrice Schmitz
Rosalene Wilde
Karen Herricks
Diane Schendel
Ruth Goldbeck
Rita Raha
Jolene Ham
Pastors Harlem Feted In Blair Transition
The Rev and Mrs B J Harlem formerly of Taylor were honored by the La Crosse Circuit pastors and wives at Blair Riverside Park. Rev O G Birkeland of Whitehall presented a gift. Harlem will be replaced by Rev Vincent Aaker who begins duties July 13.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blair, Wis
B. J. Harlem
Taylor
la Crosse
Blair Riverside Park
O. G. Birkeland
Whitehall
Harlem
Taylor Lutheran Parish
Vincent Aaker
Army To Be 183 Years Old On June 14
CAMP MCCOY Wisconsin Special At 4 50 p m Saturday June 14 the United States Army on duty at Camp McCoy will mark its 183rd birthday with a retreat ceremony Col Willie N Thomas post commander will be reviewing officer Maj Henry Z Karpe post adjutant will read the Continental Congress resolution of June 14 1775 establishing the Army The ceremony features units at McCoy and a birthday cake for all personnel Public is invited to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Camp Mccoy
Wis
United States Army
Willie N. Thomas
McCoy
Henry Z. Karpe
Continental Congress
Daughter of Former Postmaster Visits Norwalk
Mr. and Mrs. Al Meeker of Wibaux Montana visit relatives in Norwalk Wisconsin. Mrs Meeker is the former Mildred Schell daughter of John Schell former postmaster of Norwalk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norwalk
Wis
al Meeker
Wibaux
Mont
Arcadia Plant Lands Two Large Orders From GE and Waters Conley
Arcadia Industries Inc Milwaukee office confirms two of the largest orders for the Arcadia factory. Phonograph cases for General Electric and Waters Conley will raise output gradually to peak employment of 150 by mid July with full capacity through November. A partial second shift and new equipment are planned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arcadia
Wis
Milwaukee
Arcadia Industries, Inc
General Electric
Waters-Conley
La Crescent Man Elected Commander of County Legion
Legionnaire Ray Reisdorf of La Crescent was elected commander of the Houston County Council American Legion at a Spring Grove meeting. Cmdr elect Timn announced Dave Benfarado as adjutant and John Hoffmann as Americanism chairman. A committee led by Jim Griffin was formed to study improving Legion grounds. next meeting with officer installation set for July.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
LA Crescent
Minn
Ray Reisdorf
Houston County
Jim Griffin
American Legion
Bob Boehm
Art Jansen
Rudy Newhouse
John Hoffman
BRF Chamber Secures 9 30 P M Mailing Deadline Reapproval
Black River Falls Wisconsin residents learn the 9 30 p m mailing deadline remains authorized after a regional post office decision. A future survey may assess ongoing need, and residents are advised to track all evening mailings to support the case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Black River Falls
Wis
Arcadia High Student Wins State Essay Certificate
Josephine Skroch, daughter of Dr and Mrs Joseph Kroch, received a certificate at Arcadia High School class day for placing third in the state essay contest Youth Protects Our American Heritage conducted by the American Legion Auxiliary. Presenting the certificate was Mrs Clifford Threodson, past president of the local auxiliary. Mrs Darrell Schultz chaired the local contest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arcadia, Wis
Josephine Skroch
Joseph Kroch
Arcadia High School
Brownie Scouts Stage 5-Day Day Camp at Girl Scout Cabin
Brownie Scout day camp runs Monday to Friday June 16 to 20 at the Girl Scout cabin grounds with about 80 registered scouts. Staff includes Mmes Hugh Trask Larkin Homstad Norman Ray Joe Spaulding Donald Hall Clement Fontaine William Wilcox William Rollman Oswald Johnson and Mrs Raymond Woestman with day camp directors Sigford Peterson and Stanley De Boer. Activities cover singing hiking nature crafts and outdoor cooking with eighth grade troop girls assisting. Mrs Whiterabbit and her troop visit Thursday to share Indian dances and folklore. new cabin permits rain or shine camp. visitors welcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Black River Falls
Wis
Hugh Trask
Larkin Homstad
Norman Raynum
Joe Spaulding
Donald Hall
Clement Fontaine
William Wilcox
William Rollman
Oswald Johnson
Raymond Woestman
Sigford Peterson
Stanley de Boer
Whitehall Legion Auxiliary Installs Officers
Mrs. Sam Galstad reported $258 receipts from the Poppy sale at the auxiliary meeting. Miss Helen Field installed officers for the year including Mrs. J. V. Maldonado as president and Miss Helen Field as treasurer, with Mrs. Nels Hegge, Mrs. Ray Shanklin, Miss Stella Windjue, Mrs. Jens Klavestad, and Miss Mayme Hallingstad named to posts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Whitehall
Wis
Sam Galstad
American Legion Auxiliary
Helen Field
J. V. Maldonado
Nels Hegge
Ray Shanklin
Stella Windjue
Jens Klavestad
Mayme Hallingstad
Stoddard Commercial Club Elects Officers
Stoddard Wisconsin the Stoddard Commercial Club elected new officers at a recent meeting Ross Tate was named president Fred Schoonover became vice president James Wall is treasurer and Dwight Horton secretary A potluck supper is planned for the next monthly meeting on July 7 inviting families.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stoddard
Wis
Stoddard Commercial Club
Ross Tate
Fred Schoonover
James Wall
Dwight Horton
Area Luther League Elects New Officers
Blair Wisconsin special report lists new officers for the Luther League of the Fagernes Lutheran Church with Elsie Husmoen as president and Larry Gilbertson as vice president. Thomas Twesme is secretary and Julian Husmoen treasurer. program committee includes Gail Stenberg Joan Nelson Margaret Berg and Alfred Hanson Jr.
Viroqua Council Estimates Well Cost and Pool Rates
The Viroqua council heard that a new city well could cost 22 000 to 35 000 dollars for a 530 foot bore. A state consultant urged locating the well at least 1 000 feet from existing wells. The pool rates were set at 15 cents for children and 35 cents for adults, with season tickets 4 50 for children and 8 50 for families. The pool opens Monday and a new police squad car was purchased from Viroqua Ford Co. Other topics included extending water mains on Rusk and Washington avenues, drainage improvements on Gillette Parkinson and Rusk, flood overflow curb efforts, and a July 4 fireworks display at the Recreational Bowl funded by the council.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Viroqua, Wis
Viroqua Council
R. A. Power
Viroqua
Red Cross
Viroqua Ford Co. x
Rusk
Washington Avenues
Washington and Rusk
Gillette, Parkinson and
Rusk Avenue
Garin
Elroy Dentist Accepts USAF Captain Post
Dr. Max Hayden, who took over his late father’s practice in Elroy five years ago, leaves Elroy for South Carolina to assume a captain’s role in the USAF after six years in the dental corps.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elroy
Wis
Max Hayden
South Carolina
Hayden
USAF
Dental Corps
William Hayden
Kitchen Plans For VA Hospital Displayed
Tomah Wisconsin special report notes Tomah City Hall displays plans and specifications for a new kitchen at the Tomah VA Hospital. Building work slated to begin this year with the display intended for sub contractors to view.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tomah, Wis
Tomah City Hall
Tomah VA Hospital
Vernon County Board approves equipment funding for retarded school
Vernon County voters unanimously backed establishing school units for mentally retarded children and approved 2500 for initial equipment. Four districts show interest but space limits exist. State funds most instructional and transport costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Viaoqua
Wis
Vernon County
Poppy Day Sales Realize $96 in Ettrick Wisconsin
The Poppy Day sales in Ettrick raised 96.38 dollars announced by Mrs. Alfred Halver son, president of the American Legion Auxiliary. Of the funds, fifty dollars was given to a local veteran’s family for rehabilitation. The Auxiliary will meet Monday June 16 at 8 p.m. in the Community Hall with hostesses Mrs. Harold Pederson and Mrs. Halver son.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ettrick
Wis
American Legion Auxiliary
Alfred Halverson
Harold Pederson
South Beaver Creek
Halverson
Women Foresters To Meet In New Albin Iowa
St. Joseph’s Court of Women Foresters will meet Thursday evening at New Albin Iowa with hostesses Mrs Elton Darling and Mrs Mary Thomson. A social hour will follow the business session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Albin
Iowa
St. Joseph’s Court of Women Foresters
Elton Darling
Mary Thomson
Area Holsteins Listed In HFA Production
Three area registered Holsteins appear in recent Holstein-Friesian Association of America production records. Maple Crest produced 17 624 pounds of milk and 657 pounds of fat in 328 days as a six year old. Ruby Acres Sir Regal Vernon yielded 13 380 pounds of milk and 517 pounds of fat in 337 days as a six year old. Jones Ideal Ellen produced 17 395 pounds of milk and 641 pounds of fat in 365 days as a three year old.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brattleboro
Holstein-Friesian Assn. of America
Maplene Burke
Maple Crest
Sigurd B. Gundersen
West Salem
Ruby Acres
Sir Regal Vernon
Wayne J
Helen T. Hood
la Crosse
Jones Ideal Ellen
Floyd Jones
Bangor
Also Mentioned on This Page
Gordon Lord
McGregor, Towa
Mar-Mac
Roy Thomas
Sun McGill
Lord
Steven Lange
Tommy Franz
Leon Hofer
Pohlman
Delbert Voight
Harriet Wuennecka
Crooked Creek
Joseph Lorenz
Richard Albrecht
AL Auxiliary
Ettrick Cub Scouts
Blair
Arcadia Plant
BRF
Ervin Weller
McGregor
U.S. Army Signal Corps
George Vogel
Iowa Highway Patrol
Robin Red Breast
Whitehall Legion Auxiliary
Area Luther League
Dr. Scholl
VA Hospital
Ted Benzler
Sparta
Hillsboro
General Welfare Committee
Boun
Wildcat Mountain State Park
Ford Drug Store
Chesterfiia
Crillmaster
Ipret Teen
Ipicnic
Handyx
Ayds
Texon Club
General Electric Utility
Magna Lite
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!