Oakdale elects new director at annual REA meeting
Oakdale Cooperative Electrical Assn. board members were elected with Rudy Wagner defeating Frank Haberman for the single open seat. W. E. Rabe and H. J. Klipstein were re elected. The board named Rabe president Klipstein vice president and Eber Lamb secretary treasurer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oakdale
Wis
Oakdale Cooperative Electrical Assn
Rudy Wagner
Tomah
Frank W. Haberman
Camp Douglas
W. E. Rabe
H. J. Klipstein
Elroy
Rabe
Klipstein
Eber Lamb
I. A. Frohmacher
Art Robinson
Robert Hofer
Babcock
Dairyland Power
Wisconsin Electric Cooperatives
Walter Kreeger
Necedah
William Schyvinck
Reedsburg
Ernest Timm Jr
Wisconsin Dells
Crawford 4-H'ers Head To Club Week In Madison
Eleven Crawford County 4 H members plus adult delegate Mrs Hayman Mindham leave Prairie du Chien for a four day 4 H Club Week at the University of Wisconsin Madison. Scholarships of 12 dollars are provided by local businessmen to each delegate with contributions from Roy George Rolland Little Herm Wolfgram Cliff Hoover son Clarence Anderson Robert Peterson Harry Wiley Leonard Thompson Owen Roach Mrs Dan Martin Robert Johnson Hank Christianson and Wilbur Stuckey.
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Prairie DU Chien
Wis
Madison
Crawford County
Hayman Mindham
Leo J. Martin
Lowell Ahrens
Patsy Toberman
Harold Check
Paul Sprosty
Delores Wall
Marlene Grossell
Eastman
Mary Doll
Waureka
David
Charles McKittrick
Readstown
Gary Heried
Soldiers Grove
Roger Churness
Ferryville
Boscobel
Roy George
Rolland Little
Herm Wolfgram
Cliff Hooverson
Gays Mills
Clarence Anderson
Robert Peterson
Harry Wiley
Leonard Thompson
Owen Roach
Dan Martin
Robert Johnson
Seneca
Hank Christianson
Wilbur Stuckey
Wauzeka
Only One Post Remains Vacant On Onalaska Staff
Onalaska Wisconsin special report states all faculty positions in the Onalaska public schools are filled except vocal music instructor. Supt. R G Petersen notes resignations by William Frisch Mildred Netwal Mildred Pooler and Elizabeth Taylor at term end. Retired teacher Miss Katie Morgadant adds to staff changes. New hires include Katherine Aspenson Hazel Kolcinski Jane Olson and Carol Becker.
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Onalaska
Wis
Onalaska Public Schools
R. G. Petersen
William Frisch
Mildred Netwal
Marie Pooler
Elizabeth Taylor
Katie Morgadant
Katherine Aspenson
Hazel Kolcinski
Jane Olson
Carol Becker
Trempealeau Centennial Fair premium list issued
The premium list for the Trempealeau County Centennial Fair to be held in Galesville July 24 27 has been issued. Officers are Clarence Brown president Henry Paulson vice president Frank M. Smith secretary and Lee Sacia treasurer. Executive committee members include John Spittler J O Beadle Maurice Casey and Art Schultz.
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Galesville
Wis
Trempealeau County
Clarence Brown
Henry Paulson
Pigeon Falls
Frank M. Smith
Lee Sacia
Gale
John Spittler
J. O. Beadle
Maurice Casey
Ettrick
Art Schultz
Arcadia
Caledonia Knights Elect Hilary Allen Grand Knight
Hilary Allen was elected grand knight of the Caledonia Knights of Columbus to succeed Erwin Deters at the recent annual meeting. Officers from the nominating committee slate include Michael Wagner John Schiltz Jr Ben Boerkohl with LaVern Gittens Leo Miller Edward Crotty William Murphy Frank Kundt Martin Feldmeier John Scanlan Erwin Deters Joe McCarthy Leo Gengler and Lawrence Janikowski as trustees and financial secretary.
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Caledonia
Minn
Hilary Allen
The
Knights of Columbus
Erwin Deters
Michael Wagner
John Schiltz Jr
Ben Boerkohl
LaVern Gittens
Leo Miller
Edward Crotty
William L. Murphy
Frank Kundt
Martin Feldmeier
John Scanlan
Joe McCarthy
Leo Gengler
Lawrence Janikowski
Caledonia Poppy Poster Winners Revealed
At the American Legion Auxiliary meeting Caledonia announces poster contest winners Division 1 Allen Meiners first Division 3 Alice Ernster first Donna Nims and Wayne Bunge tied for second in Division 1 Judy Ann Burmeister third. The annual sale netted 170 dollars. County council hosts a steak fry for Legionnaires wives and Auxiliary at Zenner cabin July 16.
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Caledonia, Minn
American Legion Auxiliary
Allen Meiners
Alice Ernster
Donna Nims
Wayne Bunge
Judy Ann Burmeister
Legionnaires
Zenner Cabin
Hearings Set On Tomah Area School Attachments
Monroe County and area districts hold hearings to detach Wilton Norwalk Ontario and other areas and attach to Tomah. Petitions from four property owners and thirteen farmers seek transfer dates June 24 June 30 and June 17. Joint Monroe Juneau Jackson county committees oversee hearings. Kendall Elroy districts plan independent high schools 1958 59. State review surveys Wonewoc Union Center area.
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Sparta
Wis
Earle W. Zepplin
Monroe County School Committee
Wilton
Norwalk
Ontario
Tomah
Enterprise School
Ridgeville
Arthur Garske
Wesley Gerke
Leslie Wallerman
Marvin Dopson
Hillcrest
Peti
Monroe
Juneau
Jackson County
Kendall
Elroy
Wonewoc
Union Center
State Department of Public Instruction
Cradle Roll Program Highlighted at Gale Meetings
In Galeville Wisconsin Zion Lutheran Church will stress Cradle Roll work at two Ladies Aid sessions on Thursday at 2 and 8 p.m. Mrs. Leslie Gartner Jr. will lead both programs with devotional services by Mrs. Williamson Jr. and Mrs. A F Kindschy discussing WMF publications and subscriptions.
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Gale
Galesville, Wis
Zion Lutheran Church
Leslie Gartner Jr
John Williamson Jr
A. F. Kindschy
Women's Messenger
WMF
Mmes
Helmer Anderson
Nick Dykstra
Lloyd Wier
Hjalmer Halverson
Lyle McDonah
Lena Olson
Oscar Sesvold
Thomas Dale
Emil Anderson
Lansing Girls Attend Camp At Riverview Park
A group of Lansing, Iowa girls including Sharon Gelo Mildred Steiber Barbara Tomlinson and Elaine Steiber attend Camp Onspe at Riverview Park Cedar Falls this week. Rev T G Balm will teach at the camp during the week.
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Lansing
Iowa
Riverview Park
Cedar Falls
Sharon Gelo
Mildred Steiber
Barbara Tomlinson
Robert Schulze
Diane Schultz
Werdel Dawson
Elaine Steiber
Lynn Cooper
Linda Goettel
Duane Peters
Rev
T. G. Balm
Two-Day Camp Training for Girl Scout Leaders
Mrs. Ben Erickson of Ettrick and Mrs. Ralph Blair of Durand led a two day outdoor leadership course for Girl Scout troop camping at Camp Nawakwa near Cornell. Nineteen adult scouters completed the training.
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Ettrick
Wis
Ben Erickson
Ralph Blair
Durand
Camp
Nawakwa
Cornell
Ladies Aid to Meet at St Johns Church Wednesday
The Ladies Aid of St Johns Christ American Lutheran Church Arcadia Wisconsin will convene Wednesday at the church. Bible study and the business meeting start at 1 43 p m with lunch served from 3 to 6 p m.
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Arcadia
Wis
Ladies Aid of St. John’s Christ American Lutheran Church
Bloodmobile Plans Tomah Visit on June 20
The Tomah bloodmobile will stop at K P Hall on Kilbourn Ave and East La Crosse St from 12 30 to 5 30 p m June 20. The quota is 110 pints with donors such as Randall Cantrell and Kenneth Rudkin eligible for 2 gallon pins and others listed for 1 gallon pins.
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Tomah
Wis
Bloodmobile
K.P. Hall
Kilbourn Avenue
East la Crosse Street
Robert Maxwell
Red Cross
Randal Cantrell
Kenneth Rudkin
Kenneth Peterson
Ken Johnson
Francis J. Rice
la Verne Bernhardt
Earl Poss
John Epding
Francis Schmitz
William D. Benjamin
John Drew
John W. Falkner
Thomas E. James
Ladies Aid Meeting At Hardies Creek Wisconsin
Ettrick Wis Special Har dies Creek Lutheran Ladies Aid Society will meet Thursday June 19 at 2 p m Devotions by Mrs Roy Waller cradle roll by Mrs Lloyd Ekern Bible study led by Mrs Dewey Baardseth Reports of the La Crosse Circuit convention will be given The offering will be for the Rindahl fund Rev and Mrs W O Rindahl formerly of the Hardies Creek area are missionaries in the South African mission field A La Crosse circuit project is the support of the Rindahls.
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Ettrick
Wis
la Crosse Circuit
Rindahls
Former Postmaster and Wife Honored Upon Move South
Mr and Mrs Earl Young of Melrose Wisconsin were feted at a farewell picnic at the Methodist Church parlors as they prepare to relocate to Sarasota Florida. Friends presented them with a purse of money in gratitude for 24 years of service by Mr Young as Melrose postmaster and their plans to settle in Florida.
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Melrose
Wis
Earl Young
Florida
Sarasota
Fla
Young
Arcadia Teacher Elsa Schaefer Retires After 36 Years
Arcadia Wisconsin special report notes Mrs. Elsa Schaefer retires after 36 years in public schools. She began teaching in Waupaca County in 1916, then Arcadia from 1916 to 1925, returned in 1938 after her husband’s death, and has taught in Arcadia since. Her honors included a faculty luncheon and a gift. she resides in Arcadia with two children and five grandchildren.
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Arcadia. Wis
Arcadia
Wisconsin
Elsa Schaefer
Waupaca County
Whitehall Scouts Plan Camp Out Near Hunter's Bridge
Whitehall Boy Scouts will hold their annual outing at Camp Decorah near Hunter's Bridge south of Galesville the week starting June 22. On June 26, parents day will feature Ed Ausderau guiding Cub Scouts for outreach. Notify Ausderau by June 21 to arrange transportation. each cub should bring a sack lunch and enjoy Indian dancing and entertainment.
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Whitehall
Wis
Camp Decorah
Hunter’s Bridge
Galesville
Ed Ausderau
Ausderau
Weekend fathers and sons at Camp Bradfield
About 75 fathers and sons attended the first father and son weekend at Camp Bradfield near Hatfield Wisconsin. Indian guide induction services and weekend rituals drew much interest as Mentor Larson led activities during the three week schedule through July 5.
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Black River Falls
Wis
Camp Bradfield
Mentor Larson
Hatfield
Strawberry Shortcake Served At Hospital
Veterans at the Tomah VA Hospital will enjoy strawberry shortcake with whipped cream on Wednesday. The event is organized by the VFW Auxiliary of Black River Falls with donations from Thomas Brothers Dairy and supplies from Mrs Clyde Reichenbach and Mrs Jack Cain.
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Black River Falls
Wis
Tomah VA Hospital
VFW
Thomas Brothers Dairy
Clyde Reichenbach
Jack Cain
Two Onalaska Teachers Win Summer Scholarships
Onalaska Wisconsin Special Two Onalaska High School teachers earn summer study scholarships. Lester L Larsen receives a General Electric all expense fellowship for six weeks at Case Institute of Technology Cleveland Ohio. Roland C Peterson wins a National Science Foundation fellowship to study mathematics for six weeks at Carleton College Northfield Minnesota.
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Onalaska, Wis
Onalaska High School
Lester L. Larsen
Roland C. Pe
Terson
Larsen
General Electric Co
Case Institute of Technology
Cleveland
Ohio
Peterson
National Science Foundation
Carleton College
Northfield
Minn
Winter dairy promotion eyed as 1959 event
The American Dairy Association plans a winter promotion tentatively set for January 7 1959 modeled after June Dairy Month to support iceberg milk butter cheese ice cream evaporated milk and other dairy products. Details and final decisions will come at the executive committee meeting in Portland Oregon September 24 and 25.
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American Dairy Assn
Chicago
Association
M. J. Framberger
Portland
Ore
Ordination at Rural Ettrick Church Marks First in Years
Rev. John V. Burman was ordained at Rural Hardies Creek Lutheran Church in Ettrick Wisconsin the first ordination in the rural area in many years. Ordained by Rev. Myron C. Austinson the ceremony featured readings by local pastors and a sermon on Paul’s letters. Burman and his wife Aldeane Holter, with two daughters Beverly Jean and Barbara Jane, will serve congregations in Madison Minnesota and nearby Bor Gund. Special music and a reception followed for over 250 guests.
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John V. Burman
Hardies Creek Lutheran Church
Myron C. Austinson
Evangelical Lutheran Church
Paul H. Sanders
Elroy
John A. Burman
Mr. Burman
Norman Benson
Galesville
H. P. Walker
Hardies Creek
Ettrick
Wis
Luther Theological Seminary
St. Paul
Janesville
Mr. Walker
Carver
Minn
Austinson
Paul
Corinthians
South Beaver Creek
Mrs. Walker
Hollis Bibby
Carrol
Mary Lou Fillner
Paul Walker
Burman
Borgund
Minnesota Valley
Madison, Minn
Aldeane Holter
Ansel Holter
Beverly Jean
Barbara Jane
BRF Catholics Hold Communion
The close of St. Joseph's Parish Summer School ended Sunday with 12 students receiving their first Communion. The list includes Kay Bohac John Hagen John Hammond Michael Handtammer Michael Hyde David Hanson Priscella Laufenberg Randy Malchnski Steven McDonald Mary Murray Steven Zahrte and Michael Zindrich.
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Black River Falls
Wis
St. Joseph’s
Kay Bohac
John Hagen
John Hammond
Michael Handtarmmer
Michael Hyde
David Hanson
Priscella Laufenberg
Randy Malchnski
Steven McDonald
Mary Murray
Steven Zahrte
Michael Zindrich
Homemakers Donate Carload of Goods to Tornado Victims
ETTRICK Wisconsin special report Mill Creek Homemakers contributed a carload of clothing and bedding to the tornado victims and also gave cash to the Red Cross.
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Ettrick
Wis
Mill Creek
Wisconsin
Red Cross
Five Confirmed At Spring Grove Rite
Confirmation services were held at Black Hammer Church in Spring Grove Minnesota conducted by Rev Paul Reque five youths were confirmed Mary Lou Brevig Gordon W Eddy Vernon C Husemoen Mildred and Onstad and Don R Vesterse
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Spring Grove
Minn
Black Hammer Church
Paul Reque
Mary Lou Brevig
Gordon W. Eddy
Vernon C. Husemoen
Mildred and Onstad
Don R. Vesterse
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