Log House Pried Apart After Serving Ridge Clan 102 Years
A historic log house atop St. Josephs Ridge, built in 1848 by Carl Hilke and his wife, near Fond du Lac, served the family for 102 years before workers leveled it. The Hilke family once expanded the home, raised three children, and maintained strong ties to the St. Joseph country before the Schwartz family relocated to La Crosse.
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Ridge Clan
St. Joseph’s Ridge
Carl Hilke
Fond du Lac
Hilkes
August
Carl, Jr
William
Hilke
William, Jr
St. Joseph
William, Sr
Fred
Louisa) Schwartz
Schwartz
la Crosse
City film loan program boosts library services
Since December 1949 La Crosse library has supplied free or rental films to organizations for meeting programs. Films are acquired monthly with previews at month start. Summer showings include Play Ball Son and Whistling Wings. August offerings feature First Steps in First Aid and Behind the Scenes of a research lab.
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la Crosse
Hawaiian Islands
Mississippi
Where Politicians Rule Report Cards
In East Germany pupils can challenge grades by appealing to Communist youth officials. Two million students join government sponsored groups and can sit in conferences with teachers to influence marks, with the political adviser serving as final arbiter.
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Communist Youth Commissar
Woman entrant leads male field at Hurst Cup trials
Olga Kevelos becomes the sole woman rider among fifty competitors in the Hurst Cup motorcycle trial held on the 2000 acre Clandeboys estate near Bangor Northern Ireland this year.
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Olga Kevelos
Clandeboys
Bangor
Northern Ireland
Did Sullivan Fight Ulcer Pains While Champion?
A sensational note mixes history and a medical ad claiming John L. Sullivan faced stomach pains after meals while describing Ldga Udga tablets. The copy asserts fast relief for excess acidity and indigestion and offers a money back guarantee with a 25 cent box.
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John L. Sullivan
Bar association candidates named to lead Wisconsin unit
George R. Currie of Sheboygan and A. L. Godfrey of Elkhorn are recommended as candidates for the presidency of the Wisconsin Bar Association. The annual meeting runs June 22 23 at Elkhart Lake with Gerald P. Hayes the incumbent. Other nominees include Madison leaders for secretary treasurer and advisory committee seats. A public hearing by the judiciary subcommittee on judicial process reform is scheduled for June 23. Experimental color TV notes report interference can create rainbow effects in images.
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Madison
Wis
George R. Currie
Sheboygan
A. L. Godfrey
Elkhorn
Wisconsin Bar Association
Professional
Elkhart Lake
Gerald P. Hayes
Milwaukee
Gilson G. Glasier
Lawrence E. Hart
Robert B. L. Murphy
Clifford Mathys
State Supreme Court
W. Wade Boardman
Frank T. Sboesel
William E. Fisher
Stevens Point
Quincy H. Hale
la Crosse
Maxwell H. Herriott
Arthur W. Kopp
Platteville
Legislative Council
Wisconsin
Retail Class Plans Full-Time Selling Program At La Crosse
John B. Coleman announces a fall term start for a cooperative half-time retail program in La Crosse with morning classes and afternoon work in local stores. John Kittleson will head the program, and Norman Mitby outlines student qualifications and quarter-based study in merchandising, sales English, and personal improvement. Everett Woehrmann urges local employers to participate and hire graduates under a nine month contract with 20 hours of study and 20 hours of work weekly.
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John B. Coleman
la Crosse
City of la Crosse
Ben Fox
Chamber of Commerce
Coleman
John Kittleson
University of Minnesota School of Retailing
Kittleson
Ing
Norman Mitby
Mitby
Everett Woehrmann
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Tor
Renta
Reac Tribune
H. W. Goldstein
Opt. D. Optometrist
Eves
Tribune
Lee Hilke, Jr
Berlin
East Germany
Tribune Madison
Max’s Surplus and Wrecking Co
North Third St
New College
Oxford
Eene
Sears
Sears Beautiful
Fifth Avenue
DIAL
Speedway
Lease Chuck
Fishing Tackle Headquarters
North Third Street
First Love
Lioeylate
Glynn Cremer G
WM. Cremer
Rogers Bros
Holmes & Edwards
Wm. Rogers & Son
Cremer
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