Vernon REA Loan Okayed For Vernon County System
Westby Wisconsin special report announces approval of a 360000 Rural Electrification Administration loan for Vernon Electric Cooperative to build 40 miles of line serving 355 rural consumers. The loan brings total borrowings to 2322500 with repayment planned over 35 years and more than a quarter of a million dollars already repaid.
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Westby
Wis
Rural -Electrification Administration
Vernon Electric Caeiuenerees
N. F. Leifer
Wave Radio
Cnmsirios
Leifer
Prinstem
Salabere
Vernon County
Hold Annual Picnics Midway At Onalaska Park
The Onalaska group planned a June picnic at the park with Ez officers arranging the meeting. The event was postponed and officers named Mines and Lore will host duties. a August gathering is planned.
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Onalaska Park
Mines
Elroy Reestablishes 10 P M Curfew Enforcement
Elroy city council voted to re establish the 10 pm curfew and strict enforcement is expected.
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Elroy
Ate Recest
Luther summer school enrollment surpasses 226 mark
Luther college reports 226 registrations for the first session from June 11 to July 14. A speech pathology course runs with the Iowa state department of public instruction aiding eighteen students from Allamakee Howard and Winneshiek counties. Martin Town directs state therapy. Elementary education observe clinicals and practice teaching with Rochester Minnesota schools cooperative. Six students will complete placement requirement.
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Decorah
Luther
Luther College
Iowa State Department of Public Instruction
Allamakee
Howard
Winneshiek
Martin Town
State Department
Rochester, Minn
Stanley Johnston
Placement Bureau
Sailor Fights Year In Korea
Black River Falls Wisconsin seaman James A Halverson USN son of Mr and Mrs Harold E Halver son of Black River Falls recently returned to the United States aboard the light cruiser Manchester After nearly a year in Korea the ship fired the most ammunition of any Allied warship in the campaign and was credited with more than 6000 enemy troop casualties It joined every major UN amphibious operation and naval bombardments of coastal cities near the Siberian border
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Black River Falls
Wis
Korea
James A. Halverson
USN
Harold E. Halverson
United States
Mnan Suong Groun
The
Manchester
Siberian
Choir Members Awarded Pins at Hillsboro Church
At Hillsboro Congregational Church on June 17 during morning services junior choir members received pins from Rev. J. Paul Tatter and Mrs. Ralph Roberts. Pins went to Sharon Filler Mary Jo Shell Elinor Shear Phyllis Staley Shirley Rosel for advancement to the senior choir. remaining members include LaVerne Foll Navy Burch David Hammer Bette Hofmeister Marveline Mislevi cek Lou Ann Snyder and Joyce were part of the whole choir.
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Hillsboro
Wis
17 Receive Diplomas At School On Ridge
Members of the graduating class include Rita Bahr and Chester Ru. The ceremony celebrated the completion of studies at the Ridge Street school, marking a milestone for the students and their families.
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On Ridge
Rita Bahr
Chester Ru
Group At Spring Grove Seek Fire Truck Bids
Local authorities in Spring Grove Minnesota call for bids to purchase a new fire truck. The notice outlines specifications and bidding deadlines for fire department equipment procurement.
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Spring Grove
Sunday School Institute For Lutherans At Lake Wapogasset
Special correspondence reports an upcoming Lutheran Sunday school institute at Lake Wapogasset Amery Wisconsin July. Camp officers include Rev D Sergen dean Halvorson Blair manager J C Johnson Eau Claire assistant air R N Johnson Eau Claire registrar Miss Syverson. Camp committee members include Nels Erickson Hammond Rev P E Van Tassel Buron and Rev T C Thorson Chicago.
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Dooree
Lutheran Bible Camp
Lake Wapogasset
Amery
Wis
D. Sergen
la Cresse
Mr. Halvorson
Blair
Contracts Let For Highways In Allamakee County
Contracts awarded for 3.5 miles of farm to market roads in Allamakee County. The Mark Eicheid Co of New Hampton received grading work. Dareonen Bros Leasing was awarded two bridges and a large culvert extension. Bid totals $16 519. Road runs south of the E school linking with the old stage road. Completion date unspecified.
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Waukon
Allamakee Coun
Mark Eicheid Coast , Co
New Hampton
Aes
iDareonen Bros. Leasing
E. School
Stage Road
Sailor Granted Leave Returns to Iowa Home
Sailor David Decker ET3c from Annapolis receives leave to visit his parents Mr. and Mrs. W C Decker in WAUKON Iowa.
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Waukon, Ia
David Decker
Annapolis
West Salem recalls 1911 fire miracle during Centennial
An editor's note recounts a West Salem resident memory of the 1911 blaze that threatened the town as water pressure failed. A turning moment came when a horse drawn hose engine joined the effort and, despite low reservoir levels, the fire subsided, described as a local miracle during the disaster.
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West Salem
J. R. On
McCoy Guns Fire Across Highway 21 at Camp McCoy
Fire incident reported near Camp McCoy Wisconsin at 5 p m on June 22. Details describe a blaze across Highway 21 and mention McCoy Guns in the vicinity. No injuries listed and police action unclear.
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Camp Mccoy
Wis
Msgr Hammes Addresses Cornerstone Ceremony
Msgr Hammes delivers address at a cornerstone ceremony for a church project. The Whitehall Times notes officers of the parish include Treacy as president and a membership around 35, now over double. Winona stone used for exterior walls with interior timber framing. building committee members Henry Guse Everett Guse and trustees Roskos Patterson active in planning.
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V- Paul
WSCS Elects New Staff At Stoddard
Stoddard WSCS held its meeting on Wednesday to elect officers. Mrs. Ducela Vee was named president with J. D. Magnuson as secretary and Mrs. Wil Lamprech as treasurer for the new term.
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WSCS
Stoddard
Rucela Vee
J. D. Magnuson
Wil Lamprech
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