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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jun 24, 1951
Page
13
Decorah Public Opinion reflects on how a small town holds a deep, unseen vitality. The piece explores how intimate knowledge of neighbors, routines, and shared sorrows expands a town’s sense of scale and resilience beyond its quiet surface.
The Wisconsin Alice in a is narrowed to semifinalists in Dodgeville and Mauston on Tuesday and Wednesday. Twelve girls from six districts compete for spots at Waukesha on July 11. Semifinalists emerge from Dodgeville and Mauston after June contests, with many named from La Crosse and Kendall and Adams counties.
The Caledonia Argus recalls an unusually bright week with a vivid moon that made night field work feasible. The writer notes the moon rising, swiftly climbing the sky, then moving toward the northwest, and remarks on how fast the moon appears to travel, amusingly calling it a young fellow who loves to step on the gas.
Arcadia News Leader notes a playful claim that rainmakers could be hired for three cents per acre to induce showers and ponders how much to stop rain, reflecting local humor about weather control.
Viola News warns readers to inspect blackberry jam for moving seeds to avoid unexpected bites during picnic season. The advisory stresses careful eating and awareness of seed movement possibilities.
The La Folarge Enterprise notes the vest is leaving its role as a catch-all for Nuzum News items. It held pencils matches toothpicks and jokes used or created by the paper.
A reflected note suggests that real incentive to succeed grows when successful people appear to enjoy life more. The opinion emphasizes happiness as a reward and questions whether achievement alone drives fulfillment. May influence readers to reassess work life balance and public figures' public image.
A Decorah reader Dale Ahern writes about growing monotony from constant orderliness and meals, joking that his kids are away too long and asking when they will come home. He reflects on life with his sprouts and the changing taste of favorites.
A fragment from the Sparta Herald describes an ideal routine delaying work to 10 a.m. with long lunches and an afternoon of golf while returning home exhausted, hinting at executive skills and domestic expectations.
Perk Steffen of the Caledonia Journal notes that people seeking government action appear as disgruntled as taxpayers when tax payments are due.
Fragments describe a rural wager involving plows, garden work, and fish worm bait. A peculiar scene unfolds as an unnamed bettor trails a plowman, lowering stakes over a seasonal supply and farming chores.
Dr. James Price of Brice Prairie completes four University of Wisconsin degrees including a Doctor of Medicine in Madison on June 15. A native Holmen High School honor student, Price earned a B S in agriculture in 1943, M S in biochemistry, Ph D in cancer research, and now M D. He authored 11 papers on cancer and received the $800 Borden Award for meritorious medical research. He plans a 12 month internship before returning to UW medical school to continue cancer studies.
The angual ne district convention of Royal Neighbors was held in Mindoro on Thursday with about 90 delegates from three counties. Lily of the Valley camp hosted at the high school and conducted a memorial service. Margaret Weise, state sup, delivered an address during the formal opening.
Waukon Indiana reports plans to establish a direct express truck route to send shipments via Lansing. Local officers will notify Waukon of shipments and control the express express shipments through Lansing.
Monroe county officials gathered at Cal Kuderer’s Wilton home on Thursday to discuss county matters and reconnect with former officers.
Sunday June 24 entries include Our Savior’s Lutheran picnic in West Salem at 11 a.m. St Pat Cashion dedicates new American Legion post with farewell sermon at Lutheran church 9:15 a.m. Prairie church 10 45 a.m. and more. Monday June 25 notes mobile X-ray unit Camp McCoy and Crescent Minnesota school No 1 annual meeting.
VIROQUA Wis A special report says the Liberty Pole School bids include a new two room brick schoolhouse 24 by 70 feet replacing the 80 year old frame building. The project amount is listed as twenty five thousand dollars with Mikkelson and Hoae Solstett camp awarded the contract for construction to start in time for fall term.
Hillsboro Wisconsin special report shows 73 of 130 scheduled donors appeared for the Madison region blood program. Local volunteers led recruitment efforts while alternates filled some gaps.
About 55 pupils from the Congregational and Methodist churches in Elroy Wisconsin who attended two weeks of vacation Bible school presented their exercises marking the end of the project.
Reverend Nestande concludes a 36 year tenure leading Lanesboro and Grace Lutheran churches with five books, 1655 confirmations, and multiple calls. He plans a few months in Colorado before choosing a home. The Rev. Arthur M. Jothen will succeed him on July 22 in Cedar Rapids Iowa.
Sprague of the Sprague State Bank of Caledonia addressed the annual convention of the Minnesota Bankers Association in Minneapolis. He spoke on farming and equipment financing.
Clyde Carney of Camp McCoy spoke to the Sparta Jaycees at the Sidney hotel about the special services branch activities for soldiers and Jaycee projects in his Iowa hometown. Allan Roberts reported on the state convention in Wausau with other delegates present.
WAUKON Ia Special County Treasurer Leon mails tax refunds to residents as part of routine settlement. The report notes refunds issued across the county with emphasis on prompt delivery and accuracy by the treasurer’s office.
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