Holmen School Unit to Meet in July Meeting
Holmen Wis special report The Holmen area school district will hold its annual meeting Monday July 10 at 8 15 p m in the high school gym Two new officers will be elected to replace John Van Loon and Myles McCurdy whose terms expire The agenda includes approval of the 1950 51 budget selection of a playground site and future building site improvements to transportation facilities authorization to temporarily close rural schools with low enrollment and transport their pupils to nearby schools
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Holmen
Wis
Holmen Area
Tyrn
John van Loon
Myles McCurdy
Board of Education
Taxes Settled In Fillmore County June Settlement
Fillmore county residents submitted a total of 804982.67 in the June tax settlement announced by County Auditor Charles V. Michener and County Treasurer Alvin Anderson. The distribution covers state revenue, county, cities, townships, school districts, and specific funds with detailed allocations. The 1949 June settlement matched 773445 in total.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Preston
Minn
Fillmore County
Charles V. Michener
Alvin (Moppy) Anderson
Homemakers Elect New Officers In Norwalk Meeting
North Ridge homemakers met at Irma Gnewikow home. Visitors included Mrs Tenefer of Cambridge and Lois Bever and Ramona Fleck. Ruby Gnewikow won quizzes and invited next meeting to her home. Irma Gnewikow named president. Rosina Schmitz vice president. Dorothy Walker secretary and treasurer. Doris Young Alvina Vincent and Ruby Gnewikow named sunshine committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norwalk
Wis
North Ridge
Irma Gnewikow
Tenefer
Cambridge
Lois Bever
Ramona Fleck
Ruby Gnewikow
Dorothy Walker
Rosina Schmitz
Doris Young
Alvina Vincent
Sunshine Committee
Stoddard Nurse Delays Kentucky Visit
Juanita Groeschel daughter of Mr and Mrs George Groeschel a St Francis hospital trainee from La Crosse underwent emergency appendicitis surgery causing a change in plans to visit relatives in Kentucky. She is resting at home while sister Lois Groeschel and Helen Zink vacation in Covington Kentucky with the Wilsons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stoddard
Wis
Juanita Groeschel
George Groeschel
St. Francis Hospital
la Crosse
Kentucky
Lois Groeschel
Helen Zink
de Soto
Arrange Confirmation At Ettrick Church
On Sunday July 2, French Creek Lutheran church will confirm Gloria Hoff Mavis Nelsestuen Betty Hertzfeldt Kay Jorgenson Carol Hustler Sheldon Evenson Donald Ofsdahl John Stenberg Roger Tranberg Loren Lebakken and David Helstad.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ettrick, Wis
French Creek Lutheran Church
Gloria Hoff
Mavis Nelsestuen
Betty Hertzfeldt
Kay Jorgenson
Carol Hustler
Sheldon Evenson
Donald Ofsdahl
John Stenberg
Roger Tranberg
Loren Lebakken
David Helstad
Caledonia Scouts Attend National Jamboree in Valley Forge
Caledonia Minnesota scouts join the national Boy Scout jamboree in Valley Forge. Jan Goergen of Troop 20 Caledonia and Scoutmaster Paul Theis of a Galesville Wisconsin troop travel to the event on the scheduled trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caledonia
Minn
Jan Goergen
Valley Forge
Paul Theis
Otto Theis
Galesville
Wis
New Viroqua Councilman Takes Seat
Don Kommers was seated as fourth ward alderman at the start of the Viroqua council meeting succeeding Neil Nelson. He joins the public relations streets and health committees as new appointees with other city appointments and licensing actions noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Viroqua
Wis
Don Kommers
Kommers
Neil Nelson
Ted Johnson
Herbert Egeness
Linton
Broadway
Martin Gulbrandsen
M. N. Daffinrud
M. A. Smith
Ralph Nuzum
W. R. Schaefer
Kenneth Reyvfuss
Community Chest
Perry Scott
Borden
H. Vandevere
Clinic at BRF Gets Resident Assistant
BLACK RIVER FALLS Wisconsin special reports Dr John R Marks resident assistant at the Gundersen clinic in La Crosse will join the Krohn clinic staff in Black River Falls on July 1 replacing Dr Robert Johnson who returns to Michigan for further study Dr Marks is from Madison Wisconsin He graduated from the University of Wisconsin in 1945 He interned at Lutheran hospital in La Crosse before serving in the army during World War II Mrs Marks is from La Crescent Minnesota and is a registered nurse trained at St Francis hospital She later supervised at Lutheran hospital La Crosse
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Black River Falls
Wis
John R. Marks
Gundersen
la Crosse
Krohn
Marks
Robert Johnson
Michigan
Madison
University of Wisconsin
Lutheran
la Crescent
Minn
St. Francis Hospital
Lutheran Hospital
Pleasantville Luther League Meets Sunday
The Pleasantville Luther league meets Sunday at the Noble Elevem home with Rev. Alf Hjemboe as guest speaker. The program starts at 2 p m and includes choir song, readings, piano solos by Louise Hulberg and Phyllis Tangen, vocal solo by Mary Jane Waniorek, league convention report by Robert and Russell Dahl, and a vocal duet by Hope Gunem and Marlene Eide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Whitehall
Wis
Alf Hjemboe
Strum
Pleasantville Luther League
Noble Elevem
Ellert Kleven
Louise Hulberg
Phyllis Tangen
Mary Jane Waniorek
Luther League
Robert and
Russell Dahl
Hope Gunem
Marlene Eide
Bryhns Purchase Bertha Wodzynski Property Near Stoddard
Mr and Mrs Marcus Bryhn completed a purchase of the Bertha Wodzynski place one mile north of Stoddard. They bought buildings and 37 acres from Mr and Mrs Frank Noel who moved from San Francisco last December. The Noels will reside in a trailer on the property until fall then relocate to Los Angeles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stoddard
Wis
Marcus Bryhn
Frank Noel
Bertha Wodzynski
Noels
San Francisco
Calif
Los Angeles
Ice Cream Social to Benefit Bible Camp Transportation
Whitehall Wisconsin Luther leagues of Our Saviors church hold an ice cream social in front of the Hegge Feed store Saturday evening July 1 to help defray transportation costs for the Bible camp opening at Lake Chetek on July 9.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Whitehall
Wis
Lake Chetek
Luther Leagues of Our Saviour’s Church
Hegge Feed
Fillmore Seeks Bids for Road Surfacing Projects
At a special Fillmore county board meeting in Preston officials issued a bid notice for crushed rock resurfacing across multiple areas. Sealed bids are due by 2 p.m. July 10 at the county auditor’s office for planned work in Preston Harmony Granger Amherst Sumner Jordan and areas north and south of Spring Valley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Preston
Minn
Fillmore County Board of Commissioners
Charles V. Michener
Harmony
Granger
Amherst
Sumner
Jordan
Spring Valley
Men's Club Auction Plans Sale in North Bend
The North Bend Presbyterian church men's club will hold an auction on Tuesday evening July 25 on the lot opposite the church. Auctioneer and committee chair Lloyd Haugestad leads a team including Donovan Hilton Leonard Willgrabs James Ristow and Ross Oliver. Livestock machinery household goods and other items go on the block. Articles should be listed with a committee member before July 15 for advertising.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Bend
Wis
Lansing Legion Auxiliary Elects New Officers
Lansing Iowa auxiliary elected Leona Powers president. Margaret Anderson became vice president with Emma Cooper as secretary Olga Magnusson as treasurer Marie Kernat as historian Gretta Gee as chaplain Dorothy Bartlett as sergeant at arms. Past Presidents Mildred Kehr Katharyne Feuerhelm Ethel Gaunitz Alma Fredrickson Lola Ascham and Martha Barthell join the executive board.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lansing
American Legion Auxiliary of
Leona Powers
Margaret Anderson
Emma Cooper
Olga Magnusson
Marie Kernat
Gretta Gee
Dorothy Bartell
Mildred Kehr
Katharyne Feuerhelm
Ethel Gaunitz
Alma Fredrickson
Lola Ascham
Martha Barthell
Luther Continues Radio Plays At Luther College
KWLC radio workshop in Decorah presents 15 minute plays each Saturday at 7 for six weeks during summer school. Directed by James Sheehan and Norman Williams, talent drawn from summer students.
Waukon Sends Four To Scout Jamboree
Four Boy Scouts from Troop 46 Waukon represent the city at the national Scout Jamboree in Valley Forge Pennsylvania. The delegates are Kenneth Johnson John Hale James Johnson and William Leschensky with listed parentages in Waukon IA.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waukon, Ia
Boy Scouts
Troop 46
Waukon
Valley Forge
Kenneth Johnson
Elmer Johnson
John Hale
James Johnson
Jean Johnson
William Leschensky
William A. Leschensky
Sister Of Admiral Visits In Hillsboro
Mrs Zoe Hoevel sister of the late Admiral Marc Mitscher visits Hillsboro Wisconsin staying with Emergene Pinch and Clinton Pinch and plans calls on Bernard Sherman in La Crosse during her trip from Oklahoma City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hillsboro
Wis
Zoe Hoevel
Oklahoma City
Okla
Marc Mitscher
Emergene Pinch
Clinton Pinch
Hoevel
Bernard Sherman
la Crosse
Blair Woman Represents Blair at Madison Homemaking Conference
Mrs. Leona Goetsch, Blair homemaking teacher, attended the 20th annual rural vocational homemaking instruction conference in Madison from June 19 to 22. She represented Blair at the event, highlighting local education efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blair
Wis
Leona Goetsch
Madison
Sisters Attend Summer School Away From Convent
The sisters of St Patrick's convent school have closed the convent to attend summer classes at Mount Loretto in Dubuque Iowa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waukon
Sisters of St. Patrick’s Convent
Mount Loretto
Dubuque
Illinois Guard Debut at Camp McCoy Uses Radio Train Net
Illinois National Guard units move to Camp McCoy for a 15 day encampment beginning Saturday. A five radio net will coordinate 12 troop trains and 700 vehicles arriving between 5:15 and 8:15 am in a Berlin inspired traffic control system. Parallel phone lines cover contingencies as 9,000 guardsmen from Chicago's 33rd Infantry Division assemble.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Camp Mccoy
Wis
Germany
Berlin
Albert A. Wilson
Richard Smykal
Wheaton
33Rd Infantry Division
33Rd Division
Illinois Guard
Cook
DuPage
Jacob J. Gerhardt
Chicago
Col. Wilson
United States
Army
Illinois
44Th
Blair Girl Wins Dietician Award
Blair Wisconsin special report Virginia Kroener a 1946 Blair high school graduate and University of Wisconsin alumna received the Wisconsin Dietetic Association award given yearly to an outstanding home economics senior majoring in dietetics. She plans an internship at Ancker Hospital St Paul and is daughter of Mr and Mrs Otto Kroener now residing in La Crosse. Kroener previously served as Blair village marshal for several years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blair
Wis
Virginia Kroener
Blair High School
University of Wisconsin
Wisconsin Dietetic Association
Kroener
Ancker Hospital
St. Paul
Otto Kroener
la Crosse
Blair Library Opens Summer Story Hour for Young Children
Blair Wisconsin special report notes the Blair public library starts its summer story hour Saturday July 1 with Mrs. B. M. Smith in charge. The session runs from 2 30 to 3 p m and is open to preschool children and first and second graders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blair
Wis
Blair Public Library
B. M. Smith
Tomah Principal Speaks At Conference Sessions
Mary McAdams principal of Tomah High School spoke at guidance personnel conferences at the University of Wisconsin from Wednesday through Friday this week. More than 600 people attended the sessions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tomah
Wis
Mary McAdams
Tomah High School
University of Wisconsin
Newspaperman Visits Rupner Returns Home
Lancaster publisher Ted Rupner, formerly of Hillsboro Sentry Enterprise, visited friends and relatives in Hillsboro and Minnesota before returning home. Rupner now runs the Antelope Valley Ledger Gazette in Lancaster.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hillsboro
Wis
Ted Rupner
Lancaster
Calif
Minnesota
Rupner
Hillsboro Sentry Enterprise
Antelope Valley Ledger Gazette
Eleven Seek Fillmore Posts In September Election
Eleven candidates have filed for Fillmore county offices since filings opened June 14. Those filing include Charles V. Michener Preston for county auditor J P Stiles Harmony for county commissioner district four A P Nelson Preston for registrar of deeds Donald L Cook Preston for county sheriff George E Frogner Harmony for county attorney Teman Thompson Lanesboro for state representative Theodore Tangen Chatfield Harry Carothers Sumner township and Nick Crowley Chatfield.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Preston
Minn
Fillmore
Charles V. Michener
J. P. Stiles
Harmony
A. P. Nelson
Donald L. Cook
George E. Frogner
Teman Thompson
Lanesboro
Fillmore County
Theodore Tangen
Chatfield
Harry Carothers
Sumner Township
Nick Crowley
Vncuim
Local filings reveal shifts in county and state races
Irving Bacon seeks re election as county surveyor in the second district while Clayton E Fishbaugher files for county treasurer. Alvin Anderson runs for representative at large from Fillmore and Houston. three incumbents Irene Warren J P Nehring and George Murray have not filed. Filing closes August 3 with primaries September 12 and general election November 7.
Airman Enters Radar School At Keesler Field Mississippi
Walter F. Horstman nineteen year old son of Mr and Mrs Harry C Horstman reports to Keesler Field Mississippi to begin radar school training. The program runs twenty to thirty six weeks with an introductory electronics segment followed by advanced ground or airborne equipment courses. The training qualifies him to maintain vital radar equipment for national defense.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Keesler Field
Miss
Walter F. Horstman
Harry C. Horstman
R. J. Bangor
Air Forces Radar School
Technical Division
Air Training Command
Air Plane and Engine Horstman Mechanics School
Air Chemical School
Pfc. Horstman
Air Force
America
Pastor Announces Summer Schedule at Whitehall and Independence
The Rev. O. G. Birkeland announces a summer schedule with earlier church services. Independence services start at 8 30 a m instead of 9 a m and Whitehall services begin at 10 instead of 10 30 a m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Whitehall
Wis
O. G. Birkeland
Independence
Tomah Boy Scouts at Decorah Camp
Eight Tomah scouts attend a Decorah session led by Scoutmaster Irvin Tyler. Named participants include John Wilkinson Richard Ninnemann John Jensen John Kenny Douglas Gasper Norbert Foth Fred Pongratz and Richard Brennan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tomah, Wis
Tomah
Camp Decorah
John Wilkinson
Richard Ninnemann
John Jensen
John Kenny
Douglas Gasper
Norbert Foth
Fred Pongratz
Richard Brennan
Irvin Tyler
Couple Completes Southwest Tour Returns Home
Mr. and Mrs Clyde Lower return to Ontario Wisconsin after a trip through the southwest visiting New Mexico Texas and South Dakota en route home Gene Seamon and sister Mrs Mittie Ehle who had stayed in the Lower home have moved to Cashton leaving their former residence occupied by the Lowers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ontario
Wis
Clyde Lower
Southwest
New Mexico
Texas
South Dakota
Gene Seamon
Mittie Ehle
Cashton
Tomah Men Plan Festival by Chamber of Commerce
The Tomah Fall festival plans are drawn up by an executive committee of Gerry Meyer Arthur Johnson L W Kenny William Fieting Chester Burns tad John Drew and A A Fick. Henry Stermer mayor merchant group chairman appointed the committee. The festival is set for early October with activities for all ages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tomah
Wis
Merchants Committee
The
Chamber of Commerce
Gerry Meyer
Arthur Johnson
L. W. Kenny
William Fieting
Chester Burnstad
John Drew
A. A. Fick
Henry Stermer
Merchant Group
Sailor Returns From Middle East Cruise Aboard USS Duxbury Bay
Donald J. Kersting fireman USN son of Mr and Mrs Floyd Kersting Black River Falls Wisconsin returns to the United States after six months in the Middle East aboard the seaplane tender USS Duxbury Bay assigned to the Eastern Atlantic and Mediterranean fleet. The ship is en route to Norfolk Virginia following a cruise in the Persian Gulf region where it hosted Arabic Persian and Iranian royalty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Black River Falls
Wis
United States
Middle East
Donald J. Kersting
USN
Floyd Kersting
R.2
Duxbury Bay
Norfolk
Persian Gulf
Fertile Crescent
Recruit From Necedah Enlists in Navy Training
Necedah Wis seaman recruit Robert M Strack son of Mr and Mrs Milton H Strack begins recruit training at Great Lakes Ill the nations largest naval training center This period marks the transition from civilian life as he learns naval fundamentals and awaits assignment to fleet units or a service school for specialized training
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Necedah
Wis
Robert M. Strack
USN
Milton H. Strack
Naval Training
Great Lakes
Naval Service
Local families take trip to Minnesota and Canada
Mr and Mrs Albert Kohn and son Coy of Stoddard joined Mr and Mrs John Lorenz of La Crosse on a journey to Lake Winnebigoshish and Deer River Minnesota and Emo Canada.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stoddard, Wis
Albert Kohn and Son
Return From East Trip Noted By Bis Sen Family
Mr and Mrs George Bissen and their sons Allen and Timothy have returned from a journey to New England and the northeastern states. The family shared highlights of their travels and experiences during the trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caledonia
Minn
George Bissen
Allen and
Timothy
New England
Canada
Lutherans Hold Circuit Rally July 9
The Fillmore circuit rally of Evangelical Lutheran congregations will be at Highland Prairie church park between Mabel and Rushford on Sunday afternoon July 9, 1950. The program includes Mabel high school band, a devotional led by Rev N L Otterstad, a choral union directed by Rev J S Vordale, and a benediction by Rev Carl J Hanson. An 8 p m brotherhood rally features invocations by Rev P C Hiller, vocal solos by Granville Kios and Shelby Westby, an address by the Nelson Press of Waukon, and another benediction by Rev I R Gronlid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mabel, Minn
Evangelical Lutheran Church
Highland Prairie Church Park
Mabel
Rushford
Mabel High School
N. L. Otterstad
J. S. Vordale
Carl J
Taylor Lutherans Confirm 12 in Sunday Service
Taylor Wisconsin residents will see twelve youths confirmed at the Taylor Lutheran church Sunday July 2 with services at 9 am followed by Communion. Confirmands include Karen Woodhull Ruth Bue Elaine Stalheim Virginia Star Jean Olstad Harold Berg Victor Skaar Ronnie Stevens Donald Koxlien Robert Kling Myrone Hessler and Darlene Hulett. The confirmation exam was led Friday by Pastor B J Harlem.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taylor
Wis
Taylor Lutheran
Karen Woodhull
Ruth Bue
Elaine Stalheim
Virginia Star
Jean Olstad
Harold Berg
Victor Skaar
Ronnie Stevens
Donald Koxlien
Robert Kling
Myone Hessler
Darlene Hulett
B. J. Harlem
Whitehall Seventh Grader Makes Literary Debut
Kay Berdan aged 11, daughter of Mr and Mrs Kenneth D Berdan of Whitehall, has her first published story accepted by the Baptist Sunday school paper My Counsellor. The seventh grade pupil wrote a tale inspired by a Bible camp theme and it will appear in a forthcoming issue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Whitehall
Wis
Kay
Kenneth D. Berdan
Baptist
Holmen Receives State Aid for 1949-50 Schools
Holmen area school district was awarded state aids totaling 23 673 60 for 1949 50 operations with 5 754 26 for high school and 17 919 34 for elementary. Increased supports stem from an integrated rating, adding 12 089 50 over basic allocations. The district must maintain an integrated rating by meeting state standards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Holmen
Wis
Holmen Area Schol
State Department of Public Instruction
Board of Education
Holmen Area
State Department
Jackson County Homemakers Chorus Plans Family Night
More than 60 women gathered for the monthly rehearsal at the courthouse Tuesday evening June 27 led by David Simpson of La Crosse. The group tentatively planned a family night of community singing and square dancing for July 18 at the high school auditorium.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Black River Falls
Wis
Jackson County Homemakers Chorus
Court House
David Simpson
la Crosse
Three-Vehicle Crashes In Tomah Area Leave No Injuries
Two separate three car crashes near Tomah Wisconsin were investigated by Traffic Officer Chris Hendricksen. June 24 on U S 12 16 involved Archie Gerwitz Norbert Rudy and Marilyn Johnson all of La Crosse and Bellevue Washington with each car damaged. The second incident June 23 on U S 12 16 near Tomah involved Leonard Julson Tacoma Willard Doll Milwaukee and Frederick Blackburn Prospect Illinois with extensive front and rear end damage to several vehicles. A third collision June 23 on STH 131 near Tomah involved Ralph Purpus Wilton and Elmer Faulkner Tomah with minor damage. A fourth crash June 28 near Wilton pitted Paul Schwanke Tomah against Phillip Ludeking Wilton with damaged fenders and sides.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sparta
Wis
Tomah
Chris Hendricksen
U. S
Archie Gerwitz
la Crosse
Norbert Lee Rudy
Marilyn Johnson
Bellevue
Wash
Leonard Julson
Tacoma
Willard J. Doll
Milwaukee
Frederick Blackburn
Prospect
Ill
Julion
Doll
Hector Corgiat Co
Blackburn
Ralph J. Purpus
Wilton
Elmer Faulkner
Purpus
Faulkner
Willis Young
Paul Schwanke
Phillip Ludeking
Ludeking
Tremp Jean Sheriff and Wife Attend State Meet
Sheriff and Mrs. Charles N. Keilholtz traveled to Wisconsin Dells for the annual state sheriffs convention in session June 28 29 and 30.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tremp’‘Jean
Whitehall
Wis
Charles N. Keilholtz
Wisconsin Dells
Esch Accepts Position With Minneapolis Firm
Margie Esch has completed a course at the Minnesota School of Business and accepted a job with a Minneapolis firm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caledonia
Minn
Margie Esch
Minnesota School of Business
Minneapolis
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Trail of the Yukon
Abilene
Walt Disney
Technicolor
Korea
Sparta High School
Great Lakes Naval Station
Roger
Bud) Keller
Otto Wegner
Ronald Stone
Bob Krause
Bob Richgruber
Bill Harrie
BRF
Bryhns
South 28Th Street
Lansing Legion Auxiliary
Luther
Illinois National Guard
McCoy
Gen. Smykal
Arthur S. Eyler
Court House Square
Carol Dupius
Peter Potts
Bell
C. E. Lehman
Ervin Edwards
Kermit Peterson
Blair Girl
Blair Library
Decorah Camp
Tomah Men Plan Festival
Sailor
Taylor Lutherans
St. Charles Church
Genoa
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