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La Crosse Tribune

Location

La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

Jun 30, 1959

Page

12

Ex-Resident Of Waukon In Tax Dispute

Mrs Myrtle Elsheimer of West Union and former Waukon resident contests an Internal Revenue Service tax deficit tied to a life insurance policy on her late husband C H Elsheimer. IRS says she owes about 20619 in back taxes. estate would be 113613 if policy valued at 52922.14 included. 1955 return shows estate 35515.

Waukon Iowa Myrtle Elsheimer West Union Internal Revenue H. Elsheimer Elsheimer Elsheimer Meat Products Co Internal Revenue Bureau

Long-Lived La Crosse Visitor at 103 Attends Reunion

Henry Philipps, age 103, visited La Crosse Sunday for a family reunion at Elmer Hayes home on Hagen Road. Born in England in 1856, he came to the U S in 1870 and settled in Linden Wisconsin where he married Joanna Baker in 1875. Of their six children only one survives. He now lives in River Falls and his grandchildren include George Phillipps and Mrs Hayes of La Crosse.

la Crosse Henry Philipps England United States Linden Wis Joanna Baker River Falls Elmer Hayes Hagen Road George Phillipps Mrs. Hayes

Tribune Adds Two New Reporters in Lansing

The La Crosse Tribune announces two new correspondents for Lansing. Mrs. Ralph Bartels will receive news items by phone at 4482, and Mrs. George Moore of Dresbach, Minn., can be reached at Midway 3-2563. Both welcome tips and items.

Crosse Tribune Lansing Ralph Bartels Tribune George Moore Dresbach, Minn

North Bend Sets Road Dedication Program July 4

In North Bend Wisconsin Miss Shirley Oslie will reign as queen during the dedication of the new highway on Saturday July 4. A parade forms at 11 30 a m, a noon picnic at Heineck Park follows, with contests races at 1 p m and a baseball game at 2 p m. Assemblyman Keith Hardie will deliver the patriotic address.

North Bend Wis Shirley Oslie Heineck Park Keith Hardie North Bend_s

Water Diversion Hearing Set in Black River Falls

Wisconsin Public Service Commission will hold hearings at 9 a.m. July 2 in the Black River Falls courthouse. Harrison Fiedler seeks a permit to divert water from Robinson Creek in Jackson County for frost control in a cranberry marsh. At 11 a.m. the same day Moore and Sons of Westby request an amendment to their carrier license.

Black River Falls Wis Wisconsin Public Service Commission Harrison Fiedler Robinson Creek Jackson County Moore and Sons, Westby

Aids Group Meetings Across Whitehall Area

Aids to meet at Our Saviors Lutheran Church in Whitehall with Mrs Hegge, Mrs Kopp, Mrs Gabriel, Mrs Garson, Mrs Larson, Mrs Haug and Mr Holton hosting. South Beef River Ladies Aid set for Wednesday July 1 at 8 PM.

Whitehall Wis Ladies Aid Our Saviour’s Lutheran Church Mmes Thomas Hegge Douglas Kopp Gayle Gabriel James Garson Alyn Larson LeRoy Haug James Holton South Beef River

Ontario KP to Sponsor 2 Day Fest

Ontario Wisconsin hosts a two day celebration July 4 and 5 sponsored by the Ontario Knights of Pythias with H M Wallace as general chairman and L T Brieske as parade chairman. Saturday features a 10 am talent program and children contests followed by a 2 pm Ontario and Wilton baseball game. Evening events include a 9 pm community hall dance. Sunday parade concludes with a horse show and 9 pm fireworks.

Ontario Wis Ontario Knights of Pythias H. M. Wallace L. T. Brieske Ontario and Wilton

Two Ettrick Scouts Earn Curved Bar in Brownie Camp

Ettrick Wisconsin Brownie day camp at Frenchville School ends with Sonya Erickson and Sonja Hogden receiving the Curved Bar, the highest Girl Scout award. Merit badges listed include pioneer, sports, housekeeper, home maker, skating, and cook. Court of awards led by Mines, with leaders Ben Erickson Henry Solberg and Haakon Erickson.

Ettrick Wis Sonya Erickson Sonja Hogden Frenchville School Judy Beirne Irene Myrland Paula Hogden Kristy Peterson Nancy Johnson Ben Erickson Henry Solberg Haakon Erickson

Pilgrim Holiness Churches Hold Annual Meeting

The fourth annual camp meeting of Wisconsin Pilgrim Holiness churches runs June 29 to July 5 at Burr campground near Hillsboro. Rev. Jason Felter of Tilghman Maryland preaches. Rev. and Mrs. Edsel Goins of Sheboygan lead the music. Daily services include three main services at 10 am, 3 pm, and 8 pm plus youth and children programs.

Hillsboro Wis Wisconsin Pilgrim Holiness Churches Burr Jason Felter Felter Tilghman Pilgrim Holiness Church America Edsel Goins Sheboygan

Whitehall Students Attend State Band Clinic

WHITEHALL Wis Sara Rice and James Schansberg of Whitehall High School chorus and Joan Rasmuson and James Brennam of the school band are in Madison to attend the two week state band clinic sponsored by the Music Mothers Club.

Whitehall Wis Sara Rice James Schansberg Whitehall High School Joan Rasmuson James Brennam Madison Music Mothers Club

Interstate 94 Route Gets Jacksons Okay Hearing Hears Support for the Proposed Highway

Residents in Jackson and Trempealeau counties welcomed the public hearing on Interstate 94. B H Piepmier of the Jackson County Development Corp urged speedy action as the plan aims to spur industrial growth. State Highway Commission chair H L Plummer noted Wisconsin ahead of schedule with a complete system.

John Klavestad Whitehall Edgar Olson Black River Falls Trempealeau Jackson Hixton Stanley de Boer The Conservation Commission Tank Creek Wis Jackson and Trempealeau County Court House B. H. Piepmier Jackson County Development Corp H. L. Plummer State Highway Commission Wisconsin Plummers

Sparta Seeks Federal Help For Sewage Plant Upgrade

Sparta Wisconsin city council in emergency session authorized Alderman Harold Dann to file a grant application with the U S Department of Education Health and Sanitation for federal aid to upgrade the sewage disposal system. Project cost about 286000, with 30 percent or 90000 sought. Resignations of Alderman Robert Bacon and Thomas Gomez noted. mayor to appoint replacements subject to council confirmation.

Sparta Wis Sparta City Council Harold Dann U.S. Department of Education, Health and Sanitation Robert Bacon Thomas Gomez Board of Review Justice of Peace Joe Larson

Genoa Girl Receives 14 Rabies Shots After Cat Bite

Genoa Wisconsin Grace Ghelfi, daughter of Joe Ghelfi, is released from the hospital after 14 anti rabies injections following a bite from the family cat. The incident occurred in Genoa and her treatment was completed without further complications.

Genoa Girl Genoa Wis Grace Ghelfi Joe Ghelfi

Hixton-Taylor Legion Plans Two Day July Fourth Fest

Hixton Wisconsin hosts a two day celebration at Hixton Park on July 4 and 5 hosted by the Hixton Taylor American Legion. The program opens with a Main Street parade at 10 a.m. featuring Ruth Klink Alma Center queen Sharon Hass and Barbara Larvick among other entrants. Baseball games and community entertainment follow including Youth League doubleheaders Hixton vs Merrillan and Hixton vs Taylor with rides food stands and a fireworks show. The weekend concludes with a Lakeshore Pavilion dance Sunday night headlined by Stan Thurston and his orchestra.

Hixton Wis Hixton Park The Hixton-Taylor American Legion Main Street Ruth Klink Arcadia Alma Center Sharon Hass Barbara Larvick Jackson County Dairy Queen Merrillan Taylor Legion Hixton City Whitehall Lakeshore Pavilion Stan Thurston

Pastor and Family Leave Blair on Vacation

The Rev. and Mrs. E. E. Olson and their son Jonathan have departed Blair Wisconsin for a vacation lasting several weeks. The Rev. Mr. Olson serves as pastor of Zion Lutheran Church in Blair.

Blair Wis E. E. Olson Jonathan Olson Zion Lutheran Church

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