Sparta Board Studies School Line Changes
Sparta Wisconsin board reviews a plan to redraw elementary boundary lines to balance teacher pupil ratios. Changes affect six schools including South Side Leon Angelo Cataract and Lakeview with start of next year for new students. Officials cite overcrowding and aim for equitable classrooms. The plan awaits final approval.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sparta
Wis
Sparta Board of Education
Jessie Hoogenhouse
Hoogenhouse
Lawrence-Lawson
South Side
Richgruber Road
Wisconsin Street
Black River Street
Hill Street
Lawrence Lawson
Blake Street
Water Street
Lakeview
Leon
Avan Road
Angelo
John Alexander
Keith Martin
Tri A State Churches Set Services in March Program
Six Waukon churches join the Key 73 program with the theme Calling Our Continent To Christ. A community service at 2 p m Sunday March 4 features a massed adult and junior choir and instrumental numbers in the high school gym with lay speakers Sharon Tweite Mrs Robert Clark Virgil Herman Howard van Ruler John Prestemon and Dave Hogendorn. In Viroqua Wisconsin the second monthly Key 73 worship at 8 p m Sunday March 4 at the United Methodist Church with local clergy. Ellen Mershart of Superior named to the Natural Beauty Council by the state information center.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waukon
Iowa
St. Paul’s United Methodist
St. John’s Lutheran
St. Patrick’s Catholic
Zion United Church of Christ
First Presbyterian
Seventh-day Adventist
Iowa lawmakers debate bingo bill in 1973 push
Iowa Senate weighs legalizing raffles and bingo with strict limits. Bills would cap prizes at $25, ban cash prizes, and allow only low stake games at fairs, local celebrations, or nonprofit events. Proponent Sen. Clifton Lamborn notes broad scope excludes dice and slot machines while urging nonprofit operators work voluntarily.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Val Glen Corley
Associated Press
Des Moines
Iowa
Iowa Senate
Clifton Lamborn
Rmaquoketa
Lamborn
Methodist Clergy To Meet Bishop In Viroqua
In Viroqua Wisconsin the Southwest Conference of the Wisconsin Area United Methodist Church will convene at the Viroqua Church on Saturday March 3 at 9 a.m. The gathering will include Rev Jesse DeWitt the newly elected bishop who will join the business session and discuss issues between local congregations and the conference along with future plans for the united church. Rev John Wreford superintendent of the Southwest District Conference will lead the session. A discussion of the Key 73 programs will also be on the agenda Detailing plans for area churches. An estimated 150 area clergymen are expected and the event is open to the public.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Viroqua
Wis
Southwest Conference
Wisconsin Area United Methodist Church
United Methodist Church
Jesse DeWitt
United Church
John Wreford
Southwest District Conference
Cashton Area Lutheran Churches Hold Annual Meets
In Cashton Wisconsin Rev Bruce M Buslaff reports on three Lutheran church annual meetings Bethany Sandhill elected Lloyd Nohr president and Clare Hutchens vice president with secretaries and treasurers. Immanuel Moon elected Walter Rosenow president with officers and trustees. Trinity Cashton chose Kent Waaler as president with a slate of officers and trustees. The congregations amended their constitutions to lower voting age from 21 to 18.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cashton
Wis
Bruce M. Buslaff
Bethany
Sandhill
Lloyd Nohr
Church Council
Clare Hutchens
Marion Munson
Bruce Bauman
Cleo Fish
James Davies
Neal Nottestad
Lloyd Steinmetz
Walter Rosenow
Council of Immanuel
Moon
Vaughn Skrede
Jerome Bjornstad
Lindahl Luckasson
Paul Stefferud
Howard Oftedahl
Milton Sletto
Kent Waaler
Trinity Lutheran Church
Ronald Nelson
Edith Webster
David Huntzicker
Maynard Dunnum
William Engans
Allen Webster
Roger Hinrichs
Jackson County health screen bus to visit this summer
Tri State briefs report CHPO plans a March 5 meeting at 8 p.m. to discuss free blood tests for county adults and other tests as part of a caribou health screening bus program co sponsored by the county health department. Wilton churches hold Lent breakfast rotation starts March 12.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Black River Falls
Wis
Jackson County Health Planning Organization
CHPO
Ie Co-Op Credit Union
County Health Department
Firms Leaving Minnesota Gasoline Shortage Predicted
LT PAUL Minn AP In the wake of oil companies announcing withdrawals from Minnesota an official from Continental Oil Co Conoco says gasoline shortages are likely next summer Tom Sigler Houston Tex Conoco marketing vice president told lawmakers it is too early to predict where shortages will occur but they can be expected Sigler blamed federal price policies and environmental criticism for stopping new refinery construction He noted government ordered pollution controls on cars increase consumption of gasoline This demand along with an early winter heating oil crisis leaves little room for improvement He said because of refinery shortage and emphasis on heating oil production shortages of gasoline are anticipated next summer Bell Oil Co Kansas City is dropping out of Minnesota market Gulf Oil Corp and Sunray-DX had signified earlier Farmland Industries and Midland Cooperatives are having trouble obtaining crude oil supplies for their refineries Both men testified before a joint senate house sub committee studying the fuel shortage Next week the subcommittee will consider a bill requiring refiners and distributors to share at least 10 percent of their supplies with independent dealers in case of a shortage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sigler
F. James Erchul
Civil Defense
Bell Oil Co
Kansas City
Minnesota
Gulf Oil Corp
Sunray-Dx
Farmland Industries
Midland Cooperatives
Senate-House
Brockway Sees Three Way Race for Town Chairmanship
A three way race for Brockway town chairman has emerged with Francis Bagan the incumbent facing Vernon Jack Guy and Dale Bonneville in the April election. Five candidates seek two supervisor seats: Melvin Johnson the incumbent LeRoy Duncan Eugene Lille Brian Meek and Richard Orn. Police protection is boosted on weekends and nights via volunteer Robert Bills, 19, a student in police science at Eau Claire Technical Institute assisting Chief Michael McGuire.
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Francis Bagan
Vernon
Jack) Guy
Dale Bonneville
Melvin Johnson
LeRoy Duncan
Eugene Lille
Brian Meek
Richard Orn
Robert Bills
Eau Claire Technical Institute
Elderly Help Sought For Homestead Refund Forms Across Counties
The Western Dairyland EOC offers free aid to seniors filling Homestead Relief Act refunds in Jackson and Trempealeau counties. Eligible individuals must be 62 by end of 1972 with income under 5000, resident in Wisconsin in 1972, paid rent or owned a home in 1973, and not receiving county aid. Assistance runs at listed dates and sites in Alma Center Black River Falls Ettrick Hixton Melrose Millston Merrillan Blair Taylor and Galesville Independence.
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Black River Falls
Wis
Jackson County Extension
Alma Center
Lincoln
Taylor
Melrose- Mindoro
Whitehall
Western Dairyland Economic Opportunity Council, Inc
Jackson County
Alma Center City Hall
First Federal Savings and Loan
Ettrick and
Hixton
Melrose Senior Center
Millston Town Hall
Merrillan Village Hall
Preston Town Hall
Blair and Taylor Library
Trempealeau County
Bank of Galesville
Galesville
Independence City Hall
Wisconsin
Tremple Electric Co-Op Plans 1973 Budget and Growth
Trempealeau Electric Cooperative in Arcadia outlined 1973 plans and a $353,161 capital budget. Projects include 22 miles of primary and 6.75 miles of secondary lines to 250 new patrons, and a 10 mile feeder from Strum substation, all new work underground. Budget funds include $141,500 internal, rest debt capital. director nominees were named for districts 2 3 and 7.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arcadia
Wis
Trempealeau Electric Cooperative
Strum
Westby Scouts Earn Major Awards at Blue and Gold Banquet
Stewart Skaar led with Life pin and four merit badges in Troop 42 and Cub Pack 42 honors. Mike Newell promoted to first class with two merit badges. Craig Newell earned Star pin with one merit badge. Several Cub Scouts received Wolf Bear and Bobcat badges. Den mothers and leaders recognized. Duane Newell Scoutmaster assisted by Duane Norwood. David Thompson served as master of ceremonies.
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Westby
Wis
Stewart Skaar
Mike Newell
Craig Newell
Randy Mahlum
Todd Johnson
Jeff Stevens
Randy Linberg
Oscar Newhouse
Ross Darst
James Simonson
Todd LaBar
Ronnie Linberg
Bob Lokken
Joseph Peters
Richard Pride
Craig Schmidt
Darryl Davis
Ed Prokop
Mike Skroch
Darryl Nelson
Sharon Simonson
Sally Prokop
Gil Davis
Webelos
Duane Newell
Duane Norwood
David Thompson
Veron Memorial Hospital Auxiliary offers $600 nursing scholarships
Ver non Memorial Hospital Auxiliary announces scholarships of 600 dollars for high school graduates seeking nursing careers. Applications available at the hospital or through committee members Mrs. Carl Ender De Soto Mrs. Phillips Bland Mrs. Lloyd Bekkedal Westby Mrs. George Krienz Mrs. Forest O'Connor Viroqua. Submit by April 15 with references.
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Vnroqua
Wis
Vernon Memorial Hospital
Memorial Hospital
Carl Ender
de Soto
Phillips Bland
Lloyd Bekkedal
Westby
George Krienz
Forest O'Connor
Viroqua
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Sparta Board Studies
Melrose
FHA Securities
Washington
Agriculture Department
Farmers Home Administration
Cmdr
David R. Wheat
Leonard B. Wheat
Duluth, Minn
Tri- A
Madison, Wis
Eileen Mershart
Superior
Natural Beauty Council
Mershart
League of Conservation Voters
la Crosse Tribune
City Council
County Board of Supervisors
Richard Turner
Cashton Area
Tri-State Briefs
Wilton
Gary Flatgard
Francis Mulligan
Carl Fox
Ray Hurlburt
Wisconsin Society of Land Surveyors
Stevens Point
Hurlburt
West Salem
Ruby Yeskie
Lakeview Hospital
Oak Forest
Yeskie
Mmes
Everett Reber
Thurmond Stetzer
Mike Bowler
Vernon County Historical Society
Rhoda White
Morris Moon
Spring Grove
Minn
Gerhard Flatin
Odell Lee
Harold Omodt
Paul
Min
Brockway
Dennis Kimball
Michael McGuire
Tremple Electric Co-Op
Dist
William Kwosek
Independence
Aloze Prudlick
Eleva
Wendell Burt
Hale and
Pigeon
Northfield
Jackson
Berling G. Hanson
Laurel Berg
Hanson
Co-Op
Ralph Kittleson
Lloyd Anderson
Ettrick
Kittleson
Blair
Westby Cub
Boy Scouts
Gene Kunes
Robert Murphy
Waukesha
Thomas O’hearn
Sparta Area
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