Oldest Contributor To Sparta Art Exhibition Is Mrs Lulu Kern
SpartaWis Special The second annual rural district art show opens at Sparta city hall Saturday March 4 with 83 year old Lulu Kern of Morrow Memorial Home as the oldest contributor Kern born June 9 1867 did not start painting until age 27 She works in oils pastels and water color and has two daughters six grandchildren and two great grandchildren Entries include two horse carvings by Grover Stetlen Camp Douglas and exhibition features a gallery tour by James Schwalbach Alfred Sessler UW.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sparta
Wis
Lulu Kern
Morrow
Adrian
Humbird
Tunnel City
Kern
Kipling
Spling
M. A
Helen) Peter
H. L. Sauerman
la Crosse
Jackson
Juneau
Vernon
Monroe Comnes
James Schwalbach
Alfred Sessler
University of Wisconsin
Morrow Memorial
Parta City Hall
Readstown Rod and Gun club elects officers
Reads town Wisconsin. Members elected Russell Harris president Walter Holcomb vice president George Hirsch field secretary treasurer Roy Hale Hugh Hamilton and Lafe Van Fleet trustees Regular meetings will be the third Monday of each month The club sponsors a fish rearing pond A report on hunting rabbits and squirrels indicated favorable results
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Readstown
Wis
Rod and Gun Club
Russel Harris
Walter Holcomb
George Hirschfield
Roy Hale
Hugh Hamilton
Lafe van Fleet
Vernon county Democrats issue Brannan plan debate challenge
Tim Skoles of Vernon county Democratic Organizing Committee challenges J Willard Hall of Readstown to a public debate on Secretary Brannan's price support proposals. Skoles proposes a joint sponsor event to discuss potential farm program improvements and urges a suitable venue and date.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coon Valley
Wis
Tim Skoles
Vernon County
Democratic Organizing Committee
J. Willard Hall
Readstown
Brannan
Hall
Skoles
Whitehall Bank Names Kuhn Assistant Cashier
C Andrew Kuhn of Whitehall becomes assistant cashier at John O Melby and Co bank in Whitehall effective March 1 He leaves his Coast to Coast store which he ran since 1946 to join the bank Kuhn succeeds William Mitchell who resigned He has ties to Whitehall dating to 1940 and previously helped supervise Pix theater construction for Elkin Theaters Inc in Milwaukee He is a Kohler native and attended the University of Wisconsin Madison and served on Gen MacArthurs staff in Japan during World War II
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Whitehall
Wis
C. Andrew Kuhn
John O. Melby and Co. Bank
Kuhn
William Mitchell
Kokomo
Ind
Black River Falls
Elkin Theaters, Inc
Milwaukee
Kohler
University At
Madison
Eskin Theaters
Adison
Gen. MacArthur
Japan
Dakotans Visit as eee Sining GROVE Visit
Mr and Mrs Peter Peterson of Hettinger North Dakota are visiting at the Sigmund Bergrud and Ragnild Wilhelm son homes in Grove Minnesota.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sining Grove
Minn
Peter Peterson
Hettinger, N. D
Sigmund Bergrud
Ragnild Wilhelmson
Father and Son Banquet Set for Holmen Brotherhood
Holmen Wisconsin special report says the fourth annual father and son banquet by Holmen Lutheran Brotherhood will feature Rev. George Strum of Ettrick as speaker. The event on March 9 in church parlors includes Master of Ceremonies Rev. E T Anderson, with Warren Selbo and Gene Olson as fathers and sons responders, the Holmen Men's chorus performing, dinner served by Ladies Aid at 7 30 p m under chairmanship of Mrs Francis Gaarder and assistants Mrs M P Hendrickson and Mrs Leonard Tolvstad.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Holmen
Wis
George Strum
Ettrick
Holmen Lutheran Broterhood
E. T. Anderson
Lmer Brotherhood
Warren Selbo
Gene Olson
Ladies Aid
Rar
Francis Gaarder
M. P. Hendrickson
Leonard Tolvstad
BRF Men Return From Florida Vacation
Three Black River Falls men return home from a Florida vacation. Ralph Boehlke Clifford Nelson Louis IL Drecktrah and Erwin E Homstad traveled by car to Florida. Nelson and Boehlke took a two day sight seeing flight to Cuba during the trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Black River Falls
Wis
Florida
Ralph Boehlke
Clifford Nelson
Louis IL Drecktrah
Erwin E. Homstad
Nelson
Holmen Luther League Hosts March 5 Meeting
Holmen Wis. hostesses Mmes Arlan Lee Kendall Cas berg Roy Gaarder and Arnold J Johnson will welcome attendees Sunday evening March 5 at the Holmen Luther League meeting in the church A program is planned by committee members Paul Hendrickson Alan Halverson Ann Sjuggerud and Marilyn Ner by Everyone is welcome to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Holmen, Wis
Mmes
Arlan Lee
Kendall Casberg
Roy Gaarder
Arnold J. Johnson
Holmen Luther League
Paul Hendrickson
Alan Halverson
Ann Sjuggerud
Marilyn Nerby
Gengler Family Attends Barbara Gengler Nursing Graduation
Caledonia Minnesota reports Mr. and Mrs. L. N. Gengler and family traveled to Rochester Sunday for the graduation of Barbara Gengler from St. Mary's School of Nursing. Barbara is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Joe Gengler.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caledonia
Minn
L. N. Gengler
Rochester
Barbara Gengler
Joe Gengler
Miss Gengler
St. Mary's School of Nursing
Music Concert At Black River Falls
First spring concert at Black River Falls high school on March 5 at 3 p m features local and instrumental music under Miss Verna Keefe and Robert Gruetzman. The program includes the high school orchestra, third grade rhythm band, girls glee club, L A eolians, and fifth and sixth grade chorus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Black River Falls
Wis
Verna Keefe
Robert Gruetzman
Alice Johnson
L’aeolians
Install New Area Pastor in Genoa Township Wisconsin
The Rev. Gerhardt Kionka will be installed as pastor of St. John's Evangelical Lutheran Church Genoa Township on Sunday March 5 at 2 30 p m Rev Edward Kionka father of the new pastor will perform the installation in Stoddard services in St Matthews Lutheran Church Stoddard begin at 7 30 p m with Pastor Lange preaching and several La Crosse pastors assisting A reception will follow the Stoddard service The Kionka family comes from Nelson Wisconsin prior to that they served Rewey Wisconsin and other parishes The couple has two children Norma Jean and David
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bad Axe
Stoddard
St. Matthews Evangelical Lutheran Church
Lange
E. Kionka
O. Schlenner
H. Backer
F. Miller
la Crosse
G. Horn
Chaseburg
Kionka
Norma Jean
David
Salem Readies Red Cross Call in West Salem
West Salem marked March 5 as Red Cross day with Angus Johnson heading the fund drive solicitation. A list of canvass workers includes Mrs LaVerne Schroeder H C Furchtenicht George Weiking Wilbert Nesseth and others along with Misses Birdie Krucke Elaine Vruwink and Betty Johnson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Salem
Wis
Red Cross
Angus Johnson
Mmes
LaVerne Schroeder
H. C. Furchtenicht
George Weiking
Wilbert Nesseth
Elsie Hoff
Loraine Hayden
James Johnson
Ralph Onsrud
William Carlson
Ed Vogel
Walter Ender
Earl Leister
Heloise McEldowney
La Farge Theater Offers Eleven Saturday Matinees
A La Farge Wisconsin theater plans 11 Saturday matinees for local students through eighth grade with PTA approved films. Children receive an ecard from their teacher to take home for parental approval and matinees start at 1 30 p m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
LA Farge
Wis
A la Farge Theater
Chidren
PTA
Melvina PTA Hosts Public Card Party in School
Melvina Wisconsin the Melvina PTA sponsors a public card party in the school Tuesday evening March 7. The committee in charge of tables and prizes includes Palmer Melby Blaine Erickson Mrs Bernard Raymond Mrs Wayne Nichols C Huntzicker Oscar Melby and C W Webster with lunch provided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melvina, Wis
Melvina Pta
Palmer Melby
Blaine Erickson
Mmes
Bernard Raymond
Wayne Nichols
Huntzicker
Oscar Melby
C. W. Webster
Man Sent to Arizona for Four Weeks for Aunt’s Operation
Kenward Stoikes leaves Sassen Arizona to help his aunt Mrs Bollweg as she undergoes a serious operation. He will be at the Bollweg home in Williams for four weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Readstown
Wis
Kenward Stoikes
Sassen, Ariz
William Bollweg
Crawford County Leaders Honored At Gays Mills
Crawford county employees were entertained by the Gays Mills Commercial club at a goodwill banquet in the Luther Memorial church basement. Notable speakers included County Attorney Larry Peterson, Highway Engineer for the district, Cap Eberhardt, and village president Jerry Norwood with entertainment by Rachel Nederlee and the De Gaynor duo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gays Mills
Wis
Crawford County
Gays Mills Commercial Club
Luther Memorial Church
Highway Commission
Cap Eberhardt
McKinney
Larry Peterson
Tunis Nelson
Merlin Seal
the Memorial Church
John Peacock
Frank Bird
Jerry Norwood
Village of
Chris Reed
Rachel Nederlee
Madison
Virginia
Cliff de Gaynor
Thorsen Talks At Trempealeau PTA Meeting
Prof. Walter Thorsen of La Crosse State Teachers College addressed Trempealeau PTA on the well adjusted child. A quartet sang, $100 was donated to the band uniform fund, and Principal Loyd Anderson urged parents to instill good sportsmanship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trempealeau
Wis
Walter Thorsen
la Crosse
Mmnes, Aliamans
Harvey Nielsen
Leonard Meister
Paul Lehman
Jennie Hess
Lloyd Anderson
Kenneth Drugan
Rural Red Cross Roll Call Opens in Monroe Sparta
Monroe county American Red Cross chair George Seidel announces the annual roll call with a $5 201 quota, 60 percent staying in county. E J Trainer chairs Sparta. Kathryn Arnold leads Sparta city with ward chairs Blanche Willis H L Beckman and others. Some canvassing Sunday 2 to 5 pm. Harold Cole and others target grocery stores taverns and service stations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Cross
Monroe
Sparta
Wis
George Seidel
Monroe County
American Red Cross
E. J. Trainer
Kathryn Arnold
Leslie Erickson
George Kiefer
Loretta Teasdale
Harold Cole
Walter Richards
H. H. Barney
Bill Raudebush
Trainer
Mel Filickinger
Cashton
Ted Olson
Norwalk
Milan Ziegler
Ridgeville
T. R. Jones
Riland
John Rudkin
New Lyme
Clarence Webster
Melvina
Sparta Closes Tax Records With Strong Installment Uptake
Sparta Wisconsin treasurer Harold Schendel reports 246 482 40 collected of a 357 901 32 tax roll as books closed for final payments by those not using the installment plan. Delinquency is light with a record daily receipt of 29 596 and Amer ican suppliers paying 22 000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sparta
Wis
Harold Schendel
Schendel
Trempealeau Band Mothers Club Meeting Monday
Trempealeau Wisconsin Special notes a Band Mothers Club gathering Monday at 8 15 p m in Trempealeau High School to discuss funding for new band uniforms Fathers are urged to attend Hostesses listed include Mines Forrest Everett Arthur Hansen Frank Jessesk y Ha Kirkey William Kube and F Fiedler
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trempealeau
Wis
Band Mothers Club of
Mines
Forrest Everett
Arthur Hansen
Frank Jessessky
Ha Kirkey
William Kube
F. Fiedler
Viroqua Officials Appointed for Election Board and Police
Police and election boards named in Viroqua Wisconsin council meeting. Election board officials listed by ward include inspectors clerks and ballot clerks. New police commission members selected will appoint a chief who will hire subordinates. Fire department remains under city council supervision. No city candidates filed yet though nomination papers circulate for mayor clerk and alderman posts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Viroqua
Wis
Election Board
City of
William C. Muelkler
Stewart Groves
Clyde Brewer
Lee Snell
E. A. Schipr
Ermon Cass
Oy Adams
M. J. Jasperson
Ira Best
Charlies Roon
Arch Thompson
Francis Clark
Louise Grahn
Alban Tollefson
Vigdahl
Howard Fleming
Frances Older
Ella Fortney
McClure
Kenneth Hanson
E. D. Stenerson
L. K. McFarlane
Eugene Helgerson
Stanley Axtell
Commission
Fire Department
Althout
Iowa Cleric Takes First Vows At St. Viator
In Waukon Iowa a cleric of St. Viator in Chicago took vows as he entered the novitiate after graduating from Marquette University in February 1949. The vows were received by Very Rev John F Brown CVS provincial of the Chicago province in a special ceremony. Rev John P O'Brien of Marquette delivered the sermon. The cleric will study for the priesthood at the Catholic University of America in Washington DC after this.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waukon
Jal
Ore
J. Ryan
Mieleson
Leo
St. Viator
Chicago
Marquette University
Milwaukee
John F. Brown
CVS
John P. O'Brien
Marquette
Mrs Brudah Returns From Minneapolis for Grandson Birth
Mrs John Brudah has returned from Minneapolis where she attended the birth of a grandson, Richard Alan, son of Mr and Mrs Arnold May.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Holmen, Wis
John Brudah
Minneapolis
Richard Alan
Arnold May
Sparta Moves to Secure New Armory Site in Hollow Bluff
In a late Thursday special session Sparta authorized purchase of seven acres at Hollow Bluff to clear title for a federal armory project. Col. Sherman said an in‑progress appropriations bill could fund 120000 to 150000 dollars with the city paying a quarter, while Baldwin’s private financing plan awaits legislative outcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sparta
Wis
Ahaeak Ment
Hollow Bluff
George C. Sherman
Charles Masters
32Nd Reconnaissance Company
Col. Sherman
Ways and Means Committee
Washington
Armory
E City
Hollow Butt
Jewett
East Oak Street
Age Baldwin
Sparta National Guard
Madison
Baldwin
Lieut. Masters
Wisconsin
Melvina Norse Guest Begins Voyage Home from Melvina
Melvina Wis special dispatch reports Kate Simble leaving for Oslo after six months in Melvina with relatives. She is niece of John Ornes and Gilbert La Crosse and has served as stenographer for Oslo’s governor. Farewell parties and gifts marked her departure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melvina
Wis
Kate Simble
Oslo
Norway
John Ornes
Gilbert la Crosse
Wali
Simble
Melvin Ornes
Sparta
Gilbert Ornes
Gordon C
Baed
Mickey
Norma Hahn
David
Alton Eee la Crosse
and Ornes
Tomah
Lawrence Miller
Mek Vina
Miss Simble
Sparta Mayor Son Goes to Mississippi with Family
Sparta Wis report notes Dr H Williams and his son leave to join Wildes and daughter Susan at Edgewater Park Miss where they visit her parents Mr and Mrs F F De Vore. Dr and Mrs Williams will visit Jim Conine formerly of Sparta at Keesler Field Biloxi Miss.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sparta
Wis
Sparts
H. Hiliams
Aren Wildes
Susan
Edgewater Park
Miss
F. F. de Vore
Readstown Woman Injured In Tumble
Readstown resident Mrs Charles Smith fractured her leg in a fall while en route to work. She was transported by ambulance to a La Crosse hospital for treatment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Readstown
Wis
Charles Smith
la Crosse Hospital
Also Mentioned on This Page
Temple
Edward G. Robinson
Rusty
Lee Gorcey
THE
Bowery Boys
Jimmy Wakely
Boabing Westward
Serial
Mat. Gat
Gail Russell Turhan Bey and
Sabu
Tae Ta
Monte Hale
Brannan Plan
Sar
SUN
Thea Towner
DAR
Trempealeau High School
Onecoming
Glee Club
Commercial Club
Girls Glee Club
Holmen Brotherhood
BRF
Joe's
Salem
Red Cross Call
Arizona
Sparta Armory
Alexander Adair
Inspector General’s Department
Fifth Army Headquarters
Sparta 32Nd Reconnaissance National Guard
Sparta City Hall
John Hinds
James Colbert
Far Army
Glen Sodergren
Eauire
le Walter Hornick
John Rasmussen
Adair
Col
Camp McCoy
Alma Center
Tribune
John Capaul
Bob Capaul
Thorsen
Tremp’leau
Trempealeau Band
Mothers Club
Iowa
U. S
Melvina Norse
Mississippi
LA Crosse Hatchery
LA Crosse, Wis
K. 1
Mormon Coulee Road
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!