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La Crosse Tribune

Location

La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

Mar 04, 1949

Page

9

Dimes Drive Report Details 1948 Receipts and Polio Aid

Sparta campaign director John G. Krembs reports current campaign gross receipts with half directed to National Foundation for Infantile Paralysis for polio research and aid. 1948 receipts were 4476 dollars. expenses totaled 3818.56 with 291 dollars in treasury. Sister Mary Anthony offers massage and care guidance for polio families. A 13 member committee will elect chapter officers in a forthcoming meeting.

Sparta Aay John G. Krembs Monae County March of Dimes Cam- SS x National Foundation For Infantile Paralysis Herbert Rose Tomah Mary Anthony St. Mary's Hospital Mary Oges A. R. Klein E. J. Trainer Armand Cimaroli Carl I. Magelee Winifred Edwards Milan Witt Norwalk Herbert Roce John Neu Tomah Hugo Limp Wilton Quinton Sullivan Town of Wells Ed Sargent la Fayette H. H. Williams

Ettrick Girl Scout Banquet Draws Local Leaders

Ettrick Wisconsin hosts a March 18 parent daughter supper at the Lutheran church with Mary K. Scholler as featured speaker. Brownie fly-up candlelight investiture and folk dancing mark the program. Betty Stellflue will join the intermediate Scouts. An interview on March 19 at 11 a m on a La Crosse station spotlights Girl Scout activities.

Ettrick Wis Mary K. Scholler St. Croix Valley Mmes F. M. Pederson C. A. Brye Ernest Folkedah Harvey Olsen Erna Olsen la Crosse Loren Pedersen W. J. Albrecht Henry Solberg Lloyd Anderson LeAndra Erickson

Winners Announced at Blair Library Contest

A packed Blair village hall saw an amateur contest by the library board. First prize went to Maynard and Eldon Dahil for a vocal duet with guitar. second to Sonny Otson, a pre schooler, for his recitation. third to Arlene Stirn and Nancy Hagen for twirling. The Beach Community club won the senior group award. Proceeds totaled 176.87 dollars and support library book purchases. the library tea netted over 45 dollars.

Blair Wis Library Board Blair Village Hall Maynard Eldon Dahil Sonny Otson Arlene Stirn Nancy Hagen The Beach

Spring Grove Men Attend Co-Op Meet

Oliver Eugene and Arnold Souness of Spring Grove attended the annual meeting of the Cooperative Marketing Association of America in Green Bay Wisconsin over the weekend.

Spring Grove Minn Oliver Eugene Arnold Souness Green Bay Wis Cooperative Marketing Association of America

Prairie du Chien Villa Louis Opens With Rodeo

Prairie du Chien Villa Louis opens May 20 to 22 with a rodeo added this year. A Cowboys Rodeo association approves the event offering $1,500 in prizes across five classes. Parades are planned for Saturday and Sunday with matinee and evening rodeo shows Saturday May 22.

Prairie DU Chien Wis Villa Louis Aetna Cowboy Rodeo Association Bunhhemsetts Cassii

Mrs Martha Briggs Celebrates 94th Birthday in Soldiers Grove

Mrs Martha Briggs of Soldiers Grove marks her 94th birthday on March 5 at her daughter Grace Strahl’s home. Born 1855 in Grant County, she lived on land granted for service in War of 1812 and Mexican War, certificates signed by Buchanan and Pierce. She married James Briggs in 1883. he died in 1920. Surviving children are Harvey, Wesley, and Grace Strahl. daughter Goldies died earlier.

Soldiers Grove Wis Martha Briggs Grace Strahl Briggs Crawford County James Buchanan Franklin Pierce Harvey Kane Street la Crosse Wesley Loomis Street Goldies

Films Shown At Ettrick Community Hall Saturday

Ettrick Wisconsin special program presents three sound films for township children and adults at the community hall. Films secured through the bureau of visual education with sponsorship from local businessmen and Mrs Arthur Runnestrand as chair. No admission charged.

Ettrick Wis Jerry Ettrick Community Hall Ettrick Township Bureau of Visual Education Arthur Runnestrand

McGregor Kiwanis Visit Lansing For Traveling Gavel

A group of McGregor Kiwanis members traveled to Lansing to present the traveling gavel to the Lansing club. The visitors included Eric B. Lawson Bob McLeese C S Yount W H Martin Kranert Arthur Schade Fred Oberfell Marilyn Edwards and W A Myers.

Mcgregor, In McGregor Kiwanians Lansing Eric B. Lawson Bob McLeese C. S. Yount W. H. Martin Kranert Arthur Schade Fred Oberfell Marlyn Edwards W. A. Myers

Ends 32 Years As Postmaster Ends 32 Years As Postmaster

Albert Culbertson resigns as Whalan postmaster after one year replacing D. M. Backman who served 32 years. Vernon Blagsvedt named temporary postmaster. office moved back to the Backman building. Blagsvedt is a World War II veteran.

Two Seek McGregor School Board Seats

Nomination papers have been filed with McGregor secretary F C Sloane by friends for G H Butterfield and C S Yount the present directors whose terms of nomination papers have been filed.

Mcgregor, In McGregor School Board F. C. Sloane G. H. Butterfield C. S. Yount

Caledonian Earns Prize In Minnesota Fund Drive

Caledonia resident Leo N. Gengler placed in the first 25 in the Flight of Dollars contest held in Minnesota to raise funds for the National Foundation for Infantile Paralysis. He received a banker as a prize.

Caledonia Minn Leo N. Gengler Minnesota National Foundation For Noe

Whitehall Tax Arrears List Reveals Bill and Delinquency

Whitehall Wisconsin reports 66 378 in tax collections this year from a 72 376 26 total including city school county and state taxes More than 6 000 arrived by the February 28 deadline A deferred 2 967 13 leaves a delinquent balance of 3 031 13 With an eight tenths percent monthly penalty the past due taxes are charged until paid The system allows postponement of half a real estate bill to July 30 if half is paid by end January

Whitehall Wis Adolph Hanson

Spring Grove Residents Move Ahead of Spring

Spring Grove Minn special notes a wave of moves as residents prepare for spring, listing Clifford Elton and family to a Maple avenue home, John Loftsgarden to Mabel, Ray Vigne to a new residence, Raymond Benson to a farm near Lanesboro, the George Kallis family, and the Larsons to an apartment formerly occupied by the Bensons.

Spring Grove Minn Rogue Thels Avenue Clifford Elton Maple Avenue John Loftsgarden Mabel Ray Vigne Raymond Benson Lanesboro George Kallis Gerhard Larson Bensons

Preston residents attend Madison referendum hearing

Blair Wisconsin special report notes Herman Fredrickson Lawrence Bergum Leonard Field Elmer Anderson and Omer Austad from the town of Preston traveled to Madison Wednesday to attend a hearing on the referendum amendment to the law.

Blair Wis Herman Fredrickson Lawrence Bergum Leonard Field Elmer Anderson Omer Austad Madison Preston

Whitehall concert postponed to March 17

Whitehall Wisconsin, the band orchestra and chorus concert at Whitehall High School gymnasium is postponed from March 10 to Thursday evening March 17. Chorus director Betty Dunne announced the change.

Whitehall Wis Whitehall High School Betty Dunne

Waukon Women Appoint Committees At Club Meeting

At the Tan Ye Business Women's club meeting in Waukon Iowa the president Mrs Ida ith announced the ensuing year committees The finance group includes Mrs Leo Devitt Mrs Walter Martin Ella Hatch Mayme service lists Mrs Anna Allison and Mabel Dan Huldan The program group comprises Mrs J J Lee Johnson Teresa Moroney and Bernice Mey and Olga Grangaard The feature names reflect local club leadership assignments and service roles.

Waukon Ia. —S Tan Ye Business Women’s Club Idaith Clem Kelly W. F. Fitzgerald Margaret Ryan Mabel Dingsley Leo Devitt Walter Martin Ella Hatch Mayme Service Anna Allison Mabel Dan- Huldan J. J. Lee Johnson Teresa Moroney Bernice Mey Olga Grangaard

Preston Businesses Change Hands In Week

The Benjamin Franklin store in Preston Minnesota has new ownership with J. C. Powell of New Hampton Iowa taking possession March 1 and Mrs. Archie Corey of New Hampton serving as temporary manager. The Preston Dray line also changed hands in the same week.

Preston, Minn Benjamin Franklin Frank J. Pohl J. C. Powell New Hampton Powell Archie Corey Diad Preston Dray Line

Vernon County 93rd Annual Fair Scheduled in Fall

Vernon County sets dates for the 93rd Vernon County Fair to run September 21 to 25. Executive board selects superintendents for horses cattle swine and sheep poultry fruits and produce cheese foods clothing and household furnishings flowers paintings photography education junior 4 H and junior agricultural and livestock exhibit roles. Harness races and a horse pulling contest are planned with grandstand attractions already booked.

Viroqua Wis Vernon County The Fair Association Joseph Peters Alba Groves Albert Peterson George McDonald Andrew Fortun Peter P. Peterson Dora Bowman Roy Adams Curtis Erickson W. J. Schallock Orbie Sherry Lester Glewyn Che T Paul Zube

Student Wins Sears Roebuck Scholarship in Minnesota

Glenn Ryberg son of Mr and Mrs Sam Ryberg of Houston Minnesota and a student at the University of Minnesota agricultural school has won a Sears Roebuck scholarship valued at 100 dollars for high scholastic standing and work with a 4 H club or similar organization in high school or college.

Houston, Minn Glenn Ryberg Sam Ryberg Houston University of Minnesota Agricultural School Sears-Roebuck

Off Campus Courses Begin in Fillmore County

Two Winona State Teachers College off campus courses opened in Fillmore county on Saturday February 26 with Preston and Spring Valley hosting. Irene Warren county superintendent reports 18 teachers enrolled in Preston where Mrs Gunar Sheff instructs a children's literature course. Spring Valley enrollment stands at 14 for a language arts course led by Louisa Farner. Courses may count toward certificate renewal or a two year diploma or degree. Classes expected to finish before Easter.

Preston Minn Winona State Teachers College Fillmore County Spring Valley Irene Warren Gunar Sheff Louisa Farner

Caledonia Girl Enters Nurse Training in Rochester

Marie Reierson, daughter of Mr and Mrs A M Reierson of Caledonia, left Sunday for Rochester to enter nurse training at Kahler hospital. A Caledonia High School graduate, class of 1948, she begins formal nursing education downtown.

Caledonia, Minn Marie Reierson A. M. Reierson Caledonia Rochester Kahler Hospital Reierson Caledonia High School

Kendall Farmer Cuts Wrist With Pitchfork

Kendall Farmer from near Kendall injured his wrist Wednesday March 2 when a pitchfork caused a deep cut. He was treated at a Hillsboro hospital where two stitches were required.

Kendall Farmer Hillsboro Wis Tom Baldwin Gee Kendall

Return To Home At Denver Colo

S Sgt and Mrs Merle Harkness and their son have left for their home in Denver Colorado after a three week visit at the Edwin Sylling home.

Denver, Colo Spring Grove Minn S. Sgt Merle Harkness and Son Denver Colo Edwin Sylling

Caledonia Couple Back From Mexico Vacation

Rushford Minnesota special report notes Mr and Mrs D S Prinzing returned from a month long trip to Texas and Mexico City. They were joined by relatives from Texas during the vacation.

Rushford, Minn D. S. Prinzing Texas Mexico City

Tomah Senior's Marks All A's

Virginia Nye leads a 140 senior class with a 97 scholastic average the highest in the group. Other top students include Bernadine Zastoupil Alice Mae Rudolf Kathryn Stienmitz Barbara Heyer Emil Erickson Joyce Hancock Esther Van Haden Doris Grumann and Eleanor Kemp with high marks.

Joyce Hancock Esther von Haden Doris Grumann Eleanor Kemp

Sparta Church Lenten Rites Include Movies

The Rev. E A Zellmer schedules Sunday morning and evening Lent services at Zion Evangelical United Brethren Church starting March 6 with topics The Call and Jesus the Word of God. A film series follows each service with titles such as For God So Loved, Road to Damascus, Ministry of Christ part two, and Journey Into Faith through April 17 Easter services.

Sparta Wis E. A. Zellmer Zion Evangelical United Brethren Church Nten Jesus Damas Jeremiam

Fort Perrot DAR Meeting Highlights and Plans

Fort Perrot chapter DAR met at Mrs. M J Senty s home in Galesville to name her a state conference delegate for Milwaukee March 9 10. Mavis Smith won the good citizenship award at Galesville High School. An official DAR marker was purchased for Mrs Thalia Purple s grave with a spring memorial at West Salem cemetery. Secretary pro tem appointed in Mrs Carolyn Wadleigh s absence.

M. J. Senty Milwaukee Fort Perrot DAR Galesville Mavis Smith Ood Galesville High School Thalia Purple West Salem Curtiss Homer Carolyn Wadleigh Leonard Larson Homer Senty

Soldier Barrow Promoted in Japan as Private

George R. Barlow of Soldiers Grove Wisconsin has been promoted from recruit to private with the Eighth Army in Takeyama Japan. He earned the rank for commendable duty as a truck driver in the Fifth Cavalry Regiment motor pool after basic training at Fort Knox Kentucky. He entered the Army in August 1948 and is assigned to the service troop Fifth Cavalry Regiment of the First Cavalry Division. He will be eligible to return to the United States in April 1951.

Eighth Army Takeyama Japan George R. Barlow Elmer Barlow Soldiers Grove Wis Ont Cavalry Regiment Barlow Fort Knox Fifth Cavalry Regiment First Cavalry Vision United States

Prairie Sailor Ends Hospital Corps School

William Charles Lechtenberg son of Dr and Mrs E H Lechtenberg Prairie du Chien Wisconsin has graduated from the hospital corps school at Great Lakes Illinois He entered the naval service in 1948 and earned an AB at the naval training center Great Lakes Before enlisting he completed Prairie du Chien high school

Prairie DU Chien Wis William Charles Lechtenberg

Caledonia Students Earn Honor Roll at St Teresa College

Betty Hill a junior and Marilyn McConville a freshman daughters of Caledonia residents are among 87 students named to the honor roll for the first semester at the College of St Teresa Winona. Honor list requires a 2.5 semester average with 3.0 max.

Caledonia Minn Betty Hill Marilyn McConville M. O. Hill Floyd McConville College of St. Teresa Winona

Beauty Shop Changes Owners In Rushford

Beauty shop in Rushford Minnesota reports a change of ownership. Mrs Lionel Campbell becomes owner of Jessies Beauty Shop and will take possession March 14. Mrs Joseph Landsverk, the former owner, moves to Minneapolis to continue in the same line of work.

Minn Lionel Campbell Jessie Joseph Landsverk Minneapolis

Ora Gilson Farm Sells in Franklin Township Iowa

The 85 acre Ora Gilson farm in Franklin township was sold for about $10,000 to F. W. Miller of Monona. The sale confirms a brisk farm real estate market in the region.

Iowa Waukon Ora Gilson Franklin Township F. W. Miller Monona

Melrose Church Gets Complete Remodeling

Melrose Wisconsin special report on the Sem Methodist church remodeling. Carl Busse of Selah Washington funded the project in memory of his sister Mrs Andrew Lutz and brothers Ernest and John. Volunteers from Melrose and pastor Rev Howard White contributed labor. The dining room basement, new cupboards and sink were added. The old and new sections now match. services were held at Rose theater and the first redecorated service is planned for Sunday March 6 with a spring dedication to follow.

Melrose Wis Sem Methodist Church Carl Busse Selah Wash Andrew Lutz Ernest John Howard White Rose Theater

Youth Wins Speech Event at Arcadia District FFA Meet

Blair high school senior Dale Nanstad won the district FFA elimination speech contest held in Arcadia on February 25 with Soil Conversation. Other contestants included John Suttie Galesville speaking on Protecting the Diary Industry and Millard Christ Arcadia with The Farmer Faces the Fit. The district includes Arcadia Blair Galesville Independence Melrose Osseo Taylor and White. Nanstad advances to compete against six other district winners for sectional honors at a later date. He was accompanied by Frank Reynolds, chapter adviser.

Blair Wis Dale Nanstad Arcadia John Suttie Galesville Millard Christ Independence Meleee Osseo Taylor and Whiteall Nanstad Frank Reynolds

Fillmore County Red Cross Drive Opens With $3657 Goal

Preston Minn March 1 marked the opening day for the Fillmore county Red Cross fund drive with the county quota set at 3657. Mrs Dean McKnight county chairman said arrangements have been made to have soliciting completed early and the drive plus final report should be finished by March 18.

Preston Minn Fillmore County Red Cross Dean McKnight

Brimeyer Style Shop Travelers Return From Minneapolis

Teresa and Lucy Brimeyer of Brimeyer Style shop Caledonia returned from a several weeks stay in Minneapolis where they purchased their spring line offerings for the shop.

Caledonia, Minn Teresa Lucy Brimeyer Brimeyer Caledonia Minneapolis

Whitehall Father Son Banquet Set

The annual father and son banquet at Our Saviour's church parlors, organized by the Lutheran brotherhood, will be held Tuesday evening March 22. Judge Lincoln Neprud of Virarca has been engaged as speaker.

Whitehall Wis Our Saviour’s Lutheran Brotherhood Lincoln Neprud Viroqua

Luther Honor Roll Lists 3 SG Students

Among 20 Luther college freshmen who earned a GPA of 2.25 or better for the first semester were three Spring Grove students Marilyn Myrah Melba Deters and Walter Langland Their averages were 2.43 2.53 and 2.29 Marilyn majors in Bible study and is in Secunda Melba majors in English and music education and is in Tertia Both are in women’s chorus and Lutheran groups Walter majors in engineering with a minor in education

Spring Grove Minn Luther College Marilyn Myrah Lorentz E. Myrah Melba Deters George Deters Walter Langland C. M. Langland Miss Myrah Miss Deters Marilyn Secunda Society Melba Tertia Society Women’s Chorus Lutheran Daughters of the Reformation Lutheran Student Association Walter

Peterson High Pupils Visit Faribault

Peterson high school seniors traveled to Faribault with Coach James Rippel and bus driver Curtis Danielson. They toured state institutions and were hosted at Superintendent E J Wieths home where Mrs Vieths served a luncheon.

La Crosse Pastor Leads Sunday Services at Whitehall Church

The Rev. Paul White of La Crosse conducts services at the Whitehall Methodist church this Sunday while Rev. John Wilcox and his wife are on vacation in Louisiana.

Whitehall Wis Paul White la Crosse John Wilcox Independence Louisiana

Derby speedway derby yields second place for naval racer

William Faulds of the naval service placed second among 30 competitors at the international roller speedway derby held on Guam Island.

Houston Minn Guam William Faulds

Edmund Lee Enrolled in Allis-Chalmers School

Edmund Lee an employee of the Dommermeyer Implement Company in Caledonia attends an Allis-Chalmers school at Mason City Iowa.

Caledonia, Minn Edmund Lee Dommermeyer Implement Company CaledonIa Allis-Chalmers Mason City

Betty Agrimson Visits Parents at Minneapolis Home

Betty Agrimson a senior student nurse at Deaconess Hospital Minneapolis recently visited her parents Mr and Mrs Alfred Agrimson at their home.

Rushford, Minn Betty Agrimson Deaconess Hospital Minneapolis Alfred Agrimson

Indian Veterans Group Formed in Wisconsin

The Wisconsin Winnebago Veterans received a state charter. Rev Mitchell Whiterabbit of Black River Falls led the formation with members from La Crosse Madison Tomah Black River Falls Rapids Wittenberg and Dells. Officers named James Smoke president Johnny Greengrass vice president Murray Whiterabbit secretary Russ Decorah treasurer. next meeting March 13 at Wyeville. The group will hold another election to satisfy state law.

Black River Falls Wis Wisconsin United States Armed Forces James Smoke Tomah Johnny Greengrass Murray Whiterabbit Madison Russ Decorah la Crosse Rev. Whiterabbit Veterans Organization Wyeville

Caucuses Set In Trempleau Wisconsin Towns Set Caucuses

Whitehall Lincoln township schedules its caucus for March 12 at 2 p m in City Hall to nominate candidates for April 5. Chimney Rock caucus at Veam school March 12 at 1 30 p m. Albion nominating meeting March 11 at 2 p m in Myher's hall Eleva. Deadline for city office candidates March 21. Village caucuses must be held between March 4 and 14.

Whitehall Wis Lincoln Chimney Rock Veam Albion Myher’s Eleva Wisconsin

Whitehall Woman Enrolls in X-Ray Technician Course

Barbara Johnson of St. Paul visited her parents Mr and Mrs Olaf Johnson in Whitehall. She formerly worked in the Mayo Clinic X-ray department in Rochester and is now enrolled in a 15 month X-ray technician program at the University of Minnesota Hospital. She plans to return to Rochester after completing the course.

Rushford Minn Barbara Johnson St. Paul Olaf Johnson Miss Johnson Mayo Clinic Ashester University of Minnesota University Hospital Rochester

Wigness Visits Sister in Fort Benton After Long Hiatus

H A Wigness travels to Fort Benton Montana to visit his sister Mrs John Johnson for the first time since 1917. He makes the trip mainly due to her declining health.

Rushford, Minn H. A. Wigness Fort Benton Mont John Johnson

Paper On Centennial Read At Club Meet

Mrs John Rippe hosted the Caledonia study club at her home on Tuesday A paper in observance of Minnesota territorial centen nial was presented by Mrs C W Belding detailing centennial history for club members

Caledonia Minn John Rippe Caledonia Study Club C. W. Belding Minnesota Territorial

Elroy Area Cemetery Association Plans March Meeting

ELROY Wis Special The annual meeting of the Fowlers Prairie Cemetery association will be held in the Elroy city hall Saturday March 5 at 2 p m announced by Clarence Gerken.

Elroy Wis Fowlers Prairie Cemetery Association Elroy City Hall Clarence Gerken

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