Highway workers ordered to wear safety belts on all state vehicles
Minnesota Highway Commissioner John R. Jamieson directed all state highway employees who drive units to wear safety belts at all times. He cited endorsements by the National Safety Council and the American Medical Association and noted the department’s Buckle Up campaign running from April 15 to May 31 to promote belt use.
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Minnesota
John R. Jamieson
Highway Department
Jamieson
National Safety Council
American Medical Association
Governor's Crusade Seeks Help for Safety Belts
The governor expands outreach to labor, industry and safety groups to secure support and safety belt adoption in workplaces. The effort focuses on reducing injuries and promoting compliance with new safety standards through collaboration and guidance.
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Governor’s Crusade For Safety
Monroe County GOP to elect officers in Sparta caucus
The Monroe County Republican Party will hold its annual caucus in the Courthouse Annex at Sparta at 8 p.m. on Wednesday March 9. Delegates to state and district conventions will also be elected.
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Sparta
Wis
Republican Party
Monroe County
Petitions Filed for Liquor Vote in Inroqua Wisconsin
Petitions filed with City Clerk Tim Anderson urge a referendum on issuing liquor and beer licenses in Inroqua. The petitions reportedly meet legal sig natures, aiming for a vote in the April 5 election. Viroqua has not granted beer or liquor licenses since 1948.
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Inroqua
Wis
Tim Anderson
Anderson
Viroqua
Hokah Firemen Elect Officers
Bud Craig was elected president of the Hokah Volunteer Fire Department. Officers include Ray Feuerhelm as vice president, W. J. Bernsdorf secretary-treasurer, Norman Feuerhelm chief, Victor Langen training director, Leonard Welke Joseph M. Lorenz and Russel Ideker activities, and Arthur Renner publicity.
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Hokah, Minn
Bud Craig
Hokah
Mauston Board Tweaks Teacher Salary Plan
Mauston School Board proposes increasing bachelor's base pay from 4800 to 5000 dollars. The Mauston Education Association had proposed 5100 dollars and will act on the board's plan.
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Mauston
Wis
Mauston Board of Education
Mauston Education Association
Fire Destroys Barn On Farm Near Houston
A 58 by 64 foot barn on Melvin Wilson’s farm three miles west of Houston burned Sunday. The fire was spotted by Clarence Lorch of Rushford as he traveled to Houston. Firemen, aided by water hauled from town, could only guard adjacent buildings. cause and loss estimate unknown. Insurance covered part. rebuilding planned at once.
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Houston
Minn
Melvin Wilson
Clarence Lorch
Rushford
Wilsons
Houston Fire Department
Wilson
Last Film Shown at Luther College in Audubon Series
"Canada's Mountain Wilderness" headlines the final Audubon wildlife film in a Luther College program. The film-lecture event is scheduled for 8 30 p m Wednesday March 9 in Walders Auditorium on the Luther Campus in Decorah Iowa.
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Decorah
Iowa
Canada
Luther College
Walders
Luther
Alma Center and Merrillan Hold Annual Caucuses
Alma Center and Merrillan schedule village caucuses to nominate trustees and a constable. Alma Center caucus at 8 p.m. Wednesday March 9 will fill three trustee terms with Leo Esser Ed Gutknecht and Don Larson up for nomination. Merrillan caucus at 8 p.m. Friday March 11 will nominate three trustees Phil Fitzpatrick Sam Rush and Gene McDevitt and Constable David Barritt, with holdover trustees listed.
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Alma Center
Wis
Leo Esser
Ed Gutknecht
Don Larson
Esser
Gutknecht
Maxine Bates
Irwin Marg
Harold Downer
Verlyn Strangstaken
Harry Scott
Evelyn Wachholz
William Stephenson
Merrillan
Phil Fitzpatrick
Sam Rush
Gene McDevitt
David Barritt
Ivy Chapter to Hold Annual Review in Whitehall Wis
Ivy Chapter of the Order of the Eastern Star in Whitehall Wis will hold its annual review at 8 p m Thursday March 10 with Mrs Isabelle Freeze La Farge chaplain of the Grand Chapter of Wisconsin as inspecting officer Attending chapters include Mondovi Osseo Blair Trempealeau and Arcadia A pot luck dinner for officers and members at 6 30 p m March 10 A special practice for officers set for March 7 at 7 p m
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Whitehall
Wis
Ivy
Order of the Eastern Star
Isabelle Freeze
la Farge
Grand Chapter
Wisconsin
Mondovi
Osseo
Blair
Trempealeau
Arcadia
Ivy Chapter
Melrose Caucus Set March 11
Melrose electors will caucus Friday March 11 to nominate candidates for the April 5 election. The caucus will be held in the village hall starting at 8 p m.
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Melrose
Wis
Juneau County Farm Sale Slated for March 22
The Pleasant Acres farm near New Lisbon will auction cattle machinery and feed on March 22. The county board voted to discontinue the farm after a 1965 loss, transferring land to the Federal Cropland Adjustment program for a 10 year contract paying $28 000. About 50 grade Holsteins plus equipment will be sold. Thorp Finance will clerk the sale with Gavin Bros and C. E. Christensen as auctioneers.
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Maulton
Wis
Pleasant Acres
Juneau County
New Lisbon
Robert Kuhn
Thorp Finance
Gavin Bros
Reedsburg
C. E. Christensen
Hillsboro Mayor Faces Opposition in April Election
Hillsboro Wisconsin mayor E V Hofmeister will be opposed by Donald Cepek in the April 5 election. In the 4th Ward incumbents Edwin Ham mer and Richard Sweeney face J L Sherman. Ward candidates include Theodore Wurster for 1st Ward and Joseph Fawcett with Robert Kriederman in the 2nd Ward. No 3rd Ward filings. This is the first election after ward changes from three to four.
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Hillsboro
Wis
E. V. Hofmeister
Donald Cepek
Edwin Hammer
Richard Sweeney
J. L. Sherman
Theodore Wurster
Joseph Fawcett
Robert Kriederman
Luther College to Host Its Own College Bowl Series
Luther College in Decorah Iowa will stage a college bowl series modeled on the G E College Bowl. The event opens at 7 30 p m Friday March 11 in the Centennial Union Lounge and is free to the public. Faculty moderators and student organizations will compete with finals set for May 6 and 13.
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Decorah
Iowa
Luther College
Centennial Union
College Brotherhoods
Blair Chamber May Borrow Funds for Nursing Home Drive
Blair Wisconsin directors of the Chamber of Commerce authorized borrowing funds if needed to fulfill a $1,400 pledge to the Grand View Nursing Home building fund. Work on the project may start in a few weeks as a committee studies federal aid programs for city or school improvements. The group has not decided on keeping Friday shopping hours or Saturday night hours.
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Blair
Wis
Blair Chamber of Commerce
Grandview Nursing Home
Chamber
Ray Nereng
Caledonia PTA Holds Last Meeting of Year
The Caledonia PTA will hold its final meeting of the school year at 8 p.m. Tuesday March 8 in the high school lunch room. Visiting time in grade school rooms runs 7 30 to 8 p.m. Miller Friesen of Winona will speak on mental health and officers will be elected.
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Caledonia
Minn
Caledonia Pta
Miller Friesen
Winona
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