Uniform Road Weight Limits Being Sought
A meeting in Elk River Minnesota gathered sheriffs and county engineers from Sherburne Anoka Isanti and Mille Lacs counties to discuss spring road restrictions. The group backed regional action on weight limits the use of supplementary axles on school buses milk trucks and other vehicles portable scales and neighboring county cooperation. Highway officials emphasized protecting surfaces built with federal and state aid and the Elk River gathering may spur similar future meetings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elk River
Minn
Sherburne
Anoka
Isanti
Mille Lacs
Minnesota Highway Department
James C. Marshall
Tri County Co-Op Elects Officers
Rushford Minnesota officers elected for 1963 Tri County Cooperative Oil Association with John Kahoun as chairman, Jerome Agrimson as vice chairman, and Ralph Johnston as secretary treasurer. Board members attending the reorganization meeting included Cheste Boyum Herman Forsyth Joseph Sandsness Clarence Rustad and Merlin Jameson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rushford
Minn
Tri- County Cooperative Oil Association of
John Kahoun
Jerome Agrimson
Peterson
Ralph Johnston
Houston
Cheste Boyum
Utica
Herman Forsyth
Joseph Sandsness
Clarence Rustad
Merlin Jameson
Trempealeau County Sets April Selective Service Quota
WHITEHALL Wis Trempealeau County announces April quotas for armed services five men to be inducted and nine for pre induction physicals Miss Phyllis Tangen Trempealeau County Selective Service officer said the numbers apply April 2 confirmations indicate local draft processing will proceed on schedule.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Whitehall
Wis
Trempealeau County
Armed Services
Phyllis Tangen
Selective Service
Coffee Day proceeds aid Waunkee? no
Wait.
Minnesota Townships Report Vote Results
In Caledonia Minnesota Union Township results Paul Plitzuweit was elected supervisor Paul Wilhelm treasurer and Ernest Pieper assessor all filed Clerk Elmer Berger reports a $4000 levy. Mayville Township saw 88 votes with $8500 budget and zoning rules approved 46 to 31 John Stemper lost to Earl Murphy. Brownsville Township turnout 68 with John Zaiger edging Raymond Sweeney write In. Leo McCormick and Eh Die Lawrence Deufel re elected treasurer and assessor respectively. Crooked Creek Township re elected officers Frank Haar and Franklin Deters and Louis Beneke re elected without opposition. Winnabago Township zoning passes 22 votes Frank Haar Franklin Deters Louis Beneke re elected. Caledonia Township all officers re elected with 34 votes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caledonia
Minn
Union Township
Paul Plitzuweit
Paul Wilhelm
Ernest Pieper
Elmer Berger
Mayville Township
John Stemper
Earl Murphy
Stemper
Murphy
Lawrence Deufel
Leo McCormick
Joe Dahlberg
Justice of the Peace
Vincent Bauer
Harold Leary
Arnold Gillen
John Simon
Crooked Creek Township
Cletus Mack
Winnebago Township
Frank Haar
Franklin H. Deters
Louis Beneke
William Oittman
Caledonia Township
Peter G. Schiltz
Earl Betz
Norman Oseth
Julius Skif
PSC Hearings In Area Cities
The Wisconsin Public Service Commission schedules hearings in Viroqua and Sparta on March 22 and March 27. Clanton Construction seeks intra state material haul authority within 60 miles of Prairie du Chien by license assignment from Clanton and Novey. Gerald Goman and Adolph Subera seek license assignment to permit operations by Goman and Dank. Earlier license transfers include Ellsworth M. Robinson to Robinson Transfer Co. and John C. Evans to Schneider Transport and Storage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wisconsin Public Service Commission
PSC
Viroqua
Clanton Construction Co
Prairie du Chien
Robert Clanton
Adolph Novey
Clanton and Novey
Gerald Goman
Adolph Subera
Wonewoc
LaRamie
Dale Dank
R. J, Kendall
Sparta
Ellsworth M. Robinson
la Crosse
Robinson Transfer Co
John C. Evans
Evans Cartage Co
Schneider Transport and Storage
Danish Exchange Student Visits Houston Home
HOUSTON Minn. Agge Dole rup a Danish exchange student at the University of Minnesota was a house guest recently of Charles Kelly at the Houston home of his parents Mr and Mrs George Kelly Other guests were Su Anne Redig Iona and Rosemary Kelly extension home agent of Murray County
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Houston, Minn
Agge Dolerup
University of Minnesota
Charles Kelly
University
Houston
George Kelly
Su Anne Redig
Iona
Rosemary Kelly
Murray County
Newman to speak at Vernon tobacco meetings
VIROQUA Wis Robert Newman extension horticulturist University of Wisconsin will speak at two Vernon County tobacco meetings Thursday The first at 1 30 p m in the courthouse annex Viroqua the second at 8 p m at the Valley School Newman will discuss tobacco varieties disease control field fertilization and marketing at both sessions
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Viroqua
Wis
Robert Newman
University of Wisconsin
Vernon County
Courthouse Annex
Valley School
Newman
Clifton native takes PC course
Kendall Wisconsin Sylvan Prell 25 of Clifton has begun a 12 week Peace Corps training in Albuquerque New Mexico before a South America assignment. He graduated Kendall High School in 1955 and Stout State College in January this year with a degree in industrial engineering and worked for IBM in St Paul. After training he is expected to be assigned to the San Francisco region high plateau area in Brazil.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kendall
Wis
Sylvan Prell
Clifton
Albuquerque
N.M
South America
Peace Corps
Prell
Fred J. Prell
Kendall High School
Stout State College
Menomonie
International Business Machine Co
St. Paul
University of New Mexico
San Francisco
Brazil
Preston Creamery of Blair Reports 1962 Net Profit Rise
Blair Wisconsin Preston Cooperative Creamery posted a 1962 net profit of 121,761.15 a gain of 30,125 over 1961 at its annual meeting. Eddie Thompson elected secretary treasurer Elmer Anderson reelected vice president Ray Solberg reappointed to board. Kenneth Olson manager Donald Stanford public relations director.
Copper Spearhead Found Near Lisbon
New Lisbon Wisconsin archaeologists from the Wisconsin Historical Society report a copper spearhead found east of New Lisbon may be at least 3,000 years old. It was discovered by Lon and Harry A. Mortensen along the Interstate 90 94 right of way.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Lisbon
Wis
Wisconsin Historical Society
Madison
Lon
Harry A. Mortensen
The
Historical Society
Fox
Wolf River
Lake Michigan
Rogers Named To Vernon Fair Board
Fred Rogers of Viroqua has been named to Vernon County Fair Association executive board succeeding the late Oren G. Johnson. He will serve as secretary, a role he has held twice before, joining H. H. Sieler and Elvin Stevens as president and treasurer to promote Vernon County 107th annual fair in 1963.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Viroqua
Wis
Fred Rogers
Vernon County
Oren G.johnson
H. H. Sieler J
Elvin Stevens
Trempealeau Easter Seal Society Names Drive Leaders
Mrs. Ro land Frey of Whitehall announced the county campaign chairmen for Trempealeau County Easter Seal Society. The list includes chairmen from Arcadia Blair Caledonia Dodge Ettrick Osseo Pigeon Falls Strum and Whitehall with officers named for presidency vice presidency secretary treasurer and publicity. Frey urged residents to buy Easter seals, noting the mission helps disabled people over 42 years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Whitehall
Wis
Roland Frey
Trempealeau County
Stanley Sonsalla
Arcadia
Gilbert von Haden
Blair
Cedric Suttie
Caledonia
Lambert Tulius
Dodge
William Dean
Elena
E. O. Runnestrand
Ettrick
Carrie M. Wadleigh
Galesville
Roy Lyga
Independence
Russell Sayles
Osseo
Thurman Fremstad
Pigeon Falls
H. Coyle
Trempealeau
Porter Kunes
Strum
Alice Speerstra
Frey
William Call
Laurie Halvorson
Edith Bartlett
Readstown Man Joins University Extension Staff
Readstown resident David Holcomb has joined the University Extension Service in Readstown Wisconsin. He started March 4 and will help plan and organize the Farm Progress Days to be held in Vernon County next July. Holcomb is a Readstown High School and Platteville State College graduate and is married to Ruth Didier of Belle Fourche SD. The couple has four children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Readstown
Wis
David Holcomb
The
University Extension Service
Vernon County
Holcomb
Holcomb School
Platteville State College
Ruth Didier
Belle Fourche
Trempealeau Chapter Eastern Star to Hold Inspection
Trempealeau Wisconsin announces its annual inspection of the Trempealeau Chapter of the Order of Eastern Star Wednesday March 20 at 8 p m A school of instruction for officers is set for 2 p m Wednesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trempealeau
Wis
Trempeateau Chapter
Order of Eastern Star
Tomah eyes full time chamber chief and airport plan
Tomah Wisconsin the Greater Tomah Area Chamber of Commerce will host a March 25 dinner to discuss hiring a full time executive manager with a 12000 budget for salary and office costs and a plan to improve Tomah Airport A proposal from Gordon Stelter to buy the site from Vic Bloyer and build a 4600 foot runway with 75000 for hangars and land costs is explored The Ft Atkinson Chamber official will speak reservations by Stanley Zdrojowy South Side Lumber Co is listed
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tomah
Wis
Greater Tomah Area
Gordon Stelter
Vic Bloyer
Stelter
Common Council
Ft. Atkinson
Eight Seek Three Sparta School Board Seats
Sparta Wisconsin eight candidates filed for three spots on the Sparta Board of Education. Incumbent Sybil Hanson did not run again, while Orlin Runde and Myrl Aney seek re election. Challengers include Charles Hart Keith Kenyon LaVern Hulsether Louis Schlaver Robert Davis Coles Valley and Bernard Rapp. Nomination papers were filed with Secretary Runde for the April election.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sparta
Wis
Sparta Board of Education
Sybil Hanson
Orlin Runde
Myrl Aney
Aney
Runde
Charles Hart
Keith Kenyon
LaVern Hulsether
Louis Schlaver
Robert Davis
Coles Valley
Bernard Rapp
Norwalk
Deadline Set For Absentee Ballots
BLACK RIVER FALLS Wis City Clerk Morris Orlich announces Friday March 29 is the last day to apply for absentee ballots. Residents may vote in person at his office up to the day before the election on April 2.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Black River Falls
Wis
Morris Orlich
Orlich
Houston GOP To Meet In Caledonia
Houston County Republican organization sets 8 p.m. March 20 at Hector Construction Co. office in Caledonia for its monthly meeting. Discussion will cover plans for the Houston County convention slated for March 30 and related party activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caledonia
Minn
Houston County Republican
Hector Construction Co
Houston County
Viola fund drive totals and campus honors noted
Dean's List honors go to Thomas Bige low son of Thom as L Bigelow for a 3.0 average at La Crosse State College during the first semester. Viola campaign contributions reach 1534.60 led by Lester Neal drive chairman with funds sent to the Heart Fund. Bigelow is a senior majoring in physical education.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waukon
Iowa
Thomas Bigelow
Thomas L. Bigelow
Viola
Wis
la Crosse State College
Lester Neal
One Pastor to Serve Viola Methodist and EUB Churches
Viola Wisconsin to unite under yoked field with Rev Clyde Cross serving both congregations amid an experimental schedule. The Viola Parish will officially operate April 1 with dual church roles, addressing pastor shortages and economy while maintaining independent operations.
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Viola
Wis
Methodist
EUB
United Brethren
Chicago
Union
Clyde Cross
Wisconsin
Cross
Chairman Has No Opposition In Little Falls Race
CATARACT Wis Lynn Merow will have no opposition for re election as chairman of the Town of Little Falls William Olson north side supervisor is opposed by Frank Zillmer Harold Peterson south side supervisor is unopposed Warren Johnson and Howard Becker seek assessor and James Wegner is treasurer Bes sie Rudkin clerk Elmer Bacon justice of the peace Kermit Jensen health officer Roy Pischke is the only candidate for constable
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cataract
Wis
Lynn Merow
Little Falls
William Olson
North Side
Frank Zillmer
Harold Peterson
South Side
Warren Johnson
Howard Becker
James Wegner
Bessie Rudkin
Elmer Bacon
Kermit Jensen
Roy Pischke
Administrator Hired At PDC
Warren R. Bratland, formerly of Benson Minnesota, became administrator of Memorial Hospital Prairie du Chien Wisconsin. He will also serve as an X-ray technician and part time anesthetist. Trained at University of Pittsburgh and St. Cloud School of X-ray Technology. Bratland is a certified laboratory technician with 14 years in hospital administration X-ray laboratory and anesthesia. His wife and six year old son will join him soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prairie DU Chien
Wis
Warren R. Bratland
Benson, Minn
Memorial Hospital
University of Pittsburgh
St. Cloud, Minn
Bratland
Heart Fund drive totals in Stoddard exceed $166
Viola Groeschel, chairwoman, reports $166.65 collected for the Heart Fund in Stoddard. Assisting were Lois Groeschel and Mmes Katherine Twite Melvin Fischer James Halvorson Milford Bryhn and Walter Beitlich.
Pair On Last Lap Of World Tour
ETTRICK Wis Mr and Mrs Dudley Stetzer are on a world tour that has covered Hawaii Japan China Thailand India Egypt Jordan Turkey Greece and Italy. They are now on the last lap and currently in Spain. Mrs Stetzer formerly Ruth Hagestad is the daughter of Mrs Martha Hagestad while Stetzer is formerly of Melrose area. Their home is at Geneva TL.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ettrick, Wis
Dudley Stetzer
Hawaii
Japan
China
Thailand
India
Egypt
Jordan
Turkey
Greece
Italy
Spain
Stetzer
Ruth Hagestad
Martha Hagestad
Melrose
Geneva
Kickapoo Area Students Take National Merit Test
Twenty one Kickapoo Area Schools pupils took the 1963 National Merit Scholarship qualifying test at Viola High School. West Lima sent five students, Viola seven, Readstown three, and Soldiers Grove six.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Viola
Wis
Kickapoo
Viola High School
West Lima
Readstown
Soldiers Grove
Substitute Teacher Stepping In At Highlandville School
Spring Grove Minnesota. Mrs Harris Hanson fills in as substitute teacher at Highlandville School during Mrs Irving Thompson’s illness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spring Grove
Minn
Harris Hanson
Highlandville School
Irving Thompson
Serving Uncle Sam in the military highlights
A parade of servicemen from Iowa and Wisconsin details their training, deployments, and duties. Pfc Galen Schultz completes a 28 week microwave radio course at Fort Monmouth New Jersey while entering service in 1962. Pvt William Rolfe participates in cold weather exercise in Korea and trained at Fort Leonard Wood. Airman Basie Kearney enters medical service school after basic training at Lackland. Donald Adams completes recruit training at Great Lakes. John Johnson serves aboard USS Turner after Mediterranean duty. Pvt Robert Cline assigned to 82nd Ordnance in Korea. Creg Seafe undergoes duty training aboard USS Oriskany off California. James Solsrud trains at Keesler Air Force Base. Spec 4 Donald Anderson on leave from Ft. Bragg with Korea duty ahead. Pvt Roger Asleson arrives at Landes France.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Galen Schultz
Robert W. Schultz
Tomah
Signal Center
Ft. Monmouth
N.J
Army
Ft. Leonard Wood
William Rolfe
Rolfe
Johnson St
la Crosse
Sandra
Stoddard
Korea
Basie Thomas Kearney
Lawrence Kearney
Ferryville
Greenville Afb
Miss
Kearney
Lackland Afb
Tex
Donald Adams
Clyde Adams
Sparta
Naval Training Center
Great Lakes
John Johnson
Joe Johnson
Bangor
Turner
Sixth Fleet
Mediterranean
Robert Cline
David Cline
Vesper
82Nd Ordnance Company
Cline
Creg Scafe
Clayton Seafe
Uss
Oriskany
California
James Solsrud
Gunder Solsrud
Whitehall
Keesler Afb
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Science Club
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Mary Snippen
Tri-County Co-Op
Waukon Restaurants
Iowa Restaurant Association
Minnesota
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General Science
Pam Johnson
Anne Gallagher
Linda Starkey
Preston
Lisbon
Rogers
Vernon Fair Board
Tremplo
Houston Gop
Craig Beecher
Ein
Crosse Tribune
W. Lang
Methodist Church
PDC
Stanley W. Peterson
Kickapoo Area
Uncle Sam
Solsrud
Universal Photo
Universal Photo Service
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