Tomah High Students Enter In West Central Event
Tomah High School pupils compete in a Sparta contest with entries in humorous declamation original oratory and extemporaneous reading. Participants include Ronnie Kruis hak Virginia Witt Phil Holtprop Peter Jaffe Ardell Zastrow Ruth Ann Hilger Lyda Lea Cline Barbara Carson Arlene Chapman Phyllis Kortbein Sharron Fischer Janice Erickson James Cunningham Leland Hedding and alternates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tomah
Wis
Sparta
Ronnie Kruishak
Virginia Witt
Tom Peterson
Jack Heuerman
Phil Holtprop
Peter Jaffe
Paul Jensen
Beverly Mary
David Cline
Craig Scott
Jeff Warren
Gordon Stelter
Lyda Lea Cline
Barbara Carson
Deanne Krueger
Evelyn Nelson
Ardell Zastrow
Ruth Ann Hilger
Stephany Cremer
Agnes Fischner
Arlene Chapman
Phyllis Kortbein
Sharron Fischer
Janice Erickson
James
Riverside Hotel to be razed for Schilling expansion
Galesville Wisconsin residents will see the old Riverside hotel torn down this week as the three story stone structure is cut to two floors and reroofed in a fireproof design. The hotel part and later living quarters will be removed or converted as Schilling Electric rebuilds the north block section after a recent plant fire. Remaining tenants relocate as crews begin dismantling the building with tear down set for Saturday.
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Galesville
Wis
Riverside
Schilling Electric Co
Schilling Company
Schilling
Vernon Seversons
James Cram
Lake Road
Harold Oksnee
Ethan Bockenhauer
Ethel Beirne
Charles Johnson
J. W. Bills
J. C. Stewart
Lay Workers Aid In Program Of Lutheran Welfare Group
Sparta Wisconsin special report about Lutheran Welfare Society efforts led by Rev A E Severud Milwaukee to unify lay workers and clergy. Monroe county cases last year totaled nine with leaders named to serve as Lutheran fare leaders across parishes in Cashton Es ther Stenerson Tomah Sparta and Wilton areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lutheran Welfare Group
Sparta
Wis
Lutheran Welfare Society
A. E. Severud
Ilwaukee
Trinity Lutheran Church
Severud
Milwaukee
Disa
Monroe County
Ollie Swanson
Lutheran Welfare
Evangelical Lutheran Church
Tor
Miss Swanson
Res
Lorraine Peper
Fish Creek
Milner Olstad
Portland
N. R
Esther Stenerson
Trinity
Ellen Olson
Lommanuel
Matt Haakenstad
Betheny
L. C. Jensen
Cashton
Dean Schuman
St. Luke's
Glendale
J. E Jacobson
Elroy
R. W. Martalock
St. Paul's
Wilton
A. J. Gess
Phone Firm Reports Wisconsin Operations and Finances
The Community Telephone Co. of Wisconsin reports total assets of 1 714 601 83 and 1949 net operating revenue of 10 056 69 after taxes and expenses. Exchanges at Arcadia Blair Osseo and Whitehall show varying gross revenues and fixed charge allocations. company HQ is in Black River Falls.
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Whitehall
Wis
Community Telephone Co. of
Wisconsin
Arcadia Exchange
Blair
Osseo Exchange
Black River Falls
Instructional School For VFW Auxiliary Members Held
A VFW auxiliary school of instruction met in Waukon with instructor Mrs. Martha Nugent of Dubuque guiding the session. New officers elected include Mrs. Leonard Campbell as president and other officers: Mrs. William Hoffman senior vice president Mrs. G A Rumpf junior vice president Mrs. Alfred Hanson treasurer Mrs. Arthur Larson chaplain Mrs. Mark Campbell conductor Mrs. Ruth Bloxham yard and Mrs. Otto Martin trustee.
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Waukon
VFW
Martha Nugent
Dubuque
Ruth Bloxham
Yard
Otto Martin
Viroqua High Class Selects Play Title
Viroqua Wisconsin special report Juniors at Viroqua High will present The Inner Willy as their annual class play Thursday evening March 30. The production is directed by Betty Olson English instructor with Lucille Frederick student assistant.
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Viroqua
Wis
Viroqua High School
Willy
Betty Olson
Lucille Frederick
Holmen Plans Variety Show at High School
Holmen Wisconsin special report says a variety show sponsored by Holmen high school music mothers will be held in the school gym Friday March 13 at 8 15 p m. Pupils from the high school and area schools perform. Committee members are Mrs Lynn Olson Mrs Ansel Brat berg Mr Frank Sjolander and Mr Norman Grannum. Proceeds fund new uniforms for the ad. Public invited.
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Holmen, Wis
Holmen Hig School
Gra
Holmen
Mmes
Lynn Olson
Ansel Bratberg
Frank Sjolander
Norman Grannum
Lenten Service Topic Announced in Holmen Church
The Rev. E. T. Anderson continues his Lenten sermon series with What shall I do with Jesus on Wednesday evening March 29 at the Holmen church. Earl Briggs will sing a solo as the service begins at 8 pm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Holmen
Wis
E. T. Anderson
Jesus
Holmen Church
Anderson
Earl Briggs
Hoegh Couple Return From Southern States Trip
Spring Grove residents Mr and Mrs Karl Hoegh returned home after a journey through several southern states. The trip included visits to multiple cities and sightseeing stops, with the couple reporting enjoyable experiences and renewed energy.
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Spring Grove
Minn
Mrs
Karl Hoegh
States
Wisconsin chinchilla raisers organize in Sparta
Sparta area chinchilla breeders met Tuesday to form a western Wisconsin group affiliated with the state organization. Henry Schotten was named secretary treasurer as local officers to be named later. Breeders shared practices and discussed an educational program and showing animals at national and state shows amid high fur prices.
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Sparta
Wis
Wisconsin
Henry Schotten
Ty Glen E. Moorhead
Frank A. Garvey
Kay
Lynxville
Glen E. Moorhead
Alma Center
K. M. Larson
Vernie Enders
Viroqua
Charles J. Harder
South Ttn St
la Crosse
Mac Kress
Tomah
William Talg
Hustler
John J. Neuman
Blair Legion Holds Auction at Memorial Park Blair Wis
A Blair community auction will be held at Memorial Park on Saturday March 25 starting at 11 00 a m Anyone may list items with the clerk before 10 30 a m Items include household furnishings antiques farm machinery and more The Blair high school band will perform at noon under Everett Berg The Legion auxiliary will serve lunch on the grounds The sale is sponsored by the Knudtson Mattison post of the American Legion.
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Blair
Wis
Memorial Park
Blair High School
Everett Berg
The
Legion Auxiliary
Knudtson-Mattison Post
American Legion
Marigold Dairies Hosts Producers Meeting
Marigold dairies will host milk producers in Gale area at Gale city hall on March 24. State speakers will discuss milk quality production regulations and related topics. T C Main will show films and state officials including M H Ford J Taylor will speak. Dr. George Failing and health officials will also attend.
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Galesville
Wis
Marigold Dairies
Gale Area
T. C. Main
Trempealeau Coset7
M. H. Ford
J Taylor
George Failing
Winona
Houston Man Begins 53rd Year on Board
Caledonia Wis special P F Hayes of Mayville township begins his 53rd year as a member of the Houston county board of supervisors. Hayes was re elected in recent voting and has served on the board since 1898 and as chairman since 1910.
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Caledonia
Wis
P. F. Hayes
Mayville Township
Houston County Board of Supervisors
Hayes
Salem Seniors Name Class Stage Show
West Salem high school seniors select The Mad Hatter as class play and begin rehearsals under the direction of Marie Sanders. Cast to be announced later.
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West Salem
Wis
West Salem High School
Marie Sanders
Trempealeau County Vehicle Registrations 1949 Totals
Trempealeau county motor vehicle owners paid 137 185 77 toward Wisconsin department receipts totaling nearly 23 million in 1949. Trempealeau registered 6 440 autos and 2 008 trucks. 62 trailers and 21 buses plus 44 motorcycles. State totals include 210 736 trucks and 10 171 motorcycles.
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Whitehall
Wis
Trempealeau County
State
Jackson County
Buffalo County
Tremaleau
Wisconsin
State Motor Vehicle Department
Trempealeau
De Soto Catholic Card Party Raises 72 in Receipts
A St. Patrick's day card party by the De Soto Catholic church filled 15 tables. High scorers were Mrs. A Becker and Gregory Lucey, with Marguerette McCormick and V. C. Lander holding the high score. Low scorers were Mrs. Hell Hoyjan and Dom Cina. The event added 20 from door receipts and 52 from a Norma Hansen oil painting sale.
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DE Soto
Wis
A Becker
Gregory Lucey
Marguerette McCormick
Hell Hoyjan
Dom Cina
Norma Hansen
Stage Sparta 6 County Test Set for Saturday
Sparta high school selects finalists for league forensic contest after elimination events this week. Competing schools include Black River Falls Manston Tomah Viroqua Westby and Sparta. Winners earning A ratings on Saturday advance to the district contest in La Crosse on April 1.
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Sparta
Wis
Sparta High School
Daniel Richardson
Janice Brockman
Gerry Aeeen
Roger Kellar
Robert Hering
Kathryn Sullivan
Alison O'Connell
George Burke
Garnet Rigg
la Crosse
Elroy Farm Home Burns in Wisconsin Blaze
Elroy Wisconsin firemen battled a house fire at Ernest Downing's farm home five miles west of Elroy. Neighbor Bernard Bender spotted the blaze delaying discovery until it spread from the kitchen to the second floor. The home, valued at about 6000 dollars, was destroyed though some first floor contents were saved. A second flare in the barn area occurred around 7 30 p m as debris from the house burned. Downing runs a local trucking business.
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Elroy
Wis
Ernest Downing
Bernard Bender
Downing
Hillsboro
Frank Aynes
Waukon Baptists Get New Pastor
The Rev. Buford Hall has assumed duties as pastor of the Waukon Baptist church. Hall comes to Waukon from Washington Iowa. He is married and the father of three children.
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Waukon, Ia
Buford Hall
Waukon Baptist Church
Waukon
Washington, Ia
Vernon Fair Dates Set for September 20 to 24
Vernon county fair board officials announced the 94th Vernon Fair will run September 20 through 24 1950. Oren G Johnson secretary named superintendents for horses cattle swine sheep poultry crops foods clothing and household furnishings painting and photography 4 H and junior home economics 4 H and junior agriculture education horse racing and grandstand. An auto thrill show Crash Thompson Thrill Show is booked for July 23. Earl Jefson Westby appointed to fill Rudolph Nustad’s unexpired term.
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Vernon County Fair
Orbec Sherry
Lester Glewen
W. J. Shallock
H. H. Seiler
Elvin S. Stevens
Crash Thompson
Earl Jefson
Westby
Rudolph Nustad
District WSCS Sparta meeting features Yoruba speaker
Nathani el A. Adibi, a 26 year old Nigerian student at Evanston Collegiate Institute, spoke to 125 women at the central district WSCS meeting in Sparta about his Yoruba heritage and Christian mission aims. Officers and secretaries were installed by Conference president Mrs. Dean W. Irish as district leadership was announced.
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Sparta
Wis
Nathaniel A. Adibi
Evanston Collegiate Institute
Central District
Women's Society of Christian Service
First Methodist Church
J. Pierce Newell
la Crosse
Ra Young
Carrie Owen
William Benedict
William Johnson
Arkansas
William A. Johnson
Ermon Cass
Viroqua
Ruth Maves
Harley Christenson
Marshfield
Mercer
la Farge
U. S
Adibi
West Africa
New York
Legion Auxiliary Meeting Highlights GI Benefits Talk
The Bredlow Ewing post of the American Legion and its auxiliary met in KP hall. Scott Johns of Viroqua spoke on GI benefits for veterans. Auxiliaries approved contributions to heart and cancer funds, Red Cross, Salvation Army, and approved purchasing 1000 poppies for the annual sale. Guests included Mrs Johns and Mrs Skarda of Viroqua.
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Ontario
Wis
Bredlow-Ewing Post
American Legion
KP Hall
Scott Johns
Viroqua
Vernon County Service
Heart Fund
Cancer Control Fund
Red Cross
Salvation Army
Virgie Skarda
Allamakee County Imposes Truck Weight Limits
Allamakee county supervisors set a weight limit on county highways due to thaws. Maximum gross weight for single axles is eight thousand pounds for dual trucks. Signs marking the limits have been posted.
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Waukon
Allamakee
Monroe County Committee Rejects Ridgeville Petitions
The Monroe County school committee led by K. A. Curran rejected petitions from 11 Ridgeville residents seeking to attach to the Tomah district. The action preserves Ridgeville section 10 and other farms in district No. 4 for elementary use while considering Gray and Rock Edge districts for potential hearings.
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Sparta
Wis
Monroe County School Committee
K. A. Curran
Cashton
Court House
Town of
Ridgeville
Tomah
Union Free High School
Norewalk
Leslie Wallerman
Wilton Union Free High
Wallerman
Nidgeville
Wilton and
Norwalk Union Free High School
Enterprise School
No. 5
Joint Ridgeville
Wilton
Lyda Lee
David Kline
Lewis Rubhle
Camp McCoy Office Hours Announced
The public information office at Camp McCoy announces the post is closed Saturdays Sundays and federal holidays. Regular business hours are 8 a m to 4 30 p m Monday through Friday with offices opening a half hour earlier.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Camp Mccoy
Wis
Public Information Office
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Tri-State Egg Masters
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Clara Olson
Erdman Olson
Chinchilla
Blair Legion
Houston Man
St.Joseph
Salem
Elroy Farm
Waukon Baptists
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Vernon
WSCS
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E. J. Schneider
Bowery Boys
Rocky Lane
Loc Leeee
Monroe
Temple
Blondie
Theis Letess
Chinatown
Johnny Mack Brown
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Sunshine Family
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