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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Mar 31, 1950
Page
13
Waukon Iowa extends Easter break as roads are impassable for school buses. Public schools close April 5 and reopen April 10 due to 2.66 inches of rain last weekend. County highway maintenance reports "horrible" road conditions with an embargo on highway 3 south. St Patrick’s will still observe Easter break April 5 to 11 per Rev E J McDonald.
The Winneshiek district Scout meeting at the Congregational church gym drew 49 officers and leaders. Frank Barth presented Scouter pins to new leaders Dick Daniels, Don Hunzinker, Carl Nichols, and Ray Staley. A nominating slate named G. W. Heuser as district vice-chairman and D. W. Worthington as district commissioner, among others.
La Crescent Minnesota March PTA meeting showcased student project work from all grades. Principal Alvin Grob noted two initiated reforms boosting home school cooperation and a student council formed earlier this year with two-month terms and rotating members led by Leon Hart as president.
Sparta high school singers tune up for the district music festival in La Crosse on April 15. Readings include Norma Erickson soprano Lois Gajewski soprano Carolyn Madland soprano Carol Hutson mezzo soprano Janice Brockman alto Roger Hallingstad baritone Richard Woodworth tenor Charles Schang baritone Richard Hutson bass Dick Rudkin, plus trios and quartets. Accompanists listed and vocal instructor Louise Darling noted.
Cashton FFA to hold annual dinner Monday April 3 at the high school. Clarence Bonsack state board member will speak. Hayward Anderson will discuss vocational agriculture benefits. Melvin Braun gives welcoming address with Palmer Melby responding. E R Olson adviser.
The Angelo Public Schools PTA will sponsor a bake sale in April to fund the hot lunch program. The April 19 meeting featured a conservation theme with a Negro skit by Danny Stone and Joe Dahlby. Performances included vocal numbers by Ruth and Bernice Kelsey and a reading by Barbara Ottum and John Strom.
Mr and Mrs Louis Lesby learn their daughter in law M Sgt and Mrs W C Jaeger with son Gary have landed at Camp Stoneman California from Okinawa Sgt Jaeger will take a leave after processing and visit relatives in Sparta and Detroit Michigan He will attend an army school in Cheyenne Wyoming after the leave.
Decorah provision announces a $50 reward for locating the body of Nels Tinjum who drowned on March 7 after tumbling into Dry Run creek. The fund is contributed by DC Beverage Co and local businesses including A R Coffeen Floyd Hexom Oneota Bowling Club Johnson Service Station G F Baker and Son Decorah State Bank Security Trust and Savings Bank Decorah Journal and Public Opinion.
Harland Ingvalson of Spring Grove Minnesota son of Mr and Mrs Ole C Ingvalson is among the few students to earn the gold letter A at the University of Minnesota College of Agriculture. He maintains a B or higher average, leads in activities and displays all around constructive ability. He also won a livestock judging team prize and received a book Breeds of Livestock in America for their first place finish at the Red River Valley show in Crookston in February.
Correction from Eitzen Minnesota states Rev Frank Ehlert is pastor of St Peter s church Union township Caledonia replacing Rev Karl Gurgel who previously served both St John s Lutheran Caledonia and St Peter s A Milwaukee call to Rev Gurgel was rejected by St John s members National forests total seven and a half million acres in Utah
In Sparta Wisconsin Judge Bruce Beilfuss denied Robert Ernest Brown a petition to take his eight year old daughter to Oregon for 30 days. Brown agreed the child should stay with his mother in Wisconsin while he and his second wife visit Oregon and he would seek court approval before any future move. Brown a disabled veteran with 100 percent injuries was advised to seek relief in Oregon, and the judge warned against removing the child from state without a court order. Also a Federal Land Bank foreclosed on Gilbert Gerke for 2312 dollars plus costs.
Decorah district manager L. H. Hurlbut says 1949 projects include new lines to Preston and Austin Minnesota. Additional Decorah outflows reach Elkader West Union Calmar Fort Atkinson and Ossian with 100 phones added to Decorah exchange bringing total above 2.
Harriet Schlitz of Caledonia is cast in Song at the Scaffold to be staged Saturday April 1 at 8 15 p m in the St Teresa college auditorium Winona. The Teresa players produce and Donald J Waters directs the drama based on a Emmet Lavery adaptation from a Gertrude con le Fort novel.
The Dresbach Parent-Teachers Association will hold a regular meeting Monday April 3 at 7 30 p m in the school house. Entertainment follows the business session and lunch will be served.
Clergymen in Ettrick Wisconsin publish Holy Week schedules with multiple communion and festival services. Rev K M Arberg leads Palm Sunday and Easter events at Ettrick and Blair churches. Norwegian and English services slated across North Beaver Creek French Creek and Tamarack congregations. Special music noted, offerings support missions, Easter sunrise at Zion Blair and Catholic mass across Palm Good Friday and Easter Sunday.
Thirty seven Trempealeau county Girl Scout leaders and committee members met at Whitehall Lutheran church to discuss camping options with Black River Falls troops. Camp Decorah openings and upcoming county play days were announced, with plans for a May 9 county meeting and a council event in Osseo.
Decorah IA reports 1949 property damage from automobile accidents in Winneshiek County totaled 147385, about 20000 more than 1948. District 10 saw 43 fatalities with Winneshiek accounting for one sixth. Teen drivers caused most fatalities, prompting higher insurance rates. driver training at Decorah High School earns praise.
The Lansing Kiwanis club hosts its annual farmers night Monday with Charles Worcester of the WMT farm department as guest speaker. More than 100 members are expected to attend.
Residents of Coles Valley between Sparta and Tomah heard tax cost and impact details if their area joins Tomah or Sparta high school districts. A Monroe county committee meeting chaired by A Curran featured Tomah and Sparta officials discussing past petitions to join a district for schooling.
Trempealeau Wisconsin special report notes the annual inspection of the Trempealeau OES chapter Tuesday evening with Ruth Taube grand conductress of Wisconsin and Ina Schierb as guests of honor. Sixty five attended including members from Galesville and Fountain City chapters. Marvin Fugina served as grand sentinel of the state. A potluck supper followed at 6 30 p m.
Prairie Woolen mill in Prairie Du Chien Wisconsin plans to close once current orders are filled. Mar wa Dyrud manager told foremen and staff departments will shut down as orders complete and a full report on the plant condition and future prospects will be given at the Kiwanis club meeting Monday.
Joseph Hofer, after meeting trains in Caledonia for 35 years to handle mail, express packages and freight, has turned the job over to Lawrence Karels.
Census work in Gale Ville will be conducted by Mrs. Vilas Cram while Gale town enumerators are Lloyd Thurston and Mrs. Conrad Flugstad. They begin April 1 after a class in Arcadia that trained the workers.
Sparta Wisconsin special report states Lyle Rugg lost control of his car one mile south of Cataract Monday at 7:30 p m when his trunk B vehicle struck a shoulder and skidded into a bridge. Left rear of the car sustained damage per Traffic Officer Willis Young.
The region hosts ghost-like Joshua trees soaring beyond measurable heights, their spindly forms a striking contrast to the lilies that accompany desert flora, illustrating the varied plant life of arid lands.
Census enumerators for Houston and Fillmore counties have been announced by district supervisor Karl Rolevaag. Crews are training and to begin work Saturday. farmers are urged to complete agricultural questionnaires before arrivals.
VIROQUA Wisconsin Special M Gt Leo L Heidorn longtime army and air force recruiter in Viroqua is reassigned to Minneapolis for an April 17 transfer He will head NRD northern recruiting district and supervise recruitment policy and a new recruiter's manual Heidorn active in Masons Shrines Kiwanis Knights of Pythias and American Legion and will keep his home in Viroqua
Mr and Mrs Charles Benrud of St Paul were recent visitors at the Olaf Torvie home in Spring Grove Minnesota on a local social call during their stay in the area.
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