Indian Mission Scouts Contest Ends With Party
The Indian Mission school hosted a Boy Scout and Girls Scout contest. after the girl’s loss the boys were treated to a party on May 18. A medicine dance was held Saturday night and all day Sunday at Blackdeer place east of Iron Mound. attendees were members of the local gang. Tom Thunder died May 15 1949 in La Crosse hospital after living near Shamrock Store and serving as Old Dandy’s place appointee. Funeral planned next Thursday at Hunter bridge. The Winnebago tribe meets June 1 at Adam Thundercloud’s to discuss tribal business outside tribal lands.
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Indian Mission School
Blackdeer Place
Iron Mound
Tom Thunder
la Crosse Hospital
Tom
Doctor Big Nose’s Place
Shamrock Store
Hunter Bridge
Wisconsin
Adam Thundercloud
Charles R. Lowe
Cloud
Black River Falls
Bachelor Advantage Cited Over Threats to Wife
A La Farge Enterprise item notes that being single avoids spousal targeting. The brief frames bachelor status as a shield against violence toward a spouse, reflecting community commentary on safety and relationships.
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la Farge Enterprise
Garden of Eden claim tied to Galesville bluff area
The Rev D O Van Siyke asserted the original Garden of Eden lay near Galesville with the tall bluffs forming walls. Today Galesville thrives as a green, scenic spot, yet locals resist clearing unsightly areas or expanding facilities for summer visitors. They prefer other places for recreation, despite the beauty surrounding them.
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D. O. van Siyke
Garden of Eden
Galesville
The Advantage of a Wonderful Vocabulary
A brief aphorism by Ralph Nuzum in Vernon County Censor extols a rich vocabulary for describing a shapely girl without physical gestures.
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Ralph Nuzum
Vernon County
Territorial Centennial Celebration Promises Neighborly Reunions
The Caledonia Journal notes a four day Territorial Centennial in early July with no carnival acts, but extensive opportunities for locals and visitors to visit and reminisce. The emphasis is on rekindling old fashioned neighborliness and conversations over past days.
Wasted Smiles and a Pyramid Club Invitation
Two women invited the writer to join their pyramid club last week, a rare social moment in contrast to a confirmed bachelor’s reluctance. The note appears in Viola News with a light, humorous tone.
Noahs Ark Riddle on Vermin and Missing Beasts
The note ponders how Noah could fit many species into the ark and questions where later varieties and vermin like snails snakes skunks opossums and turtles originated in abundance. Hokah
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Animal Kingdom
Noah
Optimism of Youth Cited in Sparta Herald Item
The Sparta Herald quotes a dialog about future fortunes among youths. It notes predictions that some will die, depend on others, be self supporting, become well to do, or grow rich, illustrating sustained youthful optimism.
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Sparta Herald
Monroe Rural Schools Hold 1949 Commencement
Monroe County schools plan May 28 graduation at Tomah high school auditorium with Mae Roach of Stevens Point Teachers College as speaker. The program includes class march at 2 p.m., invocation by Rev Norman Nelson, vocal selections by Mrs. Clarice Bessey, diplomas, honors, and a noon luncheon for graduates. A parade and floats precede the ceremony.
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Tomah
Wis
Ollie Swanson
Monroe County
Mae Roach
Stevens Point
Miss Swanson
Superior Avenue
Sunday School Picnic Marks Holmen Summer Closure
Holmen Lutheran Sunday school will end for the summer on Sunday May 29 with an open air service led by Rev Kenneth R Torvik at 10 am in Holmen park Attendance awards will be given after the service followed by a picnic dinner Each family should bring a covered dish and their own sandwiches and table service The last regular classes are May 22 and pupils should return their books
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Holmen
Wis
Baccalaureate Service in Westby Church Set
Fully Devoted a sermon text chosen by Rev Jacob Anderson Our Savior s pastor for Westby seniors baccalaureate Sunday at 8 pm in Westby Coon Prairie Lutheran church Rev H O Aasen liturgist Sophia Hermanson organist and choir directed by Aasen will perform Send Out Thy Light as part of the service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Westby
Wis
Jacob Andreason
Our Savior
Westby Coon Prairie Lutheran Church
H. O. Aasen
Coon Prairie Church
Sophia Hermanson
Aasen
Whalan Lutherans Hold Cleanup Day
Members of the Whalan Lutheran congregation and Ladies Aid will gather for a cleanup day at the church and parish house Tuesday afternoon May 24. The group will meet in the evening to discuss buying an oil burner furnace for the church. The event takes place at the parish house.
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Whalan
Minn
Whalan Lutheran Congregation
Ladies Aid
Ontario Legion Plans Memorial Day Rites
The Bredlow Ewing post of American Legion Ontario and its auxiliary formed committees to organize Memorial Day rites. Joe Ott and Richard Williams were named for the Legion, and Mrs John Boldon Mrs Paul Skarda and Mrs George Downing for the auxiliary. Poppy sale duties went to Mrs Caroline Skarda Mrs Daisy Downing Mrs Irma Sheldon Mrs Vesta Heath Mrs Ona Karl and Mrs Vera Larson.
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Ontario
Wis
Bredlow-Ewing
American Legion
Joe Ott
Richard Williams
The
Legion
John Boldon
Paul Skarda
George Downing
Auxiliary
Caroline Skarda
Daisy Downing
Irma Sheldon
Vesta Heath
Ona Karl
Vera Larson
Ontario High seniors embark on two day class trip
Fifteen of Ontario high school's senior class of 22 joined a two day journey to La Crosse Winona and nearby areas. Principal Howard Heding served as adviser along with Miss Glennie Dunbar and Velma Joseph. Roy Grant drove the bus.
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Ontario, Wis
Ontario High School
la Crosse
Winona
Howard Heding
Glennie Dunbar
Velma Joseph
Roy Grant
Blair Baccalaureate Services Set Sunday
Blair high school will hold a baccalaureate service at Zion Lutheran church at 8 15 p m Sunday May 22 The address titled The Indispensable Commodity will be given by Rev Melvin P Kaatrud and the high school chorus will sing
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Blair
Wis
Blair High School
Zion Lutheran Church
Melvin P. Kaatrud
McGregor Invasion Days Set for June 4 and 5
The third annual Invasion days celebration in McGregor Iowa sponsored by the American Legion will run Saturday and Sunday June 4 and 5. River boat races and other Mississippi River events headline the program with a fireworks display Sunday night. A carnival rides and concessions, a drum corps and several bands are scheduled with more attractions to be announced.
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Mcgregor
The
American Legion
Mississippi
Onion Bill of Sparta Builds 1949 Harvest Across Three Farms
Born William Worchester Martin Nez Johnson in Vera Cruz New Mexico on February 25 1875 the 74 year old Negro known as Onion Bill to Sparta Wisconsin residents built his onion based stock across 18 acres near Melvina 40 acres at Leon and 30 acres east of Leon He arrived in Wisconsin at age 20 driven by farm wage offers and recalls starting at 20 a month rising to 40 He also spent time in Missouri and Kansas trading scrap metal and coins The vandals who destroyed his home near Leon remain at large and he has since rebuilt a new shack near the Earl Fox farm He continues to grow vegetables for Sparta tables with his sister living in Greenfield Iowa
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Sparta
Wis
Vera Cruz
N. M
William Worchester Martin Nez Johnson
Esteen
Melvina
Leon
Wisconsin
Tomah
Missouri
Bill
Kansas
Earl Fox
Greenfield
Galesville Doctors Attend Eau Claire Postgraduate Clinic
Galesville physicians Dr. H. A. Jegi and Dr. Elmer Rohde attended a post graduate clinic in Eau Claire last week. Instructors from the University of Wisconsin University of Illinois and Marquette university led sessions on newborn care emotional problems in children X ray discussions and heart surgery topics.
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Galesville
Wis
H. A. Jegi
Elmer Rohde
Eau Claire
University of Wisconsin
University of Illinois
Marquette University
D. A. Comstock Quits Court Bailiff Post After 16 Years
Houston Minnesota district court bailiff D. A. Comstock resigns after sixteen years of service. Sheriff Beryl Kerringan appoints Raymond O Connor to succeed him. O Connor begins duties with the opening of the district court in Caledonia.
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Houston, Minn
D. A. Comstock
Houston
Beryl Kerringan
Raymond O’connor
O’connor
Caledonia
Kendall Hall Hosts First Use For Town Baccalaureate
Kendall Wisconsin special report says Kendall's new Community hall will host the baccalaureate service for Kendall high school graduates on Sunday May 22 Rev Sheridan of Elroy will deliver the address Commencement on May 26 with Dr Roy Gunning of La Crosse as speaker The 1949 graduation class includes Leo Benson Merle Berg Philip Dwyer Donnaphee Eberhardt David Gammon Elmer Gernetzke Adeline Kennedy Marlys Lindahl Florence Klump Reda Meyer Evelyn Nicolai Valeria Olson John Pollard Charles Riley Charles Schanke Marlene Schendel Keith Schuman Kenneth Schuman Caroline Sickert Robert Smith William Sheridan Edna Spohn Harry Thonesen Marie Urban Daonne Weiland Mary White Clarence Wildes Dean Woodard and Robert Zirk
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Kendall
Wis
Kendall High School
Sheridan of
Elroy
Roy Gunning
la Crosse
Leo Benson
Merle Berg
Philip Dwyer
Donnaphee Eberhardt
David Gammon
Elmer Gernetzke
Adeline Kennedy
Marlys Lindahl
Florence Klump
Reda Meyer
Evelyn Nicolai
Valeria Olson
John Pollard
Charles Riley
Charles Schanke
Marlene Schendel
Keith Schuman
Kenneth Schuman
Caroline Sickert
Robert Smith
William Sheridan
Edna Spohn
Harry Thonesen
Marie Urban
Daonne Weiland
Mary White
Clarence Wildes
Dean Woodard
Robert Zirk
Coulee Region Calendar May 22 23 24 25 27 and 28 events
Sunday events include Sparta parade climaxing the Seventh District American Legion convention at 2:30 PM and Luther League activities at Spring Grove and Black Hammer. Villa Louis opening at Prairie du Chien with rodeo tours. Baccalaureate in Black River Falls. May 23 Lansing Iowa hosts Lansing bridge sale and alumni events. Canton Minnesota Rebekah lodge and auxiliary meetings. May 24 Waukon High School graduation. rural and city graduations across Strum, Blair, West Salem and more. May 27 Black River Falls Firemen’s Ball. Blair commencement. Onalaska Legion carnival. West Salem and Pigeon Falls activities. May 28 Tomah rural school commencements and Monroe County events.
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Sparta
American Legion Convention
Luther League
Spring Grove
Trinity Lutheran Church
Black Hammer Lutheran Church
Villa Louis
Prairie du Chien
Black River Falls
Lansing
American Legion Auxiliary
Old City Hall
Rebekah Lodge
Lynn Russell
Canton
Minn
Waukon
Strum
St. Paul’s Lutheran Church
Hamlin
Plainview
Big Creek
Upper Bennett Valley
Bruce Valley
Pike
Brick Riverview
Johnson Valley
Brick
Gibson
Whitehall City Hall
Pleasantville
Caswell
Fly Creek
Huskelhus
North Branch
Daggett
Corall City
Fuller Coulee
Irvin Coulee
Pigeon Falls
Western Wisconsin Dairy Quality Fieldman’s Association
Eastern
Star Meeting
Masonic Hall
Blair City
Chapultepec
Riverside
Pleasant View
Carpenter
Larkin
Brookside
Reynolds
Sunnyside
Valley View
King’s Valley
Rockland
WSCS
Arcadia
Oak Ridge
Cortland
Penny
Oakdale
North Creek
Lewis Valley
Dodge
Blair
Evangelical United Brethren Church
Iowa
Allamakee
Preston
Bell Telephone Company
New Exchange
Prosper Cemetery _ society
Frank Wickett
School House
Caledonia
Britzen Minn
Onalaska
American Legion
West Salem High School
Farm Bureau
History Is Made In Tomah Veterans Form Winnebago Group
In Tomah Wisconsin on May 21 the Wisconsin Winnebago Indian veterans became the first of its kind in the state and nation. James Smoke Chief Daybreak was sworn in as president in Winnebago tongue with other officers Murray Whiterabbit James Thundercloud and Rev Mitchell Whiterabbit. The event linked old and new America as Sherman tanks of the 32nd division rolled by amid spontaneous applause.
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Menomonies
Tomah
Wisconsin Winnebago Veterans
Thundercloud
Scott Mokey
Daybreak
James Smoke
Murray Whiterabbit
Drew
Mitchell Whiterabbit
Danny
Leeward C. Lee
Tribune
Wis
America
Wisconsin
Chief Thunder
First Indian Veterans Organization
Air Force
J. Sanford Decorah
University of Wisconsin
Andrew Thundercloud
Wittenberg
Camp McCoy
Winnebagos
Elroy Seniors Plan Closing Events For May
Elroy Wis Special senior class plans closing activities. Baccalaureate in the school gym on May 29 at 8 pm with Rev James J Sheridan and Rev F E Oldder guiding prayers and benediction. Senior dance after the May 25 banquet featuring Louise Rendall and a Baraboo male octet.
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Elroy
Wis
Elroy High School
James J. Sheridan
St. Patrick’s Catholic Church
F. E. Olderr
Our Savior’s Lutheran Church
Louise Rendall
Baraboo
Blair House Change of Ownership in Blair Wisconsin
In Blair Wisconsin a real estate deal closed making Mr and Mrs Ray Nereng new owners of the R V Eirschele home. Possession is due next month with the Nerengs planning to move by the latter part of June. The Eirschele family will relocate to Constantine Michigan where Eirschele will manage a cooperative creamery.
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Blair, Wis
Blair
Ray Nereng
R. V. Eirschele
Nerengs
Ejirschele
Constantine
Mich
Eirschele
Excavation Begins for Viroqua Lutheran Church Site
Excavation works start at the South Main street site for the new Viroqua Lutheran church under supervising engineer Clarence Guillaume of Caledonia Minnesota.
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Viroqua
Wis
South Main Street
Clarence Guillaume
Caledonia, Minn
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Caledonia Journal
Viola News
Monroe
Patricia Ernster
Gertrude Rath
Loretto High School
Geraldine Gardner
Whalan Lutherans
Ontario Legion
Legion II
Onion Bill
Kendall Hall
Blair House
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