82 Years Of Close Association With Church
Mrs Mahala Campbell of 127 South 11th street is the sole surviving charter member of La Crosse First Presbyterian, active since age 13 in 1867. She witnessed the church grow toward a new $100000 building, recalls early days with Rev J Erwin Smith, and credits faith, discipline, and caution regarding smoking and drinking for her longevity.
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Mahala Campbell
South 11Th Street
First Presbyterian Church of
First Presbyterian Church
Cargill
West Avenue
Cass Street
Susan Campbell
Hogan School
la Crosse
Campbell
Thompson
Southern Minnesota
Spring Grove
Caledonia
Minn
Prentiss
Robert Campbell
la Crosse City
J. Erwin Smith
Jay Street
Tribune
South 11Th
Parker Appliance marks 35th anniversary in Viroqua
C. A. Parker, proprietor of Parker Appliance, celebrated 35 years of continuous business in Viroqua with an open house Friday and Saturday. The Parker firm traces to the Smith Hardware company founded in 1869 on the same site.
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Viroqua
Wis
C. A. Parker
Parker
Parker Company
Smith Hardware Company
Elroy Poppy Sale Set for May 28
The Elroy American Legion post and its auxiliary sponsor the annual poppy sale. Girl Scouts will canvass Elroy from 10 a.m. to late evening on Saturday May 28.
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Elroy
Wis
American Legion Post
Bowmans Open cafe in Viroqua on North Main
Mr and Mrs Ray Bowman open a cafe in the Penne building on North Main Street Viroqua Wisconsin. The couple, former Viroqua residents, previously ran a cafe in Soldiers Grove and bring experience to the new venture.
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Viroqua
Wis
Ray Bowman
Penne
North Main Street
Soldiers Grove
Inland Will Take No Immediate Stand On Double-Payroll
Inland Daily Press association in Chicago says it will not issue a statement on reports that 51 Illinois newspapermen were paid by the former state administration. ASNE is conducting a formal inquiry while Inland directors await results from the study.
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Inland
Chicago
Inland Daily Press Association
Illinois
M. M. Oppegard
Grand Forks
N. D
Herald
Inland Board
Board of Directors
The
American Society
Chicago Daily News
St. Louis Post- Dispatch
American Society of Newspaper Editors
Frogs Gathered by Whirlwind Found on Mudanya Lands
Residents near Mudanya on the Sea of Marmora report 10 acres of land covered by frogs swept from nearby lakes by a whirlwind. Local authorities begin assessment of the unusual amphibian infestation and potential impacts on farmland.
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Mudanya
Sea of Marmora
Turkey
Better Mileage On Synthetic Tires Promised By Chemists
Rubber chemists I D Jothun and O D Cole of Firestone Tire forecast 15 to 35 percent longer tire life by year end due to three improvements in synthetic rubber Cold rubber harder blocks and new carbon blacks boost wear. Government must keep synthetic plants running for emergency readiness and competition with natural rubber remains.
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New York
Boston
Rubber Division
American Chemical Society
I. D. Jothun
O. D. Cole
Firestone Tire & Rubber Co
Akron
Ohio
Luther League Attends Spring Rally and Banquet
ELROY Wis Special members of Peace Lutheran church Luther league attended the spring Luther league rally and banquet led by Rev Arthur Bliese with Lois Preuss Loren Bliese Ruth Preuss Fred Preuss Norma Weissphennig and Arthur Bliese Jr listed among attendees.
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Elroy
Wis
Peace Lutheran Church
Arthur Bliese
Lois Preuss
Loren Bliese
Ruth Preuss
Fred Preuss
Norma Weissphennig
Social Security Rep To Visit Whitehall Court House
A Social Security administration official from Eau Claire will appear at the Whitehall courthouse at 12 noon on May 26 to answer citizens questions about retirement benefits.
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Whitehall
Wis
Social Security Administration
Eau Claire
Court House
Recovering After Crash in De Soto Wis
John Tower is convalescing at his De Soto home from injuries suffered in an automobile accident at Victory last week.
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DE Soto
Wis
John Tower
City Seeks More Recreation as Industry and Population Grow
La Crosse's industrial and population growth heightens demand for recreation. The city recreation department expands offerings using public property and playgrounds to serve all residents, including youth, workers, and schools. Organized, supervised recreation aims to curb delinquency and balance mental and physical health amid modern pressures.
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la Crosse
la Crosse City
Vie peepee ice story at ACCEs DWELLER
A fragment notes a scene at ACCEs involving a dwellers group with price references of 10 cents. The readable text emphasizes a local oddity or item from a brief column. No clear names, dates, or places are established in the surviving text.
Nation Enacts Constitution Giving State Control of Resources
Argentina's new constitution takes effect declaring natural power sources national property and mandating public services be government operated rather than concessioned.
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Argentina
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Mahala Prestiss
Roscoe, Ill
J. G. Prentiss
Palma Parsons
Hokah, Minn
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Northwest Ove Airlines
Suttregs
Beautiful
Suttreys
H. P. Briggs-Stratton
P. Clinton
Craftsman Electric
Vy H. P
Sears
Fifth Avenue
By Sam Dawson
Luther
Ian
Jeannine Elain
Jack Arnauds
Des Moines
Iowa
Roebuck
Kenmore Electric
Kenmore
Ebuck and CO
Columbia
DECCA
Victor
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