Indian Winnebago Veterans ball team wins two games
The Winnebago Veterans beat the Menomonie Indians in Shawano County events at Tomah and Cashton last weekend, Cashton winning 17 to 7. The report notes travel, sleep issues, a visitor from St Paul, radio talk, and plans for a June meeting at Adam Thundercloud’s place with concerns about Nebraska branch influence.
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Winnebago
Menomonie Indians
Shawano County
Tomah
Cashton
John Brennam
St. Paul
Robert Woodford
Noble M. Wilson
Black
Wisconsin
Charles R. Lowe
Black River Falls Banner-Journal
Spelling Check Time For Baccalaureate Word
Sparta Herald notes reporters and proof readers wrestle with the word baccalaureate during rush spelling checks this season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Don P. Radde
Sparta Herald
Forgotten Man at Convention Inspires Social Silence
A fragment from Viola News notes how an old bachelor at a convention is greeted with polite indifference and empty banter, highlighting social neglect of the solitary attendee.
Enviable Position at South St. Paul Commencement
A South St. Paul commencement featured Harold Stassen as speaker. He praised graduates for their unique status and knowledge, noting the era marks their brief peak of certainty before future paths diverge, while a rival candidate misspoke in the same ceremony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South St. Paul
Dakota County
Gopher State
United States
Stassen
Harold Stassen
Duates Bing
Black River Falls
Rest From Special Days and Weeks Week Proposed
A letter suggests adding a new observance titled Give Us All A Rest From Special Days and Weeks Week. Don P. Raddle petitions readers to pause over May and June, noting the already crowded calendar of events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Don P. Raddle
Sparta Herald
Man Charged After Wife Thrown From Window
Chicago man received a disorderly conduct charge after attempting to toss his wife from an eight floor window. The report notes the incident as a domestic dispute with dangerous intent as the key concern raised by Arcadia News Leader.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Arcadia News
Neighbor's Lawn Rivalry Sparks Quiet Turf War
In a suburban street clash a neighbor vents about turf pride as the other household maintains a pristine yard. The dispute centers on mowing vigour and lawn aesthetics affecting curb appeal and neighborly peace.
Viola News Concedes Change of Mind on Marital Names
In a brief discussion, Viola News notes that arguments over a woman's right to alter her surname reflect broader debates about identity. The piece emphasizes personal choice in name changes within marriage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Viola
Bird watching urged as remedy for nervous ailments
Arcadia News Leader reports experts tout bird-watching as an effective antidote for neuroses. The piece asserts calm observation, suggesting peaceful engagement with nature aids mental well being and reduces stress.
A penny test of the man friendship says Arcadia
The Arcadia News Leader quotes a writer suggesting shared fishing reveals character, while lending a dollar proves trust. The aphorism frames personal finance and companionship as gauges of a man’s nature.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arcadia News-Leader
Debt equals seconds in 7960 years claim
An opinion item from La Farge Enterprise notes the national debt is the same as the number of seconds in 7,960 years. It presents the comparison as a dramatic figure likely aimed at illustrating fiscal burden.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
la Farge Enterprise
West Salem Class Of 1899 Attends 1949 Reunion
Three graduates from West Salem High School's 1899 class joined the 1949 commencement at Tilson Memorial auditorium. Anna Williams Thompson of Sarasota, Regna Hendrickson Anderson of Phoenix, and Pearl Smith Philips of La Crosse received gowns. The trio traveled from Florida, Arizona, and Wisconsin to reconnect with the later graduates and share memories.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Salem
Wis
West Salem High School
R. K. Thompson
Anna Williams
Sarasota
Fla
J. J. Anderson
Regna Hendrickson
Phoenix
Ariz
W. J. Philips
Pearl Smith
la Crosse
Tilson Memorial Auditorium
Anderson
Writers’ Club
Milwaukee Teachers College
Thompson
Milwaukee
Congregational Church
Florida
Potter Palmer Corporation
Philips
Oshkosh State Teachers College
Two Rivers
Mrs. Thompson
Mrs. Anderson
Mrs. Philips
Will-Mar
Maple Grove
St Patrick's School Mauston Plans Commencement
Commencement for St Patrick's parochial school set for Sunday June 5 at 3 PM at Patrick's church speaker will be W Gille Vicar General La Crosse diocese from Wisconsin Rapids Graduates include Rosella Diask Helen Fitzgerald Jane Galvin Rita Gavin Berniece Kastner Maureen Kennedy Patricia Kranz Ann Powers Sharon Smart Charles Vanetta John Walsh.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mauston
Wis
St. Patrick’s Parochial School
Pango & Patrick’s Church
Ev. W. Gille
la Crosse
Wisconsin Rapids
Rosella Diask
Helen Fitzgerald
Jane Galvin
Rita Gavin
Berniece Kastner
Maureen Kennedy
Patricia Kranz
Ann Powers
Sharon Smart
Charles Vanetta
John Walsh
Poppy Sale Nets $244 in Sparta
Mrs. Douglas Finn chaired the Veterans of Foreign Wars auxiliary poppy sale in Sparta Wis and reported net proceeds of 244 dollars and 66 cents. The event supported veterans aid and distribution of poppies to raise funds in the community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sparta
Wis
Douglas Finn
Veterans of Foreign Wars Auxiliary
Trempealeau Co-Op to Hold 13th Annual Meeting
Trempealeau Electric cooperative will hold its 13th annual meeting Saturday June 4 at Arcadia high school auditorium starting 10 a m Speakers include John Tee Porten Wisconsin vocational schools state coordinator and John Madgett Dairyland Power cooperative La Crosse A number of electrical appliances will be donated and given away as prizes A free lunch will be served by Arcadia American Lutheran church The Arcadia high school band will perform at noon and the cooperative's new office building will be open for inspection The cooperative aims for full area coverage in the coming year
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arcadia
Wis
Trempealeau Electric Cooperative
Arcadia High School
John Tee Porten
Wisconsin Vocational Schools
John Madgett
Dairyland Power Cooperative
la Crosse
Ladies of the
American Lutheran Church of Arcadia
Caledonia
Minn
Caledonia Hotel
Coral City
Huskelhus Bible School
Trinity Lutheran Church Congregation
Spring Grove
Legion Auxiliary
City Hall
Lansing
Federated Church Guild
Bethlehem Ladies Aid
Trinity Church
Hokah
Postville
Whitehall
Trempealeau County
West Lincoln
McGregor
la Crescent
Houston Seeks Road Work
In Houston Minnesota the Commercial club discussed paving state trunk highway 76 to the Winona county line and contacting highway officials about the project. They planned a stock sales barn and set committees including merchants and centennial, with Mrs Henry McCune as chairman structuring the Houston Brown Swiss show preparations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Houston
Minn
Houston Commercial Club
Winona
Merchants’ Committee
B. R. Green
M. R. Summers
S. T. Malachway
Lyle Ask
O. D. Skifton
A. L. Julsrud
G. L. Johnson
S. J. Wathing
Pres. F. A. Flynn
Houston County Committee
Henry McCune
Wathing
Blair Enacts Graduation Exercises at Blair High
Blair Wisconsin special report describes the May 27 graduation in the Blair high school gymnasi um. The program included processional, invocation by Rev. K M Arberg, the address Preparation Through Education by Mary Ann Brovold, salutatorian, an address As Tomorrow Dawns by Joan Frederixon, address by W R Davies president of Eau Claire State Teachers college, presentation of diplomas by Louis F Berg, principal, benediction by Rev. Arberg and recessional by the commencement band.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blair
Wis
Blair High School
K. M. Arberg
Mary Ann Brovold
Joan Frederixon
W. R. Davies
Eau Claire State Teachers College
Louis F. Berg
Retiring Monroe Supervisor Feted
Tillie Sylfest of Blair resigns as Monroe county supervising teacher to become Trempealeau county superintendent of schools. She was honored at a courthouse dinner at Emery's Tea room and again as guest at a farm home party hosted by Ollie Swanson with Adelyn Johnson and Inez O’Leary assisting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sparta
Wis
Tillie Sylfest
Blair
Monroe County
Trempealeau County
Court House
Emery
Ollie Swanson
Misses Swanson
Adelyn Johnson
Inez O'Leary
Business Census Taken In Houston
W Kunst of Caledonia arrived in Houston to enumerate and take the census of Houston businesses. The survey asks for gross receipts number of employees and total payroll with all data kept confidential.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Houston, Minn
W. Kunst
Caledonia
Houston
De Soto VFW Plans Memorial Day Service in Cemetery
De Soto VFW arranged a Memorial Day observance at De Soto cemetery to be conducted by Rev. Story of the De Soto Methodist church at 10:30 a.m. on Monday May 30. The post endorsed Milo P. Welch of Tom Roo ney Post 1530 La Crosse for state junior vice commander at the statewide convention June 22-24 in La Crosse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
DE Soto
Wis
de Soto Vfw
Story
Trempealeau Seniors Host Class Night Honors
Trempealeau Wisconsin seniors at Trempealeau High School held class night exercises aided by Principal Roy Stuhr and Coach Gerald Otter. Citizenship awards went to Milton Uhl and Claire Phillipson. honors to Richard Ryder and Carl Stephan. PTA award to Claire Phillipson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trempealeau
Wis
Roy Stuhr
Gerald Ote
Milton Uhl
Richard Ryder
Carl Stephan
PTA
Claire Phillipson
Harold Schuman
Harry Bussie
Catherine Prodzinski
Raymond Hubley
Will
Robert Lakey
Thomas Coyle
Donald Morris
Ina Havell
Lorraine Olson
Key
Phyllis Ryder
Margaret Cierzan
Norwalk Wilton Lutheran Pastor Hilleman Resigns
Rev. R. C. Hilleman resigns from St. Jacob's Norwalk and Our Savior's Wilton after six years. He accepts a call in Savannah NL and will leave after Memorial Day. Farewell sermon May 29 at 9:45 a.m. followed by potluck. Rev. J. R. Petrie to succeed. installation July 3. Interim service by Rev. M. J. Hilleman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norwalk
Wis
R. C. Hilleman
St. Jacob’s Lutheran Church
Wilton
Savanna
Norwalk-Wilton
Hilleman
Marilyn Hilleman
Busy Bee
Viroqua Opens Senior Events
Viroqua Wisconsin marks senior activities with class night in the high school auditorium on May 27. Baccalaureate services Sunday May 29 at 8 p.m. Rev. O M Kleven will preach. Commencement May 31 at 8 p.m. in the high school auditorium with Dr Glen Eye delivering the address.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Viroqua
Wis
Viroqua High School
O. M. Kleven
Main Street Lutheran Church
Glen Eye
University of Wisconsin
Peterson High Set June 2 Commencement Exercises
Peterson Minnesota prepares for June 2 graduation at 8 15 p m in the high school gym Rev Oscar Engebretson Decorah will deliver the commencement address Valedictory and salutatory by Bernice Sande and Adeline Haslerud Plus musical numbers Invocation and benediction by Rev Carl J Hanson Supt R J Wieths presents the class Diploma presentations by E T Johnson American Legion and special awards by Earl Hoff The class members include Alden Boyum Joyce Boyum Lorraine Boyum Lyle Bremmer Kathleen Frickson Arlysse Gilbertson Adeline M Haslerud Clarice Helgemoe Eileen Hildestad Charlotte Lang Alice Larson Gwendolyn Maland Janell Mundahl Esther Simon Arlis Solberg Merlaine Solberg Robert Rew Dale Thompson Allan Thoreson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. J. Wieths
E. T. Johnson
American Legion
Earl Hoff
Peterson Evangelical Lutheran Church
Carl J. Hanson
Alden Boyum
Joyce Boyum
Lorraine Boyum
Lyle Bremmer
Kathleen Frickson
Arlysse Gilbertson
Adeline Mhaslerud
Clarice Helgemoe
Eileen Hildestad
Charlotte Lang
Alice Larson
Gwendolyn Maland
Janell Mundahl
Bernice Sande
Esther Simon
Arlis Solberg
Merlaine Solberg
Robert Rew
Dale Thompson
Allan Thoreson
Viroqua Plans 2 Day July 4 Celebration
Viroqua Wisconsin host VFW plans a two day Independence Day event on July 3 and 4 featuring a hot rod auto race motorcycle races a parade and a ball game at the fair grounds New floodlights at Park Bowl will be used for Monday night baseball with an opponent not yet named Fireworks follow the game marking Viroqua first July 4 celebration since 1937.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Viroqua
Wis
Viroqua Vfw Post
Fair Grounds
Park Bowl
Coulee Region Calendar May 29 to June 5
Calendar listings for Wisconsin and Minnesota towns note church events, picnics, bazaars, dinners, receptions, and holidays. Highlights include D-day invasion anniversary in McGregor and a territorial centennial observance in La Crescent with Icelandic settlement history.
Brye Immigrant Family Plans Coon Valley Centennial
Descendants of Johan Brye and Lars Brye organize a June 25 26 centennial at Coon Valley Wisconsin to honor the 1849 arrival of Brye ancestors. Johannes Brye will display Hallingdal pictures. Lars Brye’s kin will greet guests and deliver a sermon and program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coon Valley
Wis
Brye
America
Johannes Brye
Oteaneae
Aal
Hallingdal
Norway
Johannes K. Brye
Lars K. Brye
Knut
Peder
Lars
New York
Hudson
Albany
Buffalo
Milwaukee
Kristiania
Wisconsin
Muskego
Lars Brye
Amalia Brye
Edwin Brye
Chicago
Martha Brye
Trempealeau Memorial Day Services At Central Park
Trempealeau plans Memorial Day ceremonies in Central Park starting at 9 30 a m with Earl Malles delivering the main address The program includes the national anthem high school band opening prayer VFW Commander Howard Coyle song My Buddy Jesessky girls address Earl Malles roll call of deceased comrades Girl Scouts taps firing squad America the Beautiful benediction and a baritone from Rev George Marshall VFW ceremonies move to the cemetery and Centerville memorial at 10 30 a m Units gather at the VFW hall at 9 a m for the parade to Central Park
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Trempealeau
Wis
Central Park
Earl Malles
VFW
Howard Coyle
Buddy
America
the Beautiful
George Marshall
Centerville
Elroy High School Graduation Program Details
Elroy Wis special report outlines Elroy High School’s commencement program for Wednesday evening June 1. Rev. Oscar Thompson gives the invocation and benediction, with Geraldine Barry delivering the salutatory and George Leist the valedictory. O W Neale state senator of Portage County speaks. Frank Miller presents diplomas. Class roll lists 34 graduates including Dolores and Geraldine Barry, Paul Huschka, and George Leist among others. Class motto is not at the top but climbing, with American beauty rose as the class flower.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elroy
Wis
Elroy High School
Oscar Thompson
Geraldine Barry
Paul Huschka
O. W. Neale
Portage County
Stevens Point Teachers College
Dolores Barry
George Leist
Frank Miller
Rev. Thompson
Marlene Arndt
Keith Brown
William Bruss
Eugene Campbell
Helen Cleaver
Marie Dreifke
Carol Durkee
Elmer Glenn
Donald Heding
Douglas Jackson
Betty Jensen
Howard Johnson
Jerry Johnson
Frieda Kimball
Harnell
Janet Lunde
Lena McDowell
Arthur Nelson
Edsel Neisinger
Robert Paulson
Marvin Preuss
Marilyn Reed
Jeanette Schweiger
Max Stageman
LeRoy Steffen
Merrill Thompson
Marilyn Waters
Bible Series Begins Sunday At Elroy
Our Savior's Lutheran church hosts a week of Bible studies starting Sunday evening led by Rev. A. M. Stone of Minneapolis. Stone teaches at the Lutheran Bible Institute, an inter synodical unity effort representing all Lutheran bodies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elroy
Wis
Our Savior’s Men's League
A. M. Stone
Bible School
Minneapolis
Our Savior’s Lutheran Church
Lutheran Bible Institute
Rev. Stone
Taylor Sunday School Plans Summer Picnic May 29
Mrs. B. Harlem announces Taylor Lutheran Sunday school will close for the summer with a picnic at Blair park on Sunday May 29. Each family should bring a covered dish and sandwiches. Coffee and ice cream will be provided by the Sunday school.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taylor, Wis
B. Harlem
Taylor Lutheran Sunday School
Blair Park
Pageant Set Next Sunday at La Crescent Minnesota
A Minnesota territorial centennial observance is planned for La Crescent on Sunday evening June 5. The event will use scenic parkland near the La Crescent highway and depict the 1849 to 1900 era with villagers in period costumes. Fred Rumsey chairs arrangements Olive Schwarz assists and Steve Zemlo handles lighting and sound.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
LA Crescent
Minn
Minnesota Territorial
Volunteer Centennial Committee
Minnesota State Highway Department
la Crescent Highway
Fred Rumsey
Olive Schwarz
Steve Zemlo
Ona laska Class Night Leads Senior Day
Ona lask a Wis class night exercises for Ona laska high school seniors begin at 8 p m Tuesday June 1 in the high school gym. The program includes welcomes by Rita Bucklin class president and several readings songs and solos by Lucille Marcus Eileen Thomack Wilbur Tabbert Dayton Pertzsch Carol Renstrom Marilyn Adams Barbara Herman Alyce Ingalls Knute Temte Marie Kramer Marilyn Lambert Marieta Hogue Tom Kleven Carol Cox Jeri Westerhouse Roger Schmidt Betty Mason James Smith Mary Anderson Barbara Sichler Harriet Rodenberg Phil Thaldorf Don Poss Joanne Tabbert Lois Piske Edna Schafer Nancy Westerhouse Lois Brudos Bonnie Hougom designed program cover.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Onalaska
Wis
Onalaska High School
H. C. Amundson
Rita Bucklin
Lucille Marcus
Eileen Thomack
Wilbur Tabbert
Dayton Pertzsch
Carol Renstrom
Marilyn Adams
Barbara Herman
Alyce Ingalls
Knute Temte
Marie Kramer
Marilyn Lambert
Marieta Hogue
Tom Kleven
Carol Cox
Jeri Westerhouse
Roger Schmidt
Betty Mason
James Smith
Mary Anderson
Barbara Sichler
Harriet Rodenberg
Phil
Band Mothers Reorganize in Kendall Wisconsin
Mothers of Kew Kendall high school band met at the home of Mrs. Frank Benjamin to reorganize the Band Mothers club inactive for four years. Elected officers include Agnes Popp president Mrs Henry Friskie vice president Mrs George Phelipp treasurer and Mrs Herbert Vereweide secretary. The group plans summer instructorship and sponsor concerts by the band. Meetings will be held the second Wednesday of each month.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kendall
Wis
Kenedall
Frank Benjamin
Band Mothers Club
Agnes Popp
Henry Friskie
George Phelipp
Herbert Vereweide
Beginners' Classes Conducted In Blair Wisconsin
Blair Wis special beginners classes in twirling tap dancing and acrobatics organized by June Sullivan of Minneapolis at the Blair High School gym start Tuesday June 7 and run every Tuesday through the summer. Sullivan has taught here for a year and her pupils have staged clever performances. Twirlers will march in the Memorial Day parade and perform at ball games this summer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blair
Wis
June Sullivan
Minneapolis
Sparta Lutherans Confirm 16 Sunday at St John’s
Sparta Wis May 29 10 a m St John Lutheran confirms class of 16 with Rev Arthur Berg in charge Names include Calvin Kroener Gary Southern David Neinast Donald Christensen Duane Selbrede Alvin Maack Alvin Schaefer Loren Andringa Douglas Marquardt Kenneth Schlaver Robert Jackson Virginia Kroener Betty Kroener Jean Zenke Irma Zenke Jean Henningsen
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sparta
Wis
St. John’s Evangelical Lutheran Church
Arthur Berg
Calvin Kroener
Gary Southern
David Neinast
Donald Christensen
Duane Selbrede
Alvin Maack
Alvin Schaefer
Loren Andringa
Douglas Marquardt
Kenneth Schlaver
Robert Jackson
Vireginia Kroener
Trempealeau Valley Memorial Dinner Observed
Trempealeau Valley church in Blair Wisconsin hosts a Memorial Day dinner starting at 11:30 a.m. The program includes invocation by Rev B J Harlem a crowd hymn Gettysburg Address by Roger Hatlem a cornet solo by Darrell Slette a declamation by Beatrice Anderson an address by Rev George C Strum and a choir song the national anthem and benediction by Rev Hatlem.
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Indian News
Viola News
Arcadia News Leader
Sarasota, Fla
Tribune
W. Salem
St. Patrick’s School
Trempealeau Co-Op
Monroe
Tremp’leau
Area Lutheran
Rev
Savanna, Ill
T Tribune
Georgia Fay
Edward
Nan Webster) Schlabach
Schlabach
Pine Creek
Peterson
Waukon
Presbyterian Westminster Fellowship
Elmer Johnson
New Albin
Melrose
Stoddard
Lower Coon Valley
Ladies Aid
Melvin Stenslen
Independence
Lutheran Church
Black Hammer
Iceland
Miss Brye
Gundersen Clinic
Peder O. Brye
Knut O. Brye
Hamburg Town
Mississippi
Vernon County
Peder Brye
Abraham Lin
Coln
Taylor
Onalaskans
Band Mothers
Sparta Lutherans
Tremp’leau Valley
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