Onalaska mother named Mrs. Oktoberfest in festival
Evelyn Pertzsch of 519 Main St. Onalaska was crowned Mrs. Oktoberfest at ceremonies in the Holiday Inn Mississippi Room. The 43 year old, 5 foot 8, 140 pound mother of four joins Miss Oktoberfest Miss La Crosse Susan Ofstedahl and Festmaster Dave Hammes in celebrating local festival royalty. Pertzsch is active in Wisconsin Right to Read volunteer programs and other local and regional groups.
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Onalaska
Pertzsch
The
Tribune
Irving Pertzsch
Evelyn Pertzsch
Dayton
Dave
Pertzsch Construction Co., Inc
Superior
Patti
College of St. Teresa
Winona
Peggy
University of Wisconsin-Stout
Menomonie
Anne
Kate
Pertzsch School
Evelyn Slaback
Logan High School
Theron Slaback
S. 31St St
County Gears Up To Give Flu Shots In La Crosse
La Crosse County prepares to start swine flu immunizations before mid October with county and city clinics announced at the Courthouse Auditorium. Maria Parr notes weekly county doses of bivalent and monovalent vaccines, while Dolores Young outlines city allocations and timelines. Vaccinations are free at public clinics and may incur administration fees if obtained via private doctors.
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la Crosse County
County Health Nursing Service
Maria Parr
Dolores Young
Miss Young
Nation rolls up sleeves for swine flu inoculations
The United States launches its largest immunization program with the first swine flu shots to be officially given at a health fair in Indianapolis. Massachusetts and Wisconsin plan early vaccination for high risk groups, including nursing home residents. Congress earmarked 135 million dollars for manufacture and nationwide distribution as the CDC projects 177 million doses by late November, with existing shipments at state health departments.
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America
National Center For Disease Control
Indianapolis
Maristhill
Waltham
Boston
Massachusetts
Stuart H. Shapiro
State Department of Health
Associated Press
Congress
CDC
Federal Center
Wisconsin
William Schatz
State Department of Health and Social Services
Ford Dix
N.J
University of Virginia Hospital
New York
Ford
Train Sparks Cause Series of Fires Across County
A Milwaukee Road freight train passing through Wisconsin sparked a chain of grass and brush fires across Monroe County. The Tomah blaze near Town Line Road drew 100 volunteers and 27 Tomah firefighters. about 160 acres burned. No structures were damaged. Firefighters from Oakdale and Ft. McCoy fought flames in multiple areas, including near Toro Co. and Kinder Manufacturing Inc.
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Tomah
Wis
Monroe County
Milwaukee Road
Milwaukee
St. Paul
Minn
Camp Douglas
Juneau County
Tunnel City
Town Line Road
Toro Co
Kinder Manufacturing Inc
Pat Giesler
Giesler
Department of Natural Resources
Oakdale
Lawrence Coenen
Ft. McCoy
Spring Bank Cottage
Red Fox Acts Like Beloved Pet on Milwaukee Suburban Farm
Franklin resident Dick Dahlman says a red fox named Red arrived three months ago, comes indoors, plays with the sheep, and shares a living space with his dog and cat. He notes the fox has occasionally chased livestock, including five prize Polish chickens.
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Milwaukee
Dick Dahlman
Franklin
Dahlman
Red
Nine Debates Planned by Baldus and Gundersen in 3rd District
Rep Alvin Baldus and opponent Dr Adolf Gundersen announce nine debates across the 3rd Congressional District. The initial event is Monday at 4 p.m in Lancaster Youth and Agriculture Building, with further dates in Viroqua Tomah New Richmond Eau Claire Alma Durand Blair and Schofield Hall at UW Eau Claire. Debates run one hour each with staged opening statements questions from press and public and closing remarks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alvin Baldus
D-Menomonie
Adolf Gundersen
la Crosse
Youth and Agriculture
Lancaster
Gundersen
Baldus
Riverside Park
Vernon Thomson Baldus
Viroqua Middle School
Viroqua Area League of Women Voters
Tomah Carleton
Tomah Business and Professional Women's Club
Civic Center
New Richmond
Schofield Hall
University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire
Eau Claire
UAW Local 1452 Strikes La Crosse Cooler Co
UAW Local 1452 began a strike at La Crosse Cooler Co with pickets at Losey Boulevard and Caledonia Street. Members rejected the latest wage offer 149 to 10, voting to continue until a fair contract is achieved. About 165 workers are affected. union funds cover weekly strike pay and health insurance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Auto Workers
la Crosse
la Crosse Cooler
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Oktoberfest
County
New Jersey
Parr
Arlene Tabbert
Wood St
Roland Slaback
Prospect St
Gary Slaback
George St
Terry Slaback
Onalaska Ave
Hilda Remmers
Ridgewood
Bethany Lutheran Home Auxiliary
Riverland Girl Scout Council
First Lutheran Church of
PTA
Birthright
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Ali
Muhammad Ali
Ann Landers
Wkbt-Tv
S. 6Th St
Eau Claire League of Women Voters
the American Bank
Alma
Pepin County
Durand
the Union Bank
Blair
Cribune
UAW
Trane Co
Roy Alexander
W.H. Fechtel
Donald Yolton
la Crescent
UAW International
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