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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Oct 09, 1973
Page
7
The market on 3rd Street near the Festgrounds drew many customers as a parking lot venue. Producers sold out within two hours, with Mrs. Lyle Latona and Mrs. Leland Chard among those showcasing carrots and flowering plants.
Black River Falls and Brockway officials met to discuss a 67 acre park on the former airport land within Brockway Sanitary District. Water and sewer needs, lift stations, and fire protection were key issues as the city pursues potential federal funding for part of the cost.
On Monday during the 1973 Oktoberfest in La Crosse the Farmers Market drew hundreds as eleven pickup trucks vans and cars lined 3rd Street. Farmers from the Coulee Region sold squash pumpkins gourds peppers eggplant potatoes and decorative plants while some sold out by noon. A permanent La Crosse farmers market was urged and weather aided the turnout.
Erv's Rural Fire District in Sparta replaces the Erv's Rural Fire Fighters. Ervin Edwards will retire January 1 after establishing the department in 1949. Harvey Leis named assistant chief with captains Leo Lisney and Thomas Wright. Wright elected secretary. The 18 firemen remain, serving Adrian Angelo La Fayette Leon Little Falls New Lyme Sparta and Wells. Bernard Rienks of Sparta chairs the board of trustees which will set compensation and benefits and handle administration. The dept operates a fire truck a tanker and two brush jeeps and plans a new truck to replace the 22 year old vehicle.
Sparta bicyclists organize a charity bike-a-thon for the American Cancer Society. Riders start at Memorial Park at 10 a.m. on the Elroy Sparta trail to Norwalk with sponsors pledging per mile.
Monroe County Opportunities Inc. Center in Tomah will host an open house from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesday to mark Hire the Handicapped Week. Located at Jefferson Ave and N Superior St, the facility employs 18 severely handicapped persons under Gene Prell, director, and staff, working on sub-contracts from seven sources.
La Crosse County Administration Committee concluded consolidation of La Crosse city and county libraries would not improve service or yield material savings. The panel examined legal issues and heard from library leaders who noted free cross‑county access and limited material or staff savings, while space reuse potential remained the only apparent advantage.
Trempealeau County Highway Commission explores a new bridge on County Trunk leading from Highway 53 into Ettrick. Chairman Noble Thronson and village president A. M. Hogden reviewed the site with village officials. A proposal may go to the county board in November to replace the nearly 90 year old Beaver Creek bridge which has been closed.
Carl and Mahion Sustad described as conservative and private left a substantial charitable legacy. Mahlon Sustad’s estate provided 25159 to the Wisconsin Division of the American Cancer Society and the Heart Fund. a share went to Taylor Lutheran Church. Carl donated 22000 for the Taylor Public Library in Mahlon’s memory. Mahlon died October 9 1970 and Carl September 1 1971.
A Wisconsin report warns of a potential heating oil shortage in the Whitehall area after a local supplier went out of business and could not supply a cooperative. 210 families in Osseo Pigeon Falls and Whitehall face reduced access as area officials seek higher allocations while other Coulee Region areas remain adequately stocked.
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