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Newspaper

La Crosse Tribune

Location

La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

Oct 12, 1948

Page

9

Ettrick Doctor Creates Hobby Farm Rebuilding Barn

Dr C O Rogne and family, longtime Ettrick physician, have purchased the former Wilfred farm south of Ettrick on U.S. 53. They remodeled a barn into a modern chicken house for 800 New Hampshire layer hens and will raise crops on about 20 acres. The Rognes are restoring the dwelling and installing a septic system and bathroom. Dr Rogne, WWII veteran and Rush Medical College graduate, serves on Ettrick’s water and sewage project board. Their son Robert studies engineering, while John William assists with farm operations and attends Madison.

Ettrick Wis C. O Wilfred U. Way 53 Gt A. John New Hampshire Dubuque MacCornack Clinic Whitehall Naval Medical Corps Rush College Chicago la Crosse Rogne Germany America France Therese Brey Ses SS Anehor Warner Brothers Sunset Studio California Associated Glider Clubs Southern California Max Conrad Winona Robert Rogne University of Wisconsin 1542Nd Engineer Survey John William University At Madison Ettrick Graded School Badger Boys’ State Ripon College Blair High School Wilfred Brenengen

Youth Dies After Polio Attack at Wisconsin Center

Five year old David Hill from the Wisconsin child center died in a Madison hospital after polio was diagnosed. He had been transferred a week earlier, and funeral services are planned at Plummer's Funeral Home with burial in the Wisconsin Child Center cemetery.

Sparta Wis Franklin R. King David Hill Wisconsin Child Center Madison David Keesete Santenl Plummer E. E. Clarke

Glasgow Hardies Creek Community Fair Honors Oct 13

The 30th annual Glasgow Hardies Creek community fair is scheduled for Wednesday October 13 at Glasgow school. Richard Bibby III president announces judging at 10 am with Eva Belle Roth and J O Beadle as judges in women and men’s exhibits. Dinner at noon chaired by Mrs James Bullock and Mrs Alfred Raynum. Afternoon program at 2 includes welcome by Mary Joyce Bibby a vocal solo by Geraldine Guetzman and a home talent play starring Allan Bibby Dorothy Baardseth William Suttie and Donald Stuhr.

Glasgow- Hardies Creek Glasgow School Richard Bibby III Gerald Byom Eva Belle Roth Jackson County J. O. Beadle Galesville High School Rindahl Goodwin Wake James Bullock Alfred Raynum Roy Waller Mary Joyce Bibby Geraldine the Guetzman Robert Guetzman Black River Falls Allan Bibby Alfred Byom Dorothy Baardseth William Suttie Donald Stuhr

Postpone Meeting in Holmen Wisconsin Reported

Special item from Holmen Wisconsin notes a meeting postponement involving Mrs John Brudahl and Mrs Arthur Skogen with a charge enter details unclear.

Holmen, Wis John Brudahl Arthur Skogen

Hillsboro clinic immunizes 200 students at high school

The Hillsboro immunization clinic in the high school vaccinated 200 children. Vernon county nurse Carrol Jacques supervised the effort with assist from Mrs. Johnson of Viroqua. Local women and doctors L. L. Sanford and Peter Leuther aided in administering shots for whooping cough and smallpox.

Hillsboro Wis Hillsboro High School Carrol Jacques Vernon County Mrs. Johnson Viroqua Mmes William Richardson Ronald Sterba Donald Depek Edwin Hammer Macolm Bauman Harley Kohler L. L. Sanford Peter Leuther

Circuit Court To Get Case In Whitehall

Preliminary hearing in an illegitimacy charge against Nicholas Sanfillipo of Milwaukee was held before Justice P. M. Paulson in Whitehall. Case bound over to next circuit term. Sanfillipo released on $1,000 bond. Various speeding and traffic fines were issued to Joseph of Independence, Emil Gruntzel of Independence, Rollin Sanford of Black River Falls, and Roger Besaw of Oshkosh after incidents in Trempealeau and nearby areas with fines and costs recorded.

Whitehall Wis Nicholas Sanfillipo Milwaukee P. M. Paulson Sanfillipo Josep Independence Burnside Saya Trema County Mtoe Emil Gruntzel Gruntzel Saaikaualte Rollin Sanford Black River Falls Roger Besaw Oshkosh City of Independence Herman Sense Arcadia Sanford

Honor Ex Whitehall Woman On Birthday

Mr and Mrs Lewis Hanson of Whitehall hosted 19 relatives and friends at Mrs Hansons aunt Mrs Maria Solbergs home in Eau Claire on her 86th birthday. Solberg despite age attended funeral of niece Mrs John Beck of Ashland who died last week. Beck had lived with Solberg and Salberg and family history notes place of birth in Norway.

Whitehall Wis Lewis Hanson Hanson Maria Solberg Eau Claire Solberg John Beck Ashad Shiehall

Open Court At Viroqua

In Viroqua Wisconsin special session read the calendar listing Julius Greenland charged with uttering a forged check and George Morgan charged with taking liberties with a child. James Daley illegal involvement dismissed. Gerald Phalin non support nolle contendre. Frederick Crook illegitimacy settled. R A Renter pled guilty to issuing a worthless check with restitution of seven dollars and suspended sentence. Clarence and Eva Larson neglected and abused three children. jury waived. Issues of fact for money demands not tried this term. C Squires v village of Coon Valley stricken. Peter Spaeth v Thomas Sullivan and Merton Tummerman continued.

Viroqua Wis Julius Greenland George Morgan James Daley Gerald Phalin Nolle Fredrick Crook R. A. Renter Clarence Eva Larson Cowie C. Squires Coon Valley Peter Spaeth Thomas Sullivan Merton Tummerman

Spartans Get Concert Friday

The Kryl Symphony Orchestra under Bohumir Kryl will perform at Sparta High School as part of Band Orchestra Parents events. It marks its 38th Sparta appearance and is expected to draw attendees from a wide area.

Sparta Wis Kryl Symphony Orchestra Bohumir Kryl Sparta High School Panth Kyril Symphony Turing Cornetist

Tomah High School Hosts Typing Contest for Beginners

Tomah Wis Special a typing contest for beginners was held at Tomah high school on Thursday Oct 8 after 20 hours of instruction. Results announced by Mrs Dena Rowan Krueger. Top typists listed with speeds from 57 to 36 words per minute among 20 students in the upper group.

Tomah Wis Tomah High School Dena Rowan Krueger Kennemens Betty Lou Peterson Patricia Mary James Sorenson Doris Laufenberg Grace Fick Grace Redman Margaret Dohlin Marvin Schultz Ruth Honel Roland Hilger Marion Kamerath Helen Richards Patricia Hill Shirley Frings Margaret von Haden Vernageane Winchel Noreen Peardot Ardell Zellmer Florence House Lois Jansen

Feed Store Offers Corn Moisture Tester in Blair Wisconsin

The Olson Feed Store in Blair Wisconsin has installed a Sterilite moisture tester and offers its use at no charge. Farmers may bring a sample quart of shelled corn from about 10 or 15 ears. The tester shows if the corn can be cribbed safely without molding.

Blair Wis Olson Feed Store

Prairie Names Queen Of Homecoming Fest

Joan Wainright a Prairie du Chien High School senior is crowned homecoming queen for events on October 14 and 15 including a parade bonfire dance and football game versus Platteville. Her court includes 11 candidates with attendants Jean Miss Waint chosen as quarterback Borne. Harold Rasmussen class adviser. Alumni invitations are being sent.

Prairie DU Chien Wis Joan Wainright Platteville Joan Jean Miss Waint Borne G. Hotions Harold Rasmussen

Guam Resident Visits Daughter at Rushford Tour

Guam contractor with large general merchandise interests visits his daughter in Rushford after 14 years apart. He travels with secretary Dot O Jeda to the east and south, meeting relatives and friends before returning to Guam. Mr. and Mrs Overby and their son plan to leave Rushford Tuesday for Guam after a two year stay.

Overby Herrero Dot O’jeda Guam Rushford

Group Names New Leaders In Amsterdam Prairie Homemakers

In Holmen Wisconsin special meeting at Mrs Leo Fischers home elects project leaders for the year Mrs Melvin Daffinson and Mrs Gus Koch for clothing Mrs Howard Chalsma and Mrs Edward Manke for work garments Mrs Ansel B Evenson and Mrs Clifford Hanson for cutlery and Mrs Ra Grokowosky and Mrs Jesse Olson for meats The club purchases three community council tickets Named to the call committee are Mrs Chalsma Mrs Evenson Mrs H D Hanson and Mrs Joseph Glomstad They will assist the president Mrs Glomstad and Mr Glomstad assisted hosts The roll call topic for November is the history of an antique article each member will bring

Chalsma Evenson H. D. Hanson Joseph Glomstad

Five Bridges Connect Whitehall From East Side To Downtown

Five bridges now cross Irvin creek from Whitehall's east side to downtown and the west section. The fifth bridge carries roadway traffic with a culvert and fill completing the crossing used last week. It shortens the route to downtown for east side residents and enhances fire access. two new foot bridges supplement motor bridges on Scranton street and highway 53. A city crew has riprapped the new bridge and completed the installation.

Whitehall Wis Irvin Creek Melby Abrams Street Dead End East Side Scranton Street Whitehall Mill and Power Company Highway 53 City

Elroy Band Mothers Club Elects Officers

The Elroy Band Mothers association met at the public library and elected officers for the coming year. Mrs. Ray Bernard leads the slate as an officer with other members named.

Elroy Band Mothers Club Elroy Wis Elroy Band Mothers Association Ray Bernard

Rally in Arcadia draws expected crowd of 1000 at St Aloysius

Arcadia Wisconsin hosts a rally October 20 sponsored by the A-G Co-op creamery Arcadia Co-op association and Trempealeau Electric cooperative in St. Aloysius auditorium The Rev Msgr L G I secretary of Rural Catholic community leads speakers with a magician set for the evening portion attendance expected to top last year’s 800 with a larger crowd anticipated.

Arcadia Wis A-G Co-op Creamery Arcadia Co-op Association Trempealeau Electric Cooperative St. Aloysius Auditorium Msgr. L. G. I Ligutti

Robs Attend Reunion in Rushford Minnesota

Mr and Mrs J G Rob attended a reunion in Rushford Minnesota. The brief social item notes their participation and the event context with small town camaraderie.

New Albin WSCS Meets Thursday

The New Albin WSCS will hold a business meeting at 2 30 p m followed by lunch. Everyone is invited to attend.

New Albin WSCS

Ettrick Players Dine And Dance At Miller Five Mile House

Ettrick baseball team and their wives and girlfriends, totaling twenty people, enjoyed a Sunday evening of dining and dancing at Fritz Miller's five mile house near La Crosse.

Ettrick Wis Fritz Miller la Crosse

School Hearing Set Oct 14 on La Crescent Area District

A proposed independent La Crescent district combining several districts will face hearings October 14 in Caledonia. A five acre site has been purchased and a 150000 bond approved for a new building. transportation routes totaling about 28 miles are being planned.

State Board of Education la Crescent Crosse Grosse Caledonia

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