Trempealeau Electric Coop re elects officers and three directors
About 400 members attended the Trempealeau Electric Cooperative 21st annual meeting in Arcadia. Incumbents Julius Hegge Ettrick Wendell Burt Independence and Erling Hanson Whitehall were re elected to the board. E R Finner Arcadia was named president Elmer Anderson Blair vice president and Hanson secretary treasurer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arcadia
Wis
Trempealeau Electric Cooperative
Julius Hegge
Ettrick
Wendell Burt
Independence
Erling Hanson
Whitehall
E. R. Finner
Elmer Anderson
Blair
Hanson
Wesley D. Chalsma
Holmen
Carroll Carhart
Trempealeau
Theodore Gilbertson
Strum
Robert Schaller
Onalaska
Co-Op
State Judging Team Places 6th At Dairy Show
The Wisconsin judging team finished sixth overall at the International Dairy Show in Chicago. Trempealeau County members Arden Hardie Blair Sherman Deetz Eleva joined Jerome Ehrke Ft Atkinson Jefferson County and Edward Stephan Sharon Walworth County, with Stephan top in Brown Swiss judging, Hardie fifth and Ehrke ninth.
Leaves Lansing After 47 Years
Lansing Iowa special reports Mrs F J Nachtwey leaving Lansing after 47 years of residence. She sent household goods to her son Dr Robert Nachtwey in Springfield Illinois and will spend her remaining years with relatives in Dubuque. Born in Dubuque 84 years ago she was formerly Lucinda Williams.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lansing
Iowa
F. J. Nachtwey
Robert Nachtwey
Springfield
Ill
Dubuque
Lucinda Williams
Petition filed for vote on school union merger
William Weber of Wilton filed a petition with County Clerk Edwin G. Monick calling for a referendum on merging the Norwalk Wilton and Ontario school districts. The petition lists 582 signatures though 500 were needed. Monroe and Vernon committees have approved the merger, but the order remains void pending the special election.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sparta
Wis
William Weber
Wilton
Edwin G. Monick
Norwalk
Ontario
Monroe and
Vernon
Lutheran Church UK Admits 45 Members at Sunday Service
Our Saviour's Lutheran congregation welcomed forty five new members during Sunday services led by Rev. O. G. Birkeland. A second Advent Sunday, December 7, will see another class admitted. Families listed include Berg, Otterson, Hamilton, Rice, Grambo, Allemann, Gettlem an, Jensen, Bronstad, Mathson, Olson and others with numerous children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Whitehall
Wis
Our Saviour’s
O. G. Birkeland
Everett M. Berg
Leslie
Sidney Otterson
Kim Marie
Dean
Robert Hamilton
Steven
Craig
Scott
Nancy
Sara
Marshall J. Rice
Cindy
Otto Grambo
Wayne Allemann
Robert, Jacklyn
Renee
Blair Lutheran Bible Circles Plan Meetings in Blair
Twelve Bible study circles of Zion Lutheran Church in Blair Wisconsin list meetings for Thursday afternoon and evening October 16. Dorcas groups meet with designated hosts, Debra Circle gathers Friday afternoon at Blair Rest Home, and Martha Circle meets Saturday October 18 at Mrs Raymond Johnson's home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oscar Hovre
Ruth
Edwin Nanstad
Sarah
Julia Johnson
Debra
Blair Rest Home
Martha
Raymond Johnson
Lions To Serve Smorgasbord In Independence Wisconsin
The Independence Lions Club will serve a smorgasbord at Club Midway Thursday evening from 7 to 9 p.m. The event aims to raise funds for club projects and community service activities.
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Lions
Independence
Wis
Independence Lions Club
History Club elects officers at Whitehall School
History Club Meets Michael Winberg elected president of the Junior Badger History Club of Grade 6 at Whitehall School. Gregory Pavek named vice president, Mary Blundy secretary, Sandra Fordahl treasurer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Whitehall
Wis
Michael Winberg
Badger History Club
Gregory Pavek
Mary Blundy
Sandra Fordahl
Ronald Bieri
Dickie Herried
Louise Johnson
Patty Hanson
Vicki Megrath
Susan Ivers
Westby Hosts Homecoming Week With Queen Vote
Westby High School kicks off homecoming Thursday with a queen election from class nominees. A snake dance, bonfire, and pep rally end the day, with the Cashton eagle burned. Friday includes hobo day, a pep session, parade, and a 7:45 p.m. game against Cashton, followed by a dance and queen crowning. Alumni are welcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Westby
Wis
Westby High School
Cashton
GAA
Jim Sargent
Auxiliary Plans Halloween Fun In Caledonia Minn
The American Legion Auxiliary met in Caledonia to outline plans for entertaining local grade school children on Halloween. Officers reported 89 paid members, a 2000 poppies order for next year, and a $15 donation to the Christmas Gift Shop at the Veterans Hospital. Additional lunch supplies for parties were arranged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caledonia, Minn
American Legion Auxiliary
Eva O’brien
Leo Miller
Veterans Hospital
Elected To State Co-Op Directors
Edmund Woychik manager of Co-op Oil & Produce in Whitehall was re elected to the Wisconsin Association of Cooperatives board at its 15th annual Madison meeting. The group includes 350 co ops and a 15 member board eight district directors and seven at large directors. Woychik serves as a director at large.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Whitehall
Wis
Edmund Woychik
Co-op Oil & Produce Company
Wisconsin Association of Cooperatives
Madison
Wisconsin Association
Woychik
Hearing On Sparta Dam Postponed
The Public Service Commission postponed its hearing on the Perch Lake Dam at Sparta at the request of the city and Northern States Power Co. Negotiations for rebuilding the dam are under way after La Crosse River overflowed last May draining Perch Lake. The city protested safety concerns and health risks. NSP offered to restore the dam at about 40000 or to pay 30000 for the city to rebuild, with title and maintenance transfer. The city accepted but asked for 30 days to decide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sparta
Wis
Northern States Power Co
Public Service Commission
Perch Lake
la Crosse
Eleva Strum Alumni Banquet Planned
An alumni banquet is set for Central High School Eleva and Strum at 6 p m on Friday Oct 17 The classes of 1949 and 1950 are not listed as attendees but are invited to the event in the school gym People wishing to attend should contact Miss Alyce Mathson of Strum.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alf Sabroff
Madison
Wisconsin Electric Cooperative
Lester Johnson
Wisconsin
Eleva
Wis
Central High School
Eleva and
Strum
Alyce Mathson
Mrs. Mattie Gilbertson Celebrates 90th Birthday in Minneapolis
Black River Falls Wisconsin special report states Mrs. Mattie Marcus Gilbertson a former local resident celebrated her 90th birthday Sunday at her daughter Mrs. Alice Manns home in Minneapolis. Family attended including her son Ray and his wife from Black River Falls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Black River Falls
Wis
Mattie
Marcus) Gilbertson
Alice Mann
Minneapolis
Gilbertson
Ray
MNC Club Date Moved to October 17 in Blair
The October meeting of the MNC Club is rescheduled from Oct 10 to Oct 17. It will be hosted at the homes of Mrs. O M Schneider and Mrs. Edmund Olson with the topic Be Sharp Not Flat.
Glasgow Community Fair Slated Friday
Glasgow Wisconsin set for its 40 year old fair at the local school this Friday with educational exhibits in the schoolroom women’s displays in the basement and corn and grains in the shed. Judges include Mrs S D Cronk Mrs Eileen Layton and Peter Bieri. Donald Stuhr is chairman with Hollis Bibby Mrs Alvin Ekern Jr Mrs Charlotte Dykstra Harold Scarseth and Mrs Joseph Rindahl leading committees. Lunch served at noon program at 2 pm includes a welcome song talk by Vermont Johnson and judge discussions. Rev Wayne Grover will speak at 8 15 pm about schools and education in Russia with slides from the Belgium World’s Fair.
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Galesville
Wis
Glasgow
S. D. Cronk
Eileen Layton
Peter Bieri
Donald Stuhr
Hollis Bibby
Alvin Ekern Jr
Charlotte Dykstra
Harold Scarseth
Joseph Rindahl
Wayne Grover
Black River Falls
Russia
Belgium
Sandy
Vonnie
Dickie Hovre
Peggy Johnson
North Bend
New BRF Garage Holds Opening Special
The grand opening of the new Black River Sales Co. in Black River Falls will run Thursday through Saturday. Free coffee will be served 2 to 5 p.m. Thursday. The town has been without a Chevrolet agency since Ted Silvernail’s death.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Black River Falls
Wis
Black River Sales Co
Chevrolet
Ted Silvernail
Wisconsin Division conference delegates named
Attendees James Holton of Whitehall and Mrs Arthur Runnestrand of Ettrick attended the Wisconsin Division annual conference in Milwaukee from October 12 to 14 as representatives for the American Cancer Society and Trempealeau County unit respectively.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ettrick
Wis
James Holton
Whitehall
American Cancer Society
Arthur Runnestrand
Trempealeau County
Wisconsin
Milwaukee
Easter Time In October In Blair Wisconsin
Easter time at the home of Miss Alice Stumpf features lilies blooming outside. Last spring she cut down two Easter lilies and planted them. one plant now shows seven blossoms and the other four.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blair, Wis
Alice Stumpf
Winners Named In SG Poster Contest
The Spring Grove fire department announced the top poster contest winners from 52 entries by fifth and sixth graders. First to third places went to Rolf Hanson Betty Tollefsrud and Ricky Pitel with fourth place to Kathleen Kallis Linda Benson Linda Schultemier and Lorraine Haugland. Honorable mention included Marsha Knutson Joyce Gulbrandsen Brenda Onsgaard Nancy Ellingson and Lowell Trehus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spring Grove
Minn
Rolf Hanson
Betty Tollefsrud
Ricky Pitel
Kathleen Kallis
Linda Benson
Linda Schultemier
Lorraine Haugland
Marsha Knutson
Joyce Gulbrandsen
Brenda Onsgard
Nancy Ellingson
Lowell Trehus
Zion Lutheran Church Smorgasbord in Galesville Set
The Zion Lutheran Church of Galesville will sponsor a smorgasbord on Thursday October 16 with serving starting at 4 30 pm. The menu includes meat balls roast turkey baked ham and Norwegian meats plus Norwegian baking available for sale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Galesville
Wis
Zion Lutheran Church of
Increase in Monroe County Tax Levy for 1958 Budget
Monroe County officials expect a tax levy rise of about 6500 for the 1958 budget. Total property tax is estimated at 674803.48, up from 668311.05 last year, with highways tax rising to 239344.48. The highway increase funds traffic patrol and an emergency road fund boost, while general government costs edge up, as departments and the county clerk work with state auditors on the tentative budget.
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Sparta
Wis
Monroe County
Floyd Purdy
Purdy
Edwin G. Monick
Douglas Bennett
Holmen WMF Sets Meeting Ahead in October
The Holmen WMF moves its meeting to 2 p.m. Thursday October 16 in Holmen Wis. Special reports include the fall La Crosse Circuit Federation session by Mrs. Huston and Mrs. Anderson. Kilmer Holter and Omer Holter will report on Lutheran welfare workshop. accordion selections by Rash and Breswick.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Holmen
Wis
Holmen Wmf
la Crosse Circuit Federation
Charles Huston
Ralph Anderson
Kilmer Holter
Omer Holter
Lutheran Welfare Workshop
Patricia Rash
Clarice Breswick
Mmes
Donald Anderson
Ernest Craig
Roy Gaarder
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