Set New Holmen Area School Meeting Nov 1
Holmen Wisconsin announces the first annual meeting of the new Holmen area school district for Monday November 1 at 8 pm in the Holmen high school gym. The district comprises Holland Town No.1 New Amsterdam Amsterdam Prairie Long Coulee Council Bay Halfway Oak Grove Midway joint districts 3 8 13 14 Sour Creek Maple Shade and Holmen area schools. The plan reorganizes the board of education to five members, approves a new budget, and transfers assets and liabilities to the new district. All residents are urged to attend.
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Holmen
Wis
Holmen Area
Town of
Holland
New Amsterdam
Amsterdam Prairie
Long Coulee
Council Bay
Onalaska
Halfway
County School Committee
Board of Education
Lutherans Hold Decorah Meet
Decorah Iowa special report on the fall meeting of the Decorah circuit of the Lutheran Evangelical church at First Lutheran church. Theme Your Work in the Vineyard opened by Rev L O Bijerlee with devotions by Rev L A Staveness. Afternoon services led by Rev O R Haugstul followed by Rev C T Paulson discussion. Tuesday rally to be presided by J C Iverson with speaker E A Tessen of Mason City.
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Decorah
Lutheran Evangelical Church
Lutheran Church
R. A. Ofstedal
Vineyard
L. O. Bijerlee
Lawler
L. A. Staveness
Dorchester
O. R. Haugstul
Waukon
C. T. Paulson
Calmar
Circuit Brotherhood
J. C. Iverson
E. A. Tessien
Mason City
Iowa
Ontario Missionary Society Meets in Ontario
The Evangelical United Brethren Missionary Society of Ontario met in the church annex with 16 members present. Hostesses were Mrs. Kathleen Timmerman Mrs. Anna Robinson and Mrs. Rollie Clark. The session was chaired by Mrs. Ethel Stedman. Members will attend a missionary rally at Burr next Tuesday and help with the program. Proceeds from the October 7 bazaar and sale at the community hall totaled 490 dollars for church benefit.
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Ontario
Wis
Evangelical United Brethren Missionary Society of Ontario
Kathleen Timmerman
Anna Robinson
Rollie Clark
Ethel Stedman
Burr
Msgr Ligutti To Speak At Arcadia Rally In October
Arcadia Wisconsin residents will hear Rt Rev Msgr Ligutti a renowned church and community leader at an October rally. Born in Italy he came to the United States in 1912 and later led the Granger homesteads project in 1933 noted as a model resettlement effort. He has served in war relief surveys and studied cooperatives across Europe and beyond.
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Arcadia
Wis
Rt. Ev. Hey. Megr
L. G
Granger
Msgr. Ligutti
America
Granger Homesteads
War Relief Services
Germany
Austria
Italy
Switzerland
France
Belgium
England
Scandinavian Countries
British Isles
Europe
Nova Scotia
Merrillan Club Forms Troop for Boy Scouts
The Merrillan Commercial club decided to sponsor a Boy Scout troop with Larry Larson as Scoutmaster. The organizing committee includes Gibson Giles George Purnell the Rev Gausman chairman De Van Staples and Bert Buttles. About 20 boys have expressed interest in joining.
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Merrillan
Wis
Merrillan Commercial Club
Larry Larson
Gibson Giles
George Purnell
Gausman
de van Staples
Bert Buttles
Eight Escape Serious Injury In Accident At Viroqua Sunday
William Slater and William Michelich of Cary Illinois were northbound when their car collided with the Lysne vehicle as Lysne turned toward the Vernon fairgrounds. Six occupants were treated. Slater Michelich suffered minor bruises. others unhurt or treated and released. Both cars heavily damaged.
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Viroqua
Wis
William Slater
William Michelich
Cary
Ill
Duane Lysne
Margaret Iverson
Gays Mills
Harold Halverson
Ferryville
Slater
Michelich
New Officers of La Crosse Circuit Honored
Newly elected officers of the La Crosse circuit of Evangelical Lutheran churches include the Rev. Kenneth Torvik Holmen the Rev. Luther Borg en Blair vice president the Rev. Ivar Gjellstad La Crosse secretary and the Rev. George C Strum Ettrick treasurer The Rev. Raymond Huss Black River Falls will be educational director.
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Ettrick
Wis
la Crosse
Kenneth Torvik
Holmen
Luther _ Borgen
Blair
Ivar Gjellstad
George C. Strum
Raymond Huss
Black River Falls
Rockland Church Holds Annual Chicken Dinner
The WSCS of Rockland Methodist church hosts its annual chicken dinner at the church annex in Rockland Wis on Thursday October 21 starting at 5 p.m. The event funds church activities and features a community meal served by volunteers.
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Rockland Church
Rockland
Wis
WSCS
Lemon Juice Remedy for Rheumatic Pain Promoted
An advertisement claims a simple home recipe using two lemons mixed with water, suggested to ease rheumatic and arthritis pain within hours. It promotes a two week supply of a product called Rufs Compound and urges repeat use if relief is not immediate.
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Pressant
Ovid
Roy Grane
Mithen Age
Black River Falls FFA Team Wins National Meat Judging Honors
Black River Falls FFA meat judging team Allan Hostranse Keith Reichenbach and Arend Peterson won national honors at the Kansas City contest. The squad placed in the silver emblem group with competitors from Illinois Oklahoma South Dakota Utah and others. Allan Hostrawser ranked among the top 12 in the gold emblem group. Leo W. Grosskreutz coaches the team as 25 state squads competed in seven meat judging classes including pork beef lamb and veal carcasses and cuts.
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Black River Falls
Allan Hostranse
Keith Reichenbach
Arend Peterson
Kansas City
Arkansas
Louisiana
Missouri
Ohio
Texas
Illinois
Oklahoma
South Dakota
Utah
Allan Hostrawser
Leo W. Grosskreutz
Kansas City Chamber of Commerce
Letter to President Praised by Elmwood Student
A Monroe county rural school student sent admiration to President Truman at the White House this week. Oliver Swanson, county superintendent, relayed the message from a pupil who visited Elroy and said, I think President Truman is so nice that I hope he never never dies. Elmwood teacher Mrs. Marie Eberhardt led the group to Elroy.
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Sparta
Wis
Truman
White House
Monroe County
Ollie Swanson
Elmwood
Elroy
Marie Eberhardt
Salem Church Receives Hawaii Bouquets for Service
West Salem Presbyterian church welcomed tropical airmail bouquets for the October 17 Sunday service. Capt. Lois B. Cullman of Tripler General Hospital in Honolulu sent the arrangements in memory of her mother Mrs. Mary Cullman whose birthday anniversary was the day before. Entherium red ginger and bird of paradise adorned the display. Pre service organ music was provided by Mrs. John Raymer.
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West Salem
Wis
West Salem Presbyterian Church
Lois B. Cullman
ANC
Tripler General Hospital
Honolulu
Hawaii
Cullman
Mary Cullman
Jonn Raymer
Monroe Homemakers Past Officers Meet in Wilton
The Monroe County homemakers Past Officers club holds its semi annual meeting on Thursday October 21 at Mrs. L P Dott's home in Wilton. Representatives from Sparta Tomah Kendall Norwalk and Wilton attend. Officers to be elected and a business session follow a noon dinner.
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Wilton
Wis
Monroe County
Homemakers
La Farge Lodge Hosts Rebekah District Meeting
The Annetta Rebekah lodge No. 63 of La Farge welcomed district delegates from Viola Bloom City Readstown Bell Center and La Farge for the convention. The group voted to hold the spring convention in Bloom City and then shared lunch after the proceedings.
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LA Farge
Wis
Annetta Rebekah
Viola
Bloom City
Readstown
Bell Center
Cemetery Society Has La Crosse Meeting
The Green Mound cemetery society will meet at 417 South Fourth street, Onalaska, with Mrs. Robert Martin hosting. Assisting hostesses include Mrs. Walter Hauser of West Salem, Mrs. Ross La Fleur, and Mrs. William Cass.
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Holmen
Wis
Robert Martin
Green Mound Cemetery Society
South Fourth Street
Onalaska
Walter Hauser
West Salem
Ross la Fleur
William Cass
Man 79 Walks Roads Favors Walking Over Rides
Walter Levineness of McGregor declares he prefers walking to riding and will not accept rides while averaging ten miles daily. He placed a paid notice in the McGregor Times asking motorists not to stop, plans an 28 mile round trip for his 80th birthday, reviving a 65 year old walk from New Year’s Day 1883 to his brother’s farm.
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Mcgregor, In
Walter Levineness
McGregor
Marquette
Walter
Peole
McGregor Times
Levineness
Auxiliary Makes Shoe Collection For Needy
Preston Minnesota special report shows the Preston VFW auxiliary collecting repairable shoes to send to a veterans hospital for repair and distribution to needy families through veteran hospitals and aid programs.
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Preston
Minn
VFW
Gale Woman Heads Group at Osseo Meeting
Mrs Howard Quinn of Galesville was elected president of Trempealeau county Legion auxiliary at the annual Osseo meeting Friday evening. Mrs Jess Stewart of Galesville was secretary treasurer and Mrs McLaughlin of Eleva city was vice president. Attending from Whitehall were Helen Field and several others. The next county meeting will be held in Whitehall.
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Osseo. Wis
Howard Quinn
Galesville
Trempealeau County Legion Auxiliary
Osseo
Jess Stewart
McLaughlin
Eleva
Whitehall
Helen Field
Mmes
John O. Gilbertson
Selmer Galstad
H. M. DeBow
E. S. Harlow
Tomah Officials Seek State Help On Local School Issues
M. G. Toepel and Victor Kimball met with E. J. McKean in Tomah to discuss local school problems ahead of a La Crosse meeting. McKean outlined concerns and sought state guidance on potential reorganizational measures.
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Tomah
Wis
M. G. Toepel
Wisconsin Commission For the Improvement of Education
Victor Kimball
E. J. McKean
la Crosse
Toepel
Kimball
McKean
Presbyterians Set Congregational Meeting in New Amsterdam
NEW AMSTERDAM Wis Special The La Crosse Presbytery commission has called a congregational meeting at the church for Friday Oct 22 at 7 pm. The gathering aims to discuss church affairs and community ministry.
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New Amsterdam
Wis
la Crosse
Multiple county robberies plague Vernon county Wisconsin
A series of robberies hits Vernon county with the Liberty Pole Store in Viroqua looted of work shirts T shirts overalls and an alarm clock. The Nelson tavern in Readstown and a Rising Sun tavern report loot from the juke box and cigarette cartons. Other break ins span Cashton Westby La Farge Viola Ontario Hillsboro Gays Mills.
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Viroqua
Wis
Liberty Pole
William Schmidt
Readstown
Nelson
Bill Crowley
Rising Sun
Vernon County
Cashton
Westby
la Farge
Viola
Ontario
Hillsboro
Gays Mills
Caledonia Woman Heads to National Legion Meet
Caledonia Minnesota special Mrs I C Gengler delegate and first district president of the American Legion auxiliary leaves for the national convention in Miami Florida October 17 to 21. She will be hosted by sister Mrs Frank Kearney and other relatives during the visit.
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Caledonia
Minn
I. C. Gengler
American Legion Auxiliary
National Legion
Miami
Fla
Gengler
Frank Kearney
Manage Gas Station SPARTA Wisconsin Under New Managers
The Cities Service Oil station on Oak street in Sparta Wisconsin is now managed by Charles E Withrow and Willard T of La Crosse. B E Evans, who previously operated the station, steps back from management.
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Sparta
Wis
Oak Street
Charles E. Withrow
Willard T
la Crosse
B. E. Evans
Fillmore Church Legacy Reborn in Preston Baptist Church
A 75 year old Fillmore county landmark the Bristol Welch church built in 1873 in Bristol township is torn down its timber and furniture to be re erected in the Preston Baptist church preserving the Welch congregation spirit. Lydia Perry Jones recalls Welch worshipers who funded and built the church with labor and small gifts. The Welch known for singing and Bible study will continue through the Preston church where the pulpit and timbers will serve as a new temple for their devotion.
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Preston
Minn
Fillmore County
Bristol Welch
Bristol Center
Bristol Township
Preston Batist
Lydia Perry Jones
Fillmore
Welch
Parry
Harmony
Wales
Preston Baptist
Teachers Meet In BRF Oct 21
The Jackson County Teachers association holds its annual meeting at Black River Falls high school auditorium on Thursday evening Oct 21. Mauree Applegate of La Crosse State Teachers College will speak on Creative Writing in the Schools. Robert Gruetzman and his three daughters provide the musical program. A new constitution will be voted on. Officers: James Walden president Frank Janisch vice president Mrs Norma Kramerbauer secretary and Mrs Alice Person treasurer.
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Black River Falls
Wis
Jackson County Teachers’ Association
Black River Falls High School
Evangelical Lutheran Ladies Aid
Mauree Applegate
la Crosse State Teachers College
Robert Gruetzman
Mary
Roberta
Kay
Association
James Walden
Melrose
Frank Janisch
Alma Center
Norma Kramerbauer
Alice Person
Levis
Theft Reported in Sparta Includes Cash and Savings Bond
Ray Brown of Sparta reported a theft from his home during his absence on Oct. 9. The $30 in cash was taken from a dresser drawer and a small savings bank was also stolen. Buy Savings Bonds.
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Sparta
Wis
Ray Brown
Brown
Sister Kenny drive quotas set for Fillmore county towns and townships
Fillmore county villages and townships receive quotas for the Sister Kenny campaign running November 1 through November 20. Mrs. Clifford Nelson of Union Prairie chairs the county drive. Township and village quotas list amounts for Spring Valley to Ostrander and Can ton to Chatfield. Seventeen township chairmen attended a Preston meeting. others to be contacted. A county kickoff is set for October 26 in Preston with state drive representatives and films "So They May Walk" and "The Value of a Life."
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Preston, Minn
Fillmore County
Clifford Nelson
Union Prairie
Spring Valley
Chatfield
Preston
Rushford
Lanesboro
Harmony
Maebel
Wykoff
Caneton
Fountain
Peterson
Whalan
Ostrander
Canton
Newburg
Bristol
York
Amherst
Fillmore
Forestville
Bloomfield
Sumner
Preble
Norway
Arendahl
Carrolton
Holt
Jordan
Pilot Mound
Beaver
Carimona
Nelson
Preston Town Hall
K. R. Palmer
Holmen Brotherhood to Hear Knute Bertelson Thursday
Knute Bertelson will speak Thursday at Holmen Lutheran Brotherhood meet in church parlors. He will share experiences from his recent trip to Denmark. Plans for the circuit rally set for Sunday will be discussed.
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Holmen, Wis
Knute Bertelson
Holmen Lutheran Brotherhood
Denmark
Two Monroe draftees approved for service
Of six Monroe county registrants examined for the first peacetime draft at La Crosse Friday, two were accepted for duty. They are Valerius H. Degenhardt of Cashton and Raymond W. Eckelberg of Kendall. No call for induction has been received.
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Sparta
Wis
Monroe County
la Crosse
Valerius H. Degenhardt
Cashton
Raymond W. Eckelberg
Kendall
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Bernard Steiber
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WSWS
EUB
Edwin Gelo
Everett Dawson
Russell Moline
la Crosse Circuit
FFA
Black River
Arland Peterson
Salem Church
Rebekah
Cemetery Society
Lowan
Gale
Fillmore Church
Lebel
Ae Theatres
Lot- March - Andrews - Wright - Mayo
Vernon
Marine Battle Cry
Randolph Scott
Robert Mitchu
BRF
Jackson
Fillmore Kenny Drive
Holmen Brotherhood
Monroe
Gantert
South 32 Street
le Crosse
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