Progressive Merchant James M Higgins of New Richmond
James M Higgins owner of Aubrey Market is profiled as a progressive New Richmond merchant. The article traces his career from local school days through Seattle and The Dalles to returning in 1932 to buy and expand the Aubrey Market, adding groceries and a modern refrigerated counter by 1938. It notes his wife’s active partnership, his booster stance for the city and nearby farms, and their residence in New Richmond with time spent at Cedar Lake.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Richmond
James J. Higgins
James M. Higgins
Aubrey
Jim
Main Street
Jimmy
Heing
W. 8
Seaty
River Falls
Higgins
Anthony Lynch
Gem Theatre
Lynch
Aubrey Market
Guy Aubrey
Horace Greely
Seattel
Seattle
Dalles
Ore
Lela Gibson
Misa Gibson
Mr. Higgins
Cedar Lake
Mrs. Higgins
Church Notices for New Richmond Area
The New Richmond Federated Church holds 10:00 Sunday school and 11:00 morning worship. Cylon Methodist and Baptist churches list services, Sunday schools at 9:30 and 10:00, worship at 11:00, and evening programs. Emanuel Evangelical offers 10 a.m. Sunday school and 11 a.m. worship with a pioneer ministers offering and league activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Richmond Federated Church
Methodist
G. W. Finch
Cylon Methodist Church
Baptist Church
Otha B. Holcomb
Emanuel Evangelical
L. W. Hansen
Charley Albert
Faith Church Activities Across Parishes Schedule
Deer Park Forest Methodist led by Pastor Dahl lists Sunday school 9 45 morning worship 11 with midweek Ladies Aid Feb 2 2 30 p m hostesses. Forest church groups meet Thursday 8 30 p m Young People. Norwegian Lutheran central aid Feb 2. Star Prairie Ladies Aid speaker Mrs Landahl missionary to China. Hartford Anderson and Mrs Will Wilen host. New Richmond and West Immanuel note confirmation classes worship and choir practices through Jan 30 to Feb 2.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Deer Park and Forest Methodist Church
R. J. Dahl
Cyrus Hilyar
Yes Forest
Obed Asp
C. W. Holte
West Immanuel
Central Aid
Star Prairie
Ladies Aid Mission
Landahl
China
Mmes
Will Wilen
Norris Tollefson
Hartford Anderson
New Richmond
Freedom and discipline shape American democracy
Rev. G. W. Finch argues freedom in the United States rests on internal self-discipline or external coercion. He warns democracy requires personal choice to adhere to principled conduct, stressing freedom is intensely personal and earned through obedience.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Rev
G. W. Finch
New Richmond Bowling Reaches Peak Season with Led Scores
New Richmond bowling season is at its height with leagues playing on Monday and Wednesday. E J Quinlan of the Knights of Columbus supplied recent scores. January 17 reports show Coca Colas 2801 over the Doughboys 2703 while Colts Davenport led with 545 and Doughboys Brinkman 528. Maple Island saw Hamma 532 top Emerson 419 and Hughes. January 19 City league Canning’s team 2728 over Strand Ski 2682. Kekblad 562 for the Skiers and Sperbeck 621 for the Canners. Knights of Columbus 2569 Willow River Inn 2407 Ed Quinlan 657 high, Simon 444 for Inn. bowling remains a popular recreation in New Richmond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Richmond
E. J. Quinlan
Knights of Columbus
Smith Rileys
Coca-Cola
Doughboys
Davenport
Colts
Brinkman
Maple Island
Emerson
High
Hughes
Canning
Kekblad
Grace Eleanor Greely Weds Harry A. Chapman in Milwaukee
Grace Eleanor Greely daughter of the late Mr and Mrs John Greely married Harry A Chapman of Milwaukee on December 28 1948 at Marquette University Rev Father Michael Murray S J performed the ceremony The bride a Marquette Nursing School graduate has worked as a visiting nurse in Milwaukee They will reside in Milwaukee Miss Peggy Greely of St Paul and New Richmond attended as sister’s aide Read ad notes Fountain Service Drug Store Johnson Drug Co urging war bonds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Richmond
Grace
Eleanor Greely
John Greely
Harry A. Chapman
Milwaukee
Marquette University
Michael Murray
S. J
New Richmond High School
Marquette School of Nursing
Peggy Greely
St. Paul
Chapman
Marines Honoring Local Family Service Members
The text notes Samoan Islands service and Marine ranks including a 1st Sergeant in artillery, with Joe and Anne among family members connected to the Marine Corps. It mentionsJoe’s reassignment from Neychmond to Sun Valley and Anne’s enlistment in October 1568 with training at New River NC and transfer to her present job.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
States Marine
Hughes
You
James
New
Marine Infantry
Joe
Neychmond
Sun Valley
New Richmond
Washington, D. C
Marine
H Mw
Anne
New River
North Carolina
New Ris
Washington
Mrs Eva Hurd Suffers Injury in Sleet Accident
Mrs Eva Hurd slipped on a sleet covered sidewalk early Monday and fractured a limb. She was taken to a twin city hospital in the Beebe ambulance after leaving the Robt Slaughter residence. Mrs Ann Johnson accompanied her. Monday was Mrs Burd's
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eva Hurd
WANTED BIDS ON INSURANCE FOR COUNTY HIGHWAY
The County Highway Committee invites bids on insurance with public liability and property damage coverage. Bids due February 7, 1944, at 2:30 p.m. at the County Highway Commissioner’s office in Hammond Wisconsin. Specifications available from the office by order of H. B. Olsen. China Books Pictures and Gifts, Wells Electric advertise locally.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hammond
Wisconsin
County High Highway Committee
H. B. Olsen
China
Wells Electric
Aerial Engineer Quinlan Home on Furlough
Pvt. John Quinlan, after a nine month Aerial Engineering course at Dalhart Texas, returns on furlough with parents Mr and Mrs J R Quinlan. He received his wings December 6 and heads to Ardmore Oklahoma for advanced training on the B 29. He hopes for a sergeant promotion and may become an instructor or be sent abroad.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dalhart
Texas
P. F.C
John Quinlan
Mra. J. IR. Quinlan
John
Ardmore
Oklahoma
Pvt
Quinlan
Jack
Sam
Colorado
Uncle Sam
Seattle
Quinlan Poys
New Richmond
Harry
Wooter
the Times
Bob Harmon Receives Distinguished Flying Cross
The Times notes Lt. Robert C. Harmon son of Mrs. C. A. Piergon earns the Distinguished Flying Cross for outstanding aerial achievement on a September 9 mission. Citation credits him and other pilots for courage and skill under extreme weather, guiding a secret allied operation and contributing to the victory in the theater.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eighth Air Force
England
Robert C. Harmon
C. A. Piergon
The
Wells Electric
Eighth Air
G.O. A
United States Army Air Forces
United Nations
Jat
Robert
Harman
Eaker
Judge George Thompson Seeks Reelection in 8th Circuit
Nomination papers circulated in New Richmond show Judge George Thompson of the 8th Judicial Circuit serving St. Croix Pierce Dunn Buffalo and Pepin counties. Appointed January 4 1914 he has won four reelections with no opposition and was elected Chairman of the Board at a recent judges meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Thompson
St. Croix
Pierce
Dunn
Buffalo
Pepin
New Richmond
W. T. Doar
New Richmond Falls to River Falls 34 to 26 in tough loss
New Richmond Tigers led 6 to 3 in the first quarter but River Falls countered and built a solid lead. Dick King returned to action after illness as New Richmond trailed by eight points at the final.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Richmond
River Falls
River Falla
Tigers
Falla
Dick King
Assembly entertains UW Extension magician Ben Berger
Friday January 21 an assembly for the student body featured Ben Berger a magician from the University of Wisconsin Extension program. He performed card tricks a guillotine act and an egg trick with notable student participation. Evergreen trees are being bordered by the St. Croix County Conservation Department for agriculture students. A eight week farm machinery repair course began January 24 at Phil LaVenture's machine shop open to seniors and non students. The mechanice class sharpens tools and overhauls mowers while a 2700 pound seed potato order will be shipped in April and a club ordered fruit trees arriving for spring planting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
University of Wisconsin Extension Program
Ben Berger
Agriculture News
St. Croix
Armstrong Attends Decorah Tourney Not Entered
Tom Armstrong traveled from St Paul to Decorah for the annual tournament to observe debates and gather information. Chippewa Falls won seven debates with South St Paul and Eau Claire tying for second with five each. Special honors went to Richard Trueblood and Dick Egdahl, and Chippewa earned a trophy. The social problem class heard nutritionist Mrs Schalkamp discuss health and flu season care.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom Armstrong
Decorah
Iowa
St. Paul
Chippewa Falls
South St. Paul
Eau Claire
Richard Trueblood
Dick Egdahl
Hall Claire
Chippewa
Jolliffe
Schalkamp
State Department of Health
Madison
Wisconsin
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Progressive Merchant
Howard Higgins
Henry Barber Shop
Richmond
OUR Churches
Sermonet
Greely-Chapman
Druga
Johnson Drug Co
the Timez
Johnson Durg Co
Doughboy Mills, Inc
Wis
Bob Harmon
Distinguished
Cc. G. Chauncy
U.S. A
H. G. Culton
A. G. Dy
John G. Rooks
Air Corps
Times
Harley Hillery
Hudson
Thos. C. McNamara
Boobt New Richmond
New Richmond Larson
Lee
Ayer
Slaughter
Goodlad King Kittle
Bruce
Andrea
Harris Dryer
Gaustad Hocking Ramberg
Christ VW Linehan
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