Old Items Taken from The Thorp Courier files of 1906-1931-1956-1981-1996100 Years Ago (1906) The Thorp Courier published weekly at $1.50 per year. Newspaper press operated by an electric motor. A new orchestra has recently been organized in this
village and under the efficient leadership of Herman Thiedemann, the
boys are progressing finely. Following is the membership comprising the
new organization: 1st violin -- Jos. Switalski; 1st Coronet -- Louis
Walsdorf; Solo Coronet-- Lee Snyder; 2nd Coronet -- Wm. Pope Jr.; 1st
Clarinet -- Louis Wilson; Solo Clarinet -- John Poppe; 2nd Clarinet --
Louis Howard; Bass -- Hugo Holzhausen; Trombone -- Jos. Klouda Jr.;
Drums and Traps -- J. H. Gorman; Piano -- Miss Mayo Roth. J.O. Rasmussen sold his restaurant property last week to Stanley Moczarny, who has already take possession. Mr. Moczarny's son-in-law Elmer Johnson, is making arrangements for opening a bakery in the building in the near future. Thorp Meat Market: Steak, Round, Sirloin, Porterhouse, per lb., 20¢. Beef Roast, per lb., 12-1/2¢. Spare Ribs, lb., 12¢. The Hewitt Variety Store opened for
trade last Wednesday and was visited by large crowds during their
opening sale. Lyle Christensen, Thorp Male Chorus governor, announces all plans ar complete for 29 members of the Male chorus under the direction of Mr. R. Brede to take part in the St. Paul winter carnival weekend. The Thorp Male Chorus will join other choruses of the Northwest district of Associated Male Choruses of America. Papers were filed for Mayor early last week for Joseph
Tobola. Dr. W. F. Nolecheck, present Mayor, is vacationing in Florida
and previous to his leaving indicated he was not a candidate this year. As February 8 to 14 marks the 71st anniversary of the Boy Scouts of America, Thorp Mayor David Keating signed a proclamation in honor of the 1,500 men and women who are volunteer leaders in the Chippewa Valley Council. Charles S. Senn has joined the Gharles G. Senn Law Office in Thorp, replacing Fred Kowalski who has become corporation counsel for Forest County. A surprise birthday party was held at the Thorp Dairy
Bar for Mrs. Josephine Rogalski on January 31st, celebrating her 90th
birthday. At a meeting held by Waste Management, Inc. at the Thorp City Hall on Jan. 22, residents of the township of Reseburg voiced concerns about a landfill in their township. Thomas F. Tuttle, MD, has joined the staff at Victory
Medical Clinic--Stanley Center. |
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