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April 10, 2024, Page 9 Contributed by "The Clark Co. Press"
Extracted by Dolores (Mohr) Kenyon. Index of "Oldies" Articles |
Clark County News
April 6, 1944
Anderson is city’s choice for Mayor
Wins by vote of 333 to 224; Albert Marg is elected as fourth ward alderman
Victor J. Anderson will be the next mayor of Neillsville. He won by a vote of 333 over the incumbent, H.J. Naedler, who received 224 votes.
Mr. Anderson carried all wards except Mr. Naedler’s own, the Second, which went for Naedler 70-67, giving him a majority of three.
The vote by wards follows: First–Anderson 97, Naedler 52; Second– Anderson 78, Naedler 70; Third–Anderson 78, Naedler 56; Fourth– Anderson 91, Naedler 46.
In the Fourth ward Albert Marg will serve as alderman, having defeated Leland Bandelow by a vote of 80 to 51. In the Third ward Arthur Carl was re-elected to succeed himself, without opposition.
Other places on the city tickets were not contested, the election resulting in the election of William F. Hemp as city clerk; Harry Albright as city treasurer; Henry Bartell as assessor; William A. Campman as justice of the peace.
Mr. Anderson has asked The Press to express his appreciation of the votes given him for mayor. He states that he takes this as an endorsement of his program for Neillsville, a program of industrial progress and good will.
“I shall need the forbearance and cooperation of the people of Neillsville in a difficult undertaking,” said Mr. Anderson.
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Tribute to Mr. Russell for Red Cross success
A tribute was paid by the Rotary Club to Art Russell Tuesday evening, when it was announced that the city of Neillsville had gone over the top in its Red Cross campaign. The city has raised $1,500, with a quota of $1,335.
Al. Covell, county chairman of the drive and president of Rotary, declared that Mr. Russell, in his successful conduct of the campaign in Neillsville, is a credit to the Rotary Club and to the community.
Up to Monday, April 3, reports from the entire county indicated returns of $9,180 or more. In addition to Neillsville, Loyal, Owen and Thorp are known to have gone over the top.
Mr. Covell states that the purpose is to try to bring the effort to a close on April 15. He requests, therefore, that all chairman and solicitors make reports during the present week.
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American Legion will give a benefit dance
The American Legion will give a dance at the Armory Friday, April 14, as a benefit for the musical organizations of the high school. The purpose is to raise money to defray the expense of Neillsville’s representation at the musical festival at Eau Claire. This is the annual event, to which various organizations have contributed. The Legion has volunteered this year to try to finance the entire program and hopes to do it by means of this benefit dance.
The intention is that tickets shall be sold by members of the Legion and by high school students. The general cooperation of the community is anticipated by the community, especially in view of the fine record which the local band and other musicians have made in competition.
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April 1, 1954
Mass protest meeting is called by Farmers Union
Hones to address gathering at Greenwood Tuesday on full parity support
The Clark County Farmers Union has called a mass meeting in the Greenwood High School auditorium for next Tuesday to protest the lowering of dairy supports to 75 percent of parity. The meeting is scheduled to start at 8:15 p.m.
Kenneth W. Hones, president of the state organization, will address the meeting on: “Why the Dairy Farmer is Entitled to Full Parity.”
The “seriousness of the situation now facing the Wisconsin dairy farmer” was stressed by Clare Southward, president of the county Farmers Union organization, as he called the mass meeting. “No one,” he asserted, “has come up with an answer as to where the farmer is going to make up his loss.”
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County agent to open Owen office
Agent or assistant to be at Hospital Farm from 10 to 3 Wednesday
Agricultural representatives of the Clark County Extension service will maintain an office at the Clark County hospital farm starting Wednesday, April 7, George Zuehlke, Loyal, chairman of the county agricultural committee, announces this week.
Either Stanley Ihlenfeldt, county agricultural agent, or Lawrence Babka, assistant county agent, will be on hand each Wednesday from 10 a.m. until 3 p.m. at the experiment project building. The building is located on the hospital grounds, just north of the heating unit.
Mr. Zuehlke pointed out that distances from the north end of the county were somewhat great to travel for some farmers, and occasionally the agricultural representatives were out on calls when farmers wanted information.
“It is hoped,” said Mr. Zuehlke, “that farmers will take advantage of this opportunity and contact the agents concerning their farm problems.
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Carnival swells score board fund above $300
The fund for a new electric scoreboard in the new high school swelled to over $300 last Friday night when the Lettermen’s Club of the high school netted $135.12 on its carnival. The cost is expected to be about $460. A large crowd was on hand for the event, which was held in the high school. Prizes in the amateur show were won by the Windy Six, an orchestra, first; Kay Overman and Eileen Zank, piano duet, second; and third place was judged a tie between the Hanby-Hanby-Falcon vocal trio with guitar and Wildish-Cummings vocal duet.
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The top team of those to judge on the second day of the county contest here last week was that of the Merryvale School, town of York. Team members and their teachers are pictured above. Front row, left to right: Sharon Nickel, Paul Schlagel and Shelby Tremelling. Back row (l to r) are Mrs. Mary Yankee of Neillsville, the teacher; and Miss Lila Sternitzky Granton, a cadet teacher from the Wood County Normal School. The team’s score was 2,642 out of a possible 3,000 points. (Press photo April 1, 1954)
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April 11, 1974
Church women plan sale event
Mrs. Verla Hales was the Bible study leader and Miss Ruth Pietenpol, the hostess, for the April meeting of the UMA Society of the Granton United Methodist Church. During the meeting, plans were made for a rummage and bake sale to be held Thursday, April 18, at the church from 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Barbecues, donuts and coffee will be served during the sale.
Visitors were Mrs. Elmer Kapfer, Mrs. Van Kayser and Mrs. Jesse Richmond.
Miss Mabel Williams will be the Bible study leader for the May meeting, and Mrs. William Schmidtke will be the hostess. The study of the Book of Luke has been completed, and members voted to obtain another Bible study series.
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Many decorate hunt, for eggs
Approximately 200 children took part in the Easter egg hunt and decorating contest held Saturday at Schuster Park. The event was sponsored by the Women of the Moose.
Over 300 eggs were found; prizes were awarded for specially marked ones. Mrs. Jean Volz and Bill Peters judged the decorated eggs and awarded cash prizes and ribbons to first places winners Sandy Wasserburger, Karen Montgomery and Sandy Montgomery, and to second place winners Kathy Ross, Cindy Montgomery and Cindy Sonderberg.
The next meeting of the Moose will be held Monday, April 15, at the American Legion Hall.
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April 13, 1994
Garage fire quelled
Fire caused considerable damage to a two-car garage and damaged a car and a motorcycle, as well as numerous other items at the Gary Brown home in Neillsville, town of Pine Valley, Wednesday forenoon. Firefighters received the call at 9:46 a.m. from Brown, who discovered the fire after going into the house for a cup of coffee.
Brown said he was testing some heat tape used for wrapping water lines for freeze protection and left them on a work bench in the building. He said when he returned only minutes later, the fire had started.
The windshield and paint on a 1985 motorcycle, valued at $11,000, were damaged and there was also smoke and some fire damage to a late model car. Firefighters removed the vehicles after getting the fire under control.
Brown said he had just assembled the motorcycle which he said was in “mint” condition, and he has installed new doors and had done some remodeling on the garage just recently. Both doors were badly damaged as well as the work bench area and the ceiling joists. There was no immediate estimate of the loss, however, he said he had “some” insurance coverage.
Neillsville Fire Chief Duane Peterson said Thursday that he believed that the damage, primarily to the car and motorcycle, amounted to about $3,000.
The fire is believed to have started from the heat tapes which were plugged into an electrical outlet.
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Funeral license earned
Karlyn L. Brown, daughter of Kenny and Karen Mohr of Neillsville, received her Wisconsin Funeral Director license after completing her six-month apprenticeship at Holly Funeral Home in Waupaca where she is a funeral director.
Brown is a native of Neillsville and a 1986 graduate of Neillsville High School. She later graduated from the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire in 1990 and in 1993, she graduated from the two-year funeral service program at Milwaukee Area Technical College.
Karlyn L. Brown
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Members of the Neillsville High School Forensic Team going on to state are (row 1, left to right) Melanie Schrank, Becca Hubing, Clarice Seebandt; (row 2) Amy Wren, Nathan Vasquez, Jeff Reither, Bryan Evenson and Natasha Rueth. (Photo by Poplar April 13, 1994)
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A whopper chopper was a recent visitor to the Neillsville municipal airport, located east of Neillsville on U.S. Highway 10. The helicopter was being utilized to transport officers and enlisted U.S. Army personnel on a recent visit to the local Army recruiter office in Neillsville. The chopper is believed to be the first to land at the airport, which now handles several local flights each week and serves as a touchdown and resting area for pilots on flights from Illinois to Minnesota. (Press photo April 11, 19??)
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