April 26, 2023, Page 9

 Contributed by "The Clark Co. Press"

 

Extracted by Dolores (Mohr) Kenyon. Index of "Oldies" Articles

Clark County News

 

April 28, 1938

 

Robert Roessler first and Keith Bennett wins third

 

In speaking contests for district held at Eau Claire Saturday, April 23

 

Robert Roessler won first place in oratory and Keith Bennett third in humorous declamatory in the district forensic contest at Eau Claire Saturday. Eight local districts, with 24 high schools, were represented at the meet. Others from Neillsville taking part were Vera Munger in non-humorous declam, and Goldie Scott in extemp, reading. Others from Neillsville at the meet were Louis Bast, Joyce Kleckner, Miss Baldwin, Harry McIntyre and the coaches, Miss Wade and Miss Beeckler.

 

Robert Roessler will take part in the state contest in oratory at Madison. H. Ditmassen of Ladysmith took second and Ruth Finstad of Altoona third.

 

In speaking, Irene Raawe of Rice Lake was first, Ray Ender of Eau Claire second and Marguerite Gilbertson of Augusta third. Betty Webster of Rice Lake won first in declamatory, Frances Adams, Eau Claire, second, and Marguerite Allen, Pepin, third. In reading, Marion DeLong, Chippewa Falls was first, Ruth DeWitt, Bloomer, second. Humorous Declam, Mavis Martin, Cadott, first; Art Medlie, Menomonie, second, and Keith Bennett, Neillsville, third.

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Memorial tree boulevard

 

Green spruce trees, costing $2 a piece, will be planted between Owen and Withee along what will be known as Memorial Boulevard. Businessmen of Owen and Withee are to contribute $5 each and citizens $2 each. Each tree planted will be dedicated to the memory of some soldier.

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George forfeits to Reno

 

Mats Madsen of Neillsville disqualified Bob George, wrestler in the main event at Thorp last week when George, an ex-boxer slugged too much, and the bout was forfeited to Tony Reno. Adolph Haavisto, “the Flying Finn,” threw Billy Bourne after resorting to his old tactics of landing three terrific blows to the head and body with his feet.

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Neillsville High in music tourney

 

Fifteen bands and music clubs at Marshfield May 13th

 

The Neillsville High School band will be among 15 high school musical organizations which will compete in the annual spring district music tournament at Marshfield on Friday, May 13th.

 

More than 2,000 students from central Wisconsin high schools will take part in the tournament.

 

Band, glee club, choir, ensemble, and solo contests will be held simultaneously during the entire day in five different auditoriums. From 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. there will be marching and baton twirling contests. The parade of all bands is at 4 p.m. on Central Avenue.

 

Schools entered in the tourney are Abbotsford, Colby, Dorchester, Granton, Hancock, Loyal, Marshfield, Medford, Neillsville, Nekoosa, Park Falls, Port Edwards, Spencer, Stratford, and Unity. All except Granton have entered bands.

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New post office

 

Fine progress is being made at the new post office, and the concrete walks and driveways are now being built. The grounds are being leveled off and the exterior appearance much improved.

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April 22, 1948

 

Paper pinch

 

A shortage of newsprint paper faces The Clark County Press.

 

This newspaper, in common with newspapers generally, was placed upon a quota basis two years or more ago. At that time The Press had considerable reserve and anticipated that the market situation would ease before a pinch was felt. Developments, however, have been in the other direction. The present situation, and the immediate prospect are that newsprint paper will continue upon the basis of short supply.

 

The quota of this newspaper is 10 tons, 20,000 pounds per year. In the year ending March 31, 1947, the amount of paper used was 21,363 pounds, 1,363 more than the quota. In the past two years, therefore, The Press has used 6,365 pounds more than its allotment.

 

With reserves at the vanishing point, The Press is obliged to take effective steps to bring use of newsprint into line with the prospective supply. The steps to be taken are receiving careful study. Upon the conclusion of that study readers will be made acquainted with the results.

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Tuesday gives wedding, six children to them

 

Mr. and Mrs. Anton Hubing find Tuesday their day of good fortune

 

Tuesday has brought a wedding and six children to Mr. and Mrs. Anton Hubing of West Tenth street. Their latest Tuesday luck came Tuesday, April 13, with the birth of a daughter weighing seven pounds and 10 ounces, their sixth child. The birth took place at the Neillsville hospital. The little lady will be known as Kathleen Mary.

 

Kathleen is the third girl in the family, and she has three brothers. All six of the children arrived in this world on Tuesday.

 

Mr. and Mrs. Hubing were married Tuesday, Oct. 13, 1930.

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Advertisement in the Press, April 22, 1948.

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April 25, 1968

 

12 to Army, one to Marine Corps

 

Twelve Clark County men were inducted by the Army and one by the Marine Corps to fill the April quota, according to the Clark County selective service office.

 

Entering the Marine Corps, was Gordon P. Wagner of Thorp, who was forwarded to the Marine Recruit Depot at San Diego, Calif.

 

Those entering the Army were forwarded to the Army reception center at Ft. Campbell, Ky. They included:

 

Calvin L. Polzin, Richard A. Morneau and Marvin E. Mohr of Neillsville; Bernard F. Artac of Greenwood. Elmer Zarins and Dan D. Cwikla of Withee; Wayne A. Zank of Fairchild and formerly of Neillsville; Thomas R. Lindau of Curtiss; John L. Rueth and Robert L. Loos of Loyal; Gerald W. Egstad of Granton; and Charles R. Horvat of Milwaukee and formerly of Willard.

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Granton names honor students

 

Terry Ertl and Eileen Garbisch have been named valedictorian and salutatorian, respectively, of the senior class at Granton High School, Clayton A. Gardner, district administrator, announced this week.

 

Ertl is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Willie Ertl of Rt. 1, Granton; Miss Garbisch is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Garbisch of Rt. 1, Granton.

 

Three other honor students were also revealed. They are Bonnie Faber, Collen Angel and Rose Ann Rose.

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Gesche is named by men bowlers

 

The spring bowling banquet and the Neillsville bowling association meeting was held the evening of April 16 at Bali Hai Club.

 

Norbert Schlegelmilch, vice president at the business meeting for Dick Tibbett, president, who was having voice trouble.

 

Lowell Gesche was elected secretary treasurer for the next season. Dale Armitage and Joe Urban were elected directors.

 

First place trophies were awarded to: Ione’s Bar, Tuesday early league; Wildcat Inn, Tuesday late league; Wall’s Service, Wednesday American league; and Habermeyer’s, Wednesday National league.

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Honors at Greenwood High School Class of 1968

 

 

Vicki A. Mech Valedictorian

 

 

Jacob Volovsek, Salutatorian

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 High school royalty are Jim Vetrone and LuAnne Zank, who will preside as King and Queen at the annual Junior Prom at Neillsville High School next week Saturday, May 4. Vetrone, the son of Mr. and Mrs. William Vetrone of Rt. 3, Neillsville, was elected King by members of the junior class. He chose as his queen Miss Zank, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Zank of Rt. 1, Neillsville. Vetrone is widely known in Cloverbelt high school athletic circles. He is a three-letter winner as a junior, having won two letters in football and one in track. In addition, he was a member of the NHS basketball squad. (Press photo April 25, 1968).

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April 24, 1975

 

Dairy judging contest to be held April 26

 

The annual Clark County 4H dairy judging contest will be held Saturday, April 26, starting at 1:30 p.m. The contest will be held in the Granton area, and judging will take place on the Dick Eibergen, Charles Seefeldt and Fritz Garbisch, Jr., farms.

 

All 4H members enrolled in the 4H dairy project are welcome to participate. Selection will be made for representatives to participate in the district 4H judging contest in June.

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4H Doings

 

Clark County trees to arrive soon

 

Trees for Clark County are tentatively scheduled to arrive during either the last week in April or the first week of May. Trees will be delivered to Owen high school and the sheriff’s garage in Neillsville, depending upon the location of the applicant.

 

Those receiving trees will be contacted by the extension office in regard to the definite date, time, and place of arrival. This year, a total of 216,000 trees were ordered.

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 Walkathon set for Saturday

 

Foot powder and liniment may be the order of the day for students and adults taking part in Saturday’s Greenwood to Neillsville Walkathon but funds to finance the work of the Clark County Chapter of the March of Dimes will be the satisfying end result.

 

The fundraising event is being sponsored jointly by the county March of Dimes Chapter and by the Future Business Leaders of American Clubs from county high schools. A goal of $7,000 has been set.

 

Local participants are to be at Neillsville High School before 8”15 a.m. Saturday to board a bus for the Greenwood ballpark, where the Walkathon is scheduled to get underway. Refreshments will be available at checkpoints located at five-mile intervals along the route, and will also be served at the terminus in Schuster Park. Wisconsin Army National Guard trucks will provide escort along Highway 73.

 

In case of inclement weather, May 10 had been set as the alternate.

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