News: Levis (16 Dec. 1943)
Poster: Crystal Wendt
Email: crystalwendt@aol.com

Surnames: Murphy, Richmond, Hagie, Lautenbach, Filitz, Opelt,

Source: The Clark County Press (Neillsville, Clark County, Wis.) 16 Dec. 1943

Water System Saves Lindsey Murphy Home

Puts out Fire Over Furnace Sunday Evening – Other News of Levis Town

Gladys Beeckler – Phone Y3221

West Levis – A farm water system, consisting of an electric pump and pressure tank, saved the Lindsey Murphy home Sunday evening. The fire broke out in the basement in the evening, when Mr. Murphy was at home along. He telephoned central, who sent out calls for help. The neighbors came speedily, and the flames were presently under control. There was a horse, with water from the pressure system.

The fire presumably caught from the furnace, burning above it. Joists were burned and must be replaced. There was considerable damage from smoke and water. The damage will amount to several hundred dollars, covered by insurance.

We are sorry to hear of the death of William Richmond, one of the oldest settlers in South Levis community.

Mrs. Floyd Hagie called on Mrs. Louie Lautenbach Thursday afternoon.

Mr. and Mrs. H. Filitz and James spent Saturday evening at the Elmer Filitz home.

Mr. and Mrs. Art Opelt and Floyd spent Sunday evening with the Carl Opelt family.

Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Filitz and Mrs. Minnie Filitz were dinner guests at the Herbert Filitz home Sunday.

Norman Opelt and family came up from Madison Friday night to spent the weekend with his parents and other relatives. Mrs. Minnie Filitz came with them to visit her sons, Herbert and Elmer Filitz and families.

Grandpa Dahnert came up from Madison Tuesday, after visiting there for some time with his son, Charles and daughter, Mrs. Hub**Rest cut off. **