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December 20, 2023, Page 9 Contributed by "The Clark Co. Press"
Extracted by Dolores (Mohr) Kenyon. Index of "Oldies" Articles |
Clark County News
December 22, 1938
City’s newest ordinance violated by 19 motorists
Nineteen tickets charging violation of the city’s newest ordinance were passed out last night by Patrolman George Cramer. The ordinance prohibits parking on city streets from 1 a.m. until 5:30 a.m. from November through April and was passed to clear the streets for snow removal work. City alderman, in passing the ordinance, expressed the desire that it be enforced only when snow removal operations were necessary. Police Chief Fred A. Rossman this morning said the 19 tickets were given out as a “warning,” and that prosecution would not be pressed.
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Interest in “Baby Derby” high, captures fancy of countryside; ask cooperation
Merchants offer gifts to first baby born in New Year
Who will be “Master (or Miss) 1939?”
Whoever he may be, plenty of gifts will be waiting for him and his parents. The Neillsville merchants and The Clark County Press will see to that.
For, the first baby born after the stroke of midnight, on January 1, will be crowned King–winner of the “Baby Derby.” One of the first events of its kind ever staged in this section of the country.
Who? Who? Who?
That is the question residents in the countryside over are asking themselves.
Who will be the baby to typify the spirit of the new year–the spirit of good will and a fresh start.
Since the announcement of the Baby Derby in The Press last week, the fancy of the countryside has been captured. Everybody is wondering–waiting to learn–who will be the first baby born in the southern five tiers of townships in Clark County.
What will it mean to the baby, himself, and to his parents? The Clark County Press, sponsors of the Baby Derby, started the ball rolling last week with the offer of a year’s subscription to The Press. Now merchants advertising in The Press have caught the spirit of the Baby Derby and are rallying around to make the event– the birth of Master 1939– the county’s most important birth of the year.
They are offering appropriate gifts from their stocks of merchandise. Naturally, some advertisers’ businesses are such that their merchandise will not fit a baby’s needs. Witness garages and gasoline service stations, for example. What use could a baby have for five gallons of gasoline or a set of bumper guards?
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Advertisement in the Press, Dec. 22, 1938 issue
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December 23, 1948
What’s in a name? The Hubings know
British throne’s heir could not have fared better; three brothers agree
The Hubing brothers of Neillsville were high in approval last week of the name given the new heir to the British throne.
It‘s odd, to be sure, that people here in Neillsville, Wisconsin, U.S.A., would give two hoots down an empty rain barrel what Princess Elizabeth named her scion.
But not so. Consider the names by which the baby was christened last week:
Charles Philip Arthur George.
Consider the names of the Hubing brothers: Charles, Arthur and George.
Henry, the fourth Hubing, was sort of bypassed in the deal; but he probably doesn‘t mind too much.
After all, the father, Prince Philip, ought to have a little recognition. And anyway, the name Henry hasn‘t been too popular with the ruling English families since the eighth one by that name.
At least three of the Hubings are certain the baby prince has a good start toward success. After all, he bears three illustrious names.
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Company gets rabbit feed; but now it’s who pays that counts
The Service Company ate rabbit aplenty at its Christmas party after drill Monday night–but the question of who will pay the shot for the party is still much a topic for discussion.
The company was divided into two teams for the rabbit hunt of Sunday. The winning team–the one which brought back the most rabbits–was to get everything that went with the feed for free.
Lt. Heron VanGorden headed one team; Lt. Clarence DeCremer headed the other. And when the hunt was over, there were 35 rabbits. Lt. VanGorden claimed his team brought in 20, and therefore was the victor.
Lt. DeCremer, however, disputes the claim. It is understood that his contention is based on the fact that at least one man belonging to his team accompanied the VanGorden team. The man brought in three rabbits.
If this be true, Lt. DeCremer’s team will claim an 18 to 17 victory.
And should that happen, Lt. VanGorden probably will be requested by his team to foot the bill. VanGorden, it seems, lost one rabbit which was entrusted to him. That one would have tied the score.
A few of the Service company officers recall the instructions of the colonel to “have a Christmas party and send the bill to me.”
The argument over who actually won the rabbit hunt probably will go on to such lengths that the colonel will finally get the bill.
However much contention might arise over the victors of the hunt, none at all will be made about the feed itself. The unanimous decision was that it was delectable. Presiding over the hit field range in the V.F.W hall were Harold (Suicide) Mohr, Eugene Diercks, Tom Flynn and Claude Ayers.
The regular drill session, which preceded the rabbit feed and Christmas party, saw 13 men started on their way to becoming members of the company. All have completed physical examinations satisfactorily and are expected to take the oath at next Monday’s drill.
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Advertisement in the Press, Dec. 23, 1948 issue
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December 19, 1968
Miss Linda Graves
Neillsville girls to be included in student register
Miss Linda Jean Graves of Neillsville has been selected for inclusion in the 1968-69 edition of “Who’s Who Among Students in American Universities and Colleges.”
The directory has been published since 1934 and carries names of students whose academic standing, service to the community, leadership in extracurricular activities and future potential are above average.
Miss Graves, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Darwin Graves, Neillsville, is expected to graduates from the Wisconsin State University–River Falls next June.
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St. Mary’s packs 3,000 pounds of clothes for Vietnam
Nearly 3,000 pounds of clothing collected in a recent overseas clothing drive was packed last week by members of St. Mary’s Catholic parish. In addition, several boxes of children’s clothes were sent to St. Paul, Minn., for shipment to Vietnam. Members of the Parish Council of Catholic Women also sent Christmas packages to boys of the parish who are in service overseas.
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Service notes
Airman Donald S. Sowieja, son of Mr. and Mrs. Jerome C. Sowieja of Greenwood, has completed basic training at Lackland AFB, Tex. He has been assigned to Lowry AFB, Colo., for training in the munitions and weapons maintenance field. Airman Sowieja, a graduate of Greenwood High School, attended Wisconsin State University–Platteville.
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Army Sp5 John A. Mildbrand, son of Mr. and Mrs. Edward Mildbrand of Rt. 1, Curtiss, received the Bronze Star medal and the Army Commendation medal November 10 in Vietnam.
He earned the awards for outstanding meritorious service as a combat construction specialist in Company C of the 101st Airborne division’s 326th Engineer battalion.
Spec. Mildbrand entered the army in January 1967, and completed basic training at Ft. Leonard Wood, Mo., before arriving overseas in November 1967.
The 21-year-old soldier is a 1965 graduate of Colby High School.
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Holding a certificate of recognition presented by the Neillsville Lions club is Robert Harvey, editor of The Clark County Press. The presentation was made by Lion President H. Robert Shaw during the club’s annual Christmas party and banquet. (Press photo Dec. 19, 1968)
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December 18, 1975
Doll contest feature of B&PW meeting
The Neillsville Business and Professional Women’s club held its Christmas party at the Merchants hotel at 6:15 p.m., Tuesday, December 9. The club members had dressed dolls for the Christmas meeting, and members selected the doll of their choice, for which the gift of a Christmas centerpiece was given. The winner was President Hilda Lipscy.
Gifts were exchanged.
Miss Sue Bauer entertained the club with guitar accompaniment to Christmas carols.
Sharon Horswill, Bobbie Amundsen and Judy Dahlke were guests.
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Man-wife team to practice at Greenwood
A man-wife team of doctors has signed a letter of intent to open practice of medicine in Greenwood about July 1, 1976.
The announcement was made this week by Greenwood Festivals, Inc., sponsoring organization, that Dr. Stuart Grossman of Rochester, N.Y. and his wife, Dr. Linda Grossman, are making tentative plans to open practice in the community.
Greenwood presently is served by physicians of the Neillsville Clinic. They will continue the service until the arrival of the new doctors.
Dick Adler of the sponsoring organization said that Dr. Grossman visited Greenwood in September and had been “impressed with the community as well as its medical needs.”
With the promise of new doctors, Adler said that plans are being made for the remodeling of the Greenwood Clinic building. They include sufficient space for the Grossmans, as well as another physician, should one be secured to locate in Greenwood.
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