February 9, 1966
Ice went out on the Trempealeau River and area creeks last week Wednesday, the earliest date in recent years. Temperatures in the 50s earlier in the week, accompanied by a two-day rain, caused the earlier-than-usual snow melt. An ice jam damaged the dam at Bar-Non Mills at Pigeon Falls, taking out the bridge and wooden timbers there. Until repairs are completed, the mill is without waterpower. The Trempealeau River overflowed at Blair and floodwaters reached as far as the Farmers Union mill and the Central Yard Company.
February 9, 1956
Leo Ellis, district manager for the Community Telephone Co. of Wisconsin, reports that a number of Whitehall telephone subscribers have apparently failed to read and follow the instructions concerning the use of the dial telephones which are printed on the front page of the new telephone directory. Many subscribers have been dialing “operator” for their calls to neighboring towns when they should have dialed these exchanges direct by dialing the numbers shown on the first white page in the directory.
February 9, 1941
Miss Lenna Larson, student at the Winona Business College, spent the weekend with her sister, Mrs. Herman Ringlien. She returned to Winona with Mr. and Mrs. Erling Ringlien and sons of Winona, who also visited at the Ringlien home. Miss Larson, who in three weeks will complete her business course at Winona, will prepare to leave immediately for Callao, Peru, to resume her work as assistant superintendent of the British American hospital there.
February 9, 1930
Slippery roads Sunday were treacherous, especially to Miss Barron. As she was returning from Independence at noon, her car sloughed and tipped over near the Asylum west of town. She was unhurt and her car was not damaged.
February 9, 1921
A large crew of carpenters is again busy doing interior work at the new Lutheran church.
February 9, 1909
Mrs. Ella Romander departed Tuesday for Markesan, where she has purchased a millinery stock and will engage in that business.
February 9, 1899
C.A. Ecker is copying in County Judge Odell’s office.
February 9, 1888
Interest in music still continues.
February 9, 1876
Mr. Wm. Blodgett has the frame up for his new residence, on the South Side, on Main St. It promises to be a neat, roomy cottage.
February 8, 1976
Marilyn Sveen, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Milan Sveen, rural Osseo, a music major at the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point, recently presented here senior trumpet recital at the school’s Fine Arts Center.
February 8, 1962
Judy Lee of Elk Mound has been hired as home economics instructor at Whitehall High. She replaces Barbara Grover, who resigned at the end of the term to be married.
February 8, 1951
Joe Giesen of Monticello, Minn., is the new manager of the Trempealeau Valley Cooperative at Whitehall, arriving last week to take over that position. Mr. Giesen is married and has two children, and will move here as soon as he finds living quarters.
February 8, 1936
Lester Hanson, attendant at the Perfect Oil filling station, reports that the temperature fell 15 degrees in five minutes during a heavy snowstorm Saturday.
February 8, 1923
Janitor Hans Haugh of the courthouse is laid up at his home this week with a siege of the grippe. His duties are being performed by Oscar Nelson.
February 8, 1912
Pigeon Falls — H.P. Smith, the only survivor of the Americans who first settled on Big Slough, three miles east of here, is very ill.
Thursday, February 13, 1902
Mrs. Chaz Nitzke was surprised Saturday evening by a large party of her friends in this vicinity, it being her 40th birthday. She was presented with a rocking chair and many other useful articles.
February 8, 1888
Sheriff Elstad says criminals are lying beautifully low.
February 8, 1876
Uncle Ervin has his new residence on the South Side up and inclosed.
February 7, 1973
Daniel Meilman, president of the Whitehall Packing Co., announced today the Whitehall facility will be expanded into a second-shift operation, increasing its workforce by approximately 50, to a total of about 225 employees.
February 8, 1960
Mr. and Mrs. Sheldon Ivers of Waukesha were guests at the home of his parents, Dr. and Mrs. S.B. Ivers over the weekend.
February 7, 1946
W.R. Hauge has sold his east-side residence to Morris Hagen, and he and his family are staying in the American Hotel, where he is supervising the remodeling of the building.
February 7, 1934
Arne Torud, Clarence Kaas, Carl Kremers and Charles Southworth went to Marshfield Wednesday to attend the meeting which was called to effect the merger of the Farmer’s Union and the Farmer’s Equity organizations. Mr. Southworth visited his sister, Mrs. P.A. Williams.
February 7, 1924
O.A. Breakey was down from Blair last Thursday on a business mission. Mr. Breakey says prospects for the sale of farm land this spring look very promising. Last fall he succeeded in selling several farms, and has several other deals pending until the snow disappears, so that inspection of the soil will be possible. Mr. Breakey has been in the land business for many years, and has a record of transfers to his credit exceeded by few.
February 7, 1911
Pigeon Falls — P. Ekern, J.D. Olds and M.F. Hegge started for Whitehall Feb. 7, but they were compelled to return on account of drifted roads. We can imagine how it was when such a man as friend Olds turns “right about, face.”
February 7, 1901
An inch of snow fell this morning.
February 7, 1893
Twenty-two below zero Tuesday morning, and 28 yesterday. The signal service promises warmer weather.
February 7, 1880
Mr. Thompson, foreman in the Independence News office, was a welcome caller at The Times office Saturday. Mr. Thompson was up in the interest of the Dramatic Club.
February 6, 1975
The Whitehall school district has received $4,623 in federal Comprehensive Employment and Training Act funds. The money is to be used for part of the salary of a health and physical education teacher.
February 6, 1961
The fathers and sons banquet sponsored by the Brotherhood of Our Saviour’s Lutheran Church Monday evening was attended by more than 275. Featured on the program was Judge A. L. Twesme, Galesville, as guest speaker. Ralph Schansberg acted as toastmaster with Leonard Ellison speaking for the fathers and Richard Anderson for the sons. Recognition was given those adults who have worked for youth programs in the community. The Troubadours, a vocal group from Whitehall Memorial High School, under the direction of William Dahl, and the male quartet of the local congregation sang.
February 6, 1951
Whitehall High escaped from the Mississippi River Conference cellar, and deprived Mondovi of a chance at the league title, with a 55-54 overtime win Tuesday. John Hendrickson’s free throw was the only point scored in the extra period, and the Buffaloes couldn’t convert two free throws on a foul called at the overtime buzzer. George Olson canned 17 points to lead the Norsemen, who also got 14 from Fred Johnson and 12 from Hendrickson.
February 6, 1938
Whitehall Junior skiers were handicapped performing at the state Junior Ski Championship in Hayward Sunday, as the event was held on a small hill that does not compare with the Record Breakers’ ski slide on the golf grounds. The local lads have passed the stage of performing on knolls, but in spite of the handicap, Jackie DeBow won second place in Class B.
February 6, 1928
Adolph and Chris Gilbertson, W.J. Webb and C.B. Melby motored to Minneapolis Monday to attend the auto show.
February 6, 1913
Uniform winter weather.
February 6, 1902
Christianson Bros. are operating a steam wood saw in town.
February 6, 1890
There are some party or parties who make a practice of stealing firewood. From this time they will be watched and made to pay the penalty for their lawlessness.
February 6, 1878
J. S. Tull has commenced the erection of a boot and shoe store on the lot adjoining the American House, 19x40 feet. And thus the building has commenced.
February 5, 1975
The Whitehall High wrestling team trimmed Alma Center 33-25 Wednesday. Roy Semb, filling in at heavyweight for an ailing Jerry Hovey, clinched the victory with a 9-5 decision. The Norsemen got pins from Manfred Von Uhl at 126 pounds and Greg Borreson at 167.
February 5, 1960
A basket by Verdell Johnson in the final minute of play provided the winning margin as Blair defeated Whitehall 58-57 Friday night. Casey Sylla hit 14 points to lead the Norsemen, who also got 12 from Jim Solsrud and 11 apiece from Clark Erickson and Cy Getts.
February 5, 1947
The voters of the town of Northfield will have to write in their choice for chairman and supervisors in the spring election, as the candidates nominated at the caucus held last week Wednesday have since withdrawn their names.
February 5, 1933
Below zero weather chilled the ardor of enthusiastic ski fans Sunday and the attendance at the Central U.S. Ski Association tournament was not as large as was anticipated. The tournament, however, was as thrilling as is possible to provide and the Whitehall Ski and Soccer Club gave the spectators every attraction that was advertised. The local club had secured an ample supply of snow and the hill was in excellent condition for the tournament. Cars were parked systematically on the flat below the hill and the greater portion of the sightseers sat in closed automobiles and watched the riders. Sunday’s tournament was outstanding in every detail, including the fact that not a ski was broken nor even a binding strap. This is very unusual for any meet of this kind, large or small.
February 5, 1923
Henry Jackson was in town Monday and reports considerable sickness in his neighborhood. The families of Gabe Anderson and Gabe Gilbertson have been afflicted with winter colds and grippe.
February 5, 1914
Wagons and automobiles are the order of the day.
February 5, 1903
Cashier A.O. Melby is having rock hauled for a basement to his residence, which he intends to enlarge and supply with a modern furnace.
February 5, 1891
Forty-three degrees below zero yesterday morning, and 10 above his morning.
February 5, 1880
The Leap Year party given by the ladies, Thursday evening, at Odd Fellow's Hall was a success. About twenty couples being present and participating in the festivities, all of whom declare the event the most enjoyable of any participated in by the people in this city. The gentlemen especially enjoyed the affair, as the burden of responsibility was removed from their shoulders and all they had to do was to sit quietly by and let the fair ones run the thing. All the stamps required for the occasion being furnished by them. What a relief it was to us to see the finances thus managed, and there was a wish away down in the lower left hand corner of our heart that leap year came oftener than every four years, as we contemplated this great economy of finances on the part of our sex. And then when we had passed through a waltz or quadrille to be escorted to a seat, and left to await the next set while the ladies gracefully lotched against the wall, was pleasant in our sight. The light fantastic was tripped until about two o’clock when the party broke up, each gent being protected by a fair one and conveyed by a sleigh and dashing steeds to their homes. We never had a better time.
February 4, 1970
Whitehall forfeited the last two bouts of the match Wednesday and lost 27-19 to Alma Center Lincoln, falling to 2-12 on the season. Dave Jarstad and Mel Nelson won on pins, and Brian Borreson, Jeff Larson and Bob Shanklin scored decisions, for the Norsemen.
February 4, 1960
Dedication of the Will Schaefer chancel memorial cross will be held at St. Paul’s Independent Lutheran Church at 8:15 p.m. Thursday. The cross was given to the church by his children following his death last summer. A memorial offering will be received, and potluck lunch will be served.
February 4, 1949
Conference-leading Arcadia handed the Whitehall High Norsemen another defeat Friday, 54 to 18. Dick Mattson was high scorer for Whitehall with five points.
February 4, 1935
The Ackleys gathered at the Melvin and Palmer Ackley home in Tuff Coulee Feb. 4 to observe the 75th birthday of Paul Ackley, pioneer of that community. A cake with 75 candles decorated the dinner table. Mr. Ackley is enjoying good health.
February 4, 1925
C.R. Van Horn was down at his old stand at the depot yesterday, visiting with the boys. The cold weather keeps Ray closely at home, but when a pleasant day prevails, he usually is remembered by one of his kind neighbors and given a ride downtown.
February 4, 1912
Otto Houg made a 63-foot jump on skis on the Claude Everson hill south of Whitehall Sunday. Several other amateur jumps were made there the same day.
February 4, 1901
Rev. and Mrs. F.W. Straw of Eau Claire arrived in the village Monday. Rev. Straw is assisting Rev. Woolley of the M.E. church in conducting two weeks of revival meetings here, which began the first of the week. Mr. Straw had charge of the pastorate here years ago, and has many friends in the village. He is a powerful and logical speaker, and if he does not succeed in converting and bringing some of our otherwise good people to Christ, we shall miss our prediction.
February 4, 1886
No snow the past week, but plenty of cold weather. Yesterday at sunrise, spirit thermometers indicated 50 below zero, while mercury was frozen solid. We are too cold to say more.
February 3, 1970
Alma Center Lincoln made 35 of 40 free throw attempts to beat Whitehall 81-63 Tuesday night. Jeff Dahl, Orland Hagen and Brian Nordhagen had 14 points each for the Norsemen, who fell out of a tie for first in the Dairyland Conference and face first-place Osseo-Fairchild tomorrow night.
February 3, 1958
Donald Guse has been elected president of the Pike Pep-Ups 4-H Club, succeeding Phyllis Dahl. Robert Guse is vice president, succeeding Grayle Herman. Phyllis Dahl us secretary, replacing James Schorbahn, and Duane Guse is treasurer, succeeding Donald Guse. Richard Guse is reporter, succeeding Duane Guse. All leaders were reelected: Merrill Anderson, Mrs. Eldon Schorbahn and Mrs. Joseph Hertzfeldt.
February 3, 1946
The Whitehall Cooperative creamery will have its annual meeting at the City Hall at 1:30 p. m, Feb. 3.
February 3, 1936
Seven team patrols were reduced to two motor patrols by county Highway Commissioner Mason and the county road and bridge committee Monday and Tuesday. The roads that will benefit are in the towns of Pigeon, Preston, Burnside, Albion and Chimney Rock.
February 3, 1925
The high school auditorium was practically filled Tuesday night for the Parent-Teacher Association meeting, and an exceptionally fine program was rendered. The motion pictures of the Yosemite Valley scenery were much appreciated, and the high school boys’ quartet rendered two selections. Nothing could have been more impressive than the “Ceremonial” meeting of the Camp Fire Girls, when a group of five were raised to the Woodgatherers degree.
February 3, 1916
Several of the village are taking of advantage of Mr. Augustine’s offer of allowing them to cut wood on his farm free of charge, providing they pile and burn the brush. Fire had damaged the timber.
February 8, 1906
A surprise party of about 60 invaded the home of Mr. and Mrs. Ed Schaefer Saturday evening. Dancing and whist were indulged in by the company.
February 3, 1896
President W.S. Kidder was at Blair Monday and conferred with the village authorities there relative to the sale of our chemical fire engine.
February 3, 1881
Immigrant rates continue downward. J.O. Melby is authorized to sell tickets at a reduction of 40 percent from former rates, which makes the passenger fare from Christiana to Whitehall via New York by the Cunard and Star Line $43.92, and by the American Line via Philadelphia $43.10.
February 2, 1976
Whitehall Packing Co. paid the city $40,722.89 -- its share of operating expenses and accumulated interest for the new sewage treatment plant – Monday, two days after the deadline set by the city council.
February 2, 1962
Whitehall came up short Friday against Blair, falling to 3-6 in the Dairyland Conference after a 62-59 loss. Francis Kokott flipped in 16 for the Norsemen.
February 2, 1950
Vernon Hanson, the 17-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. Martin Hanson of the town of Northfield, has entered a hospital in Milwaukee for special polio treatment. Vernon writes that, as a result of the special treatments received there, he is attempting to walk without braces on his legs.
February 2, 1939
G.J. Lovlien has his ice sawing machine in operation at Pigeon Falls, and expects to complete the annual ice harvest this week. As many as 10 men have been employed on the operation, and Lovlien expects to harvest about 3,000 cakes to serve the Cooperative Ice Co. and individual users.
February 2, 1926
Paul Schroeder of Pleasantville was at Whitehall Tuesday after a load of limestone. Paul is preparing the seed three acres to alfalfa in the spring. He has two acres of the crop, and last year harvested about six tons of hay. He is convinced of the feed value by the falling off of milk production when alfalfa is not fed.
February 2, 1912
A shadow sociable will be given at the home of Alvah Van Sickle Friday evening for the benefit of the Presbyterian church. All are cordially invited.
February 2, 1901
Capt. Alberti was greeted by a large crowd at Opera Hall Saturday. His lecture on Russia and Siberia was interesting and a revelation to many, depicting the atrocities of that government’s method of meting out punishment to criminals, not a few of whom are not criminals at all, but are treated as severely as hardened criminals for no more offense perhaps than not being in favor with the nobility. The captain speaks from personal experience. The lecture was under the auspices of the Masonic fraternity, and the sign of distress at the last hour was credited by the captain as being the direct means of saving him from spending his life in barren Siberia.
February 2, 1887
The cold weather continues. Another fall of snow yesterday. Our January thaw is evidently postponed until later this season.
February 2, 1876
The sleighing is numerous and excellent.
February 1, 1973
Representatives of the city and Whitehall Packing Co. were to meet today (Thursday) to discuss the city’s overloaded sewage plant, one week after state officials had tentatively decided to give the city and the company more time to start construction on a new wastewater treatment plant. The packing plant had been facing a deadline to either improve sewer treatment or cut its production nearly in half.
February 1, 1960
Dr. C.F. Meyers, physician and surgeon from Chippewa Falls, will have offices in the Clinic building beginning Monday, Feb. 1.
February 1, 1949
Mrs. Stanley Dettinger of York had the misfortune to fracture her arm when she slipped on the ice while alighting from the car Tuesday. She consulted with Dr. Leasum, who treated the injured member.
February 1, 1938
The last of the bonds issued by the Whitehall school district in 1918 was paid off Feb. 1. Both the village and the school district are now operating with clean slates, as the former last year retired the bonds issued for the water tank a few years ago.
February 1, 1926
The fire company answered a chimney fire at the Mrs. Hans Jacobson residence Monday forenoon.
February 1, 1912
Coral City — The young folks had a pleasant time at the home of Luke Normington Feb. 1. Two sleighloads pounced down upon the quiet home and changed it into a hive of mirth and frolic. The popcorn balls, molasses candy and “Ole” Southworth with his violin preceded a bountiful supper — all requisites to a good time.
February 1, 1898
February came in 26 below.
February 1, 1883
This is weather calculated to make a man read with absorbing interest the accounts of the low excursion rates to New Orleans.
January 31, 1974
Legal counsel for the state Department of Public Instruction has ruled that the Whitehall school district's practice of limiting school activities on Thursday evenings, in order to allow students to take part in church activities, is illegal. The legal opinion came in response to a complaint by district resident Louise Goodpaster, after her request for use of the Sunset Elementary gym on Thursdays for grade-school girls' basketball practices was denied.
January 31, 1960
Pearl Olson, 62, received first- and second-degree burns over his back Sunday night when a pipe broke and spilled hot milk on him at the Pigeon Falls Cooperative Creamery. Olson, who was working in the roller dryer department, is at home after receiving treatment at Black River Falls.
January 31, 1947
The Independence CYO team defeated the Whitehall Merchants 58 to 46 in the polio benefit game played here Friday evening. Butch Sobotta led the scoring for Independence with 18 points, and Willie Smieja scored 14; LaVerne Nelson had 12 for Whitehall.
January 31, 1935
Palmer Hagen was confined to his home a few days last week with a severe cold, but is again able to attend to his Cities Service bulk station.
January 31, 1924
The people of Fly Creek gathered at the schoolhouse last Thursday evening and organized the Fly Creek Community Club, Archie Lowe serving as acting chairman. The following officers were elected: Mrs. Archie Lowe, president; Mrs. Earl Wood, vice president; and Mrs. Alfred Olson, secretary and treasurer. The programs will be given the last Friday of every month.
January 31, 1910
Herman Briggs of Preston and Miss Mary Otilda Olson of Hale were married Monday at the home of Pastor Wells, who performed the ceremony. They were attended by Miss Lulu Briggs, a sister of the groom and Albert Olson, a brother of the bride.
January 31, 1899
The mock trial under the auspices of the Excelsior Society was held Tuesday evening. The cause for action was alleged slander, brought by Miss Iva Cliff against John Gunther McNitt, in the universal court of Sleepy County, state of Indolence. Hopkins and Vold appeared for the plaintiff, and Gilbertson and Melby for the defendant. Judge Berg presided with all the dignity of a Blackstone or a Kent.
January 31, 1888
Weather is milder. A January thaw on the 31st. February opened pleasantly.
January 31, 1877
Look at the game laws. Wood still brings a good price. The days are gradually growing longer. Pork six cents in this market, by the hog.
January 30, 1976
Independence defeated Whitehall 59-46 Friday night to move into a second-place tie in the Dairyland Conference, a game ahead of the Norseman. Mike Warner scored 17 points to lead the Indees, who also go 14 each from Greg Pronschinke and Randy Symicek. Mark Sosalla netted 18 for Whitehall, which was ranked No. 5 in the Winona Daily News but lost for the second straight time.
January 30, 1966
Melinda Gunderson, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Art Gunderson, Pleasantville, has been named Homemaker of Tomorrow at Whitehall High School. She received a pin from the contest sponsor and is now eligible to compete for state and national awards, after scoring highest in a written knowledge and attitude test taken by senior girls.
January 30, 1957
A-3 Thomas Breska, who is spending a brief furlough with his brother Jim and his grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Theodore Stendahl Sr., here, will leave again Feb. 11 for New York City and will go on from there to the Azores Islands off Portugal, where he will be stationed for 18 months.
January 30, 1947
Mrs. Albert Erickson of the town of Pigeon has been chosen as one of the 100 Wisconsin women, of every race and creed and almost every phase of activity, who will serve as the Committee on Wisconsin Women for the 1948 state centennial.
January 30, 1934
Theodore Engen returned to his employment at Mondovi Tuesday, following a cisit with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. B.M. Engen.
January 30, 1919
A.M. Dake, rural mail carrier on Route 3, met with a bad accident Thursday while on the route. While going down the Warner-Matchey hill, the buggy tongue broke, pushing the vehicle on to the horses and causing them to run away. Mr. Dake was thrown out and received serious injuries about the head and back. Mark Golden furnished first aid to the injured party and brought him to Whitehall, where he was taken to the hospital.
January 30, 1908
Dr. A. Ekern of Grand Forks, N.D., H.A. Orr of Chicago, Peter Eimon and Ludwig Ekern of Superior are all at Pigeon Falls on business and visiting with relatives this week.
January 30, 1894
Solsrud and Kidder have more than 200 cords of wood which they purchased this winter. They took in 20 cords Tuesday, about 30 cords being marketed here that day.
January 30, 1880
Alex. Flemington and “ye editor” took a trip to Arcadia last Friday evening. Alex. went because his stove smoked and couldn’t stay at home, and we went on business.
January 29, 1970
Terri Bensend, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Bensend, has been named 1970 Betty Crocker Homemaker of Tomorrow at Whitehall High School.
January 29, 1959
The non-partisan spring election in Whitehall this year promises to be more interesting than usual, with three candidates for mayor and two races for aldermen. Clarence Kaas, mayor for the past few years, announced recently that he would not be a candidate for election. Papers have been circulated for three candidates for the position, Lester Brennom, Ray Lamberson and Dewey Bensend.
January 29, 1948
The trend in America today is toward military dominance, declared Kenneth Hones of Chippewa Falls, president of the Wisconsin Farmers Union, as he spoke at the organizational meeting of the Trempealeau County Farmers Union held in Whitehall Thursday. Congress will soon vote for compulsory military training, Hones said, “and then all we have to do is elect some five-star general as president and the jig is up.” Hones said America is not far removed from the conditions in Germany or Russia today.
January 29, 1935
A work relief wage scale was set up Friday by a committee of three who met at the courthouse. If this committee’s wage scale is approved, the pay per hour for work on all relief projects will be as follows: For men: unskilled labor, 30¢; helpers to skilled craftsmen, 35¢; and for the rising grades of skilled labor the pay will be 40¢, 45¢ and 50¢. For women: Unskilled labor, 30¢; skilled, 35¢; supervisory, 40¢; forewomen, 5¢ additional to the wage rate of the labor under their charge.
January 29, 1925
Martin Hagen, Chas. Olson, Olaf Hagen and Ed Jacobson of Schimmerhorn Valley were at Whitehall Thursday, and contracted with W.J. Webb to furnish building materials for a new, modern schoolhouse to be erected in their district. Iver Iverson of Coral City has been engaged to do the mason and carpenter work.
January 29, 1914
Hale — J.E. Goplin says he will sell his farm of 120 acres if a buyer comes along with some money.
January 29, 1903
The new double 70-foot bowling alley is in operation and the rolling of balls and the knocking down of pins is the chief amusement in Whitehall. The alley is under the management of O.E. Stevens. The ladies, as well as the men, are taking great interest in this popular game and some, with little practice, will become expert bowlers.
January 29, 1891
At last — but not least! It was necessary to break roads in about 12 inches of snow this morning. The "beautiful" began falling about 4 p.m. yesterday and continues today, which brings the first sleighing of the winter of 1890-91 in this locality. The business world will go on its way rejoicing.
January 29, 1878
A young prince in disguise came to this place on the morning of Jan. 29, 1878. He was a “stranger and we took him in; hungry and we fed him; naked and we put good clothes on him.” He was introduced to the company by Dr. L. B. Allen, when the “band struck up a tune,” and he weighed 11 1/4 lbs. Let us unite in singing the doxology.
January 28, 1976
The brass choir from the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point will present a concert at the Whitehall High School Wednesday at 1:25 p.m., as part of its annual concert tour. Marilyn Sveen, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Milan Sveen, rural Osseo, a graduate of Whitehall High, is a member of the choir.
January 28, 1966
Whitehall edged Alma Center 69-67 Friday to claim sole possession of third place in the Dairyland Conference, three games back of undefeated Eleva-Strum. Barry Johnson led the Norsemen with 18 points, Keith Johnson adding 15, John Everson, 12, and Bruce Ausderau, 11.
January 28, 1952
Sara Rice is the new president of the Brownie troop of Whitehall, with Faith Ellison as vice president and Virginia Colliton as reporter. These officers took charge of the regular meeting Monday evening, when a skating party was followed by a treat of hot chocolate and crackers. Each Brownie signed her name on a box they decorated. For the next meeting the Brownies are going to dress a doll, using old socks for clothing.
January 28, 1943
Iver Johnstad, who has been employed at a barbershop at Camp McCoy, has returned to his home at Pigeon Falls, and is operating his shop there on regular schedule.
January 28, 1931
Two men from the radio department of Northern States Power Co. at Eau Claire were in Whitehall Wednesday checking radio interference in the village and the immediate vicinity. They were assisted by L.A. Richardson, J.E. Rhode and D.A. Bensend of Whitehall.
January 28, 1920
R.H. Holtan loaded tobacco at Blair last Friday and yesterday. He is at Taylor today.
January 28, 1909
` Wisconsin people are enjoying fine weather. The warm sunshine of the past week destroyed the excellent sleighing and wagons have been substituted for sleighs.
January 28, 1897
George Scott is home from a tour of the west and has some hair-breadth escape stories to tell of that snow-bound section.
January 28, 1887
Ottie Sweet returned last Friday from a protracted sojourn abroad. Ottie proposes to “fight it out on this line if it takes all summer.”
January 28, 1878
We are happy to announce to our readers that Capt. Albert Markham, of the Royal Navy, and brother of Geo. H. Markham, will give a lecture at the Methodist Church, on Monday evening, Jan 28th, 1878. Capt. Markham had command of the good ship Alert, in his Arctic exploration, sent out by the English Government, a few years since. His lecture will not only be entertaining but instructive, and as the people' of Whitehall and vicinity appreciate anything of that kind, we bespeak a crowded house. Let every one go. The price of admission has been fixed at 25 cents, a sum that is in the reach of all. Tickets can be procured at Camp’s store.
January 27, 1974
Leonard Ellison has announced the addition of two new staff members at the Ellison Insurance Agency. They are his son, John, and daughter-in-law, Mary Anne.
January 27, 1962
A team of three men representing the Davy Engineering Company of La Crosse was in Whitehall one day last weekend making a survey of existing buildings that could be used for fallout shelters. Whether or not the city will be expected to provide a shelter, or if the state or federal government will assist, is not known at this time.
January 27, 1949
An Altar Society of composed of women belonging to the new Catholic church in Whitehall, St. John’s was organized last week, and had its first meeting Thursday evening at the E.J. Colliton home.
January 27, 1937
M.S. Simonson is installing a new front in his store at Whitehall and enlarging the floor space for his lines of groceries and meats. The meat department will be moved to the rear, permitting a larger stock of Red and White groceries.
January 27, 1921
Mr. and Mrs. J.E. Rhode are in Milwaukee. Mr. Rohde is testing motors in the Nash plant, and will be so employed until spring.
January 27, 1910
Very moderate weather the past week.
January 27, 1898
The interior of the Lutheran church in the village is being ceiled entire, Richard Mattson doing the work.
January 27, 1887
Business is quiet and news is scarce.
January 27, 1877
The snow disappeared very rapidly on Saturday last.
January 26, 1971
Whitehall, tied for eighth in the Winona Daily News’ area poll, defeated Taylor 55-49 Tuesday. Jefff Dahl led the Norsemen with 18 points, Dave Knutson hitting for 10.
January 26, 1958
Miss Kari Lynn Rice, who is teaching at Onamia, Minn., spent the weekend with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Donald Rice.
January 26, 1946
Whitehall Boy Scouts, with the cooperation of Marshal Ben Mahle and the city truck, will collect contributions in the city for the National Clothing drive Saturday, commencing at 1 p. m. Citizens may have their bundles of clothing, bedding and shoes on the curb by that hour for the collection, or they may deliver such contributions themselves to the City Hall, where there is a container for the purpose, according to Mrs. John O. Gilbertson of the Legion Auxiliary, chairman of the collection.
January 26, 1936
With the past week of severe winter weather and temperatures ranging from zero to 36 below, local citizens have been reminiscing about colder winters. Andrew Bensend, one of our few remaining pioneer citizens, experienced much severe weather during his 25 years as a rural mail carrier. Sunday, he recalled the winter of 1888, when on Jan. 21 the mercury read 65 degrees below zero at Whitehall and 56 below at Coral City.
January 26, 1922
Pleasantville — Helmer Iverson and Melvin Gilbertson are chopping wood for Theodore Gunem.
January 26, 1912
Hokon Schansberg was down from Taylor Friday and purchased 14 head of beef cattle from his brothers in Lincoln for his meat market.
January 26, 1888
We are delayed this week in consequence of failure to get paper from St. Paul, caused by a snow blockade. They had a blizzard in Minnesota Tuesday which filled railroad cuts with snow four to 18 feet deep. Go west, young man — in the spring.
January 26, 1878
If you wish to pass a pleasant evening, go to the Dramatic Club’s entertainment, Saturday evening, Jan. 26th. New plays, new scenery; and no effort will be spared by the manager to make it an enjoyable occasion. Turn out and forget dull care, taxes and all other troubles which mankind is heir to.