February 22, 1966
Eleva-Strum came from seven points down in the fourth quarter to eke out a 66-65 win over Whitehall Tuesday, finishing undefeated in the Dairyland Conference. Barry Johnson netted 20 points, and John Emerton and Bruce Ausderau, 16 and 10, respectively, for the Norsemen, who ended up at 9-5, in second place.
February 22, 1956
Neighbors and friends dropped in at the Ole Hallingstad home on Hobson Street Wednesday to extend their congratulations to him on his 81st birthday.
February 22, 1947
George Briggs, president of the Briggs Transfer Co. and secretary of the Wisconsin Motor Carriers Association, will speak on “Highway Courtesy and Safety” over and Eau Claire radio station Saturday. Briggs Transfer was founded at Whitehall and had its head office here until moved to Eau Claire about a year ago.
February 22, 1936
Members of the Whitehall Record Breakers Ski Club won nine of the 19 prizes offered in the classes they entered in Saturday’s Eau Claire ski tournament. Alvin Windjue, Ardell Paulson and Sherman Erickson took second through fourth places in the 13-14 age bracket, and Jackie DeBow and Floren Hegge took first and second in the 11-12 division.
February 22, 1926
The mask ball held under the auspices of the Whitehall Fire Company at the Opera Hall Monday night attracted the largest crowd of dancers and spectators that ever assembled in the city building. Proceeds of the dance amounted to $342.45, which will enable the fire company to meet incidental expenses during the year.
February 22, 1912
Fred Jacobson and Will Harlow are attending an automobile school in St. Paul.
February 22, 1900
Pigeon Falls — Mrs. Ludvik Melbye and sister, Miss Haugen, have rented the drug store building and will put a stock of millinery in the spring, and will also do dressmaking.
February 22, 1887
Preparations on a large scale are being made by our boys for celebrating Washington’s birthday, with a masquerade ball on Feb. 22, at the roller skating rink in this village. Very elaborate costumes will be provided, excellent music furnished, and the event promises to eclipses anything of the kind ever given in this village. Neither money nor pains will be spared to make the occasion one of unparalleled enjoyment. Watch for bills giving full particulars.
February 22, 1876
J.W. McKay has leased the Empire House, for a term of two years, and will take possession some time this week.
February 21, 1975
Blair upset Whitehall 49-40 Friday, costing the Norsemen a chance to tie for first place in the Dairyland Conference with Alma, which won its first-ever DC title. Barry Sosalla led Whitehall with 15 points.
February 21, 1964
A 65-60 upset loss to Eleva-Strum Friday, and Blair’s win over Augusta, cost Whitehall a share of first place in the Dairyland Conference. Lee Buker scored 19 points to lead the Norsemen, who also got 16 from Don Hanson and 10 from Dave Amundson.
February 21, 1954
Mr. and Mrs. Donald Rice and Mr. and Mrs. John O. Gilbertson drove to Northfield, Minn., Sunday, where they attended a concert by the St. Olaf College choir. The choir had just returned from a tour to southern states. Richard Rice is a member of the group. While in Northfield the Whitehall people saw Kari Lynn Rice, Anne Holtan, John and Rachel Almlie, all students at the college, and George Sletteland of Pigeon Falls, student at Faribault, Minn., who had come there especially to hear the choir.
February 21, 1944
A valentine party was held at the Northfield school house Monday afternoon. Valentines were handed out, and the teacher, Mrs. Curtis Hoff, treated all the ladies to candy.
February 21, 1931
The Independence Fire Company and the neighbors of Mike Kowahl, a Plum Creek farmer, succeeded in saving all of his buildings except for the hog house, from a fire last Saturday.
February 21, 1921
John Saugstugen, who has a room above Mrs. Herb’s, accidentally set fire to his bed early Monday morning. He apparently had been smoking while lying in bed, setting the mattress and quilts on fire.
February 21, 1907
M.O. Tormoen informs us that Professor Debel of Hokah, Minn., is teaching vocal and instrumental music in his vicinity with success. The professor will be remembered by our readers in Whitehall, where he taught some 18 years ago.
February 21, 1897
About six inches of the “beautiful” fell Sunday night. Sleighing is now better than it has been at any time this winter, and farmers are taking advantage of it by hauling their farm produce to market.
February 21, 1884
Notwithstanding the fact that a number of our citizens put in coal stoves early in the season, an uncommonly large amount of wood has been marketed here this winter. Some who thought of burning coal next winter will continue to use wood for fuel.
February 20, 1976
Dan Everson and Mark Sosalla combined for 32 points as the Norsemen defeated Lincoln 60-40 Friday to end the regular season with a 9-5 Dairyland Conference record.
February 20, 1966
Robert Eid, son of Mr. and Mrs. George Eid, Whitehall, recently enlisted in the U,S, Army through the La Crosse recruitment office.
February 20, 1956
A program of American folk music was given when the Whitehall Music Study Club met with Miss Mabel Larson Monday evening. Mrs. H.M. Johnson was the assisting hostess.
February 20, 1947
At least 425 answers were received to the famous movie horse contest recently published in the Whitehall Times for the Pix theater, according to Colonel Larson, theater manage. The first reply received was correct, so Dorothy Ann Hamilton, this city, received first prize, $3 in cash. Mrs. Donald Nelson, also of this city, received second prize, $2. Awarding of the prizes depended on the time of entry, as well as the accuracy of the answers. The next 10 were awarded five movie passes each. They were Ardis Christianson, Gary Johnson, Vera Strand, Susanne Bensend, James Garson, Gavin Strand, Delores Wivelstad, John Mattson and Terry Rice of Whitehall and Arthur Holseng, Strum.
February 20, 1935
Mrs. Carl Thomte is at Eleva caring for her son Philip, a teacher in the high school there who has been seriously ill with pneumonia but is reported to be much improved.
February 20, 1919
Mason and Scott have been rushing the ice harvest the past week. The first cutting was but eight to 10 inches thick, but a drop in temperature favored the boys, and most of the product is of fine quality and 16 inches thick.
February 20, 1907
The warm weather of this past week has practically annihilated the sleighing.
February 20, 1896
Thirteen below this morning.
February 20, 1877
Quite a number of passengers arrive in town daily, many with a view of looking the place over for a permanent location. We are glad to welcome them here. They can find no better or pleasanter place to live in than Whitehall.
February 19, 1968
The Whitehall district school board Monday night reviewed the defeat of the Feb. 5 building referendum, and decided it would be advisable to present another proposal to the electors in the near future. A special district meeting will be held March 11 to vote on whether to purchase the 20-acre site near Sunset Elementary on which the proposed vocational/music-drama facility would have been built.
February 19, 1958
Vernon Nehring was elected a director of the Trempealeau Valley Dairy Cooperative at the annual meeting last Wednesday. He succeeds Albert Eid, who resigned.
February 19, 1948
The Pigeon Falls United Lutheran Ladies Aid will meet Thursday at the hall. Hostesses are Mesdames Thomas Stalheim, John Skadahl, Ralph Amundson and H.P. Fremstad.
February 19, 1938
Six of Whitehall’s top notch junior riders have been entered in the Viking junior tournament at Strum Saturday. More than 100 junior skiers will compete for the honors. Those entered from Whitehall are Jack De Bow, 13; La Vern Nelson, 12; Raymond Larson, 15; Ardell Paulson, 16; Alvin Windjue, 15; and Robert MacCornack, 15. Jack and Alvin participated in the tournament at Lakes Coulee near Blair Sunday. Jack placed first in Class C with jumps of 89 and 90 feet, and Alvin scored second with leaps of 79 and 85 feet.
February 19, 1925
A state engineer from the State Board of Health was at Whitehall the first half of the week and supervised the reverting of our water supply back to the river. A chlorine tank was installed to purify the water, and it is said that by this process the river water is fit for drinking purposes. The state officer did not commit himself as to whether this water supply will be accepted by the state permanently. It would seem that the present system should have been recommended by the state in the first place, as it would have prevented the considerable expense and inconvenience of putting in a village well.
February 19, 1912
The local concrete block factory resumed work Monday.
February 19, 1903
Henry Larson, a former Trempealeau County boy, now a prosperous merchant of Starbuck, Minn., is a Whitehall business caller and visitor with relatives today. Mr. Larson’s principal business in the county at this time is to look after his extensive farming interests in the French Creek Valley, town of Ettrick, a portion of which real estate is the homestead farm.
February 19, 1891
Eighteen below yesterday morning. This morning the weather is much milder, the thermometer registering eight below.
February 19, 1880
The Odd Fellows Lodge of this village numbers 60 members.
February 18, 1973
Three new members were elected to the board of directors of th Whitehall Country Club at the recent annual meeting. Alvin Windjue, Robert Byington and Dennis Jack will serve three-year terms on the board. Course work done during the past year included a new tee built on the second hole. Fifty maple trees were planted about the course for beautification.
February 18, 1962
Charles Hagen, son of Mr. and Mrs. Melford Hagen, Pigeon Falls, a junior at Eau Claire State College, is recording secretary of the school’s chapter of Alpha Phi Omega service fraternity.
February 18, 1951
The district championship meet between the northern and southern division clubs of Indianhead Ski Association will be held this Sunday at the Eid Hill, southeast of Pigeon Falls on Co. Hwy. W. About 160 riders from 14 clubs are expected to take part.
February 18, 1937
Three persons are campaigning to succeed incumbent County Superintendent of Schools Miss Tillie Sylfest, who will not seek re-election. Running in the April 6 election are Miss Laura Little, Eleva, English teacher at Whitehall High; George Filla of Hale, teacher at Borst Valley school; and Miss Josephine Matchey, also of Hale, a teacher in the Osseo schools.
February 18, 1923
Pigeon Falls — The Ski Club made the following jumps on the Engebretson hill in Tuff Coulee a week ago Sunday: Standing — Fremstad, 75; Hjornevick, 71; Borreson, 71; Monson, 71; N. Berge, 66; J. Berge, 61, Stalheim, 58; Thompson, 55; Peterson, 54; Koxlien, 45. Falling — Fremstad, 80; Hjornevick, 83; Borreson, 74; Monson, 75.
February 18, 1909
Mrs. Theodore Erickson is buying millinery in Milwaukee.
February 18, 1897
O. Christianson has purchased of S.R. Sweet the county right to use his remedy for the cure of blood, bone or bog spavin, ring bone, splints, curb or sweeney, and guarantees a permanent cure.
February 18, 1886
The boys enjoy considerable sport with the toboggan made by Abott Lawrence. For genuine fun it appears to eclipse the ancient and renowned snowshoe.
February 23, 1876
GAMEY — A son of Mr. Jones of this village shot 9 gray squirrels last Friday, in Ervin’s timber lot.
February 17, 1974
Tom Ritland, son of the Rev. and Mrs. Clifford Ritland, was presented the Eagle Scout badge at a presentation during Boy Scout Sunday at Our Saviour’s Lutheran Church. A member of Troop 78, Ritland has earned more than 21 merit badhes. His special project for community service was in the photographic field. A student at Whitehall Memorial High School, he has earned letters in football and track and has been an all-conference wrestler the past two seasons. The presentation was made by Sam Hagerman, camp ranger of Camp Decorah.
February 17, 1959
A shower was given in honor of Mrs. Gordon Eid and baby Tuesday afternoon at the Albert Eid home.
February 17, 1945
The annual meeting of the Lincoln Cemetery Association was held at Whitehall City Hall Saturday afternoon. All officers were reelected, including Ludwig Hammerstad, president; Mrs. Tillie Severson, secretary; Dr. Anton Vold, treasurer; and J.E. Rhode, sexton. Mrs. Mollie Pederson, who term expired as trustee, was reelected. John Beaty’s term carried. Ludwig Engen was again engaged as caretaker.
February 17, 1930
The work of sizing and grading the tobacco at the E.A. Sorenson warehouse was completed Monday. The crops of tobacco were purchased locally by Mr. Sorenson and W. Birkenmeyer of Tomah who personally supervised the sizing and grading process. About 35 workmen were employed during the two months which the warehouse was open. The grade of tobacco was described as far superior to the crops which were turned out last year and the volume which was handled through the local warehouse was said to be greater.
February 17, 1921
Northfield — Olai Nelson has purchased the restaurant at York, and will move there with his family soon.
February 17, 1911
Christ Johnson cut a bad gash in his foot Friday while chopping wood for George Lamberson.
February 17, 1900
Whitehall Camp 2549, Modern Woodmen, received an invitation last Saturday from their brother woodchoppers at York. A large number from here attended, and enjoyed themselves, participating in an oyster supper which was only a part of the hospitality shown by the York camp.
February 17, 1887
The railroad company has placed a coal stove in the ticket department at the depot, which was much needed.
February 16, 1969
George Draves, Whitehall, has leased the Shell Oil Station and garage here. Mr. and Mrs. Draves came here two years ago from Black River Falls. He has been employed as a Burns guard at the Whitehall Packing Co. plant. The Graves have purchased a home on Clark Street. They have a daughter, Betty, in the sixth grade, a son in the U.S. Navy, and a married daughter.
February 16, 1958
Mr. and Mrs. Tracy Rice and family moved the past weekend from their Dodge Street residence to their new split-level home on Park Street, which has just been completed.
February 16, 1946
Mrs. Tillie Severson, Whitehall, was reelected secretary of the Lincoln Cemetery Association, and John Beaty was reelected trustee, at the annual meeting held Saturday. Other directors of the association include Dr. Anton Vold, Ludvig Hammerstad and Mrs. Mollie Pederson.
February 16, 1935
Mr. and Mrs. H. J. Elstad returned Saturday night from Minneapolis, where they spent a few days on business.
February 16, 1924
Mr. and Mrs. Melvin Bang moved their household goods to Blair Saturday, where Melvin will be agent for the Winona Oil Co.
February 16, 1911
Pigeon Falls—Scarlet fever is prevalent at the head of Pigeon Creek.
February 16, 1899
An error of $100 was discovered in the bid of Fetter and Crosby for the extension of water mains on Scranton and Abrams streets, and when they declined to perform the work for the contracted figure, the bid was awarded to Frank Hengel.
February 16, 1888
There are several cases of mumps in the village this week, and the disease will “do” the town before letting go its grip.
February 16, 1876
Snow and ice. Did you get your valentine? Let’s see, wasn’t there some talk of a brass band?
February 15, 1972
Dave Schroeder’s rebound basket with two seconds left gave the Norsemen a 59-58 win over Alma Tuesday. It was Whitehall’s fifth straight win, and the first time in more than three years that the Rivermen had been defeated on their home court. Schroeder led the victors with 16 points, with Fred Thompson adding 12 and Doug Knutson 11.
February 15, 1960
The joint Trempealeau, Eau Claire and Jackson County school committees Monday night voted 12 to three against a petition to dissolve the Huskelhus district, located north of Pigeon Falls, and attach most of it to the Osseo district. Thirty-one persons testified against the petition, most of them arguing that the majority of Huskelhus graduates had attended Whitehall High, and that the majority of district residents have their business, church and social connections in Pigeon Falls and Whitehall.
February 15, 1949
Theodore Torgerson fell on a stairway Tuesday at his home in Minneapolis and fractured a vertebra in his neck. His condition is said to be favorable.
February 15, 1939
Tommy Nelson has leased the the Gilbertson Bros. building on Main St., formerly occupied by the Canteen Co., and is installing equipment for a dry cleaning plant. The new establishment will be known as the Band Box.
February 15, 1929
Friday morning Charles Schilke, lineman for the Lincoln Telephone Company, arrived at the central office shortly before seven o’clock and when he entered the office he saw flames coming from the partition wall. He first used a pitcher to carry water, then instructed the telephone operator to give the fire alarm. Had the fire not been discovered for a few moments longer, it is very likely it would have been difficult to save the building. The damage from the fire was small.
February 15, 1917
Pigeon Falls — Clifford Skillrud and sister Carrie have leased rooms in the Mrs. A.C. Gilbertson house, where they have opened up a lunch room.
February 15, 1907
The Whitehall orchestra of five pieces furnished music for a dance at the Opera Hall Friday, and all speak well of the orchestra.
February 15, 1894
Pigeon Falls — O. Ekern put into his creamery a cream separator a week ago. Quite a number of patrons are already giving the machine a trial, it being something new in this section. This locality is inhabited by as many enterprising and intelligent farmers as any in the state, and they are undoubtedly anxious to obtain and employ the best and most modern methods in carrying out their business.
February 15, 1880
A. D. Flemington appeared in church last Sabbath arrayed in new and costly garments.
February 14, 1975
Dave Hegge and Barry Sosalla sparked a fourth-quarter rally Friday, but the Norse boys came up short against Alma, losing 58-53 and dropping out of a first-place tie with the Rivermen. Sosalla finished with 20 to lead Whitehall.
February 14, 1962
Following a discussion with American Field Service representatives at the PTA meeting last week Wednesday, it has been decided that Whitehall High will host a foreign exchange student.
February 14, 1952
Helen Jean Nelson, Eau Claire, daughter of Mrs. Elvina Olson of Whitehall, was one of nine students to receive the degree of Bachelor of Science in education at the Eau Claire State College at the close of the semester in January. Her specialty was kindergarten-primary education. Helen Jean’s husband is Wallace J. Nelson, Eau Claire, and they have a daughter Mary Lee. Mrs. Nelson, graduate of Whitehall High School has been teaching in the primary field at Chippewa Falls.
February 14, 1938
The Misses Mabel and Iva Larson will entertain the Girls club at the Legion clubrooms Monday evening.
February 14, 1928
The Pigeon Valley Telephone Co. held a special meeting at the U.L. hall Feb. 14 to reconsider buying the H.A. Jacobson property, which came thru with a strong majority. Three new officers were elected, namely Edward Erickson, secretary and treasurer and Bennie Berg and Anton H. Fremstad, directors.
February 14, 1918
Postmistress Van Tassel has received notice that the post office service will be closed at 6:30 p.m. daily, until the evening train is again put on.
February 14, 1907
J.J. Scott of Hale is putting up an icehouse.
Feb. 14, 1895
Jim Wood is operating his steam wood-sawing outfit in the village this week, and has run through many a pile.
February 14, 1884
Wonder when the ladies are to get up that Leap Year ride to Independence.
February 13, 1975
The Whitehall Chamber of Commerce has begun the search for a new Beef and Dairy Days general chairman, following Floren Hegge's announcement that he would no longer head the festival efforts.
February 13, 1964
The Pigeon Creek Evangelical Lutheran congregation of Pigeon Falls, served by the Rev. E.B. Christopherson until his death last November, is exploring the possibility of forming a two-point parish with the other American Lutheran parish in the village, which is served by the Rev. David Bey. At a recent congregational meeting, several alternatives were considered, but most church members favored the two-point parish concept.
February 13, 1954
Principal and Mrs. C.E. Nordhagen and sons Bruce and Brian spent the weekend with the Ingvald Nordhagen family at Barron and with Mrs. Nordhagen’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. Math Huerth at Rice Lake.
February 13, 1943
Mrs. Nels Nelson, Eau Claire, was in town Saturday. Her husband, former Whitehall carpenter, is now employed at the shipyards in Vancouver, Wash., and she expects to join him there early in March. Their son, Pvt. Donald Nelson, has completed his basic training at Camp White, Ore., and expects to be transferred soon.
February 13, 1932
Mr. and Mrs. Hilmer Hagen, Whitehall residents, have launched upon a new business. Saturday, February 13, they purchased the merchandise belonging to Mr. and Mrs. John Kees, restaurant operators on North Main Street, and are already serving meals to the public. Mr. and Mrs. Kees opened the restaurant last spring in the Gilbertson Bros. building just north of the garage and the eating-house has received good patronage. The former owners are returning to Eau Claire, where they own a farm.
February 13, 1919
Dettinger and Larson of Northfield and Ole Lovlien of Pigeon have purchased a purebred Shorthorn bull, The stock is from the herd of T.J. Thorson, also of Pigeon, who has brought up his herd to that degree of perfection as to secure some good prices for his stock.
February 13, 1909
Much tobacco was marketed here Saturday. Among those from Chimney Rock who were in with the weed were Emil and Haaken Haakenson and John Matson.
February 13, 1895
Hon. M.J. Warner of Hale made us a pleasant call yesterday. He informs us that the report to the effect that he had bought out H.F. Clausen’s business at Elk Creek is a mistake.
February 13, 1885
Trainmen have been having a hard row to hoe during the late cold snap. The cuts have been drifted full, and as a consequence trains have been running considerably off the time card.
February 12, 1974
At its meeting Tuesday, the Whitehall city council granted a $61.50 monthly increase in wages for garbage collection. The resignation of city Health Officer Richard Ellingson, whose family is moving to Sun Prairie, was approved. Boyd Relyea was appointed to the city election board, to fill the vacancy created by the death of Ralph Rasmuson.
February 12, 1960
Behind 23 points from Casey Sylla and 15 from Clark Erickson, Whitehall downed Augusta 53-47 to move into a three-way tie for second in the Dairyland Conference with the Beavers and Eleva-Strum. But Blair downed Eleva-Strum in overtime to clinch the conference championship.
February 12, 1949
The Whitehall Queen of the Ice will be chosen at a ball at the city hall here Feb. 12. The contestants for this honor will be sponsored by local businessmen, in cooperation with the Whitehall Lions Club, which Is putting on the ice carnival for the second year. The winning queen and her chaperone will be given a free trip to the Twin Cities. Giris between 17 and 25 are eligible to enter the contest and should contact Colonel Larson, who Is In charge. L. J. Wood and Jerome Walker are making arrangements with the businessmen to sponsor the prospective queen.
February 12, 1938
The Community Hospital has acknowledged the receipt of $200 left to it in the will of Christian Hulberg.
February 12, 1926
The Whitehall “Invincibles” swamped the Osseo contenders for basketball fame here last Friday night, before a record crowd. At six o’clock fans began to assemble themselves in the gym, and by seven the balconies, alcove and sidelines were covered with impatient, cheering throngs. Osseo brought supporters in chartered buses, while Whitehall turned out en masse to see in action their dauntless, black-jerseyed girls’ basketball champions, of which they had read and heard so much about.
February 12, 1914
Joseph Nelson of Fly Creek Valley is hauling material for a 32 by 70-foot barn, with basement.
February 12, 1904
Joe D. Sherwood, a streetcar conductor in Minneapolis, attended his father’s funeral in town last Friday.
February 12, 1891
A number of farmers of this vicinity are taking out ice from the mill pond for dairying purposes next summer.
February 13, 1878
The school at this place, under the direction of Mr. Darling, is giving good satisfaction.
February 11, 1973
Miss Joyce Borreson and Miss Judy Borreson, daughters of Mr. and Mrs. Sidney Borreson, Blair, have been named to the dean’s list at Wisconsin State University-Eau Claire for the fall semester.
February 11, 1960
Mr. and Mrs. George Wozney have purchased the Golden Age Home from Dr. A.O. Torson of Independence and the furniture and fixtures from Mr. and Mrs. Lyle Pavek, Whitehall. Mr. and Mrs. Wozney have been operating the home for some time. The residence population at this time is 34, including both ambulatory and bed patients.
February 11, 1949
This Friday night, everyone is invited to enjoy the facilities at Viking Valley north of town free of charge. Whitehall Winter Sports is doing this in appreciation of the splendid work done by many during the recent ski tournament.
February 11, 1934
For the first time in its three-year history, the Whitehall Ski and Soccer Club tournament was blessed with ideal weather. The support of the Whitehall Improvement Association allowed the event to proceed as scheduled, and snow was found in sufficient quantity in Irvin Coulee to allow it to be trucked to the Herberg Hill. Sverre Freidheim of the Norwegian-American Athletic Club of Minneapolis won the Class A event with jumps of 145 and 144 feet; Whitehall’s Berger Lund jumped 125 and 124 feet, but finished out of the top three. Maynard Sinrud of Whitehall placed third among the Class B jumpers. It is estimated that more than 3,000 people watched the tournament, and between 700 and 800 cars were counted leaving the site.
February 11, 1924
Wm. Mason unloaded a carload of Nash cars Monday. The shipment included two touring cars and an enclosed model.
February 11, 1911
Miss Aletta Hagen of Pigeon was given a birthday party Saturday evening. Games were played and refreshments served.
February 11, 1897
Artist Rogan is doing an extensive mail-order business in the way of copying and enlarging photographs.
February 11, 1887
Considerable fun was created at the expense of a young man from Eau Claire who accompanied a lady home from the club dance in the village last Friday evening. The thermometer was about 30 degrees below zero, and before he got back to the hotel his ears were badly frozen. We admire the young man’s gallantry, but think he exercised poor judgment in wearing a “plug” hat on such an occasion.
February 10, 1970
Whitehall won the battle of conference leaders Tuesday night, defeating Gale-Ettrick-Trempealeau of the Coulee Conference 62-60. Brian Nordhagen led the Norsemen with 19 points, and Eric Windjue hit the winning basket with seconds to go.
February 10, 1958
At Monday’s Whitehall city council meeting, C.A. Kuhn, president of the Melby bank, introduced Mandel Riba and Daniel Meilman of New York City. They explained plans for purchasing the packing plant here, owned by Peters Mear Products of Eau Claire, and the possibility of converting it into a federally-inspected slaughterhouse.
February 10, 1944
M.S. Miller is confined to his home as a result of injuries received to his back when he fell from the rear of a truck. The accident happened at his home in this city.
February 10, 1935
The Whitehall Ski Club will be represented at the Iola-Rosholt tournament Sunday by Berger Lund, Gaven Stendahl, John Iverson and Reuben Rasmussen, and at the Red Wing meet by Bennie Borreson and Maynard Sinrud.
February 10, 1921
Ed Weeks has sold his home in Coral City to Martin Johnson and has bought the former Mrs. A.E. Wood home in Whitehall.
February 10, 1909
Paul Ackley of Pigeon returned yesterday from Eau Claire, where he took in the ski tournament. Mr. Ackley estimates the crowd present on that occasion to be about 15,000 people.
February 10, 1898
A weekly, house-to-house prayer meeting is being held in the Dissmore neighborhood.
February 10, 1887
Pigeon — Several of the schoolboys at the Daggett Coulee school house ran to the road last Thursday and jumped upon a sleigh that was passing for a ride. Henry Paulsrud was thrown under one of the runners of the hind bob and was run over. There were several sacks of grain on the sleigh, and it is a wonder he did not get crushed. As it was, he suffered severely from the pain the rest of the day, but is now able to sit up and is doing well. Boys that are always catching on for a ride, take heed.
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.