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Today in Whitehall-area History

February 15, 1975

                  Barry Sosalla and Elizabeth Knudtson were crowned king and queen of the Whitehall High winter carnival Saturday night.

February 15, 1962

                  Members of the Back to Whitehall Week (Aug. 20-26) reunion committee, comprised of Mrs. Harold Everson, Mrs. Eugene Smith and Miss Mayme Hallingstad, began their duties this past week. Three class reunions have been scheduled for the Beef and Dairy Days week, and a fourth is in the process of being planned.

February 15, 1948

                  The Pigeon Falls United Lutheran Luther League will meet Sunday at the hall. The following program has been arranged: vocal trio, Anna Moe, Joan and Constance Anderson; reading, Howard Ackley; piano solo, Deloris Larson; and vocal solo, Mrs. Oscar Fremstad.

February 15, 1934

                  Odin Berge of Decorah, Ia., has been the guest of Bjorn Christophersen a few days.

February 15, 1923

                  The number of students at the Whitehall school taking the course of hygiene from Dr. E.A. MacCornack has increasd to 40. The course will include some physiology, anatomy and hygiene.

February 15, 1912

                  Andrew Bang reports 30 inches of ice on the mill pond.

February 15, 1900

                  Solsrud, Kidder and Co. have arranged extensive additional counters, shelving, etc., in the center of their store to give them more room and afford a better all-round display of goods. This firm is expanding in every direction, and their popularity is almost a household word in the family of every patron of their successful mercantile establishment. Perhaps some may say, “Pshaw, that’s a paid local!” Not at all. It is unsolicited and for which we make no charge. The Times-Banner recognizes and appreciates merit, and is every ready to bestow commendation where it is a shining mark in any community.

February 15, 1887

                  Postmaster Smith, of Hale, called at The Times office Tuesday. He runs a grocery store in connection with his government duties.

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