A LOOK BACK

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FROM THE FILES OF THE STANLEY REPUBLICAN COMPILED BY JOSEPH BACK 10 years ago August 30, 2012 Grandma Nona Knows! Weekly advice and so much more! Thelma’s Cocoa Brownies Ingredients Soft butter, …

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A LOOK BACK

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FROM THE FILES OF THE STANLEY REPUBLICAN COMPILED BY JOSEPH BACK

10 years ago August 30, 2012

Grandma Nona Knows! Weekly advice and so much more! Thelma’s Cocoa Brownies Ingredients Soft butter, for greasing the pan Flour, for dusting the buttered pan 4 large eggs 1 cup sugar, sifted 1 cup brown sugar, sifted 8 ounces melted butter 1 % cups cocoa, sifted 2 teaspoons vanilla extract

lA cup flour, sifted Yx cup teaspoon kosher salt Directions Preheat the oven to 300 degrees F. Butter and flour an 8-inch square pan.

In a mixer fitted with a whisk attachment, beat the eggs at medium speed until fluffy and light yellow. Add both sugars. Add remaining ingredients, and mix to combine.

Pour the batter into a greased and floured 8-inch square pan and bake for 45 minutes. Check for doneness with the tried-and-true toothpick method: a toothpick inserted into the center of the pan should come out clean. When it’s done, remove to a rack to cool. Resist the temptation to cut into it until it’s mostly cool.

20 years ago August 29, 2002

As I See It, by Joe (Fazendin) Tomorrow night the Stanley- Boyd Oriole football team will open the 2002 season. The game is away at Gilman so those of you going to the game remember that the bridge on “H” just south of St. John’s Church is still being worked on.

I hope what we watched Monday night of our Packers is not what we are to expect during this season. Yes, we won, but the way we did it! Hopefully both the offense and defense will step up and play the quality football that we think they are capable of. The Packer’s first game that counts will be on Sunday, September 8.

As I write this there is no word on the baseball player’s strike. I guess we will all have to wait until Friday. 30 years ago August 27,1992 New teachers at Stanley- Boyd! Jerry Lingen as a high school tech ed teacher. Lingen is an alumnus of Stanley- Boyd with a B.A. in Technology Education from UW-Stout, citing “getting to meet new people” and “teaching is a challenge as why he chose the career he did.

Carla Jean Rubenzer as a teacher for LD in grades 4, 5, and 6 at Stanley Elementary. A native of Chippewa Falls, she attended McDonnel Central High and graduated from UW-Eau Claire with a degree in Learning Disabilities and Elementary Education.

“I chose teaching as a career because of my love for working with children and to have the opportunity to make a difference in children’s lives.

Pat Kmeiciak as a teacher of Speech/Language at Stanley- Boyd Elementary. A Stanley- Boyd alumna, Pat had the following to say on why she chose speech and language pathology.

“The ability to communicate is an essential part of our humanness,” she said. “I wanted to be in a position to enhance and facilitate that particular aspect.”

Kristie Neste as a teacher for 8th grade and high school math. A native of Ashland, Kristie attended UW-Eau Claire for a math major with a minor in Computer Science. The JV girls basketball coach as she too, up her first teaching position, Neste knew she wanted to be a teacher young. “I enjoy being around people,” she said. “I’ve wanted to be a teacher for as long as I can remember.”

Rainy Antolak, a Cadott native, was starting her second year. Attending CHS and then UW-Eau Claire for a degree in Elementary Education, Teaching Chapter Math for grades 5 and 6 in Stanley with Grades 1, 4, 5, and 6 in Boyd, Antolak had the following to say for why she chose education.

“I like seeing children learn things, and enjoy watching them grow. I am rewarded that way.” Living in Eau Claire with husband Tim, Rainy was also the girl’s volleyball JV coach. Eidsvold Grade School Reunion Set For September 5 An Eidsvold State Grade School Reunion will be held on Saturday, September 5, starting at 11 a.m. at Chapman Park.

All former classmates and their families are invited to attend with a special invitation to all former teachers.

Please bring a dish to pass and your own utensils and beverages.

“Rainy was not featured last year, so we included her this time.”

40 years ago September 2,1982 Say, you guys out there. Want to get some school money together?

Sell us your junked batteries. See “Fat,” “Don” or “Buzz” at Stanley Truck Sales, Inc. or Wrecking Yard Stanley, Wisconsin 50 years ago August 31,1972 Clifford Herrick Leases Station from New Owner Jeff Seefeldt Fred Seefeldt, who has leased the Stanley Skelly Oil Company for a number of years, and has operated the service station at the comer of Maple and Broadway for the past seven years, has purchased the station and bulk route from the Stanley Oil Company.

He has leased the service station to Clifford “Poncho” Herrick, who will take over on September 1.

60 years ago September 6,1962 Weddings!

Jean Thorpe to Edward Tousignant at Our Saviour’s Lutheran Janet Neisinger to Ronald Ottum at First Lutheran in Eau Claire At Chapman Park: Ed Fandry catches a 13 Yi pound, 38 inch Northern Pike from Chapman Lake, on a minnow. Otter Lake does not yet exist in its present extent and form, being artificially created for recreation several years later.

Council to Crack Down on Rowdy Youths Recklessness and rowdyism, by youths leaving the so-called “teenage bar” here came under city council scrutiny Tuesday with the promise that something is going to be done to curb the disturbances.

“I don’t think we have to put up with that,” Mayor D. J. McKenzie commented, referring to the numerous complaints of teen-aged misbehavior in and near the First Avenue beer bar.

Otherwise, it was a quiet city council meeting Tuesday, lasting just an hour and a half.

70 years ago September 4,1952 Guests of Tribune Jerry Berseth and Brian Solae, carriers for the Minneapolis Star and Tribune, were the weekend guest of that newspaper at the Minnesota State Fair. They are very appreciative of their many subscribers, who really made that trip possible.

Easter Lily Proudly Blooms Undaunted by approaching autumn weather, an Easter lily is in bloom in Carl Halmstad’s garden. Carl reports that it has three large blossoms now open, and a bud.

Hakes Family Reunion Held Sunday in Boyd The Hakes family held a reunion at Lotz Park in Boyd on Sunday. Attending were Mrs. Elmira Hakes of the Stanley Country, Mr. and Mrs. Richard Hakes and family, Mr. and Mrs. Ronald Hakes and family, and Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Hakes, all of Stanley; Mr. and Mrs. Carl Hakes and family of Holcombe; Mr. and Mrs. George Moll and family of St. Clair Shores, Michigan; Mr. and Mrs. Clayton Simon and family; Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Shilts and family, Mr. and Mrs. Art Shilts, and Sam Yoder, all of Boyd.

80 years ago September 4,1942

Chippewa Falls News.

The local fire department rescued two boys who had become marooned on an island in the river, last week. They waded to the island after which the water raised and the two men sent to rescue them also had to be rescued with boat.

Stanley boy sends home Husky of noble ancestry An Alaskan Huskie pup sent by Atwood Lee to his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Lee, arrived by train Thursday night from Minneapolis.

It has come all the way from Fairbanks by Northwest Airlines. This dog was gotten from Mr. Sabella, whose dogs are the best in Alaska. This man, Sezela, is known all over Alaska. One winter there was an epidemic at Nome and serum couldn’t be gotten to them. Mr. Sabella took one of his dog teams and brought it to them from Fairbanks. His dogs have also won many shows and races.

Elwood Lee, who has been employed by the Northwest Airlines at Minneapolis, Minnesota, for the past year, was transferred to Fairbanks, Alaska last May, where he is servicing their planes.

Finally in on air news, the radio “Quiz Kids” aged 11 to 15, all passed the U. S. Army examination for Air Force cadets.

90 years ago August 26,1932 No Sling Shots.

Officer Halmstad says it is unlawful to shoot sling shots within the city limits. Homeowners complain that boys have been killing birds recently. An example will be made of some one if it does not stop says the officer.

Dr. Overgard to open office for practice Dr. Albon W. Overgard, who was bom and raised at Cashton in this state and who was graduated from the Wisconsin University Medical School will open offices here next Monday, the offices formerly occupied by Dr. Mauricau in the Citizens Bank Building.

Following his graduation Dr. Overgard took hospital training at the Norwegian American Hospital in Chicago and had one year of research work under Dr. Walter C. Alvarez at the Mayo Clinic at Rochester, Minnesota.

Dr. and Mrs. Overgard will take up their residence in the A. P. Horn house on Third Avenue. Office telephone number 43, residence number 43-2-R.

100 years ago September 8,1922 Meet Lawrence G. Chapman While on their recent western trip, Mr. and Mrs. C. B. Culbertson met and visited with Lawrence G. Chapman and wife. Mr. Chapman is located at Bellingham, Washington, and in response to a telephone message from Mr. Culbertson the Chapmans drove to Vancouver to meet them where they enjoyed a day talking over pioneer days in Stanley.

Rose Garden Gutted by Early Morning Fire Afire alarm at two o’clock Saturday morning called the fire fighters to the Jake Postilnik building on First Avenue, occupied by C. I. Pirns with an ice cream parlor which had been named the Rose Garden and which had been in operation only this summer. Before the firemen got action the fire had gained considerable headway and when the fire and the firemen got through with it the lower floor rooms were a total wreck. The store equipment was a total loss but both the building and contents are said to have been well insured.

Also of note: The board of education is reported as unable to function after the city clerk elected to fill the vacancy of the late T.S. Reishus on said board refuses to work for a salary of $600 per year on said board.

“Nothing very serious has resulted from this situation up to date but apparently something will have to be done to unravel the tangle before the end of the month when the teacher’s salaries are due.”

Geo. H. Lusk Passes Away George H. Lusk, the wellknown resident of Thorp and member of the firm of Nye, Lusk, and Hudson Co., died suddenly at his temporary home in Minneapolis last Monday evening. Mr. Lusk had been in failing health for several months, yet his condition was not considered critical and the news of his death came as a great shock to the people of this locality. Mr. Lusk was one of the pioneer residents, having come here back in the early eighties when he became identified with the lumber firm which has played a very important part in the commercial life of this section. They operated mills and merchandise businesses at Stanley, Eidsvold, and Thorp and at present are operating a mill at Lusk (Section 30 of Aurora township in 1913), the junction of the S. M. & P. line with the Soo Superior Line. Mr. Lusk was always active in the management of these enterprises till his health began to fail a year or two ago. The death of his eldest son Frank a few months ago was a great shock to him and no doubt hastened his death. He was bom in Fond du Lac 59 years ago and in his early manhood received training in the firm of Merriman and Lusk, a well-known lumber firm at Fond du Lac, he being bookkeeper for the firm. He is survived by his widow, his mother aged 85 years, one son Chas. F. Lusk of Chicago, and two brothers, C. S. Lusk and Louis C. Lusk. He was the first president of the village of Thorp.

Mr. Lusk was a gentleman of the old school, broad in his view, capable and generous to a fault, a supporter of every public enterprise. The memory of his acquaintance and his friendship will be treasured by all who were so fortunate to know him. He was an honored member of the Masonic fraternity and the Elks. He had lived a clean life of wholesome fellowship with his fellow men. He had performed well his allotted task. His going leaves a great void in this section of the state but when his summons came, he had nothing to regret. We shall remember him as a true friend, a courteous gentleman, a good companion, a noble character.

(George Herbert Lusk is buried in plot G54 of Rienzi Cemetery at Fond du Lac. His Find A Grave Memorial ID is 127801302, with immediate family and children listed along with him).

126 years ago September 5,1896 Notice is hereby given that a caucus of the Republican voters of the second district of the Town of Edson will be held at Sy’s Hall in the Village of Stanley on Saturday the 12th day of September 1896 at 7:30 o ‘clock.

July 18,1896

Boyd Sketches Some of our citizens took in the Thorp-Loyal ball game at Thorp Sunday.

Four lightning rod agents endeavored to do business in this part of Edson Monday but found their line too well advertised. Our farmer friends who purchased lightning rods three or four years ago are not recommending them to others.

The railroad people are repairing the old depot at this station and putting in a new platform. We did not expect a new depot anyway, so we are not disappointed.

Street commissioner Supple is repairing a break in the water main on Main Street, which has caused trouble for some time past.

Henry Ganzel now owns the finest turnout in town, having recently purchased a new two-seated carriage which is a beauty.

The crops in this vicinity are looking first class and it is predicted that they will surpass those of last year. Haying is nearly finished and farmers report a fine crop.

E. Archambeault and Chas. Hoffe walked from Stanley to Boyd Wednesday and arrived just five minutes before the freight train. Of course they had a little start but it was a hot day and they did well considering that fact.