10 years ago

July 25, 2013

Watermelon Fest set for Sunday!

On Sunday, July 28, the Stanley Lions Club, in partnership with Shopko Hometown, will host the 39th Annual Watermelon Festival at Chapman Park.

Beginning at 8 a.m. there will be a crafts show and flea market.

At 9 a.m. there will be a 5k run/walk. Entry Fee: Early Bird Registration (through July 21st) $15.00

20 years ago

July 24, 2003

City Hall Receives Complaints About Anti-Abortion Tour

The American Atrocities Tour, a statewide campaign being conducted by the group Missionaries to the Preborn, were exactly welcomed visitors when they stopped in town July 15.

The city of Stanley Police Department and City Hall received several complaints shortly after the group began displaying photographs of aborted preborn children on the North and South Broadway sidewalks around 4 o.m., The Chippewa County received at least one complaint.

The group also distributed literature to mailboxes and front doors.

The Stanley Police Department investigated the protestors and found that the group was acting within their legal rights and break no laws during their brief stop in Stanley.

30 years ago

July 22, 1993

Two-Car Accident Takes the Life of Strum Woman July 15th

Two accidents occurred Thursday within a half-mile of each other, one of them claiming the lief of a 53-year-old Strum woman, who became Chippewa County’s third fatality of the year.

Marie B. Unless was a passenger in the truck which collided with a van that failed to stop at a stop sign at the intersection of county highways “X” and “G’ near Harley’s, according to Chippewa County Sheriff’s Department officials.

40 years ago

July 21, 1983

New Piano Adds Music To Lives of VMNH Residents

A new piano is adding music and entertainment to the lives of the residents at Victory Medical Nursing Home. The piano was used for the first time Thursday, as part of a belated Independence Day Celebration.

The new piano is an Everett concert master, studio size piano. It has a walnut finish, and oversize rollers so that it can be moved from floor to floor. Donations have been made towards its purchase, and contributions are still being accepted.

The special program Thursday also honored the four veterans living at VMNH. They are Fred Schneider, Herb Ketterhagen, Carl Tetzoff, and George Marion.

Otter Lake Charcoal Chicken Dinner Sunday

The second annual Otter Lake benefit charcoal chicken dinner is set for Sunday, July 24 in the Otter Lake day-use park area.

Charcoal chicken with all the trimmings will be served from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Carryouts are also available.

There will be entertainment, refreshments and prizes throughout the day. The event is sponsored by the Otter Lake Boosters.

The New Arrivals

A daughter to Mr. and Mrs. John Cutts of Mount Prospect Illinois. Maternal grandmother is Amy Shilts of Boyd.

A daughter to Rick and Brenda Hodowanic.

A daughter to Dan and Jane Schneider of Cadott.

We appreciate receiving news.

50 years ago

July 26, 1973

Pastor Installed to serve local Brethren Congregations

The Rev. And Mrs. Paul Stauffer were formally installed to serve in the Churches of the Brethren in Stanley and at Maple Grove at a special service at the Eau Claire County Youth Camps on Sunday morning, July 22. Also installed was the Rev. Gerald Rhodes to serve the church at Rice Lake.

Advance Ticket Sales Being Today

Plans are taking shape for the annual Stanley Fall Festival, scheduled this year for Friday, Saturday and Sunday, August 24, 235, and 26.

The sponsoring Commercial Club is again trying to make the three-day event one that will be a fun time for the whole family. Each event has been planned with the public in mind and it is believed that there is “something for everybody” at one time or another during the festival.

July 19, 1973

Weddings

Judith Jacobson to Theodore Mahal at Holy Family Church on July 7

Laana Meyer to Michael Jones on June 16 at Holy Family Church

Mary Fitzsimmons to Jerome Kasper on July 7 at St. Joseph’s Church, Boyd.

Shop in Stanley and save

Thrift Sale

Friday, July 20

3:00 to 8:00 p.m.

Saturday, July 21

10 a.m to 4 p.m.

Antiques Sat. Only

2:00 to 4:00 p.m.

345 Second Avenue

Wooden Fishing Boat; furniture; small electrical appliances; old sewing machines; many miscellaneous items.

Senate Sidelights

Senate Majority Leader Raymond C. Johnson

Welfare Reform needs Executive Desire!

Wisconsin newspaper readers were startled by an item in Capitol correspondent John Wyngaards’ column earlier this year pointing out that welfare costs today equal the entire state budget of only a few decades ago. Taxpayers have felt the increasing financial pinch and have demanded “welfare reform” - their pleas have been ignored by Governor Lucey despite the availability of legislative tools.

Lee Stovers Dies from Injuries Received in Car-Truck Crash Sunday

Investigation is continuing into the head-on car-truck crash which cost the life of Leo Strovers, 56.

Strovers was injured early Monday morning on Highway 29 1/4 mile west of the Highway 29 and G intersection west of Stanley. He died of severe head and chest injuries at Victory Memorial Hospital at 3:35 a.m.

Mr. Strovers was born in Jasper County, Iowa on June 1, 1917, the son of the late Charles & Bertha Strovers.

The family moved to Gilman in 1927, the Town of Worden in 1929 and in 1945 moved into the City of Stanley where he had since live.

60 years ago

July 18, 1963

LeAnne Weirich graduates from Nursing School

Miss LeAnne Weirich, of Boyd, is a 1963 graduate of the Madison General hospital School of Nursing. Graduation exercises were held Sunday, July 14th at teh First Congregational church in Madison.

On Tuesday she left for Bremerton, Washington with Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Turner of Stoughton, Wisconsin.

Gilman Theatre:

“Days of Wine and Roses” with Jack Lemmon and Lee Remick

Friday, Saturday, and Sunday - July 19-20-21

Here is the key…in ’63

To sensible financing when it comes to your next car (bank auto loan)

Reasonable rates, prompt service, favorable terms, insurance from your own agent…it’s no wonder that more people are financing their cars through our bank, because they get more for their money. You will too!

Farmer and Merchant’s State Bank

Stanley, Wisconsin

July 11, 1963

C a d o t t  P l a n s ' N e i g h b o r  D a y '

Cadott will stage its ninth annual "Meet Your Neighbor Day" at Riverview park Sunday, with a full afternoon and evening of events on the schedule Free cotton candy, chocolate milk and merry go-round rides will be offered, in addition to more than sixty merchandise prizes to be given away. The afternoon program includes games and races for all ages, beginning at 2 00 A Little League all star game will be played at 4:30.

Highlight of the day will be an outdoor stage show, at 8 p m during the intermission. 19* candidates for the "1963 Miss Nabor Day" crown will be judged. A starlight dance'’ will conclude the celebration.

*Not a typo.

70 years ago

July 23, 1953

Long Arm of Law Catches Up with Car Thieves

Two minors from Shawano discovered late last week just how long an arm the law has, when they were apprehended in Spokane, Washington and charge with theft of the car in which they were riding.

The two, aged 14 and 17, were still in possession of the 1953 Oldsmobile which they stole from the Hi-Way Service garage in Stanley a week ago Sunday. The car was carrying Minnesota license plates, apparently procured in that state.

Stanley Children to Aid in Selling ‘Hear’ Tags Here

The Volunteers of America will, on this Friday, July 24, hold their annual “Heart” tag day in this community.

Mrs. Norma Knar, who is chairman of the drive, will direct the work of the young people who were invited to assist in the tagging. The young folks will meet at the home of Mrs. Knar.

The Volunteers of America is a religious and social welfare agency and has now entered upon its 58th year of humanitarian work. Dedicated to helping those less fortunate than ourselves, their work extends into almost every nook and corner of our Nation.

Through its 500 service units, the organization performed well over 3 million individual acts of service during the past year, without regard to race or religious belief.

These are the acts of service that were made possible by the generous public—the people who contributed money, no matter how small the amount, to help the organization in its work. It is for this that the Volunteers of America are deeply grateful.

Last Rites Held Here Yesterday for Ernest R. Henning

Funeral services were held yesterday (Wednesday) afternoon at two o’ clock from the Plombon Funeral Home for the late Ernest R. Henning. Rev. Arthur Mansur officiated at the services, and the body was laid to rest in Oakland cemetery.

Pallbearers were George Lorenz, Ray Foster, Paul Mais, Bill Jordan, Jerry Ecklohn, and Alex Krialy.

Death came to Mr. Henning on Saturday afternoon, July 18, at Victory Memorial Hospital, following a period of lingering illness.

Jacob Brochtrup Dies In Oregon

Word has been received of the sudden death of a heart attack on Sunday afternoon, at his home in Klamath Falls, Oregon, of Jacob N. Brochtrup, former Stnaleyite, brother of Mary, Henry, and John Brochtrup

80 years ago

July 23, 1943

“Eternal City” is Attacked by American Planes.

American Army Pushing Ahead in Sicily. Germans Trying to Bolster Italian Morale.

The Germans have a large army of civilians traveling through Italy trying to bolster the morale of the Italians and arouse them to fight the Allied Nations, but apparently without much success. The Allied invasion forces are greeted as liberators by the populace.

PRISONER’S IDEA: JOIN DUCE’S ARMY AND SEE AMERICA

The quartermaster captain at a prison camp told this one:

A trainload of Italian prisoners arrived here, and it was noticed that each had a good share of personal belongings.

An English-speaking Italian explained.

“What was holding you up?” He said. “We have been packed up for almost two weeks.”

Marriage license applications

The following have made application for marriage licenses: Corp. John C. Sorlie of Eau Claire and Ruth Thompson of this city; Rudolph J. Ciolkosz and Ethel Haas of Stanley; Merle J. Novak of Chetek and Beverly Boldon of New Auburn; Elias H. Greene and Bernice A. Roberts of Route 1, Boyd.

EXPERT IN ARCHERY
Letitia Schunk, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. George Schunk, Stanley, with United Airlines in Cheyenne, Wyoming. Letitia is also instructor of the archery club, in addition to her other duties.

Dr. LaBreche receives Captain’s Commission

Dr. J. J. LaBreche, local physician, on Monday, received a captain’s commission in the Medical Corps of the U.S. Army. He will leave here on July 29 for Carlysle Barracks, Pennsylvania.

Capt. LaBreche also announces his marriage to LaParta Laduc of Stanley. The marriage took place at non, Saturday, July 3, at Superior. The bride’s brother and sister-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Norman Sonnentag of Stanley were the attendants. Mrs. LaBreche expects to remain in Stanley until Capt. LaBreche receive his permanent location, when she will join him.

Dr. LaBreche has been associated with Dr. Zenner in the practice of medicine here for the past three years.

90 years ago

July 21, 1933

MINISTERS FIND NO ATHEISM AT MADISON

Pastors of all creeds deny allegations of university critics in Sunday sermons

Madison, Wis. July 17—Seven ministers representing six different religious denominations which are found in almost every community in Wisconsin today denounced the charges of communism and atheism which have been thrown at the University of Wisconsin as false, ridiculous, and entirely unsubstantiated.

The statements were made by the ministers following the legislative hearing of a week ago, when three legislators making up the special committee investigating communism charges made against the State University learned that no communistic ideas are taught in university classes, and that there is a great difference of opinion as to whether there really are any communistically-inclined students* on the campus.

FREIGHT TRAIN WRECKED AT WISSOTA BRIDGE SATURDAY

Trains and Mail delayed and detoured for 24 hours. Four Oil Cars Spilled into the Lake.

A Soo Line freight train was wrecked on the Paint Creek bridge across Lake Wissota, last Saturday morning and freight cars and oil tanks were piled up to the number of forty and fifty. Four tank cars full of oil were spilled and the contents flowed into the lake doing considerable damage to vegetation and killing fish in the lake. The loss was estimated at from $15,000 to $25,000. The bridge rails were split, and the structure was badly damaged. Train 3, the morning limited was routed by way of Ladysmith and Cameron from Owen to Chippewa Falls and the mail from that train and Train 2, did not arrive here till late Saturday evening. The freight train was bound from Chicago to Minneapolis.

*Double agent Kim Philby of MI6 proved such a one, but at Cambridge, England. The Stock Market Crash of 1929 would have been seen as confirming Marxist predictions with regard to capitalism by many living at the time.

100 years ago

July 20, 1923

FORMER STANLEY TEACHERS ENGAGEMENT ANNOUNCED

Madison papers contained the announcement this week by Mr. and Mrs. E. A. Buell, 7 Lathrop St. of the engagement of their daughter, Miss Lucille Olson to Orrin C. Hanson of Manitowoc. It will be recalled that both Mr. Hanson and Miss Olson were instructors in the High School here five or six years ago and their engagement is a consummation of the romance begun at that time.

CITY WILL WIDEN HIGHWAY 16

The City will make a much needed change at the corner of First Avenue and Broadway by widening the street. This will be affected by rounding off the square corner of the railroad park and making the corner turn a comfortable curve instead of an abrupt right angle as at present. This plan is being adopted by the State Highway Commission on all principal roads, especially where concrete is being laid or permanent surfacing done.

110 years ago

July 18, 1913

CANNERY STARTS

Big Institution on N. Broadway got up steam Monday morning for first time.

CROP OF PEAS GOOD

The local institution said to be one of the most up to date canneries in the world.

The local plant of the Big Four Canning Co. began operations Monday morning. On that day the harvest of the pea crop began and Anton L. Solie was the first farmer to arrive at the cannery with a load of vines. It was an unpretentious load covering his hayrack only to the depth of three or four feet, yet it netted 544 lbs. of shelled peas. The wonderful machine known as the viner did not allow very many of them to go into the silo of other waste.

Supt. Foster, Business Mgr. Griswold and one of the owners, Mr. Frederic Lange were very busy supervising the task of getting everything to working smoothly and it was very plain to see that they were very proud of the plant which promises so much for the future of the Stanley Country.

New Books at the library (partial list):

Hinkley, narrative of service with the 3rd Wis. Infantry.

Franck, Zone Policeman 88, Things as they are in Panama.

Osborn, Finding the worthwhile in Europe.

Bagot, Italians of today.

Porter, Moths of the Limberlost.

Shelley, Complete Poems.

Muir, Story of my boyhood and youth.

Allen, Invaders.

Grey, Desert Gold.

Lovely, Vacations for girls.

120 years ago

July 25, 1903

STANLEY

Take your best girl and join the excursion to Gilman tomorrow. It’s better than staying at home!

THORP

In short, it is summer and haying.

Everard Sterling is down from Duluth for a short visit.

Baseball and lawn socials are all the excitements w have noticed lately.

SWIM CREEK VALLEY

The funeral occurred on Sunday of the infant of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Koeple.

Mr. and Mrs. Dan Scott rejoice over the arrival of their first son.

Claude Rogers has quit the mill in the valley and has gone to Stanley.

The horseless carriage!

Want Autos to Reduce Speed.

Ripon, Wis. July 24 —[Special.]—The city council will be petitioned to enact an ordinance regulating the speed of automobiles.

Safe Blowers Escape

Waukesha, Wisconsin, July 23.—[Special.]—After being the center of interest in the community for many months but having recently sunk into oblivion awaiting a new trial, George Davidson and James Packard, notorious crooks and would be bank robbers, escaped from the county jail at 8:45 o’clock last evening by sawing their way through the steel bars at the top of their cell and through the bars on the west window. Ten minutes before the escape they were in the corridor of the jail and were seemingly all right.

At 8:30 Undersheriff Dwinnel passed along the corridor and both men were at the cell door.

“What time is it?” Asked Davidson.

He was told and replied:

“Well, we’d better go to bed.”

Ten minutes later Turnkey Michael Clancy went around to the west side of the jail and discovered a rope hanging out t