If anyone should have copies or records of the “Stanley Journal” running from Saturday, May 26, 1894 into April of 1897 as Stanley’s first newspaper and would like to make these available for inclusion herein, please notify the Stanley Area Historical Society for purposes of records and then the Stanley Republican. The Stanley Journal was started by W. R. Munroe of Cadott, being finally bought out and absorbed by Mr. Bridgman in the spring of 1897, thereby making it technically the “first newspaper” for Stanley and reporting just a little further back (by two weeks!) than even the Iron County Republican started by Mr. Bridgman in Hurley, Wisconsin on June 8, 1894 and later moved to the area. Including the Journal archives if still in existence could bring local recollection to within 13 years of the city’s founding.

15 Years Ago October 20, 2005

New Arrivals!

Stephan James Smith on October 9, 2005.

Kashton Michael McClenning on October 10, 2005.

Caden Michael Koepl on October 11, 2005.

Wedding!

Licht-Pilgrim wedding (front altar photo) Sarah Licht and Tim Pilgrim were united in marriage on September 10, 2005 at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Boyd, with Father Robert Nelson officiating. Parents of the couple are Tom and Ann Licht and Dennis and Linda Pilgrim, all of Boyd.

The maid of honor was Becky Licht. The bridesmaids were Nicky Mertens, Tammy Pilgrim, Kendra Ketterhagen and Shannon Schuebel.

Jeff Kenealy served as best man. Scott Pilgrim, Dan Pilgrim, Steve Pilgrim, and Mike Pilgrim were the groomsmen.

A reception and dance were held at Holy Family Hall in Stanley. The couple resides in Boyd.

LETTERS to the Editor Maybe ignorance is bliss Dear Editor: Everyone talks about how great a country the United States is, but the greatest thing about this country is that we don’t have to share the same ideas. We don’t have to be hushed by a government- guarded media. We can say what we’d like. And in many ways, those who speak their minds, regardless of what side of the political spectrum they fall on, often show us both the positives and negatives of this world… (writing in response and contradiction to an angry-toned citizen letter of August 18)… Maybe ignorance is bliss. The more you know, the more angry you become. Peace.

Justin Arnold WANTED TO BUY: We will be buying aluminum cans the 4th Wednesday of every month at the parking lot across from the bank in Stanley, 2-4 p.m. Central Wisconsin Recycling. 36-37.

For Rent: AFFORDABLE RENT IN THORP: 2 bedroom apartments available immediately!! Rent includes water, sewer, garbage collection and HEAT.

25 Years Ago October 12, 1995

Weddings!

Betty Goodman and John Fitzl, both of Stanley, on September 2, 1995 at the residence of Bruce Fitzl. Judge Cameron of Chippewa Falls officiated the ceremony. The couple had an outdoor wedding… A dinner and dance followed after the ceremony at the Frog Hop in Cadott. The couple will reside in Boyd.

Karen Lueddecke to Bruce Raether on September 16th at St. Mary of Czestochowa with Father John Perner officiating.

Colleen Evjen and Donald Kolpein of Cadott on November 4 at 12:30 p.m. at the Big Drywood Lutheran Church, Cadott. Reception from 2 – 6 p.m. and dance from 8:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. at the Frog Hop, Cadott.

Lisa Wing and Jerod Shakal on September 9th at Faith Lutheran Church in Chippewa Falls, with Cindy Prueher and John Swim officiating.

25th Wedding Anniversary! (With picture but no names). “4 children and many hunting trips later, they are still together. Who said it wouldn’t last? From A. T. L. J.”

50th Wedding Anniversary! For Paul and Rita Kral on Sunday October 22

40 Years Ago October 9, 1980

Wedding! (photo) Janet Halama to La Verne Michalak at Sts. Peter and Paul Catholic Church of Independence, the Rev. James Binkowski officiating.

The bride, give in marriage by her parents, wore a floor length empire waisted gown with Wattesau train and silk venice lace accent. A riding hat held matching lace and netting. She carried a cascading bouquet of Sonja roses and fall-colored silk flower of rose, Tiger lilies, gladiola blossoms, and miniature carnations…

50 Years Ago October 8, 1970 the SBHS ORIOLE Editor-in-chief…Chris Smoczyk News Editors…Jeanne Baker, Judy Ryba, Donna Stelter Sports Editor…Karen Abramowicz Reporters…Paula Berdal, Karen Dressel, Sandy Gerrits, Gloria Gindt, Cathie Patten, Dennis Janssen, Don Tinjum, Berdie Zais, Shirley Spaeth, Greg Sczypioroski.

Advisor…Mrs. Kaye Neuenfeldt EDITORIAL: Dress Policy By Karen Dressel Did you ever stop to think about the differences in dress codes? Since I have gone to a couple different schools I have.

At Cadott High School this year there is no dress code…the only limit placed on (the girls) is that the shorts may not be real short, nor can the girls wear faded out blue jeans…The boys don’t have it too bad either…The only restriction is no cleats.

Before this came out the students did have a chance to dress leisurely once in awhile. It was called a sports day…In Stanley the code is strictly all dresses and skirts for girls. The boys have to have their hair no longer than below their collar, no boots are allowed in school, and shirt tails in.

There isn’t such a thing as a sports day in Stanley. My feelings toward this is that we should at least get a sports day in our code. From there on see how it works and then proceed.

Also included: The cheerleaders did an excellent job of organizing the cheers at this game. It was a bit difficult for them considering the mud, rain, and their shoes.

60Years Ago THE BOYD BEE October 14, 1960

Infant Karen Lein dies at Stanley Karen Fay Lein, infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Arnold Lein, passed away at Victory Memorial Hospital on October 3.

She was born on October 2.

Besides her parents, she is survived by one sister, Sharon Kay; her paternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Lein; and also her maternal grandparents.

Funeral services were held on Wednesday afternoon at one o’clock at the Plombon Funeral Home in Stanley, Rev. Ernest C. Detrick, officiating. Interment was in Edson Union Cemetery.

Longtime Colburn resident passes away Harry Clyde Hartzell, Cornell, former treasurer of the Town of Colburn for 30 years died Thursday at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Chippewa Falls.

He was born January 1, 1866 in Edgerton. He married Eva Dickerson and they farmed in the Town of Colburn most of his life. They moved to Cornell 20 years ago.

Surviving are his wife, nine grandchildren, 24 greatgrandchildren, four great, great-grandchildren and one foster son, Floyd Leever. Funeral services were held Saturday at 10 a.m. at the Presbyterian church in Cornell. Burial was in Cornell cemetery.

70 Years Ago October 12, 1950

Brovald engaged! in ‘Your Editor Gets Behind The 8-Ball’ ‘Well my fiancée (bless her little heart!) succeeded in pulling me away from everything civilized one recent Saturday afternoon and got me to go tramping through the woods with her while she looked for ground pine, bittersweet, “moss that peels,” and half a dozen other assorted plants of nature. • • • It had been a long time since I’d gone on a hike like that and the minute we discovered a dark and adventurous- looking trail leading into the forest nothing could stop me from dashing in and seeing where it would lead us… I wasn’t a good hiker…Every old log lying across the path that we came to I stepped on just to hear the noise; every big weed beside the trail I slashed with my imaginary hunting knife; every clearing encountered was briefly inspected for remnants of an improbable campfire. Oh, I had fun! • • • And then we reached the end; perhaps not the real end, but at least a clearing that had grown up so thickly with brush and thorny stuff that we couldn’t be certain of where the trail was supposed to continue. I was a little tired by this time, but afraid that Lil might begin to suspect same I began to wade through the brush, recklessly striking out in a direction at random. Either she was tired too, or understood that I was, because she called me back and we began the return trip to the fire lane from whence we had started. That trip back was not so much fun. All the dead logs obstructing our way had been broken; all the wayside weeds had been slashed away before; I knew there were no campsites along the way. And, like I say, I was a little tired…

80 Years Ago October 11, 1940

NOTICE! Registration for the Selective Service Draft, will be held on October 16, on the second floor of City Hall. MARY H. LIEN, Chief Registrar.

October 4, 1940

STANLEY MAY HAVE FEDERALAIRPORT SOON Included In A List of 116 Cities Compiled At Washington in Defense Program RARE MUSICAL FEATURES IN THE “NEW MOON” Jeanette McDonald and Nelson Eddy Co-Stars in Wonderful New Play, Week End.

One of the most delightful excursions takes place Sunday at the Stanley Theater, where the “New Moon” the latest Jeannette MacDonald-Nelson Eddy film opens for an engagement of three days.

“New Moon contains all of those elements that audiences have grown to expect from vehicles featuring these two singing favorites (Eddy leads the set-up of a 1780s republic on a tropical island after leaving Mardi Gras in New Orleans).

82 Years Ago September 2, 1938

Chippewa Falls, Sept. 1— Fourteen year old James Dupey of LaFayette, fell from a haystack onto the tines of a pitchfork which entered his neck and came out under his ear on the opposite side. He is expected to recover.

100 Years Ago October 1, 1920

HIGH SCHOOL NOTES The football team of the Stanley High School have been practicing hard for the last two weeks. Mr. Kenney is coaching the team and the players are as follows: Walsdorf, center; Reishus, full back; Culbertson, quarter back; K. McGinnis, left half; Burghduff, right half; the linemen are Brown, Wang, C. McGinnis, Hedberg, Bujalski and Larson. The boys will play the city team Friday afternoon and everyone is anxious to see what the team will do. Turn out for the game and help the High School win!

The Juniors are practicing for a play, “Her Honor, the Mayor,” which is to be given in five or six weeks. The proceeds of the plays given by the high school will be turned into a general fund from which the various organizations will draw.

September 24, 1920

On page eleven of The Republican will be found the schedule of new prices which will prevail for Ford products until further notice. Mr. Ulander, proprietor of the Stanley Garage, who has the Ford agency for this territory, informed a representative of The Republican that he is ready to make immediate deliveries on almost any sort of Ford equipment.

Page 11 prices: Ford, The Universal Car: Reduction in Prices of Ford Products; The War is Over and War Prices Must Go: (Non-war prices) Touring, regular, $440.00; Touring, with starter $510.00; Runabout, regular $395.00; Runabout, with starter, $465.00; Chassis, $360.00; Coupe, with starter and Dmtl. rims, $745.00; Sedan, with starter and Dmtl. Rims, $795.00; Truck, with pneumatic tires, $545.00; Tractor, $790.00. THE STANLEY GARAGE, Stanley, Wis.

120 Years Ago October 13, 1900

THE ROLL OF MARTYRS List of Killed and Missing Missionaries in the Various Provinces of China.

New York, Oct. 9.—A complete list of Protestant missionaries known to have been killed from the beginning of the Boxer movement to September 5 has been received by the American Bible society, from Rev. John R. Hykes, D. D., an agent in Shanghai, as follows: In Shan Tung, December 31, 1899—Rev. S. M. Brooks of the Church of England mission.

In Chih Li, about June 1, 1900—Rev. H. V. Norman, Rev. C. Robinson of the Church of England mission (listing continues…).

October 6, 1900 TERRIFIC STORMS.

Most remarkable series of rain and electric storms ever known in this section.

Both lightning and high water do untold damage. Trains delayed and property restored.

Beginning early this week heavy rain and electric storms have been of daily and nightly occurrence, succeeding each other with a rapidity which together with the humidity of the atmosphere seems to indicate that the seasons are out of joint and instead of being at the threshold of winter, we are lingering in the lap of spring.