Voters need to register in Stanley Stanley City Clerk Diane Zais urges voters in the City of Stanley to bring their Wisconsin Department of Transportation issued driver’s license or identification card number with them to the City Clerk’s Office, 116 Third Avenue (now on South Broadway), Stanley. Citizens are being asked to provide voter registration information in anticipation of the implementation of a statewide voter registration system. By bringing their driver’s license of identification card number with them, it will make it easier to complete the form… Second grade will go on as planned in Boyd Second grade will go on as planned at Boyd Elementary. Stanley-Boyd School District Superintendent Jim Jones asked the board at its meeting Tuesday to look at whether the class should be merged with Stanley Elementary’s second grades for the coming year.

“This is one of those hot topics type of things I need to bring your attention to,” said Jones Stanley-Boyd Superintendent. “Two months ago, everything was balanced in the second grade with Boyd having slightly less students than Stanley. However, in the last two months, that number has changed dramatically… Stanley-Boyd Elementary Principal David Ludy said that there is one student who could possibly be shuttled to Boyd Elementary for the next school year, but he would need to speak with the parents before doing it.

Boyd Elementary numbers are fine for the rest of the grades.

“I do think this is a community concern here,” said Jones.

25 Years Ago

June 29, 1995

Obey Says No Reason To Delay Highway 29 Wisconsin Congressman Dave Obey said that there is no federal reason for state officials to delay construction on Wisconsin Highway 29 beyond the year 2000… “There is no reason related to federal funding for the state to delay Highway 29,” said Obey. “Completing this highway on time is critical to the safety of motorists and to economic development for the entire region.”… Baby Troyer Baptized At Holy Family Ryan Lawrence Troyer, son of Mr. and Mrs. Tim Troyer, was baptized on Saturday at Holy Family by Father Bob. His sponsors were his Uncle Ron Norrish and his Aunt Jane Norrish.

Following the ceremony, dinner at the Troyer home were: Ron, Laurie, Christie and Mandie Norrish from Livermore, CA; Charlene, LeAnn and Brandon Books from Whitefish, MT; Jane and Molly Norrish from Mondovi; Rick, Mary Jane, Mike, Melissa and Megan Troyer from Stanley. Grandparents were Marge Troyer from Stanley and Lowell and Elaine Norrish from Mondovi and his brother, Shawn.

Engagement: Carolyn Slowiak of Stanley to Frank Meating of Weyauwega, with a September 2 wedding planned in Spencer.

Married: Darla Blexrude to Victor Sorensen at Lutheran Church of St. Matthew in Eau Claire. The Reverend Leslie Weerts officiated.

40 Years Ago

July 3, 1980

Congress and You By Congressman Dave Obey Programs For Elderly At Heart Of Budget Fairness Question For the first time in 12 years, the House and senate have agreed to a balanced budget plan. The recession may undo the unbalance-but the fiscal discipline which went into the effort was useful in getting better control of federal spending.

Since January, I’ve spent most of my time trying to make sure we cut spending fairly and equitably. The heaviest burden should not be placed on those least able to bear it. Belt-tightening should involve cutting the waste and not merely cutting the weak. The belts should be tightened around the fattest belts… On emergency fuel assistance, for example, we still need to act now instead of later to shore up this program BEFORE winter arrives (I’ll have more to say on this in the near future). And the strains on the Federal budget are not likely to grow weaker now that the impact of the recession is being felt…

50 Years Ago

July 2, 1970

Weddings: Mary Lou Peil—Kenneth Mahalko Married At Bloomer June 19th (photo) ST. PAUL’S CATHOLIC Church in Bloomer was chosen for the setting of the marriage of Miss Mary Lou Pell, daughter of Mrs. Philip Peil of Bloomer and Kenneth P. Mahalko on June 19. The double ring ceremony took place at 7:00 p.m. Parents of the groom are Mr. and Mrs. Sylvester Stanek of route 1, Gilman… A reception was held following the ceremony in the church cafeteria. Following a wedding trip through Michigan the young Mr. and Mrs. Mahalko will be at home on route 1, Gilman. The bride will teach school in Ladysmith and the groom has a similar position in Gilman.

60 Years Ago THE BOYD TRANSCRIPT Friday, July 1, 1960

Number (21) in a box DRIVE CAREFULLY OVER THE FOURTH; BE ALIVE JULY 5!

“Get off to a good start and come home in a god— not fast!—'finish.” Holiday motorists were urged today by Commissioner James Karns of the motor vehicle department.

“A good start calls for the auto to be in A-1 shape and the driver sufficiently rested,” he said. “Ample time should be allowed for not violating traffic and speed laws. The return trip should be begun early enough to allow an occasional ‘rest-break’ so the driver will not have his judgement impaired by fatigue.”

State, county, and local traffic officers will be on duty to keep traffic moving safely…and to act quickly in accident cases…Dan Schutz, director of safety for the department, made this plea: “Let your holiday driving be an example of your best behavior behind the wheel. If you commit moving hazardous violations and are found guilty in court, you’ll get unwanted points against your driving record. Violations also lead to worse events—causing you to become involved in an accident or forcing another motorist to crash.”

Department records show that July 4th weekend mishaps last year in Wisconsin meant death for 10 persons. This year’s holiday will be a full 14-hours longer that last year. Slow down and live!

70 Years Ago June 29, 1950

In FREEDOM there is STRENGTH. // An Editorial: Korean War Casts Shadow Over Peace As this is written, a new war occupies our minds, casts its shadow over hope for world peace, threatens the life and liberty of nations.

It is perhaps the first struggle of what could become another world-stirring clash of ideologies.

With it cannot help but return memories of the conflict not yet five years past – and of the promises to the world and to ourselves made then. It comes with a terrifying vocabulary of war, and the more terrifying closeness of one nation to another.

For this war is being fought in a faraway place – Korea – and yet it is being fought at our back door.

Thank God – even if it is with tears in our eyes and fear in our hearts – that we realize its closeness. Thank God – and let it be with a prayer on our lips – that we are not giving way this time, that we are not pretending not to see, not to know and understand.

American boys are fighting as world representatives in the hope that battlefields still scarred need not be used again – that global terror need not be resurrected – that all work for peace not be lost.

May God grant us, as this nation approaches its 174th birthday, that they, our sons and brothers, will not have fought in vain.

May God grant our world leaders, our fighting men, and we, the people, the wisdom, the courage, and the serenity of soul needed to protect our faith in Him and our way of life.

80 Years Ago June 28, 1940

FRANCE YIELDS TO OLD TIME ENEMY/ Hitler and Mussolini Strip France to the Bone. Next Victim is Great Britain./ The French armies in Alsace Lorraine surrendered to the Germans, last Saturday, after being entirely surrounded and the entire force of 500,000 faced destruction. The entire much exploited impregnable Maginot line was captured. Meeting in the historic Compeigne Forest, where the Armistice of the World War was declared, France and Germany signed an armistice with the understanding that the terms of the armistice would be submitted to Italy and after Italy’s acceptance, the order to cease firing would be issued. The understanding was that actual peace terms would not be presented till after Germany and Italy have subdued England… Without a moment’s pause because of the French armistice, Great Britain continued an intensified war against Germany and is preparing for the greatest test to which her forces have ever been put… In recognition of the German victory over France, Hitler issued a proclamation in which he said: “In humility we thank God for His blessing. I order the display of flags in the Reich for 10 days and the ringing of bells for seven.”….(the Nazi use of and attitude to religion in public life was complicated, many ordinary Germans professed Christ, and Hitler had earlier stated in Mein Kampf that no political movement which openly attacked religion at its outset could succeed)… The attempt of President Roosevelt to sell 20 torpedo boats to England, was called off after a resolution by congress to the effect that the transfer would be illegal…( Roosevelt’s action) aroused a storm of protest in congress and an opinion from the Attorney General stated that the transfer would be illegal under a federal law of 1917 penalizing the sale of war vessels to a belligerent nation…

100 Years Ago June 25, 1920

FRUGALITY IS PRACTICED BY CLARK COUNTY/ The Jail will be Unpopular Boarding Place; County Board Reduces the H. C. I./ At the meeting of the Clark County Board last week, the salary of the Sheriff was fixed at $200 per month and from this salary the Sheriff is required to pay his deputies and the Undersheriff. All fees in criminal cases go to the county and the price of meals for prisoners was fixed at 25 cents.

The members of the County Board apparently intend that the county officials shall set a good example in economy and frugality to be followed by the rest of the people of the country. We suspect that the contests for the office of Sheriff will not be very spirited in Clark County this fall and unless we mistake the Clark County jail will not be popular as a boarding place.

The Clark County banks held a meeting at Loyal and agreed to take the full issue of $100,000 bonds from the proceeds of which a county asylum is to be built.

NEW MANAGEMENT IN CHARGE OF STANLEY HOUSE/ Veteran Hotel Man, John Nicholson, Trades City Property for Farm and Dons Overalls/ John J. Nicholson has traded his hotel known as the Stanley House to Jos. Markowski for his farm northeast of the city. The exchange of possession took place on the 17th and John Nicholson who has been a familiar face on Stanley streets for many years and was one of Stanley’s most popular hosts now wears overalls and a broad-brimmed straw hat and will do his share at trying to reduce the food shortage and consequent high cost of living. Health and prosperity to him.

120 Years Ago July 7, 1900

The Deed Received.

The proffered gift of land for a public park in the heart of the city, by the North Western Lumber Co., of which mention was made several weeks ago was duly accepted by the City Fathers and the transfer has been duly effected as appears in the published council proceedings. The deed has been received by the city and the property now belongs to the city without any irksome conditions attached. The only conditions imposed are that the unsightly stumps shall be removed and that the grounds be preserved in as good condition as they are at present.

Unquestionably, these conditions will be easily complied with and further important action will be taken towards beautifying these grounds and making them a veritable “beauty spot.” Few cities have been so fortunate at this stage of growth as to receive free of cost such valuable property, so easy of improvement… THORP Locals Mrs. Eli Snyder is on the sick list this week.

Candidates for the County Offices are multiplying rapidly. Nearly a score were present at the reunion.

The reunion of the Grand Army of the Republic will take place in Stanley next year, sometime in the month of June.

Clarence McKee the energetic editor of the Tony Enterprise took in the sights during the reunion and visited his parents.

SWIM CREEK VALLEY.

Haying has begun in the valley.

Frank Grindle is said to be unimproved.

Anse Henneman is building a fine machine shed.

Wesley Berry is building an addition to his house.

Considerable damage by frost on the evening of June 29th.