We're starting a new edition of the Altoona Tribune today. This one is from 26 March 1942 and looks like it has lots of really good info in it. This first article is an updated one of an article printed in the previous edition. But, hey, it's all news... City Candidates File for Office Nomination papers for the coming city election April 7, to be held at the city auditorium, have been filed with the city clerk. Mayor Fred J. Gloede and Wm. Glassbrenner have filed papers for the office of Mayor. The city clerk is unopposed, as is Assessor H. J. Schilling. Those filing papers for the office of city treasurer are Mrs. Augusta Rudolphson, Mrs. Zelda Connell and Walter S. Steuding. Mrs. Finstad, the incumbent, did not file papers. In the First Ward Otto Semisch is filed for re-election as Supervisor being opposed by A. E. Nolle. In the aldermanic race Wm. Gloede is running for re-election, and Gust Anklam and Joel Larson are also running for one of the two offices in the Ward. Second Ward Supervisor George E. Stanley is up for re-election, and for the two jobs as aldermen from the ward are Adolph R. Klemstein, E. A. Hardies, Emil A. Becker, and Ralph W. Harmon. The first two candidates are now aldermen from the Second Ward. The polls will be open from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. The election board consists of Inspectors Albert Bundt, Mrs. Ella Israel, and Wm. Hawker. The Clerks of election are Melvin Thompson and Lucille Henning. Ballot clerks are Mrs. Violet Whitwam and Mrs. Bessie Knobel. ++++++++++++++ More news coming tomorrow! Be on the lookout! :~) -- Nance

CATEGORY: History QUESTION: In 1869, what building material did Wisconsin produce 801 million of, making it the nation's largest supplier? ANSWER from the 3 Dec. question: May (In what month does the average Wisconsin cow give the most milk?) -- Nance

Hi Everyone! I'm baaaacccckkk!!! The wedding went beautifully! I am now the proud mother of a beautiful girl (and, yes, I'll keep my son!) I know I'm prejudiced and partial to my family (including my "new" family), but this was one of the most beautiful, personal and thoughtful weddings I have ever been to. The feeling of family was so strong, even from meeting most of the people for the first time on the bride's side. It left a lasting impression on me and I can only imagine the memories the bride and groom will have. As my son had it written on his calendar -- "The happiest day of my life"! And even though today is my husband's and my 25th anniversary, it's back to business... Finishing up with the Local Items of the 19 March 1942 Altoona Tribune: Mrs. Mary Martin of Merrillan is visiting at the home of her son, Major Martin, Hayden Ave. Mrs. H. Benson, Hayden Ave., entertained guests from Weston on Sunday. Conductor Steve Timbers of Eau Claire is convalescing at the Sacred Heart hospital in Eau Claire, following an operation performed on Sunday. Mesdames H. Benson, Major Martin and R. W. Harmon, Hayden Ave., were Thursday callers in Menomonie. Among those who attended the state tournament at Madison last week were Mrs. Lee Pettis, Mrs. H. A. Underwood, Mrs. E. A. Bredesen and son Bobby and daughter Bette, Mrs. A. L. Johnson, Mrs. D. E. Neill, Mrs. Marie Decker, Mrs. Olaf Olseth, Clarence Thompson and daughters Doris and Katherine, Mrs. Phillip Schlutz of Eau Claire, John Stahl, Gus Sund, Misses Beverly Bowman, Lorraine Klohs, Audrey LaPage, Audrey Sveen, Phillis Sund, and Joyce Walker, Bob Martin, Thomas Green, John Beach, and Mr. and Mrs. Art Henning. Mrs. R. W. Harmon, Mrs. Mary Martin and Mr. and Mrs. Major Martin, Hayden Ave., visited at the home of Mrs. Martin's father, Charles Massey, in Knapp, Sunday. The P. T. A. meeting will be held Monday evening, March 23, at the city school. A band concert will be held Friday evening, March 20, at 8 p.m., at the City auditorium for the benefit of the Red Cross. A fine program is planned and everyone is urged to attend. Mrs. George Reedle, Hayden Ave., has been chosen chairman of the Easter seal campaign in this city for crippled children. Miss Josephine Olseth, Hayden Ave., left Monday for Milwaukee, stopping off in Madison for a brief visit. Miss Olseth will take her state test in beauty culture this week in Milwaukee. Mrs. Winnie Jackson and daughter Vivian and Mr. and Mrs. George Jacobson and son Steven of Merrillan were Sunday guests of Mrs. Elsie Sturz and Miss Ruth Jackson, Third St. East. ++++++++++++++ It's really good to be back! We'll be moving on to a new edition of the Altoona Tribune tomorrow. I hope you are getting some good information from these articles. -- Nance

TODAY'S CATEGORY: SCIENCE & NATURE QUESTION: In what moth does the average Wisconsin cow give the most milk? YESTERDAY'S ANSWER: Ten -- in 1917, when Edgerton beat Galesville 7-3. (What was the fewest total points ever scored in a Wisconsin boys' high school basketball state tournament?) See ya in a few days with the answer to today's question! Have a great weekend everyone! -- Nance

Hi Folks, It's gonna be a little quieter on the list for the next few days. Yup, big mouth here (me) is getting ready for our son's wedding on Saturday. Out of town guests are starting to arrive (we had a big surprise for my husband last night -- his brother flew in from Seattle...hasn't been here in 9 years!) Needless to say, I won't be able to send out the news or the trivia questions because of all of this. I hope to be back online by early next week. I'm really gonna miss you all! There will be a piece of my day missing for the next few days. I appreciate your understanding. Here's more "Local Items" from the 19 March 1942 Altoona Tribune: Miss Frances Dodge, who formerly was employed at the Sacred Heart hospital in Eau Claire, left last week from Billingham, Wash., after spending a week with her mother, Mrs. Doris Dodge, Garfield Ave. Mrs. Dodge accompanied her daughter to St. Paul and returned Thursday evening. Mrs. George Holden of Lake Altoona, while enjoying a three handed game of pinochle with Mr. and Mrs. "Pump" Anderson at their home at the Lake, was dealt 1,000 aces in one hand, Thursday evening. The G. I. A. to B. of L. E. held their regular meeting at the home of Mrs. Grace LaPage, Division St., last Thursday afternoon. After the business meeting cards were enjoyed and a tasty lunch was served. Mr. and Mrs. Ed. Frazer, Daniels Ave., spent last Thursday with relatives and friends in Minneapolis. Mrs. M. Brandstedter, Garfield Ave., spent last Saturday with relatives and friends in Minneapolis. Roger LaPage, son of Mr. and Mrs. Emil LaPage, Bartlett Ave., is confined at home with the mumps. Mr. and Mrs. Clark Beach of Fairchild were guests at the home of the former's mother, Mrs. W. L. Beach, Third St. East Sunday. Gerald LaPage of Eau Claire, son of Mrs. Grace LaPage, Division St., left Friday evening for Milwaukee, where he is now employed. Mr. and Mrs. Clyde Woodington and family, formerly of Hayden Ave., have moved into the former George Woodington residence, just southwest of the city. A. L. Johnson of Augusta arrived Sunday by bus to spend several days at the home of his daughter, Mrs. D. E. Neill, Division St. Mrs. Johnson is also visiting there, having arrived to attend the regional basketball tournament in Eau Claire ten days ago. Mr. and Mrs. Lyle Strong and Mr. and Mrs. Neil Strong of Cheteck were Sunday guests at the Dean Strong home, Garfield Ave., and also to visit G. A. Strong, who is confined to bed at the Dean Strong home. ++++++++++++++++++++++ There will be another batch of "Local Items" when I get back online. Take care everyone...and be good! -- Nance

CATEGORY: SPORTS & LEISURE QUESTION: What were the fewest total points ever scored in a Wisconsin boys' high school basketball state tournament? YESTERDAY'S ANSWER: 1967 (When was Wisconsin's ban on colored oleo repealed?) -- Nance

Still working out of the 19 March 1942 edition of the Altoona Tribune: City Candidates Are Circulating Papers Nomination papers are being circulated throughout the city for the coming municipal election to be held April 7. Papers must be filed Saturday at the latest. George Thurston, seeking re-election as city clerk, is the only one known to be running for that position. Papers are reported to be circulating for the office of city treasurer by Mrs. W. R. Connell and Walter Steuding. A late report showed that Mrs. Ted Rudolphson is also a candidate for treasurer. Otto Semisch is seeking re-election in the First Ward as Supervisor as is G. E. Stanley in the Second Ward. It is reported that A. E. Nolle of the First Ward is planning to run in opposition to Semisch. Papers are being circulated for the following Aldermen in the Second Ward: Emil Becker, A. E. Hardies and A. Klemstein, the latter two being incumbents; in the First Ward Joel Larson is the only one known to be running for Alderman. May Fred J. Gloede is seeking re-election as Mayor and it is reported that Wm. Glassbrenner, now Alderman, is also running for the job. Mrs. M. Brandstedter is said to being urged by friends to circulate papers for the office of Mayor, but when last contacted she had not done anything to further her candidacy. ++++++++++++ Hmmmm...maybe the first woman mayor would have come out of little ole Altoona, had Mrs. Branstedter decided to go with it! But, upon checking the "History of Altoona", Fred Gloede was re-elected. Fred was mayor of Altoona from April 1936 to April 1950 (7 elections) and again from April 1952 to April 1960 (5 elections). -- Nance

Okay, folks, it's time to tell the New News! We have been working on a new project here lately which actually started back on a rainy Sunday afternoon in July. That was the day I met Jim Tellstrom for the first time. At that time, Jim graciously offered to supply us with a whole treasure chest of records that are invaluable! Since then, he and I have been working to get some of the best genealogical information online just for you! The records are from St. James Trinity Lutheran church in Fall Creek. If you have any family from that area, you have to check this out! My family is from both north and south of that area and I have to say, I have really been having fun reading the old names that are soooooo familiar to me from listening to the old folks. Along with the church records is a short history of the church itself, with a list of pastors from the beginning of the church's development. Links to the records are highlighted further down the page. NOTE: Marriage and Burial records still are being worked on. They will be online as they are finished -- please check back often to see if the records have been updated. There are two ways you can access these records: 1. Enter via the "Churches" link on the main page located at http://users.rootsweb.com/~wieaucla/eauclair.htm. Once the Churches page has opened, look for the St. James Trinity Lutheran Church listing, which is marked with a blue "records listed here". 2. Enter via the "Shortcut to St. James Trinity Lutheran Church records" listed under "Churches" on the main web page at http://users.rootsweb.com/~wieaucla/eauclair.htm. This will take you directly to the St. James Trinity Lutheran Church history and records page. As with any handwritten documents that are transcribed, there will be some mistakes in spelling, etc. The information on these pages has been transcribed to the best of our abilities. We sincerely apologize for any mistakes that may have been made in the transcription process. Jim deserves a great big hand, a slap on the back, a card of thanks and so much more! He has compiled this information for us to use. It shows his love and dedication to his family. It also shows that he has a true heart for genealogy. His willingness to share has had me in a state of amazement from the very first time we communicated. He certainly has added a huge bonus to our web site and for that we will be forever indebted! -- Nance

In November, the main page of the Eau Claire Co. GenWeb project (URL: http://users.rootsweb.com/~wieaucla/eauclair.htm) had 389 visitations which equals to 12.97 visits per day. Our mailing list acquired 8 new subscribers, which brings us up to a grand total of 48 subscribers! (Mail mode - 35 subscribers, Digest mode - 13 subscribers) Thanks everyone for making this such a fun project! -- Nance

CATEGORY: HISTORY QUESTION: When was Wisconsin's ban on colored oleo repealed? -- Nance

Here's some more "Local Items" taken from the 19 March 1942 edition of the Altoona Tribune: The L. S. of the B. of R. F. & E. met at the auditorium Tuesday evening. After the business meeting, cards were played, with the B. of R. F. & E. members as guests. Refreshments were served. Mrs. Wm. Livermore, Garfield Ave., reports seeing a red breasted robin Saturday, a sign that spring will soon be here. Mrs. Joe Resler of Independence arrived Monday to spend several days with her sister, Mrs. Wm. Livermore, Garfield Ave. Mrs. D. E. Neill, Division St., was a Sunday guest of Mrs. Helen Prouix in Chippewa Falls. Mr. and Mrs. Gordan Schoeller and family of St. Paul were Sunday guests at the Walter Malancon home, First St. West. Mrs. Margaret Raymond of Fairchild is visiting her daughter, Mrs. Janet Burkart, Garfield Ave. Harry Mierow donated to the Badger Bomber fund in the drive held in this city for the past several weeks. His name was inadvertently omitted in the list given in the last Thursday issue of the Tribune. Mrs. A. J. Turch of St. Paul is visiting her parents, Mr. and Mrs. George Haus, Bartlett Ave. Miss Ethel Larson of Superior arrived here Saturday to visit her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Joel Larson, Hayden Ave., and also to attend the wedding of her sister, Carrol, Monday afternoon. She returned to Superior Tuesday monring. ++++++++ Are you wondering what this big announcement is all about today? Well, just hold on and I will let you know as soon as I get everything situated the right way. I'll be back to you soon! -- Nance

>From the Altoona Tribune, 19 March 1942, come these "Local Items" of interest: Miss Priscilla Rott and James Howard of Milwaukee were weekend guests at the home of the latter's parent's, Mr. and Mrs. D. R. Howard, Hayden Ave., returning to Milwaukee on the "400" Sunday. Mrs. George Wm. Doolittle and Mrs. R. O. Seavers of Minneapolis visited at the A. E. Doolittle home, 2nd St. East, this week. Mrs. Fred J. Gloede, Hayden Ave., who is convalescing at the Sacred Heart hospital in Eau Claire, is reported to be feeling fine and plans to return home some time next week. Mrs. Albert Kluth, Hayden Ave., entertained her "500" card club on Friday evening. Prizes were won by Mrs. Morris Johnson, Mrs. G. E. Stanley, and Mrs. Clara Koppen. A tasty lunch was served. Mrs. Elmer Gilbert of Glidden is visiting at the home of her mother, Mrs. Marie Thurston, and at the home of Mrs. H. Laurence. Charles Gilbert of Glidden has spent the last few days at the home of Mrs. Elsie Sturz, 3rd St. East. Miss Ida Mae Sturz and Miss Lulu Thompson, 3rd St. East, were employed by the Altoona Restaurant for several days the first part of the week. Mrs. Ben Schwartz, Bartlett Ave., entertained the following guests in honor of her husband's birthday anniversary Sunday, March 15: Mr. and Mrs. Carl Olson of the Town of Seymour, Mr. and Mrs. John Cowen and Mr. and Mrs. Ed. Welter and family of Eau Claire; Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Timm and family and Fred Schwartz of Elk Mound. ++++++++ We have several exciting things happening here at the Eau Claire Co. GenWeb and it's mailing list. Starting tomorrow on this mail list, I'm gonna see how "Wisconsin-savvy" you all are. I'll be posting one question everyday to see if anyone knows the answer (the answer will be posted the following day). I'm hoping this will spark some conversation here. I'd like to hear your comments. I will also be announcing some BIG NEWS tomorrow concerning the GenWeb pages. Hope to see you all here tomorrow for the news! :~) -- Nance

>From the 19 March 1942 edition of the Altoona Tribune: Local Items Mr. and Mrs. Herman Kersten and son, Roger, Hayden Ave., and Miss Marjorie Sanglund of Eau Claire motored to Minneapolis to spend the weekend at the Luis Bonie home. Mrs. Bonie returned with them to attend the W. R. Connell golden wedding celebration Monday evening and to visit other relatives and friends in the city. Bond sales so far this month at the post office have reached a total of $1,312.50 and defense stamps $132.65, which includes a purchase this week of $543.75 worth of bonds and $20.40 worth of stamps. Mr. and Mrs. Harry Nadeau and daughter, Sylvia of St. Paul, spent Friday at the Walter Malancon home First St. West. Mr. and Mrs. Rolland Smith, Fifth St. W., spent Sunday in Granton, Wis. Mrs. Clara Koppen, Garfield Ave., visited relatives in Merrillan last Thursday. Privat Roger Knobel, son of Mr. and Mrs. P. R. Knobel, and Corp. Ralph Ely, son of Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Ely, both of Camp Livingston, La., are expected to arrive home Friday on furlough. Mrs. Lena Sires is ill at her home on Bartlett Ave. The St. Mary's Study Club met at the home of Mrs. J. P. Delmore in Eau Claire Wednesday afternoon. Mr. R. Anding, Bartlett Ave., is confined at home due to illness. Mr. G. A. Strong, Garfield Ave., was taken to Sacred Heart Hospital in Eau Claire Monday evening. Vernon Larson, Hayden Ave., spent the weekend in Minneapolis where he attended the Ice Follies. +++++++++++++++++++++++ There's alot more "Local Items" that I will be sending out over the next few days. See you then! -- Nance

Sorry, folks! I must have eaten too much turkey yesterday, not to mention the mashed potato and gravy with sweet and sour cabbage...mmmmmmmm good! Anyway, I dated today's old news wrong. It was taken out of the 19 March 1942 paper (not 1924). Didn't mean to mislead you. -- Nance

It's still a really busy time around our household, so I'm gonna keep today's news short. Here are a few items from the 19 March 1924 Altoona Tribune: Wrecker Called Out The Altoona wrecker was called to Warrens Tuesday morning, when a journal broke on a box car which was part of an extra freight train going to Adams. The Altoona wreck whistle blew just a few minutes after 8 o'clock a.m. The damage at the wreck was slight. Charles, "Coonie", Heaslette was conductor on the extra freight. St. Patrick Part at St. Mary's is Success A large crowd attended the St. Patrick's card party held at the St. Mary's Church Tuesday evening. The door prize of a half ton of coal was awarded to Mrs. A. J. Turch of St. Paul. Mrs. Mary Willman received the quilt that was given by the St. Mary's Ladies. The women's prizes in 500 were awarded to Mrs. Marius Johnson and Mrs. Wm. Kersten, first and second prizes respectively. Father Schulte was given the men's first prize in 500. Mrs. Wm. Bellesbach received the woman's first prize in bridge, with Mrs. H. Stark receiving second. Chas. Keller, Jr. of Eau Claire recieved first prize in bridge for the men and Frank Neururer second. At the close of the party refreshments were served. Mr. and Mrs. Leon Wright, now residing on 3rd St. West, plan to move into the Louie Peterson residence on Hayden Avenue the first of April. ++++++++++ Temperatures are supposed to get up into the mid-50's here in the northwoods today. The sun is gonna be shining (once it gets up, anyway!) and it looks like a prime day to get out there and SHOP! Whatever you're doing today, I hope you have a wonderful day! -- Nance

As promised, here's the rest of the story about the Connell 50th Wedding Anniversary celebration from the Altoona Tribune, 19 March 1942: The program, with H. V. Kemery as master of ceremonies, was followed by the grand march, at which time everyone expressed their good wishes to the guests of honor. The grand march was followed by an evening of dancing, which was enjoyed by all present. The Altoona high school band serenaded the Connell's on Monday afternoon at their home. Mr. and Mrs. Connell also received a telegram of congratulation from their grandson, Sergeant George Olseth, who is stationed at Camp Livingston, La., and a wire was sent to them from their daughter, Mrs. Clarence Lelonek of Duluth, who was unable to be present because of sickness in her family, and from their grandson, Bud Lelonek, who is serving in the U. S. Navy. Mr. Connell was born Feb. 5, 1866, and Mrs. Connell on March 10, 1871. They were married in Black River Falls March 16, 1892, and they resided in Merrillan for six weeks thereafter, coming to Altoona then and have resided here ever since. Mr. Connell began working as a fireman for the Omaha Railroad Co. in 1890 and was promoted to engineer in 1899. He retired from active duty in 1938. Mr. and Mrs. Connell have eight children: Bessie, Mrs. Sam Hayes of Menomonie; Grace, Mrs. Leo Butler of Eau Claire; Art of Merrillan; Hugh of this city; Gladys, Mrs. Olaf Olseth of this city; Mrs. Marie Decker of this city; and Peggy, Mrs. W. Flyte, Jr., of Eau Claire. They have thirty-four grandchildren and four great grandchildren. Mr. and Mrs. Connell are active members of the Methodist church, the O. E. S. and the Masons, the B. of L. E. and the Auxiliary; and the B. of A. R. E. and the Auxiliary. Mrs. Connell is a charter member of the Womans Club and they are also members of the Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War and its Auxiliary. Mr. and Mrs. Connell's numerous friends wish them may more happy, healthy years of married life. The celebration held Monday was a complete surprise to the couple, and was planned by the following friends: Mrs. R. H. Buchholz, Mrs. G. Reedle, Miss Lucille Edgell, and Miss Ruth Jacobson. +++++++++++ Dinner guests at the Thanksgiving celebration at our home today are: Miss Angie Dalsveen, Mrs. Aubrey Wittren, Mrs. Lorraine Seaback, Mr. Joshua Sampson, and Miss Keri Sampson, hosted by Mr. and Mrs. John Sampson. Wishing you all a safe, healthy, happy, and blessed Thanksgiving!! Enjoy those that you are able to be together with. -- Nance

Good morning, everyone! As promised, here's the Connell golden wedding celebration as printed in the 19 March 1942 edition of the Altoona Tribune. Mind you, this is an extremely long article, so it will be split into two days' worth of "old news". Connell's Observe Golden Wedding A golden wedding party was held Monday, March 16, in honor of Mr. and Mrs. W. R. Connell's fiftieth wedding anniversary at their home and later with a program at the city auditorium. A 6 o'clock dinner was served at the Connell home on First Street West for the honored guests and relatives. The table was decorated in gold and white, with a three-tier cake, trimmed in gold and white, as the center piece. A program was held at the city auditorium, beginning at 8 o'clock, with a large crowd of friends attending. The first number was the Flag Salute, with three girl Scouts as flag bearers, followed by a song, "God Bless America", sung by Jeanette Stoffel, accompanied by Virginia Walters. A mock wedding ceremony was performed by Mr. N. D. Bailey, with Mr. and Mrs. Connell as bride and groom. Mr. and Mrs. H. Kersten were their bride of honor and best man. The flower girl was Barbara Ann Flyte, granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. Connell. She was accompanied by Sally and Nancy McGrouary, daughters of Mr. and Mrs. Robert McGrouary. Mr. and Mrs. Al Henning rendered "When You and I Were Young, Maggie," followed by a dance by Miss Jerry McBride of Eau Claire, accompanied at the piano by Miss Verna Ruth Ecker. A reading was given by Mr. Wm. Babington, Sr., and a clarinet duet, "Seeing Zelda Home", by Phyllis Decker and Helen Sauer was enjoyed. Miss Jerry McBride then presented a tap dance and song, entitled "The Wise Old Owl". "Let Me Call You Sweetheart" was sung by Mrs. George Larson and Mrs. Gorden Mills, with Mrs. Wm. Anderson at the piano. Ione Henning played a piano solo, "Farentille's Rustic Dance". Miss McBride was again presented in a tap dance and song selection, "I'm a Little Teapot". Lowell Pettis sang "Our Yesterday", followed by two saxophone solos, "Auld Lange Syne" and "I Love You Truly" by Lois Isaacson. Miss McBride presented an acrobatic dance and Joyce Harris and Helen Sauer rendered "Sweetheart, Let's Grow Old Together", followed by "Silver Threads Among the Gold", sung by Mr. and Mrs. Al Henning. A military dance and son, "We're All Americans", by Jerry McBride was followed by the entire audience singing "The Star Spangled Banner." A brief talk was given by Mayor Fred J. Gloede at which time he presented Mr. and Mrs. Connell a gift of silver from their many friends and associates in this city. Also Mrs. Connell was presented a gift from the Homemakers Club by Mrs. H. V. Kemery. Mr. and Mrs. Connell received a gift from the Sons and Auxiliary of the Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War, it being presented by Mrs. Minnie Barrows. Mrs. Ora Reedle presented them with a gift in behalf of the Eastern Star. ++++++++++++++++ Quite a party, huh? And we're not done yet! I'll try to get the rest of this out to you tomorrow morning (after the turkey's in the oven), so if it's late, don't get too worried. Have a great day,everyone, and I will see you tomorrow! -- Nance

Thoughts Of Yesterday" Written in 1977, by George Payzant Waste To all those who are interested, may I take you back a few years to when I was a child. My father was a very enterprising man; besides all the farm work, he drove a milk and cream route in Mondovi, Wisconsin, which was two miles away. From 1904 and for the next nine years he made a remarkable record of never missing a day of delivery! Even when a flood washed out the bridge, he figured out a way to make delivery. The milk was taken across the fast flowing water by boat and put on another rig on the opposite shore. He prided himself on delivering milk ice cold to his customers even in the heat of summer. The milk which was brought from the barn was cooled in cans in ice water, bottled cold and then put on ice in the milk wagon which kept it cold till it was delivered to the door. All for four cents a quart! By 1913 the prices had inflated to six cents a quart. Don't we wish we could buy it for those prices now! Getting the ice for keeping the milk cold, was quite a chore in itself. In the winter when the ice on Mirror Lake in Mondovi was twelve or more inches thick was the time we had for filling the ice house; a building about 18'x30' by 12' high. Ice was carefully packed in sawdust which would prevent it from melting even through the summer heat. Often our neighbors, returning from town with their sleighs would bring ice blocks to fill our personal ice house. Then in the summer they would come and get ice to make delicious home-made ice cream. In high school I set two records: one in never missing a day; and two, in being tardy almost every day. Each morning after milking and chores I rode with Dad to school in the milk rig. A student would be suspended from school now-days for being late so much. The teachers then were just glad when farm boys made it to school at all. The milk delivery business came to an abrupt halt when we had a runaway with the team and rig. My feeling still is that a run-away with a team of horses is safer than a run-away with a car. I remember the days when the phone would ring and my wife would call to me, "there's a run-away team coming your way." I ran for the road as the team sped towards me. As the team neared me I held the ladder Horizonally, ran towards them and yelled. Trembling with fear the horses stopped in their tracks and were easily caught. Another time brush was used in a similar manner. The owner was always grateful when he showed up later to claim his run-away team. Drivers often stopped their teams at our farm where the large wooden water trough was handy and the cool water inviting. Hot horses could not be watered at the end of their journey or they might founder, an illness which adversely affected the usefulness of the horses for life. But the team could be watered along the way without danger to them which saved the farmer time when he got home. I can still remember in 1914 my Dad stopped a driver and team going past with a load of flour. As the sky was very dark and ominous he had the driver quickly unload the flour and Dad hurriedly put the team in the barn. The tornado struck, uprooting a row of trees where the man would have passed. The man was very appreciative for the shelter during the storm. Another story I like to tell is about the fire whistle blowing in town. If Dad and I were in town when the fire whistle pierced the air we would make a mad dash for the fire station. The first one to get hitched up to the hose wagon at the station would receive the enormous sum of five dollars. That was always an exciting time to see teams coming from all directions in town just as fast as possible. Horse days were hard days. During horse days we depended on exchange work with our neighbors to get our work done. They gathered with their teams to feed the crops into the stationary harvesting machines; the threshing machines, the silo fillers and the corn shredders. In 1935 I purchased a John Deere D tractor to replace the steam engine. It was a big improvement for no longer did we need to busy one or two teams to haul water for the steam engine, nor did we need a large stack of wood to power the steam engine. We all looked forward to meal time when we were away from home, as it seemed the farmer's wives were trying to outdo each other when it came to baking and cooking. We also looked forward to the companionship of working with others. Neighbors really helped neighbors in those days. I look back on those days with fond memories. Besides replacing the steam engine in the harvesting bees, the John Deere D did the field work on my own farm. A new generation of harvesting machines; the combine, the forage chopper and self-unloading wagons and the corn picker ushered in a new era in farm work and ended the exchange labor. My John Deere D still labors each summer blowing chopped hay into the barn. Last summer in addition to its regular chores it had the distinct honor of pullin the prize winning 4-H float in the Mondovi Bicentennial Parade. George Payzant Waste passed away on 13 Dec 1991 in Eau Claire Phil Waste

Hi Folks, Sorry I'm running late today. Having more water problems in the Sampson house! This time we sprung a leak in the holding tank for our water supply. But at least the basement didn't flood like when the water heater went! See, there's always something to be thankful for! Today's news is from the "RailWays" column of the 19 March 1942, Altoona Tribune. This is "the Railway Workers Section": While most of Altoona was over watching Altoona and Eau Claire in their contest on the court (basketball), the office force at Altoona depot were up against a serious proposition. They had to have three brakemen and there were none to be found. Many times this occurs and a little help from the men on the extra list or men on regular jobs would make things alot easier for the men in charge of lining up the crews. There are laws that have to be lived up to before you have a proper crew to man one of these freight trains. Just because there are men on the extra list don't mean that you can take any three of them and make a train crew. The same thing apprlies to the engine crew. When an occasion like this arises it usually is between 4 p.m. and 12 midnight, and most of the time Ray has to do the calling and the worrying. You fellows at the game who were so worried the first half didn't have anything on Ray, and I think that the office force should be congratulated for the way they averted an emergency. Let us remember that these men do all they can to let us off when they can and if for some reason we have to work when something is going on that we would like to attend, let's do it with a smile. D. R. Howard received a 35 year membership button from the B. of R. T. March 17, 1942. Conductor Milne beat engineer Benson three out of five games of checkers before a large crowd at the Adams Hotel, March 16, 1942. Conductor C. J. Patterson and J. Lyle Fisher had an argument over whether or not an extra could pull out ahead of 479 at the Adams yard. The C. N. W. dispatcher settled that one, I think, because he put the extra into clear at Necedah. Did you ever stop to think that if you do your work carelessly you might be accused of sabotage? The B. of R. T. Iron Eagle fund from Lodge 888 totaled $53.00. +++++++++++++++ Anyone out there researching the Connell surname? There's a great story about Mr. and Mrs. W. R. Connell's Golden Wedding Anniversary in this paper. Long too. So I will be sending part of it out tomorrow. Sounds like it was quite a celebration! See you then! -- Nance

>From the Altoona Tribune, 19 March 1942: Carrol Larson Marries F. Marten Miss Carrol Josephine Larson, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Joel Larson, Hayden Ave., became the bride of Mr. Frank LaVerne Marten, Jr., son of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Marten, Sr., of Eau Claire, Monday afternoon, March 16, at 2 o'clock. The double ring ceremony was performed by Rev. F. J. Werth at the Epiphay Lutheran church in Eau Claire. The bride was attired in a navy blue street dress with white collar and cuffs, with brown accessories and a corsage of deep red roses and pink sweet peas. The bride's only jewelry was a gold pin, which was first worn by her great grandmother. The maid of honor, Miss Verna Larson, sister of the bride, wore a powder blue dress with matching accessories and a corsage of deep red roses and lavender sweet peas. The groom, dressed in a dark brown suit with a carnation boutonniere, while the best man, Vernon Marten, brother of the groom wore a dark green suit with a carnation boutonniere. The groom's mother, Mrs. Frank Marten, Sr., played the wedding march and sang a selection. After the ceremoney a reception was held at the home of the bride's parents. The home was decorated in pink and blue, and a three-tier wedding cake topped by a miniature bride and groom, baked by the bride's mother, formed the centerpiece for the table. Out of town guests present for the occassion were the grandparents of the groom, Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Marten, his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Marten, Sr., Mrs. Harvey Marten, Mr. and Mrs. Harold Marten and children, Beverly and Junior, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Ring, E. B. Robins, Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Hughes, Mrs. Paul King, Mrs. Geo. Zobroswiki, Miss Billie Englesby, Lorraine Jackson, and Mr. and Mrs. John Stallard, all of Eau Claire; Mrs. Clara Larson, Grandmother of the bride; Miss Mavis Larson and Laurel Larson of York; and Miss Ethel Larson of Superior, sister of the bride; and Mrs. Rober Speilman and son Eddy, of Elk Mound. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Marten, Jr., will make their home at 417 Jones St., Eau Claire. A miscellaneous wedding showere was held Thursday evening at the Joel Larson home, Hayden Ave., in honor of the bride. Seven tables of bingo were enjoyed. A tasty lunch was served, after which the bride was presented many lovely and useful gifts. +++++++++ It looks like another beautiful day here in the northwoods of Wisconsin. The skies are clear and it's warmer than usual out there. It's a shame I can't go out and play, but I have to start getting the house ready for Thanksgiving. The family is coming here for the day, which is a first -- we always have gone to Altoona to Grandma's house. I guess the time has to come when changes are made. I am thankful to be able to get together with my family. Have a wonderful day everyone. See you tomorrow. -- Nance