>From the Saturday, 14 March 1942 edition of the Eau Claire Daily Telegram: >From the Files: 10 Years Ago (1932) The county board yesterday slashed pay for individual members from $5 a day to $4 for regular sessions and committee per diem. Vote on the cut was 25 to 6 following lengthy debate. The Service League elected officers here last night, including Mrs. V.T. Wahl, Mrs. J.A. Amundson, Mrs. E.B. Bundy, Miss Alma Hanson and Mrs. Vernon Lange. 15 Years Ago (1927) The county board has approved the plan to consolidate the city municipal court and county court with Judge George L. Blum to handle the joint duties. A legislative enactment is required. George B. Wheeler has donated six lots in the 600 block on South River street to Masonic orders for site of the proposed new Temple. Cost will be about $250,000. 25 Years Ago (1917) The Eau Claire high school basketball team won the cage title of northwest Wisconsin defeating Rice Lake, 52 to 20, in the final game. Cummings and Cleasby starred for the Purple. The saloon is the worst enemy of the Catholic Church, the Rev. Fr. A.B.C. Dunne told his audience at St. Patrick's church Sunday night. ++++++++++++ Have a good Friday everybody -- and an even better weekend! -- Nance