Bayfield County Journal
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Bayfield County Journal Memories Column
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Zoe von Ende Lappin, granddaughter of P.J. Savage, editor of the Iron River
PIONEER from 1898 to 1952, has obtained permission for us to post the
Memories and Yesteryear columns that are printed weekly in the Bayfield
COUNTY JOURNAL, successor� to the PIONEER and other newspapers in the
county. The COUNTY JOURNAL announced the upcoming Web postings in its Dec.
3O, 1999, edition with the headline, "Genealogy columns to appear on the
web".
I would like to thank Eric Sharp, Editor of the Bayfield County Journal for his willingness to work with us in our genealogical search. We look forward to the wonderful articles that will appear here. Thank you also to Zoe von Ende Lappin for all her work and the hours of typing.
County Journal, Washburn, WI, April 20, 2000
Iron River Memories
Beverlee Thivierge
Reprinted the Iron River Pioneer, April 30, 1942
L.H. Merrihew, who has charge in Iron River and vicinity for signing up sugar rationing cards, announces that May 4, 5, 6 and 7 are the days to appear at the Town Hall to register. One adult member of the house may sign up for all in the household, and children, regardless of their age, are entitled under the law to their allotment just like adults.
Under the direction of John R. Hanson, district chief forest ranger, assisted by dispatcher Anderson at the district headquarters station, auxiliary and emergency fire fighting forces are being organized and expanded all over the district, which is comprised of Bayfield and Douglas counties. All who volunteer will receive training in fire control and first aid. Should this prove to be a season of drought, those in charge of fire control feel that there will be a very special hazard, because of sabotage and less manpower available for fire fighting, since many CCC camps are closed and men are in the service.
The Spring Concert will be held in the Iron River Gym May 1, 1942. Pupils from grades 1 to 12 will participate. Musical director is Phyllis (Claus?) and accompanist is Fred Hanson.
Members of the High School Glee Club are: Carol Haus, Dorothy Hicks, Jean Bousley, Delores Nelson, Lucille Willoughby, Ann Thompson, Mercedes Mellon, LaVerne Sauve, Barbara Emerson, Jane Preston, Dorothy Clark, Lorraine Armbruster, Virginia Vacha, Madge Moran, Tressie Rae Lavin, Mary Johnson, Peggy Costello, Joyce Fuhrmann, Alice Fisher, Geraldine Crase and Beverlee Thivierge.
A dispatch from Campbellsport, Wis., to the Milwaukee Sentinel last Saturday stated that Myron Harbour, physics teacher, and Douglas Cole, a pupil, were seriously burned when chemicals exploded in the school laboratory during an experiment, Principal Merrihew of Iron River High School received a letter from Mr. Harbour yesterday which gave the information that the accident was not at all serious, and that the chief damage was ruining of a suit of clothes. Mr. Harbour was a well loved science teacher at Iron River High School.
Born to Mr. and Mrs. Francis Hicks, at an Ashland hospital April 28, 1942, a son.
April 14, 1960
The annual Iron River High School Alumni Banquet will be held in the Tester Block Chamber of Commerce Room April 16th at 6:30 p.m. The dance will be held at the gym. Fourteen seniors will be welcomed into the association: Mary Westergren, Ivy Wallace, Jack Dippel, Verne Pittsley, Leo Watnemo, Jeanne Willoughby, Darryl Woerle, Doris Gemmill, Patricia Callahan, Connie Leafblad, Joe Moran, Bob Pohjonen, Cathy Connors and Roger Anderson. Committee chairmen are: dance, Ethel Leifeste; hall, Florence Buran; program, Leone Clark and Mary Hanson; flowers, Marie Willoughby. President officers are president, Pat Moreland; vice president, George Hanson; secretary, Roberta DeNagel; and treasurer, Beverlee Thivierge.
Jim Willoughby left for Fort Leonard Wood after a 15-day furlough at his parents� home. Norman Maki also spent a 15-day furlough the home of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Unno Maki, and is headed back to Fort Leonard Wood.
Mrs. Mary Slancik celebrated her 80th birthday Sunday. A party in her honor was given by her daughter and son-in-law, Ann and Paul Brozovich, and co-hosted by Mrs. Martin Slancik.
Mr. and Mrs. Fred Minor returned from a few days visit at Stevens Point and Montello. Their small granddaughter, Sheree Lee Peterson, came back with them and will return home with her parents who will be here for the Alumni Banquet.
Mark Crase left by plane last Monday for his job on the boats at Buffalo, N.Y.
George Armbruster observed his 78th birthday last Friday. Several of his children were here for a celebration Sunday. (Guests included) Mr. and Mrs. John (Darlene) Lundeen of Urbana, Ill., Mrs. John (Mary Ellen) LeGesse, Superior; Rose Armbruster, Duluth; Karen Armbruster of Superior; Eddie and Delphine LaCrosse; Siinot and Audrey Granlund and the Connors family of Iron River.
April 17, 1930
The von Ende Store at Ino, destroyed by fire last fall, has been rebuilt and about a week ago it reopened for business.