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Bio: Buettner, Kathleen Marie (Engagement - 1984)

Contact: Dolores (Mohr) Kenyon
E-mail: dolores@wiclarkcountyhistory.org 

Surnames: Buettner, Roskos

----Source: Clark County Press (Neillsville, Clark Co., WI) 10/25/1984

Buettner, Kathleen Marie (Engagement - 1984)

A summer wedding is planned for Kathleen Marie Buettner and Robert Steven Roskos. Parents of the couple are Mr. and Mrs. Marvin Buettner of Neillsville and Mr. and Mrs. Ron Roskos of Merrillan.

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Bio: Gesche, Julie Ann (Engagement - 1984)

Contact: Dolores (Mohr) Kenyon
E-mail: dolores@wiclarkcountyhistory.org 

Surnames: Gesche, Meier

----Source: Clark County Press (Neillsville, Clark Co., WI) 10/25/1984

Gesche, Julie Ann (Engagement - 1984)

An August 1985 wedding is planned for Julie Ann Gesche and Steven Wayne Meier. Parents of the bride-to-be are Lowell Gesche, 158 East Fourth St., Neillsville, and Jan Gesche of Appleton. Parents of the groom-to-be are Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Meier, 1010 Prospect St., Neillsville. Julie is a 1982 graduate of Neillsville High and is an advertising representative for the Marshfield News-Herald. Steve is a 1979 graduate of the same school and in 1983 from Gateway Tech-Racine. He is an electronic technician for Leick Amusements, Marshfield.

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Bio: Holub, Michelle (Engagement - 1984)

Contact: Dolores (Mohr) Kenyon
E-mail: dolores@wiclarkcountyhistory.org 

Surnames: Holub, Bohac

----Source: Clark County Press (Neillsville, Clark Co., WI) 10/11/1984

Holub, Michelle (Engagement - 1984)

A May 25 wedding date has been set for Michelle Holub and David Bohac. Parents of the couple are Mr. and Mrs. Michael Holub, Rt. 2 Neillsville, and Mr. and Mrs. Donald Bohac, Alma Center.

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Bio: Oldham, Walter “Bunny” (Award - 1984)

Contact: Dolores (Mohr) Kenyon
E-mail: dolores@wiclarkcountyhistory.org 

Surnames: Oldham, Truttman, St. George

----Source: Clark County Press (Neillsville, Clark Co., WI) 10/4/1984

Oldham, Walter “Bunny” (Award - 1984)

Clark County Traffic Department Coordinator Walter “Bunny” Oldham was the recipient of the “Wayne Truttman Memorial Award” for 1984, presented this past weekend by the Wisconsin County Police Association at their annual conference held in Kohler. The award is given to honor officers for outstanding serviced to their community and law enforcement.

Oldham has been involved in Clark County law enforcement since 1965, has served on the Governor’s Council on Traffic and Highway Safety since 1974, is a past member of the Sunburst Youth Home Board of Directors, and serve as a member of the Neillsville Volunteer Fire Department as well as numerous other civic organizations.

The Truttman award is named in honor of a past president of the police organization who died in the line of duty.

In addition, Oldham was elected administrative assistant to the president by the (1,2 blotch) member organization. Clark County Traffic Officer John St. George was re-elected treasurer by the group.

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Bio: Simplot, Patricia (Engagement - 1984)

Contact: Dolores (Mohr) Kenyon
E-mail: dolores@wiclarkcountyhistory.org 

Surnames: Simplot, Rakovec, Opelt

----Source: Clark County Press (Neillsville, Clark Co., WI) 10/11/1984

Simplot, Patricia (Engagement- 1984)

The engagement of Patricia Simplot to James Rakovec was recently announced. Mother of the bride-to-be is Mrs. Terrie Opelt, 101 Hewett St., Neillsville. The groom-to-be’s parents are Marge Rakovec of Neillsville and Frank Rakovec of Loyal. Particia will be a 1985 graduate of Neillsville High School and is employed part-time by Neillsville Memorial Hospital. James is a 1981 graduate of the same high school and is employed by Gross Motors of Neillsville. An October 12, 1985, wedding is planned.

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BioA: Henning, Mr. and Mrs. Herb (Golden - 1984)

Contact: Dolores (Mohr) Kenyon
E-mail: dolores@wiclarkcountyhistory.org 

Surnames: Henning

----Source: Clark County Press (Neillsville, Clark Co., WI) 10/18/1984

Henning, Mr. and Mrs. Herb (Golden – 27 October 1984)

OPEN HOUSE The sons and daughters of Herb and Leona Henning, invite friends, relatives and neighbors to help celebrate their 50th Wedding Anniversary, at the Neillsville American Legion Hall, Sat. Oct. 27, 1984, 2 -6 P.M. Buffet Supper 4 P.M. No invitations are being sent locally.

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Church: Humbird - United Methodist (Celebrates Centennial - 1984)

Contact: Dolores (Mohr) Kenyon
E-mail: dolores@wiclarkcountyhistory.org 

Surnames: Sieg, Gallaway, Simons, Carter, Crandall, Smith, Walker, Christianson, Ott

----Source: Clark County Press (Neillsville, Clark Co., WI) 10/11/1984

Humbird United Methodist (Celebrates Centennial - 1984)

The Humbird United Methodist Church observed its centennial on Sunday, October 7. The following is a history of the church as compiled by Joy Seig of Humbird:

In 1884, Fairchild and Humbird churches were combined as a charge, under the pastorate of a Rev. Gallaway, thus forming the first Humbird Methodist Church. For a few years church was held in the hall above the Simons Hardware Store, owned by F.J. Simons.

The present church building was constructed in 1886. The lumber for the church was cut and sawed at the Ed Carter mill a few miles east of Humbird and most of it was donated by the mill owner E. D. Carter. It was hauled from the woods by an ox team belonging to George Crandall, one of the leading officials of the church at that time.

The church was dedicated with special services in 1887.

Six pastors had served the church by 1900. A parsonage was erected then at a cost of $1,200.

In 1908, Humbird became a charge alone, and the Rev. A. E. Smith was appointed to serve for two years. In 1910, Humbird and Fairchild were again joined as a charge.

In the fall of 1925, Humbird was put on with the Merrillan, and Alma Center churches to form a charge, eliminating Fairchild.

In 1944, the parsonage was sold, and the money deposited in a bank for a fund to build a basement for the church. This became a two-year project and cost $4,000. A new furnace was installed at this time.

In June 1957, Humbird and Fairchild again formed a charge and Alma Center and Merrillan became another charge. A three-point charge was formed with Humbird, Fairchild and Augusta.

The Ralph Walker was then the pastor. Eventually the Humbird United Church of Christ was added to this charge, with the Rev. Walker being assisted by student pastor Russell Christianson.

In 1980 the United Church of Christ was dropped from the charge as was Augusta. A Humbird, Fairchild, Neillsville charge was formed, and these three churches continue to form the charge. The present pastor is Howard Ott, who came in June 1982 and resides at the Neillsville parsonage.

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News: Neillsville – Chamber of Commerce ‘Best’ List (1984)

Contact: Dolores (Mohr) Kenyon
E-mail: dolores@wiclarkcountyhistory.org 

Surnames: Sturtz, Opelt, Nelson

----Source: Clark County Press (Neillsville, Clark Co., WI) 10/11/1984

Chambers ‘Best’ List (1984)

The Neillsville Area Chamber of Commerce will be honoring a former Neillsville businessman, an industrial firm and a farmer at its annual banquet this coming Monday evening.

To be honored as Citizen of the Year is Howie Sturtz II, who started, owned and operated WCCN-AM and FM radio in Neillsville and who retired from the broadcasting business a few years ago. Sturtz has been instrumental in numerous community promotions.

Also to be honored is Robert Opelt, a retired Town of Pine Valley farmer, as Farmer of the Year. Opelt, besides having been active in dairy farming, also served numerous years as a township officer. He is a several-term member of the Neillsville School Board and has served on the county ASCS Board.

Taking the Business of the Year honors is Nelson Industries, Inc., which is headquartered in Stoughton, but which operates two production plants and a development center in Neillsville. Nelson came to the community in the late 1940s when a muffler plant was built. Sine then a filter production plant was constructed, and M&F Development was opened. The company is one of the city’s largest employers. It recently announced that it would be expanding its complex on the city’s southeast side.

The banquet will be held at Fannie’s Supper Club, east of Neillsville, with an attitude adjustment hour beginning at 7:00 p.m. and dinner at 8:00. (Information on tickets is available through the Chamber of Commerce office at 743-6444.)

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News: Granton - New Sewage Facility (Receives Check - 1984)

Contact: Dolores (Mohr) Kenyon
E-mail: dolores@wiclarkcountyhistory.org 

Surnames: Spry, Gilbertson, Trimberger

----Source: Clark County Press (Neillsville, Clark Co., WI) 10/18/1984

Granton’s New Sewage Facility (Receives Check - 1984)

Granton Village President Robert Spry received a check for $317,000 from Marcella Gilbertson of the Farmer’s Home Administration this past Monday, representing a loan for the construction of the village’s new sewage treatment facility. The FmHA loan was closed October 15, 1984, by Gilbertson of the District office in Eau Claire and Wayne Trimberger, Attorney for the Village of Granton. The loan was part of the funding required to replace the existing treatment plant with a 3-celled aerated lagoon. A new lift station, force main and outfall sewer was also constructed. The Granton Sewer Utility contributed $14,400 in cash and the Village is receiving a Grant of approximately $47,800 from EPA and Wisconsin fund grant of $15,100 to complete the project. The FmHA loan has a repayment period of 25 years with an interest rate of 7.125 percent which will be paid back from revenues received. The Eau Claire District office serves a nine county area and processes and services loans for multi-family housing, Community Program loans and Community Facility loans and Grants.

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News: Neillsville - Gray Ladies Honored For Service Years (1984)

Contact: Dolores (Mohr) Kenyon
E-mail: dolores@wiclarkcountyhistory.org 

Surnames: Kalsow, Wasserberger, Jenkins, Johnson, Gallagher, Hemp, Danielson, Junchen, Bletsoe, Gutenberger, Steinhilber, Keuer, Syth, Awe, Olson, Hoffmann, Beyer, Champoux, Botnen, Hoffmann, Ampe, Larson, Spangler, McDonald, Bakker, Gassen

----Source: Clark County Press (Neillsville, Clark Co., WI) 10/4/1984

Gray Ladies Honored For Service Years (1984)

Twenty year service pins were given to Lucille Kalsow and Pearl Wasserburger at recent ceremonies to Red Cross Volunteers in the recreation room of the Neillsville Memorial Nursing Home.

Awards also were presented to the volunteers as follows: Trink Jenkins, 25 Years service pin; Ellen Johnson, 14 years; Mabel Gallagher, 12 years; Ella Hemp, 11 years; Ottillie Danielson, 10 years; Elmira Junction, nine years; Ann Bletsoe, Lillian Kalsow, Martha Gutenberger, Lucy Steinhilber, seven years; Adeline Keuer, Ruby Syth, Betty Awe, six years: Agnes Olson and Nelda Hoffmann, five years; Helen Beyer and Dora Champoux, three years; Della Botnen, Ella Hoffmann, Imogene Ampe, Fran Larson, Bessie Spangler, two years; and Dora Hoffmann and Gladys McDonald, one year.

The speaker was assistant administrator Doris Bakker.

Mamie Hoffmann, a retired volunteer, present the awards. Virginia Gassen played the organ. The homes’ recreation department hosted the event. Cake and Coffee were served.

The Red Cross Volunteers (gray ladies) were locally organized in January of 1961.