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Obit: Mashin, Ed (1909-1983)

Contact: Kathleen E. Englebretson

Email: kathy@wiclarkcountyhistory.org

Surnames: Mashin, Clark, Rupnow, Carl, Nelson, Zerbel, Trachael, Flood, Amchel, Turner

----Source: Marshfield News-Herald (09 November 1983)

Mashin, Ed (27 November 1909 - 07 November 1983)



HUMBIRD -- Services will be Friday at the Gesche Funeral Home, Neillsville, for Ed Mashin, 73, Humbird, who died Monday evening at Tomah Memorial Hospital.

The Rev. Gary L. Clark of United Church of Christ, Neillsville, will officiate, Burial will be in the Town of Mentor Cemetery, near Humbird.

Pallbearers will be Fred Rupnow, Brooks Carl, Donald Nelson, Don Zerbel, James Trachael and Agnes Flood.

He was born November 27, 1909 in the Town of Mentor, to the late Mr. and Mrs. Vincent (Mary Amchel) Mashin. He received his education in Columbia School and married Bernice Turner March 24, 1938 in Neillsville. She died July 25, 1969.

He farmed in the Willard area for several years and also worked in the grain fields in Montana during harvest time. Later he farmed in the Humbird area and also operated a blacksmith shop there for several years. His last employment was as janitor for Humbird School.

Survivors include a son, Gerald of Tomah; two brothers, Albert and George, both of Neillsville; and two grandchildren.

He was predeceased by a sister, Ann.

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Bio: Croxson, Jeremy (Birth - 1986)

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

Surnames: Croxson, Wampole, Mashin

----Source: Clark County Press (Neillsville, Clark Co., WI) 6/26/1986

Croxson, Jeremy (Birth – 17 June 1986)

George and Dorothea Mashin have another great-grandchild. A son was born on June 17, to James and Rhonda Croxson of Madison. Rhonda, a granddaughter of the Mashins, is the daughter of Stanley and Iris (Mashin) Wampole, also of Madison. The new family member has been named Jeremy. The Croxson’s also have a son, Trevor.

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Bio: Harvey, Dr. R. T. (Seminar - 1986)

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

Surnames: Harvey, Freeman, Hersman, Flax, Kossick, Papineau

----Source: Clark County Press (Neillsville, Clark Co., WI) 6/12/1986

Harvey, Dr. R. T. (Seminar - 1986)

Doctor R. T. Harvey, 221 Clay St., Neillsville, just completed a comprehensive one day (6 ½ hour) seminar providing the most current information on treatment and management of low vision problems and the latest types of supplies and services.

Low vision means persons with extremely poor vision may be caused by congenital disabilities, progressive disease or the aging process as it affects the eyes. With the aging population increasing, there is a need for optometrists to be current on the latest low vision problem identification procedures and the potential solutions to help those with limited vision.

Doctor Paul Freeman spoke on two of the primary disease causes of low vision – macular degeneration and diabetic retinopathy. Doctor Robert Hersman demonstrated the latest in low vision diagnostic examinations. Marshall Flax, M.S. talked about the continuing low vision services and support needed for persons with low vision. Additional speakers included: Rod Kossick, Wisconsin Department of Health and Social Services and Andrew Papineau, Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction, regarding screening and vocational assessment.

The course was developed and presented by the Wisconsin Optometric Association (W.O.A.), the professional association representing association representing over 430 optometrists statewide.

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Bio: Howard, Beverly B. (Graduate - 1986)

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

Surnames: Howard

----Source: Clark County Press (Neillsville, Clark Co., WI) 6/12/1986

Howard, Beverly B. (Graduate - 1986)

Beverly B. Howard, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William G. Howard, Granton, graduated from Iowa Methodist Medical Center during commencement ceremonies May 30. A Class of sixty-four nursing students was honored during commencement held at Grace United Methodist Church, Des Moines.

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Bio: Jollivette, Stella (76 years - 1986)

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

Surnames: Jollivette, Decker, Maass, Roix

----Source: Clark County Press (Neillsville, Clark Co., WI) 6/5/1986

Jollivette, Stella (76 years - 1986)

The 76th birthday of Mrs. Stella Jollivette was celebrated Tuesday at the Donald Decker home, where she resides. Those present were Mrs. Mary Maass of Withee, Mrs. Vera Roix of Abbotsford, Mr. and Mrs. Gerald Jollivette of Loyal, Mrs. Beulah Jollivette. Her son, the Rev. and Mrs. Donald Jollivette of Eau Claire, visited his mother on Saturday.

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Bio: Murphy, Patrick (Falcon Football Team - 1986)

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

Surnames: Murphy, Farley

----Source: Clark County Press (Neillsville, Clark Co., WI) 6/12/1986

Murphy, Patrick (Falcon Football Team - 1986)

Neillsville class of 1986 athlete, Patrick Murphy, who was named to the all-Northwest team, has decided to attend UW-River Falls and compete with the Falcon football team, according to head coach Mike Farley.

Murphy, 6-2, 205 pounds, helped Neillsville High School to a 5-5 record last fall. He was named to the all-Cloverbelt Conference team three years in a row. He was named his team’s Hardest Hitter, and had 105 tackles last fall.

“Pat is an all-conference performer,” said Farley. “He is an aggressive player. We are happy to have him in our program.”

He plans on majoring in physical education at the university.

The Falcons won their second straight Wisconsin State University Conference championship last fall, and finished with an 8-1-1 overall record. The Falcons have won six of the last 11 WSUC titles under Farley. The team was consistently ranked in the top 10 of the 1985 NCAA Division III poll.

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Bio: Rowe Family (Reunion - 1986)

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

Surnames: Rowe, Lawrence, Kapfer, Maegdefessel, Chase, Jacobson

----Source: Clark County Press (Neillsville, Clark Co., WI) 6/26/1986

Rowe Family (Reunion - 1986)

The annual Rowe reunion was held at the York Town Hall on Saturday with a potluck dinner. This year the Lawrence family, related to the Rowe family, was included. There was a very nice turn out, with many attending from our area and far away.

Betty (Rowe) Kapfer and son, here from Janesville, had a large folder of the two families going back several generations. Ruth Maegdefessel attended, going with Della Chase and sister, Leta Jacobson. They saw many cousins whom they had not seen for several years.

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Bio: Schmidt, Todd (Attends Workshop - 1986)

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

Surnames: Schmidt, Pum

----Source: Clark County Press (Neillsville, Clark Co., WI) 6/26/1986

Schmidt, Todd (Attends Workshop - 1986)

Todd Schmidt, Rt. 1 Granton is enrolled in the second session of the Summer Art Studio workshop this week (June 22-28) at UW-Green Bay. Now in its 13th year at UW-GB, the workshop offers an intensive schedule including at least six hours a day of studio work as well as demonstrations, lectures and field trips.

Participants concentrate in one medium during the workshop week, choosing from drawing, acrylic painting, watercolor painting, design, commercial art and sculpture. Eight practicing artists teach in the workshop under the direction of Robert Pum of the UW-GB faculty.

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Bio: Schwartz, Connie (Ross) (Potential Ms. Olympia - 1986)

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

Surnames: Schwartz, Ross

----Source: Clark County Press (Neillsville, Clark Co., WI) 6/19/1986

Schwartz, Connie (Ross) (Potential Ms. Olympia - 1986)

A potential Ms. Olympia from Neillsville? You bet!!

After six months of vigorous training and dieting, Connie (Ross) Schwartz now residing in Lakewood, Colorado, fits the bill.

Connie recently placed first in the women’s division, competing in the “Mile High Body-Building Championships” in Denver, Colorado on May 17, 1986. Connie captured second place overall against 13 other challengers.

Training at the Sports Club in Lakewood, where she is also an aerobics instructor, Connie has worked hard to get into shape.

This is the just the beginning for Schwartz. In August she will compete in the Ms. Colorado Contest and a National Competition in Texas.

Watch out America, Connie is “building up” to a great future in body-building. Could she become the new Ms. Olym0ia? It will take a good deal more training and dedication, but Connie says she has what it takes.

Schwartz, a 1979 graduate of Neillsville High School, is the daughter of Gene and Greta Ross of Neillsville. She is married to Dean Schwartz of Lakewood, Colorado.

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Bio: Schnabel, Mr./Mrs. Harlan (Host France Student - 1986)

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

Surnames: Schnabel, Castellan, Hibbard

----Source: Clark County Press (Neillsville, Clark Co., WI) 6/5/1986

Schnabel, Mr. and Mrs. Harlan (Host France Student - 1986)

Mr. and Mrs. Harlan Schnabel, Rt. 1 Granton, will host Christophe Castellan of Versailles, France for four weeks this summer. They invited Christophe to share their home and family life through a program sponsored by the Nacel Cultural Exchanges.

The program brings to Wisconsin communities, students from all parts of France who wish to learn more about out American way of life by living with a Wisconsin family. The Nacel organization provides medical and accident insurance and the students bring their own spending money.

The students will have an opportunity to develop[ greater fluency in speaking English and to establish lasting American friendships. Frequently, American teenagers are invited by the family of their French visitor for a French homestay the following summer.

More homes are needed for 20 students, ages 13-18, who will arrive on July 2. All families are eligible to apply for participation in this program. It is not necessary to speak French because the students have studied English for a number of years. If you are interested in hosting a student, you may telephone Mr. and Mrs. Harlan Schnabel at (715) 238-1764 for an application and more information or you may write to Allen and Clare Hibbard, 4043 Birch Drive, White Bear lake, MN, 55110. Allen and Clare, educators in White Bear Lake, are coordinating the efforts to find homes. Ther telephone number is (612) 429-7130 if you wish to call them evenings.

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Bio: Stoneburg, Hazel (94 years - 1986)

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

Surnames: Stoneburg, Syth, Buettner, Schneider, Stabnow, Wehrman, Cox, Caliebe

----Source: Clark County Press (Neillsville, Clark Co., WI) 6/5/1986

Stoneburg, Hazel (94 years - 1986)

The 94th birthday of Mrs. Hazel Stoneburg of Portland, Oregon was celebrated at a potluck dinner held May 28 at the home of Mr. and Mrs. John Syth. Mrs. Stoneburg, a former Greenwood resident, is spending a month here with relatives and friends. Those present for the party included Mrs. Ruby Syth of Neillsville; Mrs. Jean (Francis) Buettner of Hackensack, MN; Andy and Charlotte Schneider of Christie; and those from Greenwood wee Lila Stabnow, Rugene Wehrman, Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Cox, Mr. and Mrs. Earl Caliebe.