Curtiss Wisconsin

Anniversary-Centennial

1882•75th Anniversary•1957

1882•Centennial•1982

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Uerling, Alvira [100] [page 65] Landowner in section 17, Twp. Colby.

Uhlig, Elaine [100] [page 127] Won 3rd place prize from the Curtiss Community Club.

Uhlig, Ellen and Emil [100] [page 65] Landowners in section 29, Twp. Mayville.

Uhlig, William [100] [page 65] Landowner in section 16, Twp. Colby.

Ulrich, Alvin [100] [page 70] Mentioned in Curtiss Advance that he gave up his job in Owen and return to Curtiss.

[100] [page 108] Mentions that the Alvin Ulrich greenhouse operated during the 1920’s.

Ulrich, Wm. [75] [page 42] Pioneer settler East and South of Curtiss.

[100] [page 24] Difference in surname spelling, Ullich in centennial book. The rest of the information is identical in the 75th Anniversary booklet.

Unknown [100] [page 39] Poem of the little brick church (Norwegian Lutheran). Only the initials of H.M.A are on the bottom.

Uoline, Mr. Chas. [100] [page 43] Original member of Zion Congregational Church, circa 1895.

NOTE: Surname may be Woline/etc. Very difficult to read as it is handwritten.

Utke, Arlen [100] [page 129] Group photograph of Curtiss Lions Club. Past secretary of the Curtiss Lions Club.

[100] [page 140] Add, Utke Bros. Building and Lumber, Inc.

Utke, Becky [100] [page 140] Add, Utke Bros. Building and Lumber, Inc.

Utke, Beverly [100] [pages 124 & 125] Authored article on Curtiss Scouting. Received Den Mothers Training award, All-American Den Leaders’s Pin and Den Mother of the Year in 1973.

[100] [page 140] Add, Utke Bros. Building and Lumber, Inc.

Utke, Harold [100] [page 140] Add, Utke Bros. Building and Lumber, Inc.

Utke, Jane [100] [page 140] Add, Utke Bros. Building and Lumber, Inc.

Utke, LeRoy [100] [page 140] Add, Utke Bros. Building and Lumber, Inc.

Utke, Mark [100] [page 124] Original member of Pack 25, Den 4.

[100] [page 140] Add, Utke Bros. Building and Lumber, Inc.

Utke, Mrs. Harold [100] [page 124] Den mother of Pack 25, Den 4.

Utke, Mrs. Norma [100] [page 41] Family joined the newly created St. Paul’s American Lutheran Church in 1962.

[100] [page 140] Add, Utke Bros. Building and Lumber, Inc.

Utke, Todd [100] [page 124] Original member of Pack 25, Den 4.

[100] [page 140] Add, Utke Bros. Building and Lumber, Inc.

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Vesely, Delores and Thomas [100] [page 65] Landowners in section 24, Twp. Hoard.

Virch [75] [page 24] Family photograph (no individual identifications), poor quality photograph.

[100] [page 5] Property listed as Virch Addition, Northeastern section of Curtiss. Included in this property is the Congregational Church.

[100] [page 102] Article of Virch’s Store submitted by Dorothy H. Johnson.

[100] [page 104] Photograph of the front of Virch’s store, later sold to the Horn’s. Identified persons are Mr. Fidler, Niron Virch, Lottie, Emma, May, Tida and baby, Orbin, Oline Virch, Grandma Fleasrum, Anna, John Olsen, and Andrew Virch.

Virch, A. M. [75] [page 38] Postmaster of Curtiss P.O.

Virch, A. N. [100] [page 5] Listed as property owner Northeast of Curtiss.

[100] [page 71] Village of Curtiss, Civil War Vet.

Virch, Andrew [75] [page 28] Credited with establishing the first store in Curtiss, where the Curtiss State Bank now stands, 1882. Store was destroyed by a tornado in 1905.

[75] [page 7] Rural mail carrier.

[100] [page 34] One of the first rural mail carriers.

[100] [page 35] Photograph with horse and buggy delivering mail in 1903.

[100] [page 30] Family photograph, no identification.

Virch, Andrew N. [100] [page 33] Civil War veteran was appointed postmaster in 1883 to 1886, and from 188 to 1892. He became the first rural mail carrier on February 3, 1903.

Virch, Andrew Nelson [100] [page 12] Civil War vet that homesteaded in Mayville.

Virch, Anna [75] [page 38] Sub rural mail carrier.

[100] [page 34] One of the first sub rural mail carriers.

Virch, Jean [100] [page 111] Mentioned in “Memories of Curtiss.”

Virch, Mae [100] [page 45] Identified as student in front of Curtiss Grade School, circa 1905.

[100] page 46] Gave oration at graduation program.

[100] [page 107] Gave introductory address at 1905 graduation of Curtiss Graded School.

Virch, Miss Anna [100] [page 43] Original member of Zion Congregational Church, circa 1895.

Virch, Miss Emma [100] [page 43] Original member of Zion Congregational Church, circa 1895.

[100] [page 51] [100] [page 51] School notes on Washington’s Birthday, visited along with Mrs. J. V. Struner.

Virch, Mr. [75] [page 26] Photograph as first rural mail carrier, 1903. Poor quality photograph.

[100] [page 43] Original member of Zion Congregational Church, circa 1895.

Virch, Mrs. [100] [page 43] Original member of Zion Congregational Church, circa 1895.

Virch, Niron [100] [page 46] Gave essay at graduation program.

Virck, Niron [75] [page 23] Group photograph near Curtiss depot, poor quality photograph.

Virch, Teda [100] [page 107] Read declamation at 1905 graduation of Curtiss Graded School.

Vodicka, Irene [100] [page 130] Member of Midway Card Club.

Voightlander, Henry [100] [page 71] Twp. Hoard WW1 Vet.

Voightlander, Paul [75] [page 41] Pioneer settler North and West of Curtiss.

[100] [page 24] Same information as 75th Anniversary booklet.

Voightlander, Mrs. Paul [100] [page 43] Original member of Zion Congregational Church, circa 1895.

Vorland, James G. [100] [page 37] Add, congratulations to Curtiss.

Vorland, Pearl (Kraut) [100] [page 37] Add, congratulations to Curtiss.

[100] [pages 86 & 87] Authored article with her brother Donald Kraut of the Kraut businesses.

[100] [page 145] Centennial photographs with her brother Donald and Helen (Thieme) Brehm.

Vrana, Jerry & Nola [100] [page 44] Add, TV Service.

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Wachsmuth [100] [page 39] Early members of St. Paul’s Kirche.

Wachsmuth, Albert [100] [page 61] Son of Herman and Ida, family photograph.

Wachsmuth, Alfred [75] [page 42] Pioneer settler East and South of Curtiss.

[100] [page 24] Surname difference in centennial book, Wachsmith. The rest of the information is identical to the 75th Anniversary booklet.

[100] [page 61] Son of Herman and Ida, family photograph.

Wachsmuth, Carl [100] [page 61] Son of Herman and Ida, family photograph.

Wachsmuth, Edwin [100] [page 61] Son of Herman and Ida, family photograph.

Wachsmuth, Emil [100] [page 61] Son of Herman and Ida, family photograph.

Wachsmuth, Herman [100] [page 61] Family photograph in front of home, Herman, mother Ida, Nora, Ida, Emil, Walter, Edwin, Hugo, Albert Alfred, Carl and Leo.

Wachsmuth, Hugo [100] [page 61] Son of Herman and Ida, family photograph.

Wachsmuth, Ida¹ [100] [page 61] Wife of Herman, family photograph.

Wachsmuth, Ida² [100] [page 61] Daughter of Herman and Ida, family photograph.

Wachsmuth, Leo [100] [page 61] Son of Herman and Ida, family photograph.

Wachsmuth, Nora [100] [page 61] Daughter of Herman and Ida, family photograph.

Wachsmuth, Robin [100] [page 146] Centennial photograph with Bob and Theresa Scidmore.

Wachsmuth, Walter [100] [page 61] Son of Herman and Ida, family photograph.

Waggon, Bruce [100] [page 65] Landowner in section 11, Twp. Green Grove.

Wagner, Mr. William [100] [page 43] Original member of Zion Congregational Church, circa 1895.

Wagner, Ray [100] [page 65] Landowner in section 3, Twp. Green Grove.

Wagner, Raymond and Violet [100] [page 65] Landowners in section 34, Twp. Hoard.

Wagner, Rev. [75] [page 18] Pastor of Zion Congregational Church.

[100] [page 43] Same information as 75th Anniversary booklet.

Wainscott, William [100] [page 65] Landowner in section 24, Twp. Hoard.

Walkama, Eino [100] [page 136] Sidewalk supervisors during construction of new water/sewage system.

Walkama, J. (or I.) [100] [page 5] Listed as owner of section 34, Southeastern section of Curtiss. Additional word of Mill is located on the map.

Wallmeyer, Dr. Kenneth [100] [page 81] Add, Owen-Withee Family Clinic.

Wanke, Orland [100] [page 72] Twp. Hoard WW2 Vet.

Wantlin, John [100] [page 98] Bowen employee.

[100] [page 127] Curtiss Community Club member, 1982.

[100] [page 129] Member of the Curtiss Volunteer Fire Department, 1982.

[100] [page 129] Past president of the Curtiss Lions Club.

Wantlin, Lovey Anne [100] [page 1] Listed as Advertising for Curtiss Centennial Book Committee.

[100] [page 127] Curtiss Community Club member, 1982. Past secretary-treasurer of the Curtiss Community Club.

Wantlin, Roby In photograph of the Curtiss Community Club, 1982.

Wantlin, Tina [100] [page 127] Curtiss Community Club member, 1982.

Watchonke, Rev. [100] [page 39] One of the shared pastors of St. Paul’s (Green Grove) and St. Paul’s (Curtiss).

Waterston, Dave [100] [page 53] Community play member, All Star Wedding.

Wauson, Howard [75] [page 31] Purchased business of George Hoff. He later sold the business to Paul Kramas.

Web Glenn, [75] [page 37] Was a barber in the village.

[100] [page 105] Surname spelled Webb.

Weideman, Harvey and Marianne [100] [page 65] Landowners in section 29, Twp. Mayville.

Weideman, R. [100] [page 65] Landowner in section 35, Twp. Hoard.

Weideman, Robert [100] [page 65] Landowner in section 22, 23, 26 & 27, Twp. Hoard.

Weigman, Richard [75] [page 41] Pioneer settler North and West of Curtiss.

[100] [page 24] Same information as 75th Anniversary booklet.

[100] [page 87] Photograph inside Kraut saloon, 1912.

Weiler, Gary P. [100] [page 129] Charter member of Curtiss Lions Club.

Welker, Jane [100] [page 131] Past secretary of Boomtown Sno-Chasers Club, Inc.

Wendt, Eddy [100] [page 131] Past treasurer of Boomtown Sno-Chasers Club, Inc.

White, Betty [100] [page 32] Add, fabric shop.

Wiegman, Fred [75] [page 42] Pioneer settler East and South of Curtiss.

Wierman, Fred [100] [page 24] Pioneer settler East and South of Curtiss. Note, surname may be incorrect and spelled Wiegman.

Wilcznewski, Edna and Frank [100] [page 65] Landowners in section 13, Twp. Hoard.

Wilhelm, Rev. Max [75] [page 18] Pastor of Evangelical Lutheran Church.

[100] [page 42] Pastor of St. Paul’s American Lutheran Church, 1954 as a seminary student.

[100] [page 42] Became pastor of St. Paul’s from 1954 to 1959.

[100] [page 80] Mentioned as giving welcome speech at the 75th Anniversary Celebration, July 26, 27 and 28th.

Wilhide, Clara [100] [page 48] Group photograph taken in front of Midway school, 1909.

Wilhide, Clarence [100] [page 48] Group photograph taken in front of Midway school, 1909.

Wilhide, Mae [100] [page 48] Group photograph taken in front of Midway school, 1909.

Will, Neland and Velma [100] [page 65] Landowners in section 20, Twp. Colby.

Williams, B. [100] [page 41] Ran for supervisor on the township of Hoard, no date.

Williams, Ben [75] [page 41] Pioneer settler North and West of Curtiss.

[100] [page 24] Same information as 75th Anniversary booklet.

Williams, Guy [100] [page 71] Twp. Hoard WW1 Vet.

Williams, Harry [75] [page 37] Co-owned livery and drayman business with Ole Williams.

[100] [page 110] Same information as 75th Anniversary booklet.

Williams, Ole [75] [page 37] Co-owned livery and drayman business with Harry Williams.

[100] [page 110] Same information as 75th Anniversary booklet.

Williams, Walter [100] [page 71] Twp. Hoard WW1 Vet.

Williams, Wm. [75] [page 38] Area carpenter that built most of the homes in Curtiss.

[100] [page 2] Listed as village president 1937 - 1939.

[100] [page 77] 1928-29 Information Directory of Curtiss, listed as being on the side board.

Wilson, Marlene [100] [page 58] Add, Hayloft Tavern.

Wilson, Tom [75] [page 12] First librarian in Curtiss, also a mason.

[100] [page 45] Same information as 75th Anniversary booklet.

Winn, Connie and Lynn [100] [page 65] Landowners in section 32, Twp. Mayville.

Wirtala, Nickolas [100] [page 129] Member of the Curtiss Volunteer Fire Department, 1982.

[100] [page 129] Charter member of Curtiss Lions Club.

Wisconsin Central Railroad [75] [page2, 10 & 11] Land upon which Curtiss was built was owned by the railroad.

Witchonke, Rev. [75] [page 18] Pastor of St. Paul’s (German) Evangelical Lutheran Church.

Withee, Haskel [100] [page 40] A Lumber-man in the area, he donated land for a cemetery in 1897. Later, the first church was built on this cemetery land.

[100] [pages 62 & 63] Tax roll, township of Hoard, 1900.

Witt, Harvey [75] [pages 31 & 32] Purchased the dance hall from Schoeneman Saloon and converted it into a residence.

[75] [page 32] Purchased store from Glen Schwandt. Later, sold the business back to Glen Schwandt.

Wittmer, Edna and Albert [100] [page 65] Landowners in section 15, Twp. Hoard.

Woik, August [75] [page 42] Pioneer settler East and South of Curtiss.

[100] [page 24] Same information as 75th Anniversary booklet.

Wolf, F. W. [100] [page 101] Cashier at Curtiss State Bank.

Woock, Minna and Paul [100] [page 113] Sold land to R. E. Schoeneman, 1892.

Woodard, W. [100] [page 109] Speaker at Farmer’s Institute. From Bloomer.

Woodring, Rev. Arnold [100] [page 42] While Rev. Woodring was pastor, the Curtiss Missionary Alliance Church built a new building in 1966.

Woodward, Ruth [100] [page 111] Mentioned in “Memories of Curtiss.”

Wook, Paul [75] [page 41] Pioneer settler North and West of Curtiss.

[100] [page 24] Same information as 75th Anniversary booklet.

Wredman, Margaret [100] [page 130] Member of Boomtown Card Club.

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Yengst, Paul [75] [page 41] Pioneer settler North and West of Curtiss.

[100] [page 24] Same information as 75th Anniversary booklet.

Yoder, Elizabeth [100] [page 65] Landowner in section 33, Twp. Mayville.

York, Doris and James [100] [page 65] Landowners in sections 20 & 33, Twp. Mayville.

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Zasoba [100] [page 11] Mentioned in news clip of the Curtiss Advance as having Ed Krause doing some plowing for him on Saturday.

Zasoba, Alex [100] [page 110] Mentioned in article “Memories of Curtiss.”

Zasoba, Alice [100] [page 110] Mentioned in article “Memories of Curtiss.”

Zasoba, J. [100] [page 5] Listed as owning property in section 31, Southeastern section of Curtiss.

Zasoba, John [75] [page 37] Operated a shoe shop in the village.

[100] [page 108] Same information as 75th Anniversary booklet.

[100] [page 5] Listed as owning property in section 25, Northeastern section of Curtiss.

Zasoba, Lester [100] [page 49] Group photograph of Curtiss State Graded School, no date.

Zasoba, Mrs. Amelia [100] [page 43] Original member of Zion Congregational Church, circa 1895.

Zasoba, Peter [100] [page 110] Mentioned in article “Memories of Curtiss.”

Zassenhaus, Wm. [75] [page 42] Pioneer settler East and South of Curtiss.

[100] [page 24] Same information as 75th Anniversary booklet.

Zell, Miss [100] [page 48] Teacher in group photograph of Curtiss State Graded School, 1924.

Zenzel, Albert [75] [page 7] Group photograph of early basketball photo. Poor quality photograph, 1912.

Zenzel, Matt [75] [page 41] Pioneer settler North and West of Curtiss.

[100] [page 24] Same information as 75th Anniversary booklet.

Ziebart, Richard [100] [page 129] Charter member of Curtiss Lions Club.

Zimmer, Phyllis and Ransom [100] [page 65] Landowners in section 36, Twp. Hoard.

Zion Congregational Church [75] [page 17] Photo of building, two others behind church. Poor quality photograph, about 1895. Also known as First Congregational Church.

[100] [page 42] Photograph of church building.

[100] [page 43] List of original members of the Zion Congregational Church, 1906.

Zowal, Harry C. [100] [page 72] Twp. Hoard WW2 Vet.

Zuber, Rose [100] [page 65] Landowner in sections 13 & 24, Twp. Green Grove.

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Transcribed by: Robert Lipprandt (December, 2004)

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