95 Years Ago – October 1, 1931
Nearly 75 parents and teachers gathered at the high school assembly room Wednesday evening, where an organization took place of a Parent-Teacher Association.
Seventy-six years without taking medicine, being sick or incurring a debt, is a record that Charles Ramberg, 76, of Owen, holds above his achievements as a member of the surveying party which fixed Wisconsin’s northern boundary in the seventies, or as a veteran logger, breeder of horses, builder and farmer.
85 Years Ago – October 2, 1941
The Owen Enterprise has been selected as one of 73 Wisconsin newspapers which will carry a series of advertisements in behalf of the state’s greatest industry-dairying.
A week ago Wednesday the business places of this city closed their doors to the public for an hour from two o’clock until three p.m. out of due respect and honor to Emil Haaya, whose final rites were being read at the Finnish Lutheran Church.
75 Years Ago – October 4, 1951
More than 200 friends and relatives honored Mr. and Mrs. Pete Madsen Sunday, September 23, by calling at their home paying their respects as the couple observed their 25th wedding anniversary.
65 Years Ago – October 5, 1961
The American Gas Company of Wisconsin, Inc. has filed an application with the Public Service Commission of Wisconsin, for authority to construct facilities and render natural gas service to the cities of Colby, Cornell, Ladysmith, Medford, Owen, Stanley and Thorp; and the villages of Stetsonville, Unity and Withee; and the unincorporated community of Jim Falls.
At 6:04 p.m. last night, the Community Fire Association was alerted by a call from Dave Bertz, who is a member of the county traffic police department saying “my barn is afire.” Sparks and flames reached upwards of 50 to 60 feet.
Mr. and Mrs. Shurleigh Grimes have the honor of announcing the engagement of their daughter, Joan to Gene Altenburg, son of Mrs. Hazel Altenburg and the late Mr. Allen Altenburg. A late November wedding in being planned.
55 Years Ago – October 7, 1971
The reigning homecoming king and queen are John Hansen, son of Mr. and Mrs. Lester Hansen, Withee, and Bonnie Karaba, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Karaba, rural Owen.
A surprise party was held Sunday, October 3, in honor of the 80th birthday of Alva Mertens, Withee, at the home of her son, Gene Mertens, Withee.
45 Years Ago – October 1, 1981
The council received 21 applications for the part-time clerk’s assistant position. Each council member checked six people they thought were the most qualified and those results were correlated to designate four applicants for interviews.
The council unanimously voted to purchase wood doors for the firehall at a cost of $1,186.43 per door. Mayor Hughes said that by raising the rent and with the saving on heat with the new doors, the cost could be amortized over three to four years. Hughes told the council that the present doors leak so badly that they add considerably to the cost of heating the building.
Before the altar of Nazareth Lutheran Church, Withee, Renae Frost, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Thorvald Frost, Withee and Steven O’Konski, son of Mr. and Mrs. Edmund O’Konski, Waukegan, IL exchanged nuptial vows.
35 Years Ago – October 3, 1991
Gary Fetting is now open for business at Gary’s Body Shop on the main street of Withee. His shop is in the old Withee Fire Hall.
The State Bank of Withee is proud to announce the opening of its Greenwood Branch in Greenwood, October 1, 1991.
Laurie Paczkowski is the new employee at Linda’s Beauty Nook in Withee. Laurie has been with Linda since September 1.
25 Years Ago – October 3, 2001
This Sunday, October 7 at 2 p.m. there will be the dedication of the new addition at St. Paul Lutheran Church, rural Colby (Green Grove). The addition includes a narthex with full basement which will be used for Sunday School rooms in the future. Handicap accessible bathrooms have been installed, as well as a lift going between floors.
Kristy Witek has joined the on-air broadcasting crew covering the Nederland High School football games on the Texas Sports Radio Network. Kristy is the daughter of Rick and Donna Witek of Withee.
15 Years Ago – October 5, 2011
Acting on Community Development Director Tim Swiggum’s recommendation, the Owen Common Council voted unanimously at its regular meeting on Tuesday, September 27, meeting to begin condemnation proceedings against OMI property owner Marvin Matejka.