95 Years Ago – October 8, 1931
Two hundred Clark County farmers attended a livestock marketing meeting at Dana Hall, Withee, Wednesday evening of last week, for the purpose of discussing problems that face the Withee Livestock shipping association.
85 Years Ago – October 9, 1941
Friday afternoon of last week a Stumbo Transfer truck of Odgeon, IA, loaded with 15 head of fox horses crashed into a telephone pole of the Commonwealth Telephone Company as the driver lost control of the truck just east of the intersection of Highway 29 and 73 in Withee. The telephone pole was broken off and three of the horses were knocked out.
75 Years Ago – October 11, 1951
It’ll be radio time direct from Owen as on Saturday morning, November 3, the Bob DeHaven program, heard every morning over WCCO will originate from the Griebenow Co. store in Owen.
A transaction was completed Monday transferring the interest owned in the Farmer Store at Withee by Frank Brodbeck to that of his partner Thorvald Stigsen.
65 Years Ago – October 12, 1961
Leaving here on the 28th of September Herman Heldt, Owen, paired up with Al Rusch of Medford on a hunting trip that ended Wednesday of last week. It was Herman’s first trip to Canada as well as his first big game hunting experience. And, a successful and memorable trip it was as Herman returned home with a bull moose said to be about 2½ years old.
Jeffery and Michael welcomed home a new brother, Phillip Scott, who was born on September 30 at St. Joseph’s Hospital at Marshfield. Phillip weighed six pounds, 11 ounces at birth. The proud parents are Mr. and Mrs. Stanley Greschner.
55 Years Ago – October 14, 1971
Candace Kaz, 21-year-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ray Kaz, route 2, Owen, was killed instantly in a two-vehicle crash that occurred at 4:25 Sunday morning in a residential district of Eau Claire. Police said the car was struck at high speed by a motorist evading the police.
A baby girl, Crystal Dawn, was born October 5 to Mr. and Mrs. Chemier enroute to the Stanley Hospital.
45 Years Ago – October 8, 1981
Maverick’s Mity Prince, owned and trained by Mary Ann Baehr, Withee, recently was named World Champion Pony of the Americas in the halter class.
Jill Ann Strasburger and Jeffrey Alan Pinter were married on September 26, 1981 at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, Curtiss.
35 Years Ago – October 10, 1991
There will be a community Halloween party, October 31 at the Withee Community Center (gym). Founder and organizer of the event is Joan Frost, who for years has thought there should be an alternative to trick or treating in our area.
The groundbreaking was held for the two-story apartment type-building for family occupancy in the city of Owen. There will be 16 units (4 one bedroom, 10 two bedroom, and two three bedroom units with two of the units being designated for the handicapped. It will be known as Black Creek Apartments.
Tanya Diane Hatlestad and William Dennis Ovyn were united in marriage at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, September 14, 1991 at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Withee.
A new and welcome addition to the Withee Softball Park is a kiddie play park, donated by Peter and Lori Ginter. The park equipment was donated in memory of their little daughter Kiley, who passed away, December 20, 1990.
25 Years Ago – October 10, 2001
A farewell luncheon was held for Ed and Irene Lehnen recently at Meadowview. A bouquet of flowers was presented to the couple by Katie Frederickson, city clerk, on behalf of the city, as well as cards and gifts from friends.
15 Years Ago – October 12, 2011
Beginning on Tuesday, October 18, 2011 and the third Tuesday of each month, thereafter, the Central Wisconsin Agribusiness Innovation Center Inc. (CWAIC) will team with SCORE Mentors to Americas Small Business, to help assist entrepreneurs in starting a new business.
Mayme Zelm celebrated her 90th birthday at Meadowview Golf Course on Saturday afternoon. The celebration was hosted by her children.
Thursday, October 6, was the first home meet for the Owen-Withee Cross Country team in five years. The teams ran at the Meadowview Golf Course and were very excited to host the meet.