10 years ago PRESCOTT JOURNAL June 9, 2011

Prescott officer honored by state (photo Officer Robert Funk) Prescott Police Officer Robert Funk has been honored by Wisconsin Attorney General J. B. Van Hollen and Administrator Edward Wall of the Wisconsin Division of Criminal Investigation for an outstanding investigation resulting in the return of a missing child last year.

Officer Funk received a plaque and recognition from the attorney general and the administrator during a ceremony at the State Capitol in Madison Friday…”I am extremely proud of Officer Funk for the excellent job that he did on this case,” said Prescott Chief of Police Mike R. Bondarenko. “There is nothing more satisfying to a law enforcement officer than to return a missing child to a parent, which is what officer Funk did in this case.”

Help out with a gift of blood this summer During the summer months, blood donations often drop to low levels. As the nation’s single largest supplier of blood products and specialized laboratory services to area hospitals, the Red Cross needs your help to remind all eligible donors that summer is a good time to give.

From May 25 through Sept. 14, presenting donors (age 18 and older) can register online at redcrossracing.com to enter the Red Cross Racing “Summer Drive Sweepstakes.” Enter for a chance to win a new, fuel-efficient 2012 Ford Fiesta SE.

40 years ago RIVER FALLS JOURNAL June 4, 1981

Main St. Briefs An alderman said the final decision was made by the highway department engineers so the blame should perhaps go to them if the construction of the island at the corner of Division and Second Street proves what many think it will be. That being a barrier to semi-trucks and fire trucks… Seems like another case of whoever designed it did so without consideration of fire trucks or the fact that Second Street has been designated as Highway 35 meaning that a lot of the semi trucks will be using it. At any rate, a number of people who have seen it are wondering “why.” If it does prove to be a barrier, your tax dollars will help change it.

70 years ago THE RIVER FALLS JOURNAL May 24, 1951

213 Students Graduate in Ceremonies May 27 At the first outdoor commencement in a number of years, 213 students will receive their degrees and diplomas in secondary, elementary, two-year rural and three-year elementary at River Falls State College, May 27, at 2:00 o’clock on the lawn of North Hall. This will be the 73rd annual commencement…Graduating students will be able to receive four tickets for reserved seats…Processional— O God, Our Help in Ages Past—Katherine Davis—A Capella Choir Invocation—Rev. Earl Grubb Address—Dr. J. Marvin Klotache, President, Milwaukee State College Presentation of Diplomas— Dr. Chalmer Davee, Board of Regents

100 years ago PRESCOTT TRIBUNE May 26, 1921

Herman Wenzel Herman Wenzel, born in Saxony Germany, July 4, 1848, departed this life May 12, 1921, aged 72 years, 10 months and 8 days.

At the age of five he came to Port Washington where he resided until he was eighteen years of age when he moved to Prescott, Wis.

In 1875 he was married to Louise Junkman. To them were born eleven children, nine of whom survive him.

In 1884 he came to Ellsworth, Wis., where he has since resided. His was a busy, upright life in which he successfully took the part of a loving husband and father, an honorable citizen and a good neighbor.

115 years ago RIVER FALLS JOURNAL May 10, 1906

City Ordinances ORDINANCE No. 58 AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE ISSUE OF BONDS FOR THE PURPOSE OF RAISING MONEY TO PURCHASE THE JUNCTION FALLS WATER POWER AND THE POWELL FALLS WATER POWER Whereas the Common Council of the City of River Falls did on the 16th day of February, A. D. 1906, by a resolution lawfully passed and approved by the Mayor and duly published provide that the City purchase the water powers respectively known as the Junction Falls Water Power and the Powells’ Falls Water Power for the purpose of maintaining and operating for public use the Lighting Plants and Water Works of said City and by such resolution did determine to submit the question of such purpose to the electors of said City by a vote of more than two-thirds of all the voters voting upon such proposition did ratify such resolution and thereby authorize the said Common Council to complete such purchase.

And whereas the said Common Council did by a resolution duly passed and approved by the Mayor and which has been duly published, said resolution having been passed and approved on the 16th day of February, A. D. 1906, declare its purpose to issue the Corporate Bonds of said City to the amount of fifteen thousand dollars ($15,000) for the purpose of purchasing the Powells’ Falls Water Power and the Junction Falls Water Power for the purpose of operating and maintaining for public use the Lighting Plant and Water Works of said City and did, by such resolution, submit such question to the electors of said City to be voted upon by such electors at a special election to be held on the third day of April A. D. 1906, and whereas at such election the electors of such city by a vote of a majority of all the electors voting upon such question did approve such proposition and thereby authorize the Common Council to issue said bonds.

Now, Therefore, the Common Council of the City of River Falls does issue its negotiable corporate bonds for the Purpose of Raising Money to Purchase the Junction Falls Water Power and the Powells’ Falls Water Power for the purpose of Maintaining and Operating for public use the Lightying Plant and Water Works of Said City…(bond repayment schedule and other details at UW-River Falls Chalmer Davee Library in the microfilmed newspaper section of the archive). ORDINANCE No. 59.

An Ordinance to Regulate the Height. Of Awnings on Main Street in the City of River Falls.

The Common Council of the City of River Falls do ordain as follows: SECTION 1. That all awnings placed on the buildings on Main Street in this city shall be so hung that the under edge thereof will clear the sidewalk at least six feet six inches, and that no duck, sheeting or muslin be hung on the lower edge of such awning.

SECTION 2. Any person violating the terms of this ordinance shall be punished by a fine not exceeding five dollars and costs.

Passed May 7th, 1906 Approved May 7, 1906 F. M. White, Mayor Attest: Allen P. Weld, City Clerk.

130 years ago PIERCE COUNTY HERALD June 3, 1891

TEACHER’S ASSOCIATION Program of Association to be held at Hager City, Sat. June 6: 10:00—Geography— Upper Form, F. Hall.

11:00—Arithmetic, J. F. Larson 12:00—Noon.

1:00—Language—Primary and Middle Forms, Anna Goodwin 2:30 Orotoepy, Nellie Taggert BRASINGTON Locals There is talk of a Fourth of July celebration.

David Suter is building a barber shop.

Mr. Thompson moved into his new house on Main Street last week.

Mrs. Truman is recovering from her recent illness.

Jane Kline, of Ellsworth, is visiting her parents in this place.

“The School Marm” was played here last Saturday eve by the Rock Elm Dramatic Club. A success.

Temperance lecture in town Friday eve.

Compiled by Joseph Back