1969: Wausa Boy Scouts gather items for Vietnamese
April 20, 1944
WAUSA — Mrs. Laurel O. Poole, Wausa, is one of the authors whose work is published in “The Spirit of the Free,” a 60 page book of poems and lyrics just published. This is a volume which speaks for all Americans, for all freedom-loving people, in this war crisis. As such, it is a definite contribution to national morale and the war effort. Through publication of this book may be found the song of Victory for which the people of the United Nations have been waiting... Thousands of authors located in every part of the country competed for a place in this volume. Many of them are writers who have been published in other important publications and magazines and some of them are authors of books of their own. To have won a place in this volume is therefore an important illiteracy achievement. At a later date, a similar volume may be prepared by the same publishers, The Haven Press, 55 West 42nd St., New York 18, N.Y., and writers who are interested in competing for a place in the new book are invited to write to the publishers for a copy of the rules of competition.
April 17, 1969
WAUSA — The Wausa Boys Scouts will gather articles to be sent to Vietnam Saturday afternoon, April 19, at 1:30 p.m. The Vietnamese civilians are desperately in need of clothing and toys. Cpl. Robert Anderson, who works with these civilians, has notified his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Calvert Anderson, that they also need soap. A number of organizations and individuals have contributed money to pay transportation charges and the Scouts are now ready to collect and mail light weight clothing and soap for the civilians and also toys for the children. Contributions should be put on the porch or terrace. Contributors from the rural area may leave their clothing, toys or soap at the library.
April 21, 1994
WAUSA — Though the annual Smorgasbord is many months past, the Smorgasbord Committee met Tuesday, April 12, to finish the business part of the Smorgasbord. The main item of business was decisions concerning distribution of funds. After reviewing the many requests, it was decided to give funds to: Post Prom Committee, West Softball Field Fund, Ambulance Fund, Girls Softball Teams, Boys Baseball Teams, KC Ramblers 4-H Club and Wausa Horse club and to the writer of the winning essay in the Scholarship Contest. Thanks to all who presented requests for funds and to those seniors who wrote essays for the scholarship. More couples are needed to serve on the Smorgasbord Committee for the coming year. Serving on the Smorgasbord Committee have been Steve and Cynthia Kumm, chairpersons; Doug and Jan Smith, co-chairpersons; Dennis and Kay Kronberg, Mark and Kandi Custer, Greg Macke, Barb Wallick, Sheldon and Arlis Lind, Lyle and Linda Rorvik and Rod and Betty Banks.
April 21, 1994
WAUSA — Ten Wausa students will preform in the Bloomfield Honor Band Saturday, April 16, at the regional music clinic. They will be among 150 students playing in a free concert, open to the public, in the Bloomfield Community Auditorium at 3:45 p.m. The Wausa musicians are: Clarinets: Brenda Johnson, Rachel Anderson and Beth Cunningham; Trumpets: Erin Johnson and Mary Creutz; Trombones: Daniel Seagren and Joshua Albrecht; Tuba: Brenton Peters; Snare Drum: Justin Nelson and Timpani: Jill Wakeley.
April 22, 2009
WAUSA — Wausa has been named a Tree City USA community by the Arbor Day Foundation to honor its commitment to community forestry. It is the thirteenth year Wausa has received this national recognition. The Tree City USA program is sponsored by the Arbor Day Foundation in cooperation with the National Association of State Foresters and the USDA Forest Service. Wausa has met the four standards to become a Tree City USA community: having a tree board of department, a tree care ordinance, a comprehensive community forestry program, and an Arbor Day observance and proclamation. Communities that receive Tree City USA recognition not only have taken the time to meet these four standards, they recognize that: Trees promote healthier communities.
Leaves filter the air we breathe by removing dust and other particles, Trees moderate climate and conserve weather and provide habitat for wildlife, Trees in urban areas reduce the heat island effect caused by pavement and buildings, properly placed trees can increase property values and buildings in wooded area rent more quickly and tenants stay longer. “A community, its elected officials and its citizens that provide needed care for its trees deserves recognition and thanks,” said John Rosenow, chief executive of the Arbor Day Foundation. “Trees are a vital environmental and economical benefits. Cities that are recognized with a Tree City USA designation go to great lengths to place and care for the community forest.”
