1944: Wausa firemen elect new officers at meeting
Feb. 3, 1944
WAUSA — At the regular meeting held by the Wausa Volunteer Firemen at the Fire Hall on Thursday evening January 27th at which time election of officers took place the following were elected: Edwin Olson, chairman; Russell Swanson, vice chairman; Milton Larson, chief; W. C.
Peters, asst. chief; Wilbur Ekdahl, secretary; J. J. Kunzman, treasurer; and Chas. Mitchell, Merlin Beals and Sidney Skoglund were made members of the executive committee.
Feb. 3, 1944
WAUSA — Teacher shortage will be relieved to some extent by the availability of a number of senior girls who expect to enter the teaching profession in September. To meet the necessary qualifications these seniors are reviewing for state teacher’s examinations which are given several times a year. They will also attend the summer session of State Teachers College at Wayne.
Feb. 4, 1954
WAUSA — All-time high readings for the month of February were shattered all over the Midwest as the mercury leaped to a spring-like 67 Monday, Feb. 8th, the warmest ever to be recorded in this vicinity. The previous high was 58 established in 1943. Tuesday was also another fine day with the mercury nearly equaling the previous day’s performance as it rose to 64 here. The unusual warming trend started last Thursday when 52 was recorded. After high 40 readings the next three days, the springlike warmth following surprised us all.
Jan. 30, 1969
WAUSA — Following a meeting of the Board of Education on January 6, 1969, it was announced by Superintendent Johnson that a policy regarding the serving of free and reduced price lunches to children was adopted and will be in effect immediately in the Wausa Public Schools.
Schools that participate in the National School Lunch Program are required by federal regulation to serve lunches free of charge or at a reduced price to all children who are determined to be in need of them. This policy will fulfill that requirement. The determination of need is to be made by the local school authorities. Superintendent Johnson pointed out, however, that there is actually no such thing as a free lunch - it must be paid for some way by someone. He further pointed out that regulations require the program to be operated on a non-profit basis.
“When a so-called free meal is served,” he said, “it is because someone else paid.” For this reason it is necessary that free meals be served to only those children who deserve them. The superintendent went on to explain that the actual cost of every meal is approximately 55 cents and is being served to children at the regular charge of 30 cents. This is possible only because of federal subsidies in cash and commodities and the work and management of the dedicated school lunch staff. Parents who believe their children should receive lunches free of charge or at a reduced price should contact the school. This may be done by calling telephone number 586-2255, or writing Superintendent W.H. Johnson, Wausa. A form which requests information for making determination will be sent to the parents. The information supplied on the form will be treated in a confi dential manner.
Feb. 3, 1994
WAUSA — Wausa felt the full blast of winter last week as deep snow and low temperatures halted most activity. Snow began falling Wednesday, Jan. 26 and Thursday morning an estimated 10 inches covered the town. Classes and sports at school were canceled for the rest of the week.
Flurries continued on succeeding days as local, state and private blades and snow blowers cleared streets and walks. Flurries still fell at Gazette deadline noon Tuesday, Feb. 1. The town crew of Kenny Bloomquist and Tim Albrecht, cleared snow between 4:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. Thursday, for a total 22 man-hours, then added 22 man-hours Friday and three hours Saturday. The Gazette recorded at 6:30 a.m. Wednesday through Thursday, Jan. 26. Wednesday, 18 degrees, freezing drizzle (snowing at 4 p.m.); Thursday, 12 degrees, 10 inches snow (falling all day); Friday, 14 degrees, inch of new snow; Saturday, minus 3 degrees, 1/2 inch new snow; Sunday, minus 14 degrees; Monday, minus 2 degrees (light snow in afternoon); Tuesday, 5 degrees.
Jan. 28, 2004
WAUSA — The Wausa Vikings defeated the Newcastle Raiders, 33-30, in basketball action on Jan. 20. Wausa’s defense forced 30 turnovers by Newcastle in the contest. The Vikings struggled with turnovers themselves as they recorded 20 miscues. The game-winning shot came for a pass by Kevin Burns to Justen Gillian who sank a two-point basket to help preserve the win for Wausa. Newcastle shot 32 percent from the field compared to just 25 percent by Wausa. The Vikings struggled from the charity stripe, as well, hitting on just 25 percent of their free throw attempts.
Despite their low shooting percentage, Wausa was able to hold on for the victory. Nathan Kumm recorded a double-double with 14 points and 15 rebounds. Cody Wortmann led Newcastle with 13 points. SCORING: Wausa — Nathan Kumm, 14; Jamie Clausen, 8; Justen Gillilan, 4; Kevin Burns, 3; Matt Carlson, 2; Brett Carlson, 2. Newcastle — Cody Wortmann, 13; Ryan Lowe, 10; Shaun Pearson, 6; George T., 1.
Feb. 4, 2009
WAUSA — Is it possible to have a food fight and not get into trouble?
Believe it or not, the answer is yes — it’s possible. The Wausa High School Student Council is sponsoring a “Food Fight for Love.” Not only are Wausa school students being asked to participate in an approved ‘food fight’ but a reward is also being offered for participation n it. Each class from kindergarten to the senior class is invited to bring non-perishable food items to be given to the Knox County Food Pantry and the Norfolk Rescue Mission. The food fight of collecting the most donations per class begins Wednesday, Feb. 4 and concludes the following Wednesday, Feb. 11. Why call food donating a ‘food fight’? The class that brings the most food will be given a classroom pizza party. Not only are students being asked to donate to a good cause but they could reap the rewards of participation in the ‘food fight.’
