Paging Through History
Stratford journal 50 years ago... thursday, January 10, 1974 Ruben Davel Retires from Geo. Davel On January 1, 1974, Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Kraus became partners with her father, Arthur Davel, in the Geo. Davel & Co. store in Stratford. They purchased from Reuben Davel his share in the business.
The late George Davel Sr. purchased the store and building in 1937 from the bankrupt R. Connor Co. Today, more than 35 years later, occasionally you hear the store called “the Company store.” Although started under new ownership in the very depth of the worst depression in our country’s history, the Davel store prospered and has always done a very good business. Stratford Journal 25 years ago...
Wednesday, January 13, 1999 Great Bowling Violet Streveler of Edgar, Stratford Women’s Bowling Association, is the Division 4 singles champion in the 17th Wisconsin Women’s Bowling Association Tournament held in Manitowoc. She rolled a 690 series. Streveler was also the Division 4 All-Events winner with a 1321 series. Streveler may particiapte in the National Senior Chamionship if she chooses which will be held in Syracuse, NY in May. Cheerleaders to State The Marathon High School Cheerleading team competed at the Wisconsin Association of Cheer/Pom Coaches Northern Regional Competition at Wisconsin Rapids Lincoln High School. All teams must qualify at the Northern or Southern Regional to compete at the state competition. The team placed 4th in the nonstunting category allowing them to advance to State on January 23 in Stevens Point.
Members of the team include: Jennifer Baur, Toni Martin, Heidi Draeger, Liz Klun, Tracy Stack and Katie Straub. They are coached by LeAnn Leffel.
Record Review 50 years ago... thursday, January 10, 1974 Vandals to face charges Charges are being prepared against vandals who allegedly broke a window at the Bank of Athens sometime early Sunday morning. Chief of Police Gary Nehrbass said the incident stems from some snowmobiles being illegally parked behind the bank and the riders being told to move the machines.
Also, referring to snowmobiles in the village, Chief Nehrbass said the alley running behind the IGA store, the bank and extending to the laundromat is not open to snowmobiles.
“It never was, it isn’t, and probably never will be,” said the chief. 25 years ago... wednesday, January 13, 1999 End of an era: Edgar gets a new fire chief The Edgar Fire Department elected Richard Schroeder as chief, replacing George Fergot, who announced his retirement in December. Fergot retired from 40 years as Edgar Fire Chief, a position he has held since 1958. Schroeder will be assisted by Dan Dvorak as elected assistant chief and Bill Tess as fire department secretary- treasurer.
Schroeder grew up in a house opposite the fire station in the old Village Hall and listened to the fire bell ring as his father, Frank Jr., ran to get on the fire truck leaving town. “I guess it’s just in my blood,” Schroeder said about fire fighting.
Tiger boys trounce Redmen at home The Stratford Varsity boys basketball team evened up their conference record with a 65-54 win over Rib Lake. The win improved the Tigers conference record to 3-3, and their overall record to 4-4. Luke Weichelt scored 20 points to lead the offense, followed by Tate Galvin with 15 points.
1974 - Snowmo ambulance
The donation of a snowmobile ambulance and trailer has now been completed from the A and H Sno-Mobilers Club, Inc., to the Athens Area Fire Commission. The unit, costing approximately $600, is stored in the Athens Fire Hall. The proceeds from the ticket sales for the snowmobile derby in February will be used to pay the balance on the emergency unit.
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1974 Rebound fight
Red Raider center, Frank Seubert, 42, bats the ball out of Bluejay Bob Hartwig’s hands. Action was in the Raider victory over the Bluejays Friday night at Athens. Other Red Raiders pictured are Rod Szymanski, 44, Larry Hurtis, 12, and Larry Heindl, 32.
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