THE TIME MACHINE

From past files of The Star News 10 YEARS AGO

December 6, 2012

Stan Carbaugh is a familiar person to many in the Medford community. Over the decades he has devoted countless hours to helping build the community through active service. Last week that hard work and dedication to his community was recognized when he was presented with the Hillmar L. “Bill” Solberg Distinguished Service Medal from the Kiwanis Wisconsin and Upper Michigan District. The medal is awarded by the past governors of the district based on individuals long-term service to their communities.

25 YEARS AGO

December 3, 1997

A public forum and informational meeting on Medford’s new public library will be held next Tuesday evening, Dec. 9. The meeting will be held at the Medford Area School District office beginning at 7 p.m. During the meeting, Architect Tony Fieweger will review design plans for the library. The 13,000 square foot library is expected to cost approximately $1,800,500. The plan is for a one-story, hip-roofed, wood frame building with brick veneer on a slab foundation.

50 YEARS AGO

December 7, 1972

Mayor George F. Meyer, Medford, has been reappointed district vice president of the League of Wisconsin Municipalities. The announcement was made last week by LWM president Carl W. Guelcher. The main responsibility of district vice presidents is to serve on the resolutions committee during the annual conferences. In addition, vice presidents are asked to assist the league in annual membership drives. Mayor Meyer represents the 12th senatorial district.

75 YEARS AGO

December 4, 1947

The first shipment of accoustical tile from the Absorb- a-Tone factory at Rib Lake was made Monday of this week, according to Leon Olsen, president of the organization. The shipment was made via Soo Line to the Luse-Stevenson company, 873 Blackhawk Street, Chicago. Mr. Olsen said that the Chicago firm would take the output of the Rib Lake factory and that it would be distributed throughout the United States.

100 YEARS AGO

December 14, 1922

It has come to our attention considerable curiosity is shown by the public regarding the delay in completing Medford’s ornamental street lighting system. We regret to state at this time that we have not received all of the necessary equipment for the completion of this work. This is mostly due to a delay in obtaining glassware; and transportation difficulties.

125 YEARS AGO

December 11, 1897

The officers of the law in the city are in possession of facts which have led to the discovery of an organized “gang” of young boys who have committed various minor depredations in the city during the past several months. The boys have doubtless received their instructions through the medium of dime novels and other cheap literature, and if they do not change their tactics they will find themselves locked up. They are all naturally smart boys and the officers are disposed to give them a chance to mend their ways. In this connection it might be well to mention the fact that a strong effort was recently made to have the city council pass what is generally known as a ‘curfew’ ordinance, prohibiting children and young boys from running at large upon our streets after a certain hour after nightfall.