HISTORIES: "Congratulations Received" for Barron's Centennial Celebration, Barron County, WI ==================================================================== USGENWEB NOTICE: In keeping with our policy of providing free information on the Internet, data may be used by non-commercial entities, as long as this message remains on all copied material. These electronic pages may NOT be reproduced in any format for profit or for presentation by other persons or organizations. Persons or organizations desiring to use this material for purposes other than stated above must obtain the written consent of the file contributor, or the legal representative of the contributor, and contact the listed USGenWeb archivist with proof of this consent. The submitter has given permission to the USGenWeb Archives to store the file permanently for free access. This file was contributed for use in the USGenWeb Archives by: Linda Mott 7 July 2000 ==================================================================== Congratulations Received Western Union GOVT ML PAID THE WHITE HOUSE WASHINGTON, D.C. Robert A. Fladten Chairman Barron Centennial Corpn Barron, Wisc. Through Senator Alexander Wiley I have learned of the plans for Barron's 100th anniversary and it is a pleasure to join in the observance of this event. Located in an area of natural beauty and resources, Barron has been favored from the beginning. Settled by people of an enterprising and cooperative spirit it has prospered over the years. Congratulations and best wishes. Dwight D. Eisenhower, President 3:18 PM CST Office of the Governor Madison, Wisconsin Greetings: As governor of Wisconsin, it is a distinct pleasure for me to offer the citizens of Barron County my heartiest congratulations as they celebrate the 100th anniversary of the first permanent white settlement in the county. Having spent the first 26 years of my life just across the western boundary of Barron County in Clear Lake, I can appreciate the justifiable pride all of you feel today. Best wishes for the future. Sincerely yours, Gaylord Nelson, Governor United States Senate Committee on the Judiciary April 19, 1960 Mr. Robert J. Fladten Chairman Barron Centennial Corporation Barron, Wisconsin Dear Mr. Fladten: Heartiest congratulations to all the citizens of Barron on the historic occasion of your 100th anniversary celebration. By farsighted, imaginative utilization of human and natural resources, you have made a commendable contribution to the economy of our Country. However, ranking above excellent dairy products, the growing turkey industry, and your famous breeding stock is Barron's greatest asset--its outstanding inhabitants. The future of any community depends upon the willingness and ability of local residents to exercise their creative, enterprising spirit to meet the challenges confronting them. From past achievements, I am confident that the future holds ever-brighter prospects for the fine citizens of Barron and that you will continue to constructively contribute to the life of the State and Country. With very best wishes for the Centennial, I am Sincerely, Alexander Wiley U.S. Senator Office of the Vice President Washington May 2, 1960 Dear Mr. Fladten: It is indeed a pleasure to extend my greetings to the citizens of Barron on the occasion of your community's centennial anniversary. The last 100 years have seen great changes in our country, especially in the important midwestern area of which Wisconsin is a part. I know that the citizens of Barron have had a large hand in the measure of progress which has been achieved, particularly in promoting the dairy industry for which it is so renowned today. I certainly welcome this opportunity to sent to each of you my warm congratulations on this important milestone and my very best wishes for continued progress and happiness in the future. With all good wishes for what I know will be a memorable centennial celebration. Sincerely, Richard Nixon United States Senate Committee on Agriculture and Forestry Mr. Robert A. Fladten Chairman Barron Centennial Corporation Barron, Wisconsin Dear Mr. Fladten: It is a great pleasure to have the honor of saluting the 100th anniversary of Barron County. Those who know Barron County today as one of the most progressive, most productive, and most beautiful county in Wisconsin and the entire United States finds it difficult to believe that it was only 100 years ago when the first permanent settlement was established in Barron. Your county's progress since then has been astonishing, and it will probably only be exceeded by what Barron County seems destined to achieve in its second 100 years. It is my sincere hope that the Congressional schedule will permit me to visit in Barron during the Centennial Celebration. In the meantime, I wish to extend my sincere and enthusiastic wishes for an exciting and joyous celebration. Warm Regards, Sincerely, William Proxmire U.S.S. --From the Souvenir Historical Album of the Barron Centennial-1960 (used by permission)