Papers of Clarence Julius Reiter, editor of the Hudson Star Observer, 1928-1952, primarily letters to him regarding issues in St. Croix County, Wisconsin. Correspondents include Congressman James A. Frear discussing personal matters and referring to national and state politics (1929-1939), State Senator Warren P. Knowles, the county highway commissioner, a World War II soldier in France, and a resident complaining about crime and lack of action by the sheriff (1930-1947) (all in River Falls SC 27). A 1951 series of letters (in River Falls SC 213) relate to dedication ceremonies and publicity arrangements for the interstate bridge over the St. Croix River at Hudson, Wis. This file also includes an historical sketch of both the new bridge and the old toll bridge it replaced.