Winona Brick Firm Taken Over by Former Owner. Ownership and operation of the Winona Brick Company, West Burns valley, which has been owned and operated by Robert Leonard since April 20, 1946, was today taken over by a new corporation, headed by former owner Frank D. Biesanz, Gilmore valley. It will be known as Winona Brick Yards, Inc. Articles of incorporation for the firm, incorporated January 19, were published today. Mr. Biesanz owned and operated the brickyards for several years until he sold them to Mr. Leonard two years ago. Board of directors and incorporators of the corporation, in addition to Mr. Biesanz, are Mrs. Florence Loeding, 417 Harriet street, and Edward J. Hartert, 153 East Fifth street. Attorneys for the concern are George, Own and Brehmer. Officers and directors will be elected at a meeting to be held soon. (The Winona Republican-Herald, Sunday, February 1, 1948, Page 3)