Estes Kefauver Buried At East Tennessee Family Home
Estes Kefauver a Tennessee Democrat senator known for the coonskin cap image was buried at his family's east Tennessee home. Vice President Lyndon B. Johnson Adlai E. Stevenson attended as a large crowd watched the simple porch service despite heavy rain. The Air Force honors and state officials joined in the tribute.
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Estes Kefauver
U.S. Senate
East
Tennessee
Lyndon B. Johnson
Adlai E. Stevenson
U.S
United Nations
Kefauver
Nancy
Air Force
Senate
Frank S. Clement
Stevenson
Seaway Falls Short of 1968 Traffic Goal
The Agriculture Department warned the St. Lawrence Seaway may miss its 50 million ton cargo target by 1968. Traffic rose from 20.4 million tons in 1959 to nearly 26 million last year, with bulk commodities driving 75 percent of tonnage and agricultural goods about 47 percent. A second item notes the Houston County Historical Society plans a third annual fair exhibit in Caledonia from Aug 21 to 24 and seeks historical items for display.
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Washington
Agriculture Department
St. Lawrence Seaway
Ton County
Drive-In Eatery Brings Jake Late-Life Fame
A local tale notes Jake finally finds success with a drive-in eatery yet appears aggrieved and withdrawn despite his achievement. The piece comments on a persona changed by business fortune and the odd contrast between outward success and inner unease.
Mabel High School Class of 1958 Reunion Held
MABEL Minn The Mabel High School Class of 1958 gathered Saturday night August 10 at the Skyline with 39 in attendance. Thomas Odegaard served as master of ceremonies during the program following a dinner. Prizes went to the largest family and the longest married couple, while the greatest distance traveled was recognized. A committee was named for the next reunion in five years. Yerba mate note appears as a Paraguay export separate from the reunion report.
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Mabel, Minn
Mabel High School
Thomas Odegaard
Donald Brumm
Richard Amdah
Robert Stoskopf
Mmes
Allen Betz
Gordon Beta
Norbert Schroeder
Wisconsin Seeks 50-50 Chance for State at World Fair
Milwaukee AP Wisconsin officials weigh participation in next year’s New York World Fair as Lt. Gov. Olson says there is a better than even chance of a state pavilion. A $750000 pledge drive is required by Sept 3 to fund a $630000 pavilion and related expenses. Johnson & Son and Parker Pen will run their own pavilions if Wisconsin opts out. Attendance at the Wisconsin State Fair surpassed 420000 for five days, and Gov Reynolds urged new facilities.
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Milwaukee
Jack Olson
James Bolton
Wisconsin Manufacturers’ Association
Peter Crane
S.C. Johnson & Son
Racine
Wisconsin
United States
Johnson Company
Parker Pen Co
Janesville
John W. Reynolds
Recognition Day Honors Century Family Farms and Livestock Champions
The event honored 117 farm and home owners whose properties have remained in the same family for 100 years. Reynolds mingled with fairgoers while introducing himself and shaking thousands of hands. The lamb carcass show grand championship went to a Suffolk shown by Dale Jante of Union Grove. Arland Spilde, 18, of Stoughton won the junior sheep shearing contest.
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Reynolds
Suffolk
Dale Jante
Union Grove
Arland Spilde
Stoughton
Local Advertisements and Yard Sale Notes
Local ads list Dixieland singers and banjos for hire, real estate inquiries with George Dialler, and Confectionery stock sale at 1107 LaCrosse. Also photo finishing at Universal Photo Service, a rummage sale August 15 and 16 at 2407 Vine St, and neighborhood clothing sale at 1230 So. 13th with varied items and sale dates.
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LaCrosse Street
George Dialler
Gladioli
al Cuta
Farnam
Dia
Universal Photo Service
State Street
Vine St
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