Veterans letters from Korea urged to aid disability claims
Cmdr. Walter V. Wateski of La Crosse chapter No. 12, Disabled American Veterans, urged families to save letters sent by service members in Korea. He said letters can prove disabilities by detailing symptoms, hospital care, and witnesses, helping DAV officers support veterans administration rating boards.
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Korea
Cmdr
Walter V. Wateski
la Crosse
Wateski
DAV
Veterans Administration
Comdr
Melbourne commentators call pupils in trams the non-rising generation
Commentators in Melbourne label school children who sit in street cars while elders stand as the non-rising generation, reflecting a view on youth and social change.
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Melbourne
Australia
Patrolman Pfennig Balances Sports with Police Duty
Richard Pfennig, a 26 year old patrolman with over two years on the force, is married and lives at 1619 Market Street. He enjoys sports and fishing as hobbies and attended Central High School.
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Tribune
Richard Pfennig
Pfennig
Market Street
Central High School
Pear Tree 120 Years Old Proves Resilient in Jerseyville
In Jerseyville Illinois a pear tree now 120 years old continues to yield fruit despite a lighter season due to cold spring weather. Owner Ray Nevins cared for the tree through multiple bad spells including a tornado that damaged it before it recovered after careful pruning.
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Jerseyville
Ill
Ray Nevins
Outdoors Christmas Guide for Outdoorsmen Wives
A Wisconsin outdoor column humorously warns wives not to buy guns or fly rods as gifts for hunters. It suggests stocking stuffer ideas like tackle pieces, clothing hints, and warns about overstepping in gift choices. Also reports a Langlade County court ruling on hunting violations and a Loyal Wilwock farm land management project. Deer carcass count noted after a Jefferson marsh fire near Milwaukee.
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Henderson
John
Santa
Ixnay
Langlade
Thomas McDougal
Loyal Wilwock
Mayville
Jefferson Marsh
Milwaukee
Central High Prepares Annual Jr Ex Within School
Central High plans the annual Junior Exhibition speech event with 11th graders presenting four to five minute talks judged by faculty. One boy and one girl are chosen from each English class to advance through intra class, class finals, and assembly rounds to win for the school year.
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Central High School
Flies Darken Sun as Sirocco Winds Sweep Lucecera
Swarms of flies carried by hot sirocco winds cross the Mediterranean from the Sahara, darkening the sun as they invade the Italian town of Lucecera.
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Mediterranean
Sahara
Lucera
Woman Tells Logan Pupils About Belgium
Mrs. Daniel B. Hoyt spoke at Logan high school's Senior Y Teen meeting sharing Belgium geography. She described population, language regions, major industries, housing, and schooling before answering questions.
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Woman
Logan
Belgium
Logan High School
Daniel B. Hoyt
Seek Names Of Shut-Ins For Christmas Carolers
Junior Chamber of Commerce seeks shut-ins to receive visiting carolers during Christmas in the Air events. William Gifford leads Jaycees organized groups with church and choral cooperation urged. Entries must mail by Friday December 15 to Christmas In the Air Box 589 Post Office La Crosse. Schedule set for December 17 with calls 7 to 8 30 p.m.
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Junior Chamber of Commerce
William Gifford
The
Jaycees
Gifford
Post Office
la Crosse
Caroling
John Zimmerman
Plans for Ladies Night by SPEBSQSA at VFW Club
The Society for the Preservation and Encouragement of Barber Shop Quartet Singing in America plans a ladies night program Tuesday at 8 p m at the VFW club. Tickets are sold at Gasoline Alley with a Saturday deadline and bond purchases are encouraged.
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Society For the Preservation and Encouragement of
Barber Shop Quartet Singing
America
VFW
Gasoline Alley
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