Margaret Truman Captivates Washington Critics at Concert
Washington critics weighed in on Margaret Truman’s solo appearance at Constitution Hall as 4 000 guests filled the hall. The 23 year old singer received four encores amid praise for her poise while some critics blamed her teacher for perceived vocal limitations. President Truman and family attended, with flowers sent from the cabinet and a warm reception from the audience.
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Washington
Constitution Hall
Miss Truman
Paul Hume
Washington Post
Thomas J. Strickler
Kansas
Mrs. Truman
Whiteoase
Turkey Wins In Life And Death Struggle At Mine Run
A big tom turkey defeated Francis Fair in a life and death struggle after Fair attacked the bird with an axe. The bird escaped with a vigorous kick while Fair suffered a severed tendon in his left hand and was treated at Miners' hospital.
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Turkey
Frostburg
Francis Fair
Fair
Miners’ Hospital
Train Truck Collision Kills Three Near Norton Kansas
A Rock Island passenger train collided with a gasoline transport truck at a grade crossing seven miles southwest of Norton Kansas, engulfing the diesel locomotive and two cars in flames and killing three persons. Norton lies in northwest Kansas.
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Norton
Kas
Rock Island
Kansas
Train Derails Two Cars Near Random Lake No Injuries
Green Bay Wisconsin early today two rear sleeping cars of the Milwaukee Road's Copper Country Limited left the tracks when a rail broke two miles north of Random Lake. An official said no one was injured.
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Green Bay
Wis
Milwaukee Road
Milwaukee
Random Lake
Maria Granted 90 Day Stay in Immigration Case
Maria Formicola, a 21 year old Italian woman who planned to marry James McIntosh of Kentucky, will stay in the United States at least 90 days after the U S immigration service granted the temporary status. McIntosh was killed in an automobile accident before her arrival. Governors and sponsors offered help and a $500 admission bond was posted without disclosure of the sponsor.
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Philadelphia
America
U. S. Immigration and Naturalization Service
Maria Formicola
Miss Formicola
Vulcania
James McIntosh
Guerrant
New York
McIntosh
Italy
Kentucky
Hale Earle Clements
Maria
McIintosh
Bluegrass
Immigration Service
Man Jailed For Attacks On Women in Milwaukee
Jerome G. Joers, 23, admitted attacking 13 women in 14 months and received two consecutive four month sentences in district court. Judge Robert C. Cannon called him a menace to women and children.
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Milwaukee
Jerome G. Joers
House of Correction
Robert C. Cannon
Joers
Hold Detection Clinic At La Crosse Free Center
During a holiday rush a small number of appointments were canceled at the La Crosse county free cancer detection center held Monday night at the Vocational school. Eight people were examined by Maree physicians with two registered nurses and one nurse aide assisting, at a clinic sponsored by the La Crosse County Medical Society and the American Cancer Society Field Army, open the fourth Monday each month in room 223.
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la Crosse County Free Cancer Detection Center
Maree Physicians
la Crosse County Medical Society
Field Army of the American Cancer Society
Jobless Women Suffer as Clothing Firms Close
The closure of 33 clothing manufacturers in Johannesburg this year leaves hundreds of South African women unemployed. Many seek work in Durban where 780 clothing workers are currently jobless, and some women face dire poverty.
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Johannesburg
Durban
Death notices From Sparta Wisconsin and Nearby
Mrs William J Underwood 59 of Sparta dies in hospital survived by husband four sons one daughter one brother and four grandchildren funeral set for Dec 24 at Lanham mortuary with Rev Clarke. another service in Chicago burial Mt Emblem Cemetery James F Schaeffer 89 dies at home Sparta burial Big Creek Cemetery services Dec 26 at Lanham mortuary conducted by Rev Clarke
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Sparta
Wis
William J. Underwood
Murray H. Charles
R. Howard
Chicago
Henry E
Winifred J
H. S. Murray
E. E. Clarke
Fair Brothers Funeral Home
Ervin Road
Mt. Emblem Cemetery
Death of Mrs Charlies Major at La Farge Farm
Mrs Charlies Major aged 78 died Saturday at her farm home one mile west of La Farge after a long illness. Survived by husband Charles three sons Ivan Fred of La Farge Francis of Prospect Heights one brother Charles Brewer La Farge and a sister Mrs Amy Ames Zion City IL several grandchildren. Funeral set for Tuesday December 23 at 2 pm at the Methodist church with Rev C Paul Nulter officiating. Burial to be at the Baptist Cemetery on Bear Creek.
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Methodist Church
C. Paul Nulter
Baptist Cemetery
Bear Creek
Death of David Jones at 85 in Sparta Wisconsin
David Jones 85 died at his home on Wisconsin street Sparta on Monday December 22. He is survived by his wife Fanny Fletcher one son Earl Sparta two stepsons Moses Smith Madison and Charles Smith Sparta Funeral services set for Friday December 26 at 2 p m at Lanham's mortuary with Rev E E Clarke officiating Burial planned at Woodlawn Cemetery
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Sparta
Wis
David Jones
Wisconsin Street
Fanny Fletcher
Earl
Moses Smith
Madison
Charles Smith
Jones
Lanham
E. E. Clarke
Woodlawn
Ceme
Lanesboro
Minn
Knute O. Simonson
Bethlehem Lutheran Church
P. J. Nestande
Bangor woman dies after stroke at home
Mrs. Lena Vehrenkamp Miller aged 65 of Bangor died Monday evening at home after suffering a stroke. Survived by husband Fred F. Miller, a sister Mrs. Louise Turney of Lansing, Mich., and three brothers William Vehrenkamp of Bangor Henry of Ettrick and Ernest of Coon Valley. Funeral Friday at 1 30 p m Fosdum chapel Bangor and 2 p m St Paul Lutheran Bangor with Rev A Stuebs officiating. Burial in Fairview cemetery.
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Bangor
Wis
Fred F. Miller
Miller
Lena Vehrenkamp
Louise Turney
Lansing
Mich
William Vehrenkamp
Henry
Ettrick
Ernest
Coon Valley
Fossum Chapel
St. Paul Lutheran Church
A. Stuebs
Fairview Cemetery
Death notices from Lanesboro and Hokah Minnesota
Obituaries report Rustad died of a heart attack at Bethlehem Lutheran church Lanesboro with services Dec 26. Rufus Fairbanks 77 of St Paul died Dec 10 after illness. funeral held Dec 12 at First Congregational church St Paul. Knute O Simonson 87 died Friday Dec 19 in Lanesboro with funeral Dec 22 at Bethlehem Lutheran church.
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Hokah
Minn
Rufus Fairbanks
St. Paul
E. E. Orr
Mound Prairie
Sylvia Johnson
Mabel
Olive
Fairbanks
Thomas
Austin
First Congregational
Plants That Live On Other Plants A Guide From Uncle Rays Corner
The article explains true parasites like mistletoe and contrasts them with orchids which attach to trees but feed themselves. It notes orchids often have aerial roots and leaves, while mistletoe steals sap from hosts such as apple oak fir and poplar. Birds help spread mistletoe seeds.
Amele Bong Tomorrow: The Three W AZ ve
A short notice invites readers to obtain a free illustrated leaflet on the Seven Wonders of the World by sending a self addressed stamped envelope to Uncle Ray via the newspaper office.
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Amele
Uncle Ray
Fruitless search for Geogia Jean Weckler body in Blue River
Twenty truckloads of sand were dug from the Wisconsin river bottom in a fruitless search for eight year old Geogia Jean Weckler. Law enforcement continued efforts with a clam bucket sweep and plan to drag the river until a body is found or ruled out.
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Blue River
Wis
Wisconsin
Georgia Jean Weckler
Fort Atkinson
Richland County
Lownik
Buford Sennett
Jefferson County
Atty
Francis Garity
Sennett
Garity
Taft and Morse Debate Set as Democrats Plan Radio Appeal
Taft and Morse outlined their views in a public discussion while Democrats arrange a four minute radio segment on Western European needs. Senate Minority Leader Barkley will speak from Paris January 2 to about 4,000 local party meetings. Other speakers include McGrath Magnuson Green and Norton detailing party organization western problems and high prices.
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Taft
Morse
Jack Redding
National Committee
Senate
Barkley
Paris
McGrath
Rhode Island
Magnuson
Washington
Green
Rep
Norton
New Jersey
Escapes Serious Hurt In Falls At Hillsboro Home
Hillsboro businessman Willis Hofmeister narrowly escaped serious injury early Monday morning December 22 after missing a step at the top of his stairs. He fell in a pair of somersaults ending on the landing and foot of the stairs, sustaining a bruised left arm and a puncture from his automatic pencil clip in his left forefinger.
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Hillsboro
Wis
Willis Hofmeister
Holiday Spirit Pervades Moscow New Year Preparations
Moscow residents prepared for a combined Christmas and New Year celebration marking the season. Due to differences in the Russian church calendar, Christmas religious observances are held on January 7.
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Moscow
Birthday notices for Vilda Petersen and Christine George
A birthday notice lists Vilda Carel Petersen of 108 Hillview Avenue five Lane Brudes De Soto Wisconsin and Christine Louise George of Merrill Wisconsin honoring their milestones with best wishes.
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Vilda Carel Petersen
Hillview Avenue
Five Lane
Brudes
de Soto, Wis
Christine Louise George
Merrill, Wis
Mary Francis 87 dies at home. 4 children survive
Mrs. Mary Francis age 87 of 2415 Cass Street dies at her home Monday. Born in Ontario Canada April 15 1860 she leaves two daughters Mrs. Alice Miller La Crosse and Mrs. Thor Hanson Madison Wisconsin two sons George Cook Minnesota and Arthur San Jose California one brother Charles Boyle Clinton Iowa and one sister Mrs. Sarah Daley Kansas City Co eight grandchildren. Funeral arrangements set at Schumacher 415 Market Street and St Josephs home 2415 Cass with burial at Merrillan Wisconsin. Rosary Tuesday at 7:30 p m with services Wednesday morning.
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Mary Francis
Cass Street
Ottawa
Canada
Alice Miller
la Crosse
Thor Hanson
Madison
Wis
George Francis
Cook, Minn
Arthur Francis
San Jose
Calif
Charles Boyle
Clinton
Sarah Daley
Kansas City Co
Schumacher
Market Street
St. Joseph’s
Charles Blecha
Merrillan
Funeral rites for Robert G. Martinek
Funeral services for 34 year old Robert G. Martinek of 1460 Redfield Street are set for Wednesday at 8:30 am at Hellwig Morris chapel and 9 am at Holy Trinity Church officiated by Rt. Rev. Victor Plecity. Burial in Catholic cemetery. Rosary Monday at chapel 7:30 pm. Survived by wife Irene two daughters Joyce Irene Joanne Mary parents Mr. and Mrs. George Martinek of La Crosse and brother Richard of Niagara Wisconsin.
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Robert G. Martinek
Redfield Street
Hellwig-Morris
Holy Trinity Catholic Church
Victor Plecity
Irene
Joyce Irene
Joanne Mary
George Martinek
la Crosse
Richard
Niagara
Wis
Truth Serum Tests Back Story in Madison Death
Madison men Johnson and Prantner aged 22 and 20 voluntarily took truth serum tests to corroborate their account of a girl’s death Sunday morning. District Attorney Edwin M. Wilkie announced the tests supported their story that the girl jumped from their car head first after suffering fatal skull and neck injuries.
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Madison
Wis
Russell Johnson
Robert Prantner
Dist
Edwin M. Wilkie
Johnson
Prantner
British Tommies Fight Attacking Arabs Near Jerusalem
British troops clashed with Arab attackers north of Jerusalem as a convoy exchanged fire. Bullets struck a Jewish funeral procession on the sacred mount of the Ascension. In Haifa a refugee schooner with about 800 stateless Jewish immigrants was brought to port for transfer to Cyprus detention camps.
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Jerusalem
Sacred Mount of the Ascension
Haifa
Cyprus
Wisconsin a cappella choir adds two La Crosse students
In Madison Wisconsin two La Crosse students join the University of Wisconsin a cappella choir of 55 voices that made its first public appearance of the semester at Badger Village Ruth Kienholz and Jeanne Zischke are the new members.
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Madison, Wis
la Crosse
University of Wisconsin
Badger Village
Ruth Kienholz
Jeanne Zischke
Boy Bedfast 8 Years Walks Into Christmas Joy
Eight year old Jimmy Carrick, Seabees mascot, leaves Shriners hospital to join a dual Christmas birthday celebration. He returns home after tuberculosis of the spine and bone fusion surgery, greeted by neighbors, his terrier Can-Do, and a family Christmas tree. His father Louis Carrick says he can now look forward to a normal life.
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Pittsburgh
Jimmy Carrick
Jimmy
Navy
Seabees
Louis Carrick
Carrick
Shriners Hospital
Philadel
Phia
Philadelphia
Girl's rabbit's foot trips clarinet player at show
Nancy Thompson, 11, was performing at a Spencer Louisiana PTA program when her rabbit's foot snagged the clarinet keys, halting her. The incident shows charms can impede performance.
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Spencer
Nancy Thompson
Nancy
Japs Behind In Taxes
An Allied HQ official said Japan has paid only a quarter of its taxes this fiscal year and faces further consequences. The note underscores financial strain amid postwar occupation.
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Tokyo
Tax Revenue Shortfall Affects Planned Budget
Henry Shavell of Washington DC said only about 32 billion yen of the 133 billion yen budgeted tax revenue has been collected, with remaining funds expected from penalties and collections. The note warns fines or prison terms if payments are not made by the end of the next month.
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Henry Shavell
Washington, D. C
Calvert Distillers Seeks Brooklyn Whisky Blend Permit
Notice mentions 8701 Shore Road Brooklyn N Y and Calvert Reserve Blended Whisky 86 8 proof 65 grain neutral spirits Calvert Distillers Corp New York City seeking permit or approval for distribution or production.
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Calvert Reserve
Calvert Distillers Corp
New York
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