Westby Airman Rites Honor World War II Casualty
Military funeral services were held for faster Funk in Westby Wisconsin. The Syverson-Funk American Legion post conducted rites at Our Savior's Lutheran Church with Rev Jacob Anderson officiating. Funk, a Westby High School 1937 graduate, died as a gunner in the air force during World War II and is buried in Brookwood England. He received the Purple Heart and citation of honor. Survived by his mother and siblings. twin brother Arthur was killed in a Westby tornado.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Westby
Wis
Faster Funk
Anna Funk
Air Force
Brookwood
England
Funk
Clarence Johnson
Cashton
Chester
Guam
Arthur
Necedah House Catholic Home For Old Open House
The recently opened St. Francis school will staff the Mater Christi home and an emendation may be made to the Diocesan Welfare bureau, in care of Msgr Schuh's office for review. Applications were received, and the public is invited to attend the home’s open house.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Francis School
Mater Christi
Diocesan Welfare Bureau
Msgr
Mail Ballots For Directors Nominees Named
From sixteen nominees voters will select directors including J. Nelson I. Newburg R. Nietsch Erwin Perso Larry Vaaler C H Van De Steeg John Wilkinson and Roy Wrobel. The list outlines candidates for upcoming ballots.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Val J. Nelson
I. B. Newburg
R. E. Nietsch
Erwin Perso
Larry Vaaler
C. H. van de Steeg
John R. Wilkinson
Roy E. Wrobel
Storekeeper Job Open in Tomah Wisconsin
Special notice announces executive positions at a local station in Tomah for sales work with wage increases up to the maximum salary under U S civil service rules. Applications and examinations are to be filed with the board of U S civil service, with new secretary and board roles listed.
Democrats Move Swiftly to Push Truman Program Through Congress
Democratic leaders vow rapid action on President Truman's tax welfare labor program as he nears a full term. Senator Lucas signals a hurry up pace in the Senate while unlikely civil rights and tidelands plans face doubt. Administration aides aim to convert proposals into law during the 100 days after inauguration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Truman
Congress
White House
Lucas
Ill
Senate
Tidelands
St. Lawrence Seaway
Senate Labor Committee
Taft
White House reports strong public response to Truman address
The White House said public reaction to President Truman's energy message was favorable and notable. Officials emphasized broad support across sectors, stressing the administration’s energy policy priorities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
White House
Truman
Hess
Wisconsin flier among rescued crew returns for Christmas
Lt. Charles Ferguson, one of 12 airmen rescued in Greenland last week, returns to Sturgeon Bay for a delayed Christmas visit with his parents. He traveled from Washington to Milwaukee and home by train and bus, saying the group never doubted they would be saved and noting radios stayed in contact with rescue units.
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Sturgeon Bay
Wis
Charles Ferguson
Greenland
Hugh Ferguson
Washington
Milwaukee
Ferguson
Air Force
Navy
ST Gene Eet
Fergu
Keesler
Dewey Attacks Truman Over Seaway Delay
New York Gov. Dewey censured President Truman for delaying the St. Lawrence river power project valued at 400 million dollars. He urged legislative action to let the New York Power Authority issue bonds and build transmission lines to connect with private utilities once federal cooperation resumes.
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Albany
Truman
Dewey
St. Lawrence
New York Province of Ontario
Massena
State Power Authority
U. S. State Department
Death notices for Rev Mather Aqquin and Clement in Iowa
Waukon Iowa reports funeral services for Rev Mather Aqquin held in Dubuque after birth to the Walsh family. Clement Aqquin is buried in Mount Olivet. survived by brothers Duane and Bernard and sisters Mrs Hugo Gene and Mrs Armand Klees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waukon
Mather Aqquin
Dubuque
Mary Walsh
Thomas
Mount Loretta Convent
Clement
Mount Olivet Cemetery
Duane
Chicago
Bernard
Hugo Gene
Armand Klees
Funeral services for Fred Foltz in Minnesota
Fred Foltz aged 48 died December 30 in a Minneapolis hospital. Funeral services were held Monday at First Lutheran Church with burial in Decorah cemetery. He leaves a wife and three daughters Mrs. William Oak of Decorah, Mrs. Pear Schaffer of Decorah, Mrs. Harley McGee of West Conn, and Mrs. Floyd Frold of Cedar Rapids, plus a son Forest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mabel
Minn
Fred Foltz
Minneapolis
Decorah
Forest
William Oak
Pear Schaffer
Harley McGee
West Conn
Floyd Rrold
Cedar Rapids
Mrs Stadsvold Dies After Stroke at 76
Mrs. Ole Stadsvold aged 76 died Sunday after a stroke ending a period of failing health. Born Mary Saevert in Luxembourg Germany on February 18 1872 she was the daughter of Frederick Saevert. She is survived by her husband and sister Caroline Kent of Waukon. Services will be held.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waukon
Ole Stadsvold
Ludwig
Mary Saevert
Luxembourg
Germany
Frederick
Caroline Kent
Deaths in Maule Coulee attack near Independence
Joe Kulig, 58, died in an attack at his home in Maule Coulee between Independence and Whitehall. The report lists relatives including Mrs Frank Prokop Jr and Patricia Prokop of Independence, Margaret of Alma, and sons Joe and Jacob at home, indicating a complex local family tie and unclear motives.
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Independence
Wis
Joe Kulig
Maule Coulee
Whitehall
Sylia
Frank
Caroline) Prokop, Jr
Patricia
Margaret
Buffalo County
Alma
Arthur
Joe
Jacob
Funeral rites for Independence family members held
Brothers Lewis Will Sam and Bert all of Independence and three grandchildren attend a funeral in Ss Peter and Paul church with Rt Rev L J Kufel officiating. Burial follows in the church cemetery. In Decorah Iowa Mrs Clara Ness 73 wife of Soren O Ness dies after long illness service held with burial at Canoe cemetery.
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Lewis
Will
Sam
Bert
Independence
Ss. Peter and Paul Catholic Church of Independence
L. J. Kufel
Bent
Decorah
Clara Ness
Soren O. Ness
Pees
Ville
Decorah Woman Mourns Mother Death of Mrs Emma Dresselhaus
Mrs Waldia Borne Westby of Decorah was notified of her mother Mrs Emma Dresselhaus death after a heart attack. Dresselhaus died Monday night in a Decorah hospital with services planned at the Assembly of God tabernacle. Surviving are Mrs Westby a daughter Mrs Esler Dirks and sons Willard and Elmer Dresselhaus all of Decorah.
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Decorah
Waldia Borne Westby
Emma Dresselhaus
Dresselhaus
Assembly of God Tabernacle
Robert Beckman Borth
Esler Dirks
Willard and
Elmer Dresselhaus
Larson Melvin C. Dies at Beaver Creek Wis
Melvin C. Larson died Wednesday at his Beaver Creek home after an illness. He is survived by his son Hensel at home and sister Mrs. Clarence Kaas of Whitehall. One sister and one brother preceded him. Services will be Friday at 1 p m at the home and 2 p m at South Beef River church with Rev E B Christopherson officiating. Burial will follow in church cemetery.
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Pigeon Falls
Wis
Dal
Melvin C. Larson
Beaver Creek
Hensel
Clarence Kaas
Whitehall
South Beef River
E. B. Christopherson
Viroqua Man Kirk Ferguson Dies After Illness
Kirk Ferguson sixty died in a La Crosse hospital after a brief illness. He had owned and operated Ferguson Motor Company of Viroqua since 1928. Survived by his wife and three brothers David Byron Pennsylvania and John Florida. Services Thursday at 1 p m and 2 30 p m at Church of Christ. Burial in Viroqua. Friends may call at Regge chapel in afternoon.
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Viroqua
Wis
Kirk Ferguson
la Crosse
Ferguson
Pennsylvania
A, Ferguson Motor Company
Seburg
David
Byron
John
Florida
Oe Church of Christ
Roy Williams
Four Vehicles Involved In Local Crash
Police report details a collision involving a Minneapolis police vehicle driven by Clarence Hoff. Hoff's car struck a parked vehicle owned by Paul and La Crosse, then crossed the sidewalk and hit another car. Damage was estimated at 75 dollars for the Devine vehicle and 25 dollars for the Solberg car.
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Clarence Hoff
Minneapolis
Hoff
Paul Es
la Crosse
West Channel
Devine
Solberg
Solbere Auto
Wisconsin Recruiting Districts Shine In 1948 Enlistments
Wisconsin posted its best year since inception with M. Sgt. Leo L. Heidorn at Viroqua reporting 16 recruits in December. Lieut. Col. Charles H. Reed succeeded Maj. Wayne B. Young on June 16 as the Badgers led the Fifth Army for three months and ranked ninth among 37 districts nationally in 1948.
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Badgers
Fifth Army
Wisconsin
United States
New York
Man Charged With Grand Larceny In Card Game Loss
Otto Burns faces grand larceny charges after a stake poker game near Excelsior Springs Missouri last December 10 ended with retired Georgia merchant Joel Hulsey losing his life savings of twenty two thousand five hundred dollars. Hulsey of Marietta Georgia reported putting up the sum after a chance acquaintance offered to cut him in on winnings in the game involving two of three men he met nearby. Police say the case centers on the loss of the funds in the card game.
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Kansas City
Georgia
Otto Burns
S Ci
John Flavin
John P. Clifford
Joel Hulsey
Marietta
Hulsey
Excelsior Springs
Callahan Retiring From Public Instruction in Wisconsin
In Madison Wisconsin John Callahan 83 retires after 28 years as a public instruction leader. Born December 16 1865 at Golden N and Prescott he remains in good health and well regarded for his long service.
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Madison
Wis
Callahan
Goldens
Prescott
Refugees From Hungary Held in Austrian Camp
Police say about 60 men fled from Hungary into Austria in recent weeks and are now in quarantine at a camp. The group includes personnel.
Butter Price Cut in Cincinnati Lowers to 66 Cents
The wholesale price of butter fell four cents a pound to 66 cents in Cincinnati. The new price is 26 cents below last year and 11 cents under the level on Jan 6 1947. The decrease follows a two cent rise earlier this week.
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Cincinnati
Students End Holiday Return To Classes
Students returned to schools after holidays in HOKAH Minnesota with names including Gerald Sauer Richard Reilly Robert Kerrigan Renee Ender Marion Kerrigan Donald Gstalder and others returning to University of Minnesota St Marys Winona and Twin Cities campuses.
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Hokah
Minn
Gerald
Robert Sauer
Richard Reilly
Robert Kerrigan
Renee Ender
University of Minnesota
Adrian Engstler
Conny
James McCauley
St. Mary’s
Winota
Marion Kerrigan
Donald ‘Gstalder
Eeote
Twin Cities
Hokah PTA To Hear La Crosse Musician
Hokah Minnesota January event features Italiano a music and band instructor from Logan High School La Crosse as entertainer for Hokah PTA program Monday evening January 10 a short reading of the reveal and an appearance by Italiano is planned
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la Crosse
Hokah, Minn
Ralph Leitzau
Hokah
Workers Try To Stop Dismantling Of Plant
Workers at the Bochumer Verein steel works clashed with German and British forces as dismantling began. The brief scuffle produced no casualties, and manager Franz-Josef Maeser reported calm afterward. The plant lies near Bochum, northeast of Düsseldorf.
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Duesseldorf
Germany
Bochumer Verein Steel Works
Itish
Boochum
Duesseldéal
Franz-Josef Maeser
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