Solemn Pontifical Mass Opens Rural Life Conference
The Most Rev. William P. OConnor of Madison delivered a sermon at St Josephs Cathedral in La Crosse marking the first formal public act of the Catholic Rural Life conference. He urged trust in divine providence as farmers exemplify stability and faith, noting the land’s influence on spiritual security and resilience. Archishop Cicognani represented the pope and led papal blessing, with bishops, monsignors, and clergy in attendance.
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St. Joseph's Cathedral
William P. O'Connor
Madison
Becuse
O'Connor
O’ Connor
Saint Paul
Rural Life Conference
Amleto Giovanni Cicognani
Washington, D. C
Laodice
Knights of Columbus
Monroe Phone Firm Authorized Rate Hike
The Wisconsin Public Service Commission approved a rate increase for Monroe Telephone Co of Sparta. Rural and party line rentals rise 25 to 40 cents monthly, business lines up $1, due to higher wages, maintenance, and operating costs. service areas include Cashton, Ma1rio, Cataract, Wilton, and Sparta.
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Sparta
Britt Family Reunion Centers on Mrs Britt and Lt Britt
The Britt family visits the home of Mr and Mrs A R Britt at 1508 Wood Street. Lieut and Mrs E R Britt and daughter Marva Jean from Philadelphia arrive with Maj and Mrs C K Britt and two sons from Fort Bliss and Dr and Mrs A G Britt from Quantico. The couple were wed in Washington on Sept 25 and toured the East and Canada before La Crosse. The bride hails from Redwood California.
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E. R. Britt
Marva Jean
Philadelphia
C.K. Britt
Fort Bliss
Tex
A. G. Britt
U.S. Navy
Marine Barracks
Quantico
A. R. Britt
Wood Street
Washington, D. C
East
Canada
la Crosse
Redwood
Calif
Mishaps Claim Six Wisconsin Lives Over Weekend
Six people died in Wisconsin over the weekend due to accidents. Frank Tarczynski, 37, of Chicago, died after a car collided with a Milwaukee Road train near Walworth. George Strysick, 55, of Sheboygan, disappeared and was found drowned in the Sheboygan river. Gustav Schilwa, 80, of Milwaukee, died after falling from a ladder while painting. Henry Minlkey, 32, of Peshtigo, died after being struck by a car near Kohler. John Jones, 40, of Milwaukee, died from injuries from a downtown car collision last July. Frederick Vicker, 18, of Stevens Point, drowned when a skiff overturned during duck hunting. a companion was rescued.
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Wisconsin
Frank Tarczynski
Chicago
Milwaukee Road
Walworth
George Strysick
Sheboygan
Strysick
Gustav A. Schilwa
Milwaukee
Henry Minlkey
Route 1
Peshtigo
Kohler
John Jones
Frederick Vicker
Stevens Point
Minnesotan Albert Aarness Found Dead Near Ostrander
The body of 70 year old Albert Aarness was found on the driveway of the Alvin Larson farm four miles south of Ostrander Minnesota. Coroner J P Nehring ruled suicide after a 12 gauge shotgun wound to the head. He lived as a bachelor with two brothers and is survived by several sisters. No funeral arrangements have been made.
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Preston, Minn
Albert Aarness
Alvin Larson
Ostrander
Aarness
Fillmore County
J. P. Nehring
Nehring
Walter Williams
Larson
Roger Larson
A Girl For Veronica At Hollywood Good Samaritan
Actress Veronica gave birth to a six pound four ounce girl at Good Samaritan hospital on Saturday night. Father is director Andre de Toth. They also have a son Michael, nearly…
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Hollywood
Veronica
Good Samaritan Hospital
Andre de Toth
Michael
World apple crop declines with Austria as sole outlier
The latest figures show a global fall in apple production with Austria the only country producing more than last year. Canada is near 1947 levels while the United States and other nations report significantly smaller crops.
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Austria
Canada
United States
Cannon Found In Yard Released From Military Yard
Strafford residents John and Mrs Reilly arrived home from a movie to hear their baby sitter say a cannon is in the back yard. A 105 MM howitzer owned by Valley Forge military academy was missing from a convoy and apparently rolled into the Reilly home yard within days.
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Strafford, Pa
John A. Reilly
Reilly
Valley Forge Military Academy
Reilly Yard
Living flag as living symbol in U S patriotic interpretation
Under heraldic interpretations of flag usage adopted by U S patriots the flag is considered to represent the living country and is itself regarded as a living thing in these traditions.
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U. S
Senator Wagner Struck by Temporary Amnesia
Senator Robert F. Wagner of New York was found wandering in Manhattan after leaving Islip and was examined by Dr. William C. Carhardt. Authorities had conducted a 12 hour search before the 71 year old was located. Doctors said he suffered temporary amnesia but was not badly affected.
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New York
Robert F. Wagner
D-Ny
William C. Carhardt
Manhattan
Wagner
Robert F. Wagner, Jr
Islip
N. Y
Carhardt
Eire Housewives Turn To Soap Making Amid Strike
In Ireland a soap-makers strike prompts housewives to switch to producing soap at home. The stoppage affects suppliers and prompts community efforts to ensure daily needs are met.
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Eire
Fairchild Urges Wisconsin Election Law Reform
Democratic attorney general hopeful Thomas Fairchild urged changes to campaign finance rules in a Waukesha radio speech. He called for liability for money spent by campaigns, a nine position nonpartisan ballot, Oregon plan voter materials, and primary split voting across party columns.
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Thomas Fairchild
Wisconsin
WAUX
Waukesha
Fairchild
Oregon
United States
Congress
Assembly
Rushford Schools Reopen After Polio Epidemic Closure
Rushford Minnesota schools reopen Thursday after a three week closing due to a polio outbreak. The report notes the community faced a health emergency and that the Rushford schools resumed normal operations with students returning to classes.
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Rushford
Rushford, Minn
National Rural Conference Broadcast Delights Large Audience
The National Catholic Hour featured a Washington DC broadcast from the La Coeine Ocational auditorium with performances by the St Patrick's church choir and St Rose convent group. Rev Edmund Bernard of Catholic University spoke on The Kingdom of Heaven. The program highlighted Missa Stella Maris and other sacred works, praised for diction and tone.
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la Coeine Ocational
National Catholic Life Conference
St. Patrick’s Church
Washington, D.C
Edmund D. Bernard
Catholic University
Washington, D. C
St. Rose Convent
M. Pierre
Peter Griesbacker
Lucilda
Palestrina
Vittoria
Griesbacker
Beru
Our City
NORITO Promises Quick Relief for Rheumatic Pain
Advert says NORITO brings rapid relief to rheumatism sciatica lumbago neuralgia and neuritis with a money back guarantee if three doses fail. Claim cites many patients who suffered and found relief and urges readers to ask their druggist today.
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Norito
Iowa Couple Hurt In Minnesota Crash
Dean Johnson and Delores O'Brien of Van Horne Iowa were injured when their 1949 Ford left Highway 43 south of Bratberg, rolled in a ditch, and overturned. O'Brien suffered scalp and facial wounds, Johnson leg cuts and bruises. They were treated locally. a passerby transported them to Rushford after a third vehicle stopped. Minnesota patrols investigated.
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Preston
Minn
Dean Johnson
Delores O’brien
van Horne
Bratberg
Miss O'Brien
Johnson
Rushford
Harold Engrav
Peterson
Minnesota
One Fifth of U S Population Attends Movies Daily
A historical note states that twenty percent of the United States population goes to the movies each day, a statistic cited in discussions of cinema popularity and daily entertainment habits.
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United States
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