Fireball Meteor Seen Across Wisconsin and Midwest
A large meteor described as a fireball lit the southern sky and was sighted across four Midwest states plus Milwaukee. The Milwaukee Astronomical Society places its size at about a man's head and notes it entered near Chicago at 8 03 p m traveling ~2500 mph before vanishing within a minute.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milwaukee
Wis
Milwaukee Astronomical Society
Chicago
Edward A. Halbach
Societys Observatory
New Berlin
Waukesha County
Earl Needham
Society
Needham
Halbach
Earth
Wisconsin
Fireworks Cause Flight Delays Near Mount Hood
A Crag Rats fireworks display over Mount Hood disrupted Portland air traffic. Northwest Airlines pilot Paul Thresh reported seeing a cluster of red lights that intrigued him as he approached the area. The tower halted several flights until police confirmed no aircraft in distress.
Strange Beast Haunts Connecticut Village
Residents of East Granby report a nameless creature in Lake Basile area. Descriptions say it gallops like a horse with bear-like claws and leaves clawprints. no sighting, but sounds and heavy breathing terrify locals. Morgan J. Horne recalled hearing it at midnight and his English shepherd reacted strongly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East Granby
Conn
Lake Basile
Morgan J. Horne
Buddy
Horne
Ronald I. Miller
Maine
Miller
Canada Baby Bonus Fails to Boost Birth Rates
Ottawa reports the baby bonus program, now four years old, has spent over a billion dollars without raising family sizes. Since 1945 the lone birth-rate jump was postwar reunions. 1948 saw fewer births despite population growth, suggesting allowances are not achieving expected effects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ottawa
Canada
Drugging Cattle Blood to Fight Pests in Africa
African veterinarians have tested feeding cattle DDT and benzene hexachloride to kill disease-carrying pests. Some results were promising while other trials harmed cattle. Experts warn that regular insecticide dosing may be unsafe for livestock and meat consumers, casting doubt on practicality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Africa
United States
Palladium and Its Use in Diamond Settings
The article explains palladium discovered in 1803 named after asteroid Pallas and Greek goddess Athena. It notes Palladium’s mythic Palladium statue in Troy guarding the city and describes palladium settings as a durable non springy metal that securely holds diamonds when beads are down.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pallas
Athena
Zeus
Troy
High swimming minnows found in Dominican Republic mountains
The Dominican information center reports discovery of high swimming minnows living 2,500 feet up in the mountains, well above previous records of 900 feet in Cuban rivers. The fish are a special breed with salt and fresh water varieties, identified during the first complete study of Dominican rivers and streams.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dominican Republic
Dominican Information Center
Iron Horse Trend Shifts From Steam to Diesel
The piece notes the railroads increasingly favor diesel locomotives over steam. It states railroads reduced coal use for locomotive fuel by about 13 percent in 1948 from 1947 while overall motive power demand stayed nearly as high. It also mentions farm service buildings and industries like soap and hog by products as context.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iron Horse
McCormick-Deering
Case
Farm Bureau
International
Terre Haute First National Bank
Reba B. Meyer
New Plymouth
Church
C. L. Bartley Co
Darwin Social Notes Show Weekend Visits in Marshall
Mrs. Commodore Frakes hosts and attends include Mr. and Mrs. Glen Rolling and Judy Leigh from Cataract Indiana. Brenda Sue born to Mr. and Mrs. Gard at Paris Hospital weighing seven pounds. Families from Altamont Terre Haute and Snyder visit Marshall area for dinners and a wedding shower for Hubert Johnson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glen Rolling
Judy Leigh
Glenn
Virgil Rolling
Sue
Cataract
Indiana
Frank Gard
Paris Hospital
Brenda Sue
William Renshaw
Altamont
J. W. Renshaw
Raymond Low
Hilda
Kenneth
Marshall
Commodore Frakes
Rennie Johnson
Hubert. Johnson
Albert’ Prevo
Irene Brewer
Shirley Anna
Terre Haute
Charles Hilbert
Martin Wernz
Richard Tharp
Dewey Overmyer
Raymond Tingley
Judye K
C. EB. Frakes
Wayne Hunt
Irene [Romoser
Methodist Church Service and Family Study Offerings
Eugene E. Stauffer serves as minister and Harry Findley as superintendent. Sunday 9 30 a m Sunday school 10 30 a m worship service sermon Why We Believe In God. 6 00 p m University of Life for the family. Also notes on laying hens water to feed ratio and swine protein as a limiting factor in ration evaluation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Church
Eugene E. Stauffer
Harry Findley
University of Life For the Family
Heifer Herd Tested for Bangs Disease Before Mixing
If the heifer herd is moved from the home farm during summer it must be tested for Bangs disease before joining the milking herd to prevent spread.
Notice of Publication in Illinois County Court Sale Petition
Public notice from Clark County Illinois Court lists west Kile and John Nicol as executors of William Kile deceased filing a petition to sell real estate to pay debts. Non-resident defendants Henry W Kile et al are required to appear December 19 1949 or the petition will proceed by default.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Kile
John Nicol
William Kile
Margaret Lindley
Henry W. Kile
Charles A. Kile
Sarah Daughhetee
David W. Kile
Robert E. Kile
W. Donald Kile
Allen Kile
Henry A. Kile
Kenry W. Kile
Sarah Daughhette
Robert B
Marshall
Illinois
H. J. Kemp
Snavely & Miller, Attys
Keiser Building
Ill
Also Mentioned on This Page
Connecticut
State Automobile Unit
Marshals
West Union
Darwin
State of Illinois
Clark
Robert E. Meyer
Lower Paris
Liggett Road
Tiffin Road
New Green Valley
Illinois State Line
Royal Anne
H. Hornbrook
East Court House
Route 40
North 14Th Street
Marshall, Tl
Sale
Betty Beard
R.E. Bishop
Philgas
Tappan
Anand Ranchine
Arcimer Ave
Marshall, Ill
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!