Cattle Division Dominated by Rufi Family at Green County Fair
Judging in the open class at Green County Fair crowned the Rufi family for the cattle department, with John and Frances Rufi leading a long list of top entries from southern Wisconsin. Swine honors went to Donald Lang Beloit for Poland China, Kenneth Koertner Pearl City IL for Duroc Jersey, the Dougan Guernsey Farm Beloit, and Erwin Schafer Lena IL. Chester Whites to William and Fay Brewer Evansville Albany. Hampshire to Byron and Esther Meech Beloit.
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John Rufi
Frances Rufi
Bennett
Norton
Wisconsin
Poland
Donald Lang
Beloit
Duroc Jersey
Kenneth Koertner
Pearl City
Dougan Guernsey Farm
Erwin Schafer
Lena, IL
Chester
Peter Graber, Sr
Monticello
Bull
Har. Streiff
New Glarus
Monroe
Norman Wald
Bennett and Norton
W. G. Timm
Cow
H. O. Elmer
Peter Graber Jr
Heifer
Betty Timm
Wendel Grenzow
Juda
Peter Graber Sr
John
Meier
Marjorie Schmid
Alfred Meier
Paul Marsh
Brodhead
Howard Voegeli
Elaine Brennecke
Jake Voegeli
Jake Voegels
Monroe High School
Jacob Burgy and Son
Will F. Hartwig
Arleigh Frautschy
Will— Rote
William McGrawan
John Ruff
Jacob
Jacob Burgy I
Washington Township
Heron
Green County
Humbolt
France
Ted Burgy
John J
Wisconsin Counties, Was Being Conducted In the Arena of Stock Pavilion
Selka Adam
Lucymire
Lansdown
Diane Scott
Symbol Cash
Patsy Lee
Doctor Hart
Direct Sider
Jadin
Sally Cash
Wankato
the Martian
Guy Cash
Dick Siskiyou
Mary L. Cashton
Better Cash
Say
Highlawn Tree
Cecil King
Surprise
Brave
Beverly Me
Sue McKinney
Pace
Rhett Butler
Dudley Spencer
Gratton Me
Lassie Cash
Pearl Josedale
Janet Gratton
Lusty Bell
Bold Miss
Linda
Devola Frisco
Victory Angeline
Corley P. Gratton
Bob Heberling
Glarus
Glarus Band
Rose Marie Rolph
Willard Bucholz
OPA Minimizes New Price Hikes
Washington announces optimism that production gains will stabilize prices after recent increases in bread flour cereals and related foods. Porter asserts confidence that price ceilings on bakery products wheat flour and other staples will ease as output improves.
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Washington
OPA
Paul Porter
Porti
Porter
Butter demand falls. re-education needed to restore consumption
The department of agriculture said consumers won’t buy butter at current prices and distributors must re-educate buyers to restore per capita consumption. Demand in the past week was described as disappointing with only limited purchases expected until adjusted.
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Chicago
Department of Agriculture
Porters Call on Prices as OPA Announces Increases
The speaker notes signs point to clearer economic conditions but warns price hikes appear likely. OPA issues new retail increases touching bread 11 cents, bakery items 1 cent a dozen on rolls, 15 percent on cookies crackers biscuits, flour about 1 cent, cereals 1 to 3 cents per package, macaroni 2 cents per 8 ounce box and 1 cent on smaller sizes.
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Porter
OPA
Two Trainmen Die in Long Island Wreck
A head on collision on the Long Island railroad near Port Washington killed conductor Joseph Hulser 25 of Rockaway Park Queens and engineer Daniel Awatta 32. Ten passengers were seriously injured as workers amputated a leg to free the engineer from wreckage.
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Port Washington
Long Island
Joseph Hulser
Rockaway Park
Queens
Daniel Awatta
Victory Day Proclaimed by President Truman
Washington reports President Truman designates Wednesday August 14 as Victory Day marking Japan's surrender and orders the flag flown on all government buildings though not a legal holiday. In Frankfurt the U S army says two of three Russian spies freed by Soviet authorities coerced German workers to surrender secret documents. In Nanking Chou En lai calls Yenan attack a serious widening of the civil war as he meets Marshall in conference.
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Washington
Truman
Japan
Frankfurt
U. S
Berlin
U. S. Army
Edwin L. Sibert
Europe
Nanking
Chou Enlai
Yenan
George C. Marshall
LaFollette Defends Record Against Propaganda
U S Senator Robert M LaFollette in a Washington radio address defended his nomination bid and blasted campaign opponents for spread of what he called high pressure propaganda. He argued farmers workers and independent businessmen support him and warned against radical criticisms from rivals.
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Madison
U. S
Robert M. LaFollette
Washington
Senate
Republican Party
Congress
Jersey Train Crash Kills 1 and Injures 79
In Bayonne New Jersey two Central Railroad of New Jersey trains collided at the West 8th Street station during the commuter rush killing one and injuring at least 79. The dead man was Robert Hendershot a Wilkes Barre Pennsylvania fireman.
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Bayonne
N. J
Central Railroad of New Jersey
Jersey Shore
West 8Th Street
Freehold
Robert Hendershot
Wilkes-Barre
Food abundance boosts 92nd county fair crowds
The 92nd annual county fair sees strong crowds as plentiful food returns. Downtown cafes report the largest mealtime crowds in years and prices rise minimally. Sweets rise, yet some flies linger. vendors note postwar price shifts and OPA price ceiling rules for meals remain in flux.
Solons Hurrying Home to Prepare Vote Campaigns
Lawmakers of the 79th Congress rush home to campaign for November elections while awaiting the 80th Congress in January. Senate clears a World Court accord and a large appropriation bill, with major measures left for December and post-election action.
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Solons
Washington
79Th Congress
Senate
World Court
United Nations
United States
Connally
Dtex
Foreign Relations Committee
Panama Canal
House
White House
Congress
Truman
Edwin W. Pauley
Navy
79Th
Eddie Huebner to Play Special Match in Monroe
Eddie Huebner formerly of Monroe Country Club and now in Wisconsin Rapids will join William Myers of Wisconsin Rapids in a special match at Monroe Country Club Sunday. Guests include H. W. Budd Biffle and Chester Becker, with Dr. W. B. Gnagi hosting. In the afternoon Biffle will compete in the Lancaster invitation amateur tournament.
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Eddie Huebner
Monroe Country Club
Wisconsin Rapids
William Myers
Monroe
H. W. (Budd) Biffle
Chester Becker
W. B. Gnagi
Biffle
Lancaster
Wisconsin polio deaths rise with three children reported
Green Bay health commissioner Dr. G W Shinners announced the third polio death in Wisconsin in a week. The patient was an eight year old girl who had been ill several days. Earlier this week a seven year old Hudson girl and a four year old Superior boy also died from the disease.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Green Bay
Wisconsin
G. W. Shinners
Boy Hurt in Fall From Tractor
Seven year old Kenneth Lee Deininger of Brodhead was injured when he fell from a tractor at his father’s farm home. He was taken to St. Clare hospital around noon for treatment.
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Kenneth Lee Deininger
Ben Deininger
Brodhead
St. Clare Hospital
Motorcycle Crash Near Wiota Injures Gobeli
Theodore Gobeli of Wiota sustained minor arm lacerations and leg bruises after his motorcycle collided with a car driven by Harry Keister Jr. of South Wayne two miles east of Wiota yesterday. Gobeli was taken to St. Clare hospital by Keister for treatment.
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Theodore Gobeli
Wiota
Harry Keister Jr
South Wayne
Gobeli
St. Clare Hospital
Keister
No Draft Needed Says Johnson On Enlistments
Washington AP Sen Ed Johnson states July enlistments estimated at 40 000 signal end of the draft and says the army will not use the September 25 000 selectees. He notes July August draft calls halted and the navy stopped taking draftees in May.
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Washington
Edwin C. Johnson
D-Cole
Colorado
Senate Military Committee
Johnson
Navy
Judging Near Windup at Junior Fair Food Preserves Winners
The junior fair judged lightly with many results pending. First year winners include Shirley Rosheisen Juda and Margaret Oberholzer for raspberries and tomatoes. Second year winners include Rose Cotherman for green beans and yellow beans. Third year winners feature Marian Pinnow and Ruth Geigel for canned vegetables and fruit.
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Shirley Rosheisen
Margaret Oberholzer
Albany
Joyce Ringhand
Evansville
Dorothy McGrath
Joyce Zimmerman
Monroe
Betty Hoesly
Dolores Stephenson
Joan King
Brooklyn
Hazel Falk
Rose Cotherman
Marian Busjahn
Orangeville
Darlene Hoesly
New Glarus
Marlene Flannery
Ruth Geigel
Ruth Hartwig
Marian Pinnow
Eleanor Streiff
Nancy Kruess
Argyle
Ila Probst
Darlyne Adelman
Marie Streiff
Glarus
Foods and Nutrition First Place Winners Listed
First place winners in foods and nutrition junior division include Milk drinks Marian Hawthorn Monroe Carol Babler Monticello and Lillian Falk Brodhead baked custard Joyce Ringhand Evansville Barbara Karlen Monticello and JoAnn Schroeder Monroe chocolate pudding Barbara Karlen Lorraine Zimmerli Brodhead Lillian Falk Brown town deviled eggs Dawn Elmer Monticello Marion Hawthorn and Jo Ann Schroeder egg and cheese sandwich JoAnn Schroeder at tractive table setting Carol Babler Monticello and Dawn Elmer correct measuring Alice Falk Monroe good equipment Dawn Elmer baked custard Karen Kittelson Albany and Phyllis Lederman Brodhead chocolate pudding Carol Priewe Monroe and Carla Lewis Monroe deviled eggs Phyllis Lederman sponge cake Janet Arnsmeier Juda angel food cake Dorothy Keen Juda White bread Carla Lewis gingerbread Marlene Flannery oatmeal cookies Carla is quick coffee cake Carla is soft molasses cookies Charlene Keen Juda ice box cookies Carla Lewis sweet yeast rolls Marlene Flannery packed school lunch Marion Pinnow Ruth Feldt Monticello and Marlene Zimmerman Monroe
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Marian Hawthorn
Monroe
Carol Babler
Monticello
Lillian Falk
Browntown
Joyce Ringhand
Evansville
Barbara Karlen
JoAnn Schroeder
Lorraine Zimmerli
Brodhead
Dawn Elmer
Marion Hawthorn
Jo Ann Schroeder
Alice Falk
Karen Kittelson
Albany
Phyllis Lederman
Carol Priewe
Carla Lewis
Janet Arnsmeier
Juda
Angel
Dorothy Keen
White Bread
Marlené Flannery
Carla Is
Charlene Keen
Marlene Flannery
Marion Pinnow
Ruth Feldt
Marlene Zimmerman
Wisconsin Public Service approves power line plan
The Wisconsin Public Service Commission approves Wisconsin Power & Light Co plan to build a 42 mile electric transmission line from Portage to Wautoma with substations at Wautoma Montello and Porge costing 424771 dollars in Columbia and Waushara counties.
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Madison
Wisconsin Public Service Commission
Wisconsin Power & Light Co
Columbia
Waushara
Portage
Wautoma
Montello
Porge
All-time Crowd Flocks to Green County Fair
A record crowd filled the Green county fair grounds despite wet conditions as the livestock parade and harness races drew thousands. Attendance reached 6429 paid admissions with more expected for tomorrow's schedule. The day featured top stock entries, Percheron champions from the Burgy family, and upcoming horse show events with music and public performances planned for Sunday.
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Green County Fair
W. A. Brown
Arlie Frost
Speed
Alf Spencer
Model Milkhouse Draws Attention at Green County Fair
Model milkhouse near the dairy building attracts strong interest from dairy farmers at the Green County fair. It was cooperatively built through labor and donations from many Green County businessmen and local firms, highlighting size, material, insulation, ventilation, and equipment such as a cooling tank, wash vats, racks, and a supplies cupboard.
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Green County
W. A. Stauffacher
Leo J. Riggle
Russel H. Shutz
Bordens
Monroe
Browntown
Kraft Foods
Foreign Type Cheesemakers Association
Monroe Dairy
Casper Jaggi
Brodhead
Pet Milk Co
Alvin F. Rote Lumber Co
Karlen and Steinman Lumber Co
Monroe Lumber and Fuel Co
Carter and Ruef Implement Co
First National Bank
Commercial and Savings Bank
E. N. Churchill
Clarno Lumber and Fuel Co
Shefford Cheese Co
Richardson Electric Co
Janesville Sand and Gravel Co
Polio Epidemic Grows Across Minnesota
Minnesota reports 529 cases since July 1 with 290 in Minneapolis and 47 deaths. Minneapolis records 12 new cases overnight and 37 suspected cases moved to hospitals for treatment.
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Minneapolis
Minnesota
Wisconsin Governor Urges Unity in Veterans Aid
Governor Goodland addressed the Wisconsin American Legion during its victory convention opening, praising 1943 to 1945 veterans legislation including the veterans recognition board and a seven million dollar fund. He urged unity and ongoing citizen input to shape future state and national policy for veterans and peace.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Racine
Goodland
Wisconsin Department of the American Legion
Wisconsin
Oscar Rennebohm
Veterans Recognition Board
Wisconsin Department of Veterans’ Affairs
Fair Day Buzz Draws Monroe Shoppers Downtown
Early Saturday crowds fill Monroe's downtown as cars park blocks from the square well before noon. Visitors head to the fairgrounds after weekend shopping, amid a display of pioneer era items including a log cabin interior with a kettle, loom, sewing machine, warming bottle, food grinder and washboard from Green County.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monroe
Green County
Honeycomb Inspects Green County Fair Again
For the 23rd consecutive year B G Honeycomb of the state sanitation department tours the fairgrounds and again regards the Green County Fair as one of his favorites.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. A. Honeycomb
State Sanitation Department
Green County
Arlene Wells Receives Notable Praise at Race Track
Miss Arlene Wells, the event caller at the race track, earns little recognition for her fine work but delivers a beauti ful performance. Mounted on a brown and white horse, she rides from the track to the race barns to announce the next event and warn riders of their appearance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arlene Wells
Miss Wells
Balloons Drift at Fair Amid Sudden Disappearances
Balloon inflations draw crowds at the fair as helium toys rise skyward. Some riders warn of a few balloons being stabbed by midway workers once they slip from owners.
Green County History Exhibit Shaped by Kohli
The Green County Historical Society showcases an exhibit prepared with the help of Louis H. Kohli, drawing attention from fairgoers with its arranged display.
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Green County Historical Society
Louis H. Kohli
Swiss music program draws large crowd at amphitheater
Crowds lined the amphitheater fences for Fraunfelder family concerts last evening. Children perched on shoulders mingled with a full audience as acts played to the packed venue with boys securing prime seats near the stage.
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Fraunfelder
World War II Vets Work Duty at American Legion Stands
Veterans of World War II take turns on duty at both American Legion stands this year, joining in planned community service and event duties to honor their service and support fellow veterans.
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American Legion
The Virginia Senator’s Racing Milestones
The Virginia Senator owned by T. J. Hinds won the 2 year old 2.7 percent mile and 2.8 percent half mile track in 1927 driven by Sep. Palin. In 1933 she set the state record in 2.4 percent driven by Arlie Frost.
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T. J. Hinds
Sep. Palin
Arlie Frost
Charles Lee Leads Plymouth Horse to Victory in 2:28 Trot
Charles Lee of Plymouth, an amateur driver, steered Guy Hart to victory in two heats of the 2:28 trot. The chestnut horse had recently switched from pacer to trotter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Lee
Plymouth
Guy Hart
UAW Prepares Analysis on Auto Production Slowdown
Detroit leaders said the CIO United Auto Workers plan to issue an analysis of causes behind slow output. President Walter P. Reuther announced the move without revealing specifics, aiming for an early release detailing factory problems nationwide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Detroit
CIO
United Auto Workers
Walter P. Reuther
War Vet Meet Speakers at National Encampment
Milwaukee program lines up speakers for the United Spanish War Veterans encampment Monday. Sen Thomas C Hart retired admiral who led Allied naval forces in the Pacific early in the war and Gen Omar Bradley administrator for veterans affairs will address the meeting. Hart is a member of the organization.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milwaukee
Thomas C. Hart
R-Conn
Pacific
Omar N. Bradley
Veterans Affairs
Hart
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