Heat Last Week Sets State Marks
The U S weather bureau reports the week of July 30 to August 5 had average temperatures 10 degrees above normal and 4 percent warmer than the prior week. High 105 at Prairie du Chien on July 30. rainfall heavy with Oconomowoc and Watertown among locations setting totals over four inches. floods reported at Oconomowoc. Corn progress strong. hay seedlings improving. pastures still poor. milk production down due to heat rather than feed scarcity.
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Madison
U. S. Weather Bureau
Prairie du Chien
Owen
Solon Springs
Oconomowoc
Watertown
Phelps
Rhinelander
Wausau
Service Record Notes Promotions and Address Updates
The notice reports Robert Schuetz promoted to specialist third class after 16 months in service with address US 55 478 486 HQ Co Corp G P APO 358 San Francisco. Allan Pagel reports to new base after three week leave at parents home in South Wayne. Robert L Schumacher receives new address US 55 497 673 Co A 5th Bn QMSR Class 56 10 Ft. Lee Va. Werner Vogel gets new address 3rd Pit Tag Co I 504th ALR Ft Bragg NC.
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Allan R. Pagel
MNSN
Manuel Pagel
South Wayne
Randolph
P. O
New York
N. Y
Pvt
Robert L. Schumacher
Ft. Lee
Werner Vogel
Pit
Tag. Co. I
A.lr
Ft. Bragg
N. C
State Bank Deposits Nearing Two Billions
Wisconsin state banks held 1 934 942 819 in deposits on June 30 1955 according to state commissioner G M Matthews. The figure shows a six month drop of 36 317 549 from December 31 1954 with declines in both demand and time deposits amid tax payments to the federal government.
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Madison
Wisconsin
G. M. Matthews
Matthews
Mutual Savings Banks and Trust Company
Gilles Named Chief of Lancaster Police
Lancaster reappoints Melvin Gilles as chief of the city police after his prior tenure as Lancaster chief and former Grant County sheriff. The vote occurred Tuesday night, restoring Gilles to lead the Lancaster Police Department.
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Gilles
Lancaster Police
Lancaster
Melvin Gilles
Grant County
City council selects Gilles to succeed Prachard
Gilles, 45, now in private business, will take over the post Sept. 1. He succeeds H. L. Prachard, dismissed by the council at a special meeting last month.
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City Council
Gilles
H. L. Prachard
Moose Antlers Span Six Feet Across in Alaska
A bull moose in Alaska is reported to have antlers that span about six feet across. Wildlife officials note the impressive rack highlights the species' size and mature age.
Local residents and visitors gather for reunions and trips
Orangeville and nearby communities feature a flurry of visits and travel plans. Mr. and Mrs. Milford Bolender depart for California after weeks with relatives, planning a 10 day tour of Yellowstone Bryce and Grand Canyon with Paul Bolender and daughter Lynn. Various friends and families attend camps, reunions, hospital stays and seaside trips as many enjoy weekend visits and out-of-town stays.
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Milford Bolender
San Gabriel
Calif
Yellowstone
Bryce
Grand Canyon
Paul Bolender
Lynn
Freeport
Walter Pinnow
Clarence VanMatre
Oak Dale
Trudi Riem
Dakota
Bolender
Chester Severson
Argyle
S. M. Jensen
Lewis Hill
Davis
E. W. Schemerhorn
Gail
Lansing
Mich
Marian Busjahn
Frank Busjahns
I. O. Shaffer
Shannon
Ralph Lausch
Kokomo
Ind
Claire Milliken
Chanahan
Ill
Harry Lausch
J. H. Clarno
Ted Clarno
Mar
First National Bank of Oshkosh Boosts Capital by 500000
Directors of the First National Bank of Oshkosh voted Tuesday to increase the bank's combined capital account by 500000.
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Oshkosh
First National Bank of
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Big Stinky
Skil Tool Sale
Skilsaw
Libby
Pilsners
Duro
All Steel Children’s
Bauman S
Monroe's
TOY Department
Ironing Board
TOY Sale
Orangeville
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Tintown
Loral Jordan
Sam Matzke
Juda
Glen Bolender
John Barmore
Lakeshire
Marty
Merlyn Barker
Buena Vista
Ton
Ruth Keister
Clifford Gance
Keister
Oakhill
Lydia Landolt
Mary Reeser
St. Francis Hospital
Frank Busjahn
Charles Maaske
Monroe
Donald
Marvin Maaske
Elroy
Spirit Lake
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Corby
Ime
Barclay & CO. Limited
Peoria
Illinois
Corbys
Firestone Clock
Firestone” Table Radio
Norton’s Firestone Store
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