Christmas Quiz and Family Notes From Monroe Area
A collage of holiday updates from Monroe residents includes Esther Speich Haskell in Presque Isle Maine and Helen Hurlbut in Monroe awaiting travels and a Denver promotion for son John Hurlbut. Also celebrated are Rose and Henry Rhyner’s golden anniversary, a local wedding slated with a rumored Green County official, and nieces and nephews headed abroad.
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Presque Isle
Maine
William W. Haskell
Monroe
Esther Speich
Ida Speich
Esther
Helen M. Hurlbut
St. St
San Diego
John
P. F. Collier
Denver
Colo
Colliers
Hawaii
The
Diego
Helen
John Hurlbuts
Beverly
Britt
O’hare
Rose
Henry Rhyner
Albany
Richard Kuhlimeier
California
Byrnes Sees Government Waste in Tomahawk Paper Collapse
Washington Special Congressman John W. Byrnes of Wisconsin condemns federal loans to the Tomahawk Paper Company, calling the bankruptcy a government bungling example. He says the Area Redevelopment Administration and the Small Business Administration funded the venture despite warnings, wasting taxpayer money and harming Tomahawk residents.
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Washington
John W. Byrnes
R-Wis
Tomahawk Paper Company
Tomahawk, Wisconsonsin
Tomahawk
Area Redevelopment Administration
Small Business Administration
E L St Peter Honored for Banking Service
E L St Peter former Brodhead resident and assistant Beloit bank vice president was honored at Beloit State Bank yuletide party for outstanding contribution. He received the President's Award plaque from Arthur Adams bank president. St Peter is a former cashier at the Bank of Brodhead.
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Brodhead
E. L. St. Peter
Beloit State Bank
St. Peter
Beloit Bank
Arthur Adams
Bank of Brodhead
Oswald Koller 85 Retired cheesemaker dies in Brodhead
Oswald Koller 85 a Brodhead resident since 1908 died at 4 45 this morning after an extended illness. He was born in Switzerland October 29 1880 arrived in America February 16 1906 and worked as a cheesemaker in Winslow Illinois before moving here. Surviving are five sons a daughter and a brother in Switzerland. Funeral at St Rose Church with burial in Calvary Cemetery. Friends may call Newcomer Bros. Rosary Wednesday.
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Brodhead
Oswald Karl Koller
Switzerland
America
Winslow
Ill
Brodhead Cold Storage
Kraft
Mr. Koller
Monroe
Bertha Eiholzer
Koller
Turner Hall Club
Brodhead Volunteer Fire Department
Oswald Jr
San Mateo
Calif
Carl
Milwaukee
Walter
Beaumont
Robert
Waco
Tex
Joseph
Bertha Pokorny
Atkinson
Anton
St. Rose Catholic Church
Lawrence Korback
Calvary Cemetery
Newcomer Funeral Home
Bob Hope Launches 14th Christmas Tour for U.S. Troops
Bob Hope and his entourage arrived in Udorn in northeast Thailand to begin the comedian's 14th annual Christmas tour for U.S. troops overseas. The troupe will perform for service members posted abroad during the holiday season.
West Germany Pushes for Greater Say in European Roles
West Germany says it seeks no nuclear weapons of its own and asks for a bigger say in potential European use of such weapons. The statement reflects Berlin's aim to increase influence within NATO and European security discussions.
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Germany
Washington
West Germany
Economy Looks Good as Christmas Spending Surges
AP analyst SAM DAWSON notes rising personal incomes and higher wages fueling strong holiday purchases. dividend gains and yearend pay push retail sales, with durable goods orders up and housing starts at a high seasonally adjusted rate. Prospects for continued growth include more corporate investment and a yearend pickup in housing.
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Sam Dawson
AP Business News
New York
Viet Nam
Ning
Two Named to Head Mansion Fund Raising
Milwaukee businessmen William J. Feldstein and Joseph E. Uihlein Jr. were named co-chairmen of the committee to raise funds for furnishing the remodeled governor's mansion. Uihlein directs the Jos. Schlitz Brewing Co. and Feldstein leads Junior House. Feldstein backs the Democratic party and Uihlein supports the Republican party. Wisconsin has allocated 248000 dollars for the restoration.
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Madison
Milwaukee
William J. Feldstein
Joseph E. Uihlein Jr
Grafton
Uihlein
Jos. Schlitz Brewing Co
Feldstein
Junior House
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Green County
Clarence R. Benkett
Cheesemakers
Jerry
MHS
James Paterson
Westerville, O
Jenny Eller
Covina
Rose Sippel
Togo
Africa
State Department
Willis Babler
Monticello
Santa
Rudolph
Red-nosed Reindeer
United States
Byrnes
E.L. St. Peter
U.N. Babs
China
United Nations General Assembly
Peking
U.N
Oswald Koller
Warde
Mie
Corning Ware
Eves
Riverside
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