Christmas 1955 reflections and a Christmas wish
Christmas 1955 message reflects on the meaning of the nativity and the universal peace it inspires. It urges living goodwill through action and principle, citing President Eisenhower and the enduring spirit of the season amid global tensions. A separate note recalls a resolved postal mystery delivering a Christmas package to Shawnee, Oklahoma. Suomi College in Michigan claims to be the only Finnish American institution of higher learning in the United States.
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Manger
Christendom
Bethlehem
America
Eisenhower
Suomi College
Michigan
United States
Interesting Items From The Evening Times Files
Freezing rain falls as Monroe braces for a warless Christmas while travel becomes hazardous. Obituaries include Julius Gritzmaker in Brodhead. golden anniversary for Mr. and Mrs. Kundert. France halves the franc value, shifting rates dramatically. Allied Far Eastern Commission heads toward Japan to study MacArthur administration. Historic notes recall 1915 ship return from Norway and local holiday events, weather, and tax schedules.
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Monroe
Julius Gritzmaker
Brodhead
J. J. Kundert
France
Far Eastern Commission
Japan
Douglas MacArthur
Lines
Henry Ford
Norway
America
Fred May
Germany
South Wayne
Freeport
Bertha Jeffery
Parker, S.C
Stella Jeffery
DePere
Peace and Good Will Reflections on true wealth and peace
A writer ponders peace on earth and good will, arguing they come not from fashion or money but from humble acts. He recalls a child guiding his thoughts, notes the joy of simple kindness, and describes a beloved little shop where warmth and generosity endure.
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Eerstand
Services Held For Jacob Isely In Lindsay California
Services were held today in Lindsay California for Jacob Isely age 9 percent formerly of Monroe who died Thursday at 2 45 am in a Lindsay hospital. He was born in 1865 in Washington Township and moved to California in 1891. Survivors include his wife Lindsay three sons two daughters ten grandchildren four sisters and one son William Isely. He was preceded in death by four brothers and four sisters.
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Lindsay
Calif
Jacob Isely
Monroe
Isely
Christian
Verne Beaker Isely
Washington Township
Ulrich Rufer
Emil Ritschard
Fred Ritschard
William Isely
John
George
Sam
Henry
Anna
Louise
Mary
Elizabeth
Mrs Dodge Assault Case Set for Jan 30
Mrs Dodge alleges Escudero assaulted her during a bar incident. judge set the case for Jan 30 with a jury trial possible after a plea of innocent. Escudero, in New York with his touring group, is charged in Ogden. The matter includes jury selection beginning Jan 23.
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Seluit Animal
Alario Escudero
Gregg Sherwood Dodge
Arthur Luebke
Escudero
New York
Dodge
Auto Family
Horace Dodge
Palm Beach
Cheese Marts Steady in Madison Holiday Week
Madison dairy markets show unchanged cheese prices as sessions remained steady amid light trade. State Agriculture Department reports ample offerings, fair to good demand for fresh cheese, and fully steady terminal butter prices. fluid milk production held steady to slightly higher, with cream unsettled to steady after preholiday activity.
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Madison
State Department of Agriculture
Newand
Lineai Z Pond
Gesper
Marlow Views 1955 With Rhymes From an AP Christmas Poem
Washington columnist James Marlow presents a rhymed wrap of 1955 highlights from the AP, noting Cold War moments at Geneva, the Salk vaccine era, and political shifts as Ike's return looms. It blends playful verse with stark references to policy, contracts, and political moods as the year ends.
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Marlow
James Marlow
Washington News
Associated Press
Peace
Bulganin
Eden
Faure
Geneva
Nott
Salk
Dixon
Yates
Carol
Republican Party
Ike
Evening Times Club Membership Coupon Note
A fragmented coupon request inviting all boys and girls of a local group to mail the form to Evening Times Club Monroe Wisconsin. It asks for name street or route and date of birth, with a deadline of up to 22 years. The text is garbled and includes placeholders for address and birth date.
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Fugaame
Donroe Evening Times
Evening Times
Monroe Evening Times
Monroe
Wis
Virginia O Hanlon Douglas Remembers Santa Claus Answer
Mrs. Virginia O Hanlon Douglas, 66, principal of a New York City school, spends Christmas with her six grandchildren near Albany. She recalls the 1897 New York Sun editorial that answered There is a Santa Claus with Yes, there is a Santa Claus.
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Chatham
N. Y
Virginia
New York City
Virginia O'Hanlon
Douglas
New York Sun
Santa Claus
James Harris Temple
Robert H. Temple
Albany
Katherine
Mary
Laura
Susan
State Firm Secures $12 Million Aircraft Tool Contract
The Giddings and Lewis Machine Tool Co. announced it won a $12,000,000 Air Force contract via the Air Materiel Command. The order covers manufacturing of machine tools for aircraft production with latest tool design tech. Maj. Gen. David H. Baker called the instruments essential for constructing air frames and aircraft parts for contractors holding Air Force deals.
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Fund DU Lac
Giddings and Lewis Machine Tool Co
Air Materiel Company
W U. S.air Force
David H. Baker
AMC
Times Children's Club Birthday Greetings
A long list of December birthdays for children in various towns and streets is followed by a Scio Pottery Co. report noting a Christmas bonus of 120000 for 1050 employees and wage increases. The rest reflects on Christmas legends across cultures from Santa’s reindeer to the camel of Jesus and other animal tales.
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Cadiz
Ohio
Scio Pottery Co
Scott Reese
United States
Spain
Bethlehem
Belgium
Holland
St. Nicholas
Syria
Jesus
New Members Listing Thompson and Related Names
A community notice lists new members with addresses and birth or joining dates. Richard LeRoy Thompson at 716 2nd street joined on November 3, 1946, along with Ronald Leon Thompson and Rodger Lee Thompson at same address later dates.
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Richard LeRoy Thompson
2Rd Street
Ronald Leon Thompson
Rodger Lee Thompson
23Rd Treet
Rhonda Mayona Thompson
3Rd
Renita Merle Thompson
Lillian Jo Stuckey
Juda
Cheryl Ann Stuckey
Don Peter Hasler
Fred Allen Hasler
Kathleen Jean
Duane Allen Meier
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San Francisco
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Dovie Wise
Fidelity Life Association
Woodman Hall
Moose Hall
Zimri Beach
Browntown Dramatics Club
Rudy Wenger
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John Drummy
Ireland
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Joseph Jones
Jacob Reger
Company H
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Toledo
W. G. Bear
Ed Freese
Janesville
Freese Brothers
Frank Tripp
Ogden
Utah
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Boyer's Rapid Gas Ser
Evening Times Club
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Harper Method
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Magee Beauty Shop
Square
Times Children’s Club
James Paul Babler
Oy Street
Eugene Edwin Haldiman
Mary Ann Dunlavey
Beloit
Duane Edward Wittner
Mary Ellen Dalton
Monticello
Keith Allen Wyman
Mth . Avenue
Eugene Robert Dalton
David Frederick Ziltener
Browntown
Kathy Jo Mueller
Charles Martin Larson
James Lee Green
Davis
Patricia Ann Patty
Box
Carole ‘Dianne Threlkeld
17Th Street
Walter Emanuel Schlaff
Roberta Mae Thoman
Dean Alan Ritsehard
Diana Lynn Svendsen
Argyle
James Edward McGuire
Nancy Lee Boeck
Warren
Richard Allen Kubly
Argyle Road
John William Anderegg
Charleen Rae Ruch
13Th Street
Steven Lincoln Barber
Blanchardville
Arlene Shirley Hess
Debra Jeanette Zee
Nathan James Sweeney
Robert Klemm Jr
Delbert Glen Potter Jr
Galen D. Kuebli
14Th Street
Thomas L. Wells
Ronald Myron Hanson
John Alan Stenbroten
Phillip Oliver
Stanley Lyle Welton
Kurt Davis Maske
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