A Christmas Prayer and Yuletide Verse From The Times
A Christmas Prayer by Billy Graham, distributed via Asheville Citizens Times, urges giving over receiving and seeking eternal values. Also printed is Sally Hoesly’s verse capturing holiday reflections and newsroom hustle as Christmas approaches with a lighthearted mock ending.
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Billy Graham
Vietnam
Associated Press
Asheville
N. C
Citizen Times
Sally Hoesly
W H Karrman Stricken at 78 in Platteville
William H. Karrman 78, retired Platteville businessman, died Thursday at his home. Funeral services set for 2:30 p.m. Monday at Mergen Funeral Home. calling after 2 p.m. tomorrow. Born in Platteville, he married Mabel Fuelberg in 1918, operated an auto agency until 1950, WWI veteran, member of American Legion and WWI Veterans. Surviving: widow, brother John in Florida, sisters Mrs. Charles Benning of Platteville and Mrs. Roy Smith of Evansville.
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Platteville
William —H. Karrman
Mergen
Karrman
Mabel Fuelberg
American Legion
John
Florida
Charles Benning
Roy Smith
Evansville
Dove of Peace Prayer by Helen Zilmer
A seasonal letter to the editor from Helen Zilmer urging peace and reverence. The writer invokes the Dove of Peace and Christmas reflections, appealing to Wisconsin and Green County readers through the regional writers associations.
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Christ
Helen Zilmer
Wisconsin
Green County
Christmas Spirit Lost in Holiday Grin Poem
A 17 year old reader asks the Mailbag to publish a poem about Christmas. The piece contrasts festive scenes with a call to remember the meaning of the day as the creator born to pay for sins. The author urges gratitude and spiritual reflection.
May Be Back Now I Miss Monroe Friends and Thanks
An immigrant thanks friends in Monroe during a brief stay. He expresses gratitude to Swiss Colony president Ray Kubdly, Mrs. Elliott, and colleagues at the Mansion and Pre Pak for kindness and language practice. He recalls warm hours, new friendships, and holiday wishes as his stay nears its end.
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United States
Monroe
Ray Kubdly
Elliott
Pre- Pak
Christmas Greeting From Vienna to Friends in the U S
A personal note from Fritzi Kycelt in Vienna Austria wishing a very Merry Christmas to friends in the United States. The writer expresses hospitality and hopes to return home if plans allow, closing with warm regards and reunion wishes.
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Vienna
United States
Fritzi Kycelt
Wien
Gussriegelstr
Austria
A Humble Thanks to The Editors from Goodwill Industries
A Humble Thanks to The Editors expresses gratitude to supporters as Goodwill Industries highlights how the handicapped served gain from employment training and rehabilitation. Soldwish Director of Community Relations extends heartfelt appreciation for ongoing help and pledges to merit continued support in the coming year.
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Goodwill
Goodwill Industries
Soldwish
Charles F. W. Brick 64 Dies After Short Illness
Charles F. W. Brick of Davis Illinois died at Medina Surding Manor in Durand at 5 a.m. after a brief illness. A lifelong Davis resident, he was a self employed truck operator and served on the Davis Village Board. He was born August 1902 in Ridott, married Violet Henze on March 9 1926, and belonged to the Davis IOOF and volunteer fire department. Surviving are his wife three sons nine grandchildren and multiple daughters sisters and brothers. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Monday December 26 at the Davis Methodist Church with burial in Davis Cemetery. visitation is at Knapp Funeral Pecatonica from 7 to 9 p.m. tomorrow.
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Charles F. W. Brick
Davis
Ill
Medina Surding Manor
Durand
Ridott
Henry Brick
Violet Henze
Brick
Davis Ioof
Richard
Dalon
Rockford
Lavere
Roy Belling
James Neidermeier
James Paul
Linda Brick
John Clark
Charlotte Zebarth
Violet Smith
Pecatonica
Art
Wisconsin
Robert
Harvard
Dan
Lowell
Davis Methodist Church
Davis Cemetery
Knapp
Pecatonica NL
Tomor
Two Die In Christmas Party Night Car Crash
Ten years ago on December 24 1956 two people leaving a Christmas party perished in a blazing crash in Hershey Pennsylvania. Forbes confectionery announced it would open tomorrow. Guy Rowe’s study titled The Trinity is pictured on page three.
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Forbes Confectionery
Hershey Pa
U. S
Guy Rowe
December 24 20 Years Ago Wisconsin Crop Highlights
December 24 marks a year with a crop yield slightly below 1945 record. Connie Mack turns 84. Charles Marvin of Western Auto celebrates first Christmas in business. Three Wise Fools is named among MGM’s notable films. Cpl. Robert W. Probst returns home for the holidays.
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Wisconsin
Connie Mack
Charles Marvin
Western Auto
MGM Pictures
Robert W. Probst
Mediation board quiet as year closes in county area
Thirty years back on December 24 1936 the county mediation board had little to do. Max H Voelkli contractor owns three lots on Royce Lengacher property. Auction listed at Jacob Haes sig farm. Earl Campbell Juda visited the area. Irish stalks sprout in Waukesha.
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Max H. Voelkli
Royce Lengacher
Jacob Haessig
Earl Campbell
Waukesha
Birthday party canceled as six year old shows measles symptoms
40 Years Ago Today December 24 1926 Dannie Madden born on Christmas Day was to celebrate his birthday but the party was called off due to measles symptoms. Old Tom Turk a famed edible bird is nearing extinction as meat dealers warn customers. The two Brodhead banks have filed civil suit against Green County over protested taxes revealed at the courthouse.
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Dannie Madden
Tom Turk
Brodhead
Green County
Christmas postal cards decline noted by officials
Fifty years ago on December 24 1916 postal officials observed a shift away from Christmas postal cards toward enclosable greetings sent by first class mail. Envelopes of all sizes were used and a noted drop in holiday postal cards was seen nationwide. The Monroe post office handled its heaviest Christmas mail yet with a crowd of about forty pigeons nearby.
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Monroe
Pigeons fall from sleet covered bank ledge into street
Early morning sleet coated the Citizen's Bank building causing pigeons to fall to the street as they attempted to fly. Bystanders collected the birds, joking they would later be turned into a pigeon pot pie.
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Citizen's Bank
Dear Santa 1906 Christmas wish from Rose Zuerener
A 60 years old item from December 24 1906 records a child Rose Zuerener requesting a doll piano nuts candy and Santa's picture. It notes barber shops county offices banks Milwaukee pad freights and business places close on Christmas and the Times will not be issued. Santa is booked to appear this evening.
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Santa
Rose Zuerener
Milwaukee
Mrs. Ganshirt Succumbs at 83
Mary Ganshirt aged 83 of Gratiot died in Freeport Memorial Hospital Freeport around 5 p.m. Friday Dec 23. She was born 1883 in Gratiot daughter of John and Margaret Cullen. Survived by sons Cletus Monroe Leo Joseph Gratiot Harold Houston Texas. daughter Mrs David McKenzie Lake City Minnesota. two brothers Andrew and Frank Cullen. 11 grandchildren. Funeral 8:30 a.m. Tuesday at St Josephs Gratiot. Burial in Gratiot church cemetery. Friends may call at Bartell Funeral Home Warren after 2 p.m. Monday Dec 28. Rosary 8 p.m. Monday at the funeral home.
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Mary Ganshirt
Gratiot
Cletus Ganshirt
Monroe
Freeport Memorial Hospital
Freeport
Leo
Joseph
Harold
Houston
Tex
David McKenzie
Lake City
Minn
Andrew
Frank Cullen
Darlington
St. Joseph's Catholic Church
Bartell Funeral Home
Warren
Quick Quiz Clarifies Natural Born and Presidency Rules
The article explains that courts have not determined the exact meaning of natural born for the presidency. It notes native born means born within U S territory and native born refers to foreign soil birth with American parents. It adds that only eight horses have won America's Triple Crown, with Citation the last in 1948, and that the president’s origin salary was set at $25,000 by the First Congress.
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United States
America
Citation
Congress
Newspaper Enterprise Association
Thank You Note From John Prien for Kind Wishes
John Prien expresses gratitude for concern during a hospital stay and recovery. He thanks friends for cards and gifts and extends wishes for a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.
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South School
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IME
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