Record U S Crop Value Hits $21.39 Billion in 1963
Agriculture Department reports show 1963 crop value at 21.39 billion dollars, up 1.09 billion from 1962. Corn led with 4.081 billion bushels valued at 4.463 billion, followed by cotton 2.872 billion, hay 2.660 billion, and wheat 2.120 billion. Soybeans reached 701 million bushels valued at 1.845 billion. tobacco also surpassed 1 billion. California topped state values at 1.987 billion, Illinois 1.966 billion, Texas 1.504 billion, Iowa 1.412 billion, and Minnesota 0.894 billion.
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Washington
Agriculture Department
California
Illinois
Texas
Iowa
Minnesota
Kennedy space and defense shifts cited by aid and GAO save
In Washington notes, Maj. Gen. Chester W. Clifton says Kennedy relied on military advisers to gauge posture and world affairs, prompting an escalation from 11 to 16 combat-ready divisions and expanded airlift. The GAO reports $247.5 million in refunds and savings in the year ending June 30, with operating expenses $42.7 million, highlighting efficiency gains.
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Washington
Kennedy Military
John F. Kennedy
Chester W. Clifton
Kennedy
White House
Army
Joint Chiefs of Staff
Southeast Asia
U.S
Clifton
General Accounting Office
Congress
Joseph Campbell
Guards at JFK grave to stay until visitor levels ease
Arlington National Cemetery officials say the three guards at Kennedy's grave and four traffic controllers will remain on duty from 7 30 a.m. to 5 30 p.m. until visitor volume drops to allow withdrawal. Hundreds visit daily, signaling a lengthy stay.
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Jfk
Kennedy
Arlington National Cemetery
Navy Ensign Fritz Graduates Officer Candidate School
The Service Record notes Navy Ensign Thomas C. Fritz, son of Mrs. Milton J. Fritz of 2241 17th Street, has graduated from Naval Officer Candidate School Newport Rhode Island. The 16 week course trains candidates to become junior officers in the fleet.
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Fritz
Navy
Thomas C. Fritz
Milton Johnson
17Th Street
Naval Officer Candidate School
Newport
R. I
Soldier Completes Engineer Equipment Course in Germany
Army Pfc Wayne M Mau son of Mr and Mrs Milton E Mau of South Wayne finished a five week engineer equipment mechanic course at the Army school in Europe in Murnau Germany. He joined in January and trained at Fort Knox after graduating South Wayne High School in 1962. Leon F Baertschi 18 son of Mr and Mrs Louis J Baertschi Route 2 completed basic training at Naval Training Center Great Lakes Illinois.
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South Wayne
Army
Wayne M. Mau
Milton E. Mau
Europe
Murnau
Germany
Mau
Fort Knox
Kentucky
South Wayne High School
Leon F. Baertschi
Louis J. Baertschi
Naval Training Center
Great Lakes, Ill
Duerst On Leave From New London Home Port
Phillip Duerst is on holiday leave with his parents Mr and Mrs Ray Duerst. He will report back at his home port at New London Connecticut on January 6.
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Duerst
New Glarus
Phillip Duerst
Ray Duerst
New London
Conn
Holiday Dance at Evansville Tonight
Winter Fantasy themed Christmas dance in the Evansville senior high gym sponsored by FHA and FFA. Co chairs Arlene Klug and Joy Andrew, king Dale Krause with queen Julie Fick, court of honor members listed, adults welcome.
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Evansville
FHA
FFA
Arlene Klug
Joy Andrew
Dale Krause
Julie Fick
Wilbur Hosely
Don Carlson
Diane Kovars
Howard Walmer
Linda Crull
Robert Crull
Miller Stoll Wedding Follows Honeymoon in Wisconsin Church
Mr and Mrs Phillip Leland Miller of 1314 11th street announce their marriage to Miss Carol Jean Stoll at Browntown Peace United Church of Christ. The ceremony officiated by Rev Daniel V Schowalter, followed by a reception in church parlors.
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Phillip Leland Miller
11Th Street
Waukesha
Phillip Miller
Carol Jean Stoll
Browntown
Wilson Bloom
Monroe
JoAnn Montgomery
Stoll
Miller
Ruth
Diane Berg
Argyle
Robert Meier
Armin Daubert
Monticello
Sheldon Hoesly
New
Vernon Larson Couple Feted an Anniversary
Mr and Mrs Vernon Larson celebrated their 25th wedding anniversary at their rural South Wayne home. They wed December 22 1938 at East Viota Lutheran parsonage. They have two daughters Kathleen and Dolores who died in 1955. Relatives hosted gifts and a cake baked by Gayle Burlington Browntown.
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Vernon Larson
South Wayne
Anie Olson
East Viota Lutheran Parsonage
G. M. Gunderson
Kathleen
Dolores
Will Larson
South
Wayne
Elton Larson
Clayton Olson
Gregory
Donald Timm
Severin Olson
Ronald Trickel
Woodford
Gayle Burington
Browntown
Frederick Feldt Home Hosts Christmas Family Dinner
Frederick Feldt Sr and Mrs Feldt of Juda hosted a Christmas Day family dinner at their home. Guests included many named relatives and friends such as William and David Smith Melvin Siedschlag Carol Duane Allen Linda Larry Dawn Robert Severson Susan John Tommy Harry Eunice Melva Shir ley Kubly Marvin Cruezer Jerry Sager Raymond Smith Dolores Harlan Fred Jr Sharon and Ron Feldt. Also noted is Ira Holcomb and his wife celebrating a golden wedding with open house at Zwingli United Church of Christ Fellowship Hall in Monticello.
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Frederick Feldt Sr
Juda
Messrs
Mmes
William Smith
David
Melvin Siedschlag
Carol
Duane
Allen
Linda
Larry Siedschlag
Dawn
Robert Severson
Robert
Susan
John
Tommy
Harry Smith
Eunice
Melva
Shirley Kubly
Marvin Cruezer
Jerry Sager
Raymond Smith
Dolores
Harlan
Fred Jr
Sharon
Ron Feldt
Monticello
Ira Holcomb
Fellowship Hall
Zwingli United Church
Roth Family Attends Christmas Dinner Event
The annual Christmas dinner for the Roth family was held Wednesday at the Eagles Club rooms. Attendees included families from Monroe Waupunkee New Glarus and Elgin, such as Kenneth Norder, William Roth, Harold Kline, Herman Adler, Robert Roth, and Harold Roth.
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Roth
Eagles
Kenneth Norder
William Roth
Harold J. Kline
Monroe
Herman Adler
Waunakee
Robert Roth
New Glarus
Harold Roth
Elgin
Wayne Center School Recital and Lunch Event
The Wayne Center School held a student program with 20 students presenting recitations dialogue and songs. The Mothers club served lunch. Mrs Clarence Homb won the turkey. Mrs Carl Gabel of Darlington teaches at the school.
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South Wayne
Wayne Center
Mothers Club
Clarence Homb
Carl Gabel
Darlington
Bidlingmaiers Host Holiday Dinner At Home
Mr and Mrs Albert Bidlingmaier of 2615 8th Street entertained at a Christmas Day dinner. Mmes Duane Drye and family were among the guests in a festive home gathering.
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Albert Bidlingmaier
8Th Street
Messrs
Mmes
Duane Drye
Community names and families listed in local notice
A fragment lists residents and relatives from Beloit Freeport South Wayne Winslow Albany including Drye Bidlingmaier May and Reasa along with accompanying family groups and visitors. The text records afternoon and evening callers by name and place, reflecting a social notice segment.
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Ily
Beloit
Dwight Drye
Freeport
Paul May
Gloria Drye
South Wayne
Elwyn Drye
Marvin Bidlingmaier
Alvin Bidlingmaier
Rose Drye
Winslow
Donald Drye
Monroe
Larry Bidlingmaier
Robert Bidlingmaier
Georgean Reasa
Albany
OES at Orangeville Installs New Officers
Officers of the Eastern Star were installed by Mrs. Marie Patterson with several named local participants. Key roles included installing marshal Mariel Wernicke and installing chaplain Kathryn Schneider, plus organist Helen Miller and guest speakers. Additional officers and associates were installed, including Mamie Davidson as worthy matron and Ray Davidson as worthy patron.
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Orangeville
Eastern Star
Marie Patterson
Durand
Mariel Wernicke
Freeport
Kathryn Scheider
Helen Miller
Browntown
South Wayne
Lyle Rinehart
Clarence Scheider
Norman Scheider
Chester Miller
Dakota
Sheldon Gerarden
Mamie Davidson
Ray Davidson
Lorene Scheider
Clint Scheider
Lodge Officers Listed For Subordinate Group
Mrs. Virgil Kramer associate conductress and Mrs. Betty Bawinkle secretary head a roster that includes Mrs. Dorothy Krug treasurer Mrs. Marie Rinehart chaplain and others with Miss Ruth Lindeman installed as Adah and John Kramer warder in the companion list.
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Virgil Kramer
Betty Bawinkle
Dorothy Krug
Marie Rinehart
Garnet Dinges
Ransom L. Dinges
Ramona Palmer
Ruth Lindeman
Adah
Ira Daughenbaugh
Ruth
Opal Schreiner
Esther
Lera Scheider
Martha
Alma _ Reuber
Elect
Burton Lynch Home Hosts Christmas Day Family Dinner
Mr. and Mrs. B. H. Lynch of 1423 15th avenue hosted a Christmas Day family dinner. Attendees included Dr. and Mrs. Burton Lynch of Omaha Nebraska Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Triplett of Hartford Connecticut Alvin George Ott of Logan Utah Stephen Koenig of Milwaukee Mr. and Mrs. Quinton Ott and John of New Glarus and Mr. and Mrs. Louis A. Koenig of Monroe.
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B. H. Lynch
15Th Avenue
Burton Lynch
Omaha
Neb
Ralph Triplett
Hartford
Dinner event at Legion Home with Farm Bureau members
Albany Mt Pleasant Washington Farm Bureau held a Turkey dinner at the Legion Home. Walter Tryon was elected vice-president and Mrs Lawrence Huntley treasurer for a two year term, with Mrs John Wettach as secretary.
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Monticello
Albany - Mt. Pleasant
Washington Farm Bureau
Legion
Walter Tryon
Lawrence _ Huntley
John Wettach
Unexpired Term Fill After Resignation of Mrs Fred Abbott
The village board met to fill the unexpired term after Mrs Fred Abbott resigned upon moving to the village. A temporary appointment was discussed and supporters urged a swift decision to ensure governance continuity.
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Tary
Fred Abbott
Comedy Play Planned At Milwaukee Theater
Milwaukee special note that Never Too Late a Broadway comedy opens the Theater Guild series at the Pabst Theater in Milwaukee. The play runs January 13 to 18 starring William Bendix Nancy Carroll and Will Hutchins about a middle aged couple expecting again in a small New England town. Mail order sales began Tuesday and box office opens December 30 from 10 am to 5 pm daily.
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Milwaukee
Theater Guild-American Theater Society
Pabst Theater
Sumner Arther Long
William Bendix
Nancy Carroll
Will Hutchins
New England
Tokyo Population Hits 96 Million Boundary
Japan’s population reached 96 160 000 as of October 1 according to the government statistics office making Japan the seventh most populous nation in the world.
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Tokyo
Japan
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Henry Pick Sr
Grace Lutheran
Lena Hofer
Henry H. Pick
St. John’s Church
P. A. Schuh
Henry Jr
Virgil
William
Richard
Arlene) Johnson
Radke
Hay
Washington Notebook
City
YALE
Oneco Extension Unit
Frank Busjahn
Hwa
State Farm
State Farm Mutual
Walter E. Drews
15Th St
State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Co
Bloomington
Phillip L. Miller
Verlen Eberle
Barbara Jo
John J. Marean
Victor Marean
Route 2
Eberle
Juda High School
Harper Method Beauty School
Madison
Monroe High School
Frederick Feldt
Florine’s
Florine
Wayne Center School
Bidlingmaiers
OES
Ace Price
Flint
West Bend
Mirro
Pate
ACE Cleanser
Glamorene
Kleensteam
Libbey Pilsner
Ted Plastic
Libbey
Universal and
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ACE Hardware
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