Rites Set for Arthur Tschudy 74
Arthur H. Tschudy a Richland Creek Watershed founder and former president died January 11 at St. Clare Hospital from pneumonia complications. He was a farmer active in soil and water conservation and helped form the watershed in 1955. Born March 10, 1893 in Clarno he served WWI and was a member of St. John's Church and local veterans groups. He married Louise Pfund in 1921 and lived in Clarno and Jefferson townships.
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St. Clare Hospital
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Federal Soil Conservation
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Monroe
University of Wisconsin, Madison
Louise Pfund
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St. John’s Church
The
American Legion
Green County
Wauwatosa to vote on open housing referendum
Milwaukee suburb Wauwatosa tentatively orders April 2 open housing referendum by 15 to 1 council vote, contingent on a legality ruling. Other briefs note embezzlement charge in Colorado, a Utah rail incident rescue, Nevada crash recovery, and Whitesboro NY school closure efforts amid severe cold.
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Milwaukee
Wauwatosa
Common Council
Birdseed Banquet prompts feeder fill demands
Daily Doggerel by Clair R. Munns depicts cardinals and small birds staring with intent looks. The poem humorously demands the feeder be filled, spoken in light bird like language.
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Clair R. Munns
Jarman Seeks Green County Supervisor Seat
Richard Jarman of Albany village circulates nomination papers to run for Green County supervisor from Albany township. He previously served as Albany town supervisor and is retired. He will face incumbent Ben Cleveland.
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Green County
Albany
Richard Jarman
Albany Township
Jarman
Ben Cleveland
New Airlift Rates Cut Parcel Costs for Overseas Servicemen
Postmaster Myers announced a special airlift for parcels up to 30 pounds sent to APO and FPO addresses overseas including Alaska Hawaii and Puerto Rico. The service uses space available on air routes for a $1 flat fee plus domestic parcel post rate with examples showing significant savings over standard air parcel post. The program began January 7 under a December 16 Johnson act and may not always be cheaper for light packages.
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Wisconsin
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Orangeville High selects Sheryl Pitts for DAR Good Citizen
Sheryl Lynn Pitts of Orangeville High School McConnell Illinois is chosen by classmates and faculty to receive the 1968 DAR Good Citizen award. She is an A student active in Teentalk GAA Future Teachers Association cheerleading Science Club homecoming and Prom courts and serves as GAA president.
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Sheryl Lynn Pitts
Lyndon Pitts
McConnell, Ill
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Future Teachers Association
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Orane
Basswood Church of
McConnell
Wisconsin Cheddar and Swiss Cheese Markets Steady
Madison reports unchanged Wisconsin cheddar cheese prices with demand from slow to good and tight supplies of current cutting blocks. Nationally American cheese production for the week ending Jan 4 totaled 21.5 million pounds, down 3 percent from the prior week. Wisconsin Swiss prices and market zone remain steady with Grade A blocks in short supply.
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Madison
Wisconsin
Agricultural Marketing Service
Postmasters Call For More Stamps To Meet Demand
Across the nation post offices report stamp shortages after new 6 cent first class and 10 cent air mail rates. Some cities face penny stamp rationing while offices in New York San Francisco Boston and Baltimore report lines but fewer shortages. Postmaster General OBrien plans to end air mail as a separate service and move to a single six cent air rate with a 1969 congressional request to eliminate air postage.
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Massive Storm Slams Nation Midsection and North Carolina Heatless
A winter storm blanketed the midcontinent with snow sleet and freezing rain while the Northeast endured record subzero cold and the South faced lingering cold. Thousands of North Carolina families shivered without heat as crews worked to repair ice damaged lines amid forecasts of more sleet. Deaths from weather reached 6 nationwide due to accidents exposure and related hazards. Boston declares a critical state as mayor Kevin White orders a 24 hour center for heating complaints.
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Kantro Night Held as Successful Stag Benefit
Nightly Kantro event raised funds for the March of Dimes county drive. Chairman Mrs Madie Stauffacher noted final tallies pending, with proceeds to be added to the Mothers March total. Speakers included Eddie Mathews, master of ceremonies John Schemerhorn, and county campaign leaders. Sgt Jimmie Howard's appearance was canceled due to a meeting in Chicago.
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John Schumerhorn
Madison Television
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March of
Madie Stauffacher
Kantro Night
Mothers March On Jan. 29 To Provide A Countywide Total. Mrs. Stauffacher
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Mitchell Tells About Basketball at Kiwanis Luncheon
Monroe High School coach Lee Mitchell gave a rundown of the basketball season and outlook at the Monroe Kiwanis Club noon meeting at Swiss Wheel Restaurant. John F. Kundert became Monroe Club president with Orville R. Evans departing, Henry Rowe officiated, Bud Park named VP, Ed Adams and Terry Hanna named directors. A president's conference on committee chairs followed.
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Swiss Wheel
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Monroe Club
Orville R. Evans
Henry Rowe
Beloit
William
Bud) Park
Ed Adam
Terry Hanna
Scott Douglas Shows Improvement After Crash
The 18 year old Scott Douglas in St. Clare Hospital after a Jan 3 car truck crash is improved from critical condition. His sister Susan 17 remains unconscious and in critical condition with serious head injuries. The siblings are children of Mr and Mrs Roger Douglas of Spring Grove Township and attend Brodhead High School.
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Scott Douglas
St. Clare Hospital
Susan
Hopital
Scott
Roger Douglas
Spring Grove Township
Brodhead High School
Gas to reach 61 area communities in 1968
Northern Natural Gas Company filed a 97 million dollar FPC application to boost daily pipeline capacity by 300 million cubic feet over two years. 61 communities in Minnesota Wisconsin and Iowa will receive initial gas service in 1968, with large diameter mains and branch lines forming 495 miles of pipe and 400 miles of small lines.
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Minnesota
Wisconsin
Iowa
United States
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South Dakota
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