Neuvenschwander family reunion held in Clarno township
Fifty four people attended yesterday’s Neuvenschwander family reunion at the Joseph Wanger farm in Clarno township. Out of town guests included Mrs Harold Haman and children and several named relatives from Darien Rockford Orangeville South Wayne Madison and others. Mrs Joseph Wanger and Mrs Harold Haman led arrangements for the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anders
Neuvenschwander
Joseph Wanger
Clarno Township
Harold Haman
Elizabeth Pfinster
Darien
Phoebe
Howard
Herman Schmerse
Gerald Parker
Edward Schneider
Rockford
Walter Neuenschwander
Orangeville
Donald Bonnell
South Wayne
Lee Neuenschwander
Madison
Bubble Gum Contest Highlights Fidelity Jubilee Roast
Shirley Gorder and Gary Hoesly blew the biggest bubbles to win the bubble gum contest at Recreation Park Saturday. Winners in other events included Gordon Rutsch and Shirley Gorder in nut race and nut hatch, Chester Johnson and Gordon Rutsch in grass snap, and Chester Johnson in jump the creek. Hugh Durgin Jr. and Beth Ambrose won for smallest children. The game steal the bacon was played by all.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shirley Gorder
Gary Hoesly
Fidelity
All
4-H Girls Stage Dress Review At Jefferson Jiffy Workers
A dress review staged by 4-H girls featured dresses made and modeled by the participants. Evelyn Wyss Doris Pfund and Judith Seyler performed songs while Kenneth Slocum county club agent presented a safety film. Ice cream sale proceeds fund a trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jefferson Jiffy Workers
Evelyn Wyss
Doris Pfund
Judith Seyler
Kenneth Slocum
Hanson Gordee Family Reunion at Bluff View Park
Forty members of the Hanson Gordee family gathered at Bluff View Park in Brodhead yesterday for a picnic dinner and program. Attendees enjoyed a county reunion atmosphere and shared memories during the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reunion Bluff View Park
Brodhead
Hanson- Gordee
Hostesses for Society Convene at Union Presbyterian Meeting
Misses Adeline and Nellie Stewart of 2003 7th Street will host a Union Presbyterian missionary meeting tomorrow evening at 7 30.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adeline
Nellie Stewart
7Th Street
Union Presbyterian Missionary 7
Durtschi Family Reunion Held at Cas per Durtschi Farm
The Durtschi family reunion took place yesterday on the Cas per Durtschi farm on route 4. Thirty five relatives gathered for the event with several generations represented.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Durtschi
Casper Durtschi
Route 4
Saddle Club Wins Prizes at Freeport
Green County Saddle Club members earned multiple placings at the Freeport Western Riders show after a trail ride. Robert Condon took second in the spotted horse class, Murl Sweet sixth, Irene Ludwig eighth, Conrad Bosshart seventh in palomino, Fred Popanz fifth in musical chairs, Roger Haman third in pony and eighth in stock, Will iam Stockdale sixth in men’s stock, Lucille Alston third and William Stockdale fifth in bridle path. The club won $50 for most members present and most reservations, with 55 members in attendance. A total of 268 horses entered the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Green County Boots and Saddle Club
Freeport Western Riders
Robert Condon
Murl Sweet
Irene Ludwig
Conrad Bosshart
Fred Popanz
Roger Haman
William Stockdale
Lucille Alston
Green County Club
Local Guard Units Begin Camp McCoy Mess and Training
Co K and the Medical detachment arrived at Camp McCoy at 2 p.m. Saturday from Monroe in convoy and settled into barracks. About 1,500 enlisted men were fed in the first regimental mess using china ware and silver, no mess kits to wash. Barracks were inspected and the men received bunk making instruction, with evening at the post exchange crowded. Sunday included 6:45 reveille 7:10 chow and church services, followed by further drill, barrack inspections, and a 5:30 mess. Passes were limited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Co. K
Post Exchange
Rules laid down for army reserves
Secretary Forrestal issued guidance defining draft exemptions for organized reserve units. Exemption requires 35 scheduled drills annually or equivalent and no more than 10 percent absence, with midnight June 24 as the cutoff for eligibility. Guard members also qualify if they were in reserve by that date.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Secretary of Defense
Forrestal
Congress
Army
Navy
Air Force
Legislature Asked To Study Pensions For July Session
Wisconsin lawmakers urged to expand pension benefits and repeal taxation and homestead laws. Henry J. Berquist of the People’s Progressive Party pressed Gov. Rennebohm to amend the July 19 special session call to include liberalized old age payments, disability coverage, and repeal of property tax and homestead measures. The session will focus on veterans housing as directed by the governor after the 1947 act.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milwaukee
Wisconsin
People’s Progressive Party
Henry J. Berquist
Rennebohm
Berquist
State Supreme Court
Hoffman Promises Dollar Guarantees to Spur Western Europe Investments
Washington administrator Paul G. Hoffman announced a substantial inducement to attract American capital for western European investments. The plan offers guarantees that foreign currency returned by investors will be paid in dollars, authorized under the Marshall Plan act with a $5,000,000 authorization.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
ECA
Paul G. Hoffman
Western
Europe
Community Notes From Local Residents Visiting
Local families and visitors share Thursday gatherings and trips. Irvin Lingley and family returned to Winona Minnesota from visiting Rev. and Mrs. C. J. Tingley. Several others join mission week events and hospital visits across Wisconsin and Illinois.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Irvin Lingley
Winona
Minn
C. J. Tingley
Glenn Boyer
Homer Retzlaff
Clarno
John Schmid
Freeport
Ira Armstrong
George Dunwiddie
Louisville
Glenn Dunwiddie
Leland Jordan
Loraine
Emmerson
Melvin Siedschlag
Larry
Delores Feldt
Lomba
Wis
U. B
Harriet Rice
Beloit
Troyce
Ivan Boyer
Glencoe
Ill
Peter Retzlaff
Peter Jr
Robert
Paul
Julia Krummer
Naperville
Marvin Hartwig
Thursa
Florence Wickersham
Jessie Luther
Oshkosh
Miss Maud Smith
St. Clare Hospital
Monroe Citizens Asked To Donate To Overseas Relief
Citizens of Monroe are urged to contribute through their church pastors or to Russell W. Prien treasurer of Green County committee. Rev. Paul C Kehle says a carload dairy donations could reach 7000 to 8000 dollars. Farmers may give a day of milk while workers donate a day’s wages. Relief aid is coordinated by Catholic War Relief Church World Service and Lutheran World Relief without regard to faith or race.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monroe
Christian Rural Overseas Program
Paul C. Kehle
Russell W. Prien
First National Bank
Green County Committee
Kehle
St. John’s Evangelical Church
Green County
Catholic War Relief Service
Church World Service
Lutheran World Relief
Chicago Police To Question Hoffman In Wife's Slaying
Chicago police plan to question John J. Hoffman a 32 year old cab driver about where he struck the blows that allegedly killed his wife Molly a 24 year old. A murder warrant was issued here Saturday and Hoffman previously faced a first degree murder charge under a Wisconsin warrant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
John Ascher
Manston
John J. Hoffman
Molly
Hoffman
Wisconsin
Grave Problem Delays War Dead Graves in Far East
London reports grave registration for Far East war dead hampered by communal disturbances. Gen. C. S. Vale, director of graves registration, after a Far East tour, says conditions have improved and most work may be finished this year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Britain
Far East
War Office
C. S. Vale
Russians Gaining Ground in Orient
The report notes increased Russian activity in the orient beyond China and Korea. More than forty Russians are in Bangkok establishing a legation, signaling potential Cominform expansion in Southeast Asia. The piece links Finnish election gains, Yugoslavia tensions, and India's growing population as broader Cold War moves.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dewitt MacKenzie
Associated Press
Finland
Far East
Orient
China
Korea
Burma
Indonesia
Siam
Bangkok
Asia
Spencer Davis
Edwin F. Stanton
Moscow
Southeast Asia
Bangkok Post
Yugoslavia
Marshal Tito
Auto industry eyes 2.5 million more vehicles in six months
Detroit reports the car industry hopes to produce about 2.5 million more cars and trucks in the next six months. Last six months output exceeded 2.5 million despite stoppages at Chrysler and GM plants and model changes at Ford. Factories aim to fill a backlog near 6 million orders as steel and supplier strikes remain concerns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Detroit
General Motors
Ford
Chrysler
Boy Scout Troop 115 Returns from Camping
Boy Scout Troop No. 115 returned yesterday from a week long outing at Canyon Camp Apple River where they were honored as an outstanding troop. Raphael Daley serves as scout master and was joined by Roscoe Kliner and the Ridders in accompanying the group home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canyon Camp
Apple River
Raphael Daley
Roscoe Kliner
William Rider
Want Ad Promise: Lots of Work for Little Money
A brief classified notice touts the value of Want ads by promising ample tasks or services for a small fee. It frames the purchase as a bargain that yields meaningful results for readers seeking affordable help.
Mail order Good Luck margarine offer
Local catalog touts prepaid mail order vegetable margarine branded Good Luck with daily fresh ship. Short pitch highlights affordability and direct shipment to customers, urging quick action on the buy.
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Saddle Club
Chow
Col. Kirck
Juda
F. N. Miller
Sherry Lynn Plumb
Los Angeles
Calif
Rottler
Cominform
India
Netherlands
Travel
Lanz Agency
Boy Scout Troop
UO Re
Margarine
P.O
Illinois
Moutan Lamb
Marmot
Bobay Paw
Fifth Avenue
Henry Rich
New York
the Store For Women
Fur Headquarters
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