Winners Named for Horse Show
A scenic five mile trail ride opened the 11th Green County Boots and Saddle Club event with 75 riders from Brodhead Monroe Harvard East Moline and beyond. Judges ringmasters and sponsors are listed along with class winners and two youngsters who rode on foot.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sugar River
Green County
Harold Larse
South Wayne
Conrad Bosshart
Brodhead
Ralph Schild
Conrad Bosshardt
Stair
IGA
Joseph Stencel
Charles Vogel
Condon
Circle C Ranch
Newman Feed and Seed
Brodhead Hardware
Pierce Furniture Mart
Alston’s Auto Parts
Schuetze’s
Monroe
Pony
Colleen Kubly
Hugh Roberts
Jimmy Mckhillip
Beloit
Mickey Day
Janesville
Jessie French
Marcia Kramer
Orangeville
Beverly Donohue
Harvard
Collette
Newcomer
Karen LaGrange
Murl Davenport
Freeport
Harold Walters
Les Townsend
Orfordville
Leo Culles
Larry Williams
Benton
Gary Shepardson
Jimmy McKillip
Dick Benson
Frances Classey
Kay Carter
Juda
LaVern Schramm
C. E. Manning
Leaf River
Judy Wiedeman
Madison
Donna Finster
Frances Clasey
Nedra McCanon
Brodhead Visitors and Travels Highlight Local Notes
Mrs. Laura McNair and grandson Paul Young return from California to visit the Emerson Hughes family in Sepulveda. Mrs. Emma Pinnow returns from Freeport with sister Mrs. Earl Sinclair and the Howard Dittmar family. Cpl. Richard Hale from Bellaire Md arrives with Terri visiting the Reigle family. Hale to be released from service this month after two years. Donna Lee Weidman joins Dr. William Hein’s office as staff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laura McNair
Paul Young
California
Emerson Hughes
Sepulveda
Guy Earleywine
Bobby Earleywine
St. Clair Shores
Mich
Elmo Earleywine
Emma Pinnow
Freeport
Earl Sinclair
Howard Dittmar
Jessie E. Miller
Milwaukee
Marvin Stabler
Jack
Carroll College
John Plichta
West Allis
London Blackbourne
George Hartman
New Glarus
Grace Hartman
Charles Blobaum
Ed Blobaum
Chana, III
Cpl
Richard Hale
Terri
Bellaire
William Reigle
Hale
Donna Lee Weidman
Leon Weidman
William Hein
Army beginnings shape air chief Twining career
General Nathan F. Twining, later chief of staff of the U.S. Air Force, began his service in the Army infantry, marking the start of a distinguished military career.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nathan F. Twining
U. S. Air Force
Infantry
Noted Girl Friday Aids Secret Show Pranks On TV
New York social themes unfold as Adraia Roe coordinates production for I've Got a Secret. She helps reach Albert Schweitzer, and recalls panel stunts involving Vera Ellen Rudy Vallee and Faye Emerson. Roe says the job is fun, though long hours.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Alan Sherman
Cbs-Tv
Adraia Koe
Albert Schweitzer
Africa
Schweitzer Foundation
Miss Roe
Dr. Schweitzer
Garry Moore
Cullen
Rudy Vallee
Faye Emerson
Miss Koe
Miss Emerson
Skitch Henderson
Fred Bragg 72 Dies at Gratiot Farm Home
GRATIOT Special Fred Bragg 72 died Friday at his farm home from a heart ailment. Services were held this afternoon in West Viota Lutheran church. Survivors include his wife Matilda E. Bragg, two daughters Mrs George Kading Madison and Mrs Ralph Baker Greys Lake, two sisters Mrs William Engebretson Gratiot and Mrs Walter Kemprood Warren, a brother Ernest Warren, two grandchildren and one great grandchild.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gratiot
Fred Bragg
West Viota Lutheran Church
Matilda E. Berger
George Kading
Madison
Ralph Baker
Greys Lake
Ill
William Engebretson
Walter Kemprood
Warren
Ernest
Poppy Sale Brings In 321 Dollars For Legion Post
Swann-Gehr American Legion Post Auxiliary raised 321 dollars from a poppy sale. The fundraiser supports veterans and related community activities conducted by the legion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Swann-Gehr American Legion Post Auxiliary
Farm scene yields 208 bushels corn per acre on Max Loibl farm
Soil-building and irrigation boosted Max Loibl's Corad Nebraska yield to 208 bushels per acre, with alfalfa in the previous five years. The program used nitrogen and phosphate fertilizer and good potash supplies, per the Middle West Soil Improvement Committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Max Loibl
Corad
Nebraska
Middle West Soil Improvement Committee
Beloit Family Wins Mention in National Contest
The Edwin R. Hanewall family of Beloit received honorable mention in the national All American family contest. Five families were given honorable mention from contestants in 48 states and the District of Columbia. Mr and Mrs E Pete Grigsby of Martin Kentucky were chosen as the most popular family. The Grigsbys have eight children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miami Beach
Fla
Edwin R. Hanewall
Beloit
Boys Club of America
Book of Knowledge
Hanewells
States
District of Columbia
E. Pete Grigsby
Martin, Ky
Kentucky
Witt to enter state 4H tractor contest in Madison
Donald Witt winner of the county tractor driving contest will compete in the state 4H tractor event during 4H club week in Madison on June 26. He is son of Mr and Mrs Lester Witt and belongs to Dutch Hollow 4H Club and Monroe FFA. Arthur Krattiger of Brodhead placed second.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norman O. Everson
Donald Witt
Madison
Witt
Lester Witt
Fairgrounds
Dutch Hollow
Monroe Ffa
Arthur Krattiger
Brodhead
Krattiger
Herb Blumer
Monroe
Bobby Wunschel
Juda
Arlyn Zee
Albany
Nathan Hartwig
Wilson
Nathan Bloom
Eugene Salzwedel
Richard Freitag
Monticello
Lawrence Wunschel
Robert Keen
Kenneth C. Allen
Everson
Earl Feldt
Paul Zee
Carl Carlson
Miss Milbrandt Wins $25 Bond Scholarship
Miss Carol Milbrandt daughter of Mr and Mrs Harvey Milbrandt and a student at Mission House College near Plymouth received a $25 U S Savings Bond scholarship from the French Club at Lakeland College Plymouth She majors in medical technology and is recognized for French class achievement club activities and campus leadership She is a 1954 Monticello high school graduate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monticello
Carol Milbrandt
Harvey Milbrandt
Mission House College
Plymouth
Lakeland College
Milbrandt
Monticello High School
Bald Eagle Misnamed Not Actually Bald Says Bird Lover
A passerby notes that the so called bald eagle appears feathered across its head with white plumage and questions the common name. The remark points to the bird's actual feather pattern rather than an absence of feathers.
Perfect Attendance and Honors At Local Rural Schools
Perfect attendance for the year was achieved by Harriet Keener Fay Briggs Thomas Huntley George Huntley Henry Keener Kubly Jeffrey Kehn and WHA honor roll cards were awarded to Susan Marty Nathan Strahm George Huntley Jeffery Kehn and Jerry Mansheim. A wiener roast was held at the school and Hillside View school picnic honored Nathan Phillipps Jerold Gutzmer Phillip Gutzmer and Sharon Nathan Phillips in music and spelling events. A Mothers Club was organized.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Silver School
Harriet Keener
Fay Briggs
Thomas
George Huntley
Henry Keener
Kubly
Jeffrey Kehn
Susan Marty
Nathan Strahm
Jeffery Kehn
Jerry Mansheim
Hillside View
Recreation Park
Nathan Phillipps
Jerold Gutzmer
Phillip Gutzmer
Sharon
Nathan Phillips
Lady Frances Baker 97 Dies in Chicago
Mrs Frances M Baker 97 Blanchardville died Saturday in a Chicago hospital after a long illness. Services set for 1 pm Thursday at the local Methodist church. Born July 17 1859 in Fayette Lafayette County she married Frederick W Baker on Dec 31 1883. Survived by three daughters Hazel Brunnquell Milwaukee Ella McGill Chicago Corinne Olson Greenwood. Husband and a son preceded her.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blanchardville
Frances M. Baker
Chicago
Baker
Fayette
Lafayette County
Joseph
Jane van Matre
Frederick W. Baker
Hazel Brunnquell
Milwaukee
Ella McGill
Corinne Olson
Greenwood
Saratoga Carrier’s Rapid 600 Mile Daily Position Shift
The USS Saratoga can alter its location by up to 600 miles in a single day, illustrating the Navy’s long range deployment capability and strategic mobility for carrier operations.
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Saratoga
Troop 101 Campout Highlighted by Yellowstone Lake Outing
Thirty six Scouts from Boy Scout Troop 191 camped Friday through Sunday at Yellowstone Lake. The campout featured rowing and canoeing, hiking, wide area games and five meals prepared by the Scouts. Scoutmaster Roy Hefty was assisted by Ernest Spring.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boy Scout Troop 191
Yellowstone Lake
Roy Hefty
Ernest Spring
James Marty
Alan Staffacher
Vernon Leopold
Terry Cummings
Gary Cummings
Alan Bacher
Patrick Mallory
Donald Weir
James Rech
Robert von Kaenel
Daniel Counselman
David Warfel
Charles Swenson
Gary Lovell
Robert Knipschild
Terry Coplien
Richard Kubly
Thomas Kuebli
James Spring
Duane Heins
Frederick Feutz
William Burkward
Erwin Peters
William Wedesky
Kenneth Ginner
Richard Campbell
Gerald Zimmerman
Steven Reed
Loren Leck
Terry Ellefson
Charles Dearth
James Trumpy
David Block
Paul Sulzer
Ray Goodmiller
Howard Olsen
Military Ordered To Reduce Spending
Washington reports that the Army Navy and Air Force must cut contracting in the final month of fiscal 1957. Secretary Wilson directed about 500 million dollars in reductions with the Air Force bearing half the load. The Air Force faces 150 million in aircraft and missiles buys and 100 million in construction. Navy 150 million. Army 100 million.
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Washington
Army
Navy
Air Force
Wilson
Washington Sunday Star
Pentagon
Defense Department
Oakley Club May Meeting Led by Rosheisen and Members
Kenneth Rosheisen led the Oakley Club pledge at the May gathering. Roger Erb gave a demonstration and Duane Zweifel presented a project talk. Jerry Ludwig led group singing. Mr and Mrs Emil Goecks and Gary and Larry Leopold presented special numbers. Mary Williams led recreation and the Mason Marchant and Leroy Peterson families served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kenneth Rosheisen
Oakley Club
Roger Erb
Duane Zweifel
Jerry Ludwig
Emil Goecks
Gary
Larry Leopold
Mary Williams
Mason Marchant
Leroy Peterson
Mt Pleasant 4H Club Discusses Tour Plans
At the Mt Pleasant 4H club meeting 11 members attended. Nancy Feldt presented on garden transplants while health and safety films were shown and games played.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
MT. Pleasant
Nancy Feldt
Clarno Club Holds May Meeting at Lee Welz Home
Mary Ann Frautschy called the May meeting of the Clarno Club to order at the Lee Welz home. A health play was presented by Elaine Signer, Marian Welz, Beverly Flaherty, Alvin Tschudy, and Carol Welz, followed by group singing led by David Trumpy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarno Club
Mary Ann Frautschy
Clarno
Lee Welz
Elaine Signer
Marian Welz
Beverly Flaherty
Alvin Tschudy
Carol Welz
David Trumpy
Frautschy
Miss Flaherty
Welz
Purchases Restaurant in Brodhead From Mrs Schultz
Clyde Harris of Beloit bought the Brodhead Cafe from Mrs Florence Schultz with possession to be taken Saturday. He has been employed at the Butterfly Inn near Beloit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clyde Harris
Beloit
Florence Schultz
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Miss Grace Marsh
Treasury
Robert B. Anderson
Eisenhower
Emerson
Vallee
Fred Braga
Coe
John W. Ruff
Wisconsin
Holstein-Friesian Association of American
Indiana State Fairgrounds
Indianapolis
L. D. Pitts, Argyle
Holstein-Friesian Association of America
Pitts
Beloit Family
Kate Greenaway
Capes
Poplin
Miss Milbrandt
Eden Vte Rural Schools
America
Monroe Gas Division
Wis
Hydro-Electric Co
12Th Ave
Pat
Pend
Greiners Hardware
Bauman
Ace Hardware
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