Television's View On Upkeep Costs And Social Impact
A columnist recalls a friend's costly television habit and its social toll while noting how the medium reshapes home life. The piece contrasts early radio with television and reflects on family, guests, and the changing nature of conversation amid new tech. Nearby social notes mention residents visiting relatives and graduates in Richland Center.
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Mal Boyle
New York
Dad
Cincinnati
Radio
Pony Express
Television
Hollywood
Inez Weaver
Sharon
Beloit
Clauge Walton
Richland Center
Arthur Tingley
Nekosa
Ben Turpin and Mabel Normand Had a Bright Future
A fragment recalls bets on Ben Turpin and Mabel Normand and notes that television is proving a point about entertainment. The remark hints at rising prospects for the duo in early media.
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Ben Turpin
Mabel Normand
Horn Horns Wake Night Drivers In Proposed Punishment
A reader protests horn blasting that disturbs sleep and suggests a 60 minute punishment in a cell with various horns. Deterrence could quiet drivers by exposing them to the unmusical chorus from unseen sources.
Wisconsin marks centennial with faith in future
The University of Wisconsin centennial observance opens next week with a pledge of progress. Prof. E A Birge notes that education under a broad university program has fostered innovation and broader national acceptance, crediting citizen cooperation and leadership.
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University of Wisconsin
E. A. Birge
Commonwealth
Wisconsin
The Dollar War Over mili tary outlays and foreign aid in flux
Congress approved over ten billion dollars for army navy and air force needs with an additional three billion for planes, while foreign aid appears to tighten. The Marshall Plan plan lasts 15 months. Taxpayers worry about rapid military spending and possible tax increases. war talk has faded but defense funding remains a concern.
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Congress
House
Appropriations Committee
Spread of Ontario Fires Slowed by Dying Winds
Ontario fire spread slowed as winds died down in Toronto and the north, with thundershowers reported over vast burning and threatened timber. Fire fighters warned only a heavy rain would quench the blazes while forecasts predicted hot and dry weather and temperatures near ninety.
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Ontario
Toronto
Ont
Northland
Glancing Backward Times Race June 4 1938
Glancing Backward column notes events from June 4 1938 including residence burglaries affecting Clarence Kempfert Sherman Hodgson Dr L A Moore and Mark D Grinnelly with jewelry taken. Also mentions Miss Helen Styger wedding John Meichtry Rudolph P Reger elected HS Alumni president and 65 homes bearing measles placards in the city.
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Clarence Kempfert
Sherman Hodg
L. A. Moore
Mark D. Grinnelly
Helen Styger
John Meichtry
Rudolph P. Reger
High School Alumni Association
New Glarus Legion Plans Centennial Celebration
The Stuessy Kuenzi American Legion post of New Glarus completes plans for a centennial on June 19 and 20. A June 19 dance at Wilhelm Tel hall features Don Voegeli’s Madison band. Sunday includes a parade from the lake park to the old shooting park at 12:30 pm, with the Legion colors, Oconomowoc band, Madison Drum and Bugle corps, and the Dane County 40 and 8 locomotive. Afternoon events feature the bur corps, Oconomowoc Legion band, baton twirling, Connie Rhodee, New Glarus Yodelers, Cardinal quartette, Betty Kneu sbuehl, Rudy Burkhalter, a speaker, and accordion. An evening program begins at 7 pm with the Oconomowoc band, Cardinal quartette, and New Glarus Yodelers. Committee chairs include Jacob Bruni, Fred Lein hardt, Arthur Zweifel, Wilbert Lein hardt, William Kuenzi, Peter E. Hefty, Harold Ingwell, Ralph Alderman, Eugene Stuessy, Walter Ott, Quinton Ott, J. S. Urben, Mrs. Wilmer Ingwell, Henry Opferman, Arthur J. Theiler, and Charles Kammer.
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New Glarus
Stuessy-Kuenzi American Legion
Wilhelm ‘Tel
Don, Voegeli
Madison
Lage Park
Old Shooting Park
Legion Colors
Oconomowoc Band
Madison Drum and Bugle Corps
Dane County 40 and 8 Locomotive
Bucorps
Oconomowoc Legion! Ind
Baton Twirling
Connie Rhodee
Cardinal Quartette
Betty Kneusbuehl
Rudy Burkhalter
Burkhalter
Oconomowoc
New’ Glarus
Jacob Bruni
Fred ‘Leinhardt
Arthur Zweifel
Wilbert Leinhardt
William —_Kuenzi
Peter E. Hefty
M. P
Harold Ingwell
Ralph Alderman
George Hartman
Marshall Ingwell
Eugene Stuessy
Walter Ott
Quinton Ott
J. S. Urben
Wilmer Ingwell
Henry Opferman
Arthur J. Theiler
Charles Kammer
Fred Heller
Herd Improvement Test for Otto Elmer Herd
Otto Elmer Herd of Monticello completed a year of production testing in the Holstein Friesian Association of America herd improvement program. The herd produced an official average of 476 pounds of butterfat and 13,330 pounds of milk, with milking twice daily and tests supervised by the University of Wisconsin in cooperation with the association.
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Ane Zscon Nera
Registerea Holstein Friesians
H. Otto Elmer
Monticello
Holstein- Friesian Association of America
University of Wisconsin
Monticello Social Roundup Attends Regional Gatherings
Monticello residents and guests fill weekends with visits across Wisconsin and Illinois. Notables include Mrs. Mary Urban of Chicago and numerous pairs and families from New Glarus, Monroe, Freeport, Madison, and Sacramento enjoying picnics, centennial events, and family weekends. Regulars like Mrs. Ed Wallam and Mr. and Mrs. A. W. Peterson are listed among visiting relatives and friends.
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Mmes
F. H. Steinmann
Willis J. Marty
Albert Knobel
Decatur Country Club
Mary Urban
Chicago
John Meier Jr
Meier
Armin Zinere
New Glarus
William G. Meier
Pleasant
Kenneth Lovell
Gary
Casper Hammerly
Monroe
William Pagel
Dorothy Pagel
Freeport
Marvin Zimmerman
A. W. Peterson
Darlyne
Ed Wallam
Charles Leacher
C. M. Stauffer
Nic Kubly
Madison
Adam Schuler
Bernice Schneider
Joan
H. F. Stoll
Susan Disch
F. W. Voegeli
Anna Stauffacher
Lydia Voegeli
Frederick Voegeli
Willis Babler
Bernice Babler
Margaret Sipple
J. W. Barlow
Dick’ Freit
Lawrence G. Marty
Adam Duerst
H. A. Becker
Kathryn Rupp
Sacramento
Ja_cob Rupp Jr
Kathryn
Leroy Schultz
Neenah
Edna Schuler
O. D. Curtis
Henry E. Babler
Albert Witt
Dick Freitag
Okee Lake
Wisconsin
Henry Schuler Jr
Dayton
Fred A. Blum
John Gempeler
H. C. Hoesly
Jacob Burgy
George Blum
John G. Blum
Ed Blum
Henry B. Hoesly
J. J. Disch Ard
Norma
J. J. Blumer
Services Planned For Soldier Dead
The remains of Cpl. Harold Richards arrive for final burial after being killed in North Africa in 1943. Services set for 2:30 Sunday at the high school gym with Rev. John Hodgson and Rev. Harvey Schall officiating. Shulls burg post of American Legion and Amvets to conduct military rites. Burial in Evergreen cemetery.
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Brillsburg
Harold Richards
Thomas Richards
Cpl. Richards
North Africa
Tunisia
John Hodgson
Harvey Schall
Shullsburg
American Legion and
Amvets
Evergreen Cemetery
John H. Marty Hurt In Oregon Forests
Former New Glarus resident John H. Marty was severely injured last week in Hillsboro Oregon while cutting timber. A heavy branch struck both arms fracturing bones in his right hand and left forearm. He walked a mile then rode 42 miles to a hospital for treatment. The article notes a surge in U S oil usage compared to a decade ago.
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John H. Marty
Oregon
New Glarus
Hillsboro
Ore
Iowa County Plans Centennial With Wooden Nickels Token
Iowa county will use wooden nickels to publicize and commemorate its Centennial on July 3 4 and 5. The pageant And Here It Began will be the nightly centerpiece at Mineral Point with a cast of 500 residents, horses wagons and relics. Keith Gingles from Fostoria Ohio directs promotions with Mineral Point and Dodgeville officials. An opening queen ball in Dodgeville will honor county princesses and crown a Centennial queen. Local contests run until noon June 26 for ages 16 to 25. A July 5 parade caps the events and Sunday July 4 will feature county wide homecoming services.
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Iowa County
Mineral Point
Keith Gingles
Fostoria
Clapp Elected to Holstein Board for America
Oconomowoc resident Howard Clapp was elected to the Holstein-Friesian Association of America board of directors on Wednesday to succeed John Woethrich of Greenwood Wis. The article notes that about three million people left American farms for cities between 1940 and 1947.
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Kansas City
Howard Clapp
Oconomowoc
The
Holstein-Friesian Association of America
John Woethrich
Greenwood
Wis
Army plans draft of 30 000 a month to reach 790 000 by 1949
The Army told the House Appropriations Committee it would induct 30,000 men monthly if a selective service law passes. Inductions could begin July or be delayed to September or October. Maj. Gen. H. R. Bull said the force would reach 790,000 by March 1949 and that 8.5 million tons of ammunition and 2.5 million Garand rifles are on hand, with 7.9 million tons of tanks and vehicles available if needed.
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Washington
Army
Congress
House Appropriations Committee
House
H. R. Bull
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