Heroic Phone Operator Nominated for Vail Award
Mrs Jullan Barry a telephone operator at the La Salle hotel stayed at her switchboard to warn guests as a fire swept the building. She perished from smoke while Bradfield fought to rescue her. The Theodore N Vail award honors public service by telephone workers. The Chicago Sun started a $500 education fund for her 16 year old son Jack.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cmcago
Jullan Barry
la Salle Hotel
Theodore N. Vail
Bell Telephone
Barrys
Orangeville Farewell for Rev Kissinger After 23 Years
Rev and Mrs Kissinger and daughter Doris move to Pontiac to take the SoS Ponti a Eppwards Point charge. He served 23 years in this area across Stevenson county in multiple communities and is succeeded by Rev Fred Rickleff and wife Jay at Belvidere. Farewell party held at Memorial hall with reception for the new minister.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glen E. Bolender
F. J. Kissinger
Doris
Pontiac
Kissinger
Sos
Pontiac Eppwards Point
Stevenson County
City
Rock Grow
Orangeville
Fairfield
Afalkey
Fred Rickleff
Jay
Belvidere
Memorial Hall
Rev. Kissinger
Browntown Society Notes Share News Across Communities
Mrs. L. Orage and Mr. Voegels plus families from River Forest and Clinton visit friends in Freeport and nearby towns. Several locals including Sgt. Frank Carter return from overseas to Davis and Milwaukee County areas while others host guests from Argyle Verona Brodhead and Monroe with updates on family milestones and service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Voegels
River Forest
Loran L. Hoffman
Susan Jane Ibeows
Clinton
Life
Herbert Soddy
Gale Burrington
Frank Larson
Freeport
John Williams
Jasper
Roy Crag
Myron Hurd
B. W. Binger
Sarah Tomlinson
Rose Carter
Clarksville
Frank Carter
Ferdinand Mayer
Carter
Japan
Wa Keller
Wer
Ner Pulver
Verona
Clark Keller
Lee Whitehead
Brodhead
Noel B. Chapin
Argyle
Edwin Chapin
C. L. Crago
Farmer East
Frank ‘Mauer
Monroe
Guam
Milwaukee County Hospital
Twin Grove Notes Social Visits From Local Families
A local column lists visits and hospitality among residents and nearby towns. Mrs J H Beight of Twin Grove hosts and travels with families. several Milford and Watertown residents, including the Emricks, Randall, and Raymer households, visit friends in Glen Bolenders, Footville, Brodhead, Monroe, Madison, and Beloit. The item ends with a historical aside about a 17th century Dumfries hangman and his wage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
Dumfries
Coal Rationing Likely to Last Next Winter
George W. Anderson of Wisconsin-Upper Michigan Fuel Dealers predicts continued wartime coal restrictions next winter with distribution on a percentage basis. He notes adequate state supply but possible limits on coal type and cites a 75 million ton loss from the miners strike. Prices may rise about 35 cents per ton. Harry M. Vawter says oil and gas competition affects coal and urges regaining coal’s market position.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milwaukee
George W. Anderson
Kenosha
Wisconsin-Upper Michigan Fuel Dealers Association
Anderson
Wisconsin
Harry M. Vawter
New York
Bituminous Coal Institute
Freeport Visitors and Guests Gather for Local Notices
Freeport callers include Juda by Mrs. F N Miller and Mrs. Donald Miller. Floyd Kretchmer of Woodstock Illinois visits Miss Inez Weaver. Walter Matzke and family from Wauwatosa visit Mrs. Esther Larson. G B Lahr in Brodhead. Rita Mulligan of Monroe visits cousins Judith and Larry Whitehead. Mrs Ralph Bridge attends a shower at Orfordville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Donald Miller
Hattie Bagley
Florence Miller
Freeport
Floyd Kretchmer
Woodstock
Ill
Inez Weaver
Walter Matzke
Wauwatosa
Esther Larson
G. B. Lahr
Brod
Rita Mulligan
Monroe
Judith
Larry Whitehead
Ralph Bridge
Orfordville
Lutheran church honors Miss Eggen engagement
Miss Lillian Eggen and Kenneth Morrison of Evansville plan a forthcoming marriage. Mr. and Mrs. Donald Miller have returned from a Bear Lake camping trip. Mr. and Mrs. John Kopp and family and Mr. and Mrs. William Schmerse visited Dickeyville. The note adds a wedding etymology about tying the knot.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lutheran Church
Lillian Eggen
Kenneth Morrison
Evansville
Donald Miller
Bear Lake
Wis
John Kopp
William Schmerse
Dickeyville
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Oscar Matter
St. Francis Hospital
Freport
Darrell Rhoads
William Steuben
Rockford
E. C. Priewe
D. W. Rhoads
Chicago
EC Priewe
Jack Cooper
Pauline Cahoon
Dearborn
Mich
J. C Cahoon
Leo Rusk
Gene Joan Barmore
Paul Barmore
Whittier Calif
Barmore
J. S. Cheseman
Noreen
Salt Lake Guy
I. O.shafter
Legion Auxiliary
Mer Downing
Madison
Ben Runkle
Vera Beck
Carolyn
Charles Foss
Eleanor Dannewitz
Russell Larsen
Somonauk
Frank Teusche
Oscar Schofield
Ray Fredricks
Don Bailey
Ruth Ann
Joe Schofield
Bridgeport
Lyle Rinehart
Clinton Scheider
Merwin
Percy Harless
Armin
Peoria
Bradley Tech
Louis Pandow
L. D. van Matre
Elmer Rinehart
J. R.bolender
Atle
Gladys Fuhrmark
Chi
Paul Bolender
M. H. Bolender
Free Hillquist
Les Lara Bolender
Robert Oakes
Bolender
Bonnie
Earl Dittmar
Conesons
Dakota
Harold Confer
Whitewater
Glen Bolender
Mary Maddrell
Ben Maddrell
Browntown
Elizabeth Gilbert
Lillian Solace
Eber Boyer
McConnell
L. D. van Matre Hom
Frank Kubly
Art Keel
Jake Marty
Kittie Kramer
Mankat Kas
Florence Kasiske
Char
Rinehart
Arlene Sowards
Marty
Roy Lattig
L. D
Erwin Gruber
John Gruber
Ughte
LaSalle
Mrs. ©. L. Orage
Twin Grove
J. H. Beight
Nancy Camron
Glen Bolenders
Earl Randall
Jane Randall
Ferne Mears
Susan
Margaret
Watertown
J. H. Emrick
Will Lamb
Herbert
Minnie Raymer
Footville
Clyde Smith
Oscar Waiters
Floyd Chambers
Oyd Rockey
Oscar Raether
Oscar Walters
Henry Rolbson
HE Beightol
E. C. Barton
O. W. Steckler
Juda
F. N. Miller
Chiropractic Clinic
M. J. Gonstead
THE
Chiropracto
Phillips & Smith
16Th Ave
Aayemai
Paes
A&p
Iona Brand
Iona
Kraft
Jar
Muncres
LENOX
Jane Parker
Donald Duck
Ake
Sunnyfield
Limburger
Haddock
ATA
yEne Smack
Brennan's
Texas
Barr's Mechanic
Hill’ S Bros
Post
Ralston Post
Martha Jane Peanut
Briffle
Texas Magic
Welch
Libby
Khneider
Drew
Blaney
Arcady
Brennan’s Super Market
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