Father McCollow Observes Silver Jubilee as Priest
The parish marks Father EC McCollow’s twenty five years as a priest with a high Mass at St Victor’s church. About 306 kneelers, eight priests and four boy acolytes attended as Rev Berry preached and commended the pastor’s service to the archdiocese and Madison diocese.
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St. Vitor’s Church
EC. McCollow
Father McCollow
Francis Seminary
Wiscon
St. Francis
Thomas F. Berry
St. Patrick's Church
Whitewater
Bert
Milwaukee
Madison
Father Berry
Father McCollon
Neosha
Wis
McColon
Bey
St. Francis Seminary
Monroe
Fond du Lac
Thomas Dempsey
St. Paul's Church
Evansville
Philipines
E. C. McCollow
St. Victor's Church
Diretta
Tractor crushes farmer in Wisconsin field
Wil lard Johnson, 46, a farmer from Galesville, Wisconsin, was killed instantly when a tractor tipped over in a plowed field, trapping him beneath the vehicle. The accident occurred yesterday on his rural farm.
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Galesville
Wis
Willard Johnson
Iran-Led Forces Clash as Azerbaijan Declares Martial Law Lifted
Propaganda chief Firouz says Soviet evacuation of Azerbaijan and Iran finished May 6. Qavam orders troops not to advance along the Azerbaijan border amid clashes. Tabriz reports civil strife and a new heavy attack 100 miles south of Tabriz at Sain Qaleh. Tehran radio denies state of war and urges peaceful resolution while UN Security Council debates Iran Soviet interference claims.
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London
Ahmed Qavam
Azerbaijan
Tehran
Tabriz
Russia
Sain Qaleh
Shahinaj
Qavam
Iran
New York
United Nations Security Council
Hussein Ala
Council
Yanks Reds Draw Reins on Germans and Russians
Vilshofen Germany sees four thousand American troops raid a Danube river fleet suspected of smuggling SS fugitives and contraband. Nearly 400 boats boarded. German patrol boats fired on. one patrolman wounded. Separate report notes Russian troops crossing Czechoslovakia toward Germany through May 26 elections, denied as political, planned relocation due to occupation force dislocation.
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Vilshofen
Germany
Danube
Passau
U. S
U. S. Army
Red
Czechoslovakia
Zdenko Fierlinger
Fierlinger
Kentuckian identifies Nazi killer at Malmedy massacre trial
Lt. Virgil P. Lary Jr of Lexington testifies in Dachau war crimes court about spotting George Fleps of the First Waffen SS panzer regiment as the shooter at Malmedy. He describes the field execution of about 71 unarmed American prisoners and his later retreat with injuries, aided by Belgian civilians.
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Wacnau
Germany
Kentucky
Malmedy
Virgil P. Lary Jr
Lexington
Dachau
Ardennes
Bulge
George Fleps
Lakeshire-Marty Temporarily Halts One Cheese Line
Lakeshire-Marty’s Monroe plant will stop one of its two processed cheese lines at night due to a cheddar shortage. Manager Ray Kubly says the closure is temporary, with hopes to reopen in a few weeks. about 25 employees are affected while cocktail spreads production continues. The shortage stems from a 40 percent stock set aside for government lend lease, with Wisconsin cheesemakers voting to withhold cheddar until price ceilings rise.
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Monroe Lakeshire-Marty
Ray Kubly
Kubly
Borden Company
Dixon
Ralph Schroeder
Apertion
Wisconsin Cheesemakers Association
United States
Leonard EB. Kopitzke
Marion
Wis
the Aviation
Rubbish Charges Raised to 2 50 Monthly for Renita
City Clerk G S Soseman announced increases to rubbish collection fees, raising the monthly rate to 2.50 from 1.00 while garbage fees remain unchanged. The change reflects costs and hours charged for truck and crew operations, noting staffing limits hinder street repairs.
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G. S. Soseman
Soseman
Willis Etter to Begin China Trip Tomorrow
Willis R. Etter and his wife and family prepare for a trip to Shanghai via San Francisco with a May 29 departure by sea. The administrative assistant to Shang hai will accompany him to San Francisco, where he has been delayed by a month from his originally scheduled leave.
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Sees
Yeenil
Shanghai
San Francisco
Etter
Mr. Etter
Rolland R. Etter
Charlotte
Two Young Boys Start Tiny Bank Venture in Town
David Babler and Dickie Prien, both about three, decided to conduct business like their fathers. They retrieved Dickie’s piggy bank and headed to the First National bank where Dickie’s father works. Neighbors laughed as they were returned home by Mr. Prien.
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David Babler
Dickie Prien
Alvin H. Babler
Russel W. Prien
Prien
Dickie
First National Bank
AP Bulletins: Green Bay Sues 63 Lumber Mills
The Green Bay district OPA announced treble damage suits in federal courts against 63 saw mill producers for illegal upgrading of lumber and overceiling sales. Enforcement attorney James A. Martineau said millions of feet of lumber were involved and that overceiling charges exceed 100000 dollars with damages sought over 300000 dollars.
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Green Bay
OPA
James A. Martineau
Family Harmony Homemaker Theme Inspires 10th Anniversary Dinner
Mrs. Luella Mortensen of Madison addressed 400 Green County homemakers at Turner's 10th anniversary dinner. She urged informed voting, intelligent reading, and rural childrearing benefits while noting love delinquency stems from parents. A candlelighting ceremony featured five Green County homemakers council presidents and highlighted projects in grounds, foods, nutrition, and preservation.
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Luella Mortensen
Madison
Green County
Turner
Green County Homemakers Council
W. N. Preston
Ray L. Pavlak
Kundert Named President of Firemen's Association
Otto A. Kundert was elected president of the Southern Wisconsin and Northern Illinois Firemen's Association at the Cassville convention. He plans to appoint a secretary-treasurer from Monroe soon. Speakers included George Stephan of Savanna Ordnance plant proving ground and C. L. Miler of Madison. Evening programs featured films from the 1945 fire association school at Galena and a ventillation demonstration by John Hutchins. Memorial services were led by Rev. J. J. Lippoldt and ex Chief R. Widman spoke on public knowledge of the fire department. Plans outlined for a future school of instruction in Monroe.
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Unto A. Kundert
Southern Wisconsin & Northern Ilinois
Cassville
Kundert
Monroe
George Stephan
Savanna Ordnance Plant Proving Ground
John Deere Manufacturing Co
Dubuque
C. L. Miler
Industrial Commission
Madison
John L. Ely
Mine Safety Appliance Co
Pittsburgh
Fire Association
Galena
John E. Hutchins
Illinois
Hutchins
J. J. Lippoldt
R. Widman
Lonroe
Butter Virtually Off Market With Federal Purchase
Chicago reports government purchases are absorbing up to half of butter arriving at major markets. May to June buy for armed forces totals about 20 percent of production, with eastern markets cut off as Midwest firms divert output. Black market sales rise, plastic cream sells at high prices, and cream cheese makers shift to farm separated cream, signaling broad disruption in butter supply chains.
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Chicago
Department of Agriculture
Agriculture Department
New York
York
Philadelphia
Boston
San Francisco
First Two to File For Office in County Will Be Opponents
In Green County the first two to file for the state assembly race were Harry Keegan and R. H. Pat Schoonover. Both filed on the Republican ticket in the county clerk’s office with a filing deadline of Friday May 31.
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Ee Grvr
Omees
Green County
Clarence W. Lengacher
Harry Keegan
R. H
Pat) Schoonover
State Assembly
Car Bath Ends With Vehicle In Decatur Lake
Victor summerman and Brod head attempted a wash then left the car parked at Decatur park. Zimmerman found the auto missing next morning and later located it in Decatur lake after it had rolled between two tree rows and dropped 15 feet into the water. A large wrecker crew spent most of Monday removing the car and returning it to dry land.
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Victor Summerman
Brodhead
Zimmerman
Decatur Park
Decatur Lake
Truman orders seizure of soft coal mines amid strike
President Truman directs Interior to seize the soft coal mines as a five day postponement nears its end. Reports say talks with rail carriers and labor mediators progress, while mine workers leader John L. Lewis maintains a quiet stance and the tie up appears set to end with a Saturday truce expiration.
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Washington
Truman
J. A. Krag
Barkley
White House
Ross
John W. Snyder
St. Louis
John R. Steelman
Johnston
John L. Lewis
United Mine Workers
Lewis
Navy Faces 1946 With Large Fleet Yet Scrapping Soon
Fleet Adm. Chester W. Nimitz testified before Congress that the United States Navy enters 1946 with an armada nearly matching the combined fleets of others, while the House appropriations committee released his remarks as it forwarded the naval appropriation to the House floor amid plans for future cuts and reductions.
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Washington
United States Navy
Chester W. Nimitz
Congress
House Appropriations Committee
House
Knights of Pythias to Sponsor Monroe Cub Scouts
The Knights of Pythias decided at its meeting last night to sponsor the Monroe Cub Pack with Rev. D. Andrew Howey as Cubmaster and Rev. W. W. Sutton assisting. A reorganization meeting will be held soon to strengthen the group. Refreshments followed a film showing, and plans were made to buy sound film equipment.
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With. Touge
Monroe
D. Andrew Howey
W. W. Sutton
Cubs
Navy Pinpoints Radar Defense Against Atomic Attacks
The House appropriations committee heard Vice Admiral Coch crane describe naval radar and detection weapons to find bombs or carriers before they reach the fleet. Rear Admiral Sallada testified the Navy plans about 6 million dollars next year for radio and radar gear on high altitude missiles.
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Washington
Navy
House Appropriations Committee
Naval Department
Adm
Edward L. Cochrane
Naval Bureau of Ships
Cochrane
Harold B. Sallada
Navy plans to retain battleships and carriers after war
A wartime naval ledger shows the United States and allies with totals for battleships destroyers and subs. It details postwar retention: 4 battleships active 2 reserve 10 inactive. 29 cruisers 10 reserve 30 inactive. 12 aircraft carriers 3 reserve 22 inactive. 10 escort carriers 56 inactive. 126 active destroyers 22 reserve 205 inactive. 80 active 106 inactive submarines. Pacific and Atlantic fleet plans outline amphibious groupings plus 7 and 5 carriers respectively, with escorts and destroyers. House appropriation panel proposes 4.64 billion for next year to fund training and research, surpassing navy asks. A separate item notes Mary Wallace, 72, and 3-year-old Phillip Mittelstaedt struck by a car in Pardeeville, Wis.
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United States Navy
United States
Great Britain
Russia
Italy
France
United
Russi
Nimitz
Pacific
Atlantic
Pardeeville
Wis
Mary Wallace
Phillip Mittelstaedt
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Associated Press
Family Harmony Homemaker
Otto A. Kundert
Firemen’s Association
Knights of Pythias
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William Jewell College
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Budget Bureau
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