Wisconsin Knights Award 10 Scholarships at 57th Council Meet
The Wisconsin State Council Knights of Columbus approved a fund to give ten $1,000 college scholarships to needy high school seniors aiming to attend Catholic colleges. Total $12,500 allocated for charities in 1959 with $2,500 to be shared, plus $350 for chaplain work at Waupun prison and $350 for Norbertine Fathers at De Pere. Elections named James H. Levi as state deputy, Joseph Reidner as state advocate, Bernard Johnson as state warden, with Robert Bodden and Leslie Schlax re-elected. La Crosse chosen for next year’s convention.
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Wisconsin State Council
Knights of Columbus
Waupun
de Pere
State Reformatory
James H. Levi
Stevens Point
Portage County
Joseph Reidner
Durand
Pepin County
Bernard Johnson
Manston
Robert Bodden
Platteville
Leslie Schlax
Kenosha
Secreine
la Crosse
Townsend Dines With Margaret at Clarence House
Peter Townsend dined six hours at Princess Margaret's Clarence House following his March return from a world tour. The visit marks a third private meeting since the romance was dissolved in October 1955 amid Church of England remarriage rules, with Buckingham Palace calling it strictly private after a prior tea visit.
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London
Peter Townsend
Margaret
Alumni Dinner Attended by Local and Milwaukee Guests
Orangeville notices list attendees at Winslow High School Alumni dinner at Fuller restaurant in Winslow. Families include Siegmeier and Martin alumni, plus Wildemuth Geiter and Wohlford, Stabenow, Hulbert, Likens and Martin relatives from Orangeville Rockford Cedarville Madison Port Washington Freeport Milwaukee Annawan Cedarville and other Illinois locales.
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Alice Siegmeier
Jon
Orangeville
Max Martin
Christine
Milwaukee
Winslow High School
Fuller
Winslow
Siegmeier
Glenna
Jim Wildemuth
Green Geiter
Geiter
Harold Wildemuth Jr
Annawan
Ray Geiter
Beth Ann Gross
Rockford
Dale Gross
Marian Walter
Maureen
Marlow
Ohio City
Anna Harless
Walters
Lola Wohlford
Ray Wohlford
Jerry Crawford
Port Washington
Zoa Stabenow
Lloyd Zunker
Cedarville
Madison
Stanley Hulbert
Steve Likens
Likens
Eldred Hulbert
Kenneth Martin
Freeport
Nate Martin
Markets Report: Live Hogs Cattle and Grains in Chicago
Hogs 7 500 with gains 25 to 50 cents. select weights and categories listed. Cattle 16 000 with mixed grades and weights. prices shown for slaughter, steers, heifers, cows, bulls and feeding lots. Butter and eggs steady. grain markets note corn not wheat or soybeans. barley prices given along with oats and soybean components.
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Chicago
USDA
Paul J. Achtemeier Will Receive Degree
Paul John Achtemeier son of Rev and Mrs A R Achtemeier will receive his Doctor of Theology degree from the University. He is noted as a local graduate in Monticello reports.
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Paul J. Achtemeier
Monticello
Paul John Achtemeier
A. R. Achtemeier
Theological Seminary Teacher Plans Lancaster Trip
Rev and Mrs Achtemeier will leave after Sunday worship at Zwingli United Church of Christ to attend an Union Theological Seminary program. He teaches in the Department of New Testament at Theological Seminary in New York City and will attend next Tuesday night events.
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Ion Theological Seminary
New York City
the Theological Seminary
Lancaster
Farm fires in 1956 destroy over 150 million in U S property
A 1956 report notes farm fires across the United States caused more than 150 million dollars of property and equipment loss. The data highlight widespread damage to barns storages and machinery impacting rural communities and agriculture.
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United States
New Navy Supersonic Bomber Unveiled In Columbus
The A3J Vigilante bomber, built by North American Aviation, features inertial guidance and jet propulsion similar to fast Air Force aircraft. Christened by Adm. Burke, the 70 foot long craft lacks an internal bomb bay and may carry external pod bombs, with flight tests planned for next August.
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Columbus
Ohio
Air Force
Navy
North American Aviation, Inc
Arleigh A. Burke
Naval Operations
Significant new weapon delivery technique for A3J reported
Reported development describes a major new method of weapon delivery for the A3J system. Details remain sparse but suggest a breakthrough in deploying munitions with improved range, accuracy, and rapid deployment.
Beech Tree Bark Saved For Carvers In Ashland
In Ashland Kentucky a beech tree over 75 years old will be cut down but the bark will be given to people who carved initials on the tree. Cemetery director Harry D Barnes explained the bark is kept because of the sentiment attached to the tree.
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Ashland
Harry D. Barnes
Advance Fee Warning From Wisconsin Attorney General
Wisconsin Attorney General Hon eck warned farm home and small business owners to avoid advance fee contracts offered by operators promising high sale prices. He noted Chicago and Los Angeles–based promoters target residents to prepay commissions or advertising fees with little value. Honeck urged reporting such practices and requested public hearings led by Donald McDowell to assess scope and impact.
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Madison
Honeck
Wisconsin
Chicago
Los Angeles
Skeletons for First Year Medical Students Priced
Detroit Wayne State University requires first year medical students to supply their own skeletons. Prices range from 70 dollars for a low quality second grade skeleton to 375 dollars for a premium grade skeleton.
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Detroit
Wayne State University
Catch Brings Old Bank Notes To Light In Tennessee
Fisherman Billy Thomas on Grundy Lake found $685 in bank notes dated as old as 1902. The notes originated from banks in Denver and Tracy City. FBI was notified of the catch.
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Tracy City
Tenn
Billy Thomas
Grundy Lake
Denver
FBI
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