Editorial: Iil Wind Tests Civilian Readiness for Defense
The piece argues that the Kansas City area tornado exposed civilian weaknesses in disaster response. It commends calm heads and warns against rushed evacuations to cars. It notes Monroe issued warnings, calls for a universal siren alert, and describes civilian defense measures like auxiliary police and hospital disaster planning to reduce reliance on outside aid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City
Monroe
St. Clare Hospital
Eisenhower Faces Cuts in Foreign Aid Budget Debate
The article argues President Eisenhower defends foreign aid as essential to security and economic survival of dependent nations. Critics question effectiveness of programs, asking which aids proved successful and warn continued high spending could jeopardize his broader program.
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Eisenhower
Congress
White House
Disappearance clue spurs use of highway equipment in 1947
Ten years ago Jefferson County authorities eyed May 22 1947 bulldozers and highway gear to turn a soft shoulder on Highway 12 seeking a clue in Georgia Jean Weckler’s disappearance. The report notes other local items including a dairy cooperative election and school music festival results.
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Jefferson County
Highway 12
Georgia Jean Weckler
Victor Marean
Five Corners
Green County Dairy Improvement Co-operative
Turner Hall
Green County
Wisconsin
Madison
G. M. Gunderson
Woodford
Monroe
Local draft registration urged for 21 to 30 age group
Forty years ago residents were reminded that men aged 21 to 30 must register under the draft. A large Atlanta fire destroyed 52 blocks but reportedly caused no deaths. Frost fears worry farmers as clouds kept frost away overnight. County Fair entries surge for a busy race program while war preparations continue. Willis Ludlow, M C Gettings, W T Saucerman and Howard W Chadwick attend state defense council conferences in Madison.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlanta
Willis Ludlow
M. C. Gettings
W. T. Saucerman
Howard W. Chadwick
Madison
State Council of Defense
City clash over alley to tennis courts ends with opening order
Mayor Willis Ludlow and Dr. R. B. Clark tussle at a May 22 1907 council meeting over opening a Second Ward alley to the tennis courts. Ludlow orders the alley opened after a lengthy aldermanic debate. George W. Swartz named school superintendent at 1750 salary as three teachers Ada Welsh Nellie Gapen and Effie Isely announce they won’t return. Fred Trachsel plans a piano recital. Rev J C Kauffman and John Ohl travel to Dakota for the Northern Illinois Lutheran Conference. A local saloonkeeper pays a 20 fine for staying open after hours Saturday.
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Willis Ludlow
R. B. Clark
Ludlow
George W. Swartz
Ada Welsh
Nellie Gapen
Effie Isely
Fred Trachsel
J. C. Kauffman
John Ohl
Dakota
Northern Illinois Lutheran Conference
Eisenhower policy remarks on government paternalism
The speaker states conviction in Eisenhower’s policies and sincerity in his conclusions while expressing suspicion that he may have received poor advice from backers seeking to extend big government worldwide. The remarks warn against excessive paternalism and emphasize fiscal restraint.
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Eisenhower
Janesville Tour Pleases Mrs Bridge Teachers and Pupils
Mrs Ralph Bridge and Mrs Grace Keegan led a class tour to Janesville with 3rd 4th 5th 6th graders visiting the Chevrolet plant Tallman House fire station and Janesville Sand and Gravel Co They traveled by school buses driven by Russell Carter and Harry Smith.
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Janesville
Ralph Bridge
Grace Keegan
Chevrolet
Tallman House
Mrs. Clara Austin Dies at 75 in Mt. Horeb
Mt. Horeb special report states Clara Austin 75 a lifelong resident died at home after sudden illness. She left four sons Amos Belleville Curtis Mt. Horeb Glenys Verona Harland Lansing Ill two daughters Mrs Ivan Best and Mrs Agnes Lingard Verona a sister Mrs Belle Olsen Madison 19 grandchildren five great grandchildren preceded in death by husband in 1950. Services set for 2 p.m. Friday at Mt. Horeb Lutheran Church with visitation at Gesme funeral home Mt. Horeb after noon tomorrow.
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MT. Horeb
Clara Austin
Amos
Belleville
Curtis
Glenys
Verona
Harland
Lansing
Ill
Ivan Best
Agnes Lingard
Belle Olsen
Madison
Mt. Horeb Lutheran Church
Gesme Funeral Home
Ida Wilbur, 92, Nora, Dies in Warren
Ida Wilbur, a lifelong Nora resident, died yesterday at Hicks convalescent home in Apple River. Survived by nieces and nephews. husband died in 1943. Services set for 2 p.m. tomorrow at Bartell funeral home in Warren with Rev. Jay Davenport officiating and Nora Cemetery burial.
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Warren
Ida Wilbur
Nora
Hicks
Apple River
Bartell Funeral Home
Jay Davenport
Warren Presbyterian Church
Nora Cemetery
Lafayette Graduation Will Be Held Friday
L O Tetzlaff Oshkosh State Teachers College registrar will address Lafayette County rural school graduates at 2 30 p m Friday May 24 at the Darlington high school gymnasium. Graduates include from South Wayne state graded school Douglas Bixby Patsy Mahlbuch Karen Mayer Rich ard Meier Shirley Retzlaff Nathan Stoll Dennis Templeton Betty Wampfler Kathleen Werren and others from rural areas Patrick Quinn Mud Hollow Carol Schultz Sharon Martin John Saalsan Jerome Vogel Wayne Center John Crotty Norman Hellwig James Wenger Ruth Wilson Shirley Lindicum Marlys Marty Leon Fernsteadt Cheryl Tieman Arlene Andrews Duane Wilde Russell Sweeney.
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South Wayne
L. O. Tetzlaff
Oshkosh State Teachers College
Lafayette County
Darlington High School
Patrick Quinn
Mud _ Hollow school
Carol Schultz
Zion
Sharon Martin
John Saalsan
Jerome Vogel
Wayne Center
John Crotty
West Wayne
Norman Hellwig
James Wenger
Ruth Wilson
Watson
Shirley Lindicum
Marlys Marty
Leon Fernsteadt
Cheryl Tieman
Blaisdell
Arlene Andrews
Duane Wilde
Cherry Branch
Russell Sweeney
Jennings
Amazing bargains in The Times classified
Daily classified items offer reduced prices across various categories. Shoppers find limited deals on household goods, furniture, and personal items with time sensitive pricing and early bird availability.
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Times
Mrs. Nancy M. Bixby dies at Freeport at 74
Mrs. Nancy Mae Bixby 74 a South Wayne resident for 50 years died at 8 am yesterday at Deaconess hospital Freeport after a Thursday heart attack. She was born Sept 4 1882 and married George E. Bixby in 1912 who died in 1945. Survived by a son a daughter a brother and a sister three grandchildren. Funeral services 2 pm tomorrow at the Methodist church with Rev John Wreford officiating burial in Rockwell cemetery.
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South Wayne
Nancy Mae Bixby
Deaconess Hospital
Freeport
Bixby
Nancy M. Williams
Emerson Williams
Wayne Township
George E. Bixby
Methodist Church
Funeral service details released for Hanson funeral
The notice states the body will be moved from Hanson funeral home to the church for a noon service tomorrow. The schedule emphasizes a respectful procession and local community attendance.
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Tery
Hanson Funeral Home
Cahoon Appointed Trustee of Orangeville Fire District
Carl W. Cahoon is named trustee of the Orangeville Fire Protection District for a three year term replacing Merrill Mays. Mays term expired and he did not seek reappointment, having served since the district’s formation in April 1948.
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Orangeville
Times
Carl W. Cahoon
Victory Homemakers Travel to Genoa for Summer Outing
Fourteen members of the Victory Homemakers club traveled to Genoa Illinois for a summer outing. They dined with Mr and Mrs Rudolph Grab and spent the afternoon exploring Mrs Thyra Meyers antique and gift shop.
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The
Victory Homemakers
Club
Genoa
Ill
Rudolph Grab
Thyra Meyers
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