Dunkirk retreat era remembered as troops reach England
Ten years ago weary allied soldiers escaped Dunkirk in history’s great retreat while other notes mention cheese marketing filings, weddings, and a high school alumni reunion speaker. Ten more items cover obituaries, club plans, and local civic events across Monroe and nearby towns.
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England
Dunkerque
Cheese Producers’ Marketing Association
Ellen Christensen
Iva Edwards
Juda
Wesley Ostram
Evansville
Little Brown
Nashua
Gilbert T. Hodges
Monroe
Delis Journal Absorbed by Associated Press Note
Fragmented text indicates a subscription notice listing rates and zones. Mentions City of Monroe and Wisconsin Stephenson counties with annual prices and advance payment requirement. Includes postal compliance and contact hours.
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Delis Journal
Associated Press
Inland
Lally
Press Association
Audit’ Bureau
Ely
City of
Monroe
Trail
Wisconsin
Stephenson Mts
Wissonata
Jenson County
Ill
Seta Adyance
Second District Hails Rep. Davis
In Watertown the Second District Republicans praised Rep. Glenn Davis of Waukesha for political courage and adherence to sound Republican principles. Delegates from Dane, Dodge, Columbia, Waukesha and Jefferson counties approved a resolution and heard gubernatorial candidates Walter J. Kohler Warren Smith George Smith Gordon Babolz and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Watertown
Glenn Davis
Waukesha
Dane
Dodge
Columbia
Jefferson
Davis
Walter J. Kohler
Sheboygan
Kohler
Gordon A. Bubolz
Appleton
Albert Jeske
Spencer
U. S
Wiley
Warren Smith
George Smith
Assembly
Alex Nicol
Sparta
Atorney general—Dist
Attys
Jerold Murphy
Fond du Lac
Francis Garity
Vernon Thomson
Richland Center
William Diederich
Hartford
Marian Martin Look-it sundress with bolero pattern T9118
Marian Martin promotes a back-buttoned sundress with new pockets and a matching bolero. The pattern T9118 offers sizes 12 to 20, requires 414 yards of 39 inch fabric for size 16, and includes a complete illustrated sew chart. Send thirty cents to The Times Pattern Dept for deluxe pattern handling.
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Marian Martin
Times Pattern Dept
West 18Th Street
New York
N. Y
Lesson From Berlin Demonstration Warns Of Nazi Tactics
A Berlin demonstration shows how charisma and pageantry can recruit youth into extremist ideologies. The piece compares the event to Nazi methods and warns that indoctrinated youths may fuel future conflicts unless democracy counters this gullibility.
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Berlin
Hitler
der Fuehrer
Rent Law Rumpus Highlights Decontrol Debate
Gov Rennebohm says he used best judgement in not calling a special session to reopen rent control as the 1949 decision stands. Controls expire tomorrow and economists predict tougher decontrol later. He warns against rent boosts and urges property owners to avoid class war rhetoric while honoring prudent restraint.
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Rennebohm
Labor Catches On as Railroad Strike Is Postponed
The labor movement shows momentum but decades away from full strike. Switchmen on major railroads west of Chicago planned walkouts over 40 hour pay, 48 hour current base. Talks yielded a middle ground, strike called off, unions staying on job while negotiations continue.
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Chicago
Storm darkens city briefly cuts power to Oconomowoc
A brief storm knocked out electricity in Oconomowoc for about three hours as a 26,000 volt feeder line was struck by lightning. Power was restored after repairs late last night.
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Oconomowoc
Faith in Hopes for Peace Heard at New Glarus Rites
Green County District Attorney Rodney Kittelsen spoke at New Glarus Memorial Day services urging voters to use power in elections to secure permanent peace. He recalled UN victory in 1945 and warned that strikes, hate, and cold war threaten a future without war, urging action to prevent another conflict.
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William W. Moore
Methodist
Armory
Greenwood Cemetery
GAR
Monroe High School
County Board of Supervisors
Normal School
Henry £. Wells
Hugh Lichtenwainer
Chicago
Wagner
Bauman
Columbia
Rev
C. C. Morrison
Scotland
World Missionary Convention
New Glarus
Rodney
Kittelsen
Green County
New Glarus Memorial
United Nations
Free World
United States
Maneuvers Test Locks Defense near Sault Ste Marie
The fifth army announces week long maneuvers near the Sault Ste. Marie locks to test defense setups. Aggressor units from Fort Leavenworth and Fort Sheridan will attempt to infiltrate positions while regular and reserve troops from Chicago oversee the defense amid Ohio Valley urban figures.
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Mane
Sault Ste. Marie Locks
Fifth Army
Fort Leavenworth
Kas
Fort Sheridan
Locks
Chicago
AFL Workers End Oak Ridge Strike Over Atomic Projects
AFL laborers and Oak Ridge contractors resume work on $250 million in atomic projects after a week long wildcat strike. Police Chief C T Vettel says large turnouts for the day shift followed the withdrawal of picket lines by Local 818. A mass meeting voted to end the walkout and return to work.
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Wee
Vhy FL
C. T. Vettel
AFL Laborers and Hadcarriers Union
County Farmers Testing Demonstration Plots in Wisconsin
Twenty farmers across Green county join Wisconsin experiment station in cooperative test plots. Myron E. Jeglum announces efforts with local agents and university. Trials cover small grains, birdstoot trefoil, fertilizer rates, and nitrogen side dressing on corn with multiple farmers listed.
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Green County
Wisconsin Experiment Station
University
Myron E. Jeglum
Kendall Digman
Monroe Township
Lloyd Deininger
Jefferson
Oliver Miller
Spring Grove
Marvin Siedschlag
Sylvester
Karl Brandenburg
Decatur
Herman Pluss
Albany
Sheldon Yarwood
Brooklyn
Stanley Kittleson
Decatur Township
Joe C. Hoesly
Exeter
Irvin Anderson
Jordan
Kenneth Meier
Herbert Scherer
Doyle to Seek Re election in Madison Assembly Race
Rep Ruth B Doyle of Madison announces candidacy for re election in the first Dane county district. Elected to the assembly in 1948 she will seek the Democratic nomination in the September primary.
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Doyle
Madison
Ruth B. Doyle
Dane County
Assembly
Dancer Dies in Fire at Helsinki Ballet
In Helsinki Finland Ballet dancer Aino Nyman perished when her cellophane costume ignited during a rehearsal causing fatal burns while fellow dancers stood by unable to help. Investigators report the tragedy occurred Monday and authorities are reviewing safety standards.
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Helsinki
Finland
Aino Nyman
New Glarus Social Page Marked by 77th Birthday
Mrs Melchior Schiesser Sr was feted Friday afternoon in New Glarus by relatives including Mrs Clarence J Hoesly and Mrs Millard Tschudy. Numerous guests from nearby towns attended and other locals hosted visits and gatherings through the week.
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New Glarus
Mrs. Millard Tschudy
Clarence J. Hoesly
Melchior Schiesser Jr
Blanchardville
Melchior Schiesser Sr
Mmes
J. A. Freitag
Oswald Altman
John Z. Durst
Anna Hefty
Fred Tschudy
Thomas Hefty
Rose Opferman
Barbara Werndli
Alvin Ott
Mollie Frick
Mike Ho
Maynard Hefty
Boulder Junction
Kate Neff
Oshkosh
Walter Mills
Margaret
Chicago
Barbara Marty
Hosea Sandridge
Belleville
Dick Elmer
Madison
Paul Altman
Jefferson
Ohio
Michener to Retire After 30 Years in Congress
Rep Earl Michener of Michigan said he will retire at end of term citing his wife’s ill health. The veteran Republican foe served three decades in Congress and announced the decision today.
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Michener
Washington
Earl €. Michener
Mich
Congress
Donna Gordon dresses at Becker's Leader and more
The Busy Housewife note highlights Don na Gordon cotton dresses from Becker's Leader in sizes 10 to 52 with half sizes, priced $2.98 to $3.95, plus a range by Doran Gordon and Claire Tiffany in cottons and prints. Also advertised Maggie magnetic memo bulletin at Baker's Book store for $1.20 and Pat pencils in gold and silver for $2.50.
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Becker's Leader
Donna Gordon
Becker’s Leader
Becker's
Doran Gordon
Claire Tiffany
Maggie
Baker's Book Store
Summer Home Goods and Catalina Swimwear at LEE'S Store
Warm weather signals lawn chair covers and plastic coated canvas by the yard at 89 cents to 1.50 a yard with green, orange, and white stripes and waterproofing. VACATION DAYS arrive with Catalina swimsuits in one and two piece styles featuring Nylo knit Lastex and nylon blends in bright California colors at LEE'S store.
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Etter's
ETTER
Crystal Blue Lake
North Woods
Lee’s
Catalina
Lee's
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Evening Times
Anna Blum
Gottfried S. Tochterman
American Legion
Harold Scherer
New Glarus Commercial Club
Co. H
Emery A. Odell
Herman L. Gloege
W. A. Schuetze
Fr. L. Ball and Son
T. J. Corning
Kalamazoo
Rep
Fis
America
Peo
Ohio Valley
National Geographic Society
AFL
Oak Ridge
Norge
Froster
County of
Green
State of
Frank A. Buehler
Otto Klemm
Hiway
Altman
Mary Lou Dahnke
John Dahnke
Margaret Solliran
Stoughton
Fred Kehtli
Mt. Horeb
Emma Freitag
Hillsboro
Roger Hefty
Casper Thonand
Ella Rindy
Miss" la Venne “Jenson
Koy
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