UW Sophomores Doing Good Jobs
Wisconsin sophomores steadied the Badger football season under new coach Ivy Williamson. Notable performers included linebackers Jim Hammond and Ed Withers, end Pat O’Donahue, end Joe Ranch, center Jack Kelly, and backs Deral Teteak and Bill Lane. Offense featured Johnny Coatta, Gene Felker, and Rollie Strehlow as standout players.
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Jack Burke
Madison
Wisconsin
Ivy Williamson
Williamson
Badgers
Jim Hammond
Appleton
Ed Withers
Ohio State
Pat O’donahue
Eau Claire
Dave Schreiner
Associated Press
Joe Ranch
Chicago
Jack Kelly
Fond du Lac
Bill Lane
Edgerton
Deral Teteak
Oshkosh
Johnny Coatta
Odin. Mich
Gene Felker
Milwaukee
Rollie Strehlow
Wausau
Illinois
Navy
Fluorine in Water Cuts Tooth Decay in Newburg
Fluorine added to Newburg New York drinking water for three years reduced children's tooth troubles by about 30 percent, a finding announced at the American Public Health association meeting. Kingston, only 30 miles away, served as a comparison with no fluorine in its water.
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New York
American Public Health Association
Newburg
N. Y
Kingston
Evans Elected Schoolmasters Head at Madison West Meeting
E. O. Evans, Monroe schools superintendent, was elected president of the local schoolmasters club at Madison West high. Durward McVey of New Glarus was named secretary. Monroe attendees included Evans T. R. Holyoke and Otto W. Lund.
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E. O. Evans
Monroe
Madison West High
Durward McVey
New Glarus
Evans
T. R. Holyoke
Otto W. Lund
Green County Normal School
John H. Falter Dies at Janesville
John H. Falter, 78, a longtime Milwaukee Road railroad engineer and Janesville resident, died Monday at Mercy Hospital after a stroke on October 18. Born May 22, 1871 in Janesville, he retired from the Milwaukee Road in 1939 after 50 years of service. He married Cecelia Pierce in 1897. they celebrated their golden anniversary in 1947. Survivors include two sons John R. and Lester P. Falter of Janesville, two granddaughters Patricia Mae and Carol Pierce Falter, and a sister William Schmitt of Janesville. He was member of Odd Fellows Lodge No. 90 and Brotherhood of Railway Engineers and Firemen.
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John H. Falter
Milwaukee Railroad
Janesville
Mercy Hospital
Mr. Falter
Milwaukee Road
Cecelia Pierce
Monticello
Faler
Odd Fellows Lodge, No. 90
Brotherhood of Railway Engineers and Firemen
John R
Lester P. Falter
Patricia Mae
Carol Pierce Falter
William Schmitt
Cubs Sign Brockett for Janesville Assignment
The Chicago Cubs signed Ralph Brockett a star second baseman from the Madison industrial league to a contract. He will be assigned to Janesville in the Wisconsin state league for the 1950 season.
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Janesville
Ralph Brockett
Madison
At Cubs
Abbot Pennings Celebrates 70th Entrance Anniversary
West de Pere Wisconsin Abbot Bernard H Pennings founder of St Norbert College celebrates the 70th anniversary since joining the Norbertine order born in Holland he established the order in 1893 and St Norbert College in 1898 at age 88 he is believed to be the third oldest in the order worldwide.
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West de Pere
Bernard H. Pennings
St. Norbert College
Norbertine Order
Holland
Abbot Pennings
Round Grove Homemakers Meet At Monroe Home
Nineteen members and one guest gathered yesterday at Mrs. Gilbert Dettwiler’s Monroe residence for the Round Grove Homemakers club. Lessons on landscaping and a citizenship report were provided, with Christmas fair plans discussed and prizes awarded to Mrs. Dettwiler, Mrs. Lehr, and Mrs. Benkert. The next meeting will be hosted by Mrs. Walter Schild on Route 4 in Monroe.
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Round Grove Homemakers Club
Gilbert Dettwiler
Route 4
Monroe
William Lehr
Edward Saunders
John Rieder
Henry E. Babler
Arthur Benkert
Walter E. Wyss
Mmes. Dettwiler
Mmes. Dettwiler, Lehr and Benkert
Walter Schild
Mrs. Chandler Dies At Doylestown Pa
Mrs. Alice Swartz Chandler died at age 85 in Doylestown Pennsylvania on October 16. Born in Jefferson township Fairfield she moved to Dakota Illinois with her parents where she wed Prof W W Chandler a teacher at the Dakota Independent school for Boys. Survived by daughter Grace son William Francis last surviving family member in Monroe area niece Mrs H E Sweetwood and nephew Harry Swartz plus many great nieces and nephews. Her last visit to Monroe was in 1934.
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Alice Swartz Chandler
Doylestown
H. E. Sweetwood
Harry Swartz
Monroe
Reuben Shaw Dies at 65 Former NEA President
Philadelphia report states Dr. Reuben T. Shaw former president of the National Education Association has died at age 65. He collapsed unexpectedly yesterday in the Philadelphia Board of Education building where he was serving as temporary coordinator of science courses for the city’s school system.
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Reuben Shaw
Philadelphia
Reuben T. Shaw
The
National Education Association
Board of Education
Radio mics shrink to coat size with tiny ton development
A new line of radio microphones reaches miniature scale about the size of an overcoat but weighs a ton. The compact devices promise concealment and broad deployment for broadcasting. Researchers highlight portable reception and enhanced sound fidelity for stealth uses.
Czech bishops okays oath and salaries under pressure
Prague reports bishops authorize priests to accept state salaries and swear loyalty to the people’s democratic regime with a caveat that it must not violate God church and human rights. The stance signals a retreat from earlier opposition to the church control law amid threats of arrest and prosecution. Archbishop Matocha led eleven bishops in signing the statement. Archbishop Beran remains confined.
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Prague
Josef Matocha
Olomouc
Josef Beran
St. Vitus
Mrs. John Wallen Dies at Mt. Horeb
Mrs. John Wallen, 86, mother of Giles Wallen of New Glarus, died Tuesday at her Mt. Horeb home after a long illness. Services set for 1:30 p m Friday at Gesme Funeral Home and 2 p m at Mt. Horeb Lutheran Church with Rev E R Anderson officiating. Burial in Mt. Horeb cemetery.
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New Glarus
John Wallen
Giles Wallen
Mt. Horeb
Gesme Funeral
Mt. Horeb Lutheran Church
E. R. Anderson
Euchre Tournament Set at Legion Home
An eight week euchre tourney starts tonight at the Legion home on Old Argyle road. Players must attend six of eight weekly meetings to qualify for the final awards and the event uses the Lewis system to balance skill levels. A repeat run may occur after the holidays based on response.
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Legion
Old Argyle Road
Nephrews pallbear for Anna Elmer in Monticello church
Six nephews served as pallbearers at Anna Elmer’s funeral held Sunday at Zwingli Evangelical and Reformed Church. Burial followed at Highland Cemetery. Out-of-town attendees from Wisconsin towns included New Glarus Madison Fond du Lac Monroe Ft. Atkinson Milwaukee Albany and others. Want ads noted as big producers.
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Elmer
Monticello
Anna Elmer
Zwingli Evanglical
Delores
Fond du Lac
Sidney Boyum
Herman Marty
Karl Klassy
Madison
M. H. Stauffacher
Roscoe Smith
Emma Jenny
Caroline
Mae Klassy
Frank Pierce
Raymond
Emil Ritschard
Carl Miller
Monroe
E. R. Klassy
Ft. Atkinson
William Gray
Milwaukee
Roger Klassy
Henry B. Hoesly
New Glarus
Nathan Crouch
Albany
U S Steel Reports 39 Million Income Amid CIO Strike
United States Steel Corp. reports net income of 39,171,144 dollars for the third quarter, equal to 1.26 a common share, as CIO union workers walk out. Directors declare a 50 cent dividend payable Dec 10 to holders of record Nov 4, noting earnings fall from prior periods due to strike related output decline.
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New York
United States Steel Corp
U. S. Steel
Origin of the Term Midshipman Traced to Navy Roles
The term midshipman originated from boys carrying orders between officers in the aftercastle and sailors in the forecastle, placing them amidships. The definition notes their position and duties as historical context.
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State
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Chicago Cubs
Brockett
Heart of Aime
Norbert
News of the Homemakers
Round Grove Club
Legion Home
U.S. Steel
Felka
Lo Ely
Wonder
Trukenbrod
S. Kempfert
Blumer
Ford-Hopkins
A. J. Wietzke
Certified Public Accountant
Fred J. Blumer
11Th Street
U. S. Naval Academy
Hoffer’s
Bruni-Miller Company
12Th Street
Hudson
National Automobile Dealers Association
Ana Sr Merit
Heuer Sales CO
17Th Avenue
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