Swiss Colony grows leadership in cheese gift business
The Swiss Colony, based in Monroe Green County, is a major mail order cheese gift firm with Swiss heritage. Founder Raymond R. Kubly built it from a home basement operation in 1926 into a nationwide brand shipping hundreds of thousands of pounds yearly. The firm emphasizes quality aging, attractive packaging, and a strong community presence with annual employee events and a Swiss-themed inn at the Wisconsin state fair.
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Monroe
America
Union
Green County
Raymond R. Kubly
United States
Kubly
University of Wisconsin
Switzerland
Lynch
Carl Marty Jr
Ray Kubly
Milwaukee policemen quartet earns radio fame
The Milwaukee Police Department quartet known as the Royce Barbershop group is gaining fame as radio and television performers. Lead singer Henry Kresnicka is joined by Ralph Rogers, tenor, William Brandes, baritone, and Alvin Pfeiffer, bass, in the musical foursome from the Pretzel metropolis.
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Milwaukee Royce
Milwaukee Police Department
Henry Kresnicka
Ralph Rogers
William Brandes
Alvin Pfeiffer
Swiss Adapts Self For Tasty Recipes
Swiss adapts self for tasty recipes with simple cheese and pasta ideas. A corn beef and Swiss version with sauerkraut on rye sandwich is grilled hot from the skillet. Also suggests macaroni with aged Swiss and browned onions baked in pie dough and cheese pie variations.
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Green County
Switzerland
Wisconsin Sends 8000 Cheese Samples To Nine States
The Wisconsin dairy promotion division distributed 8000 one ounce samples of natural cheese in June to nine states and the District of Columbia. Most packages went to convention luncheons and dinners. The department reports the samples proved popular and received many comments.
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Wisconsin
Dairy Promotion Division
State Department of Agriculture
District of Columbia
Rich Vitamin Supply Contained in Cheese
Cheese made from whole milk or high cream content provides vitamins A and D. Vitamin A supports growth and general well being, making cheese beneficial for all ages.
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