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Waukesha Daily Freeman

Location

Waukesha, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

Aug 30, 1948

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Coast Steels Self for Hurricane Due Tonight

Coast Steels prepared for a powerful Atlantic hurricane rushing toward Cape Hatteras with warnings extending to Virgins Capes and Carolinas. Forecasters predicted dangerous winds and high seas as the storm aimed toward the Outer Banks, with residents urged to seek shelter and authorities monitoring escape routes and coastlines for rapid changes.

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Oil Stove Fire Damages Kitchen, Minor Blaze Reported

A kitchen oil stove caused a small fire with minor damage. Fire department officials said flames were contained quickly and no pets were harmed. Report notes a large area nearby and mentions tomato seedlings in a greenhouse setting amid erratic mentions of local places and names.

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Weather Forecast Fragment Summary

Fragmented OCR weather item shows vague forecast regions and temps. Mentions temperate zone and temperatures around 72 to 89 degrees with scattered terms about planets and celestial references. The readable facts are limited and unclear about specific locations or times.

Young Men Register for Draft in County Line

Draft registration began as29 men 18 to 25 lined up at Bakth city hall and Board 78 opened doors. By noon 59 veterans and non veterans had registered, some arriving with families. The proclamation carried the phrase Whereas and explained the nation’s call to armed service.

Grorgd Luehring United States of America United States Draft Board 78 Bakth Waulesha

Widow Hunter Seeks a Moneyed Ohio Bride in Wisconsin Tale

Philip Sehlerseher, a shy Minnesota farmhand, announced he is in the market for a wife and plans to marry soon, hoping for a wealthy Ohio woman with a happy home. His tale drew national interest after a newspaper visit, with Seattle and other cities receiving inquiries about his ideal spouse. Meanwhile, three local registrants for military drafts and two groups of women guided by Mrs Flora Weber waited in the meeting room to sign and verify items on a tally sheet.

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Registration Schedule for Waukeshe Age Group 18 to 25

Registration for ages 18 through 25 takes place on the second floor of Waukesharity hall and in the Oconomowog armory. Hours are 8 am to 6 pm daily except Sundays and Labor Day. Dates specify birth years from 1923 to 1930 with separate days per year, and present armed services members and U S diplomatic employees abroad are not required to register.

Waukeshe Waukesharity Hall Oconomowog Armed Services U. S

War draft registration scene described by veterans and families

The article recalls a draft registration day with veterans and civilians offering views. Aged registration cards and small certificates were bought by some veterans, while others, like Bob Baugh and Dave Evang, discuss implications for dependents and future service. Baby Joseph Edward Priesgen slept as families spoke of the process.

Weber Bob Baugh Waukesha Air Corp Dave Evang Genesee Nor Bursa Dave Kiddie Priesgon Pewaukee Farm Joseph Edward Priesgen Bob Tittmann

Underground figure Stevens linked to 1930s Communist work

Whittaker Chambers identified Alexander Stevens as the man he knew as J Peters during wartime Communist activity in Washington. Stevens, questioned by the House Un American Activities Committee, refused to answer about leadership roles or any prior knowledge of Chambers or Alger Hiss. He stated he was born in Cap, Czechoslovakia, and came to New York in 1924, claiming not to be a citizen and denying party membership details.

New York Whittaker Chambers Comunist Alexander Stevens Peters Washington Chambers Stevens Getord Chambers Time Magazine U. S Committee Robert Stripeng Cruel Stripling Daily Worker J. Peters Alger Hiss Communist Party Joh McDowell Penn Scevens Cap Czechoslovakia

Milwaukee man Loyd Hintz dies by self-inflicted shot

A Milwaukee man, Loyd Hintz, was found dead on Woods Road near Muskago this morning at 8 o clock. Authorities say death was by his own action. A note on his body cited health as the reason. Police report he shot himself with a 30 caliber rifle. Separately, Wisconsin began peacetime draft registrations with about 192000 youths aged 18 to 26, starting at 40 draft boards for the 25-year-olds.

Milwaukee Woods Road Muskago Madison Wis Wisconsin

Heat Wave Returns Then Brief Relief Across State

A week long heat spell across the state eases briefly but forecasters warn a new heat surge will form tomorrow. Widespread drought grips Waukesha County with crop and pasture damage, trees shedding leaves early and temperatures fluctuating from 63 to near 90 degrees. Thunderstorms brought scattered rain, though most southern areas stayed dry as heat waves push toward record August levels and a high statewide near 95 was logged at Watertown.

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Fine Cab Driver Who Hit Cripple

A Waulesha cab driver who hit a pedestrian was fined $10 and costs by Judge Scott Lowry for speeding in the city limits. Clarence Kabel, 102 Saxster St, struck George Diehl, 56, on W Atala Street Monday night. Diehl was on crutches. Police Chief Harold Owens tests field that Kabel was going 30 mph in a 28 mph zone. Kabel claimed he did not know how fast he was going and that it was between 20 and 25. Diehl received multiple cuts and bruises and is at Waukesha Memorial Hospital. Grob Fined $50 and Costs. license revoked for one year for drunken driving. former city attorney of Waukesna. Grob was apprehended Saturday night. car weaved. A Milwaukee youth was fined $10 for operating a vehicle after dark without proper authority. John A. Vonhaus, 18, was arrested in Brookfield for driving a motorcycle after dark with only an instructional permit. Harry W. Noble Jr., 21, was fined $10 for driving without a license. authorities found he had an instruction permit but no licensed driver present. A correction notes Tony Mandiola, 1237 The Strand, as the correct name in a previous court story.

Waulesha Scott Lowry Clarence Kabel Saxster St George[ Dich W. Atala Street Dich Harold Owens Kabel Diehl Waukesha Memorial Hospital Groh Waukesha Athoney Rissell Grob Prospect Waukesna Greb W. Mainst Mapleave Owens Gigh Policn Milwaukee John A. Vonhaus Brookfield Harry W. Noble, Jr W. College Ave Noble Mukwonago Alex Melandes Tony Mandiola The Strand

Empty Cottages Burn Near Pewaukee Lake Blaze Threatens Buena Vista

Waukesha deputies searched the ruins of a Pewaukee lake cottage destroyed by fire early Monday. An itinerant laborer William Thiel was suspected to have wandered inside and died. Two other cottages were damaged as the blaze, detected by Mrs Kosidowski at about 1:50 am, threatened Buena Vista. Fire crews from Delafield and Hartland contained the flames. Occupants included Mr and Mrs Ed Kosidowski and Mr and Mrs Ed Zyblockl.

Buena Vista Waukesha County Pewaukee Lake William Tiger) Thiel Delafield Hartland Ed Kosidowski Ed Zyblckl Kosidowski Zyblockl

Four Tiff in Tavern All Lose in Court

Four people pleaded guilty after a tavern quarrel near Lake Nagawicka. Ervin Hoft, Henry Wittenbel, and Mr and Mrs Arthur Lamp were fined 10 dollars and costs for disorderly conduct following a small brawl when one member swung at the bartender.

Ervin Hoft Melafield Henry Wittenbel Mashotah Arthur Lamp Nashotah Lake Nagawicka Sheriffs Department

Courtesy Month Reason for Smile in Waukesha

Over 250 Waukesha salespeople participate as 40 stores and two banks join a Courtesy month drive. Shoppers rate clerks for prizes of 23, 15, and 20 dollars while deputies judge courteous driving in a citywide effort to reward helpfulness and safe behavior.

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Sunday Crashes Injure Three in Waukesha County Towns

Three people were injured in separate Sunday crashes in Waukesha County. Gordon Bohrer of Muskego suffered head and leg injuries when his car collided with William Gebel of Hales Corners on Yo and Woods road. Bohrer was treated at Waukesha Memorial Hospital and released. Gebel’s car was traveling on Highway Y while Rohrer’s was eastbound on Woods road. The second crash near the intersection of Highway Y and Woods road also damaged both vehicles. In Delafield, Benjamin Hagen and Erling Brie of Milwaukee were treated for cuts and bruises after their car struck a field dike following a blinding glare from oncoming lights on Highway 80 about 500 feet east of Highway E.

Waukesha County Gordon Bohrer Muskego Walter G. Bohrer William Gebel Hales Waukesha Memorial Hospital Woods Road Gebel Highway Y Delafield Hagen

Body found in mail sack in New York laundry truck

Police recovered the body of a Bronx laundry truck driver killed and placed in a mail sack inside his truck. Identified as Georges Pedemicus, the missing man had been sought since Friday after his wife reported him absent. The case is under police investigation with no arrest announced.

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Four Harmon Brothers Reunite After 40-Year Split

Henry Harmon of Waukesha hosts a weekend reunion with brothers Claude of Phoenix Clyde of Los Angeles and Richard of Ajo Arizona. The Harmons trace roots to Indiana and Brazil and pursued separate paths before gathering again after four decades.

Fames McCrory Freening State Harmen Brothers Henry Harmon Westowne Ave Waukesha Motorco Waukesha Claude Phoenix Arizona Clyde Los Angeles Calif Richard Ajo Arizona Harmon Boys French Lick Ind Brazil Henr Hagmon

Tragic Plane Crash Kills 37 In Minnesota Bluff

Mystery surrounds a passenger jet wreck that plunged into a 550 foot Mississippi river bluff near Fountain City Wisconsin. Authorities say the storm battered craft, possible structural failure or wind shear led to the disaster. 37 bodies recovered, several identifiable, many missing. Rescue amid rattlesnakes and rugged terrain continues as investigators, including the NACA board, assess cause and wind effects.

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