World Faithful Prepare for Gala Easter Services
The Associated Press reports Easter observances worldwide focus on the resurrection message The Lord is risen. Jerusalem hosts pilgrims on Good Friday despite recent tensions Rome plans for Pope Pius XII radio and Eurovision broadcasts US sites include Radio City and Walter Reed Bethesda sunrise services Arlington National Cemetery and Bald Knob Mountain Illinois draw crowds up to 10000.
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Associated Press
United States
Old Jerusalem
Arctic Circle
Jerusalem
Middle East
Christ
Rome
St. Peter's Square
Pius
Vatican Radio
Radio Free Europe
New York City
Constituton
Boston
Radio City Music Hall
New York
Protestant Council of the City
Washington, D. C
Walter Reed Army Medical Center
Naval Medical Center
Bethesda
Knights Templar
Arlington National Cemetery
Bald Knob Mountain
Illinois
Ten Die in Fire At Jersey Home
Jersey Shore Pa Ten members of the Flock family including eight children and the grandmother Maude Blair perished when a two story frame house burned and exploded on the town's outskirts. Terance Flock 34 a truck driver died beside two of his children. Mrs Flock escaped with minor burns as the home burned to the ground.
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Jersey Shore
Terance Flock
Maude Blair
Herman Seichrist
Richard Edwards
Flock
National Guard Quota for Area Unit Reduced
Co. K Green County’s National Guard unit saw its quota cut to 120 officers and enlisted men in a government move to trim divisions and reserve outfits Capt Glenn L Kubly announced the order yesterday The 128th Infantry Regiment of the 32nd Division has already lost 121 men as quotas drop when units fail to replace personnel within a week
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Co. K
Green County
National Guard
Glenn L. Kubly
128Th Infantry
Easter church services light up Monroe schedule
Monroe residents anticipate Easter with a full slate of services and events across churches. Sunrise service at Grace Lutheran features speaker David Cox, with a brass quartet. Masses at St Victor’s, and services at St John’s UCC Immanuel EUB First Universalist. Knights Templar service at Masonic Temple, egg hunt for children at Robert G. Rote home, and free transport by Monroe Moose Lodge for those ill or disabled. R. F. Kneifel to speak at IOOF hall on A New Song for All Men of Good Will.
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Monroe
Monroe Christian Youth Council
Grace Lutheran Church
David Cox
Hamline University
St. Paul
Deanne Bowman
Marian Kundert
Donald Heren
George
Jud) Kindschi
Anita Ainsworth
Mary Ellen Summeril
Methodist Church Men’s Club
St. John’s United Church of Christ
Immanuel Eub
First Universalist Church
St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church
Zilmer- Riley American Legion Post
Monroe Moose Lodge
R. F. Kneifel
Watchtower Society
IOOF
Annual 4-H Speaking Contest Opens April 9
Miss Helen Green announced plans for the annual 4-H speaking contest. Junior contestants aged 10 to 14 will present three to five minutes while seniors aged 15 to 21 will deliver four to eight minutes. Monroe area juniors compete Wednesday at the Courthouse and New Glarus area juniors Thursday at New Glarus High School. Seniors and junior winners meet April 21 at Monticello High School after the contests begin at 8 p.m.
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Helen Green
Monroe Area
Courthouse
New Glarus
New Glarus High School
Monticello High School
Shipping season near Houghton boosted by Coast Guard Woodrush
The 1958 shipping season on Lake Superior moves closer as the Coast Guard cutter Woodrush arrives near Houghton Michigan signaling the start of operations. The arrival marks a key milestone for maritime activity on the lake and supports safety and navigation during the upcoming season.
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Houghton
Mich
Lake Superior
Coast Guard
Woodrush
Rainy Easter Predicted Across Monroe and Midwest
A storm system from the Dakotas and Iowa brought steady rain, thunder, and lightning, dampening Easter finery as raincoats rise in popularity. The weather bureau said most regions will see fair weather tomorrow, with farmers welcoming the rainfall.
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Monroe
Midwest
Dakotas
Iowa
Weather Bureau
Tree Planter Reservations Open for Large Plantings
George Gramling assistant county agent reminds that county owned tree planter reservations must be made at the county extension office in the Courthouse. Planting groups with more than 1 000 plants will receive the planter this spring. Several farmers with 1 000 plus trees have not booked and may hinder routing. Free trees from Green County Conservation League and free multiflora rose from Wisconsin Conservation Department expected soon.
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George Gramling
Gamling
Green County Conservation League
Wisconsin Conservation Department
Monroe Chamber Set to Meet Monday in City Bank Room
Monroe Chamber of Commerce directors and members will hold their April meeting Monday at 7:30 p.m. in the public meeting room of the First National Bank. The retail committee meets Monday at noon in the Eugene hotel. A luncheon is scheduled for 11:30 a.m. April 14 to discuss the proposed Christmas Kickoff parade with Ted Sophie of Beloit Chamber explaining Beloit’s program. Lowell Markwardt and retail committee members are in charge of parade arrangements.
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Monroe Chamber of Commerce
First National Bank
Eugene
Ted Sophie
Beloit Chamber of Commerce
Lowell Markwardt
Monroe
City Juvenile Admits To Charges of Theft
A Monroe juvenile was picked up by city police yesterday for allegedly taking $5.84 from an envelope under a milk bottle. The youth admitted the theft during questioning and was turned over to juvenile authorities.
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Monroe
Alois Milz
16Th Street
Lana Turner's Daughter Kills Man in Beverly Hills
Cheryl Crane, 14, stabbed John Stompanato in Miss Turner’s bedroom after he allegedly threatened the actress. Stompanato, linked to Mickey Cohen, died at the scene. Cheryl and Turner were taken to the Beverly Hills police station. Cheryl was placed in juvenile custody.
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Hollywood
Lana Turner
Cheryl Crane
Johnny Stompanato
Miss Turner
Stompanato
Beverly Hills
Clinton Anderson
Cheryl
Serene
Stephen Crane
Anderson
Acapulco
Mex
Chief Anderson
Turner
Happy Valley School
Ojai
Calif
Crane
Artie Shaw
Henry J
Bob) Topping
Lex Barker
Mickey Cohen
Los Angeles
Helen Gilbert
Woodstock
Ill
Carmine
Easter Dance To Be Monday
A dinner for all attending the 9th annual Easter Ball will be at the Swiss Wheel restaurant at 7 p.m. Monday before the dance. The semi formal event starts at 9 p.m. at the Monroe Armory, sponsored by Co. K Green County's National Guard. Proceeds aid the summer encampment mess fund. Sgt Merle Roberson leads the grand march at 11 p.m. Roberson has been a top advance ticket seller. Red white and blue decor will adorn the Armory. Louis Calvit's 10 piece orchestra will perform.
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Monroe
Co. K. Green County
National Guard
Merle Robertson
Robertson
Louis Calvit
Cancer Crusade Drives Fund to Support Cancer Fight
The American Cancer Society in Green County began its 15th annual Crusade this month with neighbor to neighbor drives for one week. Mrs. Ralph Bridge and Mrs. Burnette Painter were named leaders for the county effort which raised slightly more than $500. The local board lists officers and notes Green County’s high Crusade record and a three fold attack on cancer through research education and service with funds allocated accordingly.
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American Cancer Society
Green County
Ralph Bridge
Juda
Burnette Painter
Monroe
Frank Deininger
H F. Zingg
New Glarus
Lydia Miller
Wisconsin
Society
National Office For
Monroe Lions Plan Fifth Minstrel Show At High School
The Monroe City Band and Monroe Lions Club announce their 5th annual Madcap Minstrel Show to be staged April 22 and 23 at 8 p m in the high school auditorium. Tickets go on sale, with Mrs Allan F Barnard directing and producing. The program includes a full pit orchestra, interludes, and a style parade featuring eight girls with the latest fashions.
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Monroe City Band
Monroe Lions Club Today
Allan F. Barnard
Charles Figi
Charles Buehler
William Gyure
Robert Buehler
al Goodmiller
Nathan Goetz
Daniel Ault
Barnard
James Gordee
Joan Swiggum
Fritz Wenger
Hollis Schilt
Anita Ainsworth
Frederick S. Voegeli
George
Jud) Kindschi
Donald Heeren
Thomas Fritz
Charles Figs
Charles Mathias
J. T
Duke) Etter Jr
Forrest Kubly
P. J. Conners
Donald Ripp
Greenlease ransom case figure charged in Illinois shooting
Sandra June O'Day, tied to the Greenlease kidnapping case, faces assault with intent to murder charges after allegedly shooting Garland McGarvey in a quarrel at his Madison Illinois home. Police say McGarvey and his son Thomas were armed and O'Day was visiting. McGarvey wounded and hospitalized.
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Greenlease
Illinois
Madison
Ill
Sandra June O'Day
Asault
Garland E. McGarvey
Thomas
McGarvey
Barnes Hospital
St. Louis
Carl Austin Hall
Bobby Greenlease
Kansas City
O’day
Fire destroys Ace of Clubs restaurant and club in Madison
A 2 story building housing the Ace of Clubs restaurant and a night club was gutted by a two alarm fire driven by 30 mph winds. Damage around 175000. Two families on the second floor escaped unharmed losing belongings. Firefighters battled the basement blaze five hours, suspecting a gas leak or faulty wiring.
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Madison
Leo F. Welch
Charles Bradley
Carlos
Dale
Air Force
William M. Stacey Jr
Barbara
Staceys
Linda
Chicago
Bradley
Welch
Banks end Saturday hours in Monroe with new weekday schedule
Monroe banks observed their final Saturday hours today as a new schedule takes effect Monday. Beginning next week banks will operate Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., including Thursday afternoons, and Friday evening hours from 7 to 9. No Saturday banking will be offered.
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Monroe
Green County 4-H members win state honors
Two Green County youths receive national level 4-H recognition. Marjorie Deppeler will attend a two week camp on Stony Lake Michigan in late July to early August. Roger Stauffacher will represent Wisconsin at the National 4-H Camp in Washington D C in mid June.
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Green County
Washington, D. C
Wisconsin
William Figi Jr
Jordan Township
Figi
University of Wisconsin
Roger
Deppeler
Washington, D.C
Camp Miniwanca
Helen Woodward
Marjory
Doppeler Farm
Clover Sisters of
Monroe
Clarence Club
Spring Grove Honest Workers
James
Brodhead High School
Kathryn
Poplar Grove School
Green County Teachers College
Pleasant Grove
Juta
Roger Stauffacher
Stauffacher
Highway 81
Castro's drive for freedom enters final war phase
Fidel Castro declares total war against Batista as tensions mount in Havana. Government vows no general strike though Castro urges mass protests after Easter while rebels amass in Sierra Maestra and streets grow quiet across Cuba. Batista commands 38,000 troops facing about 2,000 mountain guerrillas.
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Havana
Fidel Castro
Fulgencio Batista
Castro
Catholic Church
Cuban Confederation of Labor
Cuba
Batista
Sierra Maestra
Oriente
Guerrila
Gonzalo Guell
California Area Levee Break Endangers Ranch Land
A major break in the Hogin Levee near Modesto caused water to spill over thousands of acres of ranch land in Stanislaus County. Sheriff Dan Kelsay said there is no immediate damming option. The break arrives as California faced further rain after being declared a major disaster area by President Eisenhower.
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San Francisco
San Joaquin
Stanislaus County
Dan Kelsay
Hogin
Modesto
California
Eisenhower
Carrier Coregidor Reaches Azores After Storm Damage
The battered U S aircraft carrier Coregidor limped into Port Ponta Delgada Azores to land four crewmen injured in storms Tuesday and to undertake repairs.
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Port Ponta Delgada
Azores
U. S
Coregidor
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