Monroe adopts four year curriculum to boost student opportunities
The Board of Education approved a new four year high school plan led by principal Lloyd Nielsen. The revision raises credits to 18 with added math and science units and two plus units in special areas. It emphasizes counseling and aims at preparing students for college, vocational paths, or general development.
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Monroe
Board of Education
Lloyd Nielsen
Nielsen
Edmund R. Anderson
Fred Simpson
James Speerschneider
Charles Mowbray
Nancy Spoerry
Cramer Houser
PTA
Monroe Evening Times
Driving Course Approved by School Board
The board approved a summer driver education course after Charles Mowbray outlined tentative plans to add driving practice to instruction. A car may be provided through local dealer cooperation with dual controls, gas and insurance paid by the system. Up to 48 students may enroll. discussion on fees continues. Also approved were summer school repairs and painting at several schools and facility upgrades. Commencement speaker Dean Le Roy Luberg set for June 5. Junior prom May 16 and baccalaureate June 1. Classes resume September 4. Miss Margaret Fisher will not return, taking a job in Beaver Dam.
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Charles Mowbray
Lincoln
East
Ludlow
South
LeRoy Luberg
University of Wisconsin
D. L. Huenink
Margaret Fisher
Beaver Dam
Copter Loses in Race With Stork in Canada
Michael Ronald Fidler was born aboard a Canadian air force helicopter 1,500 feet above northern Manitoba. The 8% pounder baby and his mother Mrs. Gerald Fidler, 20, are in good condition at the military hospital in Ft. Churchill. The helicopter was transporting Mrs. Fidler from Gilliam, 165 miles south of Ft. Churchill, to a Mid-Canada Line radar station.
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FT. Churchill
Man
Michael Ronald Fidler
Manitoba
Gerald Fidler
Fidler
Gilliam
Mid-Canada Line
Banks Open Full Day Tomorrow Under New Thursday Schedule
Monroe banks will operate a full day on Thursdays for the first time this week under the new hours. First National Bank and Commercial and Savings Bank will also observe Friday night hours from 7 to 9 this week. Both banks will remain closed on Saturdays.
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Monroe
First National Bank
Commercial and Savings Bank
Satisfactory Progress On Monroe High School Project
Monroe's new high school project shows progress with some phases ahead and others behind schedule. The monthly report cites work by architect Jerry Mullins and contractor C J Droessler with superintendent Walter Zahnzinger and tradesmen Norman Harper Arthur Stark. Frost delays slab pours for Unit B while heating plant and coal storage slabs are done and Unit B insulation arrives for roof. Unit A wall forming begins after footing completion.
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Monroe
T. R. Holyoke
Board of Education
Jerry Mullins
Madison
C. J. Droessler
Walter Zahnzinger
Droessler
Norman Harper
Berman Electric
Arthur Stark
Welch Plumbing Co
Holyoke
Campaign Expense Reports For City Election Candidates
City hall records show Victor N. Schiller mayor elect spent 152.19 and Brooks J. Dunwiddie 148.87 in pre election costs. Other candidates listed specific expenses with Philip H. Darling 57.88 and John H. Lowe 43.21 among those reporting, while several unopposed candidates reported no election expenses.
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Victor N. Schiller
Brooks J. Dunwiddie
Schiller
Dunwiddie
Philip H. Darling
John H. Lowe
G. Fred Galli
Alfred H. Henning Jr
Helen L. Gempeler
Sebastian Laeser Jr
Fifth Ward
Joseph D. Viney
Roger Elmer
Fred Glauser
Dina Speich
Fouth
Herman L. Schindler
Marshall L. Peterson
Green County
German steel strike near end as union accepts wage rise
In Düsseldorf a tentative settlement ends a stoppage by about 200000 West German steelworkers. Union leaders accepted a compromise wage increase equating to 2.6 cents, averting a wider walkout pending ratification.
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Duesseldorf
Germany
Steinle Seeks GOP Endorsement for U.S. Senate
Wisconsin campaign coverage shows Roland Steinle pledging to back the GOP nominee chosen by delegates. He faces competition from Glenn R. Davis who may run if endorsed. Democratic Sen. William Proxmire campaigns on dairy prices and farm price issues while Patrick Lucey and Philip Kuehn clash over recession and leadership.
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Roland Steinle
U.S
Steinle
Supreme Court
Milwaukee
Appleton
Glenn R. Davis
Waukesha
U.S. Senate
Davis
Senate
GOP
Alexander Wiley
Wiley
Joseph R. McCarthy
Walter J. Kohler Jr
McCarthy
Proxmire
William Proxmire
Sparta
Congress
Eisenhower
Wisconsin
Patrick Lucey
Madison
Philip Kuehn
Lucey
Kuehn
Fire at Superior Apartment Leaves 14 Homeless
A two story Minnehaha Building fire in downtown Superior forced 14 residents to flee their apartments. The blaze began about 2 10 a m and caused about 130 000 dollars in damage. Cause is undetermined.
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Superior
Castro Rebels Seize Havana Radio TV Stations in Uprising
Fidel Castro’s rebels seized Havana’s CMQ radio and TV stations and called for a general strike. Fighting erupted in Old Havana as Batista loyalists moved into trouble districts. banks and utilities shut, telephones failed, and the national press faced disruption.
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Havana
Fidel Castro
Cuba
Fulgencio Batista
U. S. Embassy Chancery
Malecon
Eisenhower Sees Upturn Ahead. No Immediate Tax Cut
President Eisenhower stated there is no need for emergency recession action and expects the economy to improve someday. He cited unemployment rise of about 25,000 in the latest month, while defense reform and nuclear test pauses were also discussed. The president urged buying as a way to combat recession and recalled youthful boxing to counter critics.
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Washington
Eisenhower
Treasury Anderson
Congress
Secretary of Defense
Joint Chiefs of Staff
National Guard
Elisenhower
U.S
Khrushchev vows Soviet help to crush any revolts near Hungary
In Budapest Khrushchev told about 40,000 Hungarians at Tatabanya that the Soviet Union will assist to stamp out revolts threatening Hungary or neighboring Communist states. He accused Western reporters of twisting his remarks and urged Hungarians to avoid new uprisings by their own leaders.
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Budapest
Hungary
Khrushchev
U.S.S.R
Kremlin
Tatabanya
Stalinvaros
Turn, Schwing Event April 19
The Monroe Turn and Schwing Club announces its 30th annual entertainment and exhibition at 8 p.m. April 19 in Turner hall. Roy Vetterli and his orchestra will play for the program and dance. Tickets are available from officers and at the door.
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Monroe Turn and Schwing Club
Turner Hall
Roy Vetterli
Turners
Turn and Schwing Club
Monroe High to Stage Lowland Sea Opera Final Dress Rehearsals
The Monroe High School operetta The Lowland Sea by Alec Wilder will be staged Monday and Wednesday in the school auditorium with final dress rehearsals this weekend. Cast includes Dorothea Nybroton Thomas Fritz Glen Ridnour and David Riese as leads with several North School students in main roles. choir and soloists include Elaine Andrews Mary Jane Bear Barbara Dickson Janet Fey and many others. director is Eugene Schweitzer with John Niffenegger overseeing art and Barbara Dickson and Marilyn Weiler on costumes. The 70 minute program opens with a girls chorus performing Rodgers and Hammerstein numbers If I Loved You No Other Love and Oh What a Beautiful Morning.
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Monroe High School
Alec Wilder
Nantucket
Dorothea Nybroton
Thomas Fritz
Glen
Pete) Ridnour
Thea Nybroten
Janet Rupp
Diana Weeks
Marilyn Weiler
Delilah Armstrong
Angela Bregenzer
Diana Figi
Manda Flannery
Janice Park
Janet Priewe
Beverly Rattin
Mary Rieder
Phyllis Russell
Betty Wells
Fritz
Nathan Schmerse
Schindler
Virgil Leopold
Ralph Figi
Ridnour
Robert French
John Niffenegger
Thomas Marean
Kirby Weeden
Paul Priew
Lions Club Opens Fifth Annual Scholarship Drive
The Lions Club invites applications for its fifth annual scholarship to a male Monroe High School senior in the upper third. The $400 two year award requires a C average course work, personal interview, and financial need. Applications are due next Tuesday via the high school office or Lions Club mail.
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Lions Club
Henry Tschudy
Lions Scholarship
James Speerschneider
Tschudy
Monroe High School
Lions Club Board of Directors
John Usher
Roy Heeren
Hollis Elmer
Dan Ault
J.T
Duke) Etter
David Cox
Hamline University
St. Paul
Coyla Cox
Elverado Cox
Nic Durst Hits 58 Years at Schuetze's Clothing Store
Nic Durst marks the start of his 58th year with the clothing store now called Schuetze's. He earned the title Dean of Wisconsin clothing men after 40 years with his first employers Two Johns Discher and Schneider. Durst, a Brooklyn native, is the son of Nicholas S and Elizabeth Streiff Durst. his father ran hotels in Brooklyn and later the livery business in Monroe, serving two terms as sheriff.
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Nic Durst
Schuetze’s
Wisconsin
Nicholas S
Elsbeth Streiff Durst
Brooklyn
Monroe
Nic
Stock Market Edges Higher In Moderate Gains
In New York the stock market held a narrow edge to the upside amid a technical rebound. Trading was moderate with key stocks rising fractions to around a point while several issues fell. Early activity followed Tuesday’s rally that ended nine sessions of decline, though gains were pared as turnover slackened.
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New York
Road Litterbugs Cost Green County Big Cleanup Bill
Green County spent 41 dollars per mile on state highways to remove litter last year totaling 5125 dollars for 124 miles. Officials warn costs may rise due to wages and machinery. County roads lack tabulation. a spring audit will estimate true costs across 1100 miles. Sheriff Humbel sent warning letters to likely offenders.
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Green County
Samuel F. Humbel
Planning Started For Tell Pageant
Directors of the Wilhelm Tell Guild plan a three day Labor Day weekend festival in New Glarus including a Saturday parade an evening program and a street dance. Sunday features a German language play and Maennerchor program in Village Park while Monday offers an English performance.
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NEW Glarus
Times
Wilhelm Tell Guild
Maennerchor
Dr Sullivan Dies in Madison After Long Illness
Dr. Eugene S. Sullivan, a local physician and surgeon in Madison, died Tuesday after an extended illness. He served the community for many years and was respected for his medical work and service.
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Sullivan
Madison
Eugene S. Sullivan
Trucker Support Shifts as CBS Technician Strike Affects Shows
In New York City union truck drivers withdraw support for CBS technician strike. Teamsters briefly backed picket lines before rescinding. Some programs aired with limited scenery and props while CBS pledged a near normal schedule. About 1,300 IBEW members on strike across eight cities with 800 in New York. Continuous theater and network operations faced disruptions and cancellations.
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New York
New York City
Columbia Broadcasting System
Teamsters
John J. O'Rourke
Joint Council 16
Teamsters Union
CBS
Joint Council
Clo Radio
Hollywood
Skelton
Climax
Playhouse 90
International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers
San Francisco
Chicago
St. Louis
Milwaukee
Boston
Hartford
Conn
State Swiss Market Steady Amid Fair Demand
American cheese markets hold steady as distributive demand remains fair to good. Offerings stay short to about adequate with cheddars at 31 to 32 percent, daisies at 34 to 35 percent, longhorns 34 to 42, and midgets 35 to 37. Swiss cheese market steady with unchanged prices and mixed demand. Supplies remain short to barely adequate with bloc State brand 41 to 43, B 39 to 41, 34 to 36, and D 31 to 44.
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Madison
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Lke
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William Lovelace
Rudolph
Buzz) Reger
David Grams
Lovelace
Bascom Hall
University of Wisconsin, Madison
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Teamster Union
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