Legion Conference in Monroe Emphasizes Patriotism May 1 5
The 3rd District American Legion Spring Conference will be held in Monroe May 4 and 5 with a flag display from May 1 to 5. E. L. Niffenegger of Zilmer-Riley Post 84 leads as commander and chairman. Notable attendees include Lt. Gov. Jack Olson and Sen. Gordon Roseleip. FBI head J. Edgar Hoover sent greetings. The program features parades, meals, meetings, and a May Day flag observance on the courthouse lawn.
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American Legion
Monroe
E.L. Niffenegger
Zilmer-Riley Post
America
Monroe Post
McCoy
Niffenegger
Dodgeville
Veterans and Patriotic Organizations
Green
Iowa
Richland
Crawford
Grant
Legion
Uncle Sam
Monticello
VFW
Walter Laeser
Fred Felder
Robert L. Hahn
George Hoover
Explorer Scouts
Barneveld
Monroe Fire Department
National Guard
WRC
Eagles
Charles Soddy
Rov
Jack Olson
Gordon Roseleip
Barbara Bjoraker
Madison
George Williams
Reedstown
J. Edgar Hoover
FBI
Resolutions Committee
Williams
Banks Open Houses During Know Your Bank Week
Monroe residents are invited to open houses at the Commercial and Savings Bank and the First National Bank from 6:30 to 8:30 tonight. The Commercial Bank showcases a new addition and officers room while the First National Bank offers a currency display and facility tours. The events coincide with Know Your Bank Week, marking the centennial of the National Currency Act signed by Abraham Lincoln in 1863.
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Monroe
Commercial and Savings Bank
First National Bank
Commercial Bank
Abraham Lincoln
Cheese Market Mixes in Madison Wisconsin Trade
The Madison Wisconsin cheddar market shows mixed activity with steady to irregular demand and generally fair supplies across styles. Prices range from 34 to 44 cents for various cheddar forms, including 40 pound blocks and single daisies, with several quoted in the mid 30s in this period.
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Madison
Wisconsin
Suspect Nabbed In Hiker Slaying Atalla Alabama
The Dekalb County sheriff said a suspect has been arrested in the rifle slaying of William L. Moore a 35 year old Baltimore postman and pro integration advocate who was walking from Chattanooga to Jackson Mississippi to preach his views. Authorities had large scale searches and officials branded the crime as outrageous with President Kennedy offering FBI assistance.
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Attalla
Ala
Mississippi
Dekalb County
Harold Richards
Richards
Etowah County
Baltimore
Congress of Racial Equality
Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee
Atlanta
William L. Moore
Moore
Alabama
Birmingham
Kennedy
Wallace
Chattanooga
Jackson
Miss
Barnett
FBI
WPL Officers and Directors Renamed at Madison Meetings
Wisconsin Power and Light Co officers were re elected at yesterday s stockholder and board gatherings in Madison Carl J Forsberg was named president and the list of officers includes J Don Howard executive vice president John E Canfield vice president James R Underkofler treasurer Earl C Stolper secretary Glydewell Burdick secretary John Zwettler controller Charles Du Bois assistant controller M W Freck assistant secretary and B R Oestreich assistant treasurer Donald L Stokley elected assistant secretary Directors named Forsberg and Howard G C Neff chairman H T Burrow M H Frank Walter F Renk and C F Van Pelt The board reported progress on plans for an extra high voltage transmission line as part of a national EHV system.
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Wisconsin Power and Light Co
Madison
Carl J. Forsberg
J. Don Howard
John E. Canfield
James R. Underkofler
Earl C. Stolper
Glydewell Burdick
John Zwettler
Charles du Bois
M. W. Freck
B. R. Oestreich
Donald L. Stokley
Forsberg and
Howard
G. C. Neff
H. T. Burrow
Beaver Dam
Malleable Iron Range Co
M. H. Frank
Franklin van Sant and Associates, Inc
Walter F. Renk
Sun Prairie
William F. Renk and Sons
C. F. van Pelt
Fond du Lac
Fred Rueping Leather Co
Wisconsin
Windy Acres Resort Opens New Bar May 11
John Eiserman and James Krieger, co-owners of Windy Acres resort near Twin Grove southeast of Monroe, announce a new bar and remodeled dining area to open May 11. A Class B liquor license was issued by the Jefferson Township Board effective May 1.
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Windy Acres
Twin Grove
Monroe
Jefferson Township
Monroe Evening Times
Juda
John Eiserman
James Krieger
Wisconsin Oleo Tax Fight Deliberations Set for May 1
Madison lawmakers schedule May 1 for a clash over oleo margarine laws. One bill would tax colored oleo at five cents a pound, another would repeal the 15 cent per pound tax on uncolored oleo and remove sale and manufacture license fees. Assembly commerce committee backs both measures for passage.
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Madison
Assembly
Wisconsin
Assembly Committee On Commerce and Manufactures
Kennedy Warns Alabama Over Resistance
Atty Gen. Robert F. Kennedy met with Gov. George Wallace in Montgomery amid racial tension. Kennedy warned that federal court rulings would be enforced while Wallace restated his stance against desegregation. Police guarded Kennedy as eighteen white pickets were arrested for marching without a permit.
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Montgomery
Ala
Robert F. Kennedy
George Wallace
Alabama
Kennedy
Wallace
Justice Department
State Capitol
Statehouse
University of Alabama
Donnelly Proposes Birth Control Bill in Wisconsin Senate
Sen Davis Donnelly of Eau Claire introduced a bill to provide a birth control program for married welfare recipients. The proposal mirrors Illinois policy but would exclude unmarried mothers on relief. It would offer counseling, physician referrals, and cover pill or device costs upon request.
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Madison
Wisconsin
Davis Donnelly
Eau Claire
Illinois
Donnelly
Green County hosts Youth Government Day election climax
Twenty five high school juniors from Monroe Albany New Glarus and Monticello joined a full day at Green County Courthouse learning county government. Delegates met County Board officials heard Judge Roger L Eimer and toured jail with a Legion luncheon.
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Green County
Green County Council of the American Legion
Monroe
Albany
New Glarus
Monticello
American Legion
S. Pierce
Harold Schulz
Ficer
American Legion Hall
Zilmer-Riley American Legion Auxiliary
T.J. Burgy
Veterans Service Officer
Dick Oliver
John Ochsner
Jeanne Swanson
Barbra Heitzman
Melvin Inabnit
Dennis Rhyner
Jim Zuhlke
Becky Houser
Martha Barnes
Tony Lux
Kay Krebs
Kim Kindschi
Jackie Meyers
Diane Blum
Paul W. Voegeli
Bob Wittenwyler
Sheldon Taylor
Mickey Reasa
Susan Schuett
Mary Joe Freitag
Gary Gmar
Fritz Alderman
Judy Thompson
Duane Freitag
Gary Rebly
Brodhead High School
Long To Receive Top Scout Honor
Leonard M. Long, 18, Brodhead, will become an Eagle Scout in ceremonies at Brodhead Legion hall tonight at 7:30 p.m. His essay notes how Scouting directed his future toward conservation or forestry and urges adults to explain Scouting to younger boys to boost recruitment. He is a Brodhead High School senior and son of Mrs. Alice Long.
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Leonard M. Long
Brodhead
Legion Hall
Long
Eagle
Leonard
Alice Long
Brodhead High School
Kennedy Urges Soviet Help to Quiet Laos Crisis
U S Undersecretary Harriman flies to Moscow to seek Khrushchev support for Laos peace. Kennedy warns Laos test could determine East West co operation and warns of broader regional risks if Laos falls to communism.
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Associated Press
U.S
W. Averell Harriman
Moscow
Khrushchev
Laos
Harriman
Kennedy
London
United States
Southeast Asia
Pentagon
Thailand
Britain
Cuba
Geneva
Cambodia
South Viet Nam
Malaya
County Cancer Crusade Planned in Green County
Mrs. Stauffacher named County Crusade chair and seven local chairmen to launch a fundraiser starting Monday May 6 at the Swiss Wheel. County goal near $5000 with neighbor to neighbor solicitations led by Browntown and New Glarus volunteers. Dr M W Stuessy of Brodhead serves as county cancer unit president.
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Green County Cancer Society
Commercial and Savings Bank
Marvin _ Stauffacher
Browntown
Wilbur Wells
Howard Voegels
Washington Township
Delmar Kubly
Todd Hewes
New Glarus Village
Lois Kjelland
Betty Condon
Brodhead
Decatur
Spring Grove
Ralph Bridge
Monroe
VFW
M. W. Stuessy
County Cancer Unit
Five GOP Members Opposed School Aid
Wisconsin lawmakers split on a bill authorizing construction grants and student loans for medical and dental schools. Democrats Johnson Kastenmeier Reuss Zablocki voted for along with Republican O'Konski. Republicans Byrnes Laird Schadeberg Thomson and Van Pelt voted against.
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Washington
Wisconsin
House
Johnson
Kastenmeier
Reuss
Zablocki
O’konski
Byrnes
Laird
Schadeberg
Thomson
van Pelt
Kathy Wells Wins Eighth Grade Citizenship Theme Contest
Kathy Wells was named winner of the eighth grade citizenship theme writing contest. Jim Stackpole won first place in the seventh grade poster competition. William Kubly and Henry Herzberger were runners up in the eighth grade theme writing category. Bill Spring and Debra Trumpy took second and third in the poster contest. The contest ended before Easter vacation and was directed by Robert Williams with judges Miss Lillian Hanson Miss Margaret Bloodgood Mrs James Weir Miss Mary Kroeger Ralph Hetzel and Gordon Kniskern. Winners will be recognized at Award Day.
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Kathy Wells
Jim Stackpole
William Kubly
Henry Herzberger
Lillian Hanson
Margaret Bloodgood
James Weir
Bill Spring
Debra Trumpy
Mary Kroeger
Ralph Hetzel
Gordon Kniskern
Robert Williams
H H Rinehardt Succumbs at 50 in Monticello
Harlon H. Rinehardt 50, Monticello business owner, died of a heart attack at 7 45 am in St. Clare hospital after a check up visit. Born Jan 11 1913 in Monroe, he is survived by wife Helen two sons Dennis Brodhead Gregory a daughter Kathleen and relatives in Monroe. Services Saturday at 10 am at St Victor Catholic church with interment in Calvary cemetery Monroe.
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Harlon H. Rinehardt
Monticello
St. Clare Hospital
Mr. Rinehardt
Monroe
Henry and
Blanche Hughes Rinehardt
Monroe High School
Helen Stricker
St. Raphael’s Catholic Church
Dubuque
St. Victor’s Catholic Church
Holy Name _ Society
Knights of Columbus
Dennis
Brodhead
Gregory
Monticello High School
Kathleen
John Disch
Route 3
E.C. McCellan
Calvary Cemetery
Voegels
Haskee Honored For Soil Projects
Supt Rudolph T Haskee received the first annual Conservation Teacher of the Year award from Richland Creek Watershed Association at Ball school. Arthur Tschudy outlined Haskees teaching and soil conservation work. Russell praised Green County schools for conservation education and urged expansion. The event featured Johnny's Polka Jacs and a Richland 4 H Club play Who's Feuding Now with local participants.
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Ball School
Rudolph T. Haskee
Richland Creek Watershed Association
Haskee
Arthur Tschudy
Watershed
Times
New Lisbon
Juneau County Teachers College
Central State College
Stevens Point
Lincoln
Monroe
Willis Riemer
County Soil and Water Conservation District Supervisors
Green County
Green County Through Elementary Education,’’ Riemer
M. E. Jeglum
James Schwoegler
County Soil Conservation Service
William W. Russell
SCS
Russell
Johnny’s
Pat Reichert
Phil Peterson
Bill Flaherty
Kristine Brugger
Cooky Minder
John Wegmueller
Vicki Neuberger
Richland 4-H Club
Barbara Eberle
Jeff Wideman
Betty Jean Zimmerman
Christine Meirs
Diane Weiss
Jim Sacker
Mary Ann Sacker
David Brown
Shirley Wild
Walsh Named Wisconsin Employment Service Director
The Wisconsin Industrial Commission announces the appointment of Francis J. Walsh of Madison as director of the Wisconsin State Employment Service. He is 47 years old.
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Ray E. Kundert
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Alvin Bidlingmaier
Paris
Richard Barry
Rebecca Houser
Bidlingmaier
Vicki Lawrence
Becky Trumpy
Carol Krebs
Martha Etter
Mary Walker
WPL
Windy Acres Resort
Oleo Tax
Bobby Kennedy
JFK
Leonard Long
Red Capital
Mrs. Stauffacher
GOP
Stackpole
H.H. Rinehardt
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