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Newspaper
Monroe Evening Times
Location
Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Aug 06, 1954
Page
2
An editorial urges Monroe officials to paint Stop warnings on pavement at major cross streets each tourist season. It notes visitors may miss existing signs, cites 18th Avenue and 6th Street as a risky corner, and argues painted markings would boost safety despite wear and annual costs.
The United States urges the United Nations to craft a policy that expands member participation in future actions against aggression. The proposal asks UN members to supply troops and materials and to back regional defense groups like NATO and a Southeast Asia security bloc in case of collective action.
A detailed church listing notes Methodist in Monroe and Woodford, Assembly of God in Monroe and Brodhead, Evangelical and Reformed in Monroe and Orangeville, and many others. It lists Sunday schools, worship times, midweek meetings, and Rev. names across towns including Monroe, Brodhead, Orangeville, Monticello, and more. A closing line mentions Cuba’s independence on May 20, 1902.
Ray L. Pavlak, Green County agent for 10 percent AUG 6 1944, resigns to become supervisor of the Wisconsin Farm Bureaus expanding fertilizer program. Berlin reports say Red Army pushed into East Prussia. Jacob H. Elmer, 90, retired farmer, dies. Mrs. Fred Mahikuch, 53, Sylvester Township, dies of heart attack. Melvin Burk Halter and James Frautschy excel at 4 H fair. 10 years ago items recall WWI era battles and notable deaths.
Wilbert Coffin a 43 year old Gaspe prospector was sentenced to hang on November 26 for the murder of Richard Lindsey a 17 year old hunter. The verdict came after a 34 minute jury deliberation with six English speaking and six French speaking jurors. The crown said robbery was the motive and linked Lindsey his father Eugene 47 and Albert Claar 20 to the broader killings during a June 1933 hunting trip in the Gaspe Peninsula forest.
The Brodhead school year 1954 55 faculty is announced with Carl Pfisterer as superintendent. High school staff includes James Larkin, Mrs James Larkin, Miss Mary Preston, Mrs Arnold Condon, Franklin Schumacher, Warren Selbo, Miss Helen Lund, Mrs S L Cain, Mrs Marvin Sveom, Kenneth Nebring, Robert Keen, and Donald Schumacher. Mulholland named principal and math teacher for elementary. Structural grade staffing lists follow with departmentized sixth to eighth grades.
Monroe post office announces a new three cent stamp on sale today commemorating a Lewis and Clark expedition. The brown horizontal stamp features a central design of the landing on the Missouri River prior to winter quarters.
Monticello residents and visitors share travel plans and family gatherings. Waldo Dick and Voegeli families from Madison and Milwaukee attend events, while Uehling, Isely, and Benkett relatives visit. Local gatherings include a Centennial Green County Fair attendance and Brusveen family picnic with multiple relatives.
Crystal Lake resident Harry Romell returns to the Green County Fair for his 48th year at a midways concession. The photographer, born in 1878 in New York City and residing in Crystal Lake since 1950, recalls a peak of 193 concessions in 1950 as fair superintendent Harold Haworth calls the centennial event the largest yet.
Mrs A E Wells 80 former Monroe resident died July 14 at De Graff hospital North Tonawanda N Y Born Buffalo June 12 1873 had lived in Ripon Monroe and nearby areas Came to Monroe in 1923 with husband who became secretary treasurer of Blumer Brewing Co Funeral services held Buffalo July 16 and Corry Pa July 17 burial Pine Grove Cemetery Survived by husband.
Philadelphia. Chairman Lewis L. Strauss of the Atomic Energy Commission told 7 500 delegates that the United States enjoys overwhelming superiority in atomic weapons and hopes to stay ahead until nations agree to workable international control. He noted Congress is considering a new atomic energy act and said the policy objectives remain unchanged. He cited an 8 percent billion dollar spending program ending in a capital plant and stockpiling uranium and plutonium for potential peaceful power use.
Representative Lester Johnson of Wisconsin has asked action on a resolution directing the Federal Trade Commission to investigate possible law violations in the retail distribution of milk. Five states may be seen from Capulin Mountain in northeastern New Mexico.
The Green County Fair nearly folded in 1939 amid debt and a $2,000 curtailed county appropriation in 1938. Plans emerged to cut interest rates, boost cash via gifts and advance sales, and reorganize under new mortgage terms. By mid 1939 the fair returned on schedule, posting a net profit of $715.43 and securing a future for county 4-H celebrations.
The Canadian Navy plans an anti submarine helicopter squadron using dunking sonar to track subs. Helicopters would hover near the surface and lower sonar gear, winding it up if no subs are found, then move to another spot. They need better depth charges and endurance and expect U S manufacturers to respond.
President Syngman Rhee of South Korea visited the Independence home of former President Truman and expressed that the Korean people are grateful to him for sending U S troops to help fight the Communists. He told Truman that all Koreans are grateful and wanted Americans to know it.
Wisconsin state board reports 17 new polio cases last week. Total for 1954 reaches 72, down from 96 at the same point last year.
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