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Newspaper
Monroe Evening Times
Location
Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Aug 10, 1954
Page
2
The Green County Fair capped its centennial with record turnout and high marks in cattle, 4-H events, and entertainment. Volunteers and deputies earned praise for smooth operations despite crowds, while organizers credit the weather and a strong historical theme for a festive, well run celebration.
The Chicago federal judge ruled Roger Touhy, a convicted kidnapper once tied to Capone era mayhem, must be freed due to improper counsel at trial. The decision calls into question the existence of Factor’s alleged kidnapping and hinges on government appeals as Touhy exits prison again.
The 75 year old Sidney hotel once famed as a mineral bath resort will be sold at auction Saturday to settle the estate of Sidney N. Smith who died a year ago. Also noted was the death of Edwin F. Babcock 86 longtime assessor of Monroe County town who died Monday from a heart attack.
A compact survey of past decades notes on wartime ration changes and injuries, leadership talks, and obituaries. It recounts Sgt Chester Woodie’s D day era injuries and eight cent ration shifts, plus a 22 year old Cpl Harry L Schuerch loss of a leg in France, and a Pearl Harbor conference. Also mentions Mrs Maria Seffrood’s death and a 1929 Graf Zeppelin leg.
Camp McCoy Wisconsin 32nd Infantry National Guard trains three days in close air support methods with helicopters and light planes for medical evacuation reconnaissance and wire laying. Demo teams from Camp Carson Iowa and Pope Force Base assist with Air Force ground operations and bomber guidance near front line tactics. More than 98 percent of the division is in camp for two weeks summer training with milk rations increased and surplus butter issued.
Ezra Cornell, founder of Cornell University, stood as a early leader in telegraph technology and industry development, shaping the communication network of his era.
Janchan unveils a rubber hose parking meter attachment to deter motorists occupying unused space. A leaving car crosses the hose, compressing it to trigger air pressure that moves a lever and deducts unexpired time from the meter.
Mr and Mrs Frank Wendlandt bought Mrs Kathryn Lewis property on first and second avenues. Guests of Mrs B H Bouton included Edith Trous dale Marie Searles Lucy Collins and Lena St John. Ethel Wood Vancouver Wash weekend guest of Harold Newcomer. Erwin Tucker family Woodstock Tl Jacob in North Prairie guests. Ray Bigelow Loren Sutherland and Mary in Chicago on business. Dusan Schultz vacationing at Batavia Ill. Alvin Anderson Mary Jessie Douglas in Dubuque for family reunion. Gwen Fleming Madison stayed with her mother at Dalza Flem. Rev and Mrs Robert A Boettcher visited Chicago Friday.
Monticello village board voted to establish a permanent entrance to the parking lot replacing the temporary one. About 120 stalls will be marked. Cemetery committee members Joe Blumer and Dwight Zweifel led efforts for the cemetery expansion stock. Waterline extension to the new cemetery was rejected. Lifeguard James C. Hensey reported July pool use at 23 open days with 2,747 attendees including 782 from New G.
Monticello residents share visits and travels from Alaska to Janesville and Monroe. Bernice Babler returns from Alaska with Mr and Mrs Norman Strommen. Families visit Blanchardville Darlington Monroe and Albany grandparents. Niagara Falls trips hint at Harland Rinehart and sons vacation plans.
Va Haute and relatives hosted Nancy Jo Benkett who stayed a month before returning home. Mr. and Mrs. Henry Gessler of New Glarus visited Ira Holcomb. Norman Rosen and family returned from a two-week trip in South Dakota. LeRoy Trump hosted friends with Lawrence Earle. Fannie and Frieda Benkert called on Janesville and Stoughton residents, visiting Nettie West in Janesville. H. H. Hoesly and Beth Ann Becker spent Sunday with H. A. Becker. Robert Kingdon visits his grandmother Mrs. Jacob Legler in Monroe. Elmer Duerst from Milwaukee spent Monday with her parents. O. D. Curtis visited with Herman Elmer in New Glarus. Frederick Wirth and Barry spent Saturday in the village. Ocean steamers can sail 2,000 miles up the Amazon.
The House overrode Republican leaders and the Eisenhower administration to pass a bill giving half a million postal workers a 7 percent raise. The measure moves to the Senate where a 5 percent raise and broader civil service coverage are expected. Admins warn the bill won’t become law in its current form and may be vetoed.
Mrs. Jean McCarthy wife of Senator Joseph McCarthy of Wisconsin will be guest of the Wisconsin Republican Women at a tea and open house in Milwaukee on August 21.
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