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Newspaper

Monroe Evening Times

Location

Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

Aug 16, 1955

Page

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Cooler Building Bids Open for Green County Hospital Project

Bids for a cold storage building at Green County hospital will be opened Aug 29 at 2 p m at the hospital. Three bids are sought for general construction electrical work and refrigeration. Plans by Alvin F Rote Co approved by state agencies. prequalification due Aug 24.

Green County Hospital Ray E. Kundert Alvin F. Rote Co State Industrial Commission State Department of Public Welfare Second Ward Victor N. Schiller Clarence W. Loveland E. J. Norton Monroe Ready Mix and Refrigeration Cat Co Madison Loveland and Kundert Special Building Committee

Mrs Witt 66 Dies in Elkhorn Indiana

Mrs Fred Witt aged 66 died yesterday morning of a heart attack at her home 108 Eames street Elkhorn She was born Lillian Claver July 25 1898 in Lake Geneva and married Fred Witt February 22 1917 They farmed then moved to Elkhorn two years ago Survivors include her husband four brothers Edgar George Ray Ernest Service will be Thursday at 2 pm at First Evangelical Lutheran church Elkhorn with Rev Herbert Lau burial in Hazel Ridge cemetery Friends may call at Rohleder Frederickson funeral home after 2 pm tomorrow

Fred Witt Eames Street Elkhorn Jesse S. Morton 13Th Avenue Clarence Witt Orangeville Lillian Claver Lake Geneva Frederick Mary Claver Edgar George Ray Ernest First Evangelical Lutheran Church Herbert Lau Hazel Ridge Rohleder- Frederickson

Gustave Keller Named To Succeed Ainsworth

Gustave J. Keller of Appleton was elected governor of the Wisconsin-Upper Michigan district of Kiwanis International to succeed Herbert Ainsworth of Monroe. Ainsworth will finish his term at year end. Floyd Eymer of Iron Mountain was re-elected treasurer and Racine was cited as the top Kiwanis chapter in the state.

Green Bay Gustave J. Keller Appleton Wisconsin-Upper Michigan Kiwanis International Herbert Ainsworth Monroe Ainsworth Floyd Eymer Iron Mountain Mich Racine Kiwanis

Wisconsin Legislative Council names four study committees

The Wisconsin Legislative Council announced the appointment of four committees to study branch banking highways legal matters and institutional costs. Members include Senators Travis McParland Franke Merten Busby Porter Draheim Bakke Seymour Naleid and several Assembly members with regional representation.

Madison Wisconsin Legislative Council Robert Travis Platteville Leland McParland Cudahy Fred Nuernberg Sheboygan Mark Catlin Appleton Ervin Ryczek Milwaukee Harry Franke Walter Merten Allen Busby Rmilwaukee Warren Grady Port Washington David Blanchard Edgerton Earle Fricker Glen Pommerening Wauwatosa Richard Nowakowski Dmilwaukee Donald C

Irregular Trading as Curtiss-Wright Reports Profit Surge

Irregular price movements dominated the New York stock market with mixed swings across major divisions. Curtiss-Wright climbed after its latest earnings showing profits of 2.02 dollars per share for the first half of the year versus 0.95 dollars a year ago.

New York Curtiss-Wright

London Police Seize Stolen Guns From Empty Shop

Police raided an empty shop in London after a 12 hour watch and seized a large quantity of guns and ammunition believed stolen from a British army depot by the Irish Republican Army. Detectives, all armed, maintained the stakeout before the raid.

London

Riots in Bombay protest Portuguese India cession demand

Indian mobs in Bombay attacked the Portuguese consulate and forced closures as more than 150 000 protesters marched for the cession of Goa and neighboring colonies. Police fired, 15 killed 28 wounded reported by Nehru.

Bombay India Nehru Delhi Goa Sion New Delhi Portugal Diu Lisbon

Dulles Welcomes Soviet Plan to Cut Armed Forces

Secretary of State Dulles hailed the Soviet plan to reduce armed forces by 640000 men by next December as a sign of recognition of peaceful aims. He warned the cut leaves the USSR with a larger force than the United States and urged an international information exchange and effective inspection for any real disarmament progress.

Washington Dulles Russia United States United Nations New York

Mrs. Pfeiffer Dies in Hobart Indiana

Mrs. Louisa Ruegger of 1503 16th street received word of the death of her brother in law Mrs. Fred W. Pfeiffer at age 70 in Hobart Indiana on Sunday. She was wife of F W Pfeiffer and mother of two sons. Funeral services were planned for Hobart today.

Louisa Ruegger 16Th Street Fred W. Pfeiffer Hobart Ind Pfeiffer Ruegger Monroe Pfeiffers Chicago

Institute Scheduled Teachers Will Meet Next Week in Monroe

The annual rural and state graded Teachers Institute will be held next week in Monroe announced by county superintendent Mrs Irene C Powers. Sessions include a 1 30 p m start for beginners in the Circuit Courtroom and a 9 a m start for all teachers with workshops at Green County Teachers College. Speakers include W J Cashin Lloyd Schultz R F Lewis Dyar Frank Brown and Earl Anderson. A reading workshop will be led by Anderson and a penmanship workshop by a woman educator.

Monroe Irene C. Powers Powers Harold Dyar Green County Teachers College John W. Zweifel Ralph Bridge Edna Babler William Muel Ler Rudolph Haskee W. J. Cashin Madison Washington National Insurance Co Group Insurance Lloyd Schultz State Department of Public Instruction R. F. Lewis Department of Public Instruction Wisconsin Dyar Frank Brown

Peron Hits Back In Slaying Plot

Buenos Aires reports say government charges accuse Catholic nationalists and opposition figures of plotting to shoot President Juan Peron. Police allege up to 200 arrests, with planned attacks on top officials and critical infrastructure. Protests erupted in Buenos Aires and Cordoba over holiday removals.

Buenos Aires Argentina Juan Peron Peron Cordoba Franklin Lucero

James Thompson Inquest Postponed

An inquest into the May 19 automobile death of James Kenneth Thompson 19 in Brooklyn Township was postponed indefinitely. Chief witness Dean Elliott, seriously injured, cannot appear until recovered. the hearing will be rescheduled once Elliott can testify.

James Kenneth Thompson Brooklyn Township Herman A. Stuessy Dean O. Elliott Elliott Samuel F. Humber Kenneth Duane Troxell Monroe Humbel Troxell Stuessy

Liberated Airman Seeks Divorce To Settle Marriage

Airman Daniel Schmidt 22 returns from Red China after 32 months and files for divorce to resolve a marriage muddle. His wife Una Schmidt-Fine 20 stays with Alford Fine 21 a logger. If custody is granted, Danny Jr. would live with Schmidt’s mother in Portland, Oregon.

Sacramento Calif Daniel Schmidt Red China Schmidt Una Schmidt-Fine Alford Fine Dan Howard Welch Danny Jr Nellie Peters Portland Ore Welch

Elizabeth Babler Dies Here at 82

Elizabeth Babler 82 of 1420 10th street died yesterday at 5 55 pm in St Clare hospital. She was born July 20 1873 and married Albert Babler on November 24 1889. She leaves three children eight grandchildren and 17 great grandchildren. Burial will be in Greenwood cemetery with services at Stuessy funeral home conducted by Rev John E MacMartin and Rev James L Neighbours.

Elizabeth Babler 10Th Street St. Clare Hospital John Maria Blumer Legler Babler New Glarus John T. Etter Sr Green County Monroe Albert Babler Fred Knobel Monticello Juta Albert Babler Sr Mt. Pleasant Township

August Draftees Leave City for Induction

Two county youths will depart for induction into the armed forces August 19 at 7 15 a m from the Armory and three others will go to pre induction examinations Richard H Marty Route 1 Albany and William L Trow Route 1 Brooklyn are named for induction leaving the city.

Armed Forces Armory Richard H. Marty Albany William L. Trow Brooklyn

Clues sparse in Scout murder probe at Muskegon

The Peter Gorham case advances at a slow pace as lie detector tests yield no breakthrough. Counselors Nathaniel Norton and D N Boulton are scrutinized while William Jannega and a Newaygo County family rifle are checked. Police seek links to a 1954 Chicago Scout death near the same camp.

Muskegon Mich Peter Gorham Evanston Ill Nathaniel Norton Anaheim Calif D. N. Boulton Peter Wabaningo Duck Lake William Jannega Muskegon Laketon Newaygo County Lake Michigan Gorham Eugene Lange Muskegon Pathologist Robert Aldinger Chicago Camp

Board Delays Decision on Superintendent Candidates

The Board of Education resumes interviews this afternoon to fill the superintendent post. President Herbert T. Johnson reported the panel met last night, reviewed several credentials, but no decision was reached as talks with remaining candidates continue.

Martin Trostem 79 Dies in Monroe

Martin Trostem aged 79 died at 7 a.m. today in St. Clare hospital Monroe. He entered the hospital Saturday as a surgical patient and is survived by two daughters Mrs. C. Satrang of Orfordville and Myrtle Trostem of Janesville. Body moved to Silverthorne funeral home in Orfordville for arrangements.

Martin Trostem Footville St. Clare Hospital Trostem C. Satrang Orfordville Myrtle Trostem Janesville Silverthorne Funeral

Prosecutor seeks John Doe hearing on police actions

Manitowoc County District Attorney Robert Koupnik announced a John Doe hearing to determine if any police officers engaged in criminal actions. The announcement requests investigation into police department affairs.

Manitowoc Robert Koupnik John Doe Koupnik

Diane marches toward seaboard as 115 mph hurricane threat grows

Charleston reports Hurricane Diane moving at 115 miles per hour toward the mainland as Carolinas and Georgia coastlines brace. Forecasters warn of potential nine-foot tides and beach erosion with risk to dunes and towns along the coast.

Charleston S. C Diane Carolina Georgia Weather Bureau Upper South Carolina North Carolina Connie Hazel

Deputies Probe Vandalism At Brodhead Airport

Deputies report four planes at Brodhead airport damaged late Sunday night or Monday morning. Aircraft owned by Stanley Wraight Robert Hawkins Wheeler Searles and Radcliff Meyers had ropes cut canvas slashed and fuse lages damaged. Windows were broken in the airport shack Friday night or early Saturday.

Sheriff's Department Brodhead Stanley Wraight Robert Hawkins Wheeler Searles Radcliff Meyers Meyers Wraight

Proxmire To Talk In Monroe September 13

William Proxmire, former gubernatorial candidate, will speak at a public meeting in the Monroe Courthouse on September 13. County Democratic Party chairman Raymond E. Barth said the appearance was arranged by the county group.

William Proxmire Raymond E. Barth Democratic Party Proxmire

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