Public Schools Set to Open September First at Regular Hours
Public Schools will open September 1 with grade schools reporting at 9:00 a.m. and junior and senior high at 8:25 a.m. Regular morning hours will continue with a first-day orientation. St Victor’s opens September 8 with mass at 7:55 a.m. Rural schools to begin a week later. county institute for teachers ends yesterday.
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City
E. C. Evans
Evans
St. Victor's
County Normal School
Jane Haslanger
Bara‘boo
Miss Grammes Appointed Nurse for Monroe Schools
E. Evans, superintendent of Monroe schools, announces the appointment of Miss June Grammes of Beloit as school nurse. She has served as assistant county nurse at Kenosha for four years and will begin Sept. 13, with office in the junior high building. Miss Grammes succeeds Mrs. Leslie F. Huber, who resigned Feb. 1. She is a graduate of St. Joseph's School of Nursing, Mercy Hospital, Aurora, Illinois, studied public health nursing at the University of Minnesota, and did postgraduate work at the University of Wisconsin.
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June Grammes
Beloit
Monroe
E. ©. Evans
Evans
University of Minnesota
University of Wisconsin
Madison News Veteran Killed in Colorado Fall
J Craig Ralston a 74 year old Madison newspaper veteran died in Colorado after a fall while visiting Rockwell near a tunnel trestle. He worked over 50 years in journalism including 35 years as Milwaukee Journal Madison correspondent.
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Madison News
Colorado
Madison
J. Craig Ralston
Milwaukee Journal
Denver Post
Adele Machlans
Ralston
Lucien
Rockwell
Wisconsin State Fair Kicks Off 104th Year in Milwaukee
The 104th Wisconsin State Fair opens in Milwaukee with a 33 unit parade led by Miss Mary Ellen McCabe and state agriculture officials. A turnout near a million is hoped for as opens with exhibits, old time acts, steam engine races, and a grandstand program. Walter A. Machulak wins wool rug mak, John Clute named barley king, and Fred Klussendorf retires after 20 years heading cattle shows with Willard R. Evans succeeding him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milwaukee
William Masterson
Mary Ellen McCabe
Ladysmith
Alice
Wisconsin Department of Agriculture
Marine
Naval Reserve
Air Force
American Legion
Milwaukee Area
Walter A. Machulak
John Clute
Oshkosh
Willard R. Evans
Waukesha County
Klussendorf
President Okays GI Bill Extension
President Eisenhower signed a law extending GI Bill training time for Korean veterans and extending disabled World War II veterans delayed rehabilitation until July 25 1960. It lengthens start and finish windows to three and eight years after discharge, with service connected disabled veterans gaining up to thirteen years.
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Washington
Eisenhower
DUBIOUS RED CHINA FORMOSA INVASION ASSERTED
Maj. Gen. Arthur Trudeau, U.S. Army intelligence chief, doubts Red China could sustain an invasion of Formosa though he concedes it might land some troops on the beaches. The assessment highlights concern over possible beachhead actions without a full-scale invasion capability.
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Seoul
U.S. Army
Arthur Trudeau
China
Formosa
Girl Tennis Star Victim of Amnesia in Burlington
Miss Joan Ross-Dilley a 24 year old internationally known tennis star was found wandering in Burlington Vermont with amnesia. Her twin sister Mrs Malcolm Marshall and husband arrived from Boston to visit. Doctors say she is amnesic and did not recognize her sister. She vanished in Boston Wednesday after playing in the National Doubles Championships and was last remembered in Albany New York yesterday morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burlington
Joan Ross-Dilley
Malcolm Marshall
Boston
Ross-Dilley
Bishop Degoesbriand Hospital
H. B. Levine
Fifth Polio Case Of Year Reported
The community recorded its fifth polio case of the year with two year old Donald Eric Siegenthaler of Blanchardville admitted to St. Clare hospital. Doctors report a mild spinal type polio, no gamma globulin given, no fever, and the patient past the acute stage. Other polio patients this year, all discharged after isolation and checks, include Londa Elmer of Orangeville, Peggy Schupach of Route 2 Brodhead, Dennis Laube of Route 2 Brodhead, and Leroy Hoekman of Clinton, with Laube and Hoekman still on muscle checks and all in good condition.
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Polaces
Blanchardville
St. Clare Hospital
Frank Stiles
Donald Eric Siegenthaler
Eric Siegenthaler
Stiles
Londa Elmer
Rodney Elmer
Orangeville
Peggy Schuppach
Arnold Schupbach
Brodhead
Dennis Laube
Leroy Hoekman
Clinton
Laube
Hoekman
Florida Boy's Death Ruled as Accidental
Kenneth Grimm a 17 year old Coral Gables youth was found hanging near his home and authorities ruled the death accidental there was no evidence of foul play and a possible psychological angle noted by Dr Ben J Sheppard Clarence Grimm the father disputed the suicide claim saying his son had not end ed his life and had been missing all night on a wooded lot near the family home early Friday
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Florida
Miami
Fla
Kenneth Grimm
Coral Gables
Ben. J. Sheppard
Sheriff's Office
Clarence O. Grimm
Senate Closes 83rd Congress Amid Unfinished McCarthy Case
The 83rd Congress adjourned its second session with Senator McCarthy’s pending censure inquiry the only unfinished business. The House quit at 5 38 p.m. and the Senate lingered three hours 12 minutes more to approve postmasters and hear speeches before adjourning at 8 50 p.m. No further meetings are planned until January, though leaders may reconvene before December 25 to hear the censure report.
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Washington
McCarthy
83Rd
Congress
House
Senate
Eisenhower
White House
Army McCarthy Deadline Set For August 30
The investigations subcommittee set August 30 at 5 p m for members to submit verdicts on the McCarthy Army hearings. A separate Senate group investigating McCarthy plans public hearings on the same date. Mundt said the six members present unanimously approved a narrative summary of the evidence and a statement to follow it.
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Washington
Senate Investigations Subcommittee
Senate
Sen
McCarthy
Watkins
Utah
Investigations
McCarthy Army
Sen. Mundt
R-Sd
Mundt
Eisenhower heads to Colorado for 1954 campaign stay
President Eisenhower leaves Washington aboard the Columbine for a 64 hour Denver trip. He will plan a speaking campaign to help Republicans win control of the next Congress. Mrs. Eisenhower signals she is in a hurry as aides prepare to staff the Lowry Air Force Base working office.
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Washingson
Eisenhower
Washington
Colorado
Washington National
Columbine
Denver
Eisenhowers
White House
Lowry Air Force Base
Victor Over Hijackers Found Slain in Dallas
Joan DV. Duval, who fought off two hijackers from his store in 1946 with a blazing pistol, was found shot to death behind his Dallas counter on Friday. He was a 32 year old widower and father of three, believed killed by a robber who interrupted his phone call with his uncle C. A. Crites.
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Vallade
Joan DV. Duval
C. A. Crites
Shrine and KC combine for Monroe charity show
Tomorrow at 6 30 p m hundreds of Monroe residents will attend a Shrine Knights of Columbus entertainment program featuring four bands clowns and a sports and comedy act. Promoters report rising ticket sales and plan a square promotion tonight. The program includes mascots a national anthem by the Monroe Park band and the Wiebel Sisters act with accordion band. Mayor Dunwiddie will give the welcome address as dignitaries are introduced and a color guard from Co K Turm to No 1 Back Page.
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Monroe
Shrine and Knights of Columbus
Shrine-Kc
Herman J. Schmitz
Brooks Y. Dunwiddie
Donald Clark
Stanley Wraight
Brodhead
County Shrine Club
Wiebel Sisters of
Jolly Mousettes
Co K Ends Encampment and Heads Home from Camp McCoy
Two trucks and two trailers moved from the Armory this morning to Camp McCoy carrying Co K and other county National Guard members for return tomorrow. The 128th Infantry Regiment celebrated two weeks of training with a review and awarded 16 streamers and three decorations to the regimental colors. Top recruit Pvt James J. Lippai of Superior was honored, with marksmanship awards going to Nelson, Laurvick, and Moravek. Convoys will travel south via Highway 51 through Portage to Madison, with departures from camp between 5:30 and 10 a.m. Sunday.
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Co. K
National Guard
Camp McCoy
32Nd Division
Monroe
Times
Sfc
David Johnson
County National Guard
Portage
Madison
128Th Infantry Regiment
Oscar A. Moldenhauer
Tomah
CWO
Hugo H. Voeskli
Clifford O. Christopherson
Appleton
426Th Infantry
Christopherson
James J. Lippai
Superior
Donald G. Nelson
Rice Lake
Orren C. Laurvick
Ray Moravek
Route 1
Wisconsin Dells
Youth, 13, Committed in Hartley Extortion
A 13 year old LaCrosse boy accused in an extortion plot against Evelyn Hartley’s family was committed to the Wisconsin School for Boys in Waukesha after admitting making a second call and writing a misleading letter about the babysitter’s whereabouts. The Hartleys were asked to pay 500 dollars for the information. Jack Duffrin, 20, awaiting a Monday preliminary hearing, maintained his innocence.
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Ahlstrom
Duffrin
One hour flight from Canada to Paris shocks Texas flier
Thomas H. Danaher a uranium miner from Wichita Falls Texas flew a Beech Bonanza with extra fuel tanks from Canada toward Paris then into Shannon Airport Ireland before turning back after 3 100 miles and 13 1 2 hours of flight The VFW Marine veteran compared his trip to the Wrong Way Corrigan legend and said the journey added ten years to his life
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Owansun
Kemna WA
U. S
Shannon
Newfoundland
Paris
Canada
Thomas H. Danaher
Wichita, Falls
Tex
Danaher
Pacific
Korea
Atlantic
Douglas
Corrigan
Los Angeles
New York
Ireland
U S Pay Raise Bill Veto Seen
Washington reports indicate President Eisenhower faces a likely veto on a bill to raise pay for about 1.5 million government workers. The measure, supported by Senate and House leaders, would grant 5 percent raises with postal rate changes opposed by the administration. Beneficiaries include 500,000 postal workers and roughly 1 million civil and congressional staff, with varied raise amounts and a Post Office job survey subject to congress veto.
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Washington
Eisenhower
Congress
Sen
Knowland
Calif
Rep
Halleck
R-Ind
White House
Senate
House
Milion Civil Service
Congressional
Post Office Department
Department
Special Envoy Sees Ministers On Defense Split
US special envoy David K. Bruce flew into Brussels to mediate a divide among France and five West European nations over the European Defense Community plan. Ministers, after an eight hour session, sought a compromise draft as Mendes-France pressed changes while Adenauer questioned prospects.
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Brussels
Belgium
United States
France
David K. Bruce
Paris
Adenauer
Spaak
Bruce
Konrad Adenauer
Paul-Henri Spaak
Mendes-France
West Germany
Netherlands
Luxembourg
Italy
Rises Tomorrow For Crash Victim
Services for Katherine Jean Anderson infant daughter of Lloyd and Mrs Anderson of Route 1 Davis Ti near Brodhead will be held at 2 pm tomorrow at Everson funeral home with Rev R E Schwarze officiating and burial in the church cemetery. The father, 23, was released from St Clare hospital today. mother and 2 year old son Kenneth were reported improved. The three were injured and the baby killed when their car collided with a construction truck five miles south of Highway 1181 near Brodhead. Russell Ritter of Monroe, driver of the truck, was not injured. Friends may call at the funeral home tonight.
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Katherine Jean Anderson
Lloyd Anderson
Route 1
Davis
Everson Funeral Home
Brodhead
R. E. Schwarze
St. Paul's Evangelical
Reformed Church
Church
St. Clare Hospital
Kenneth
Russell Ritter
Monroe
Five Die In Maryland Grade Crossing Crash Near Weverton
Five persons were killed when a Baltimore and Ohio mainline train collided with their car at a grade crossing near Weverton Maryland. The victims included Mrs John L Bennett aged about 55 to 60 and her niece Mrs Travis A Meredith of Welch West Virginia along with three Meredith children.
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Maryland
Weverton
Baltimore and Ohio
Washington
Harpers Ferry
W. Va
John L. Bennett
Westminster
Nice
Travis A. Meredith
Welch
Meredith
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Department of Public Instruction
Louise Gersbacher
Chicago
Irene Powers
Institute For
Ilinois
Chicago Sanitary District
Lake Michigan
Donald Topp
Monroe Clinic
Joseph Maas
Byron
Ill
U.S
Air Force Academy
Hawaii
Army
Probers
Victor
Dallas
Monroe Park
William Rollins
Turm
No. 1
Fage
Hartley
Texas Flier
Hans Ae
Mendes- France
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