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Newspaper

Monroe Evening Times

Location

Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

Aug 22, 1955

Page

2

Goa Crisis Deepens as Indian Protests Escalate

The Goa issue intensifies after Indian demonstrators in Goa clash with Portuguese forces. Twenty two marchers die, sparking riots in Bombay and other cities. India orders consulates closed and cuts ties, signaling moves to expel Portugal and end colonial presence. Lisbon warned to negotiate future trade deals and accept loss of control.

India Portugal Britain Nehru Goa Bombay Nova Goa New Delhi Lisbon Madras Calcutta

Kremlin Seeks Friendly Talks With Adenauer on Germany

The Moscow government announced it sees no reason why reunification of Germany and the return of German war prisoners cannot be discussed with Chancellor Adenauer during his planned visit to Moscow next month. The shift follows earlier signals limiting talks to Soviet West German relations, and reflects a new, milder diplomatic stance aimed at broader dialogue despite NATO concerns.

Kremlin Adenauer West Germany Moscow Germany Geneva NATO

Army Navy Union Elects Akron Man National Commander

Joseph P. Burger of Akron was elected national commander of the Army and Navy Union at its 67th national encampment in Cleveland. He succeeds George F. Harnois of Needham Massachusetts. Also elected were John W Wagner Ohio junior vice commander Clarence A. Buwvrle paymaster and Kenneth M. Sheets inspector. Mrs Rupert Boles of Hyde Park Massachusetts was elected national president of the auxiliary succeeding Mrs Nona McClain of Miami Florida. Next encampment will be in Camden New Jersey.

Cleveland Joseph P. Burger Akron Army and Navy Union George F. Harnois Needham Mass John W Wagner Ohio Clarence A. Buwvrle Kenneth M. Sheets Rupert Boles Hyde Park Nona McClain Miami Fla Camden, N

Wisconsin resorts report heaviest August traffic since lifting travel limits

Ten years ago Aug 22 1945 Wisconsin resort traffic set a record after gasoline restrictions were lifted Aug 15 1945. Obituaries note John A. Van Wagenen 54 dies after long illness and Dahlie McDermott 74 dies near Albany. Army bans overseas shipments of enlisted men with 75 plus discharge points. Specialist Optician 2/e Robert Neil Jackson among those on hand for surrender papers aboard USS Missouri expected Aug 31 in Tokyo Bay. Fred Burgy ships Percheron stallion to Bogota Colombia.

Wisconsin John A. van Wagenen Army Japan Tokyo Bay Robert Neil Jackson Miss Dahlie McDermott Albany Fred Burgy Washington Township Bogota Colombia

County Hay Crop Rises to 174 329 Tons in 1954

County farmers reported 174 329 tons of hay in 1954, up 24 524 tons from 1949, per U S Department of Commerce census data. The haul includes alfalfa 160 404 tons from 60 831 acres by 1 967 farmers and soybeans cut for hay 140 tons by 12 farmers on 121 acres, with other forage and seed figures across multiple crops and farms.

U. S. Department of Commerce Census of Agriculture Green County

Agricultural acreage and yields across crops 1949 and 1954

The report shows mixed changes in crops across farms from 1949 to 1954. Onion, peas, and tomato acreages are listed, with decreases in sweet corn and cucumbers. Strawberries more than double from 1949 to 1954, with 20,698 quarts sold in 1954 against 16,305 in 1949.

Keepin Delivers Atom Session Address on Delayed Neutrons

Dr. G. R. Keepin Jr. spoke at the atoms for peace conference in Geneva on delayed neutrons. A Los Alamos scientist since 1952, he is the son of Rev. and Mrs. George R. Keepin of Rochelle. The elder Keepin led Rochelle and later Oak Park churches.

G. R. Keepin Jr Monroe Geneva Switzerland Dr. Keepin Los Alamos N. M George R. Keepin Rochelle Keepin Willard Memorial Church Oak Park St. John’s Methodist Church Chicago Rochelle Methodist Church U. S Harwell Atomic Energy Group of Great Britain London

Army caps long technical courses to volunteers

Army recruiter M. Sgt. Frank Dudowiecz says advanced technical training by draftees is canceled. Technical courses longer than 16 weeks will be available only to recruits signing for three to six years. The postwar program currently offers over 100 courses from one week to 42 months.

Frank Dudowiecz Army Dudowiecz Dudowicz

Baby shower honors Mrs Gene Flannery and son Mark

A baby shower at 1203 12th street Monroe honored Mrs Gene Flannery and her son Mark with co host Mrs Harvey Hartwig of Argyle. Games featured prizes to Mines and gifts presented. Attendees included David Putnam Richard Hyland James Flannery Sanford Wahl James Hyland Leo Von Moos Jr Bernard Pickett Keith Jackson Woodford Tillie Erickson Chester Tollakson and others from Monroe Juda Blanchardville and Blanchardville areas.

Gene Flannery Mark Roger Wahl 12Th Street Monroe Harvey Hartwig Argyle David Putnam Richard Hyland James Flannery Sanford Wahl James Hyland Mmes Leo von Moos Jr Bernard Pickett Keith Jackson Woodford Laurence Nipple Brodhead Till

Burtness Reunion Elects Officers Near Caledonia

Vincent Burtness of Orfordville and Mrs Will Zimmerli of Albany were elected president and secretary treasurer at the Burtness family third annual reunion held at Wilmington Church south west of Caledonia Minnesota. Attending were 115 relatives. Dinner was served by a Minnesota country church circle. Rev M A Sorenson of Argyle Wisconsin conducted services. The 1956 reunion will be in Orfordville on the third Sunday in August. Erling Burtness and Miss Martha Burtness of Caledonia are retiring officers.

Vincent Burtness Orfordville Will Zimmerli Albany Burtness Wilmington Church Caledonia Minn Erling Burtness Martha Burtness Minnesota M. A. Sorenson Argyle, Wis

Wisconsin Churchgoers Attend Service from States

Southern Wisconsin attendees included Rev. and Mrs. Sorenson Argyle Mr. and Mrs. Zimmerli and Mrs. Lula Silver Albany Mrs. Anna Terry Taylor Brodhead and families E H Burtness and daughter Jeanette Kay and Sue Burtness Eddie Burtness Tillman Everson Roger Campbell Diane Jerry Harlow Burtness Betty Lou Martin Burtness Crystal all from Orfordville area Also present were guests from California Florida and Minnesota.

Wisconsin Sorenson Argyle Zimmerli Lula Silver Albany Anna Terry Taylor Brodhead E. H. Burtness Jeanette Kay Sue Burtness Eddie Burtness Tillman Everson Roger Campbell Diane Jerry Harlow Burtness Betty Lou Martin Burtness Miss Crystal Orfordville Oscar Burtness Stoughton California Florida Minnesota

Miss Stabler Plans Wedding in Alaska

Miss Mary Stabler traveled to Anchorage to marry her fiancé Robert Fowler at the Chapel Air Force Base. She was met by relatives including Lyle Condon and Gorton Fowler while her father Marvin Stabler flew to Minneapolis to join her.

Brodhead Mary Stabler Anchorage Alaska Robert Fowler the Chapel Air Force Base Madison Lyle Condon Jeffrey Glen Gorton Fowler Carrie Fowler Marvin Stabler Minneapolis

Annual Rygh Reunion Held at Mayer Home

The sixth annual Rygh reunion gathered yesterday at the Kenneth Mayer home on Argyle road Mon roe. Attendees included Theodore Rygh Gilman Hansen Arthur Rygh Woodford Trygve Rygh and Wilhelm Rygh.

Rygh Mayer Home Kenneth Mayer Argyle Road Monroe Messrs Mmes Theodore Rygh Gilman Hansen Arthur Rygh Woodford Trygve Rygh Wilhelm Rygh

Local families listed in regional notices

Names and households including Gratiot Willard Frantz and Dorothy Ander son Mineral Point Messrs and Mines John Rugh Pecatonica Ernest Hulsteal Belvidere Richard Ewing Ellen Blanchardville Russell Nelson Borghild Wiettenhiller Audrey Madison B S Rugh Barbara Walter Bahler family Browntown are named in a community notice.

Gratiot Willard Frantz Dorothy Anderson Mineral Point John Rugh Pecatonica Ill Ernest Hulsteal Belvidere Richard Ewing Ellen Blanchardville Russell Nelson Borghild Wiettenhiller Audrey Madison B. S. Rugh Barbara Walter Bahler Browntown

Wisconsin State Fair Hostess Sarah Douglas Featured

Mrs. R. J. Douglas serves as a hostess at the Wisconsin State Fair in West Allis. She is a member of the Governor's Committee on Children and Youth and the Associated Women of the Farm Bureau.

R. J. Douglas West Allis Governor’s Committee On Children and Youth Associated Women of the Farm Bureau

Mrs Gerald Liptow Honored In Miscellaneous Shower

Mrs Erwin Klitzman hosted a miscellaneous shower honoring Mrs Gerald Liptow the former Darlene Sarow in a daytime gathering with friends and family.

Liptow Brodhead Erwin Klitzman Gerald Liptow Darlene Sarow

Entertains Club Brodhead Hosts 500 Club Honors

Mrs. Charles Koepp hosted the Friday session of the 500 club. Honors went to the top scorers as members enjoyed the card game and social hour in Brodhead.

Entertains Club Brodhead Charles Koepp

Honor Recipients Named in Local Obituary Notices

The brief item lists Mrs Hazel Hawkins and Mrs Marvin Atkinson as individuals referenced in the local obituary notices, indicating their recognition within the community.

Hazel Hawkins Marvin Atkinson

Girl Scouts Return From Summer Camp

Twenty three Monroe Girl Scouts completed a week at Rock Walworth Pottowat am ie Hills and Elk horn camps. Names include Carol Lux Beverly Meyers Dianne Weeks Carol Goecks Ruth Benkett Ann Good miller Donna Kubly Shirley Ault Mary Jo Henning Janet Barry Valerie Usher Karen Loveland Kathy Woods Paula Hahlen Jill Hall Linda Loveland Tana Love land Karen Robertson Elizabeth Farmer Anna Marie Keegan Marlene Frey Karen Buholzer Mary Ellen Summeril Barbara Schuetze left for a week at camp. A total of 38 girls attended this summer 32 at Pottowatomie Hills and six at Camp Hideway Hanover Il.

Monroe Rock Walworth Pottowatomie Hills Elkhorn Carol Lux Beverly Meyers Dianne Weeks Carol Goecks Ruth Benkett Ann Goodmiller Donna Kubly Shirley Ault Mary Jo Henning Janet Barry Valerie Usher Karen Loveland Kathy Woods Paula Hahlen Jill Hall Linda Loveland Tana Loveland Karen Robertson Elizabeth Farmer Anna Marie Keegan Marlene Frey Karen Buholzer Mary Ellen Summeril Barbara Schuetze Camp Hideway Hanover

Tax and savings shares in industrial nations

Industrial countries allocate 18 to 20 percent of income to taxes and 7 to 10 percent to savings according to the report.

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