Roscoe C. Smith a Stalwart of Green County Farming
Roscoe C. Smith is hailed as a complete farmer who led farmer organizations and influenced Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation work. The article notes his Yankee pioneer lineage, work ethic, community guidance, and lasting impact on Green County’s agricultural strength and cooperative movement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Green County
Roscoe C. Smith
Washington
Sylvester
Smith
Mr. Smith
Roscoe
Farmer Co-Operatives
Farm Bureau
Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation
Wisconsin
Roscoe Smith
Failures in U S patriotic education blamed for POW vulnerability
A committee report on modern wartime prisoners argues many Americans lack understanding of democracy and national traditions. It cites home and family discipline as the root cause, with schools and churches offering aid only if youths are willing to learn. The piece urges stronger guidance to sustain democracy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
End of War Near as Japan Surrenders on Tokyo Bay
Ten years ago reports state Allied leaders planned to formally end World War II with Japan’s surrender aboard the Missouri in Tokyo Bay on August 31. The battleship shelled the homeland a month earlier as Britain’s labor government extended wartime rules.
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Japan
Tokyo Bay
Missouri
Britain
George T. Rolph
New Glarus
St. Clare Hospital
Sister Mary Evarista
Mary Agnes
Nicaragua
Illinois Central
Soviet bid for West German goods during Adenauer visit
Moscow expected to press for larger share of West Germany industrial output as Adenauer travels to the Soviet Union. Berlin believes Russia seeks machinery and tools, with reports of an 800 million dollar annual trade turnover. Exports to the Soviet bloc remain under 5 percent of West Germany shipments amid delivery and policy uncertainties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
BOM
Germany
Soviet Union
West Germany
Konrad Adenzuer
Moscow
Russia
Adenauer
Kremlin
Bonn
Soviet Bloc
Jet skids in safely at Great Falls runway
Ground crews sprayed foam on a crippled Air Force jet to stop a skid as Lt. Andrew B. Gass from Pittsburgh and Capt. Robert L. Page of Mason City Iowa circled Great Falls Air Force Base for about 40 minutes to free a locked wheel before a safe landing. Both officers escaped injury.
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Great Falls
Mont
Air Force
Andrew B. Gass
Pittsburgh
Robert L. Page
Mason City
Iowa
Great Falls Air Force Base
Record speed for a railroad locomotive in 1905
A steam engine set the speed record at 127.1 miles per hour in 1905, a mark still listed as the fastest for locomotives in that era. The note highlights the historic achievement and the steam engine's enduring fame in railway history.
Wisconsin Picked for Justice Administration Study
Gov Kohler announced the American Bar Foundation selected Wisconsin to launch a nationwide five year survey of criminal justice administration. Frank J Remington will direct Wisconsin field research starting January with a pilot in selected counties. The study aims to evaluate police prosecution defense courts and probation and parole agencies across 17 states. Chief Justice Earl Warren lauded it as the first complete criminal justice study. Maj Gen William Donovan heads the committee overseeing the project.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madison
Kohler
American Bar Foundation
Wisconsin
United States
Frank J. Remington
University of Wisconsin Law School
Earl Warren
U.S. Supreme Court
William J. Donovan
Office of Strategical Services
Association
Pfisterer and Brodhead Educator Honored at State Fair
Carl T. Pfisterer of Brodhead receives a Wisconsin State Fair honor as Green County educator of long service. He taught 41 years as a teacher and 34 years in Brodhead city schools from 1921 to 1955 after stints in Mayville and Green County rural schools. Gov Kohler signed awards to be presented at an amphitheater ceremony during the 1955 State Fair Revue. C M Dorr of Milton also honored.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl T. Pfisterer
Brodhead
Green County
Pfisterer
Mayville
Kohler
C. M. Dorr
Milton
Wisconsin
Kegel’s Inn
Richland Center Boy Dies From Truck Accident Injuries
Roger Heried aged 13 of Richland Center died in a Madison hospital from injuries received when he fell from a truck Friday after his brother Raymond lost control of the vehicle about five miles south of Richland Center.
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Madison
Roger Heried
Richland Center
Madison Hospital
Raymond
Adams Lucky Clover 4 H Club Meeting Report
Lois Patterson led the pledge and presided at the Adams Lucky Clover 4 H Club meeting Monday night at Willis Isely home. Janice Isely demonstrated artificial respiration with help from Joan and Angie Isely. Secretary treasurer report, group singing, record books checked, and a potluck lunch served.
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Lois Patterson
Adams Lucky Clover
Willis Isely
Janice Isely
Joan
Angie Isely
40 000 Strike At Harvester Workers Walk Out
UAW members at 18 International Harvester Co plants across six states initiated a 40 000 worker strike over a new contract. Wildcat actions began Friday and spread to most plants by deadline. Leaders deem the walkouts unauthorized as negotiators work overnight sessions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
CIO
United Auto
International Harvester Co
Harvester
William J. Reilly
Leonard Woodcock
UAW International
Sheboygan Falls Blast Kills Warehouse Worker
A 64 year old worker is killed after an explosion and flash fire at the Ebers Hardware Co warehouse in Sheboygan Falls. Fire crews found Frank Thierman inside the two story building. Officials say Thierman and Wilfred Humphrey, 76, added cleaning fluid to a washing machine, unsealed a container, and a spark from the switch ignited the contents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sheboygan Falls
Ebers Hardware Co
Frank Thierman
Paul Ebers
Thierman
Wilfred Humphrey
English Farm Girl Arrives in County for IFYE Exchange
A 24 year old English farm girl Miss Hazel Bishop arrives Friday for a two week stay at the William H Blum farm Route 4 as part of the International Farm Youth Exchange program. She travels from California after a free week in the US and will later spend two weeks in Washington County. Bishop hails from a 24 acre Hampshire farm with 12 Jersey cows 20 white pigs 300 hens and key crops. She runs the farm with her mother and sister. Assistant state 4 H leader Verne Varney meets her at the county line and she is guided to Monroe by Blur family members and extension agents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William H. Blum
Hazel Bishop
California
International Farm Youth Exchange
IFYE
Washington County
Miss Bishop
Southhampton Technical College
Selborne Road
Alton
Hampshire
England
Muriel Bishop
Monroe
Blur
Monticello Social Guests Include Marty Family Party
Sunday dinner and supper guests visited various families in Monticello and Monroe. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. Albert Marty Irene and Debra, Columbus. Ralph Emmert Elgin. Walter Laeser Marilyn Patty Ruth Ann Monroe. W E Blum Emma Marty. James Dooley Albert Knobel. and visits to Mrs. Josh Hoesly New Glarus and Mrs. Martha Steinmann at St. Clare hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert J. Marty
Irene
Wilbert Marty
Debra
Columbus
Ralph Emmert
Elgin
Ill
Walter Laeser
Marilyn
Patty
Ruth Ann
Monroe
W. E. Blum
Emma Marty
James Dooley
Albert Knobel
Josh Hoesly
New Glarus
Martha Steinmann
St. Clare Hospital
William Helgeson
Social visits and gatherings in Plymouth area
Evansville guests stayed several days with Mr and Mrs Jacob Voegeli and others. Local families visited relatives in Plymouth Madison and Racine. Cattle judging at State Fair and Sunday calls from Monroe New Glarus and Douglas marked a busy week with extended visits and shared meals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evansville
Jacob Voegeli
Henry C. Elmer
Leon Voegeli
Charles Eckburg
Plymouth
Robert Zweifel
Nancy
Janesville
Dwight Zweifel
Albert J. Marty
Albany
Kenneth Lovell
Gary
Monroe
William Pagel
Inlaw
Howard Voegeli
Pws
State Air
Anton Hefty
Florence Kubly
Clara Elmer
Nellie Zweifel
Madison
Nic Kubly
New Glarus
Wendy
Mary Dibble
Racine
Thomas Brusveen
Selmar Lien
Jack Hoskins
Douglas
Jean Ann
Charles Knetzler
Sunday Guests Visit Area Families
Granddaughter Ronda Kay Voege spent the day at the Schnetzler home. Mr and Mrs Eugene Saunders and family of New Glarus were Sunday guests of Ed and Kay Ann Saunders in Monroe. Phil Papes and Phillip returned to Waukegan Illinois after several days with Lena Babler. Bruce Babler and family of Winslow called on Mrs Babler. Mrs Abraham Kubly drove to New Glarus with her mother Elizabeth Jenny who spent several days here. Howard Voegels and daughter Ronda Kay spent Sunday with Andrew Lions in Blanchardville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ronda Kay Voegels
Schnetzler
Eugene Saunders
New Glarus
Thomas Saunders
Donald
Kay Ann
Ed Saunders
Monroe
Phil Papes
Phillip
Waukegan
Lena Babler
Bruce Babler
Winslow
Babler
Abraham Kubly
Elizabeth Jenny
Howard Voegels
Ronda Kay
Andrew Lions
Blanchardville
How to Photograph Household Pets
A guide to pet photography stressing close ups and simple backgrounds. It notes opting for extreme close ups of heads, using flash for fast shutter speeds, ensuring expression whether real or imagined, and keeping animals rested. It mentions Kempfert's Photo Department at Kempfert's Pharmacy as the source.
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Monroe Evening Times
Postoffice
Congress
Monroe Evening Times CO
Emery A. Odell
the Associated Press
Inland Daily Press Association
Audit Bureau of Circulation
Associated Press
AP News
Carrher
City of Monroe
Stephenson County
Editorial
Evening Times
Monroe Woman's Club
Margaret Nelson
State Board of Health
Alonzo Bushnell
Monroe Township
J. T. Lemmel
Allan
Henry Heuer
Sylvester Township
Mary Perdue
Kentucky
Marion
Browntown
Eugene Wirz
Knight
Strathmore
George Bleil
Frank Schmidt
Clarno
Monroe Lumber and Fuel Co
Helen Stevens
Burlington
Cora Corson
Denver
Monroe Pirates
Gollmar Bros. Circus All Nations
Fairgrounds
J. B. Treat
County Old Settlers Association
Lincoln Park
W. B. Hawthorn
M. T. Gapen
Board of Education
Wells
Argyle
Monroe Telephone Co
Times
Phone Pleasant
Janesville, Wis
Kelleher’s
Monroe Board of Education
Gravity
A.P.I
Franklin
Saline County
Illinois
Monroe Board
Monticello
C. D. Curtis
Convanies
Ace Hardware
Bas
Burkhalter
Goetz Theater
Oldsmobile
Green County Auto Company
Nbc-Tv
Kempfert’s Photo Department
Kempfert’s Pharmacy
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