Monroes Firefighters Rally in Neighborhood Aid
A rural blaze at the Paul Kern residence drew rapid Monroe volunteer firemen Browntown units and local neighbors into a coordinated effort. Water hauling by farmers, spectator restraint, and police traffic control combined to save possessions and prevent tragedy in a dramatic display of community solidarity.
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Paul Kern
Monroe Area
Monroe Volunteer Fire Department
Kerns
Browntown Fire Department
Monroe
Browntown
Argyle Road
Eisenhower speech at Philadelphia clarifies peace with justice
President Eisenhower told Americans the United States will not accept Communist injustices as the price of peace. He urged a peace based on justice and security, signaling the West will not tolerate oppression behind the Iron Curtain. He invoked Chief Justice Marshall’s view to press for liberty under law and warned the Russians against misreading the new stance.
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Geneva
Eisenhower
Philadelphia
Kremlin
Russia
American Bar Association
United States
Marsshall
John Marshall
General MacArthur says storms delay formal surrender and occupation
Prompted by western Pacific storms, General MacArthur announces the postponement of the formal surrender and all Allied occupation operations for at least two weeks. The report also lists a wartime crash victim, ration cut forecasts, and other assorted wartime notes.
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MacArthur
Pacific
Harold Halverson
13Th Street
23Rd Avenue
American Butter Institute
America
Hirohito
40 Years Ago Fatal Car Crash Near Davis
A Davis garage manager Fred Eggmeier aged 40 suffers fatal injuries August 25 1915 when his car overturns near Davis after returning from Monroe. His companion Ralph Rutter is critically hurt in the accident.
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Fred Eggmeier
Davis
Ralph Rutter
Monroe
United States
Germany
Washington
United Telephone Co
Weather Bureau
Methodist Church
E. C. Dixon
Stallmate Aims to Avoid War Not Liberty
The document argues that talks between free nations and the Communists aim to prevent war rather than secure wide liberty. It warns the stalemate should not shield ongoing oppression of nations unable to defend themselves.
Winners Named For Junior Show At State Fair
Mary Lou Fahey of Belleville won a blue ribbon in the dress revue and appeared on a Milwaukee TV program. Karen Schlittler of Monticello earned a third in the revue. Seven Green County 4 H members won ribbons in home economics. Nancy Dickson of Monroe scored multiple firsts and seconds in dress, accessories, and craft events. Dorothy Wald of Monroe earned several firsts and a second. Elaine Signer of Monroe won firsts in living room decor and refinished furniture. Carol Ann Brunkow of Monroe earned firsts in matted picture and floral arrangements and seconds in outfits. Kay Chambers in Monroe listed among competitors.
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Mary Lou Fahey
Route 1
Belleville
Milwaukee
Karen Schlittler
Monticello
Green County
Mena
Nancy Dickson
Route 3
Monroe
Dorothy Wald
Elaine Signer
Carol Ann Brunkow
25Th Avenue
Kay Chambers
11Th Street
Local youth win sewing prizes in school competition
Judith Ann Mauerman of Route 2 Brodhead won second on simple curtains and seconds on skirt jumper and tailored blouse for school while earning thirds on washdress housecoat and child's garment. Shelby Jean Mauerman of Route 2 Brodhead won first on petticoat seconds on tailored blouse cotton skirt and blouse and sports outfit and a third on pajamas.
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Judith Ann Mauerman
Brodhead
Shelby Jean Mauerman
Tragic bicycle accident in Stiles claims 14 year old
Ernest Blade, 14, was fatally struck by a car while riding a bicycle near his home in Stiles, a village in Oconto County. The incident occurred Wednesday, authorities reported, prompting an investigation by local law enforcement.
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Stiles
Wis
Ernest Blade
Oconto County
Cattle Show at County Fair Send Holsteins to State Fair
The 33 head of Holstein and Brown Swiss cattle were trucks to the State Fair junior show in West Allis. Exhibitors include Monroe Ag, York 4H, Clarno Classy Clubbers, Smiley, and Decatur 4-H with named juniors and seniors listed for various classes. Only about 3 percent of Connecticut residents are farmers per the National Geographic Society.
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West Allis
Robert Ruff
Monroe Ag
Richard Walter
Decatur 4-H
Brodhead Ffa
Robert Brunkow
Ralph Stauffacher
James Huffman
Clarno
Roger Stauffacher
Kenneth* Wyss
Nathan Rinehart
Ullom
Pat Paulson
York
Robert Rufi
Monroe Ffa
Roger Brugger
Smiley
Janice Nyhus
Than Rinehart
Robert Leopold
Hilltop
Roger Wyss
Kenneth Wyss
Mary Ann Frautschy
David Wyss
James Oliver
Gary Brugger
Nathan Bloom
Wilson
Walter Botteron
Michael Keegan
Connecticut
The
National Geographical Society
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Monroe, Wisconsin
Congress
Monroe Evening Times CO
Emery A. Odell
Associated Press
Inland Daily Press Association
Audit Bureau of Circulation
Cartier
City of Monroe
Wisconsin
Stephenson County
Lil
Editorial
Evening Times
John Prien
Lawrence
Sylvester Township
Walter Burgunder
Emil Stoller
Argyle
Limburger
Emmanuel Hess
Josph Milz
Werner Blum
Otto Kubly
Ophenia Tschudy
Flora Keller
Europe
Lon Chaney
Los Angeles
Milwal
Kee
C. W. Twining
Monroe Telephone Co
Joe
Dean
Doan
Wolverine
Duarte
Glendale
Swift
Clover Farm
Oscar Mayer
Stalders
Robin Hood
Swift Brook
Calif
Lg Buecer
Nabisco
Macaroon
Kraft
Highway 69
AVA
Paren
Burnell
Monroe’s
Michigan Fruit
Russett
California
Raggedy Ann
Pillsbury
Devils Food
Atlas Baler Twine
Pecatonica Valley Creamery
Brennan
IUD Te Ce
Andssan
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