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Newspaper
Monroe Evening Times
Location
Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Aug 30, 1955
Page
2
A public notice reminds motorists in Monroe and Green County that school zone regulations are back in effect. It explains revised Wisconsin laws on stopping for flashing school bus signals, urging drivers to slow down, be vigilant at openings and closings, and avoid accidents.
Former President Truman entered the 1956 campaign with blunt attacks on the Eisenhower administration at stops in Indiana and Michigan. He alleged domination by big business, criticizing defense secretary Wilson and treasury secretary Humphrey, while opponents warn against harming the economy.
Ten years ago Allied powers announced plans to try 24 August 1945 Nazi leaders and Prussian chiefs including Goering Hess Keitel and Doenitz in October mass trial. U.S. commanders moved toward Tokyo to supervise early occupation of Japan. Washington officials faced criticism from investigations into Pearl Harbor disaster.
Southern Democrats struggle to unite behind a rival to Adlai Stevenson after Sen Russell Ga announces he will not run. Kefauver and Shivers show mixed support, while Lausche Harriman and Harriman are floated as possible opponents, with doubts over feasibility and regional appeal. Turkish resources note 21 million population.
A. G. Palmer of the Milwaukee VA Regional Office warns Korean GI Bill entrants to apply early to avoid delays. He forecasts about two thirds of a million veteran trainees will attend schools this fall and stresses choosing an approved program and securing admission before submitting to the regional VA.
Richard Maihofer a 29 year old prison guard and his two daughters Claire four and Theresa two died in a blaze that destroyed their farm home in the Chicago House of Corrections area. Maihofer died at a hospital hours after attempting to rescue the children as about 30 inmates aided in the rescue effort but were driven back by flames.
Local social notes recount a Sunday picnic at John Kramer’s honoring Mrs. Kramer’s birth day. The Merlyn Barkers moved to Buena Vista for cheesemaking duties. Several families vacationed at Lake Robinson Wisconsin and visited Madison Zoo. A surprise party honored Mrs. Van Matre with gifts from friends and relatives.
Leonard N. Dedrick 83 of Brodhead died at 2 15 this morning at Withee Nursing Home Brodhead Born Sept 3 1871 in Spring Grove Township he married Ina Stevens Jan 26 1898 in Clarence They farmed then moved to Brodhead He was active in the Methodist church Masonic lodge Eastern Star and Greenwood Cemetery Assoc He served as second Ward alderman Survivors include brothers Frank Brodhead Harley Freeport sister Mrs Ned Dunwiddie Akron Oh He was predeceased by his wife Services Thursday 10 30 am Newcomer Funeral Home Brodhead Burial Greenwood Cemetery Rev Wilbur Leatherman officiating Friends may call Wednesday
Two 16 year old Racine youths Gerald Seeger and Donald Kohtanen were killed when their car was crushed by a cattle truck on Highway 11. Officials said the boys attempted a left turn at an intersection as the tractor trailer ran over the vehicle.
Two registered Holstein Friesians from John M Babler and Sons Dakota Ill average 24 quarts daily after Herd Improvement Registry tests. Gravel Creek Design Rongie and Aangie Ollie report 265 and 336 days on two daily milkings producing notable butterfat and milk totals. Seventeen Holstein bulls receive Silver Medal Production Site honors for dam performance. Carnation Magic Nobleman among awardees from Green County’s Wuethrich Creamery. Stonyside Lily Ann records show 21 quarts daily over 334 days at age nine.
The 60 000 ton carrier Forrestal left Newport News Virginia and set out for four day sea trials to test engines and equipment as officials assess readiness for U S fleet deployment.
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