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Newspaper
Monroe Evening Times
Location
Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Dec 04, 1956
Page
2
In a Sunday fatality south of the city, witnesses report crowds gathered to watch the scene, hindering medical aid and ambulance transport. Sheriff’s office condemns the behavior as boorish and inhumane, noting several tried to lift the victim’s covering and that traffic was snarled while responders worked.
The piece argues for immediate entry and permanent residency for Hungarian refugees, praising past immigrant contributions and urging Congress to pass emergency legislation. It notes how refugees fled oppression, endured hardship, and demonstrated the “extra spark” making them strong additions to the nation.
Ten years ago striking soft coal miners were fined 3500 dollars and John L. Lewis 10000 for contempt of court over ignoring a government contract order. Local officials report re election of Green County Fair Association officers. City Council approves a 30 dollar per thousand tax rate to raise 259000 for 1947.
A first person tale set on a snowy Christmas Eve how Alexander and his eleven siblings hide in a crooked house as three soldiers burst in seeking names and ages. The story blends giants elves and a hidden chamber with Santa Claus in peril and a lost princess.
A narrative recounts Princess Anne being kidnapped from the royal palace and a king orders all subjects to help find the kidnapper. In a farmhouse scene the narrator senses a human presence in the barn, implying the kidnapper is near. The family anxiously discusses Christmas and safety as night falls. Tomorrow: A Strange Story Try Times Want Ads.
Mrs Werner Elmer aged 86 died suddenly yesterday at her Belleville home. She belonged to the First Evangelical and Reformed church and its Women’s Guild. She leaves a son Richard of Belleville a daughter Mrs Adam Duerst of Monticello two brothers Henry and Dietrick Freitag also of Monticello a sister Mrs Regula Hefty of Monticello and two grandchildren. Services are set for 2 p m tomorrow at the First Evangelical and Reformed church with burial in New Glarus cemetery. Friends may call at Becker funeral home Belleville today.
Bradford Eichelkraut, son of Mr and Mrs Elroy Eichelkraut, was chosen by the junior class as Prom King for the May event at New Glarus. He selected Alice Mueller, daughter of Mr and Mrs Christ Mueller, as his queen.
Net earnings for Froedtert Corp. rose slightly to 362,414 for the three months ending October 31, 1956, from 361,188 in the same period of 1955.
The National Housing Inventory authorized by Congress will begin locally Thursday to measure the nation’s housing since 1950. The survey will sample dwellings to show numbers and changes since 1950 and aid home builders lenders and realtors in housing trends with preliminary results this summer and final reports in fall 1957. Information will be collected locally by Mrs. S Louise Ryan of Janesville.
A 1500 pound Alaskan bear mainly consumes tiny mice ground squirrels and marmots rather than larger prey. The behavioral note highlights its preference for small mammal meals in its natural habitat.
Mrs. Lester R. Nickerson aged 67 died at her Madison home. Born July 16 1889 in Republic Michigan she married June 16 1918 in Madison. Survived by husband two daughters Mrs William N Brewster of Madison and Mrs Bruce Willett of Albany. Frautschi Funeral Home in Madison is in charge of arrangements. She was a member of First University Methodist Church.
Willett, a sister, Mrs. Wilgert Reley of Traverse City Michigan, and two grandchildren are listed among individuals referenced in a local notice.
J P Cullen of the veterans administration announced that men separated from the armed service after December 31 cannot buy GI term insurance unless they have service connected disabilities. He added that veterans separated between September 2 and December 31 must apply for insurance before year end. Swiss law required pencils to be sharpened before they are sold.
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