This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 22 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Monroe Evening Times
Location
Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Dec 10, 1956
Page
1
In Port Said an Egyptian guerrilla ambush wounded one Royal Scots soldier and sparked a British French protest to the UN. The attack marks the first such incident since the ceasefire began on Nov 8 as forces prepare to withdraw.
The Immigration and Naturalization Service reminds any alien in the country on January 1 to report their address within 30 days. Those outside the country must report within 10 days of return. Address cards are available at post offices and naturalization offices. Noncompliance could lead to custody, deportation, fines, or imprisonment before deportation.
Swiss government lifts the Sunday driving ban enforced since November 18 to curb gasoline use. The move ends a policy aimed at reducing fuel consumption and easing traffic.
A large turnout is expected tonight at the high school for College Night beginning at 7 p.m. in the auditorium. Twenty colleges and business schools from Wisconsin and neighboring states will be represented. Supt. D. J. Huenink will open with a general assembly and introduce school representatives.
Members of Monroe civic groups the City Council and the local Civil Defense organization meet at the Swiss Wheel restaurant tomorrow night. Speakers include Kenneth Schneider Ronald Johnson and W L Wells with a panel of Dr Robert Zach Robert Hahn Willia Mitchell Clinton Blackbourn answering questions after talks. The event is a Civil Defense Publicity Kickoff approved by the Jaycees on November 27 to provide information about Monroe CD.
A Chamber of Commerce committee meets tonight to canvass mail ballots cast for five new two year directors. Retirement president Robert E. Tschudy announced the mail balloting closed Saturday. Ten nominees include J Jackson Jr Eugene hotel Elmer Grams Wisconsin Power and Light Walter Kerr Kerrs Shoes Mathew Eraser Thorp Finance James Kelley Kelley Klothes C M Wainwright Wainwright Pharmacy R P Heston McLellan’s Alois Bolter Swiss Wheel lounge L J Schroeder First National Bank and T Chester Becker Lender store. Holdovers include E E Eckstam Fred Feutz Jr Walter Reger Peter S Solomon and Paul Dannerbeck. New and holdover directors meet Friday to elect at the Swiss Wheel.
Vancouver reports a Trans-Canada Air Lines four engine plane with 62 aboard disappeared over the Brit ish Columbia mountains during a 50 mph gust storm after departing Vancouver and turning back near Hope. Pilot radioed descent. last contact at 8 000 feet. Passengers include Saskatchewan football players and a Sturtridge couple.
The Green County Agricultural Society and Mechanics Institute sponsors of the County Fair will hold its annual meeting at 1 30 p m on Tuesday December 18 at the Courthouse. Officers listed include Louis R Wolleson president Fred T Burgy vice president William A Brown secretary and Lyle A Rodger treasurer. Each stockholder may vote one proxy with proxy forms enclosed in the notice.
Austrian authorities report 2,589 refugees crossed from Hungary into Austria Sunday night despite martial law in Hungary. The large influx underscores ongoing displacement as the border remains open to arrivals.
The United States and 15 other nations urged the UN General Assembly to condemn the Soviet invasion of Hungary. They called for immediate withdrawal of Soviet forces under UN observation and the reestablishment of Hungary’s political independence. The draft resolution lists Argentina, Australia, Belgium, Chile, Denmark, El Salvador, Ireland, Italy, the Netherlands, Norway, Pakistan, Peru, the Philippines, Sweden, Thailand, and the United States as sponsors.
Gen. Maxwell D. Taylor, Army chief of staff, urged the United States to maintain strong land forces in addition to its nuclear arsenal. Speaking at the Union League Club, he warned that reliance on a single concept of future war could miss smaller conflicts that threaten broader stability. He argued the postwar focus on nuclear deterrence has restrained major war but not local aggression.
CHICAGO Grace Comiskey longtime head of the Chicago White Sox died suddenly in her apartment from a heart seizure. She had been in poor health since a serious heart attack in March 1950. She was about 66 years old.
Farmers in 34 states vote in five referendums to choose price support programs for next year. Polls open 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. in township locations with one vote per farm rule. landowners and tenants cannot both vote on the same land. Benson backs the soil bank base acreage plan at about 1.31 dollars per bushel on 51 million acres if two thirds approve. alternative would set 1.36 per bushel on 37,288,889 acres.
Clinton Tennessee reports the integration of Clinton high school proceeded smoothly with eight Negro students returning to classes amid a jovial mood. About eight hundred students enrolled. three police cars monitored the scene. Trial dates were set for January 28 in Knoxville for sixteen white men and women charged with racial violence linked to the closure.
Mrs. Alvin Kubly co chairs Monroe Christmas Stocking project saying committee members have listed family needs. Food boxes will be packed Sunday December 23 between 9 and 10 30 a m at Dearth Motors with Lions Club delivering about 70 boxes while Girl Scouts and Brownies decorate them.
In Longmont Colorado an eight year old and two brothers died after stepping onto a thin pond ice Sunday. A fourth brother escaped after breaking through. Denson Gene Halpin 11 listed as survivor told officers how Loney Bob first walked onto the ice followed by Daniel 12 and Perry Ray 10 as the ice gave way.
In Budapest workers in major factories vowed to defy the Soviet backed government and begin a nationwide general strike Tuesday. The 48 hour strike starts at midnight as martial law and arrests expand. calls grow for Nagy’s fate and withdrawal of Soviet troops.
Ella Bruni 78 of Milwaukee died at Milwaukee County General Hospital after a hip fracture in May. Born December 8, 1878 in Lancaster she married Gottfried Bruni in Yellowstone and later moved to Monroe then Milwaukee. Survived by daughter Mrs Charles Berther Milwaukee son Ralph El Cerrito Calif and four grandchildren. Services 3 p.m. tomorrow Shriner Neushwander Funeral Home Rev L W Goebel officiating. Burial Greenwood Cemetery.
An anonymous tip led University of Wisconsin police to recover the bronze “sifting and winnowing” plaque from a wooded area near Willow Beach after it was stolen in October. President E B Fred and the board of regents moved to remount and fund a new tablet, condemning the theft as vandalism.
Mrs. F H Divan 87 former Monroe resident dies at home in Mt Carroll Ill from a heart attack after years of ill health Born Edith Kelly Dec 8 1878 Cadiz Township She married Frank H Divan Feb 14 1900 The couple bred Shetland ponies nationally and led the 1924 Pacific International Livestock Exposition parade They later farmed Cadiz Township Monroe and moved to Mt Carroll 13 years ago Survived by sister Maude Snyder Services set 1 30 pm tomorrow Shriner Neushwander Funeral Home Universalist James Neighbours officiating Burial Greenwood Cemetery
U.S. Secretary of State Dulles and British Foreign Secretary Lloyd meet at the American Embassy in Paris. They report real progress toward a unified Middle East canal policy and rapid operation plans as NATO seeks closer Western unity amid Suez tensions and Western European defense talks.
Two armed men entered the Maywood in downtown Kenosha early today, locked the bartender in a basement storeroom, and escaped with 2128.10 dollars in cash.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.