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Newspaper

Monroe Evening Times

Location

Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

Dec 14, 1961

Page

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Guild To Present Messiah Sunday

Singers Guild announces a 2 30 p m Christmas portion performance of The Messiah at St John s United Church of Christ directed by Dr L L Olson Darlington Soloists include Ainsworth Bender Bolender Edwards Gordee May Oertley Rollins Wetmore Disrud with two more understudies Timm and Ruggieri Proceeds support the Jaycettes for Green County hospital recreation facilities Various committee roles listed plus a December 1 tree event with President Kennedy and the national Christmas tree lighting expected next Wednesday

Singers Guild L. L. Olson Darlington St. John’s United Church of Christ Herbert Ainsworth W. A. Bender Glen Bolender Donald Edwards James Gordee Bruce Timm Robert Ruggieri Jaycettes Green County Hospital

Why the Chimes Rang Play At Junior High

Audience Houls filled the junior high auditorium for a performance of Why the Chimes Rang by students. Standout roles included Holger played by Robert Pluss, the old woman by Marian Maurer, Steen by Robert Tschudy, and the priest by Fredrich Lanz. The cathedral scene with stained glass and gold altar drew praise. Kristine Bruegger and Vickie Neuberger provided the chimes and organ music while the Cadet Band, in uniform for the first time, offered Christmas music and the Gun Smoke theme.

Robert Pluss Holger Marian Maurer Robert Tschudy Steen Fredrich Lanz Kristine Bruegger Vickie Neuberger

Kennedy Visit Sparks Caracas Radio Attack

Venezuelan leftists seized a radio transmitter in Caracas and broadcast anti Kennedy propaganda during a patrol of the city. Police rushed to all stations to prevent repeats as authorities announced 50 arrests for painting Kennedy No signs and vowed ongoing roundups under a special command ahead of Kennedy’s weekend visit.

Lanalad Kennedy Caracas

Indian Swedish Planes Attack Katanga Troops

Indian bombers and Swedish jets attacked Katanga troop positions around Elisabethville. The assault followed a Hotel Lido raid and came as U Thant prepared to press a stronger U.N. response with new troop flights. Britain urged a cease-fire, while the United States backed the U.N. mission and argued only minimum objectives justify halt.

Associated Press Elisabethville Katanga Prince Leopold Hospital Kenya Township Lido Tshombe U.N Britain Thant Patrick Dean Congo United States

Siege of Flu Outbreaks Gathers Across Islands and States

The Associated Press reports widespread flu outbreaks on an Alaska island and in Missouri and Illinois, with schools in Potosi Missouri and Wolf Lake Illinois area closing as vaccine efforts begin. A Public Health Service spokesman notes these outbreaks occur on schedule. The Coast Guard shipped vaccine to Hydaburg on Prince of Wales Island Alaska near Ketchikan.

Associated Press Alaska Missouri Illinois United States Public Health Service Washington Potosi St. Louis Mississippi Wolf Lake Mil Lutes Cape Girardeau Coast Guard Hydaburg Prince of Wales Island Ketchikan

Union workers accept stock plan at Racine Case Co

J I Case Co production workers in Racine agreed Wednesday to take a 20 cent hourly pay increase in the form of stock rather than cash, choosing the stock option to boost worker benefits.

J. I. Case Co

32nd Pride Hurt Morale Says General at Fort Lewis

Maj. Gen. Herbert A. Smith told a Wisconsin group at Fort Lewis that visiting politicians hurt pride but not morale as the 32nd Division copes with complaints. He said reservists filled gaps during rapid buildup, not volunteers, and acknowledged equipment shortages without impacting training. Seven congressmen have visited since Thanksgiving.

Lewis Wash 32Nd Division Herbert A. Smith Wisconsin Army Gen. Smith Alvin O’kenski

Monore Doctor Baumle Honored for 30 Years of Service

A Monroe physician Dr C Earl Baumle was honored at a surprise banquet in Marco s last night for 30 years serving the community and the profession. He began practice in 1931 after succeeding Dr R B Clark and helped develop the Monroe Medical Center with colleagues and expanding facilities. He and his wife Henrietta Field Baumle have two daughters and a son, with ties to Ashland Madison Chicago Marmion and Milwaukee areas.

C. Earl Baumle Monroe Medical Center Marco Monroe Baumle R. B. Clark Ashland Dr. Baumle Ashland High School Marquette University University of Chicago Rush Medical College Chicago St. Luke's Hospital Henrietta R. Field Madison Miss Field Passavant Hospital St. Victor's Church A. P. Kraus North Western Railroad David D. Ruehlman 6Th Street 21St Avenue Medical Center Ruehlman Kenosha John M. Irvin Donald W. Springer C. O. Miller Jack F. Murray Green County Medical Society Wisconsin State and American Medical Association

Maris Mantle eye pay boosts in 1962 talks

New York Yankees general manager Roy Hamey met with Roger Maris for about 30 minutes early today without a deal on the 1962 contract. Maris, who hit 61 home runs last season, is seeking roughly double his $37,500 1961 salary, while the club reportedly may go to $55,000 with a possible $60,000 agreement. teammate Mickey Mantle earlier signed for about $82,000.

New York Roger Maris Roy Hamey New York Yankees Maris Yankees Hamey Mickey Mantle

Monroe Christmas shopping hours extended to Dec 23

Night shopping hours in Monroe start tomorrow and run through Saturday December 23. Chamber of Commerce officials say stores stay open until 9 30 p m each night except Sundays and include Saturday December 23 before the holiday weekend. Santa Claus will be in his mobile home near the Courthouse north side to greet children and parents each night the stores are open and after Saturday noon.

Monroe Chamber of Commerce Santa Claus

Wilmington crackdown bans licenses for race biased restaurants

The City License Bureau announced no 1962 license will be issued to any restaurant owner who refuses to swear he will not discriminate on the basis of race color or religion.

Wilmington Del

Chaudet Elected Swiss President for 1962

Chaudet, 57, defense minister and owner of a leading vanyard, was elected president by a joint session to serve in 1962. The automatic selection rotates yearly among seven Federal Council members. Bourgknecht was elected vice president and will succeed Chaudet in 1963.

Bern Switzerland Paul Chaudet Federal Council Chaudet Friederich Traugott Wahlen Jean Bourg

Wisconsin Senate weighs sales tax substitute in budget fight

Republican leaders signaled a fair leaning toward reviving the general sales tax substitute rejected by the Assembly as Gov. Nelson faces a Senate test. The Assembly passed the compromise bill and sent it to the Senate, where debate likely starts Tuesday amid anticipated amendments. The Assembly also backed a bill to curb the state superintendent of public instruction in creating union free high schools and approved a winner take all presidential primary proposal.

Madison Nelson Senate Frank Panzer Brownsville Assembly Everett Bidwell Portage Panzer State Superintendent of Public Instruction Union Free Angus B. Rothwell Ozaukee County Wisconsin

School area shifts approved in Banner and Pleasant Valley

One of two proposed school area transfers was approved by Green and Lafayette County committees. Property transfers would move parts of Banner district to Woodford for grade school and to South Wayne for high school. Pleasant Valley transfer was denied due to incorrect property descriptions. Banner and Pleasant Valley are in Jordan Township.

Woodford Green Lafayette County Banner South Wayne Pleasant Valley Jordan Township

Grandma Moses Dies At 101 Keeps Nation’s Praise for Art

Hoosick Falls New York resident Grandma Moses aged 101, famed for primitive paintings appearing on millions of Christmas cards, died 12 days before Christmas after a long illness. Born Anna Mary Robertson, she began painting in her late 70s and gained global fame, supported by remarks from President Kennedy and condolences from many.

Hoosick Falls N.Y Grandma Moses Eagle Bridge John F. Kennedy Anna Mary Robertson Greenwich Thomas Salmon Moses

Flames Damage Farm Home in Albany Area

Fire damaged an upstairs closet at the Robert Gempeler farm home near Albany. Spontaneous combustion is suspected. Norman Gempeler 18 tried to fight the blaze with water, saved four younger children, but suffered facial burns. Sister Mary, an Albany High student, lost all clothing. Owners Dr F J Bongiorno and wife were away.

Albany Robert Gempeler F. J. Bongiorno Norman Gempeler Gempeler Norman Mary

Cheese Demand Steady in Madison Market

In Madison Wisconsin the cheddar cheese market shows steady demand with overall fair activity. Aged cheese remains in good demand while supplies remain ample. Prices reported include cheddars at 36 to 38 percent, 40-pound blocks 36 to 39 percent, single daisies 37 to 38 percent, longhorns 38 percent, 30 and midgets 38 to 40 percent.

Madison Wisconsin

School Bus Hit By Train Kills 20 in Colorado

A Union Pacific streamliner struck a Greeley area school bus at a rural crossing east of Evans. At least 20 children died and many were hospitalized. driver not charged officially. The bus carried students from Greeley School District serving several local schools. The crossing had no flashing lights.

Greeley Colo Colorado Ross Adamson Adamson Greeley Tribune State Highway Patrol Union Pacific Railroad Evans Denver la Salle

Three Auto Mishaps Reported in Monroe

Three auto mishaps were reported in Monroe yesterday afternoon and this morning. Moneys J Willams and Karl Niedermann escaped injury after their cars collided at 17th avenue and 19th street. the front of Williams car was damaged. Gerald Bredeson and Harold Blumer skidded together on 13th avenue 1200 block due to slippery driving conditions. David Stafffacher and La Verne Frey slid and collided at 14th street and 14th avenue.

Moaney J. Willams Belleville Karl J. Niedermann 25Th Avenue 17Th Avenue 19Th Street Williams Gerald D. Bredeson Argyle Harold K. Blumer 14Th Avenue 13Th Avenue David E. Stauffacher Route 3 Monroe LaVerne L. Frey Middleton 14Th Street

Miner Hurley Blast Kills 49 Year Old Peter Nussoglia

An explosion 3400 feet underground in the Cary mine killed 49-year-old Peter Nussoglia and injured a fellow miner named Hurley Oremon. The accident occurred during work at the facility in Wisconsin. Authorities investigate the cause and safety lapses.

Hurley Wis Oremon Cary Peter Nussoglia

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