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Newspaper

Monroe Evening Times

Location

Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

Dec 15, 1961

Page

5

Farm Bureau Warns of Socialist Trend in U S

Chicago The American Farm Bureau Federation adopted a resolution denouncing what it called a move toward socialism and centralization of federal power. Delegates endorsed a voluntary soil bank plan to reduce surpluses and potentially retire more land if needed.

Chicago American Farm Bureau Federation United States Federation Treasury Charles B. Shuman Farm Bureau Freeman America

Lumber Firm Leader Fined for Tax Evasion in Milwaukee

Richard J. Hummel, 56, president of the Hummel Lumber Co. of Green Bay, was fined $5,000 and placed on 18 months probation after a jury convicted him of corporate income tax evasion. Federal Judge Omer T. Poos presided in Milwaukee. Hummel claimed no willful intent to evade taxes, amid disputes over reported net incomes for 1955 and 1956.

Milwaukee Richard J. Hummel Hummel Lumber Co Green Bay Omer T. Poos Springfield Ill U.S. District Court Hummel

Terry Jo's Guardian Will Be Aunt Dottie

Terry Jo Duperrault chose Aunt Dottie as guardian after surviving 3 percent days adrift at sea. Brown County Judge Kehoe approved her selection of Mrs. Ralph Scheer, Terry Jo's aunt by marriage, as personal guardian and caretaker.

Jo Duperrault Dottie Brown County John D. Kehoe Atlantic Ralph Scheer

Fallout Shelter Jokes Hide Embassy Interest

Russian embassy officials signed out three films on biological warfare and bombproofing Oct. 10 and returned two days later for more. Mikhail Menshikov joked at the National Press Club that umbrellas would be cheaper and as effective as shelters in nuclear war, per Washington Civil Defense records.

Washington Mikhail Menshikov Menshikov National Press Club Washington City

Cub Scouts Brighten Holiday Season With Carols and Treats

Forty one members of St. Victor's Pack 310 visited Monroe nursing and convalescent homes to sing carols and distribute treats. Accompanied by parents they visited White Haven Wagner Masshardt homes, sharing hot chocolate and cookies at Mrs Mary Jane Fencils home. A Christmas gift exchange followed. Participants included Tommy Casey Steve Schwoegler Dick Wilcox Jim Himan Mark Purcell Roger Kle Jess Gibbons Franz derberger Harry McGuire Freddie Dearth Russ Schuette Mark Flannery Jack Murray Pat Murray Randy Share Chuck Will Michael Klarer Pat Fencil Dan Schuette Brian Miller Ken Gerondale Scott Stafford Mike Becker Bill Rieder Michael Ross Gary Felder Randy Schwartz Dominic Garofalo Steve Geiger Gregory Leonard John Zupane Jimmie Miller Terry Brennan Jim Kessenick Richard Zach Mike Klarer Tom Stokes Steven Field Steven Maurer Joseph Elmer.

St. Victor’s Monroe White Haven Wagner Masshardt Mary Jane Fencil Tommy Casey Steve Schwoegler Dick Wilcox Jim Him

Convict Loses Lie Detector Plea in Milwaukee Murder Case

John C Johns, serving a life term for the 1955 murder of Milwaukee tavernkeeper Valentine LeBeau, failed to pass a lie detector test offered to prove innocence. The 41 year old petitioned Gov. Nelson for clemency and claimed he was not in Wisconsin the night of the slaying.

Madison Thomas Pierce John C.johns Johns Valentine LeBeau Milwaukee Nelson State Laboratory Wisconsin LeBeau

Voegeli Cow Tops International Show With High Milk Yield

At the International Live Stock Exhibition in Chicago, Voegeli Farm showcased Norvic Mistress Mirth a Brown Swiss cow owned by Jac ob and Howard Voegeli. Monti cello had nearly a year of milking producing about 22 000 pounds of milk and 945 pounds of fat. Mirth earlier held Wisconsin Grand Champion title. W B Madam Una shown by Voegeli Farm won first prize heifer and remained undefeated in its class. Other winnings included several high placings across junior yearling, bull, two year old and dairy herd categories. The record highlights Voegeli Farm strong overall performance with multiple high placings and grand honors.

Grana Chicago Norvic Mirth Jacob and Howard Voegeli Monticello Wisconsin W. B. Madam Una Vegeli Farm

CD Seeks Funds For Shelter Aid

The federal Civil Defense program to Congress next month will cost about 700 million dollars and include incentives for shelter construction in schools hospitals and public welfare facilities. Deputy Secretary Roswell L. Gilpatric outlined the plan noting it aims to provide shelter spaces for about 20 million people next fiscal year starting July 1. A booklet on fallout shelters will be released in January along with a fact sheet outlining the administration's long range civil defense strategy. Wisconsin Civil Defense officials will meet with seven cities to discuss public shelter availability and property owner cooperation as part of a shelter survey ordered by President Kennedy.

Associated Press Congress Roswell L. Gilpatric Gilpatric Wisconsin Nelson Civil Defense Council Milwaukee Green Bay Fond du Lac Madison Spooner Wausau Black River Falls Kennedy State Civil Defense Bureau

College Class Elects Miss Bonnie Maurer

Bonnie Maurer daughter of Mr and Mrs Fred Maurer has been elected vice president of the sophomore class at Platteville State College. She is on the cheerleading squad and a member of the student athletic publicity service.

Bonnie Maurer NEW Glarus Fred Maurer Platteville State College

Bill of Rights No 1 protections by First Amendment

The excerpt explains the First Amendment limits on government power over religion, speech, press, assembly, and petition. It notes that rights are not absolute and may be restricted to protect the public, safety, and order, while protecting believers and nonbelievers alike and ensuring government cannot control conscience or mind.

Congress United States

Fragmented quote on liberty and safety under tyranny

The passage argues that abridging others rights leads to total oppression under tyrants. It notes that in the American tradition rights should not be hampered and cites Woodrow Wilson: the greatest freedom is the greatest safety. False doctrines expose themselves.

Woodrow Wilson

Orth Davis to Lead Eau Claire Bank Next Month

Orth Davis, an officer of First Wisconsin Bankshares in Milwaukee, will become president and a director of the Union National Bank of Eau Claire next month, succeeding Carl M. Glocke who will assume the newly created role of chairman of the board.

Uuwaunee Ww Orth 1 Davis First Wisconsin Bankshares Corp Milwaukee Union National Bank of Eau Claire Carl M. Glocke Glocke

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