1959 Green County soil conservation goals reviewed
Agencies gave reports at the annual Soil Conservation Service meeting in the Courthouse. Goals for 1960 include 45 new cooperators 25 basic plans 120 follow ups and 20 miles of gully control structures. 1959 saw 55 cooperators 159 acres of tree planting and 211 percent of hedgerow targets, with high overall conservation activity in Green County.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Soil Conservation Service
Green County
SCS
James Schwoegler
Green County Soil Conservation Service
Rudolph T. Haskee
Arenee R. Benkert
Wisconsin Conservation Department
Albany
Cold Springs
Highway 69
Monroe
W. O. Beers
Adams Township
Liedschlag
Gas Line Sought to Bring North Central Gas by 1960 61
Monroe residents may gain natural gas service by late 1960 or early 1961 as Northern Natural Gas Co. seeks a Federal Power Commission permit to build a line from East Dubuque to Janesville. The plan would serve Monroe and nearby towns, with 75 to 78 million cubic feet daily, pending need and feasibility proof at a public hearing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gerald J. Donovan
Monroe Gas
North Central Public Service Corp
Monroe
Donovan
Northern Natural Gas Co
Omaha
East Dubuque
Janesville
Green County
Federal Power Commission
Michigan and Wisconsin Pipeline Co
New Glarus
Monticello
Evansville
Brodhead
Orfordville
Footville
Albany
Former SS General Claims Naziism Foes Terrorize His Party
Wilhelm Meinberg, former SS general and Reich party leader, said neo Nazi foes terrorize his group and vow to ban public meetings after Cologne synagogue desecration. The Rhineland-Palatinate convention followed arrests of three Reich party members, two confessing to anti Jewish graffiti.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kaiserslautern
Germany
German Reich
Wilhelm Meinberg
Rhineland-Palatinate
Regents Split On ROTC Issue
University of Wisconsin regents vote tied 3 3 on making ROTC voluntary. A mail ballot will be taken from all 10 board members after the faculty recommended dropping compulsory ROTC for first and second year students in favor of a voluntary program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madison
University of Wisconsin Regents
Screen Writers Strike Opens Over Residuals Fight
Screen writers declare a strike on January 16 against major studios. Actors plan pivotal talks with studios two days later seeking a share of proceeds from television use of films produced after 1948.
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Hollywood
Slaying of Pogrob Triggers Milwaukee Probe and Scout Search
Milwaukee detectives pursue a gang style execution linked to an organized crime syndicate after the weapon used to kill Isa dore Pogrob near a Mequon drainage ditch. Mayor Zeidler and Police Chief Johnson vow full resources as 40 Boy Scouts canvass the area for clues and possible firearms. Pogrob’s death follows reports of stolen whisky and a possible motive tied to syndicate operations, with Pogrob seen alive Wednesday in downtown Milwaukee carrying $1,500.
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Milwaukee
Mequon
Isadore
Izzy) Pogrob
Rudolph Glaser
Frank Zeidler
Howard Johnson
John Doe
Pogrob
Amateur Artists Exhibit at Regional Rural Arts Show in Green County
Iowa, Dane, Rock, Green, Lafayette and Grant County amateurs will display works at the 15th Regional Rural Arts and Crafts Show January 16 to 23 at Green County Teachers College. Entries due by 4:30 p.m. next Wednesday. scholarships to top art and craft entries. winners may attend June workshop at Ellison Bay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Dane
Rock
Green
Lafayette
Grant Counties
Green County
Fenner
Ellison Bay
Superintendent of Schools
Six Children Die in Montana Ranch House Fire
In Thompson Falls Montana a predawn blaze destroyed a northwestern ranch home killing six children aged 2 to 12 among Edna Mary Mildred Barbara Carl and Aaron. Their mother and infant twin brothers were injured and rushed to a hospital.
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Thompson Falls
Mont
Montana
Harry Dodson
Lionell Scott
Edna
Mary
Mildred
Barbara
Carl
Aaron
Shriners Celebrate 15th Anniversary Dinner Event
The Green County Shrine marks its 15th anniversary with a dinner meeting at the Swiss Wheel restaurant on January 19 at 7 p.m. A special program and meeting are planned, and members are urged to send reservations promptly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Green County
Laeser and Evans Enter Mayor Race In Primary Seen
Laeser and Evans announce bids for mayor as New London scene shifts toward party primary. A violent farm shooting in Waupaca County leaves Frank Heidemann dead and Garvin Gillham and Gloria Gillham wounded, with patrolman Lyle McCully returning fire.
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Laeser
Evans
New London
Waupaca County
Ray Abrahamson
Frank Heidemann
Abrahamson
Gillham
Heidemann
Lyle McCully
Waupaca
Highway Union Resumes Effort in County Bargaining
A Wisconsin Federation of Municipal and County Employers representative said turnout at the County Board meeting would be small. The bargaining committee met with federation rep George Lewis as the Board weighs a report on a shorter workweek and insurance benefits. Secretary Arthur Whipple said action depends on the Board’s decision and a new bargaining meeting may follow if the request is rejected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Green County
George Gramling
Roman Borkovec
Soil Conservation
Myron E. Jeglum
Chamber of Commerce
Green County Conservation League
Brodhead
Rudolph T. Haskee
Haskee
C. Trieloff
Madison
SCS
Soil Conservation Service
Green County Highway Department
Wisconsin Federation of Municipal
George Lewis
Arthur Whipple
Nelson Plans Talks in Four Wisconsin Cities
Gov. Nelson is scheduled to speak in four Wisconsin cities next week with addresses in Kaukauna and Chilton on Monday, Richland Center on Wednesday, and Milwaukee on Thursday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelson
Madison
Wisconsin
Kaukauna
Chilton
Richland Center
Milwaukee
First National Buys Downtown Property on 17th Avenue
First National Bank announced purchase of the 900 block on 17th avenue north of the bank from Fred J. Karlen of Winslow. The L shaped site includes 909-11 17th avenue and two adjoining lots with 80 foot frontage and 12 foot depth. Edward M. Adam said the land is for future bank expansion and current use will be parking. The Karlen family owned the tract since the 1880s and were long associated with the bank.
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First National Bank Today
17Th Avenue
Fred J. Karlen
Winslow
9Th Street
Edward M. Adam
First National
Karlen
Jacob Karlen Sr
Fred Karlen
United States House
Bank
Ludlow
Jacob Karlen and Son
First National Bank
Frederick
Jacob Karlen
Wiley Says Dairy Freeze No Help for Dairymen
Sen Wiley called the decision to maintain dairy price supports for another year no help to American dairymen yet noted that keeping levels at least protects farmers from a further blow. Secretary Benson announced the third year at current levels amid pride over low government butter purchases.
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Washington
Wiley
Benson
Nixon Enters Ohio and Two Other Primaries
Vice President Richard M. Nixon agreed to enter his name in Oregon Ohio and New Hampshire primaries. Press secretary Herbert G. Klein said Nixon approved these actions and may sign papers later. Nixon announced while observing his 47th birthday with family.
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Washington
Richard M. Nixon
Herbert G. Klein
Nixon
Oregon
Ohio
New Hampshire
Klein
Columbus
GOP
Ray Bliss
Outstanding Young Man award nominations urged in Monroe
Jaycees awards committee chair Robert Hardell urged Monroe residents to nominate candidates for the Outstanding Young Man award before the next Tuesday deadline. A senior panel will select the winner for Bosses Night on January 20 at the Monroe County Club, with other honors including Outstanding Senior Citizen and Outstanding Young Farmer.
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Robert Hardell
Jaycee Awards
Hardell
Monroe Country Club
Monroe
10Th Street
Jaycees PO
First National
Monroe Evening Times
WEKZ
The
Chocolate Shop
Soviet Attache's Wife Arrested for Shoplifting in Washington
Soviet attache's wife Galina Glinsky was detained by store detectives after allegedly concealing a $2.56 cut of meat under her coat at a Washington supermarket. She claimed diplomatic immunity while the store asserted improper conduct.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Galina Glinsky
Cmdr
Vladimir F. Glinsky
Glinsky
Two Aldermen Seek Monroe Mayor Post In SpringElection
Two Monroe aldermen Sebastian Laeser Jr and Orville R Evans announced candidacies for mayor to replace Victor N Schiller. Schiller will decide before the January 19 council meeting if he will run. a third candidate would trigger a March 1 primary for the April 5 election.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monroe
Sebastian Laeser Jr
Fifth Ward
Orville R. Evans
Sixth Ward
Victor N. Schiller
Schiller
Laeser
Hugo Voelkli
Turner Hall
Goldenrod Creamery
Sebastian Laeser
Canton Bern
Switzerland
Turn
Turnerhall Club
Green County Conservation League
Freida Wyss
Paul W. Ruf Jr
Robert Evans
Roger L. Elmer
Samuel F. Humbel
Donald N. Siedschlag
ASC
Galli
Walter J. Bober
Badger
Herman L. Schindler
Fred R. Simpson
Evans
Daniel Gerber
Rex Eyler
Philip H. Darling
Eleanor Frederick
FAA Warns Jets Flown Too Fast Across Skies
The FAA says jet airliners are being flown at unsafe speeds with alarming frequency. High speeds weaken aircraft structure during descent and exceed load limits unless pilots reduce power and monitor speed. The agency cites pilot training gaps and urges improved education.
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Washington
Federal Aviation Agency
FAA
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Frank L Mulligan
Alfred E. Green
Michael
Lisa
Times
Johnson
Zeidler
Shriners
Farmer
New London Community Hospital
Garvin Lee Gillham
Chicago
Gloria
David Gillham
McCully
Granery
Highway Union
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