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Newspaper

Monroe Evening Times

Location

Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

Jul 02, 1954

Page

6

Weather roundup for Melay area with showers and cooler end

Mostly cloudy with showers and thunderstorms tonight. Saturday partly cloudy cooler south. Night lows 50 to 60, highs 65 to 80 depending on location. Easterly winds 15 to 20 mph. Hourly temps show a warm day with a high near 91 yesterday and a low near 69 today. Barometer around 29.6 inches with regional extremes in Gila Bend and Seattle. Sunrise 4 26, sunset 7 41.

U. S Gila Bend Ariz Seattle Wash

Bigler Couple Welcomes Son in New Glarus

Mr and Mrs Leonard Bigler of New Glarus announce the birth of their son on July 2.

Leonard Bigler New Glarus, Son

St Clare Hospital Surgical Dismissals and Patients List

A hospital record lists patients under Surgical and Medical at St Clare Hospital including Mrs Adolph Sacker 1400 23rd avenue Mrs Fred Hol comb 2408 12th street Mrs Everett Peters Warren Illinois Elmer Lender Pecatonica Illinois Mrs Richard Morgan Milwaukee plus Alta Adelhoven Argyle. Dismissals include Roy Anderson Roger Riese Mrs Kenneth McKenna Mrs Harold Kundert and daughter Mrs Ronald Schrier and son Mrs Rudolph Wuksinich and Mrs Donald Shephard.

Adolph Sacker 23Rd Avenue Fred Holcomb 12Th Street Everett Peters Warren Ill Elmer Lender Pecatonica Richard Morgan Milwaukee Alta

Vacationing Couple Tour Rock of Ages Granite Quarry

Mr and Mrs Carl Holsinger of 802 17th Avenue recently visited the Rock of Ages Granite Quarry in Barre VI. It is described as the largest granite quarry in the world.

East Carl Holsinger 17Th Avenue Barre

Club Meets Thursday At Turner Hall

The Turner Hall Club did not meet last night but will gather next Thursday at 8 30 P M in Turner hall for the monthly meeting with members advised to attend.

Turner Hall

NO LESSONS MONDAY

Ronald D. Johnson recreation director announces no swimming lessons will be held Monday morning due to the holiday weekend.

Ronald D. Johnson

Six applications received for steward at American Legion home

Six applications have been received for the steward position at the American Legion home but no decision will be made until next week, an official report stated today.

American Legion

Mrs Kay Wong Visits in Hong Kong

Mrs Kay Wong of Maple Grove Inn travels to Hong Kong China for an extended visit with her seriously ill mother and relatives. She flew there by plane while her children Daniel and Frances stay with their father. It has been six years since she left China.

Hong Kong Kay Wong Maple Grove Inn China Daniel Frances

Stock list rebounds with wave of buying

A brisk rally lifted the market after a quiet start with early afternoon gains in leaders from Ce lanese to International Harvester. Volume rose as investors bought, with advances in U S Steel Chrysler Union Pacific and other major issues.

New York Celanese Western Auto Supply U. S. Steel Chrysler U. S. Rubber Boeing Stand Oil New Jersey Union Pacific Northern Pacific Santa Fe Mathieson Chemical Union Carbide Raytheon Alcoa J. P. Stevens General Electric International Harvester

New Jaycee Officers To Attend Board Meet

Monroe Junior Chamber of Commerce announces its new officers led by Dr. Joseph R. Ganshert as president. They attended their first board of directors meeting tonight at 8 p m in the Monroe clinic library and will be formally installed at the next chapter meeting.

Monroe Junior Chamber of Commerce Monroe Clinic Joseph R. Ganshert

Green County Boots and Saddle Club Plans Two Trail Rides

The Green County Boots and Saddle club outlined two July trail rides at Brodhead events. On July 18 the Henzels of Monroe and Schilds of Browntown host at Conrad show ground. A July 25 horse show features Otman Keller and Linda Keller on Otman Keller farm with a wiener roast at Howard Newcomer home. President Williams chaired a brief meeting and Selmer Olson showed Europe trip photos. Next gathering set for Aug. 12 in the Green Room library.

Green County Boots and Saddle Club Charles Henzels Monroe Ralph Schilds Browntown Conrad Show Ground Brodhead Linda Keller Leonard French Otman Keller Howard Newcomer Harry Williams Selmer Olson Europe

Rosa Downtown Flower Shop Opens in Times Annex

Formal opening of the Rosa Downtown Flower shop in the Times annex building was held today and continues through Saturday night. Operated by Mr. and Mrs. Robert R. Rosa of Rosa Florist with their Star flower shop partner, the new store handles retail flower orders and offers gift and specialty items. The remodeled Western Union quarters include a custom built flower refrigerating unit 4x7x7.

Rosa Downtown Times Annex Robert R. Rosa Rosa Florist Starflower Railway Overhead Bridge Highway 69 North Western Union

Guatemala Crisis Talks Extend Cease Fire Amid U S Mediation

Negotiations between Castillo and Monzon continued after U S diplomat John Peurifoy arrived to help resolve rival demands. A cease-fire was extended to 9 a m then resumed as talks persisted with Salvadorean President Oscar Osorio as mediator. The unrest centered around Guatemala City and Escuintla with the army and police unable to curb uprisings outside the capital.

Guatemala City Escuintla Castillo Monzon U. S Guatemala John Peurifoy Peurifoy Arbenz Carlos Diaz Communist Party Diaz Oscar Osorio San Salvador Carlos Castillo Armas Elfego Monzon el Salvador Red Concepcion

Village Wading Pool Opened in Albany Park

The village wading pool in Albany Park opened yesterday afternoon. It will be drained until a fence is built around it.

Albany Park Albany

Old Pyramid Texts Named Ancient Religious Literature

The pyramid texts, inscribed on the inner walls of five small Egyptian pyramids, are regarded as the oldest body of religious literature in the world.

Pyramids

Local social notes from Monroe area visits and travels

Miss Patti Amos shopped in Madison. Mrs. Russell Burkett and Mr. and Mrs. K W Parkinson called in Monroe and Western Springs respectively. The Schmidt couple plan a Sunday trip to New Hampshire Iowa to visit relatives. Mrs. Keel left for Alpha Minnesota with son Dr Harris Keel and wife. Mrs. Denley Priest and daughter Ann of Grand Rapids and Mr and Mrs Willard Bond of Milwaukee guest of Mrs Max G Booth. Clifford Leck and Mr and Mrs Schadewaldt attended the Fraternal Order of Eagles state convention in Madison. Schadewaldt was a delegate. Mrs F W Galle returned from Chicago with Leone Galle. they will stay at a cottage on Lake Wisconsin near Merrimac.

Patti Amos Madison Judy Huber Monticello Monroe Russell Burkett Mich K. W. Parkinson Western Spring Ill Arthur Roberts Taylorville Leon O. Schmidt New Hampton Fraternal Order of Eagles Schadewaldt F. W. Galle Chicago Leone Galle Lake Wisconsin Merrimac

Farm Machinery Tax Aid Defeated in Senate Vote

In Washington the Senate defeated an amendment to the tax revision bill that would allow farmers to deduct the full cost of farm equipment in one year up to 25 percent of gross income. Supporters argued depreciation would hinder cash flow. Opponents warned the proposal would cost hundreds of millions in revenue.

Washington Senate Sen Millikin R-Cole Douglas D-Ill Sens Humphrey Dminn Gillette Iowa

Missing Illinois Man Found in Chicago Park

William C. Groebl 59 a Park Ridge civic leader was found unharmed in Grant Park after a weeklong disappearance. He had written his wife a letter postmarked Chicago stating he contemplated self harm and was found seated on a park bench asking for food.

Chicago William C. Groebl Park Ridge Grant Park Groebl

Injured Mother Awarded $110000 in Circuit Court

A 39 year old Holcombe mother paralyzed from a May 1953 collision was awarded 110000 by a Circuit Court jury. The verdict totaled 75000 for injury 12000 for past medical costs 18000 for future medical costs and 5000 to husband for loss of companionship. Rusk County gravel truck operator Luethi faced fines for failing to stop. Willmarth denied negligence.

Hayward Cecelia Willmarth Holcombe Chippewa County Carroll Willmarth Rusk County

Quake Claims 22 Lives in Philippines Center and North

A strong earthquake struck central Philippines causing at least 22 deaths and many injuries. Sorsogon City reported about 20 dead with extensive property damage, while Legaspi City to the north reported two fatalities.

Manila Philippines Sorsogon Legaspi Isagani Abella

Bing Crosby Hospitalized for Kidney Ailment

Bing Crosby is under observation for a kidney ailment he has suffered for several days in Santa Monica California. Doctors say surgery is not planned at this time and Crosby was admitted to St. John's hospital on Wednesday.

Bing Crosby Santa Monica Calif St. John's Hospital

Vandal Rewards Offered by Firm in Strike Fight

Kohler Co and the CIO United Auto Workers post rewards totaling 1500 for info leading to arrests of vandals tied to clashes during a strike. Detroit union official adds 1000 for tips on a shotgun attack on non striking Kohler worker Harold Curtiss. Conner cites violence as negotiations break with Local 833. Willard Van Ouwerkerk injured in a tavern beating.

Harold Curtiss Kohler Co Lyman Conger Uaw-Cio Conger Willard van Ouwerkerk Sheboygan van Ouwerkerk Sheboygan Falls William P. Vinson Detroit

Detroit Official Gets 5000 Dollar Salary Increase

Arthur M. Dondineau superintendent of Detroit public schools received a five thousand dollar annual raise on Thursday. The new pay brings his salary to twenty five thousand dollars, tying Mayor Albert E. Cobo as the highest paid public official in Michigan.

Detroit Arthur M. Dondineau

Wife Nags Husband Cruelty Claim Upheld in Divorce

NOTTINGHAM England judge held it is cruelty when a wife nags her husband so much he seeks refuge in the family greenhouse. George N Titt ley a railway inspector testified his wife nagged him. Justice Seymour Karminski granted the divorce.

Nottingham England George N. Tittley Seymour Karminski

Coal Cleaning Plants Operate Widely at Bituminous Mines

The report notes that 612 mechanical coal cleaning plants are in operation at U. S. bituminous coal mines.

U. S

Toll Uncertain In Border Floods

The Rio Grande receded revealing a grim toll and uncertain missing numbers across the border. Eisenhower declared disaster loans for the stricken area while state and federal teams coordinate relief. Red Cross Salvation Army and volunteers press on as Piedras Negras reports 38 dead and 90 missing.

Eagle Pass Tex Rio Grande Eisenhower Allan Shivers Red Cross Salvation Army Piedras Negras United States

California divorcee weds again in same day

Grace Louise Power aged 71 secured a final decree from her third marriage in Woodland California then entered another courtroom and married William Patterson Goodman aged 80 who said the ceremony marked his fifth marriage.

Woodland Calif Grace Louise Power William Patterson Goodman

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