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Newspaper

Monroe Evening Times

Location

Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

Jul 05, 1961

Page

4

County Receives Highway Payment Funds for County Trunk Systems

The State Highway Commission announced a $54 011.47 payment to Green County for use on county trunk highways including the statutory improvement allotment and 65 per mile. Green County also has $83 905.08 available for state trunk highways and connecting streets. A Lafayette County payment of $50 212.19 was issued with $76 675.51 available for state trunk improvements.

Green County State Highway Commission Lafayette

U S Embassy Refutes Angola Aid Claims

In Lisbon the U S Embassy clarified that 335000 dollars in aid to Angola victims came from the U S government, denying a Luanda charity claim that no aid was provided. Caritas Luanda said it handled distribution, while the embassy asserted officials supplied the aid directly.

U.S Angola Lisbon Portugal Luanda Caritas

Robert Hahn Earns Church Recognition

Robert L. Hahn of Monroe is named one of four Men of the Year by the Lutheran Movement for Stewardship honoring his voluntary art contributions. Hahn, a local sign contractor, attends Grace Lutheran church and is active in church activities.

Robert L. Hahn Monroe Lutheranman’s Movement For Stewardship United Lutheran Church of America Illinois Synod Hahn Grace Lutheran Church

Milestone Minstrel Captures First Place at Firemen's Fourth

The Milestone Minstrel, a musical trio of Di anne Mile stone seven, Lynn six, and Edith Jane milestone three, daughters of Mr and Mrs Glenn L Milestone, won first place in the amateur show at Winslow's Firemen's Fourth of July festival. Dianne played an accordion solo with Mrs Milestone at the piano. Their great grandmother Mrs Edith Kline of Madison attended.

Milestone Minstrel Dianne, Lynn Edith Jane Milestone Glenn L. Milestone 10Th Street Firemen Winslow Dianne

Marjorie Blackford Plans Year-Long Germany Teaching Leave

Miss Marjorie Blackford, a Brodhead elementary school teacher for seven years, takes a year off to teach in an army dependents school in Germany around August 1. Congregational church members hosted a farewell picnic in Fellowship Hall, honoring her roles as church treasurer for ten years and Pilgrim youth advisor.

Brodhead Marjorie Blackford Germany Congregational Church Fellowship Hall Pilgrin

State Will Enlarge Liberty Creek Project

The Wisconsin Conservation Department adds 40 acres on the Liberty Creek project near Attica in Green County to its land program. The commission approves purchases totaling 5,208 acres for $289,000, expanding fish game forest and park lands statewide to 50,000 acres since 1957.

Liberty Creek Attica Green County Wisconsin Conservation Department

Electric Drill Mishap Kills Middleton Youth

A 17 year old Middleton boy, Spencer Sorenson, died after an electric shock while using a drill on a dock in Lake Mendota. The drill cord fell into the water causing the fatal shock. he worked alone about 50 feet offshore. His parents are Mr. and Mrs. Hans Sorenson.

Madison Middleton Lake Mendota Spencer Sorenson Hans Sorenson

Seoul Airport Shifts to South Korean Control

Seoul International Airport was transferred from U S to South Korean control today and will continue to host U S Air Force units alongside commercial carriers at the facility.

Seoul Korea Seoul International Airport U.S

Brodhead council hears sewer woes and parking issues

At a Monday meeting Brodhead officials discussed sewer blockages from clothing sticks and steel wire in the sanitary system and outlined problems on 10th Street and East Second Avenue. The council tabled requests for parking aid at the Brodhead Locker Plant and for a sign at South Side Grocery while a mid-block light near a beauty shop was referred to the street committee. Four lifeguard applicants were noted as pool openings approach, with one contractor seeking an extension. the pool is expected to be ready for about two weeks before school resumes.

Brodhead Clark Leo Noonan Ben Stabler 10Th Street East Second Avenue Richard Curliss Duane Youngblood Dean Peterson South Side Peterson Burton Cop

Monroe Cooperation Acknowledged For Past Facility Use

The council noted appreciation of Monroe allowing Brodhead to use its swag facilities in the past. Actions include spraying the Boy Scout camp at Decatur Lake, repairing pumps for a Girl Scout Day Camp July 17 21, and permits for Elmer Coplien porch and Raymond Homb garage.

Monroe Brodhead Decatur Lake Rex Roenneburg Elmer Coplien Raymond Homb Kennedy Construction Co Janesville

Meat output rises in first five months

Washington reports U S red meat production for January through May at 11 251 000 000 pounds up slightly from 11 244 000 pounds last year. May production rises 7 percent over May 1960 figures.

Washington Agriculture Department U.S

Walter Seagrave Dies at 72 in Hazel Green

Walter Seagrave 72 a retired zinc miner died Monday at his Hazel Green home after a brief illness. Services set for 2 p.m. tomorrow at Hazel Green Methodist Church with calling at Thomas Funeral Home Platteville Odd Fellows rites at 8 p.m. and Masonic at 8:30. A native of Cumberland England he came to Livingston in 1921 and lived in Hazel Green 35 years. Survived by wife and two daughters Mrs Frederick Elmer Tomah and Mrs Freeman.

Hazel Green Walter Seagrave Hazel Green Methodist Church Thomas Platteville Seagrave Cumberland England Livingston Frederick Elmer Tomah Freeman

Tuttle Family Ties Highlight International Relatives

Cincinnati resident Mrs. John Bray, Hazel Green, and Mrs. Wallace Cowley with Mrs. Harry Kitchen in England are listed among three sisters and six grandchildren in a family notice.

Sophie Tucker center dedicated in Beeri Negev Desert

A youth center in Beeri, a Negev Desert collective, is named after American entertainer Sophie Tucker. Miss Tucker donated $10,000 and helped raise an additional $40,000 for the project.

Tel Aviv Israel Sophie Tucker Beeri Negev Desert

Classified ads boost business reach and appeal

Classified ads offer affordable exposure for all ventures. They connect merchants with local shoppers, highlight products and services, and drive quick leads. Use clear copy, concise details, and a strong contact line to maximize response.

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