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Newspaper

Monroe Evening Times

Location

Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

Jul 08, 1959

Page

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Five Area Farm Bureau Members Honored At Green County Dinner

Green County Farm Bureau recognized five longtime members at a Swiss Wheel dinner. The honored are Mr. and Mrs. R. J. Douglas of Brodhead, Fred Dettwiler of Monroe, Frank Deminge of Monroe, and Mrs. Frank Bloom of Monroe. Details cover Douglas and Bloom’s leadership, Dettwiler’s roles in local co ops, and Deininger’s treasurer tenure, with remarks by county officials and state Farm Bureau leaders. Entertainment featured Harold Whitehead and M. E. Jeglum.

Green County Farm Bureau Swiss Wheel County R. J. Douglas Brodhead Fred Dettwiler Frank Deminge Frank Bloom Monroe Douglas Green County Farm Bureau Board Green County Farm Bureau Women’s Committee National Women’s Committee Dettwiler County Farm Bureau Co-op Warehouse Co County Farm Bureau Green County Service Co Deininger Farm Bureau Board Green County Livestock Corp Women’s Committee Jordan Club St. John’s Church McCalls Magazine Sam Waelti County Women’s Glen Roderick Percy Hardyman State Farm Bureau Waukesha William Kasakallas Madison Harold Russell Janesville Harold Whitehead M. E. Jeglum

Amanda Norder Succumbs at 77

Mrs. Leonard H. Norder 77 of 1017 8th Avenue died at 6 p.m. yesterday at St. Clare Hospital after a cerebral hemorrhage. Born June 7, 1882 in Clarno Township, she married Leonard H. Norder June 5, 1901 in Freeport. Survived by two sons Ervin A. Norder and Clarence A. Norder and five grandchildren. Funeral 1:30 p.m. Friday at Stuessy Funeral Home with Rev. Paul H. Olm officiating. burial Greenwood Cemetery. Friends may call after noon tomorrow at the funeral home.

Leonard H. Norder 8Th Avenue St. Clare Hospital Clarno Township Norder August Ernestine Eichstadt Feldt Freeport Monroe St. John’s Church Royal Neighbors Ervin A. Norder Clarence A Janesville Glen George Garwell Frank Ott Artisian S.D Stuessy Funeral Home Paul H. Olm Greenwood Cemetery

Khrushchev Brutal Remarks Shocking Harriman Report

Averell Harriman describes talks with Soviet Premier Nikita Khrushchev as terrifying and brutal in Life magazine. He quotes Khrushchev saying force in Berlin would backfire and Soviet rockets could reach Formosa with China, threatening war if needed, and notes Soviet aid to Red China and strength to challenge the U.S. fleet.

New York W. Averell Harriman Nikita Khrushchev Stalin Life Magazine Harriman Washington Moscow Shrushchev Berlin Khrushchev Soviet Union Red China Formosa U.S Formosa Strait Gromyko Geneva Kremlin

Aldermen Approve City Sewer Plan and Park Funding

Aldermen pass an ordinance to install 300 feet of storm sewer pipe near 9th street with bids required for over 1 000 dollars and authorize city to buy pipe and provide labor. The council authorizes a 200 dollar monthly recreation center rental retroactive to February 1959 and Park Board funds of 2 100 dollars.

Aufenacht 9Th Street Cites Park Board Nell Cunningham Herman L. Schindler Board of Review Sebastian Laeser Jr Monroe Fire Department Monroe Roller Mills 14Th Street St. John’s Church of Christ 16Th Avenue Lincoln School Gen Nathan F. Twining Park 12Th Street 18Th 20Th Avenue

Supt Huenink Among Discussion Members

Supt D J Huenink will join a special panel at the 42nd Annual Conference of Wisconsin Instructors in Vocational Agriculture in Madison. He, Louis M Sasman and three other superintendents speak at 1 p m in Agricultural Hall on the UW campus as county voag instructors from Monroe Brodhead Juda New Glarus and Albany attend.

Supt D. J. Huenink Wisconsin Madison Huenink Louis M. Sasman Agricultural Voag Kenneth C. Allen Monroe Robert Keen Brodhead Richard Loberger

Legion Will Install Officers This Sunday

Installation of all Green County American Legion Post and Auxiliary officers will take place Sunday night at 8 in the Immanuel EUB church in Brodhead. All county adjutants are to send names of their post officers to T. J. Burgy Jr. adjutant finance officer Box 137 Monroe. Guests will be welcomed and lunch served.

Green County American Legion Immanuel Eub Brodhead T. J. Burgy Jr Box Monroe

Milwaukee Beach Landing by Marines Stuns City

Milwaukee witnesses a staged amphibious assault as 1 500 Marines land on Milwaukee Beach with 17 ships and 33 landing craft. The mock invasion follows Queen Elizabeth and the Duke of Edinburgh touring Chicago area shores aboard the Royal Yacht Britannia. The city receives a royal message of thanks for the cordial greetings.

Milwaukee McKinley Beach Britannia Lake Michigan Queen Elizabeth Chicago Duke of Edinburgh Task Force 47

Low Bid Opened For Argyle Road

The State Highway Commission named Rein, Schultz and Dahl Co. of Madison as the low bidder at 167,002 dollars for bituminous surfacing of 12.567 miles on Highway 81 from Monroe to Argyle. The firm also proposed 157,585 dollars for 7.276 miles on Highway 13 Beloit to Oxfordville. Ryan and Sons of Janesville bid 4,716 dollars for 2.72 miles on Highway 78 Blanchardville to Daleyville.

State Highway Commission Rein, Schultz and Dahl Co Madison Monroe Argyle Green County Brodhead 11Th Avenue Beloit-Orfordville Ryan and Sons Janesville Blanchardville - Daleyville

Assembly Kills Nelsons Tax Plan on Bank Change

Madison Democrats blocked Gov. Nelson by killing his plan to raise 1.25 million dollars via a bank tax change in a 50-49 vote. George Sokolowski moved a reconsideration as Republicans and some Democrats defected. a strategy session followed. The measure is part of the governor's 12.083 million tax package. several bills were rejected while one gained 94-4 approval to boost college fees. The tax bills include miscel­laneous income tax changes and a cut in wholesalers discount on cigarette tax stamps. Glenn Pomerening urged killing or delaying action until fall as the governor's tax revision committee prepares recommendations for Sept. 15.

Madison Assembly Gaylord Nelson House George Sokolowski Milwaukee Senate Joint Nelson Glenn Pomerening Citizens Committee Pomerening

Cuba Air Chief Now Safe in U S

Major Pedro Luis Diaz Lanz former Cuban Air Force commander is admitted to the United States as a resident alien. He arrived July 1, 1959 with his wife at Miami from Cuba aboard a private boat and requested his whereabouts not be revealed. He is accused by Maj. Juan Almeida of desertion treason robbery and dealing with Batista's regime.

Miami Fla Edward P. Ahrens Pedro Luis Diaz Lanz United States Ahrens Diaz Lanz Cuba Maj Juan Almeida Fulgencio Batista

Weekend Firemen and Blackhawk Picnic Schedule

The 19th annual Blackhawk Picnic at Woodford opens Saturday night with a talent contest offering 50 dollars in prizes, a water fight at 9:30 a.m. Sunday with teams from Argyle Browntown South Wayne Wiota Winslow and Brodhead, and Hagen entertainment for Sunday. Orangeville hosts a water fight Friday night, a parade Saturday at 10:30 a.m. with 25 plus floats, bands, drum corps, shrine clown band, old cars and decorated bicycles, plus Bugle Corps performances at 1 p.m. on high school grounds.

Blackhawk Orangeville Woodford County Trunk Y WEEZ Argyle Browntown South Wayne Wiota Winslow Brodhead Hagen Entertainment Service Hagen Agency Shrine-Kc Clown Band Red Phantom Bugle Corps Rockford Dukes of Dubuque

Ike Warns He Might Call Special Session on Funds

Directors of the Commercial and Savings Bank announce Elmer J. Lawrence of Milwaukee joins as trust officer. Lawrence began in Beaver Dam at Old National Bank, later FDIC official, served in Wausau Eau Claire Lafayette and Milwaukee districts until last Jan. He and Mrs. Lawrence seek housing here. Their son Jackson M. runs an Milwaukee insurance business. Lawrence is a Mason and Presbyterian.

The Commercial and Savings Bank Today Elmer J. Lawrence Milwaukee Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation Lawrence Beaver Dam Old National Bank Wisconsin Banking Department FDIC Wausau Eau Claire Lafayette

Winners Named in County 4H Judging Contests

Winners across multiple projects were announced for the county 4H judging contest at Monticello high school. Woodworking first Richard Zumkehr Jordan second Robert Ruehlew Hilltop and Jim Deppeler Spring Grove. electricity first John Wasserstrass Washington Center second Paul Marty Browntown.

Monticello High School Richard Zumkehr Jordan Robert Ruehlew Hilltop Jim Deppeler Spring Grove Robert Zumkehr John Wasserstrass Washington Center Paul Marty Browntown Rickie Rufener Hiawatha Alan Martini Dutch Hollow Smith Lyvonne Fairman Clarence Carol Welz Clarno Ruth Ann Hoesly New Glarus Mary May Stuessy Decatur Cherry Marty Beverly

State Swiss Market About Steady to Firm

Wisconsin cheese markets show steady to firm tone. American cheese demand moderate with light open market trade and small offerings. price ranges for cheddar and blocks listed. Wisconsin Swiss market remains about steady on top grades and up to half a cent higher on lower grades with ample supplies and strong top grades offered.

Madison Wisconsin

Beer Blast Fatal Marshfield Tragedy at Local Brewery

An aluminum keg exploded at Marshfield Brewing Co. shortly before midnight Tuesday killing 71 year old Hubert Lofy and seriously injuring another worker.

Marshfield Marshfield Brewing Co Hubert Lofy

Eisenhower Warns Of Special Session Over Foreign Aid Fight

President Eisenhower warned Congress he may call a special session if foreign aid funds are cut further. The Senate has already trimmed 383 million dollars from his mutual aid request and 342 million from economic defense support. Senate Leader Johnson urged no more cuts, urging Republicans to rally against further reductions.

Washington Eisenhower Congress Senate Free World Lyndon B. Johnson Texas Johnson America Eiesnhower

Lions Auction Set For Saturday At Sky Vu Theater

The Monroe Lions Club announces hundreds of donated items for a Saturday auction from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Sky Vu theater with a rain date Sunday. Proceeds fund civic projects. pickups arranged by Lions members. Special prizes planned for attendees.

Monroe Lions Club Today Sky-Vu Lions

Highway 69 South Reopens After Widening Work

City Engineer Walter Ekum announced that Highway 69 South along 11th Avenue is now open to traffic. Blacktopping of the widened street is complete and traffic will resume.

Walter Ekum 11Th Avenue

President Eisenhower Defends Veto as National Good

President Eisenhower said he vetoes mainly for the good of the United States and never lightly uses the veto. He stressed he is not seeking office after his second term and will block legislation seen as harmful to the nation while aiming to keep the country solvent.

Washington Eisenhower United States

Three Teens Held After Kidnaping Near New Martinsville

Three teenage reform school inmates from Pruntytown were captured five hours after abducting 18 year old Sandra Lynne McKeen for an 80 mile ride to Florida. Rector 16 Moore 16 Jarrell 17 face preliminary hearings on kidnaping and grand larceny charges. McKeen unharmed. Sheriff Westerman and officers nabbed them ten miles south of New Martinsville after tracing Rector’s mother’s address.

New Martinsville Sandra Lynne McKeen Florida Miss McKeen Larry Anthony Rector Roger Lee Moore Patrick Jarrell Reformatory Richard L. Young W. C. Lawson State Industrial School For Boys Pruntytown Grafton West Virginia Ohio River Shannon W. Westerman Westerman Rector Rector’s Old Neighborhood, Where His Mother Still Lives. Miss McKeen Employes

Cheese Embargo Parley Tomorrow

Rep. Gerald T. Flynn reported that a meeting of the Cheese Importers Association is set in Washington with USDA cheese officials to resolve confusion over Finland voluntary embargoes on grinder grade Swiss and processed blocks. Flynn says Finland agreed to curb exports while Denmark denied any Swiss shipments to the U.S.

Cheese Importers Association Washington USDA Finland Gerald T. Flynn Monroe Flynn U.S Switzerland Denmark

Stock Market Holds To Peak Rails Rise

New York rails rose as the market held near record highs. Trading remained active with small gains and losses across key stocks. A three day upsurge to record highs left room for some profit taking as steel shares backed off.

New York Rails

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Amanda Norder Supt. Huenink Legion Argyle Road Democrat Bloc Ike Washington State Reformatory Democratic Highway 69
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