Levy of 980000 for 1964 65 school needs discussed
A tentative $980 000 school levy for 1964 65 was outlined at a special Board of Education meeting in the junior high library. The budget may total about $1.4 million with up to $400 000 from non tax sources. Enrollment is expected to rise to over 2 650, with high school numbers up to about 900. The board also accepted a house sale to the district for 10 000 with a year rent free for a relative.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Education
Alvin H. Babler
Rodney O. Kittelsen
John L. Norton
D. J. Huenink
Monroe
Washington
Huenink
Ina Thompson
Minneapolis
15Th Avenue
Death of Neil Swiggum longtime Browntown resident
Neil Martin Swiggum 72 of Browntown died at 3 15 p m yesterday in St Clare hospital after surgery and a heart attack a week earlier Born September 27 1891 in the Viroqua area he farmed in Jordan Township before moving to Browntown He retired in 1956 from Borden plant Surviving are six children two brothers three sisters and many grandchildren plus two great grandchildren His wife died in 1959 Services will be at 245 p m Saturday at Jordan Lutheran Church with burial in the church cemetery Friends may call at Stuessy funeral home after noon tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Neil Swiggum
Borden Co
Browntown
St. Clare Hospital
Neil Martin Swiggum
Viroqua Area
Ole and
Mary Bringe Swiggum
Vernon County
Iva Christine Gordee
Madison
Jordan Township
Francis Doherty
Glen
Monroe
Francis
Huntsville
Ala
Oscar
Viroqua
Melvin
Soldiers Grove
Marie Berg
Gerhard Sherry
Readstown
Fred Rice
Tacoma
Jordan Lutheran Church
Hans Jersild
Stuessy Funeral Home
Showtime 64 Benefit to Aid Children in Monroe
The Monroe Knights of Columbus join the City Band for Showtime 64 at the Twining Park Bandshell on Sunday night July 26 to raise funds for children handicapped by cerebral palsy or brain injury. Proceeds support the Monroe Rehabilitation Center and the Wisconsin Jaycettes and Green County Medical Society assist the program with volunteers and donations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monroe Knights of Columbus
Kcs
Monroe
Allan F. Barnard
Twining Park
KC Clowns
Children’s Rehabilitation Center
St. Clare Hospital
Knights of Columbus
Wisconsin Jaycettes
Green County Medical Society
Frank C. Stiles
Spotty Demand Defines Madison Cheese Market Today
Madison Wisconsin cheddar trade shows steady overall activity with spotty demand and generally fair to good spirits. Supplies vary by type with long horns tight for some dealers and ample for others. prices range from 34 to 38 percent for cheddars, 35 to 38 percent for 40 pound blocks, 38 to 40 percent for single daisies, 36 to 37 percent for longhorns, and 37 to 40 percent for midgets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madison
Wisconsin
Lost Dog Quizzing Triggers $1.62 Million Federal Suit
Three Illinois residents sue Wausau and Marathon County officers and a local cheese store operator for 1 626 000 alleging mistreatment and distress after they were stopped and questioned July 2 1962 in a missing dog case. The plaintiffs are William H Delaney and his wife Doritta and Doritta’s sister Deborah De Gonzales of Elmhurst. Defendants include Sheriff Louis Gianoli Harold Hawke Norman Zietlow detectives Richard Bettin Douglas Smith and Kenneth Luther.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madison
U.S. District Court
Illinois
Wausau and
Maratthon County
Wausau
William H. Delaney
Doritta
Deborah de Gonzales
Elmhurst
Louis Gianoli
Harold Hawke
Norman Zietlow
Richard Bettin
Douglas Smith
Kenneth Luther
Delaneys
Luther
Defector Sentenced to Seven Years Hard Labor
FRANKFURT Germany Capt Alfred E Svenson 31 Scranton Pa was given seven years hard labor for desertion and theft of a jeep driven into Communist East Germany 14 months ago. He was dismissed from the U S Army after a general court martial Wednesday. He spent a year in the Soviet bloc before expulsion as unfit for asylum. The Iron Curtain crossing occurred May 4 1963 during border maneuvers. Communist authorities returned the jeep on May 7.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frankfurt
Germany
Alfred E. Svenson
East Germany
Svenson
Scranton
U.S. Army
U.S
Iron Curtain
East
West Germany
Protection Plea Made for Youths in Civil Rights Struggle
The Associated Press notes explosions injuring two civil rights workers in McComb Mississippi spurred calls to protect youths involved in civil rights activity about 500 youths from other states participate. Parents from Northern California petition President Johnson Governor Brown and lawmakers to ensure safety for young workers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McComb
Miss
Mississippi
California
Johnson
Edmund G. Brown
Columbus
Tenn
Flo F. Fleming
Sen. Goldwater
Philadelphia
St. Augustine
Fla
Fire Destroys Walter Meier Barn Near Browntown
Lightning struck the Walter Meier barn three miles north of Browntown at about 4 p.m. yesterday, reducing a 32 by 60 structure to ashes. The blaze destroyed hay worth about 3,000 bales and was covered by insurance. a pony was saved and cattle were at pasture as Browntown firefighters responded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Browntown
Walter Meier
Eighteen Teams to Compete in Land Judging Contest
Eighteen 4H and FFA teams will contest the Land Judging event July 16 at the Walter and Dean Streiff farm north of New Glarus on Highway 69. The Monroe Moose Lodge sponsors with the Soil Conservation Service and County Extension Service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
FFA
Walter and
Dean Streiff
New Glarus
Highway 69
Monroe Moose Lodge
Soil Conservation Service
County Extension Service
James Schwoegler
SCS
The
Moose
Jack Cs Marty
Ted D. Schmieda
Senate closes Bobby Baker probe amid political echoes
The Senate Rules Committee wraps up its inquiry into Bobby Baker with a majority report labeling him guilty of many gross improprieties and deferring criminal-law action to the Justice Department. Republicans allege a coverup and call for more witnesses, while Baker, once Lyndon Johnson’s top aide, invoked the Fifth Amendment and refused to surrender records.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Senate
Bobby Baker
Senate Rules Committee
Justice Department
Baker
B. Everett Jordan
White House
Walter Jenkins
Jenkins
Don B. Reynolds
Bak
Johnson
GOP
Lyndon B. Johnson
Scranton Urges GOP to Reject Extremist Groups in Platform
Gov. Scranton urged the Republican Platform Committee in San Francisco to explicitly condemn extremist groups such as the John Birch Society as alien to American shores. He argued the party should be responsible and rational, supporting equal rights, Social Security, and cautious nuclear policy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
Pennsylvania
Scranton
Republican Platform
John Birch Society
Platform
GOP
Republican Party
United Nations
Track Meet Set For Park Event
Carol Mitchell reports a track meet tomorrow for the event week. Events include broad jump, baseball throw, 50 yard dash, 100 yard dash, 100 yard relay, discus and arrow throw. Both boys and girls may participate with ribbons for top placements. Activities start at 1 30 p.m. at the ball diamond area of Recreation Park.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carol Mitchell
Ball Diamond
Recreation Park
Jobless claims rise in Wisconsin last week
Wisconsin unemployment compensation claims totaled 27 519 in the latest week, up from 25 392 a week earlier, reported by the State Industrial Commission.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madison
Wisconsin
State Industrial Commission
Rhodes Declares Delegation Free to Vote for Nominee
Ohio Governor James A. Rhodes, the favored son, released delegates to the Republican National Convention for their first votes without indicating his own preference. He thanked delegates for caucus support and suggested he would waive a complimentary vote.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
Ohio
James A. Rhodes
Rhodes
San Francisco
Lafayette County Fair Opens July 22 to 26
The 108th Lafayette County fair runs Wednesday to Sunday July 22 to 26. Harness racing Thursday and Friday nights, stock car racing Sunday night. Johnny King Auto Thrill Circus Wednesday night. Bill Allcott clown acts throughout. Venita Rich Talent Contest Sunday with trip to New York for Ted Mack audition. Carnival on midway. Friday is Children’s Day with reduced ride prices. Tractor pulling Sunday and a 4 pm style revue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Darlington
Lafayette County
Johnny King
Bill Ailcott
New York
Ted Mack
Jost Marty 84 Dies After Fall in Monroe Area
Jost A Marty of Monroe aged 84 died after a fall from a scaffold causing a broken hip. He was born Nov 30 1879 west of Monticello and lived in Orangeville before moving to Monroe in 1926. He married Elizabeth Rebly in 1900 observing their 63rd anniversary this year. Surviving are his wife a daughter Bertha Wuthrich a son Fred J Marty seven grandchildren and 14 great grandchildren. Burial will be Greenwood Cemetery with services at Shriner Neu Shwander funeral home conducted by Rev Donald Storck.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monroe
Jost A. Marty
16Th Avenue
St. Clare Hospital
Mr. Marty
Monticello
Jacob
Rose Becker Marty
Elizabeth Rebly
Martys
Orangeville
Marty
St. John’s
Marie Elizabeth
Shriner - Neushwander
Donald Storck
St. John’s Church
Greenwood Cemetery
Retlaw Hotel Acquired By West Bend Brothers
MILWAUKEE The West Bend Theater Corp of West Bend has purchased the eight story 250 room Retlaw hotel in Fond du Lac from the Schroeder hotel chain for about 300000 dollars. Albert P. Frank and his brother Nick said extensive renovations will be undertaken.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milwaukee
West Bend Theater Corp
West Bend
Fond du Lac
Schroeder Hotel
Albert P. Frank
Nick
Rifle accident claims life in Kenosha home
Mrs. Richard Robillard, 27, died Wednesday night in Kenosha from an apparent accidental rifle discharge while she was straightening a closet. Authorities described the incident as accidental.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kenosha
Richard Robillard
Rain brings relief and crop damage in Monroe area
Rain fell across the Monroe region with near Woodford reporting about two thirds of an inch as hail and winds damaged corn and oats. Other spots saw 0.23 inch. Dubuque had 1.2 inches, La Crosse reached 89 and Monroe 85.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monroe
Woodford
Wisconsin
Dubuque
la Crosse
Cheese Plant Owner Cyril Gruber Dies in Lake Mishap
Cyril Gruber 35 owner of a Plain cheese factory was found dead on Lake Wisconsin after a boating mishap. He had been missing since Sunday night and was located by a Conservation Department search plane.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prairie DU Sac
Cyril Gruber
Lake Wisconsin
Conservation Department
Gruber
Goldwater Sees Republican Year Ahead at San Francisco Rally
Sen. Barry Goldwater urged Republicans to unite for a 1964 presidential race against Lyndon Johnson. He predicted a Republican year from statehouses to the White House and favored Rep. William Miller for vice president with Ford as another strong option. He warned polls won’t decide the election and noted Scranton’s opposition to Birch Society extremism.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
Barry Goldwater
Johnson
Goldwater
Arizona
Lyndon B. Johnson
United States
der Spiegel
Statehouse
Congress
White House
Republican Party
Washington
Rep
William E. Miller
New York
Gerald R. Ford Jr
Michigan
Miller
Republican National Committee
Ford
Pennsylvania
Scranton
Tony Smith
Denison Kitchel
John Birch Society
Fun Day Parade Postponed to July 24
The annual Fun Day parade has been postponed from July 16 to Friday July 24. The parade around the square starts at 10 30 a m and ends at Recreation Park where prizes for best costumes will be awarded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Park and Recreation Department
Recreation Park
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Brooklyn
Don Jordi
R. H. Hendrickson
Fred Flick
Clifford Snively
William Eberhardt
George Grant
Olin
Showtime
Associated Press
Moose Hall
Wisconsin Department of Agriculture
County Agricultural Committee
Green County Agricultural Chest
Turner Hall
Agricultural Chest
United Gop
Baker Report
Frisco
Lafayette
Jost Marty
Retlaw Hotel
West Bend Brothers
Monroe Area
Arizonan
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