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Newspaper

Monroe Evening Times

Location

Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

Jul 10, 1954

Page

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Democrats Rally Sets Farm Platform for Wisconsin

Democratic delegates at the Milwaukee convention adopt a farm oriented platform promising higher dairy support, rural programs and expanded state education. Elliot Walstead urges voters to unite and contrasts Wisconsin Republicans with Hitler and Mussolini era praise.

Milwaukee Wisconsin Congress Johnson Wilkie Jerome Blaska Sun Prairie Benson Hitler Mussolini

Doctor Quizzed In Wife's Murder

Dr Samuel Sheppard was questioned again by Cuyahoga County detectives at the jail about the July 4 killing of his wife Marilyn. Investigators planned to record his latest statement in writing as three tree trimmers were also questioned without a link to the crime.

Cleveland Samuel Sheppard Cuyahoga County Carl Rossbach Bay View Hospital Marilyn Sheppard Sheppards Huntington Beach Sheppard Hunt Lake Erie Sheppards’ Bay Village Samuel R. Gerber

Two Await Sentences In Blue Mounds Theft

Norbert J. Bugnacki and Theodore Brown both of Milwaukee are held to await sentencing after pleading burglary and larceny in the Cave of the Mounds wishing well theft at Blue Mounds. They admitted stealing 475 dollars on June 2.

Madison Norbert J. Bugnacki Theodore Brown Milwaukee Dane County Blue Mounds Herman Sachtsen Bugnacki

On Wheels Parade Draws 35 Kids In Recreation Park Event

Children gathered for an On Wheels Parade along 16th Street to Recreation Park. Prizes were awarded for unusual doll buggy designs, decorated doll buggy, best dressed girl, and unique vehicle combinations. A breakfast hike and baseball clinics were announced for following weeks by Ronald D Johnson and Joseph Keegan.

16Th Street Recreation Park Recreation Department Barbara Schuetze Linda McGuire Laura Audrey Patterson Mary Walker Mary Bennet Frederick Schuetze Kenny Ginner Gregory Debbie Gibbons Donna Richard Swiggum Jane Russell Ronald D Johnson Lincoln Park Johnson Joseph Keegan East School Milton Red Cross

President Holds Up Atomic Strike Action

An inquiry board reported to President Eisenhower on the Paducah Kentucky plant walkout but no court injunction was ordered. The White House awaited a Paducah worker meeting to decide if 1,000 strikers return to work. Meanwhile about 3,500 CIO members ended a separate Oak Ridge strike.

Washington Eisenhower Paducah White House CIO Oak Ridge

Park Board Sets Annual Meeting For Tuesday

Park Board will hold its annual meeting Tuesday at 7:30 p.m. in City Hall. New officers will be elected. Lee Mitchell is president and Mrs. John A. Schindler is secretary.

City Hall Lee Mitchell John A. Schindler

Ringler Cohn Probe At Ft Dix Over 90 Degree Drill

Col Earl Ringler regimental commander at Ft Dix reviews discipline actions after a lieutenant and a sergeant were relieved for forcing their company to stand in 90 degree heat for an hour. The case follows past friction with Roy Cohn and Col Ringler during McCarthy hearings. Ringler is expected to announce a decision in a few days.

FT. DIX N.J.P Roy M. Cohn David Schine Earl R. Ringler Ringler Schine Sen. McCarthy Senate Army McCarthy Hear- Cohn Subcommittee Dix Fagg Schine

Green County Sees Multiple Races In September Primary

Several offices face contested primaries as filings reveal potential races for county clerk district attorney and other posts. Incumbent clerk Wilma Lengacher battles Ray Kundert. Joseph D Viney seeks district attorney with Franz Brand expected to file. Senate candidates Edward J Kaderly and Glenn H James headline district 17 GOP race. Other filings include Ralph Kundert treasurer Grace Thorp register of deeds and Harry Keegan assembly with more expected before Tuesday 5 pm deadline.

Green County Secretary of State Wilma Lengacher Ray E. Kundert Juda Joseph D. Viney Franz Brand Edward J. Kaderly Glenn H. James Montfort Green Grant Iowa Lafayette Ralph J. Kundert Grace Thorp Register of Oe Harry Keegan Herman Stuessy Wilbur E. Deininger Helen F. Myers Melvin J. Olson South Wayne Robert Travis Platteville

Blackhawk Picnic Opens With Amateur Show At Woodford

Fifteenth annual Blackhawk Picnic in Woodford opens tonight at 8 featuring an amateur show with talent from Southern Wisconsin. Tomorrow includes a 9:30 a.m. waterfight tournament among Argyle Browntown South Wayne Wiota and Woodford, with a winner to be declared. Night vaudeville features George Moorhead the Barradoes the Lancasters and the Gold Dust Twins, plus rides concessions and a large picnic ground.

Woodford Wisconsin Argyle Browntown South Wayne Wiota George Moorhead the Barradoes Lancasters Gold Dust Twins

Fisherman Drowns as Boat Capsizes on Petite Lake

A West Chicago fisherman Howard Klug, 34, drowned when his boat capsized on Petite Lake south of Antioch. Two others were rescued from the overturned craft in the incident reported today.

Antioch Ill Chicago Petite Lake Howard Klug

Resentment and Flights Rise as Hanoi Faces Ceasefire Fears

In Hanoi Indochina fear and resentment grow as a ceasefire could partition Viet Nam and hand the north to the Vietminh. Thousands seek to leave while hundreds daily get travel permits and consulates plan evacuations for nationals amid rising tension and clashes near the city.

Forrest Edwards Hanoi Indochina Vietminh Viet Nam Hanoi-Son Tay South Korea Saigon

Amoth withdraws from Wisconsin governor race

Madison candidate Ralph F. Amoth, who planned to run on a McCarthy aligned platform, ends his bid citing strong anti McCarthy sentiment. He argued Kohler faces farmer disapproval and a tough battle ahead.

Madison Ralph F. Amoth U. S Sen McCarthy Wisconsin Amoth Kohler

Gore Club Faces Violation Charges In Recall Effort

A criminal information charges the Joe Must Go Club Inc with 21 counts of public justice violations. Leroy Gore, ex executive secretary of the club, says the information, prepared by District Attorney Harlan Kelley, was served Friday after the group allegedly paid nearly $8,000 to six officers and directors of recall movements and to two advertising firms.

Sauk City Joe Must Go Club, Inc Leroy Gore Gore Dist Atty Harlan Kelley Baraboo Joe Must Go Club Sen. McCarthy Kelley Wisconsin

Had 22 Charter Members Local Woman's Club Marks 70th Birthday

The Woman's Club of Monroe marks 70 years since its 22 charter members organized by Dr. Helen Bingham. It was the state's fourth club after Berlin 1873 Milwaukee 1882 and Waukesha 1884, and now operates with a large waiting list and a permanent home at the Arabut Ludlow Memorial Library.

Woman's Club of Monroe Helen Bingham Milwaukee Woman's Club Berlin Milwaukee Club Waukesha Club Willis Ludlow Ludlow Library Arabut Ludlow Memorial Library First District Federation Turner Hall Mary K

Oaktron Industries Expands Operations In Monroe Facility

Monroe firm Oaktron Industries expands with two new assembly lines at the former Pleasure Bend recreation center. President W. L. Rollins notes 50 employees including management, with lines in the bowling alley area. Engineer Andrew C. Ericksen Jr. joins from Tingley Park, IL. Virgil Wilkins oversees production of radio loudspeakers and hearing aid transformers under Oaktron contract. Operation began late February after leasing the building with option to buy.

Oaktron Industries, Inc Pleasure Bend W. L. Rollins Doris Grossenbacher Darlene Legler Phyllis White Times Monroe Pleasure Bend Recreation Center Andrew C. Ericksen Jr Oaktron Electric Co Tingley Park Erickson Route 5 Virgil Wilkins Oaktron Industries

Little Rock Man Elected by Lions

Edward G. Barry of Little Rock Arkansas was elected third vice president of the Lions International at the 37th annual convention. Monroe L. Nute of Kennett Square Pennsylvania became president, succeeding S A Dodge of Detroit. Barry defeated C W McKee of Hays Kansas by 3156 to 595 in the contest.

New York Edward G. Barry Little Rock Ark Lions International Big Lions Monroe L. Nute Kennett Square S. A. Dodge Detroit Barry Arkansas Power and Light Co C. W. McKee Hays, Kas

Baraboo Car Crash Fatality Claims Local Farmer

A Friday night crash near Baraboo in Sauk County resulted in the death of Arthur Hill a 47 year old farmer from Greenfield town. The incident involved a car and a truck and is under investigation by local authorities.

Here Arthur Hill Greenfield Sauk County

Skywatch Volunteers Urged to Run Monroe Post

J. B. Scherer announced a plea for volunteers to man the Monroe Skywatch post on a 24 hour basis until an emergency warning from the Air Filter Center in Chicago is lifted. The alert affects Albany New Glarus Charno Brodhead and Belleville areas.

J. B. Scherer Monroe Chicago Scherer Skywatch Stearn’s

Grand Ole Opry Show Tonight at Fairgrounds

The WSM Grand Ole Opry is set for 8 tonight at the fairgrounds sponsored by Green County Fair Association. The program features String Bean from NBC Prince Albert and Tommy Scott's indoor circus with a rain backup to be held in the stock pavilion if needed.

WSM Grand Ole Opry Fairgrounds Green County Fair Association Tommy Scott

Senate Panel Sets Deadline to Ratify Treaty by December 31

Washington The Senate foreign relations committee tentatively vows to halt foreign aid flow to France and Italy after December 31 unless they approve the European defense plan or an acceptable alternative. Senator H Alexander Smith says the bill would cut in half the goods in the pipeline and warns of dire trouble if the State Department protests. The panel also seeks Eisenhower authorization to real locate 800 million dollars for Indochina if fighting ends, and trims 347.7 million from House spending. Knowledgeable leaders push a toned down Red China stance while Knowland pledges to fight to remove U N support if Reds join.

Washington Senate Foreign Relations Committee France Italy H. Alexander Smith RNJ Senate State Department House Smith Sen Knowland California Eisenhower United Nations China U. S Peiping United States U. N Red China State Dulles White House Congress

J B Hopkins Rites Planned In Brodhead

James B Hopkins 61 a Brodhead photographer died of a heart attack at home. Born March 30 1893 he married Helen Doris Roderick in 1916. He leaves wife three daughters Rex a brother nine grandchildren. Services Tuesday at 2 pm New Comer funeral home with Rev J C Robertson officiating. American Legion to take part. Burial Greenwood Cemetery. Friends may call Monday.

C. R. Coole Arteria N. M G. D. Amundsen Beloit W. B. Abbelgore Odell Ill Rex Evansville Newcomer Funeral Home J. C. Robertson Congregational Church American Legion Greenwood Cemetery

Fred Statz Founder of Statz Paint Co. Dies

Fred L. Statz, 57, founder and longtime owner of Statz Paint Co., died at his Madison home following a heart attack. He started the company in 1928 and built it into a noted regional paint firm.

Fred Statz Madison Fred L. Statz The Statz Paint Co

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Democrat Rally Lester Johnson Arthur Padrutt Chippewa Falls Horace Wilkie Benson Dairy Funday Park Board Col. Ringler Cohn Blackhawk Senate Group Gore Club Local Woman’s Club J.B. Hopkins
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