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Newspaper

Monroe Evening Times

Location

Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

Jul 10, 1961

Page

2

Editorial: Kennedy and the Army Chiefs Face Off

The piece argues the Kennedy administration underplays Joint Chiefs of Staff advisory roles amid the Berlin standoff and Cuban invasion fallout. It criticizes reliance on personal advisers over constitutional military leadership, urging fuller use of the JCS’s decades of experience.

Kennedy Joint Chiefs of Staff JCS White House Pentagon Maxwell Taylor Gen. Taylor Soviet Russia Berlin Lyman Lemnitzer Washington Mr. Kennedy

Trailer Home Taxes Spark Local Debate

The Monroe Board of Public Works proposes raising the monthly $5 levy on mobile home residents amid nationwide studies suggesting they may underpay municipal costs. A reader note argues rents already cover taxes and services, questioning the need for higher charges on trailer occupants.

Board of Public Works Monroe

40 Years Ago Park Work and Injuries July 10 1921

Activities include starting a new park area east of the Methodist church lights being installed tennis courts planned and skating in winter Roy Hickman of near Juda injured when a hay fork tine punctures shoulder narrowly misses lung Monroe Chautauqua series opens at North school with pet parade Sugar River swimmers warned of deep holes near the bridge 50 years ago Monroe baseball team beats Chicago White Rocks 4 0 and 8 7 Rain interrupts Sunday game Entries closed for Green County Fair stake races Parcel post law discussed despite protests of express companies Frank Thorp leaves M J Knight undertaking par l ors to visit relatives St Johns church opens summer German school.

New Park Roy Hickman Juda Monroe Chicago Hudson, S.D St. John’s Church

Mobile homes levy debate in City Council

Residents discuss taxation and parking rights for mobile homes amid concerns over sidewalk use and school costs. Citizens urge careful review of costs and potential segregation implications before any levy adjustments are made.

Mrs Lethlean of Apple River Dies at 82

Mrs Opel Lethlean 82 rural Apple River died this morning at Gross nursing home Gra tiot born Otterbein Ind March 22 1879 daughter of Allan Flora Wiles Bowen married Henry Lethlean Sept 29 1917 in Galena He died March 10 1953 Survivors include daughter Sue Hall Barstow Calif son Burl rural Shullsburg two brothers Edward Bowen Glendale Calif Roy Bowen Tempe Az two sisters Mrs Pearl Somers Monon Ind and Mrs Sue Funk Dayton Ind four grandchildren Services 2 p m Wednesday at Apple River Methodist church Rev Ray Baldwin presiding Burial West Ella Highland cemetery Friends may call Bartell funeral home Warren from 2 p m tomorrow until 10 a m Wednesday

Opel Lethlean Apple River Gross Gratiot Edward Bowen Glendale Calif Roy Bowen Tempe Ariz Pearl Somers Monon Ind Sue Funk Dayton Apple River Methodist Church Ray Baldwin Roscoe Methodist Church West Ella Highland Cemetery Bartell Funeral Home Warren

Baltimore Area Hosts Eighteen Major Corporate Labs

Eighteen major corporations maintain research laboratories in or near Baltimore, reflecting a high concentration of industrial science activity in the region. The firms span multiple sectors, signaling sustained investment in advanced R&D and collaboration with local institutions.

Baltimore

Mrs. Benjamin H. Robinson Dies at 63 in Janesville

Mrs. Robinson a native of Albany died Friday at her home in Janesville. Services were at St. Pauls Lutheran Church with burial at Milton Lawns Memorial Park. Survived by husband Benjamin H. Robinson two daughters Mrs. Warren J. Scott and Mrs. Leslie J. Lockhart three sisters Mrs. Bertha Rehberg Mrs. Erwin F. Krenke and Mrs. Walter Davis and a brother William Hein plus three grandchildren. She was credit manager at J.M. Bostwick and Sons for 18 years and married December 8 1922.

Benjamin H. Robinson Albany Janesville St. Paul’s Lutheran Church Milton Lawns Memorial Park Robinson Rose Hein Carl Hein J.M. Bostwick and Sons The Concern Warren J. Scott Wauwatosa Leslie J. Lockhart Bertha Rehberg Milwaukee Erwin F. Krenke Walter Davis Twin Falls Idaho William Hein Brodhead

Maria Button 92 Dies at Lake Geneva

Mrs. Maria Button of Lake Geneva, native of New Diggings, died Friday at home. Funeral service held at Lake Geneva Methodist Church with Rev. John Walker officiating. Burial in Oak Hill Cemetery. She was active in Rebekah work for 55 years and held leadership roles. Survived by son Alex Henry Button, daughter Mrs. McKinley Hodge, a sister, two grandchildren, and three great grandchildren.

Maria Button New Diggings Button’s Bay Lake Geneva John Walker Evansville Oak Hill Derrick-Bailey Button McKinley Hodge Delavan William Booty Shullsburg

Keister Rites Held for Arena Resident at 67

Floyd J. Keister 67, Arena, retired carpenter, died after long illness. Survived by wife, two daughters Mrs. Ingalls and Mrs. Davenport both of Arena, four sons John David Floyd Jr and Donald all of Arena, two sisters, and a brother in Milwaukee. Services were held this afternoon in Arena.

Floyd J. Keister Arena Gloria Stocklow James Harrington Monroe Keister Dodgeville Emil Theiler Thomas Ingalls Arthur Davenport John David Floyd F Donald Virgil Keister Milwaukee

Mrs Lilja Visits Relatives in Sweden After 34 Years

Mrs Ernest Lilja of Durand Illinois is spending two months in Sweden visiting two sisters and four brothers unseen since she left 34 years ago. Her son Larry, 20, on a European tour with the Vasa Order, will visit in Sweden and return to Durand within two weeks. She departed Chicago for Skane Sweden by jet plane Sunday.

Ernest Lilja Durand Ill Sweden Lilja Larry Vasa Order Chicago Skone

Foxglove Leaves Used to Make Digitalis Remedy

Digitalis, a heart medicine, is prepared from dried foxglove leaves which can be poisonous if misused. The caution contrasts therapeutic use with potential danger.

Landmark burns Spaulding House in Wisconsin

The Spaulding House, a Northwestern Wisconsin landmark since 1866, was destroyed by a Sunday fire. Only the walls remained standing as firefighters fought the blaze.

Black River Falls Spaulding Wisconsin

Navy Seaman Glen Wuthrich Comes Home After Four Years

The Service Record notes Glen Wuthrich has been released from the Navy after a four year enlistment. He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Sim Wuthrich of Orangeville.

NAVY

Thayer Son Serves Aboard USS Somers In Pacific Fleet

Aboard destroyer Stephen W. Thayer radarman third class USN son of Mr and Mrs William A Thayer 811 20th avenue serves aboard the USS Somers a unit in the Seventh Fleet operating in the Western Pacific.

Stephen W. Thayer USN William A. Thayer 20Th Avenue Somers Seventh Fleet Western Pacific

Mrs. Gilbertson Dies at 57 in Stoughton Hospital

Mrs Archie Gilbertson 57 of rural Albany died at 10 20 p m Saturday after a heart condition at Stoughton hospital.She was born Reba Louise Apfel in Evansville November 8 1903 and married Archie Gilbertson March 18 1924. Services set for 2 p m tomorrow at Sharer funeral home. Burial in the Norwegian Settlement cemetery. Rebekah service tonight at 8. Survived by husband and two daughters Mrs Mertil Clarke of Stoughton and Mrs Charles Madeline Allen of Madison. She was active in the Albany Methodist Church Royal Neighbor Camp and Rebekah Lodge and served as RNA oracle this year.

Albany Archie Gilbertson Stoughton Hospital Sharer Funeral John Walker Evansville

Wisconsin cites four cities for pedestrian safety programs

The Wisconsin Division of the American Automobile Association announced four state cities Antigo Green Bay Oconomowoc and Portage were cited for their 1960 pedestrian safety programs.

Madison Wisconsin American Automobile Association Antigo Green Bay Oconomowoc Portage

County Holsteins Earn Highest Excellent Rating

Three more Holsteins in the county join the excellent class of the Holstein-Freisian Association of America. Owners include W. G. Timm Estates Monroe Daniel F. Wyss Monroe and Ralph E. Eastwood Argyle. Two excellent females in the Timm herd mark a county first.

Holstein-Freisian Association of America W. G. Timm Estates Monroe Daniel F. Wyss Ralph E. Eastwood Argyle R. P. Denney Frederick Timm Herbert Huffman John W. Ruff H. Otto Elmer Hartog Greencowis Heather Folk Vale Costie Piebe Wyss Pecatonica Priscila Ormsby Ralph E. Eastman

State Outlines Plans To Halt Park Problem

The State Conservation Department reports plans to tackle Big Foot Beach State Park issues of rowdyism and overcrowding. The program, developed with Walworth County officials, includes a park sticker bill, more patrols at Big Foot, and closing a neighboring highway to control access.

Madison State Conservation Department Big Foot Beach State Park Walworth County Big Foot

Dr. Wintenholter Plans Area Medical Practice

Dr. Joseph Winterholter, a Pennsylvania native, and his wife with four children move to Durand Illinois. He will take the state board exam Saturday and will practice at the Durand Medical Clinic alongside Rev. Richard Harvey.

Joseph Winterholter Pennsylvania Durand Medical Clinic Richard Harvey

Wisconsin Insurance Chief Warns Against Replacing Policies

Wisconsin commissioner Charles Manson cautions residents about agents urging surrender of permanent life insurance to buy new policies. He calls this a growing evil and urges written proposals, analysis by both companies, and if in doubt, consult the State Insurance Department.

Madison Wisconsin Charles Manson Manson State Insurance Department

Gottlieb Steiner Dies at Madison

Gottlieb Steiner 80 of Madison died at 1 p.m. Saturday in a nursing home after a heart attack. Born in Switzerland he came to America at age five and settled near New Glarus. He married Anna Klassy in 1902 and farmed in Exeter Township before moving to Belleville then Madison. Surviving: son Harvey. daughters Mrs. Edwin Christen, Mrs. Alvin Gausman, Mrs. Phillip Ault. two half brothers. 14 grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren. Buried Swiss Evangelical cemetery. services by Rev. Lynn F B Tschudy. Six children predeceased him. Funeral home in Morrow.

Switzerland Peter Sophia Leuenberger Steiner America New Glarus Anna Klassy Exeter Township Belleville Madison Steiner Harvey Oregon Edwin Christen Alvin Gausman Phillip Ault Adolph Schmid State of Washington Christ Schmid Monticello Lee Leslie Dewey Sylvan Zentner Funeral Lynn F. B. Tschudy United Church of Christ

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