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Newspaper
Monroe Evening Times
Location
Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jul 11, 1961
Page
2
Lt. Gov Knowles presents arguments for tax revision and explains why the governor's withholding plan fails. He cites a $70 million budget deficit, drop in per capita income, and high property taxes, urging alternatives to balance the state budget and promote growth.
Ten years ago on July 11 1951 C E Zuercher veteran of 12 years on the local school board was elected the first clerk of Joint Common School District No 1 at the board organization meeting. Zuercher Rodney O Kittelsen and Mrs Perle G Guess were named to three year terms. Cease fire talks progress in cold military formality with optimism per UN briefing officer. John Zweifel 82 dies at New Glarus. Staff Sergeant Jacob Kummer 20 returns here after serving with the 7th Division north of the 38th Parallel. Mrs Albert Roth 67 dies at New Glarus.
The piece argues for urgent tax reform in Wisconsin while criticizing the sales tax plan and withholding method. It notes Lt. Gov Knowles defending the GOP line but claims they fail to address why the party backs withholding and oppose broad sales taxes that could burden families and raise overall tax rates.
Henry J. Elmer known as Grocery Hank retires after 39 years at Blum's store in Monticello. He began work July 1 1922 when the store was People’s Supply Co. Owner W E Blum marks 55 years in the business this July 1.
Cheryl Zentner Sheila Hewes Gary Gmar and Gary Streiff are at Senior Hi Youth Fellowship camp this week at Pilgrim Camp Green Lake as reported by Times Special.
Frank Doescher of Platteville will chair the weekend junior leader training course at Canyon Camp. Thirty men makeup the committee for the Scouting year’s largest training event, with Scout masters, assistant leaders, and other officers from the U S Grant Council expected to participate. The program covers patrol organization, planning, meetings, hiking, camping, advancement, and more. A campfire, church service, and a new film The Right Way are on the schedule, with a patrol rally Sunday afternoon and the event running 4 p m Saturday to 4 30 p m Sunday. Certificates will be awarded and a training faculty will be selected.
Tomah man David Deere was sentenced to 60 days in jail in Eau Claire County Court on two counts of failing to file state income tax returns. He was placed on probation on two other counts and must complete delinquent returns for 1957 through 1960 by October 1, plus pay taxes and penalties. Guilty pleas were entered by Powell Drew and Albin Beckwell. W Dean Buss pleaded innocent and bond was set. adjournments granted for Frances Vinopal and the case set for August 2.
Miss Marie Spec travels from Madison to New York to join a European tour with a 15 member group sponsored by the Indiana University School of Music on a National Educational Association program. The itinerary covers London Paris Rome and Oslo with multiple rail and air hops ending in Monroe after a September 4 return.
In Belleville the interior of the Arthur Scott home, near the fire station, was destroyed by a morning blaze. Seventeen year old Michael Scott escaped from a first floor window. his parents and two sisters are away in Texas visiting a brother in the Air Force. Cause of the fire remains unknown.
The Assembly approved a measure requiring municipalities to recognize and bargain with city employee unions by a 64 to 15 vote and sent the bill to the Senate. The bill bans strikes and binds both sides to arbitration. Other actions include preliminary Senate approval of a freeway system plan, and Assembly passage of oleomargarine tax repeal with limits on coloring and labeling.
Police history notes Theodore Roosevelt serving as police commissioner in New York City during the early 1890s shaping reforms and governance of the department. His tenure influenced public safety practices and administrative changes within the NYPD.
The 1959 census report shows Green County farm product sales totaling 22,608,605 and Lafayette County 21,395,041 with state total 961,103,292. Green County dairy led with 12,370,720. Lafayette dairy was 9,035,150 and other non dairy products 10,672,813.
Six students from the 1961 Monticello High School class have registered or plan to enter college this fall. Notables include Elmer Lemon, Monticello basketball star, registered in pre commerce at the University of Wisconsin, and Beth Ann Schuler, also at UW in general Letters and Science courses. John Wood- continues the list of enrollees.
Ruff Woodruff enrolled in the College of Engineering at the University of Wisconsin. Rolland Taylor registered at Whitewater State College. Mary Siegenthaler and Juanita Zurfluh will enroll at Platteville State College.
Winnebago County sheriff's committee asks the state's attorney to draft a tentative curfew ordinance for teens under 16. They also seek a secondhand dealer list of purchased items to aid the sheriff's department.
Evansville Charles I Thompson 88 longtime Magnolia native died at home A funeral service will be held at 2 pm tomorrow at Allen funeral home Friends may call tonight He worked at Baker Manufacturing for years later serving as sexton at Maple Hill Cemetery Surviving wife three daughters two sons two brothers ten grandchildren fifteen great grandchildren
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