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Newspaper

Monroe Evening Times

Location

Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

Jul 13, 1955

Page

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Milwaukee Council Seeks Kohler Clay Dispute Solution

Milwaukee harbor officials push to unload clay for Kohler Co amid union picketing threats. The Harbor Commission votes 3 to 2 to recommend unloading on city docks and not to refuse handling cargo involved in inland disputes.

Milwaukee Milwaukee Common Council Kohler Co Milwaukee Harbor Commission Uawcio Divina Kohler CIO AFL AFL Federated Trades Council J. F. Friedrick Toam

Maniac Admits Double Slaying In Jamestown

Joseph Reade a 26 year old taxi driver admitted to police that he strangled and beat to death his sister in law Beverly Reade 26 and her 19 month old daughter Cheryl Lynn early yesterday The bodies were found nude on a blood stained mattress in a bedroom as husband Francis Reade found them on his night shift at Jamestown Metal Specialties Inc He described himself as a damn maniac and was to be arraigned on two counts of first degree murder.

Jamestown N. Y Joseph Reade Reade Beverly Reade Cheryl Lynn Francis Reade Jamestown Metal Specialties, Inc Corry

Monticello businessman Herman Karlen dies at 80

Herman L Karlen a Monticello lumber and business leader died at 7 45 this morning in St Clare hospital after a long illness He was born December 5 1874 and lived in the area most of his life He leaves a wife two sons a daughter two brothers two sisters and eight grandchildren Funeral services will be held at Zwingli church with Rev A R Achtemeier officiating burial in Highland Cemetery

Herman L. Karlen Monticello St. Clare Hospital Rudolph and Magdalena Kilossner Karlen Karlen Washington Township Royalton Marty University of Wisconsin Lena Steinmann Mr. Karlen F. K. Studley Olie Persons F. H. Steinmann J. C. Steinmann Sr J. C. Steinmann Jr John and Howard Frederick Steinmann Frederick R. W. Karlen H. L Karlen and Steinmann Lumber Co Royal W Zwingli Voegeli Funeral Home California Zwingli Church A. R. Achtemeier Highland Cemetery

Swiss Market Shows Less Active Trading

Madison Wisconsin dairy market reports a steadier Swiss market with demand fair to good and light to moderate supply. Prices for Cheddar and Swiss varieties shown, including 32 34 percent moisture bases and 35 37 percent ranges for multiple brands, with state assembly points and grades noted.

Madison USDA Wisconsin

Red Chinese Guns Hit Quemoy Island Barrage

Formosa dispatch reports near Amoy during the ten minute assault 21 shells were fired at the Quemoy defenses by Chinese forces. The Nationalist Defense Ministry said there was no damage or casualties.

Taipei Formosa Amory Quemoy Island Nationalist Defense Ministry

Seventh Victim Dies After Crash in Janesville Area

Mercy hospital reported Barbara Lounsbury six, daughter of Virgil and unnamed mother, died as the seventh victim of a highway collision near Janesville. The crash on Highway 14 between Milton and Shopiere killed multiple residents, with survivors including Lounsbury and Litts family members. The Rock County sheriff confirmed two cars collided, rolling into a ditch.

Janesville Barbara Lounsbury Mercy Hospital Here Virgil Lounsbury Tiffany Rock County James B. Tait Edward Litts Lounsbury Cordia Joanne Stephen Milton Shopiere Litts

Park Board Names A. Lee Mitchell President Again

A. Lee Mitchell was re-elected president of the Park Board at the annual meeting in City Hall. Mrs. John A. Schindler was re-elected secretary. Ronald D. Johnson, recreation director, will take a two week vacation starting July 31. The pool will be closed the week of July 31 for filter repairs. The building committee was authorized to study the cost of fencing around the new wading pool.

A. Lee Mitchell City Hall John A. Schindler Ronald D. Johnson Recreation Park Johnson

Stock List Moves Over Narrow Range

The stock market moved narrowly in New York trading with fractional changes. Youngstown Sheet and Tube rose about four points at one moment while Sears Roebuck fell about a point after a dividend announcement. American Telephone gained one to two points reaching a new high for the year.

New York Youngstown Sheet and Tube Sears Roebuck American Telephone

Hobby to Leave Welfare Post as Folsom Named Successor

Mrs Oveta Culp Hobby resigns as secretary of health education and welfare effective August 1. President Eisenhower names Marion B. Folsom, 61, undersecretary of the treasury, to succeed her. The White House notes personal reasons, amid talk of her husband’s illness. Folsom, famed for social security work, will join a cabinet that included the first female holder Frances Perkins.

Washington Oveta Culp Hobby Eisenhower Marion B. Folsom the Treasury Folsom McRae Eastman Kodak Co Hobby Health Frances Perkins Labor Franklin D. Roosevelt

Wisconsin State Treasurer Reports June Cash Balance

Madison report shows Wisconsin ended June with a cash balance of 3,897,671 dollars held in Wisconsin banks as funds against which checks may be written. Treasurer Warren Smith said the state's operating funds paid out about 1,600,000 dollars more than they took in during the month.

Madison Warren Smith Wisconsin Smith

Mystery Death On Dane Farm Stump Chain Burn Found

Police search continues for identity of a man found burned beyond recognition and chained to a tree on a Dane County farm. The victim, believed employed at the farm, was last seen Monday noon and autopsy planned to determine if suicide or homicide. The body was found by Dudley Reinke amid an ash circle and nearby containers of flammable liquid. The victim’s family ties appear unrelated to the area, though exact identity remains undisclosed.

Madison Dane Fred Schuppach Dane County Dudley Reinke Here Reinke Schuppach

Spenders Face Killing Inquiry

Two quiet men, Frank Ellsworth from Omaha and Ray Wilson from Tulsa, face murder charges in Philadelphia linked to $100 bills tied to the strangulation death of Mrs. Lulubel Hagar Rossman. Authorities trace $87,000 in mostly hundred dollar notes, with serial numbers matching bills found in her safety box as ties to the case.

Omaha Las Vegas Frank Ellsworth Ray Wilson Ellsworth Wilson Tulsa Lulubel Hagar Rossman Philadelphia

Platteville Engineer Resigns After Council Criticism

City engineer Joseph Lawinger submitted his resignation to the Platteville city council and accompanying $40 check for use of city equipment. He cited council criticism over using equipment for non city work. The resignation is effective immediately.

Platteville Joseph Lawinger Lawinger

House panel rejects President's road bond plan

Washington. The House public works committee defeats President Eisenhower's bond financing for a vast U S road program and backs the first section of a 47 billion dollar federal state road plan over 12 years. A tax increase option remains under consideration.

Washington House Public Works Committee Eisenhower

Woman Slayer Dies on Gallows in London

Ruth Ellis, 28, mother of two, was hanged at Holloway Prison for the Easter Sunday murder of her lover David Blakely. The execution, amid a large crowd, reignited Britain’s capital punishment controversy as Home Secretary Lloyd-George denied clemency petitions.

London Ruth Ellis Britain Holloway Albert Pierrepoint Mrs. Ellis Goodby Gwilym Lloyd-George Ellis David Blakely Julian Arthur Neilson

Government Releases 720 000 Vaccine Units

Washington reports the Public Health Service released 720000 cubic centimeters of Salk vaccine for anti polio shots bringing total supply to over one million c.c. after a prior 300000 c.c. release. The total falls short of the six million shots NFIP said needed for free two dose inoculations of first and second graders.

Washington Public Health Service C.c Eli Lilly and Co Indianapolis National Foundation For

Twenty One Feared Lost After Ship Collision Near Port of Spain

Twenty one crewmen of the freighter Geologist were reported missing after a collision with the freighter Sun Princess off Trinidad early today. The Sun Princess carries bauxite ore for aluminum.

Spain Trinidad

Three Killed By Irked Patron at Flint Tavern

In Flint Michigan a truck driver irritated by patrons laughter shot two couples in a neighborhood tavern. Two women and a man died, a second man was near death. Kenneth Kuzner thirty of Detroit admitted the shootings saying the victims were total strangers. He was seized in his truck near Pontiac after the incident.

Flint Mich Kenneth Kuzner Detroit Pontiac Kuzner Farah Jeannine Margaret S. Cross James Dollars

Tanker Plane Crash Kills 11 Near Merced California

A four engine tanker plane crashed 15 miles northwest of Merced near Cressey killing 11 crew with no survivors. The refueler was en route to intercept bombers on a fueling test. wreckage scattered across the ranch field where a farmer reported the crash.

Merced Calif Castle Air Force Base Here Cressey

Canada curbs riot at Prince Albert prison

Guards at Saskatchewan Penitentiary pushed 600 prisoners back to cells after a two hour riot in the yard. A guard and a prisoner were injured as convicts set fire to ten buildings.

Canada Prince Albert Sask Saskatchewan Penitentiary

Soviet propose stepwise German reunification plan

Moscow proposes all European collective security and step by step handling of Germany. West and East Germany could join a security system then pursue reunification within it. Russia opposes linking a united Germany to the Western alliance and signals no rush to vote. Washington will study the note for Geneva openings.

Moscow Soviet Union Germany Europe West Germany East Germany Soviet Communist Party Nikolai Bulganin Nikita S. Khrushchev Washington Geneva Russia

Sentry IGA Opens in Monroe with Ribbon Ceremony

Hundreds visit the new Sentry IGA on Highway 1181 East Monroe for the market opening at 10 AM. George W. Allen and son C. E. Allen manage the store, with John Godfrey of E. R. Godfrey and Son and Sentry Markets in attendance. The 108 100 building, started last September by Alvin F. Rote Co., was leased to Sentry Markets. The store employs 30 workers in uniform red blue and white, and will mark an eight week opening period with events.

Sentry Iga Monroe George W. Allen C. E. Allen John Godfrey E. R. Godfrey and Son Sentry Markets, Inc Milwaukee Alvin F. Rote Co Sentry Markets

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