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Newspaper

Monroe Evening Times

Location

Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

Jul 17, 1954

Page

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Parade Promises Fun Day Friday At Lincoln Park

Mrs. Jane Stevens city playground director announced Fun Day Friday with a 1 30 parade from Lincoln School to Recreation Park. a pep band led by Allan F Barnard will march units to be judged at the ball diamond, followed by games, contests, and a 3 30 pool opening. softball games and an outdoor dance complete the day.

Jane Stevens Stevens Allan F. Barnard Lincoln School 11Th Street Recreation Park Gemplers Commercial Bank Sahara Coal Albany Milton Monroe Junior Legion Milton Legion Carol Swingle Joe Keegan Recreation Lincoln Park Jane Thompson

Bevan Calls Churchill Stupid and Warns of War

Aneurin Bevan told a Durham rally that Prime Minister Churchill is stupid and that Britain and the United States risk a third world war by delaying China’s entry to the United Nations. He recalled 1919 interventions and 1954 U S policy changes as it shapes China policy.

Durham England Aneurin Bevan Churchil United States China United Nations Labor Party Churchill Bevan

Milwaukees Dan Hoan Fined for Traffic Violation

Dan Hoan former Milwaukee mayor and Democratic gubernatorial nominee was fined $10 and costs in Justice Court on Friday for a traffic violation tied to a preceding accident in Clintonville.

Dan Hoan Clintonville Milwaukee Justice Court

Senators Morse and Lehman Fight Atomic Power Plan

Senators Morse Ind Ore and Lehman D Lib NY condemned a general revision of atomic energy law that would license a few private firms to develop industrial atomic power. Lehman warned the bill sacrifices public rights and AEC scope, urging extended debate while Morse criticized rushed passage.

Washington Morse Lehman D-Lib-Ny Senate Atomic Energy Commission AEC Congress

Gibbons Twins Fifth Set Born at Hospital

The identical twin daughters of Mr. and Mrs. Edward J. Gibbons, 1608 13th street, born yesterday morning at St. Clare hospital, are the fifth twin birth at the facility this year. Gail Ann is their older sister, and the family ties include Mrs. Thomm, the paternal grandmother, and Mrs. Martha A. Larson, the maternal great grandmother from Monroe.

Edward J. Gibbons 13Th Street St. Clare Hospital Gibbons Gail Ann Onna Thomm John B. Thomm 17Th Avenue Elda Gibbons 16Th Street Martha A. Larson Monroe Vernus Bredeson Monticello Glenn Albert Gempler Albany Thomas LaVern Daley Gratiot Thomas Thorp Clarno

Oneida Chief’s House Fire Destroys Historical Records

A fire at the home of the Oneida tribal secretary and historian destroyed irreplaceable records. Andrew Beechtree confirmed the blaze started in the kitchen of his residence, prompting loss of important Oneida Nation documents.

Andrew Beechtree

Hundreds Pack Square for Two Hour Alice in Dairyland Event

Several hundred people gathered on the north side of the square for a two hour public program headlined by the first appearance of Alice in Dairyland since her June 26 selection. Mary Ellen McCabe helped cut a 200 pound wheel of Swiss cheese with G. Fred Galli as the cheese was given to Judge Ralph D. Moore.

Alice Mary Ellen McCabe Alice In Dairyland Green County Ralph D. Moore the Loyal Order of Moose Times Dairyland G. Fred Galli Wisconsin Swiss and Limburger Cheese Producers Association the Loyal Order of Moore

Head-on Crash Kills Seven in New Jersey

Mount Holly New Jersey two cars collided head on in a mass of mangled steel early today killing seven persons including all six occupants of one vehicle A third car crashed into the wreckage but none of its four occupants was seriously hurt One victim riding alone in a convertible had been warned just before the accident to be more careful

Mount Holly N. J

4 H Club Entries Due By Monday At Fair

Leslie F. Huber 4 H club agent reminds Green County members of the Monday deadline for all 4 H entries to the Green County Centennial Fair. She notes several entries are already in and that the agriculture extension office in the Courthouse will close to entries Monday.

Leslie F. Huber Green County Huber Agriculture Extension

Green Bay Man To Head Moose At Wisconsin Convention

John Peterman of Green Bay is slated to become the state president of the Wisconsin Moose Association after the nomination committee streamlined the slate at the 38th annual convention. Nominees for secretary and trustee positions were named, with elections to be held at Turner Hall tomorrow.

John Peterman Green Bay Wisconsin Moose Association Peterman District 5 Charles H. Showers Madison John Manson Kenosha Moose Harold P. Tesar West Bend Louis Scianni Cudahy Nels Nutting Appleton Franklin H. Laing Milwaukee T. O. Stauffacher Monroe Turner Hall Marshall L. Peterson Monroe Country Club Moose Lodge American Legion Post Fred Rogers Pilgrim Moose Edward Owens Monroe Kiwanis Club Herbert Ainsworth Kiwanis Brooks J. Dunwiddie State Association Owens Judge Moore Mooseheart First District Forward Legion of the Moose Showers Moore Koyk&. Wing Moose Hall Herbert W. Heilman Paul F. Risser Ernest A. Zumbach Fred E. Buholzer Cecil McGuire Monticello Walter Schild Juda Raymond F. Montgomery Browntown Glen E. Wismer Roy McBride Robert Hulburt Brodhead

Second Property Tax Deadline Set for July 31

County Treasurer Ralph J. Kundert warned that the second installment on city property taxes is due by July 31. Payments go to the county treasurer, not the city treasurer Helen Gempeler, and receipts from the first half show where and when to pay the final amount.

Ralph J. Kundert Helen Gempeler Kundert

Powder Drier Unit Blamed in Explosions at Maryland Factory

Chestertown Maryland officials say a powder drying oven likely triggered a series of blasts at a Kent Manufacturing Co plant killing ten people. Army ordnance and FBI teams cleared five acres of ruins while residents within three blocks evacuated and officers searched for further bodies. A plant spokesman cited a machine operated by Fannie Robbins of Millington as the first ignition.

Chestertown Army Ordnance FBI Army Fannie Robbins Millington Easton Kent Manufacturing Co Aberdeen Proving Ground

Prairie Bridge Toll Ends as Kohler Rules Free Crossing

The Kohler administration ended tolls on the Wisconsin Iowa Prairie du Chien Marquette Bridge at 12:01 p m with celebrations in both states. Gov. Walter J Kohler ordered state takeover and toll removal after a dispute over timing and repairs, as about 1 000 cars joined an impromptu parade.

Prairie DU Chien Wisconsin Iowa F. W. Clanton Toll Bridge Commission Walter J. Kohler Carroll Kohler

Americans Held by Czechs Faced Secrets Demands

Seven U.S. soldiers detained for 12 days in Czechoslovakia said captors threatened them with imprisonment to extract military secrets. Capt. Jack Davis described multiple interrogations, travel blindfolds, and transfers between three locations while denying bodily harm.

Jack M. Davis Raytown Waldhaus Germany 816Th Field Artillery Frankfurt Fuerth Czechoslovakia U.S Jack Davis Davis Richard J. Jumper Bonneville Miss Leonard D. Tennis Alliance Ohio John F. Glasson Oakdale Calif Jerry W. Griffith Springfield George Switzer Milburn Neb Ross McGinnis Greensburg Thy Baernau West Germany

Professor Sammis Dies at 81 Cheese Expert and UW Professor

John L. Sammis, 81, retired University of Wisconsin dairy chemistry professor and cheese specialist, died at home after a long illness. He taught at UW from 1906 to 1940 after a prior stint at the University of Illinois. A Winona Minnesota native and active Mason, Sammis contributed to dairy science and cheese making.

Madison John L. Sammis University of Wisconsin Sammis University of Illinois Winona Minn

Tighter License Setup Proposed

Madison lawmakers consider a bill to tighten Wisconsin driver license rules. A subcommittee of the governor's highway safety committee, the Wisconsin County Boards' Association, and the council's motor vehicle insurance committee recommended mandatory reexamination for dangerous drivers and a broad expansion of examiners from 13 to 85. The plan also resets renewal to every two years, raising the fee from 50 cents to one dollar and aligning renewal dates with motorists birthdates.

Madison Legislative Council Wisconsin Governor’s Highway Safety Committee Wisconsin County Boards’ Association Council

Reds Escape Trap in Towns In New Attacks

French units reoccupied Camp Brulin 35 miles northeast of Hanoi after 5000 to 6000 French Vietnames troops pushed Vietminh rebels north of the Luc Nam Phu Lang Thuong road. Battles were less intense than the day before with further fighting along roads between Vinh Yen and Phuc Yen. Hanoi released 600 women and youths from French prisons with 400 more to go daily until 1850 freed. A new three man North Viet Nam committee said it would militarize Hanoi police adding 3000 to 4000 soldiers for defense.

Hanoi Indochina Brulin Luc Nam-Phu Lang Thuong Red River Delta Phu Lang Thuong Luc Nam Son Tay Vinh Yen Phuc Ven North Viet Nam Hoang Co Binh Nguyen Tri Viet Nam

Head of Legion Urges Alertness at Wisconsin Convention

National Commander Arthur J. Connell urged American Legion members to raise their sights and increase membership and community service. He cited past year gains in veteran care, citizenship work, anti subversive activities, youth baseball, health welfare aid, universal military training, defense strength, and religious values.

Madison American Legion Arthur J. Connell Middletown Conn Connell Wisconsin Department of American Legion

Walkout Averted by Court Order in Chicago Rail Strike

A planned Monday strike against a Chicago rail line at Union Stock Yard was halted by a temporary restraining order issued in U S District Court. The court action blocks the walkout and maintains rail service for now.

Chicago Union Stock Yard U. S. District Court

Also Mentioned on This Page

Monroe Lodge The Loyal Order of Moose Malcolm R. Giles Lyle Sickinger Monroe Park Band Edelweiss Stars New Glarus Monroe Moose Kitchen Band Robert F. Marty H. T. Snyder New Jersey Prairie Bridge Darmstadt McGinnis Switzer Senator McCarthy Legion
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