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Newspaper
Monroe Evening Times
Location
Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jul 20, 1955
Page
8
Elev Daily Record notes hot humid conditions continuing Thursday. Tonight temperatures expected 65 to 72 with Thursday highs near 90 to 95. Record markers show 92 high so far today with 69 low. Miles City Montana reports 104 and Fraser Colorado 35 as extremes. Sunrise 4 46 and sunset 7 25.
St. Clare Hospital Medical lists patients Dwight Kiel Blanchardville Mrs John Marty Route 1 Surgical includes Mrs Virgil Krueger Route 2 Thorrel Fest Warren Laurence Hefty New Glarus and Mrs Elsie Pinnow Orangeville Dismissals list Orville Olson William Hartwig Harold Monte Mrs Arby Langhus Mrs Alice Gerlack Daryl Vincent Mrs Ralph Myers Mrs John Buehler Mrs Henry Marty Mrs Robert Gempeler Mrs Margaret Fahlbeck Mrs Harold Townsend and daughter August Clare and Mrs Harlan Kammerude.
President Eisenhower seeks Soviet backing for peaceful German unification and defends NATO as a peaceful alliance. Soviet Premier Bulganin expresses gratitude yet questions NATO’s defensive role and insists on West Germany's withdrawal as a condition for unity.
The John sons resumed operations after Lester and Milton served in military and war work. In 1946 they relocated to the old Fitzgibbons building, which burned on August 28, 1948. The Johnsons had opened their implement agency at the present site, bought land south of Ludlow in 1947, and enlarged the building that year. Glen Ude of J C Penney aided planning and arrived in Monroe in 1950 to manage after Earl Johnson moved to Humboldt. Rumors of development circulated for months, with contingency negotiations announced today by the Baltzers and Johnsons.
More than 72 Kiwanian members from five southern Wisconsin communities gathered in Monroe for a golf day ending with a banquet. Key speakers included Herbert M. Ainsworth and club presidents from Jefferson, Madison, Beloit, Janesville, and Monroe. Rolland R. Etter led the first flight with a 64 net, while results covered multiple flights and blind prizes. Next year’s event moves to Madison.
The New York stock market drifted along in early afternoon trading with mostly fraction changes. Chemicals and tobacco shares rose while most gains and losses were scattered across major divisions. American Broadcasting-Paramount slipped despite an earnings report hinting at growth. Youngstown Sheet and Tube jumped on a first half net income doubling last year. Douglas Aircraft fell on weaker earnings.
Madison Wisconsin market reports show American cheese steady with fair to good demand and adequate offerings. Prices range from 32% to 34% for cheddars and 34% to 38% for longhorns, while domestic Swiss remains barely steady to weak with light to fair demand and freely offered supplies at concessions. Tub prices at state brands 37% to 39 and Grades B C 35% to 34%.
Mr. and Mrs. Lester O. Wick and family from Burbank, California visited yesterday with Mr. and Mrs. Harold Halverson, Mr. and Mrs. Lars Wick, and Mr. and Mrs. Sam Hoesly.
Personal mentions record yesterdays and visits across towns including Ottumwa Milton Junction Rockford and Rutherford. Names include Judy Paul Carolyn Hurley Elizabeth Hurley Buddy Martin Wallace Miller and Sophia Stuart with trips to St. Victor's school grounds Hagar reunion Recreation Park Lake Tomahawk and Harri son Nebraska.
Members of the Green County Police Association heard a panel discussion on probation and parole at a meeting in the Legion home last night. Sheriff Humbel introduced panelists Judge Peterson James Boorman Madison state probation officer Quentin Ferm district attorney Brand moderated and each member spoke for ten minutes before discussion.
Typhoon Fran, packing 135 mph winds, moved toward central Japan at 18 mph. If it maintains course and speed, Tokyo area could face a landfall southwest of Tokyo by tomorrow afternoon per the Central Weather Bureau.
Washington House public works committee reapproved a giant road building program and added tax provisions expected to raise about 400 million over 16 years. Changes include camelback tire tax limited to large vehicles and a 4 cent diesel fuel tax, with hearings likely if the measure reaches the Senate.
Washington reports the 1955 bookkeeping year closed with a deficit of 4.192 billion dollars, about 300 million dollars better than January forecasts.
Willis Nafzger of the Victory tavern in Monroe was named president of the Green County Tavern League at a meeting held yesterday in Woody Viney’s tavern in Dayton. Viney became vice president and Mrs. Orpha Kubly of Monticello was chosen secretary-treasurer.
The city’s six week playground program concludes with a picnic at Recreation Park tomorrow morning. Children meet at East and Normal schools or Recreation Park at 10, with lunch and swimsuits, then hike to the park for the picnic. Parents may transport children. activities end by 1 pm and awards are given at 2 pm for craft tennis archery and sports club participation. An exhibition showcasing craft club work is on display at Wisconsin Power and Light Co window until tomorrow.
L. J. Schroeder comptroller of the First National Bank is among 51 bankers finishing the NABAC three year course at the University of Wisconsin The first graduating class will complete its work on August 5 The NABAC sponsored course runs in two week sessions over three years.
The Wisconsin Bureau of Personnel will hold statewide examinations August 13 to recruit 85 drivers license examiners and supervisors as the Traffic Patrol expands from 70 to 150. Tests cover Appleton Ashland Eau Claire Frend du Lac Green Bay Janesville La Crosse Lancaster Manitowoc Madison Milwaukee Oshkosh Racine Rhinelander Rice Lake Superior Wausau and Wisconsin Rapids. Applicants must file by July 25 with survivors of the written exams advancing to physicals and oral tests September 6 through 10.
Freight cars carrying clay for the Kohler Co. strike will be picketed in Milwaukee by the CIO United Auto Workers at the Kohler plumbing fixtures plant. Canadian National cars loaded in Montreal from the Fossum and Divina will arrive around July 27 and be moved to Kohler by the Northwestern road.
Mark Finnegan Beloit postmaster and Kiwanis lieutenant governor for the district will address the weekly Kiwanis gathering at the Swiss Wheel restaurant tomorrow at 12 15 p m.
An advertisement invites families to dine at St Victor's barbecue if the heat is strong, noting they start serving at 4:30 PM and stay open all evening.
A report on points of interest from the state convention will be given at 8 p m tomorrow at the Legion home. Officers urge Legion members to sign up for work in the fair stand.
Dozens of cars filled with city residents attended a Monroe high school senior band concert at Green County Hospital. Shirley Geigel sang with a twirling trio of Delores Marti Penny Haberman and Carmen Norton performing in support of patientsLast night the event showcased varied music and local talent.
Light blue billfold left at the skating rink Tuesday night. A large reward is offered for its recovery. Call 377 Monroe.
Madison reports Gov Kohler will veto a bill that merges the Milwaukee state college and the university extension into a single four year degree granting institution under the university regents. He cites a need for coordinated higher learning before any merger proceeds and expects to issue a veto message Thursday.
Sheldon Ladd, 35, of Madison, died when his semi trailer slammed into a Milwaukee Road freight train in fog northwest of Chicago. The fatal crash occurred today as Ladd operated the truck along the rail crossing.
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