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Newspaper
Monroe Evening Times
Location
Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jul 23, 1954
Page
2
The federal government posted a deficit of 3 029 billion for the year ending June 30, 1954. Revenues lagged estimates by 3 billion, while spending cuts offset part of the gap. Eisenhower calls the report two thirds of the way to a balanced budget and urges Congress to push the final stretch to balance.
West German officials fear the abduction or lure of Dr Otto John, Free Germany's anti espionage chief and a key Nazi era plot figure. His note from a hotel hints he did not intend to return, prompting concerns over Communist terror and the risks to Western security contacts in Berlin.
Albany Community Club plans to discuss purchasing a projector for street movies at the Tuesday meeting in the village hall. A rental may be needed in Madison, with someone traveling to fetch the equipment. Future plans include annual funding from businessmen, outlined by William Hein, M. L. Barton, Wilbur Dehmer.
Across the decades locals note the Ringling Bros. circus will not perform in Monroe this July. Chicago headquarters report the change as finishing touches go to county road work from Clarence bridge into Brodhead. Other items include political moves by J. S. Fessenden and Henry J. Hoesly, extreme heat at 103, Emanuel Philipp’s gubernatorial stop, village unrest in Mexico and historical notes on early 1904 Monroe business talks, a wolf cub incident, and contemporary drills at Camp L.
James Marlow reports a Communist victory in Indochina with France losing half of Vietnam. The United States faces tough choices on SEATO creation and whether to back allies with potential military involvement. Observes past hesitancy during the Korean War and Geneva accord and notes U.S. reluctance to aid the French as crisis grew.
Flint Michigan communities announce a complete agreement on fundraising policies between the Flint Red Feather Fund and Genesee County Red Cross chapter. The accord settles a previous conflict over relief funds from the June 1953 Flint tornado, with both groups reaffirming ongoing participation in relief efforts and basic policy compatibility.
Spokesman for the National Automobile Dealers Association urged the House commerce committee to approve legislation to stop bootlegging in the industry. Charles C. Freed of Salt Lake City said the trade is in chaotic condition due to firms selling cars to other dealers or used car lots above cost. He defended a bill to restrict franchised dealers from reselling to unauthorized persons. Donal Webster of Baltimore said bootlegging grew from production races and over production. A separate bill would ban adding non actual incurred transport costs to car prices. Adjournment nears, passing Senate and House action before the session ends appears unlikely.
L Osservatore Della Domenica reports no one should donate an eye to a sightless person. The Vatican weekly replies to a reader on church stance, saying life is governed by God and one cannot dispose of the body as property. The act would not be justified by good intentions.
A compiled church schedule lists services and Sunday schools for many congregations including Evangelical United Brethren in Monroe, Zion in no town, Stayer, Orangeville Zion, Midkey Bethel, Juda, Union, Brodhead Emmanuel, Peace in Brooklyn, Monroe Bethel, Monticello, New Glarus, Universalist Monroe First, Monroe First Methodist, Woodford, Orangeville, New Apostolic, Assembly of God, Evangelical and Reformed parishes. Rev. names include Orians Ferch Lepien Best King Gib son Neighbours Ridnour Hiley Bicket Kehle Ach temeier and others. events include midweek services, choir rehearsals, youth groups, and building committee meetings.
A bulletin lists Sunday school and worship times for multiple churches across towns including Grace Orangeville St. Pauls South Wayne and Yellowstone with details on choir rehearsals Bible studies and youth meetings. It also notes a National Rural Electric Cooperative Association stance endorsing a Senate amendment authorizing federal construction of atomic plants for commercial power.
The July meeting at Marion Long home featured 4-H members Donald Roberts Janet Saevre William Widedahl and Judy Holman presenting demonstrations on Calling Chickens Quality of Eggs Getting Eggs Ready and From Brooder House to Range demonstrating hands on poultry project skills.
Earl Davis 70 a Janesville resident for 18 years died early yesterday morning from a heart attack. Born July 17 1884 in Spring Grove Township Green County he was the son of George and Ann Brant Davis. He married Florence Page in Whitewater November 18 1905. Surviving are three daughters Mrs Sam Wilson Mrs Edna Davis Mrs Lester Meehan all of Janesville a son Donald in Chicago and a brother Glenn of Freeport. Services will be at 2 pm tomorrow at the Reining funeral home with burial in Milton Lawns Memorial park.
Walter E Putnam, 74, a Beloit native born Oct 1 1879 in Evansville, died yesterday afternoon at Municipal hospital after admission Wednesday night. He leaves two sisters Mrs Emma Jones Beloit and Mrs Theodore Kugel Darien. Funeral arrangements are being completed at Rosman Uehling Kinzer funeral home.
Mrs Traugott Senn 45 died after a long illness in St Clare hospital. Born Emma Marie Gubler in Flums Switzerland February 11 1889 she married Traugott Senn in 1910 and came to America in 1914 settling in Monticello. She leaves her husband four brothers three sisters and a late son Traugott Jr. Funeral Saturday 2 pm Voegeli funeral home with Rev A R Achtemeier. Burial in Highlands cemetery. Friends may call Friday after 7 pm.
Senator Humphrey formally announces his candidacy for another six year Senate term. The Minnesota Democrat confirms he will run again, signaling no secret about his political plans and aligning with ongoing reelection efforts.
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