Judges Named For 4 H Exhibits At Green County Fair
Judging for the 101st Green County Fair begins at 9 a m Thursday with 4 H entries across dairy cattle beef swine sheep poultry rabbits garden corn grain potato and home economics categories. Notable figures include Allan Hetts Fred Geisler Robert Bray George Klingbeil I O Hembre Robert Helm A J VonBurg and county home agents overseeing food and clothing divisions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Green County Fair
Norman O. Everson
Allan Hetts
Ft. Atkinson
Fred Geisler
University of Wisconsin
Robert Bray
Geisler
G. E. Annin
George Klingbeil
I. O. Hembre
Robert Helm
Darlington
A. J. VonBurg
Madison
Wisconsin Power and Light Co
Mae Reese
Rock County
Evelyn Scherwitz
Lafayette County
Marie Reuter
Grant County
Stasia Lonergan
Columbia County
Herbert Scherer
Don Siedschlag
Kenneth Allen
Roy Simpson
Argyle
Otto Erzinger
Michael Keegan
W. A. Elmer
Albany
James Divall
Juda
Robert Keen
Brodhead
Fred Deppeler
Spring Grove Township
Ray Montgomery
Browntown
Cloyce Hollis
Dayton
Helen Bollig
Harvey Mauerman
Decatur
Monty Chesebro
Deadline Monday On Tax Payments Extended
County Treasurer Ralph J. Kundert announced the second half tax payment deadline without penalty is Monday. The due date was July 31 but extended because Sunday. Mail postmarks Monday accepted. in person payments must be by 4 30 p m at the Courthouse. A penalty begins Tuesday at eight tenths of one percent per month.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralph J. Kundert
Monay
U S Demands Bulgaria Pay for Plane Victims
The United States demanded prompt and adequate compensation for 12 American deaths after Bulgarian troops shot down an El Al airliner. The note asked Bulgaria to take steps to prevent recurrence and punish those responsible, with Switzerland representing U S interests in Bulgaria. Britain protested the five British deaths in the crash.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
United States
Bulgaria
State Department
Henry Suydam
U.S
Bern
Switzerland
U. S
Israel
London
Britain
Emma Luchsinger Dies in Janesville
Emma Luchsinger 85 died Thursday night at her daughter's home in Janesville after living much of her life in Monroe and Evansville. Services were held at Evansville Methodist Church with Rev. Paul Boettcher officiating. Burial followed at Maple Hill Cemetery. Surviving are two sons Frank and Ed, several daughters including Mrs Jorgenson and Mrs Larson, 14 grandchildren, and a brother Fred Lang. Her husband Adam died in 1928. she was born Emma Lang in Germany October 3, 1869.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emma _ Luchsinger
Evansville
Monroe
George Larson
Janesville
Paul Boettcher
Peace Church
Albany-Evansville
Maple Hill
Luchsinger
Emma Lang
Germany
Green County
Adam Luchsinger
Frank
Hollywood
Calif
Lorge Injured in Weathered Woodstock Car Crash
Wisconsin State Senator Gerald D. Lorge of Bear Creek was slightly hurt when his car was struck on Highway 14 near Woodstock by a vehicle that failed to stop. He was not hospitalized.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lorge
Woodstock
Ill
Wisconsin
Gerald D. Lorge
Bear Creek
Highway 14
Turncoat Trio Put in Custody Pending Inquiry
Three American teens captured in North Korea during the Korean War renounced their homeland and now face charges in the United States for betraying comrades and aiding the enemy. Otho Bell, William Cowart, and Lewis Griggs were arrested on the President Cleveland uponreturn to San Francisco and held at Fort Baker as a grand inquiry begins into possible court martial proceedings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Otho G. Bell
U.S
Lester
San Francisco
Cleveland
Bell
North Korea
China
Hillsboro
Miss
William A. Cowart
Dalton
Lewis W. Griggs
Jacksonville
Tex
President Cleveland
Ft. Baker
San Francisco Bay
Hong Kong
Reds
Japan
Honolulu
Cowart
Chester Green
Monticello
Ark
Griggs
Polio Outbreak Forces Lee County Fair Postponement
The centennial Lee County Fair scheduled for August 16 in Donnellson Iowa was postponed indefinitely due to a polio outbreak in the area. County fair officials health officer Dr J L Saar Sr and State Health Department Dr Ralph Heeren announced the decision after Friday's conference.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Donnellson
Iowa
Lee County
J. L. Saar Sr
Ralph Heeren
State Health Department
Monroe City Band to Play Browntown Concert Monday
The Monroe City Band directed by Allan F. Barnard performs in Browntown at 8 p m. as part of a village concert policy. Browntown musicians Morgan Johnson Ronald Rockow Evelyn Johnson join in a program featuring marches polkas a samba and a vocal solo by Nellie Doyle along with appearances by Maureen Bruni Eileen Haman and Beverly Rattin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monroe City Band
Browntown
Allan F. Barnard
Morgan Johnson
Ronald Rockow
Evelyn Johnson
Charles A. Booth
el Matador
Richard Vorderman
Lindeneau
Maureen Bruni
F. R
Nellie) Doyle
Eileen Haman
Chester Haman
Juda
Beverly Rattin
Elsa Rattin
Mall
FHA Raises Down Payment and Shortens Mortgage Term
The Federal Housing Administration boosts minimum down payments to 7 percent on the first 9 000 of value plus 27 percent of the balance and cuts FHA insured loan terms from 30 to 25 years effective immediately. The move aims to curb inflationary pressure in the housing market with a mild, temporary precaution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Federal Housing Administration
FHA
Albert M. Cole
Veterans Administration
Cole
Federal Housing
Norman P. Mason
National Housing Council
County Board to Hold Adjourned Session Tuesday
The county board meets Tuesday in an adjourned session to decide on a cold storage building at the county hospital and a new radio transmitter. The sheriff police and radio committee plans to seek approval to buy a transmitter worth about $2000. Also on the agenda is authorization for hospital cold storage construction amid questions from Second Ward Supervisor Schiller.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ray E. Kundert
Kundert
Police and Radio Committee
Leo M. Ties
Frederick J. Sarles
Victor N. Schiller
Dist. Atty
Franz W. Brand
Schiller
Monroe Ready Mix and Refrigeration Equipment Co
Madison
Clarence W. Loveland
State Highway Department
Ralph J. Kundert
Astronomer Sees Manned Satellites Ready in 25 Years
Philadelphia astronomer Dr I M Levitt director of the Fels Planetarium predicts space satellites will launch within two years and manned platforms in 25 years with interplanetary travel by 2007 He calls the space plan the finest substitute for war and urges a global effort with all nations participating.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
I. M. Levitt
Fels Planetarium
U. S
Kohler Parley Progress Seen
Chicago unions and Kohler Co officials recessed talks Monday in a friendly mood as mediation officials said progress had been made to end the 154 month strike. Lyman Conger kept details private while the UAW and Kohler face dispute over reinstating all strikers. About 3,300 workers were represented at the start, with current staff around 2,300 including pre strike returns and rehired members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Kohler Co
Robert H. Moore
U. S. Mediation and Conciliation Service
Moore
CIO
United Auto Workers
Lyman Conger
Kohler
UAW
Oshkosh Building Destroyed After Lightning Strike
An OSHKOSH concrete block oil storage building burned Friday after a blast believed sparked by lightning ignited fumes. Workmen had just filled gasoline tanks in the basement when the explosion tore off the wooden roof. Firemen and rain kept the main contents from igniting and prevented spread to nearby tanks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oshkosh
Pure Oil Co
Fred Wellman Dies from Heat in Monroe Area
The 57-year-old Jefferson Township farmer Fred A. Wellman died of heat stroke after collapsing in the fields. Another farmer, James Curtin, was hospitalized in good condition after suffering a heat stroke. Temperatures reached 99 in the county with scattered thundershowers forecast and relief not expected before Monday. Wellman, born January 9, 1898, is survived by his wife Frieda Bandi and two children. funeral services are set for Monday at 2 p.m. at Shriner-Neushwander funeral home with burial in Mt. Vernon cemetery Juda.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jefferson Township
Fred A. Wellman
Wellman
James Curtin
Route 4
St. Clare Hospital
Mr. Wellman
Sylvester Township
Ferdinand and
Amelia Kussman Wellman
Ball School
Frieda Bandi
P. A. Schuh
Monroe
Orangeville
Belleville
Ernest
Juda
Eldora
Rudy
Ida Parker
Queens Village
N. Y
Peter Stauffacher
Beloit
William
Shriner-Neushwander
Paul C. Kehle
St. John’s Evangelical
Ed Roth Named ASC Chairman in Green County
Green County ASC committeemen were re elected at the county convention. Ed Roth was named chairman, William Tschudy vice chairman, and Roger Douglas third member. Dale Young and Christ Waelti were named alternates. Walter R. Wyss was rehired as office manager. Fourteen of sixteen townships were represented at the meeting at the ASC office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Green County
ASC
Ed Roth
William Tschudy
Roger Douglas
Spring Grove
Dale Young
Christ Waelti
Walter R. Wyss
Eisenhowers Seek Relief in Heat Wave Weekend Near Farm
President and Mrs. Eisenhower spent the day at their Gettysburg area farm home seeking a pleasant weekend. Ike arrived by automobile with overcast skies guiding the choice over a plane. If weather holds, he may play golf and plans to return to the White House Sunday night or Monday morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gettysburg
Eisenhower
White House
Eastwood Crowned Champion at Lafayette County Fair Holstein Show
Basil Eastwood, 18, member of Happy Hours 4-H, earned purple for grand Holstein at Lafayette County Fair. He had seven Holstein entries, five blue ribbons, and his four year old champion calf. Eastwood also took senior showmanship. Other breed champions included John ONeil and Marilyn Hollinger. The Lafayette Fair ends tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Basil Eastwood
Happy Hours 4-H
Lafayette
Woodford
Eastwood
John O'Neil
Shullsbury
Guernsey
Marilyn Hollinger
Darlington
Donald Andrew
O'Neil
Steve Weaver
Ayrshires
Victor Tollackson Jr
Argyle
Norman Gordon
Danny McGranahan
Poland
Chinas
Roger McGranahan
Chester
Hampshires
Barbara Stauffacher
Richard
Francis Rock
Water Show At Recreation Park Ends Summer Swim Program
More than 500 people attended the water show and aqua cade at the Recreation Park pool. The annual event closes the summer swimming instruction period for local children with a rain-interrupted meet, water displays, and lifesaving demonstrations led by lifeguards Miss Patricia Klindt and Sondra Simpson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Recreation Department
Recreation Park
Patricia Klindt
Sondra Simpson
Cassville Area Tot Dies in Farm Mishap
Three year old Jackie Bussan son of Mr and Mrs Gerald Bussan Route 1 Cassville was killed Friday night when he became entangled in an oats unloading machine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cassville
Jackie Bussan
Gerald Bussan
Housing Bill Tops Critical List for Action
Senate and House members push toward adjournment of the 1955 session amid a crowded agenda. The House passed a housing bill extending key programs and funds, while a dispute over public housing starts pits House cuts against Senate provisions. The session also wrestles with defense production powers, a general appropriations bill, and farm price support borrowing authority.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
House
Senate
Congress
Federal Housing Administration
Eisenhower
Favorites Named For Harness Races At County Fair
Beloit and Madison horses dominate a two day harness program with 10 races. Gold Dust Lady owned by L W Plankey Beloit is the two year old pace favorite, Red Wisconsin trained by Sid Welch is seen as runnerup. Madison's Woody and Woody own Madison Al the top two year old trotter and Star Song leads the three year old trot. Sandy Win owned by Paul Dixon Beloit and Dr Howard Youngs Plutocrat top the two three year old pace.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beloit
Madison
L. W. Plankey
Sid Welch
Red Wisconsin
Woody
Madison al
Woodys
Railbirds
Sandy Win
Paul Dixon
Howard Young
Plutocrat
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Emma Luchsinger
Mississippi
Jewell
Jimmy
Talco
Walter R. Leahy
Fair
Weary House
Dubuque
Mt. Carmel
Fred Wellman
Sylvester
Capitol
Congressional
Mitchell
South
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