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Newspaper

Monroe Evening Times

Location

Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

Jun 01, 1953

Page

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Rhee Demands Defense Pact Before Truce Asks Four Points

South Korea's President Rhee proposed to Eisenhower a four point package including a mutual defense pact, continued large scale military and economic aid, staged withdrawal of foreign forces after a truce, and US and UN noninterference with Korean unification. Officials cautioned the plan was under review at a National Security Council meeting.

Syneman Rhee Prosyngman Eisenhower South Korea Seoul United Nations Rhee National Security Council White House Ellis Briggs Korea United States U. S Beeks North Korea Chinhae Lidec Ee Pyun Yung Tai Communs North India U. N. General Assembly Washington U. N

Graduating Class of Greer County Normal School

At the high school auditorium, 16 seniors of Greer County Normal school received diplomas during Friday night commencement exercises. Prof. Harry son of Platteville State college addressed the event, Rev. C. C. Warfel gave the invocation and benediction, and Mr. R. Schesser presented the diplomas.

Ui Ce Harryson Platteville State College Greer County Normal School C. C. Warfel R. Schesser Normal School Board

Memorial Day Service Draws Hundreds in Monroe

Hundreds of Monroe residents attended Memorial Day services at Greenwood Cemetery after a city parade. Rev. Howard L Orians urged remembrance of war dead and faith as the nation’s foundation. The program featured Rev. Purdy, Paul Jeglum, Roland Locher and taps by local veterans, followed by a band concert and grave decoration led by Howard Schulz.

Ralph A. Lindsay American Legion Alois T. Beer VFW Greenwood Cemetery Monroe Co. K National Guard Times Howard L. Orians Orians John C. Purdy Union Presbyterian Church William Lanz John Darling Walter Schroeder Robert Dye Armory Howard O. Schulz Cyril Loveland Alfred Henning Jr Ruth Dwyer Thomas Sickinger Ralph Lindsay Clarence Elmer Sam Pickett John Becker Clark Kieckner Maureen Bruni George Jacobs Jr Robert Hardell Hugo Voelkhi Donald Clark Walter Laeser Ernest Deininger George Ann Pulkrabek Tim¢ Baltzer George Geiger Foster Deininger

Board Officials View DDT Fog Demonstration

City officials witnessed a DDT fog demonstration by J H Moses of Henry Town Laboratories. The city bought a spray jeep for polio control this summer and recommended to council that bids be accepted for digging ditches on the 12th Street main trunk storm sewer project to replace underground Thunder Creek. Crandall Oil Co. won the contract for two tires on the city oil garbage truck as the low bidder.

J. H. Moses Henry Town Laboratories 12Th ‘Street

Mystery sky object over Wisconsin stirs investigation

Reported in Monroe and Darlington area, a large aluminum colored ball-like object hovered and moved in the sky overnight. Jet interceptors searched from 15,000 to 45,000 feet but found nothing definite while observers described a bright moon reflection and a silver orb.

Wisconsin Monroe Darlington Truax Field Obey Harry Shoup Russell Fredrickson Glenn Winslow Winslow Lafayette Lawrence James Louis Graham Chicago Graham Col. Shoup Col Shoup Jene Tenors Somenon Green County Sheriff's Office Reputies Ten J. B. Scherer Sam Rubi Rubi

Rust to Buy Weekly The Evening Times Leader quits staff

W C Rust resigns from The Evening Times Leader after a long tenure since May 199. He plans to purchase the weekly newspaper and job plant at Clinton in eastern Rock County from Carl and Helen Spalthoff. John E Friedel will replace him as sports editor.

Wiham Sust Cry Canor Evening Times Clinton Rock County Rust Carl Spalthoff Walworth County John E. Friedel Rusts 22Nd Street Ralph Moem Cassville American Albany Herald

Traffic deaths rise in Wisconsin May total 48

Wisconsin state motor vehicle department reports 48 people killed in May traffic crashes, bringing 1953 state road fatalities to 262. May 1952 saw 66 deaths and a five month total of 288, with pedestrians accounting for 57 fatalities this year, up from 47 the previous year.

Madison Wisconsin State

Jay H. Roderick Dies at Brodhead

Jay H Roderick 69 of Brodhead died Saturday at 1 30 pm at his home after a months long illness He was born May 21 1884 in Spring Grove Township son of Samuel and Clara Humphrey Roderick He married Nellie F Ward in 1907 They farmed in Decatur Township before retiring to Brodhead in 1936 where he worked as a carpenter He led the Farmers Mutual Insurance Co of Brodhead He belonged to the Methodist church the Masonic lodge Knights of Pythias and the Order of the Eastern Star He is survived by his widow a son Marion three grandchildren two sisters Mrs C J Coldren and Mrs Frank Parker both of Brodhead Services will be at 2 pm tomorrow at Everson funeral home conducted by Rev Gene Carter Burial will be in Brodhead Greenwood cemetery The Masonic lodge will hold graveside rites

Brodhead Jay H Roderick Spring Grove Township Samuel Clara Humphrey Roderick Roderick Nellie F. Ward Decatur Township Farmers Mutual Insurance Co Methodist Church Masonic Lodge Knights of Pythias Order of the Eastern Star Marion C. J. Coldren Frank Parker Everson Gene Carter Brodhead Greenwood Cemetery

Graduation Tomorrow Sees Monroe High Class Hear Plea for Service

One hundred fifty three Monroe high seniors in cap and gown filled the auditorium for baccalaureate services with Rev. C. C. Warfel delivering a talk on being the light. He urged graduates to repay community sacrifices by becoming good citizens in a world troubled by the Iron Curtain, as music from the high school orchestra and mixed chorus accompanied the ceremonies. Commencement is set for 8 p m with Class Day awards at 1 15 p m and Prof George Walter of Lawrence College delivering the address.

Monroe High C. C. Warfel Grace Lutheran Church Warfel Ralph Ko- Joed Methodist Church Paul C. Keble St. John's Church Allan F. Barnard Mabel Viel Sandra Haworth Messiah Vilas Park Madison George Walter Lawrence College Appleton Walter

Nine Die in Wisconsin Mishap Over Memorial Day Weekend

Nine people died in Wisconsin over the Memorial Day weekend in crashes and drownings. Across the nation fatalities totaled 363 traffic mishaps 190 drownings and 45 other accidents. Names include Willie Johnson Ralph Burg Mrs Anton Schnering Jer Donald Beavais Robert Hemenway Karl Steckle Jerry Rothbauer Eugene Zimmerman Wilson Walter and others in Milwaukee Slinger LaCrosse Coon Valley Fond du Lac Durand Newton Sheboygan County Brodhead. Governor Kohler urges Ragweed control Month noting northern regions are clear but remaining areas need action.

Associ Wisconsin Acros Willie Johnson Milwaukee Ralph Burg Slinger Washington County Highway 33 LaCrosse Anton Schneringjer Coon Valley Vernon County Donald W. Beavais New Richmond Douglas County Robert Hemenway Milton Junction Auty Busseyville Karl Steckle Fond du Lac Jerry Rothbauer Durand Eugene Zimmerman Newton Sheboygan County Crystal Lake Wilson Walter Brodhead Kohler

Treasury official urges six month profits tax extension

A House group hear that failing to extend the profits tax would threaten national economic security. Treasury Secretary and committee members discuss extending the profits tax beyond six months. The president supports a temporary extension while inflation and the dollar stability remain priorities.

House Treasury Secretary Ways and Means Fon Pearl Harbor

Bayfield Digging Out After Floods and Sand Barrages

Bayfield faced a massive flood as sand filled streets after a dam break. National Guard Coast Guard and civilians worked Sunday with bulldozers and shovels to clear 30 city blocks 90 percent of the downtown area. Hills of sand 20 to 30 feet rose along curbs as water, once flowing to Lake Superior, broke through after torrential rainfall overloaded a dirt dam conduit.

Bayfield National Guard Coast Guard Lake Superior

Mrs Belle Olson Dies at 94 in Lafayette County

Mrs. Belle Olson aged 94 lifelong Lafayette County resident died at 7:30 am at the home of her son in law and daughter Mr and Mrs Fred Larson. She had lived with the Larsons eight years. Born February 1 1858 in Wiota Township she married Stenner Olson in January 1876. She farmed in Wiota and Gratiot Townships till 1918. Survived by three daughters two sons O F Olson preceded in death. Burial at West Vieta Lutheran Church Cemetery conducted by Rev J A Nestingen.

Suush Waxme Belle Olson Lafayette County Fred Larson Larsons Olson Wiota Ole and Karen Fryslie Shager Stenner Olson Gratiot Township South Wayne Larson Jack Larson Louis ‘Torkelson Wiola Raymond Berger O. F. Olson West Vieta Lutheran Church J. A. Nestingen

J W Barlow 57 Monticello dies after military and civic service

J W Barlow 57 of Monticello died yesterday morning at his sister-in-law’s home in North Bend Wisconsin. He served in France during World War I and worked at the Bank of Monticello rising to cashier. He led local civic groups and clubs and held multiple public positions. He leaves a wife a son a daughter and siblings. Funeral services will be at Zwingli Evangelical and Reformed church with burial in the cemetery.

J. W. Barlow Bank of Monticello American Legion Morni Maet North Bend Wis France Barlow Wallace T. Barlow Des Moines Edward Mills Milwaukee Reuel Barlow Urbana Ill Michael L. Moury West Palm Beach Fla Myrtie Yost Zwingli Evangelical and Reformed Church Peace of Amstutz-Marty Post Green County Legion Monticello Union Lodge 155 Eastern Star New Glarus Village ‘Board Monticello Commercial Club Voegeli Howard L. Orians Monroe Fbers Monticello Union Amstutz-Marty Enema

Collision Claims Life of Wilson Wolter on Highways 59 and FF

A two car crash near Searles school on Highway 59 and County Trunk FF killed Wilson Wolter age 40 of 702 East 7th Avenue and seriously injured six others, including four in one family. Wolter died at St. Clare hospital from head and chest injuries after being taken from the scene. The Solem family and others suffered varying injuries. A puppy from the Salem car vanished at the hospital. In a separate incident, Karl E. Schuetz Jr. injured when his car left the road near County Trunk The driver said he fell asleep.

Willson Wolter East 7Th Avenue Wolter St. Clare Hospital Highway 59 Searles School Gifford E. Solem Route Monroe Newcomer Wagner Tamara Solem Eugene Solem Paul Schiess Salem Walter Greeney Wisconsin Power and Light Co Decatur Route 2 Brodhead Highway 1181

Well Trained Horses Ready for Coronation Role

London reports that about 60 horses in Britain’s royal stables have undergone rigorous training for the coronation parade. Grooms prepared them by exposing to noise and cheers via loudspeakers, including a recording of 45,000 schoolboys, with all horses reportedly passing their final exam. Royal mounts Windsor, Noah, and Tipperary are among those groomed for Queen Elizabeth’s coronation ride.

Hal Boyle London Britain Agee Ee Windsor Noah Tipperary Queen Elsabeth

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Roks W.C Jay H. Roderick Union Grove Harvey A. Stevens Humphrey Dan Dave Matthews Dave van Nuys Calif Dan Matthews Vegas Hill Fox Company First Marine Division J.W. Barlow Monticello Wilson Wolter Gifford E. Salem
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