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Newspaper
Monroe Evening Times
Location
Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jun 02, 1953
Page
2
The Associated Press report notes the Inlet Association and bureaus of motion will hold office hours from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Telephone number 3 is provided for contact.
J Wendell Barlow longtime cashier of the Bank of Monticello and civic driver of Green County’s growth has died after a life serving banking education and local government. A World War I veteran who studied in Germany, he led village development and served 27 years on the school board.
The article warns that pedestrians are often at fault in highway accidents during planting season. It cites 57 pedestrian deaths this year, compares to 47 last year, and highlights dangers from parking over hill crests and walking with back to traffic at dusk, urging safer behavior to stay alive.
The ROK government reportedly demands a mutual defense pledge from the United States, promises against interference if Korea unifies after a truce, and continued heavy aid as conditions for accepting truce terms. Eisenhower faces uneasy prospects as Korea’s proxy war clouds deepen. Also noted is a playful historical line about early balloon travel with a duck, rooster and sheep.
Glancing backward through decades of Monroe Chronicle memory, the war labor board orders an end to the coal strike, with June 2 cited as the approaching deadline. Other items note a New York death of a pianist, burial plans in Monroe, and various historical society mentions spanning 4 eras.
Wisconsin officials say many school children and teachers cannot name their county seats, legislators, or differentiate state and federal senators. Robert Zimmerman reports over 17,000 visitors from 25 counties. less than a fifth could identify lawmakers or county seats. He notes teachers often share the same ignorance, with one adviser joking about not knowing either. The piece highlights gaps in civic knowledge among students and educators observed during spring visits to Madison.
County weed commissioner Joseph Riedweg reports new weed patches found this year across several acres in Mt Pleasant Township. He cautions leafy spurge can be controlled by spraying twice yearly with 2 4D, best in May and August using the ester form in strong solution. He notes badly infested fields should be cut and stored to preserve feed since spraying would kill legumes. He also warns Canada Thistle as a top program target and that excessive 24D damages tops but may not eradicate patches.
Ronald Zakowski, 19, was convicted of reckless driving for aiding in a police chase, though he never touched the wheel. He rode with John Ritzel, 18, during a 40 mile pursuit and advised on the pursuit. Judge Hanley said Zakowski was as much a reckless driver as Ritzel. both youths placed on probation and had licenses suspended for one year.
Twelve National Guards units from six Midwest states started a two week training session at Camp McCoy Wisconsin. The only Wisconsin unit in the group is the 395th Ordinance Medium Automotive Maintenance Company from Neenah Menasha.
The proposal outlines four new terms to restructure policy guidance with the State Department. It includes abolishing the Mutual Security Administration and creating a separate United States Information Agency to absorb MSA, Point Four, and occupation-area governance, replacing the current Voice of America with a new official U.S. information entity.
London reports Anthony Eden’s protracted gall bladder illness endangers his chance to take over as Prime Minister from Churchill and may push Churchill to appoint a new foreign secretary. Doctors order a third major operation in Boston by Dr. Richard Bartley Channing Cattell at Lahey Clinic.
Services for Mrs Mollie Delp widow of Rev Charles Delp were held at the Orangeville EUB church with Rev Frederick Rickleff officiating. Burial was in Cherry Grove cemetery near Lanark. She was born Sept 1 1876 near Shannon, daughter of George and Louisa Balger, survived by a daughter Lucille Henze of Orangeville two grandchildren one great grandson a twin sister Len Tier of Lanark three other sisters and one brother in California.
Ripon College will confer three honorary doctorates and graduate 114 seniors at its 87th commencement. The honorees are Dr J W Barker of New York a college leader in science Rev Dr Harold A Bosley of Evanston Ill a Methodist pastor and Dr Gertrude E Smith of Chicago a Greek department chair in humane letters.
The Jordan Center held year end activities on Sunday. Graduates were Allen Meu ret and Gary White. Students earned Reading Circle certificates and Diana Figi won Let's Draw recognition. The school placed fifth in the conservation day window display and received honorable mention in original music. Wanda and Yvonne Sarbacker had perfect attendance. Teacher Mrs. Fred Probst, retiring this term, received gifts from the district.
Miss Joyce Babler of Monroe will serve as recording secretary for District Two of the Wisconsin Youth Committee for Community Youth Participation. The first meeting at Purdy Junior High School in Marshfield will appoint new committees and discuss projects for the coming year.
Green County officials invited to the formal opening and dedication of the new Dane County home for the aged near Verona. Dr W G Bear hospital physician and trustees wardens matron and visiting committee extend the invitation. Group to tour Saturday June 6 from 10 am to 4 pm.
John Killion of Aurora was the sole male among 148 graduates at Rosary College river Forest. He earned a Master of Arts in library science, as the ceremony recognized the degree recipients on Monday.
Grain prices have tumbled as storage facilities remain tight. Wheat and other grains hover near two dollars a bushel, about fifty cents below government price support. The storage shortage is blamed on politics and policy debates, with Democrats urging storage aid and storage limits cited as key to stabilizing prices.
Bayfield Wisconsin resident Henry C Wachmuth appealed to Gov Kohler and the State Highway Commission for financial aid to clean up debris from Saturday's flood. About 30 city blocks flooded when a conduit dam broke during heavy rain. Damage estimated at 200000 dollars.
Green County shows progress in brucellosis control with 26 438 cattle blood tested and 2 413 reactors 2 3 percent. Calfhood vaccination advised for four to eight months. Ring testing used since 1951 with herd samples every six months. Plan A herds show 8 4 percent infection versus 11 9 percent in Plan B. Two thirds of dairies are on Plan A.
Donald K summons goo 18h street and Miss Jean E Babler are among 478 University of Wisconsin students honored at the Honors Convocation in Memorial Union Theater on June 18 at 4 p m. The processional will feature the university concert band under Prof Raymond F Dvorak. President E B Fred will welcome and preside. Dr Gray son L Kirk Columbia University president will deliver the principal address entitled The Uneducated. Miss Ruth Zerler Plymouth a senior in the school of music will sing My Heart At Thy Sweet Voice from Saint Saens Samson and Delilah.
A 35-year-old housewife, Mrs Thomas Phillips, fell 25 feet into an old abandoned mine when a sidewalk collapsed on Monday in Martins Ferry. Firemen rescued her with a ladder. injuries reported as minor.
London report says Prime Minister Churchill visited a museum to borrow a family heirloom for his coronation costume. He wore a large Order of the Garter star worth about three inches wide, belonging to his ancestor the Duke of Marlborough, loaned by the museum for the occasion.
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