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Newspaper
Monroe Evening Times
Location
Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jun 02, 1958
Page
2
Editorial notes a drop in national traffic fatalities for four months in 1958 and a lower Wisconsin tally, citing improved driver behavior, enforcement, and engineering. It cautions that Memorial Day weekend deaths show the conflict remains ongoing and victory will come only when highway deaths reach hundreds, not thousands.
June Dairy Month in Wisconsin invites individuals and organizations to move beyond passive observance. The piece urges active participation and personal salesmanship to promote the state’s dairy products, arguing collective effort will yield real benefits for milk, cheese, and other dairy items.
The piece describes a chaotic political crisis in France and the collapse of government function. It questions whether De Gaulle can lead a revival, noting France’s historic resilience and national pride despite past upheavals and external pressures.
Alice in Dairyland Margaret McGuire will visit Monroe on June 9 for the Green County Centennial Dairy Day evening ceremony at the Courthouse square to crown the queen. The notice also reports new Monroe police recruit Clifford M. Geigel and the death of Mrs. Lina Steffen in Green Bay. World War II service members from Green County and nearby Illinois are listed as being returned home aboard the transport Lt. George W. Boyce.
The essay argues France must unite under strong leadership to rekindle national revival. It credits De Gaulle with a potential pivotal role and urges the public to join in a decisive push toward recovery.
Elmer F Meier 76 who married Mary Mc Cauley in Monroe in 1900 died Saturday in Freeport He and his wife lived there 52 years Services set for 3 p m tomorrow at Walker mortuary with Rev A R Felts of Orangeville EUB church officiating Burial in Freeport City cemetery Surviving wife three daughters two sons eight grandchildren six great grandchildren and a brother Frank Meier of Rock Grove
Pvt Elvis Presley, the drafted singer, returns to his Memphis home for a two week furlough before reporting to Ft Hood Texas for tank crewman training. He greets fans at the gate in his $100,000 suburban mansion wearing rifle and pistol marksmanship medals.
Elmer L. Hamilton 77, born in Brodhead, former Chicago Tribune photographer, died Saturday in a Marengo nursing home after a heart attack while being transported from Belvidere St Josephs Hospital. He opened a Marengo photography studio in 1920 and retired in 1953. Last rites set for 2 p.m. in Osborne funeral home with burial in Marengo city cemetery.
Two Albany students are among 142 candidates for Carroll College June 8 commencement in Waukesha. David Burt earns a Bachelor of Science in business administration. James Sharer receives a Bachelor of Arts in music. Burt served as Phi Theta Pi member and Alpha Kappa Psi officer. Sharer was active in choir and Phi Theta Pi.
St. Vincent's hospital announced the installation of a super voltage Cobalt 60 unit one of the most powerful in the United States for cancer treatment.
In California a Tuesday primary tests Republican Sen. William Knowland against Gov. Edmund G. Brown with Vice President Nixon backing Knowland. The race shapes Nixon's 1960 prospects as delegates and electoral votes hinge on who wins and finances party strength. Knowland faces Brown as the uphill favorite in the governor contest.
Allan F. Barnard announces introductory sessions for students entering 6th grade and above to learn band or orchestra instruments. Sessions in Room 306 run from 4 to 5 30 p m and 7 to 10 p m with parent accompaniment allowed.
Mrs Vernis Pierce with Mrs Mattie Smith and others from Madison Juda Whitewater attended the Brandon high school commencement Thursday night. Carla Mollein, daughter of Mrs Letha Mollein, graduated. Afterward Mrs Mollein hosted 21 guests at her home.
Raymond M. Holden, 75, lifelong Evansville resident, died yesterday at the home of his daughter Mrs. Malcolm Towns southeast of Evansville. He retired in 1954 after 30 years with Baker Manufacturing Co. Surviving are two daughters, a son, a sister, four brothers, seven grandchildren, and three great grandchildren. His wife May Carpenter died in 1954. Services at 2 p.m. tomorrow at Roderick-Ward funeral home.
Robert Strickler was elected president of the New Glarus Business Association. Gerald Disch named first vice president, Quinton Ott second vice, Roger Klassy secretary-treasurer. Board members include Abner Anderson Otto Puempel Palmer Duerst Werner Zittner Kenneth Hoesly. Auditing committee members are Elmer Figi E R Wittner and Ray Wurgler.
Georgia was named in honor of King George II of England and achieved statehood in 1788. The designation reflects colonial ties and early U.S. state formation.
At the Richland Club May meeting at Green County Teachers College 4H and club pledges were led by Beverly and Donald Dunaway. Gary Griffith and Carol Waefler gave demonstrations and project talks by Calvin Strahm and Shirley Wild. Declamations were presented by Mary Ann Sacker and Jerry Kubly. A mixed chorus performed with an accordion band featuring Jerrold Zuhlke Beverly Dunaway and Carol and Donna Waefler along with the John Marean family.
Ralph Staffacher gave a leadership talk at the May Monroe Ag Club meeting. Oscar Kern led the club pledge. Judging and demonstrations are planned for the June 12 meeting at the Carl Wyss farm.
Ernest R. Naef of 1608 13th Street escaped injury when his car ran out of control and hit a telephone pole three miles north of Monroe on a township road. Deputies said the crash occurred on the road beyond the Idle Hour farm entrance. Moderate damage to the car followed. Naef said he swerved to avoid another vehicle.
Three Brown Swiss cows from John Ingold Estate complete ROP records with Holly Allison nine years old producing 16 8756 pounds of milk and 75846 pounds fat in 305 days. Spring Valley Trady eight years six months 15 5223 pounds milk 68443 pounds fat in 365 days. Gilbert Dettwiler herd averages 15104 pounds milk and 558 pounds fat across 22 cows. Gravel Creek Inka Irene five years old 17186 pounds milk 588 pounds butterfat in 333 days. Mrs C de Quintanilla acquires 15 Holsteins foundation herd in Maryland. Huffman Piebe Canary 14960 pounds milk 561 pounds butterfat in 310 days as six-year old.
Kerry John Drake was born Saturday morning at Edgerton hospital to Mr. and Mrs. Gordon P. Drake of Clinton. Maternal grandmother is Maureen Kay Bruni. paternal grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Arthur M. Drake of Milton. The family plans to move from Clinton to Horicon where Gordon Drake will teach this fall.
The Wisconsin Council of Churches announces the executive committee appointment of Rev. Joseph C. Crandlenard of Fort Wayne Indiana as a new associate staff member. He will work on church planning and Christian education for the council.
Iowa voters weighed tax methods and school aid as Republicans and Democrats selected contenders for governor and Congress. Gov Loveless faced no primary challenger while Murray and Nicholas sparred over a sales tax plan to fund local schools and pay district costs.
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