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Newspaper
Monroe Evening Times
Location
Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jun 07, 1958
Page
2
Editorial argues the UAW led by Walter Reuther is pushing firm terms in a renewal fight with auto makers. Chrysler halted Plymouth plants as 100 workers walked off, 2,700 idled, while threats of broader shutdowns loom. Outcome could decide if labor dominates the economy or private industry regains control.
The text portraits General de Gaulle rejecting illegal movements in France and Algeria. He orders insurgents to back a national integration plan and warns against defying government authority, suggesting De Gaulle will prevail over rebel groups and push through consolidation.
The author recalls a past era of mutual trust between workers and employers and a stable hand to mouth economy. He argues modern tax laws drain profits needed to weather downturns, replacing private reserves with government dictate and urging tax relief to keep industries solvent.
United States notes registration dates for women aliens in Green County from June 17 to 28 1918 as part of wartime measures. Marines push German forces near Chateau Thierry in heavy fighting. County eighth graders to receive certificates June 19 at Monroe Lincoln school. Hydrogen tank explosion causes minor damage at local battery shop. Christian Hollow church near Winslow plans homecoming picnic June 12. Janesville Board of Education votes to drop German study next fall. American shipyards set a May record by launching 71 vessels.
Rev. H W Hartman of Grace Lutheran delivers the baccalaureate sermon for the 1908 graduates at services in the Methodist church. Miss Irene Sutherland dies at Meadville Missouri aged 30. body returned to Gap church for burial. Freeport White Sox beat Monroe 4 to 3 at the fairgrounds after a 3 all tie. Eliza Pinney returns to Postville Iowa after a visit. Cora Carson visits briefly before joining a European trip with friends.
Rev Sandie Palnick of First Baptist officiated three funeral services in Detroit for Paul Fenshenko and his two children Carol 17 and David 13 with the mother recovered earlier. A surviving son remains. Services followed a fishing outing tragedy that claimed four relatives.
Chicago reports show the largest three day cattle arrival in over five months with steady to strong meat trade early in the week and midweek declines. Steers and heifers mostly steady to weaker, top steer price $33.50, bulk $30 to $28.50, heifers $28.25 top, cattle lighter under 1100 lb held firmer. Hog prices softened with barrow gilt declines about 25 cents, sows steady except heavy weights, top $23.75 and typical hogs $22.75 to $23.75.
Mrs. Alvin H. Rote 47 of Phoenix Arizona died May 30 after a long illness at her home. She was born Marjorie Thornton in Juda and graduated Juda High School in 1929. Burial followed at Greenwood Memorial Park Phoenix. Survived by husband Alvin and five siblings.
A Soviet population estimate lists 195,152,000 people. The figure reflects a nationwide total likely used in policy and planning discussions within the USSR.
The article notes a rising interest in the Quarter Horse breed, now a major part of U S horse population. It traces its Virginia 1665 origins from 1611 imports and Indian ponies, cites Janus as influential from 1756, and highlights the breed's speed, toughness, stamina, and smart, versatile work with cattle and range life. The piece praises its modern role in ranching, cutting events, and even petting tendencies, concluding with a local courtesy note.
New members Nancy Jo Blum of Route 2 Monticello born January 16 1955 and Kathy Lynn Blum of Route 2 Monticello born December 13 1955 are listed in local birth notices.
Victor Steiner Sr. 66, former farmer from Mt. Horeb area, died yesterday in Madison hospital after a long illness. He ran a tavern in Mazomanie for nine years, retired in 1954, and was a native of Switzerland. The body lies at Gnewikow funeral home in Mazomanie.
Invitation for boys and girls up to 12 to join the Monroe Evening Times Club. Fill the coupon with name address and age and mail to the Evening Times Club in Monroe Wisconsin.
William L. Haag aged 64 a longtime barber died after a brief illness at his Dubuque home. He formerly lived in Perry Township. Survived by his wife two sons Harold and Donald five brothers and five sisters. Services set for 9 a m Monday at Holy Redeemer Catholic Church Perry Township with a rosary at 8 p m tomorrow at Gesme funeral home.
Registration for the summer recreation program will be at 9 a.m. Monday in New Glarus Village Hall. Kenneth Roth, a LaCrosse State Teachers College senior, returns for a second year as organizer. The New Glarus library also announces new hours starting today: 3 to 4 30 p.m. and 7 to 8 30 p.m. on weekdays with Saturday and Wednesday 3 to 4 30 p.m. blocks.
Mrs Rosetta Schroeder 65 lifelong Plymouth Township resident died yesterday at Mercy hospital Janesville. She was born Rosetta Kappka and married William Schroeder in 1914 who died in 1935. Surviving sons Rolland Leland and Donald and four grandchildren. Last rites Monday at Hanover Lutheran church with burial in Plymouth cemetery. Funeral home visitation after 2:30 p.m. tomorrow.
Fred Guyer 77 a native of Switzerland and Belleville area resident for many years died yesterday at his rural Belleville home of a heart attack. Retired farmer services 1 30 p m tomorrow Gesme funeral home Mt Horeb friends may call survivors include three daughters Mrs Milo Peast Mrs Glen Williams both of Madison and Mrs Edmund Alder Belleville two sons Ernest Madison and Fred Mt Horeb two brothers in Switzerland and four grandchildren
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