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Newspaper

Monroe Evening Times

Location

Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

Jun 08, 1955

Page

2

Green County girls seek Alice in Dairyland crown

Two Green County girls Shirley Leopold and Kathryn Chambers compete in Portage for the regional Alice in Dairyland title with hopes of advancing to the Wausau finals on June 25. The community Cheers the pair for the coveted Wisconsin dairy queen honor.

Green County Alice In Dairyland Portage Shirley Leopold Kathryn Chambers Wausau Wisconsin Alice Shirley Kathryn

A Healthier Cheese Industry Gains Ground in Dairy Picture

The dairy sector shows growing per capita cheese consumption as producers, processors, and state agencies push nationwide promotion. Credit goes to private and cooperative groups, the State Department of Agriculture, and the American Dairy Association funded by farmer-producers, for driving improved sales and cooperation from producer to retailer.

State Department of Agriculture American Dairy Association State Department

Eisenhower Urges Caution on Peace Talks for Cadets

President Eisenhower told U S Military Academy graduates that a Big Four conference cannot cure all Cold War ills. He warned peace would take generations, urging continued strength and no naiveté about diplomacy.

Eisenhower U. S. Military Academy West

Haymes Seeks U.S. Citizenship in Reno

Hollywood singer Dick Haymes plans to file for U S citizenship in Reno Nevada following a previous deportation dispute He and wife Rita Hayworth reside at Lake Tahoe Nev He was born in Argentina and faced a claim of ineligibility due to neutral alien status for World War II draft deferment

Hollywood Dick Haymes U. S Reno Nev Haymes Rita Heyworth Lake Tahoe Argentina

Postwar plans and veterans notes in Monroe newspaper

Ten year recap mentions Seaman Glenn Rice killed in action June 8 1945 in the southwest Pacific and Pvt Michael Bregenzer wounded on Okinawa. Gen Omar Bradley to head Veterans Administration within 60 days. Monroe officials and Chamber discuss postwar growth and sewer plant reconstruction as a priority.

Glenn Rice Juda Southwest Pacific Troy Rice Michael Bregenzer Okinawa Marianas Omar N. Bradley Veterans Administration 12Th Army Group Europe Monroe Chamber of Commerce Committee

Widow of John ZumBrunnen Dies After Brief Illness

June 8 1905 obituary notes Mrs. John ZumBrunnen 39 native of New Glarus daughter of the late Mr and Mrs Henry Durst dies at home. Monroe operators handle flood of calls as news of her death spreads. First Ward Alderman Gorham denies clash with street committee over worker payment. Wisconsin crops report heavy rainfall hindering growth. Pupils of Mrs Manning set a recital for the next evening.

John ZumBrunnen Sillness Henry Durst New Glarus First Ward R. C. Gorham City Council Wisconsin Monroe Telephone Co E. J. Manning

Senate Boosts Housing Setup

The Senate approved an omnibus housing bill authorizing 135000 low rent public housing units annually for four years, far above Eisenhower's 35000 unit request. The plan allows carryover of 20000 authorized but unbuilt units to next fiscal year and faces House action and separate funding bills. The vote was 60 to 25 with party lines on key figures.

Washington Eisenhower Senate Senate Banking Committee Sen. Capehart Rind Public Housing Administration GOP House

FHA to raise home improvement loan ceiling

The Federal Housing Administration will increase the maximum loan amount for private home mortgage insurance from 2500 to 3000 dollars. The step broadens financing for home improvements under FHA programs.

Federal Housing Administration

Albany People and Visitors From Across States

Albany residents and relatives are noted visiting family in Oklahoma City Arcadia Calif relatives travel to visit Walter Whitcomb and family Anna Whitcomb plans a two week stay in Oklahoma City Grace Cordes visited Beloit for time with sister Clara Kayser Ivan Kittleson drove to Decorah Iowa with daughter Ken who finished sophomore year at Luther College George er and Jimmy visited J C Phillips cottage on Lake Koshkonong Jim Phillips accompanied them to Wheaton Illinois to work at their print shop Clifford Yankin family left for Lincoln Nebraska after a visit to Peter Williams family Yankin spent time in Chicago James Sharer works for Del Monte Co Mendota Illinois after attending Carroll College

Richard Reardon Arcadia Calif Walter Whitcomb Oklahoma City Anna Whitcomb Albany Reardon Helen Whitcomb Grace Cordes Beloit Clara Kayser Ivan Kittleson Decorah Ken Luther College George Er Jimmy J. C. Phillips Lake Koshkonong Jim Phillipses Wheaton Clifford Yankin Clifford Sue Lincoln Neb Peter Williams Yankin Chicago James Sharer del Monte Co Mendota Ill Carroll College

School Okayed At Silver Lake by Kohler and lawmakers

Governor Kohler and Republican leaders approve a six million dollar bill for a new state boys school at Silver Lake in Waukesha County. Financing splits three million from the general fund and three million from the building reserve fund with plans to demolish the Waukesha facility and relocate to land owned by the Conservation Commission. Construction would start if the bill passes, transferring land to the Public Welfare Department for a dual function facility.

Kohler Waukesha School Silver Lake The Conservation Commission Public Welfare Department John Tramburg W. D. Stovall Madison Welfare Board Waukesha Green Bay Reformatory Rogan Ladysmith GOP Panzer Oakfield O’brien Green Bay Porter Bloomington Joint Finance Committee Dempsey Hartland Bedford Ludvigsen Marotz Shawano Lesser Young Fond du Kac Arthur Wegner

Coroner Finds No Negligence in Motel Gas Blast

A coroner's jury ruled motel operator not negligent in the Memorial Day gas explosion that killed Dr. Jekab Renigers, 34, of Highland Park, Illinois. Renigers died from burns suffered while his wife was in a cabin ten miles from here at Danie Adney's motel.

LA Crosse Jekab Renigers Highland Park Ill Danie Adney Here

Lost 20 Pounds with Renor Concentrate

Mrs Verna Smith of 6925 18th Ave Kenosha Wisconsin touts Renor Concentrate as an easy way to lose 20 pounds without dieting. She claims it lets her regulate weight, praising ease of use and preparation and noting a money back refund offer.

Kenosha Wis Renor Verna.Smith 18Th Ave Wisconsin

Miss Betty Ann Siedschlag Earns Wheaton College BA in Music

Miss Betty Ann Siedschlag daughter of Mr and Mrs Melvin C Siedschlag Route 2 received a bachelor of arts degree in music at Wheaton College commencement in Wheaton New Jersey She was active in band choir orchestra and Pioneer Girls and served as music chairman and corresponding secretary for the Ladosian Literary Society during her senior year.

Betty Ann Siedschlag Melvin C. Siedschlag Wheaton College Wheaton Siedschlag Pioneer Girls Ladosian Literary Society

Three New Ministers Join Adenauer Cabinet

In Bonn, Chancellor Adenauer sworn in Heinrich von Brentano as Foreign Minister, Theodor Blank as Defense Minister, and Hans Joachim von Merkatz as junior cabinet liaison to the Bundesrat. Eugen Gerstenmaier presided at the Bundestag ceremony as the new appointments were announced to strengthen West Germany's defense plans.

Bonn Germany Konrad Adenauer Heinrich von Brentano Theodor Blank Hans- Joachim von Merkatz Eugen Gerstenmaier Bundestag Adenauer von Merkatz Bundesrat

Fringe TV Areas Use Joint Towers

New York reports fringe communities lacking local stations may gain TV service via community antennas or satellite transmitters. Over 300 community antennas serve about a quarter million homes with monthly fees 2.50 to 3.75. Booster or satellite transmitters rebroadcast distant programs to small towns and FCC weighs licensing low power stations to widen access.

New York Federal Communications Commission FCC

Cobalt emits poisonous arsenic fumes when heated

Cobalt produces toxic arsenic fumes upon heating. The hazard warning notes the danger to workers and bystanders from inhaling fumes during processing.

Jail Riot Quelled at St. Louis City Workhouse

Police used tear gas to break up a brief prisoners riot at the St. Louis city workhouse late last night. Inmates set fire to mattresses ripped out plumbing and smashed windows. More than 100 officers confined the outbreak to one cell block.

ST. Louis St. Louis City

Girl Scout Troop Officers Elected at Tuesday Meeting

Girl Scout Troop 14 elected Beverly Myers president at a meeting hosted by Mrs. E B Lux. Daryl Goecks became vice president Shirley Kohl secretary and Patricia Miller treasurer.

Beverly Myers E. B. Lux Daryl Goecks Shirley Kohl Patricia Miller Lux Vicki Foley Brownie Scout Troop St. Victor’s Brownies Christine Boss Mary Ann Blum Mary Ellen Dary Ann Conway Mary Lee Keegan Carol Mitchell Kitty Sue Gibson Susan Goetz Shirley Gaughan Constance Gabel Holly Muenich Margaret Sullivan Polly Webb Therese Wuetrich Albert Ross James Wuetrich

Youth Cabin Awards for Girl Scouts in Monroe Court

Mothers of the girls attend a court of awards where second class badges in scouting and homemaking are presented to Sharon Altmann Kathy Block Suzan Etter Patricia Hanson Judy Koch Connie Leck Sharon Reilly Mary Storck Eleanor Swenson Jeanette Slocom and Diane Zwygart A going away gift is given to Susan Etter daughter of Willis and Mrs Etter Troop leader Mrs E C Hanson remains assisted by Mrs Dwayne Block

Sharon Altmann Kathy Block Suzan Etter Patricia Hanson Judy Koch Connie Leck Sharon Reilly Mary Storck Eleanor Swenson Jeanette Slocum Diane Zwygart Susan Etter Willis Etter Monroe E. C. Hanson Dwayne Block

Executive Reading Time Packs 15 to 20 Hours Weekly

The Better Vision Institute estimates that most top executives spend 15 to 20 hours a week reading reports correspondence and trade journals.

Better Vision Institute

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