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Newspaper
Monroe Evening Times
Location
Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1960
Page
2
Five years after the 1955 Cheese Day plans, local organizers report dwindling attendance and volunteer support. Cheese Day Inc. directors warn the 1960 program should be postponed a year to retool a new community oriented plan that can satisfy public interest amid modern entertainment options.
Monroe's Park Board extends full cooperation to the Jaycees for a Fourth of July program honoring Gen Nathan F. Twining at the new Twining Park. Budget gaps threaten completion of facilities and maintenance needs. volunteers and civic groups are urged to help with mowing and park projects.
Ten year census shows Monroe’s population growing from 6 182 in 1940 to 7 008 in 1950, a 13 percent gain. Green County surpasses its 1870 peak of 23 611. Notable deaths include Frances J. Lizar and Joe Legler. Clergy Rev Michael J. McCarthy dies at St. Clare hospital. Edgewater cafe sale agreed between families.
Community leaders urge all volunteers and organizations to back the planned Fourth of July celebration in Monroe, aiming to outshine 1960 Cheese Day by becoming a larger, more colorful event.
The Milwaukee School Board voted Tuesday night to take all necessary steps to discharge Edwin M. Wasilewski, a 34 year old bachelor, from Boys Technical High. Wasilewski had been suspended May 9 by Supt Harold S. Vincent for conduct in speech and English classes involving sex discussions.
Margaret Stiemle 78 native of Gratiot died at home in Apple River. Services set for 9:30 a m at home and 10 a m at St Josephs Church with burial in the church cemetery. Rosary tonight at 8. Arrangements by Goldhagen Warren. Survived by daughter Francis Gross Rockford sister Ray McQuity California brother William Buche Oregon.
New York Broadway producers announce all fall productions postponed amid contract deadlock with Actors Equity. 43 shows face an eight million dollar investment loss and 1600 actors remain idle as 22 Broadway stages stay closed since last Thursday. Angus Duncan of Actors Equity cites prior league statements on delays and attempts to reconcile negotiations.
The Monroe Moose Lodge plans a chartered bus for the Braves game on August 7. Members met in the club rooms last night and discussed Legion of the Moose matters from Sunday and conducted a regular business session. Edward Schneider provided lunch.
Actor Ronald Reagan steps down as president of the Screen Actors Guild after leading recent talks with Hollywood producers. He cites a move into producing as the reason for his resignation.
A simple cheese biscuit recipe from Dairy Month uses 2 cups flour 1 tablespoon baking powder cup shredded cheddar cup shortening cut in until blended add cheese and milk to form a soft dough roll to ½ inch thick cut shapes bake at 425 F for 12 to 15 minutes yields about twelve 2 inch biscuits
Mrs. Alvin Grimstad, 70, of Mt. Horeb, died yesterday in a Madison hospital after a brief illness. Service set for 2 p.m. tomorrow at Mt. Horeb Methodist Church. Visitation at Gesme funeral home. Survived by husband, a daughter Mrs. Charles W. Reid, and two grandchildren.
Kenneth Wenger is president of the FFA Chapter for 1960 61 with Harlen Freitag as vice president Jerry Klassy as treasurer and Walter Keehn as sentinel Edwin Klassy serves as chapter advisor The FFA group attended the Braves game in Milwaukee Sunday.
Mrs George Barry Badger Council District Chairman ran Seventh and Eighth Grade Play Day at Kiwanis Youth Cabin. More than 110 girls from Evansville Brodhead Albany and Monroe attended. Senior scouts aided. menus included ham burger on sticks and cake baked on coals. Rain cut activities.
Mr and Mrs Raymond Talmage of Monticello and Mr and Mrs Walter Haberman of Janesville former Green County residents return from a week in Syracuse New York for the Holstein Friesian Association of America diamond jubilee convention They also visited Harden Farms at Camden and called on Gelbke Brothers at Breeze during their trip.
Wood Farm in Vienna Ohio announces Patsy the cow as the world butterfat champion. In 305 days she produced two milking cycles totaling 1,866 pounds of fat at 5.1 percent and 36,821 pounds of milk.
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