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Newspaper
Monroe Evening Times
Location
Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jun 09, 1953
Page
2
Editorial discusses potential post armistice effects including troop demobilization limits, sustaining the Eighth Army in Japan, and risks of renewed conflict. It questions what the public should expect regarding homecomings, credibility of South Korea, and long term security guarantees in Asia.
The piece notes a post election clash over area population redistricting versus the Rosenberry Act. Gov Kohler seeks an early court ruling on whether Senate redistricting can proceed. Secretary Zimmermann plans election schedules under the Rosenberry Act unless courts direct otherwise, signaling further litigation.
The Wisconsin Assembly failed to reject a referendum proposal asking voters in November 1954 whether the state should build and operate an educational TV network. If the measure passes, funding and taxes are debated. the issue could reappear Wednesday as opponents challenge the plan.
Christopher Draper known as the Mad Major had his pilot license suspended by the Civil Aviation Ministry after he flew under several Thames bridges on May 5 to prove age is not a barrier at 61. Investigators will review the stunt and its safety implications.
Summary of 1928 era items including Allied bombardment plans for a Mediterranean campaign with a Panter projection, Lampedusa raids by British commandos, and related military and local police notes. Also mentions a 1928 vigilante reorganized plan in Green County and other dated items such as a 1913 blaze in Browntown and various local notices.
The Methodist church circulates petitions to June 9 1903 to raise funds for a new concrete sidewalk along the south side of the church property. C E Clark named assistant operator at Milwaukee depot to manage Steuben station in Crawford County. Perry McCummons Beloit salesman injured in a railway wreck on the New Glarus branch. Supt Swartz hosts Monroe high school seniors and assistants at Pfeiffer's restaurant to close the school year. One worker killed as the foundation at Mineral Point high school caves in.
Lois Marshall the Toronto soprano and Eugene List the pianist will replace the Philharmonic Piano Quartet in the George Williams College Music Association opening concert on July 12 at College Camp Lake Geneva. Marshall has soloed with Toscanini and the NBC Symphony, while List has appeared in thirty New York Philharmonic Symphony programs.
A study estimates hail storms cause several times more damage in the United States annually than tornadoes, highlighting the industry and agricultural losses.
Orangeville FFA members form four judging teams for the state contest in Urbana Illinois. The dairy team includes Allan Bear Bernard Boals and Robert Bolender. The fat stock team lists Eugene Upward Robert Freese and Wayne Reed. Poultry group features Larry Heck and Steven Switzer. Crops judges are John Barmore William Blankenhorn and William Van Raalte. Delegates include Lauren Dunaway John Enzinger and Robert Blankenhorn. Robert Schulz attends and sings in the state chorus. Roy Hefty accompanies the group.
Monticello society columns list weekend visits and social calls across Madison Monroe New Glarus and Browntown. Recurring names include Curtis Dettwiler Marty Schultz Saunders Stauffer Gessler and Voegels among others with travels to Denver and open house events in Cooksville.
Joy and Mrs. Robert Wild of New Glarus joined Middleton locals for a Sunday picnic. Mrs. F W Voegeli visited Mrs. Lydia Voegeli in Monroe on Sunday. Mrs. Marty and Irene attended a musical recital at Immanuel Evangelical Church in Monroe honoring Mrs. Robert Rieder’s students, with Marty’s granddaughter among performers. Other attendees included Rose and Kate Stauffer Emma Marty and Louise Karlen.
Lt. Elmer Duerst son of Mr and Mrs Adam Duerst received his discharge at Camp Carson Colorado Thursday. He arrived home Saturday after a career including Ripon college biology major 1951 service August 1951 Fort Riley Fort Benning Japan Korea and Korea service with rifle company heavy weapons and battalion staff assistant roles. He earned two bronze stars.
An air mail letter received by The Evening Times reports the arrival in Zurich at 2 30 p m Saturday of a Swissair tour group of twenty. The party is led by Miss Pauline Schwarzen berger of the Burkhalter store who sent back word confirming all safe and well with fine flying weather and a pleasant trip.
The Army issued a draft call for 23000 men in August matching July figures. The tally since September 1950 totals 1429430 men drafted or earmarked for induction under Selective Service.
The column lists residents and guests visiting relatives and friends across Wisconsin and nearby states. Names include Rev. and Mrs. Lee Retzlaff in Blackhawk, Mrs. Clara Day in Brodhead, and families such as Mahlbuch, Sisson, Waeffler, and Porter, with trips extending to Beatrice Nebraska and Portland Oregon.
The department of public welfare will provide monthly payroll copies for public inspection under a new law effective June 3. Those requesting access must sign a form stating the reason for viewing the confidential social security aid program records.
The Supreme Court on Monday put off any ruling on racial segregation in public schools until fall at the earliest. With five cases unresolved the high court ordered reargument on October 12 to decide whether to reaffirm or overturn the separate but equal doctrine established 50 years ago. Arguments will resume on the court's fall term’s second day.
Out of town friends and relatives attended the services for Clarence E Day. Mrs George Day was among the mourners.
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