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Newspaper
Monroe Evening Times
Location
Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jun 09, 1959
Page
2
A short editorial note explains that, in the editor’s absence, the column will present analysis of news developments prepared by Associated Press writers. The piece signals ongoing coverage and the shift in byline responsibility across stories.
House Armed Services subcommittee will hold hearings starting July 1 into whether retired generals and admirals hired by defense firms are rewarded for executive skill or as lobbyists. The probe will also examine how equipment makers compete for government business and whether personal ties influence Pentagon decisions. President Eisenhower acknowledged nonmilitary influences on defense purchases.
Blanchardville Times reports Robert Moe received a National Science Foundation Award for a six week summer course at Eastern Michigan College in Ypsilanti from June 22 to July 31. He is a science instructor at Oregon and will reside in Michigan during the program.
The Rev Henry G Coover resigns from Monroe Universalist church. Ger hardt Steensrud, former Mt Horeb head coach and PE director, is named Monroe high school football coach and industrial arts teacher. Betty Timm and Charles Dickson named to oversee Green County Dairy Day events. A state bill on pasteurization passes assembly. Senates debate Taft Hartley emergency clause. LaVerne Zuberbuhler, 22, of Gratiot, hospitalized after a serious auto crash.
Albert J. North 87 a long time Evansville area resident died yesterday at Stoughton Community Hospital He was born June 27 1871 in Jordan Township son of Michael and Mary Ann Benkett North He married Minnie Smith in 1894 in Monroe She died in 1928 Surviving are a daughter Mrs Grover Smith Lansing Michigan a granddaughter Janice Stelle Sayre Wheat on Illinois two sisters and two brothers and several nieces and nephews Services will be held Wednesday at 2 p m in the Roderick Ward funeral home Evansville
New Glarus announces 1959 60 class officers and student council members. Seniors Bonnie Maurer president John Freitag vice president Raymonda Lewis secretary Jo Ann Altmann treasurer Diane Truttman and Kenneth Wieland serve on student council. Juniors Donald Luthi president Joy Anderson vice president Sandra Austin secretary Dena McQuire treasurer Richard Busch Carolyn Helgesen council. Sophomores Charlies Ingwell president Dwight Hoesly Janice Lekken tied for vice president Lois Paulson secretary David Hustad treasurer Judy Klassy Jerry Klassy council. Junior staff elected Charles Ingwell Connie Huber Roberta Breylinger editor Glarian Richard Hillestad business manager. Additional staff: James Schroeder Jean Ames. Churchill quote follows.
Four white men are to stand trial in Circuit Court for the reported rape of a Black Florida A and M University coed on May 2. William Collinsworth, 23, is jailed with three co defendants. Collinsworth’s attorney seeks insanity defense. a private psychiatrist says he has the mind of a nine year old. Jury pool has 156 men, with few Black people.
Mrs Emil Ast 73 of Dodgeville died unexpectedly at her home on Monday. She is survived by her husband two sons Fred of Stoughton and William of Portland Ore. three daughters Helen Noriie Anaheim Calif Otto Badertscher Darlington and Herman Rickli Dodgeville. a sister Mrs George Fiese Beloit. 25 grandchildren and 15 great grandchildren. Friends may call at Lulloff funeral home after 2 pm today with services at 1 30 pm tomorrow.
Rev. Lowell Messerschmidt of Zion EUB in Batavia will lecture tomorrow at 2 p.m. in Brodhead EUB Church. A tea follows the guest day program attended by area church societies. Messerschmidt led a 1956 study trip to the Soviet Union and satellite nations, and is Madison-born with degrees from North Central College and the University of Wisconsin.
Kansas City reports Roy Dalton a sheriff's deputy and distant relative of the Dalton gang of frontier days celebrates his 73rd birthday. He openly acknowledges the outlaw connection but says he does not hide his stance on law enforcement.
Orfordville special report says Mrs Patricia Vesledahl 36, formerly Patricia Stiglitz, died from injuries after a Wednesday accident near Sioux Falls. Her husband Dr Kenneth Vesledahl remains critical in a Sioux Falls hospital. Surviving: Kenneth, Cindy, Sherry. Services set for tomorrow in Sioux Falls.
The summer recreation program here will start shortly after June 15 with directors beginning work and schedules set. Kenneth Roth is rehired as director and pool lifeguard while Miss Kaye Kalsched of Marshfield is hired as recreational instructor.
A complete recreation program will be set up for the pool with swimming lessons for all age groups. Management duties are assigned to Mrs. Robert Strickler, Dennis Streiff and Don Ott. Ivan Rhyner will supervise the filter equipment operation.
Mrs. Ervin L. Goecks doing business as Goecks Hauling at 1603 10th Avenue gains Public Service Commission authority to haul salvage. The license allows service from Monroe Township to Beloit for Walter Waser and salvage materials within Wisconsin within 20 miles of Monroe to Clarno and on to Beloit for Melvin Gable.
Mrs Katherine Flint 88 Beloit resident and stepmother of Mrs Addie Ayres died Monday after 32 years in Beloit. Services set for 1:30 p.m. at Rosman Uehling Kinzer mortuary. burial in Hillcrest cemetery. She leaves son Arthur Bakersfield Calif daughter Theron Carter Beloit two sisters Amanda Hollem Rockford Harriet Krumrey Midland Tex five grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren. She was widowed with Floyd Flint and three sons and a daughter.
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