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Newspaper

Monroe Evening Times

Location

Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

Jun 10, 1958

Page

2

Peacetime draft vote looms as Senate nears final action

Ten years ago Secretary of Labor Lewis B Schwellenbach dies after a long illness while a Green County Centennial Day queen is crowned for Wisconsin Alice in Dairyland. other obituaries and local notes span Olen Showers Mrs Marius Christensen Harry May and Mrs Arthur Parker. Nine decedents are named along with public service and community highlights from Monroe Brodhead and Orangeville.

Lewis B. Schwellenbach Kathryn Chambers Green County Courthouse Lawn Wisconsin Alice In Dairyland Andrew Howey Arthur J. Schindler Monroe Olen O. Showers Orangeville Marius Christensen Brodhead Harry May South Wayne Arthur Parker North Arlington N. J John J. Blaine U. S Roosevelt Reconstruction Finance Corp. Board Bridget Cleary John Cavanaugh Blanchardville J. D. Dinwiddie Green County Bar Association Sam Blum Max G. Booth

Newspaper Rights Notice

The Associated Press holds exclusive rights to republish all local news printed in this newspaper and AP news dispatches.

Associated Press

Girl Scout Troops 241 and 221 Activities Noted

Troop 241 Brownies received wings at a fly-up ceremony hosted by Mrs. Wilbert Bernet with Mrs. Bruce Harrold assisting. Members honored include Karen Albert Joan Bernet Mary Crouch Dianne Hein Jenifer Fields Marian Maurer Sara Warfel Susan Zwicker Patricia Villalpando and Leslie Harrold.

Wilbert Bernet Bruce Harrold Karen Albert Joan Bernet Mary Crouch Dianne Hein Jenifer Fields Marian Maurer Sara Warfel Susan Zwicker Patricia Villalpando Leslie Harrold Sherry Ritter California New Glarus Pet Milk Co Pioneer Home Mmes Harold Whitehead Clarence Gissing Jerome Howe 23Rd Avenue 17Th Street

Red Blackmail and the Berlin Standoff Intensifies

The author argues Soviet and East German actions over a U.S. Army helicopter in the occupied zone amount to a coercive tactic. Washington seeks the release of nine American soldiers, insisting the Reds will push a harsh propaganda line while Moscow denies jurisdiction and eludes responsibility. The piece pledges patient resilience and steadfast defense of freedom.

Germany East Germany Moscow Soviet Russia Red Berlin Red China

Timely Cleanup of Pennsylvania Turnpike Scandal

The Pennsylvania Turnpike, touted as a model project, saw a large public looting conspiracy. Nearly 30 officials and others faced indictment as five chief defendants received prison terms for a $1942 million contract scam that could have cost $50,000 with proper oversight. The exposure, amid a funded highway expansion, should curb rough cost schemes in federal road programs.

Pennsylvania Harrisburg

Lightning Hits Barn Near Brodhead No Fire Reported

Lightning struck the LaVerne Hintzman barn west of Brodhead late Sunday. The Brodhead fire department was dispatched but Chief Truman Olin reported there was no fire.

Brodhead LaVerne Hintzman Truman Olin

Monticello Residents Attend Diverse Local Events

Sun day guests from Monticello and Madison joined the Hagen family in Milwaukee for baccalaureate services as Ann Hagen, granddaughter of Nellie Zweifel, was a class member. Attendees also included the Brown Swiss sale crowd at Bara and a Master Farmers outing near Plymouth.

Dwight Zweifel David Gary Johnny Nellie Zweifel Thomas Hagen Milwaukee Ann Hagen Peter Streiff New Glarus Jacob Voegeli Ray T. Silver Howard Voegeli Bara Jacob Voegelis Ray Silvers Plymouth M. E. Lynn Legler - Anderson R. H. Schoonover Madison John Herschlieb Barbara Charlotte N. C Fred Roethlisberger Barton Pickett Monroe Leo Gempeler Jack Hoskins Douglas Jean Ann Jacob Voegels Charles Schnetzler Kenneth Kundert Dennis Field Verlyn Adamson Judy Babler Platteville Lena Babler

Obey that impulse to live longer by consulting your physician

A vintage ad urges readers to seek medical guidance to extend life, touts new hormones and vitamins, and invites prescription fulfillment with delivery. It invites patients to trust the local pharmacy for compounding.

Dispute Flairs Over Dodge Islands Port plans

Frank B Stearns of Miami reports ongoing controversy in Miami over the Dodge Islands in Biscayne Bay as a potential new sea port. The planning board favors the site as the best deep water location while supporters see it as a Latin American Pan American Center with building sites for each nation.

Frank B. Stearns Miami, Fla Monroe Dodge Islands Biscayne Bay Larry Dodge Stearns Miami City Planning Board

Justices Refuse Tax Case Restudy

The Supreme Court refused to rehear three tax cases that could affect billions in state and city taxes on federal property. The 5-4 decision upheld Detroit and Wayne County’s personal property taxes on Murray Corp of America, and Kenosha, tied to American Motors Corp, both suppliers of Air Force parts.

Washington Supreme Court Justice Department Solicitor J. Lee Rankin United States Detroit Wayne County Mich Murray Corp. of America U.S. Air Force Kenosha American Motors Corp Air Force

Courtney To Receive Degree at Whitewater

Daniel E. Courtney will graduate from Whitewater State Teachers College with a bachelor of elementary education degree. He majored in science and mathematics and plans to teach on the West Coast this fall. He served as treasurer of the a cappella choir and was involved in Debate Radio the Vets Club and was vice president of Theta Alpha Phi.

Daniel E. Courtney William Trickel 14Th Avenue Whitewater State Teachers College Courtney Whitewater Debate Radio Vets Club Theta Alpha Phi

Argyle Man Heads Lafayette County Rural Carriers

John MacDonald of Argyle named president of Lafayette County Rural Carriers Association. Earl J. Barber of Argyle named secretary treasurer. Mrs. Earl J. Barber elected auxiliary president. Mrs. Royal Bixby of South Wayne named auxiliary vice president. Mrs. Renzo Flannery of Darlington named secretary treasurer.

Blanchardville John MacDonald Argyle Lafayette County Rural Carriers Association Earl J. Barber Auxiliary Royal Bixby South Wayne Renzo Flannery Darlington

Litchi Nuts Move From Imports to Florida Farms

Florida growers begin commercial cultivation of litchi nuts formerly imported for Chinese menus. The new program aims to supply local demand and reduce reliance on overseas shipments.

Florida

Girls Make Toys for Junior Red Cross Badge Merit

Local girls are crafting toys to satisfy the homemaker and seamstress badges required for Junior Red Cross participation. The project highlights hands on service and skill development within the organization's auxiliary program.

Red Cross

Brodhead By Miss Grace Marsh

Clerical and social itinerary note lists local and visiting figures including Miss Grace Marsh in Brodhead and attendees of the West Wisconsin Conference at Eau Claire this week. Mentions guests Mrs. John Trapp and Mrs. Gladys Suggs of Oakland Calif and visits by Dr. and Mrs. Tom Pfisterer, plus several local households entertaining summer visitors.

Wilbur Leatherman W. Ross Conner West Wisconsin Eau Claire Blanche Springsted Lake Millis Mmes John Trapp Gladys Suggs Oakland Calif Fred Michaelis Trapp Michaelis Suggs Thomas R. Pfisterer Elsabeth Pfisterer Freeport Redfield S. D Tom Pfisterer Lyons Colo

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