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Newspaper
Monroe Evening Times
Location
Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jun 14, 1958
Page
2
Editorial praises Monroe area youths for high district and statewide awards in recent weeks. It notes rural and city winners excel despite wide competition, highlighting initiative and determination, and argues nothing is seriously wrong with today’s youths.
The piece warns of a growing civil war in Lebanon fueled by United Arab Republic factions and local rebels. It notes UN Security Council intervention to halt arms flow and the fragile regional balance with Greece and Turkey on Cyrus, Cyprus unrest, and potential British plans for Cyprus home rule triggering further violence. Moscow is seen as playing a spectator yet influential role.
A brief note urges readers to remember Flag Day on June 14 1959. It celebrates displaying the Flag and marks the 182nd anniversary of the flag.
The statement notes corn as the most important US food plant grown in all forty eight continental states, reflecting its broad agricultural presence and significance in national farming.
A meeting of city officials and a citizens advisory committee favors a combined bond issue to fund a new sewage disposal plant and water department improvements. The discussion highlights anticipated infrastructure upgrades and community support.
A personal reflection on a poodle named Cokey who defends a garden and family virtues. The author praises the poodle’s courage, intelligence, and loyalty while denouncing the insult of labeling poodles as sissy. The essay argues dogs can be versatile, well behaved, and truly real dogs with proper breeding and care.
Lisa Kaser of Milwaukee visits her grandparents Mr and Mrs Emil Kaeser in New Glarus. Louise Stevens from Brookings S C visits the Streiff home. Dani and Debbie Duerst from Middleton stay with the Duerst family while Dwight Duerst and family vacation in northern Wisconsin and Canada. The Duerst visitors include David Deganwy of North Wales and his wife and son. Sam P Klassy and Margery return from Dayton Ohio with Hilda Penquite. Jackie Penquite joins the Klassys. Orville Jorenby and family vacation in Sturgeon Bay.
Mrs Elzie Laube reports a tornado passed within eight miles of their northern state visit. Local anglers Ben Deininger Melvin Swain and Lawrence Hawkins fished at Lac du Flambeau. Miss Pearl Engebretson visited Janesville. Mrs Freda Laeser visited relatives in Muscatine Iowa. Mrs Shirley Scheidegger and Mrs Connie Conway hosted at Merlin Klopfenstein’s for Miss Vennona Burkhalter prior to her June 21 Juda wedding to Richard Spaulding.
Officers of Company K stationed at Camp McCoy are Capt Glenn L Kub ly commanding officer and lieutenants Dwight C Coplien Rudolf E Maurer Stanton P Steuri Elwood H Lutze and W J Kohlhagen. Enlisted ranks include Master Sergeants Sergeants first class and numerous specialists and privates listed with full names and arms.
In Peterborough England U S airman Vernon Chuck Morgan 21 married aviation mechanic with a wife and child reportedly stole an obsolete B45 Tornado bomber from Alconbury Air Base after being jilted by 16 year old Yvonne Talbot. He flown several miles before crashing to his death early Friday records show.
An official says travelers in the Smoky Mountain National Park pull over to view bears crossing the highway. Buses carrying tourists are often held up, with delays sometimes reaching about an hour.
Senator Edward J. Thye of Minnesota filed for re election to a third term and was endorsed for re election at the Republican state convention. He previously served as governor and lieutenant governor of Minnesota.
John Donohue and Rose Marie Amersbach encountered a limping wild duck in Baltimore's Druid Hill Park. Donohue resisted the zookeeper's call to destroy it and released the bird into a pond, was arrested, but the magistrate dismissed the charge and allowed the couple to care for the duck at home. The duck is recovering and may be returned to the wild.
New members Gary Burdette Gill of Route 1 Brooklyn and Steve Merton Zimmerman of Route 1 Juda are recorded with dates April 7 1955 and June 23 1956 in the local membership ledger.
Carol Koenig daughter of Mr and Mrs Louis A Koenig 711 16th avenue has been awarded the American Red Cross scholarship for the aquatic school at Indian Mound Reservation Oconomowoc June 18 to 28 Ronald D Johnson park director announced After the course Miss Koenig will be qualified to teach life saving and water safety She is employed at the swimming pool as office clerk and part time lifeguard The county American Red Cross will issue additional scholarships for the aquatic school at Lake Geneva in August
Dr. Byron D. Ising of Oshkosh was elected president of the Wisconsin State Board of Dental Examiners as the board wrapped a week of exams at Marquette University. Dr. John Semrau of Milwaukee became vice president while Dr. S. F. Donovan of Tomah was re elected secretary treasurer. The board examined 73 dentists from seven schools and 51 dental hygienists from three schools.
Daily classified listings in The Times showcase bargains across categories. Readers find sales, services, and items for purchase with brief descriptions and prices.
All children up to 12 are invited to join the Monroe Evening Times Boys and Girls Club. Complete this coupon with name and date of birth and mail to the Evening Times Club, Monroe, Wisconsin. Include age last birthday to determine eligibility.
Argyle announces a complete 1958 59 faculty with two new hires Donald Olson Madison teaching commercial subjects and Harold Williams Oshkosh teaching social science. Both are state college graduates, married with one child. Returning staff include principal P J Morgan and teachers Schoenick, Haser, Weiland, Anderson, Ross, Arnot, Ramseier, plus grade school staff led by Florence Penniston and Clarice Hildenbrand.
Canyon Camp owned by U S Grant Council opens its summer season with 1 078 boys from 70 troops enrolled for the period through August 2. Lyle Novinski directs with John Jeglum as assistant. Doctors Hussey and Clark will serve Sundays. Visitors nights Wednesdays feature an Indian pageant and smorgasbord dinner. Reservations at the council office Freeport. New tents platforms and a boat dock added. camping head Ken Ridgway notes expanded handicraft and acres added for programs.
Mrs. Lotta Fleek plans to fly to Tacoma to visit her sister Mrs. George Cortelyou. At a tea hosted by Mrs. Fleek, her daughter Mrs. Robert F. Marty of Monroe spoke about her European trip. Vilas Swartz and wife returned from Brainerd Minnesota after visiting daughter Mrs. James Gardner and family. Roger Smith and spouse also mentioned.
Juli and Susan Troxell visit relatives in Florida and Wisconsin as Mary McCarter graduates from Nicolet High School in Milwaukee with Nellie Broughton attending. Susan Dodge graduates from LaGrange High School in Illinois as her grandmother Mattie Coldren joins the celebration.
Roger Stauffacher son of Arthur and Mrs Stauffacher Route 4 Wisconsin among four state youths leaving to attend the National 4 H Conference in Washington They will join about 200 delegates to meet congressmen tour the city and discuss the conference theme Focus on the Future.
Social items list attendees at the IOOF-Rebekah state convention in Platteville including Mr and Mrs Palmer Wahler Mr and Mrs Earl Schliem and Mr and Mrs Herman Krupke South Wayne. visits by Mrs Hattie Mann in Elgin Illinois. New Auburn guests Mr and Mrs Harold Green and family at Eric Halverson home. Dorothea Nybroten at Lutheran Bible Camp in Lauderdale near Elk Horn. George Michael and family visiting Elmhurst NL. plan to accompany Dr and Mrs Bartell to California for three weeks.
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