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Monroe Evening Times

Location

Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

Jun 16, 1955

Page

2

Showdown Time for Wisconsin State Patrol Expansion

The piece argues for immediate enactment of a two cent motor fuel tax increase to fund a larger Wisconsin State Patrol, contending the Senate approved 340 officers and Assembly debates threaten cuts. It notes Governor Kohler's 610 plan and warns that delaying or vetoing fuel tax money would remove justification for the tax hike and patrol growth.

State Senate Assembly Kohler Wisconsin

Not So Sheltered Housewives in Traffic Fatalities

Wisconsin reports 118 housewives among last year’s traffic deaths, most as passengers rather than drivers. The state notes women and children account for a large share, urging drivers to stay alert and practice road courtesy to protect others.

Wisconsin Motor Vehicle Department

South Wayne Concert Set for Saturday Evening

A rain permitting band concert is scheduled for 7 45 p m Saturday in South Wayne directed by Gerald von Main Street shale. No rehearsal tomorrow. next session Friday June 24 invites area musicians to join the first summer program of its kind.

South Wayne Main Street Shale Gerald von

Boy Scouts to Perform Indian Dance at Home Talent Show

A Monroe troop will present an Indian dance during the Home Talent Show in Blanchardville as part of a two day Legion-airemen celebration Saturday and Sunday. Dancers include John Jeglum Robert Jeglum Larry Pulkrabek Carl Disch Dan Bender Michael Einbeck and Peter Ridnour.

Monroe Boy Scouts Blanchardville John Jeglum Roberts Jeglum Larry Pulkrabek Car Disch Dan Bender Michael Ein Beck Peter Ridnour

Potatoes scarce as 1945 shipments limit per customer

Ten years ago on June 16 1945 potatoes were available in local markets with daytime shipments capped at five pounds per customer. Also noted were awards of the Silver Star to Sgt Samuel L Bailey for gallantry near Steyr Austria and local obituaries and service stories across the region.

Samuel L. Bailey Steyr Austria Lisa Chenous Argyle Oscar Ray Barth Monroe Germany Jeanette Wieman Woodford Nelson Talla St. Olaf College Northfield Inn State Railroad Commission Otto C. Haack Menomonie Nora P. Olson Martha Haack Clara Maurer Trinity Hospital Chicago William Thompson L. A. Hodges Western Advertising Golf Association Grand Beach Mich Joseph Twining Phoebe United States Casket Co Manitowoc Wisconsin Casket Co John Fitzgerald Albany

Miss Daphne Stassin Set to Graduate Tomorrow

Miss Daphne Stassin daughter of Mr and Mrs George N Stassin 2523 11th Street will graduate tomorrow from Milwaukee Downer Seminary. She was active in student life and played Josephine in H M S Pinafore and demonstrated radio activity at the annual science fair.

Daphne Stassin George N. Stassin 11Th Street Milwaukee-Downer Seminary Miss Stassin Josephine

Hayden Stone cofounder Charles Hayden remembered

The bulk of the estate supported a fund. Charles Hayden, founder and senior partner of the Hayden Stone brokerage firm, is noted in the remembrance.

Charles Hayden Hayden Stone

Hayden Foundation President Dies From Car Crash Injuries

J Willard Hayden, 81, leader of the Charles Hayden Foundation, died from injuries after a Saturday automobile collision. The 70 million dollar fund has since 1937 given about 20 million dollars mainly to aid boys. Hayden led the foundation after its 1937 incorporation, four months after his brother Charles died.

Lexington Mass J. Willard Hayden Charles Hayden Hayden Charles

Connecticut Tops in Public Parks and Library Spending

Connecticut asserts it has more acres of public parks and higher library funding than any other state. The claim covers state park acreage and annual expenditure on public libraries, reflecting long standing commitments to outdoor recreation and public information access.

Connecticut U. S

Tucker Starts New TV Career

Forrest Tucker, veteran of 69 films, signs to star in a new NBC produced series Crunch and Des based on Philip Wylie stories about a charter boat captain. Tucker will portray Crunch Adams with Joan Budill as Sam and Sandy Kenyon as Des. filming to begin in Bermuda.

Wayne Oliver New York Forrest Tucker Crunch Des Philip Wylie RKO NBC Film Division Tucker Crunch Adams Joan Budill Sam Sandy Kenyon Bermuda

YMCA Trip Sends 68 Youths to Milwaukee Braves Game

Sixty eight youngsters and 10 adults departed this morning for the annual YMCA outing to Milwaukee to see the Braves play the Phillies. Marshall D. Markham led the trip with Fred Ties and Warren Selbo driving the buses.

Brodhead Braves Phillies Milwaukee Marshall D. Markham Fred Ties Warren Selbo

Turners Head to Cleveland for Mid Western Turn Day

Turner men and women depart Saturday for Cleveland for the Mid Western Turn Day competition. Adolf Ruef and LeRoy Wuethrich will judge as Edwin Krattiger and LeRoy Wuethrich train the contestants. Participants include Ernest Ammon Jr and others in the men's group and Elsa Rattin and several women in the girls division.

Monroe Turners Cleveland Green County Picture Town Hall Factory Turners Adolf Ruef LeRoy Wuethrich Edwin Krattiger Ernest Ammon Jr Duane Schwartz Dale Bertalot William Rattin Fred Blumer Keith Christen Fred Ruef Roger Wuethrich Arthur Ruf Delbert Behring Arnold Zueger Jr Elsa Rattin Helen Krattiger Theresa von Allmen Jean Halvorson Jean Wuethrich Dorleen Showers Esther Schwartz Lucille Alston

Mrs. Schiesser To Attend 4-H Camp Anniversary

Mrs. Frank Schiesser and her daughter Linda left their New Glarus farm for Washington D C to attend the 25th anniversary of the National 4-H Club Camp. She was Wisconsin home economics champion and 1935 alternate at the national contest, and formerly Green County 4-H leader. All former state delegates are invited.

Frank Schiesser Washington, D. C Wisconsin Linda Glarus Farm Schiesser Elda Strahm Green County

State Milk Output In May Shows Gains In Wisconsin

Wisconsin milk production rose in May from a year earlier according to the Federal State Crop Reporting Service. Output reached 1.899 billion pounds, up 40 million from May 1954 and above April’s 1.623 billion pounds. Conditions were favorable with mild temperatures and ample green feed. per cow production averaged 21.93 pounds on June 1, up 3 percent from last year and 10 percent over the 10-year daily average. Farmers were milking a record 77.6 percent of cows in their herds.

Madison Wisconsin Federal State Crop Reporting Service

Freedom Under God Observance on Independence Day

Governor Kohler urged Madison residents to mark July 4 with a Freedom Under God observance. The call linked Independence Day to a rededication to the spiritual principles behind the Declaration of Independence, 179 years prior.

Madison Wisconsin Kohler

Government cites Freedom Under God observance request

The government referenced the so called Freedom Under God observance requested by the Spiritual Mobilization of Los Angeles as part of its notes. Times Wart Ads were mentioned in connection with the event.

Los Angeles

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