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Newspaper

Monroe Evening Times

Location

Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

Jun 17, 1961

Page

2

Berlin Berlin Showdown Signals New Cold War Tactics

The piece argues Khrushchev is ready to shift Berlin tactics after Vienna and pressure the West toward a year end settlement. It warns the Kremlin to back tough talk with concrete moves and urges U.S. leadership to have a ready plan to meet Berlin demands to avoid damaging Western prestige.

Nikita Khrushchev Berlin Vienna Kennedy Khrushchev Kremlin Europe Germany West Berlin Free City Russia Eisenhower Moscow Mr. Kennedy Free World

Monticello Cancer Drive Total Reaches 287

Monticello area reports a cancer drive collection of 287.35 dollars under general chairman Mrs. Darrell Piette. Helpers listed include Fred Stauffer Darrell Piette and many local volunteers such as Han Sulzer Permin Graber C M Stauffer Leon Gempeler Orville Anderson and others.

Monticello Darrell Piette Monticello - Mt. Pleasant - Washington Fred Stauffer Mmes Han Sulzer Permin Graber C. M. Stauffer Leon Gempeler Orville Anderson Ernest Hiltbrand Walter Zeller Roland Larson Willard Prisk John Blum H. F. Stoll Edwin Broge M. E. Lynn Helen Ginner Ted Zurbuchen Leona Legler Elsa Voegeli Robert Durtschi Clarence Blumer Matthew Zentner Jr Richard Blum Harry Haddinger Gus Adamson Elaine Rodenberg Miss Hulda Karlen

New Glarus Firemen Win Hose Championship

A 1921 report notes New Glarus firemen win the hose competition at a state tournament with Jacob Bruni among winners in other events. The piece also mentions Brodhead’s speed capers, a 102 degree reading at Trukendorf’s pharmacy, and liquor law exemptions.

Glarus Itewater Jacob Bruni Brodhead Trukendbrod Assembly

Soil Conservation Service adds Francis Becwar to staff

Our Soil x Our Strength notes Francis Becwar joins the Soil Conservation Service from Crawford County Soil Conservation District after three years. His arrival brings four technical staff to assist farmers with soil and water conservation work and meet demand.

Francis Becwar Crawford County

Narrow-necked Bottles and Narrow Souls Quip

A fragment quotes a proverb likening narrow-souled people to narrow-necked bottles and notes the louder the pour the less it contains. The line reflects a witty moral about excess noise masking emptiness.

Seedling Mulch Boosts Waterway Seedlings Observed

In surveying spring waterways we see most seedlings tolerate heavy rain, some are thin, raising questions on management. Mulched straw areas show excellent growth, prompting stronger recommendations for next year. Weather remains a gamble.

Woodlot Marking Fees Announced by Wisconsin Forester

Forester Dick Camp of the Wisconsin Conservation Department says starting July 1 a nominal charge will be required for marking woodlots for harvest. The fee is 50 cents per 1000 board feet, averaging about 2.50 dollars per acre for a Green County lot. To contact Camp, visit Friday mornings at the Agricultural Building in Monroe or write care of the Courthouse in Janesville.

Wisconsin Conservation Department Dick Camp Green County Monroe Janesville

Training for CWO Joseph Will at Camp McCoy

CWO Joseph H. Will of Madison is in active duty training with the 44th General Hospital at Camp McCoy, ending Sunday. He works as utilities and maintenance officer for a U.S. Army Reserve hospital unit affiliated with the University of Wisconsin Medical School and previously served in the European theater in World War II.

CWO Joseph H. Will 16Th Street 44Th General Hospital Camp McCoy Madison Area U.S. Army Reserve Hospital University of Wisconsin Medical School Will Industrial Combustion Inc Monroe Fond du Lac High School Mississippi State College

First Negro Driver Hired by Memphis Transit

In Memphis Tennessee John L. Smith 29 becomes the first Black bus driver in the city’s history as he is hired by the city owned transit system and begins work Monday after accepting the position Friday.

Memphis Tenn Carl Carson Memphis Transit Authority John L. Smith

One More Detour Posted for State

Madison reports a new closed section on State 78 in Columbia County due to roadwork with a detour about 30 miles. Additional closures listed include State 70 in Washburn County, State 153 in Marathon, State 49 in Fond du Lac, State 28 in Dodge, State 59 in Rock and more across multiple counties.

Madison Wisconsin State Highway Commission Columbia County Washburn Spooner Marathon State Stratford Fond du Lac Brandon Dodge Horicon Mayville Rock Edgerton Milton Junction Lafayette Wiota South Wayne Racine Waterford State Wood Pittsville Dexterville Dane Waukesha U.S. 18 Washington Slinger

Dairy Month Skillet Date Pudding Recipe

Cream shortening and sugar then add egg and chopped dates with salt. Mix flour and baking powder with milk alternating into batter. Add vanilla and drop by spoonful into skillet sauce. Simmer 20 minutes, serve hot with cream. Sauce combines brown sugar, water and butter. Contributed by Mrs. Lyle Drake. New York Catskill Mountains once a charcoal center.

Lyle Drake 25Th Avenue

Survey starts week of June 19 for employment data

The Cur rent Population Survey will collect local employment and unemployment data during the week of June 19. Theodore F. Olson of the Census Bureau in Chicago notes the 35 000 households sampled monthly nationwide provide a cross section of the population. Data are sent to Washington for Univac processing and national estimates to be released in early July.

Theodore F. Olson Census Bureau Chicago Olson Bureau Washington Univac

Wisconsin Traffic Fatalities Rise in May 1960

The Motor Vehicle Department reports 66 Wisconsin traffic deaths in May 1960, bringing the annual toll to 313. Dane, Iowa, and Rock counties show increases, Lafayette drops to none, with most deaths on rural roads and Sundays the deadliest day of the month.

Green County Motor Vehicle Department Wisconsin Dane Iowa Rock Lafayette

Partial Aid Approved For Parochial Schools

Three House education subcommittees approved long term federal loans for private and parochial schools by a 12-8 party line vote. The action aims to bolster Kennedy’s broader aid to education program, with Catholic lawmakers seeking assurance that private and church schools receive federal aid alongside public schools.

Washington House Kennedy

PTA Congress To Hold Leadership Workshop This Summer

The Wisconsin Congress of Parents and Teachers and the University of Wisconsin Extension Division sponsor a three day PTA leadership workshop at the Wisconsin Center on the Madison campus from June 20 to 22. Dr Harold Montross will deliver the opening greeting Tuesday afternoon.

Wisconsin Congress of Parents and Teachers, Inc University of Wisconsin Extension Division Wisconsin Center Madison Harold Montross

Big showoff dog steals spotlight in amateur show

A springer spaniel named Mr Blue wowed spectators at a dog show but flopped in the ring. Owner Joe Haynes and trainer tried two weeks of prep. The dog delivered a circus act causing the judge to dismiss the performance while onlookers laughed.

Mr. Blue Joe Haynes Blue Joe

New Members List With Local Residency Details

A notice lists new members with addresses and birthdates including Gary Jay Schmid Route 2 Box 37 Blanchardville born July 17 1960 Randy Jenny Belmont born Aug 22 1957 Cindy Lou Meier Route 2 born Nov 19 1960 and Kathryn Sue Hasler Route 3 born June 26 1959.

Gary Jay Schmid Blanchardville Randy Jenny Belmont Cindy Lou Meier Kathryn Sue Hasler

Oscar Newman Rockford Man Dies On Farm

Oscar H Neuman age 66 of Rockford died yesterday afternoon on a local farm, apparently from a heart attack. A native of Juta he was married to Sadie Neve and had worked as a machine operator at Atwood Vacuum. Surviving are a son Frank and siblings Otto Will Lena. Funeral services Monday at Rosman Uehling Kinzer mortuary Beloit with burial in Shirland cemetery. Friends may call Sunday evening.

Oscar H. Neuman Rockford Juta Neuman Fred Black Sadie Neve Rockton-Harrison, Sr Atwood Vacuum Machine Co Frank Otto Harrison Will Orfordville Lena Marcus Nekoosa Rosman-Uehling- Kinzer Beloit Shirland

Frost Expected to Be Discharged After Surgery

Poet Robert Frost, 86, who was admitted to Dartmouth College infirmary Thursday, was expected to be discharged from the hospital today after minor surgery.

Frost Hanover N. H Robert Frost Dartmouth College

Farm Scene Highlights Dairy Cow Records and Members

Five Brown Swiss cows at Voegeli Farms Monticello completed lactation on 305 days with strong milk yields and high fat tests. V. B. Monitor Paula Liege produced 12 840 pounds milk and 520 fat. V. B. Princess Rachel Vann 15 570 milk and 668 fat. V. B. Princess Paula 12 080 milk and 504 fat. V. B. Sonata Pavanne 15 760 milk and 602 fat. W. B. Jane Princess Liege 15 480 milk and 690 fat. Three Monroe area youths named Junior Members of Holstein Friesian Assn of America for merit in dairy projects. Two Brown Swiss cows in John Ingold Estate completed twice daily milking ROP records. Spring Valley Adonis Molly yielded 15 787.1 pounds milk with 760.50 fat. Spring Valley Alta produced 17 584.2 pounds milk and 736.64 fat in 305 days then 18 965.8 pounds milk and 802.41 fat in 337 days.

Voegeli Farms, Inc Monticello V. B. Monitor Paula Liege V. B Rachel Vann Paula Sonata John Ingold Monroe Spring Valley Spring Valley Alta

Kubly Receives Medical Technology Degree in Fond du Lac

Marilyn Kubly daughter of Mr and Mrs Leland A Kubly 931 17th avenue received a BS in medical technology from Marian College Fond du Lac yesterday. Her parents attended commencement exercises earlier this month. Miss Kubly will be completing at St Agnes hospital Fond du Lac.

Marilyn Kubly Leland A. Kubly 17Th Avenue Marian College Fond du Lac Miss Kubly St. Agnes Hospital Fond Duc

Cheddar steady Swiss unsettled in Wisconsin market

Wisconsin market reports show cheddar prices mostly unchanged with buyers varied from fair to good as June promotions influenced movement. Fresh cheese supplies remain ample and government price support clears excess cheddar. American production rose 1 percent to an estimated 31,250,000 pounds, up 13 percent from last year and 6 percent from the 1955 59 average. Swiss prices were unsettled with block prices steady or one cent lower and buying interest inactive.

Madison Wisconsin Market News Service

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