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Newspaper
Monroe Evening Times
Location
Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jun 19, 1956
Page
2
The notice outlines AP republication rights for local news and lists subscription rates: 7 carrier in Monroe for 15.50 yearly, by mail in Wisconsin and Stephenson county for 9, outside Wisconsin and Stephenson county for 12. All subscriptions must be prepaid under postal rules. Office hours are 8:30 am to 5:00 pm, telephone 3.
An editorial argues President Eisenhower may announce his 1956 reelection plans soon after recovering from illness. It notes doctors see no medical barrier and stresses he should decide for the people’s best interests, trusting Ike to make the decision himself.
Soviet Foreign Minister Shepilov visited Cairo to mark Egypt’s Suez flag raising and signal stronger actions if the West delays. MIG jet flyover, tank parade, and Russian naval presence in Alexandria showcased Moscow’s pressure tactic aligning with Egypt and Arab states.
The Milwaukee Braves' longtime figure Charlie Grimm resigns from managing the team amid a slide in performance. Fans and owners favor replacement Fred Haney who takes the helm. Wisconsin hopes for a pennant and Grimm remains a beloved figure in local baseball history.
Governor Chandler selects Frankfort attorney Joseph J. Leary to fill the U S Senate seat as a temporary appointee after Len Barkley's death on April 30. Leary, 49, a Chandler adviser and former co chairman of the governor's 1963 campaign, will serve until November. The Democratic Executive Committee will name a nominee for the remaining four years.
From 10 20 and 25 year-ago notices to 1906 1916 items the Evening Times highlights school budgets church moves retirements and local incidents. Names include Elmer E Hartwig Louis A Koenig Elizabeth North Young and Ada Pratt Kimberley with dates June 19 and events in Monroe and surrounding areas.
The Census Bureau reports May 1 population at 167,649,000 including overseas armed forces, up 209,000 from April 1 and 10.9 percent higher year over year. It tracks a 2,828,000 increase since last year, a 1.7 percent rise.
New system combines basic military and technical training for recruits at Monroe. Sergeant Bill Burtis says eligible airmen will complete six weeks of basic training and begin technical schooling sooner, placing technicians on the job five weeks earlier.
The Presidents conference on Fitness of American Youth opened at the Naval Academy in Annapolis with Vice President Nixon presiding. About 150 participants attended as Marion B. Folsom outlined a goal of a golden age of fitness and discussed federal help for youth fitness programs.
Butler Brothers announced an agreement with L Wiemann Co Wisconsin chain to convert 18 Wiemann stores into Ben Franklin franchise outlets. The deal expands the Ben Franklin presence in the Midwest with a well known variety store network.
E H Burtness 74 a long time auto dealer in Orfordville and former Albany businessman died of a heart attack yesterday afternoon in his garage. He began in 1919 and also ran a restaurant in Albany and the Cozy Corner in Orfordville. He leaves a wife a son six sisters six brothers and two grandchildren. Services will be at 2 pm tomorrow at the Orfordville Lutheran church with burial in Maple Grove cemetery. Friends may call at Silverthorn funeral home Orfordville.
The city of Milwaukee is named as defendant in a $10,500 admiralty action filed in Federal Court Monday by owners of a Norwegian vessel the Divina. The suit, filed by Harney Stover Jr., seeks recovery for diverting the Divina from Milwaukee to Montreal to discharge its clay cargo for Kohler Co., amid a labor dispute since April 5 1954.
Mrs J Martin Klotsche president of the Wisconsin Arthritis and Rheumatism Foundation chapter announced a Dr Kate Newcomb Memorial Fund to buy a hydrotherapy tank for Lakeland Memorial Hospital Woodruff. Dr Kate died May 29 before a planned testimonial dinner honoring her.
Virginia established the first permanent English colony in North America marking a milestone in colonial history.
The article traces Brodhead Wisconsin history from Decatur Park and the race dam to present day, noting the one room schoolhouse 1850 era, the Harold Ronneburg home, the American Legion park and Putnam’s Memorial Park. It highlights the city’s parks, clubs, clinics, and preserved buildings as the centennial nears. It also mentions local residents aged 95 and community events tied to the anniversary.
Monticello Times records weekend visits: Pvt 1st Class Neil Zimmerman and Mrs. Zimmerman left for Junction City Kansas after visiting his parents Mr and Mrs Waldo Zimmerman. Zimmerman at Ft Riley expects release in August. Mrs Phillip Papes of Waukegan Ill spent the weekend with her mother Mrs Lena Babler. Mr and Mrs Herman Kubly of Madison were Sunday visitors here and at Brodhead. Mr and Mrs Kenneth Holcomb Cheryl and Steve of Highland Wisconsin vacationing here with Ida Schenk and relatives, returning Thursday. Sunday Mr and Mrs Bernard Biederman and.
Madame Elvire De Vriendt and family of Ghent Belgium express gratitude to the people of Monroe and Green County for sympathy shown after the death of Charles A Booth husband and father to Mrs. Booth and son Jean-Jacques Vandamme.
Earl Jensen, a Boise contractor, climbed into the attic of the public library to estimate a roof repaint bid. He fell twenty feet after the skylight broke but suffered only minor injuries.
A brief discount rail shows daily bargains in The Times classified section. Read for reduced prices on items and services offered by local sellers and listings.
Madison, Wis. state official Melvin Larson reported that 18 graduates serve in the state traffic patrol, with 78 of 156 officers now academy graduates. He aims for 243 by year-end 1956 via July graduation of about 45 and a new training class later in summer.
Kentucky, Tennessee, North Carolina, Georgia, Alabama and Texas together account for about 12 percent of the nation's hog production, indicating a sizable regional contribution. The data highlights regional farming patterns influencing national meat supply.
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