Weather outlook and notable dates for June 20 1953 in Rockford
June 20 1953 forecasts show considerable cloudiness and cooler tonight with possible thunderstorms especially this afternoon. Perth shows high 60s to mid 70s, Lake Superior region cooler tonight 50s. Death notices list Orlando L Emrich 74 Harry Hart Smith 30 and Barbara Zweifel 68 from Exeter Township Belleville. Birth record notes Alden P Austin and spouse welcomed a son on June 19.
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Lake Superior
Orlando L. Emrich
Harry Hart Smith
Rockford
Barbara Zweifel
Exeter Township
Bellevillle
St Clare Hospital Tonsillectomy Details
list of names under medical surgical and dismissal categories including Judith Krohn Betsy Ann Christine Hensel Jane Marie Schneider William Jones Miriam McCoy Gerald Stauffacher Mrs Ray Thorpe Frederick Sweeney MacDonald Carlson Miller Gavigan Desjarlais Legler Ed Benjamin Strahm Tillie May Soddy Smith Blum Kiel Lawrence Dodge and others.
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Judith Krohn
Beloit
Betsy Ann
Christine Hensel
Janesville
High Laughridge
Albany
Jane Marie Schneider
21St Street
William Jones
14Th Avenue
Miriam McCoy
Durand
Gerald Stauffacher
17Th Avenue
Ray Thorpe
9Th Street
Frederick Sweeney
W. S. MacDonald
Harold Carlson
Arthur Miller
Ronald Gavigan
Victor Desjarlais
Lewis Legler
Ed Benjamin
Fred Strahm
Nate Tillie
Josie May
Herbert Soddy
Kenneth Smith
Ivan Blum
Gerald Kiel
Lawrence Dodge
Knights Templar Elect Wauwatosa Man Janesville
The Wisconsin Grand Commandery of Knights Templar elected John A Gebhardt of Wauwatosa as right eminent grand commander at their 95th annual conclave in Janesville Other officers named include Orrin St Clair Madison Arthur Jolson Superior Walter Koehler Hales Corners Clinton Peterson LaCrosse Willard Jackson Eau Claire Rev Thomas B Lyter Milwaukee George Nevitt Oshkosh Ward Rowbottom Milwaukee Walter Bisping Menasha and Myron West Antigo The 1954 meeting was awarded to Wauwatosa.
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Knights Templar
Wauwatosa
Janesville
Wisconsin
John A. Gebhardt
Orrin St. Clair
Madison
Arthur Jolson
Walter Koehler
Hales Corners
Clinton Peterson
LaCrosse
Willard Jackson
Eau Claire
Thomas B. Lyter
Milwaukee
George Nevitt
Oshkosh
Ward Rowbottom
Walter Bisping
Menasha
Myron West
Antigo
Monroe trio earns UW commission into armed forces
Elmer Harvey D. Elmer son of Mr and Mrs Jacob D Elmer was one of three Monroe students at the University of Wisconsin to graduate yesterday and enter the armed forces with a commission as a second lieutenant in the Air Force. Others with Monroe commissions were Robert L Ableman son of Mrs Ruth V Ableman in the transportation corps and Donald R Timmons son of Mr and Mrs William J Timmons in military police.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monroe
Harvey D. Elmer
Jacob D. Elmer
University of Wisconsin
Armed Forces
Elmer
Air Force
Robert L. Ableman
Ruth V. Ableman
Transportation Corps
Donald R. Timmons
William J. Timmons
Shamburek Receives UW Medical Degree
Roland Shamburek son of Mr and Mrs William Shamburek former Monroe residents earned his doctor of medicine degree from the University of Wisconsin Yesterday. Patricia Melia daughter of Mr and Mrs Ralph Melin 1206 22nd street earned a bachelor of science in art education during commencement exercises. The Molin family moved here from Cassville where they owned a weekly newspaper.
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Shamburek
Roland Shamburek
William Shamburek
Clintonville
Monroe
University of Wisconsin
Patricia Melia
Ralph’ Melin
22Nd Street
Molin
Cassville
Hero Father Drowns Saving Son at Belvidere Park
Harry H. Smith thirty of Rockford drowned while rescuing his son Jon who fell into a deep hole in Kishwaukee River at Belvidere park. The body was recovered within half an hour by Robert Coleman. Inquest set for tomorrow at 7 p m. Mrs Smith and two other children Kon and Kevin returned home. He was a World War II veteran and salesman for Dean Milk Co. He is survived by wife Ritann two sons his parents and three sisters.
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Belvidere
Harry Hart Smith
Deborah Avenue
Rockford
LeRoy Tregoning
Darlington
Kishway
Skee
Belvidere Park
Jon
Mr. Smith
Robert Coleman Fof Belvidere
A. L. Schrieber
Caledonia
Telly Hall
Boone
Winnebago County
Apple River
Cleve Smith
Ritanh
Dean Milk Co
Wisconsin Rapids
Tregoning
Vera Figi
Badger
Martha Calvady
Bay Launderette Sells to Sickingers in Local Deal
1624 114th avenue launderette purchased by Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Sickinger from the estate of the late Lee Thompson who died May 7 at St. Clare hospital after a cerebral hemorrhage. New owners take possession tonight. Mr Sickinger formerly with Kraft Cheese Co and Mrs. Sickinger has ten years in laundry work. Mrs. Thompson has no immediate plans.
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Thompsons
114Th Avenue
J. B. Sickinger
17Th Avenue
Lee Thompson
Thompson
St. Clare Hospital
Sickinger
Kraft Cheese Co
Hotel owner, staff to depart Rock Island this afternoon
Jacob Hoffman of South Bend owner of the Eugene hotel with Mrs. Hoffman and Marjorie Kenady to travel to Rock Island after an overnight stay. Dillmans announce birth of first child a son born Thursday in Grand Island New York. James Babler improves at Wisconsin General Hospital after lockjaw treatment and finger amputation. Gerald Stauffacher underwent emergency appendectomy at St. Clare hospital. Clay Zimmerman a medical patient at Deaconess hospital Freeport. Forbes in Texas Canet Forbes now training in Wisconsin ROTC program at Reese Air Force Base Lubbock
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Jacob Hoffman
South Bend
Eugene
Hoffman
Marjorie Kenady
Rock Island
Tienda Dillmans
Monticello
James Dillman
Grand Island
N. Y
Dillman
Theo Benkert
William Benkert
James Babler
Marie Babler
Wisconsin General Hospital
Gerald Stauffacher
George D. Stauffacher
17Th Avenue
St. Clare Hospital
Forbes
Texas
Canet
James Forbes
11Th Avenue
University of Wisconsin
Reese Air Force Base
Lubbock
Local Social and Visiting Notes in Monroe Area
Personal mentions list Mrs. Ernest Leck of Orangeville and others from Mount Morris Argyle and South Wayne visiting Monroe on business, sightseeing, or to visit friends. Several families including the Eckstams, Wengers, and Kundert attend commencements or plan trips, with visitors from California and Switzerland sharing stays in Monroe.
Luchsinger Promoted in Argyle Special Notice
Cpl. Ivan Luchsinger of Argyle is promoted to his present rank. He has been stationed in Korea since January 6. Pfc. Otto Hess has reported his present address as Fort Riley.
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Hess
Pfc
Otto Hess
ASU
Uban
Fort Riley
Intersection Mishap Involves Three Autos
A three-vehicle collision at the intersection of 15th street and 16th avenue yesterday afternoon involved Miss Lucille E. Stietz and Miss Maureen Bruni, with Bruni’s car hitting a third car driven by Robert S. Shafer. All drivers sustained minor bruises and Stietz was cited for failing to yield right of way.
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Rouce
Lucille E. Stietz
15Th Avenue
Maureen Bruni
23Rd Avenue
15Th Street
16Th Avenue
Bruni
Robert S. Shafer
13Th Street
Miss Stietz
Miss Bruni
Toly
William
17Th Street
Dobbs
Lyle T. Furniss
Chesebro
Monroe
Parents, Cub Scouts Meet at Youth Cabin
Twenty one parents and Cub Scouts gathered at Den 7 during a Kiwanis youth cabin gathering. The event featured Dewey A. Dwyer entertaining with rope tricks and games as Britain’s atomic program was discussed by officials from the ministry of defense. Leaders included Mr. Dwyer and Mrs. Walter Stauffacher, with several families and children listed among attendees.
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Den 7
Kiwanis
London
Daily Express
Britain
Dewey A. Dwyer
Ministry of
Defense
Dwyer
Walter
Stauffacher
Stanley Ment
Fields
Judith
James
Allan ‘Swartzlow
Joseph January
Coe
Foreign Aid Vote Loses Narrow in House Alike
The House approved a 4.99 billion foreign aid program by a 280 to 108 vote after a seven hour debate. Vorys of Ohio called it a vote of confidence for President Eisenhower as party lines shifted, with strong Democratic support helping fend off numerous attempts to cut the total. The measure now moves to the Senate where fewer obstacles are expected.
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Waoniwuiuni
Vorys
Ohio
House
Eisenhower
GOP
Senate
George S. Long
D-La
Foreign Affairs Committee
European Defense Community
Truman
Europe
Yugoslavia
Spain
Portugal
Near East
Latin America
Far East
McCarthy Lehman Mail Feud Triggers Stamp Deluge
Senator McCarthy’s accusation that Senator Lehman abused free mailing rights triggered a flood of mail to Lehman and McCarthy. Lehman’s office says 400 to 500 letters arrived, about 30 percent offering three cent stamps, with stamps and money being returned. McCarthy reports roughly 20 letters, most supporting him. The report notes West Indies sizing context relative to Jamaica.
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Lehman
Washington
McCarthy
Sen
D-Ny
Senate
New Yorker
Assistant Chief 19 Charged in Maryland Fire Setters
William K. Roberts 19, an assistant fire chief and volunteer at Seat Pleasant, held on $1,000 bond with charges for starting fires totaling about $100,000 over 18 months including a $20,000 lumberyard blaze. Clarence W. Sprouse, another Seat Pleasant volunteer, charged with turning in false alarms and released on $100 bond. Hearings set for July 10. police describe them as thrill-seekers who set fires in outlying county areas for the ride.
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Maryland
Clarence W. Sprouse
Wisconsin Faces Potash Shortage Affecting Farms
Wisconsin soils show 79 percent short on potash per 1952 soil tests. University specialist C J Chapman cites alfalfa as a major potash drain, with each ton removing more than 200 pounds of 0-20-20 fertilizer input. Liming lowers potash availability, while phosphates rise after liming. He recommends high potash fertilizers up to 1000 pounds per acre for legumes and balanced blends when nitrogen is needed.
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Madidun
Wisconsin
University of Wisconsin
C. J. Chapman
Badger State
Champan
Chapman
Lutherans Debate Fate of Concordia College Fort Wayne
Lutherans at the Missouri Synod convention weigh whether to sell the century old Concordia College campus in Fort Wayne for around 1 million dollars and move funds to build a suburban senior college or convert the campus. A final decision hinges on today’s floor committee plan with possible further talks slated for Tuesday. President Dr John W Behnken, 69, says the schedule stays intact.
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Houston
Lutheran Church- Missouri Synod
Fort Wayne
Ind
Synod
Concordia College
Concordia
John W. Behnken
Two Killed in Crash With Pilgrimage Bus
A chartered bus carrying women on a religious pilgrimage collided with a car in Peru Indiana, killing two occupants of the car and injuring 41 others. The dead men were Cline Loy and Robert Turner of Kokomo, identified by authorities. Most injured were members of St. Paul’s Guild of Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church in Indianapolis.
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Peru
Ind
St. Paul's Guild of Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church
Indianapolis
Cline Loy
Robert Turner
Kokomo
Rosenberg execution details and trial history summarized
The article recounts the Rosenberg execution ceremony and timeline, noting the second execution at 7 11 to 7 16, and places it within the wider case beginning with Klaus Fuchs in 1950. It traces Julius and Ethel Rosenberg’s arrests in 1950, their denials, and their 1951 convictions and death sentence, with Judge Kaufman condemning their actions as worse than murder. It also mentions the ensuing lengthy legal fight through the courts up to the U S Supreme Court.
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Denno
Julius and
Ethel Rosenberg
Klaus Fuchs
Great Britain
David Greenglass
New York
Atlantic
Fuchs
Greenglass
Julius
God
Iman
Rosenberg
Soviet Union
Rosenbergs
Irving Kaufman
Russia
Korea
Kaufman
U. S. Supreme Court
Rosenbergs Seek Clemency and Stay of Execution
The text recounts pleas to President Eisenhower for clemency from the Rosenbergs, Eisenhower’s refusal citing betrayal of freedom, and a last minute legal fight. Supreme Court Justice William Douglas granted a stay, then the Court reconvened, overturned the stay, and ordered immediate executions.
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White House
Eisenhower
Rosenbergs
Supreme Court
William Douglas
Douglas
Justice Department
Madison union walkout over Wisconsin Telephone contract talks
Madison area members of the Communications Workers of America staged a three hour walkout at Wisconsin Telephone Co. to pressure wage negotiations. A Milwaukee union spokesman said the action was unauthorized though it did not halt dial service. The state union seeks about 2.80 more per week. the company offered 1 to 1.50. A statewide strike could be called, but no date is set. Baraboo trucker dies in Sauk County crash when his water tank truck overturned after he dozed at the wheel.
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Baraboo
Lynn Powers
Sauk County
Here
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U.S. Chicago
Mullen Pass
Mont
Alden P. Austin
Son
Dental Board
Byron D. Ising
Wisconsin State Board of Dental Examiners
J. S. Semerau
S. F. Donovan
Tomah
F. J. Martin
Medford
Omaha
Offutt Air Force Base
Oshkosh O
Walter Kohler
Kohler
Frida
Harry H. Smith
B. Sickingers ‘Bay Launderette
Freeport
Clay Zimmerman
Orangevil
Deconess Hospital
Ernest Leck
Orangeville
Paul Enbick
Mount Morris
Wilbur Flannery
Argyle
Harold Watkins
Barneveld
William Arn
B. L. Hofer
Berke- Ea
Harvey S. Stauffacher
White Lake
Montello
W. E. Babler
Claremont
Calif
Ray Schoonover
Allan Wenger
Walter J. Wenger
University of Colorado
Eugene E. Eckstam
Monroe Clin
Nick Lele
South Wayne
Harold Lelle
Richard
Clark Lelle
Warren
Elwood Scherer
Browntown
McFarland
Hans A. Sulzer
Ben F. Feldt
Johanna Sulzer
Sgt. Sulzer
Chanute Air Force
John H. Figi
Meldger
Marshfield
Coyla Cox
David
Thomas
Charles
Raymond A. Ferdinandt
Pine Island
Minn
Elveradoox
Max Pfister
Solothurn
Switzerland
William J. Tschanz
18Th Avenue
Pfister
Tschanz
Karl R
Dick) Kundert
Henry Kundert
Cub
Colle Farilion
Ril
Monroe Swimming Pool
Joe E. Miller
Winslow
Times
West Indies
Jamaica
Connecticut
Sch
Ogre
Lilia Om and Jerry
Rosemary
Anna Maria Anrrghe Eal
Goetz
AWAC
Madison Phone Group
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