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Newspaper

Monroe Evening Times

Location

Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

Jun 22, 1959

Page

2

Monroe Evening Times Local Publisher Rates and Contact

The Monroe Evening Times describes its founding, AP and Inland Daily Press Association affiliations, and Audit Bureau of Circulation. Subscription prices are listed for city, Wisconsin and Stephenson County, and outsideWisconsin readers with advance payment required. Office hours and contact details are provided.

The Associated Press Inland Daily Press Association Audit Bureau of Circulation City of Monroe Wisconsin Stephenson County Lil

Era of Illiteracy Sparks Editorial Rant

In a Rhinelander Daily News opinion, Cliff Ferris laments graduates fresh from school lack spelling and punctuation skills. The writer argues broader cultural indifference to word power and dictionary usage, praising Ferris while noting a long‑standing national problem with preparation for careers.

Cliff Ferris Rhinelander Daily News Cliff

Why Return to Geneva ? Big Four Minsters Recess

The piece notes the Geneva talks yield no progress since 1945 and Potsdam, with Khrushchev extending a deadline and Western Allies trapped by past mistakes. It argues a summit won’t resolve German issues, Eisenhower opposes new talks unless actionable plans exist, and three-week recess may not serve a productive purpose.

Geneva Hitler Germany Berlin West Berlin Khrushchev Potsdam Kremlin Russia Eisenhower

Glancing Backward In Time June 22 1949 to 1909

Glancing backward recalls events from 19 25 50 years ago noting a school budget rise to 240000 dollars, Holstein breeder Mary Timm placing second, S Sgt Velvin A Marty’s flag draped funeral, deaths of Louisa Fritz and John Hefty, a concrete sawing machine used on courthouse paving, and local civic notices. The 25 30 and 50 year recaps mention a deadly storm in 1934, a cyclone near Glen Zilmer, and WWI era honors and civic roles. A 1909 WI University graduation set records with 577 graduates, Lincoln address tablet donation, a go cart venture, a broken leg, a census, and Bryan chautauqua crowds unfold.

Board of Education Mary Timm Velvin A. Marty Monticello Amstutz-Marty Legion Post Louisa Fritz Monroe Joseph S. Ohl Fred Koenig Carl Marty Casper Norder John F. Stauffacher Fred Kuebli Jr Glen Zilmer American Legion Veronica Kundert University of Wisconsin Lincoln Churchill School Janet Jennings Sam Kneller Beloit Nick Schmid Monroe Township Archie Nance Ilinois Wisconsin Freeport William Jennings Bryan

West Berlin Stance as Key to European Freedom

The message urges the Kremlin to engage sensibly and emphasizes that Western Allies must stay united to uphold their current position in West Berlin. This stance is portrayed as essential to preserving the last major frontier for freedom in Middle Europe.

Kremlin West Berlin Middle Europe

Man Found Dead In Lafayette Lake

Glen Lenzendorf a 23 year old from Wauzeka drowned after a canoe accident on Beardsley Lake four hours after toppling from the craft near Darlington. Firemen recovered the body about 30 feet from shore at 8 45 p m Lenzendorf had been farm work near Cuba City and was canoeing with Air Force service member Craig Hawley. Final arrangements were being handled by Thorn Gadager funeral home in Boscobel and Steil funeral home locally.

Darlington Glen Lenzendorf Wauzeka Beardsley Lake Here Lezendorf Cuba City Craig Hawley Air Force Thorn-Gadager Boscobel Steil Funeral Home

Barbecued Cheese Potatoes for Dairy Month

A Dairy Month recipe combines sliced potatoes with onion milk and seasonings. Layer in a heavy skillet with Swiss cheese and cook on very low heat about 45 minutes until tender. Serves six and pairs with hamburgers and salad. Submitted by Barbara Kubly Monroe.

Atomic crash danger listed

GE scientist Dr. C. C. Gamertsfelder told a Health Physics Society gathering that atomic powered airplanes pose no more risk than common hazards. He noted fatalities from crashes would exceed radiation death risk, and urged flight corridors through sparsely populated areas with non nuclear fuel until clear of the corridor.

Gatlinburg Tenn General Electric C. C. Gamertsfelder GE Aircraft Nuclear Propulsion Department Cincinnati Health Physics Society Gamertsfelder Oak Ridge (Tenn.) National Laboratory Idaho Falls Idaho

Philosopher Samuel Ramos Magana Dies in Mexico City

Dr. Samuel Ramos Magana 62 a University of Mexico professor and leading philosopher died after a heart attack Saturday night in Mexico City. Public notices list no further details.

Mexico City Samuel Ramos Magana University of Mexico

Specter of self destruction haunts Hollywood over deaths

The piece catalogs Hollywood suicides and near suicides from Peg Entwistle in 1932 to Inger Stevens in New York, noting George Reeves as the latest in a string of star deaths by own action. It lists Peg Entwistle, Karl Dane, John Bowers, Paul Bern, Lupe Velez, Carole Landis, Ross Alexander, Judy Garland, Susan Hayward, Inger Stevens, and the pattern of personal turmoil and tragic ends in film history.

Hollywood George Reeves Peg Entwhistle Hollywood Hills Karl Dane George K. Arthur Wilshire John Bowers Marguerite de la Motte Douglas Fairbanks MGM Paul Bern Jean Harlow Lupe Velez Harold Ramon Carole Landis Rex Harrison Ross Alexander Anne Nagel Alexander Judy Garland Susan Hayward Jess Barker Los Angeles Inger Stevens New York

CAB Orders North Central Airlines to Appleton Route

The Civil Aeronautics Board issued an order authorizing North Central Airlines to start service to Appleton Wisconsin on July 1 on a temporary basis until 30 days after Marshfield airport is ready for scheduled operations. The carrier requested changes on route segments 4 and 10 including overflights and limited daily trips via Clintonville Wisconsin Rapids Stevens Point and Eau Claire.

Washington North Central Airlines, Inc Appleton Wis Civil Aeronautcis Board Wisconsin Marshfield North Central Minneapolis-St. Paul Eau Claire Wausau Wisconsin Rapids Stevens Point Clintonville Green Bay Milwaukee Wisconsin Rapids-Stevens Point Twin Cities Appletor

Father and Child Escape From Burning House

A New York father jumped from an attic window with his one year old daughter in his arms as flames engulfed a house. He landed on the roof of a one story extension and released the child to a spectator before safely reaching the ground. Robert Reynolds aged 31 and Barbara Reynolds received burn treatment but were uninjured otherwise.

New York Robert Reynolds Barbara

Women barred from voting in Missouri Synod convention

In the Missouri Synod’s 44th convention in San Francisco, a doctrinal committee urges maintaining male voting, citing scripture. The report supports keeping women silent in church matters, urging congregations with male voters to continue and women to learn in silence. The motion gains backing from the male delegates as women watch from the balconies.

San Francisco Missouri Synod Synod St. Paul, Minn Walter W. Stuenkel Milwaukee Corinthians and Timothy R. P. Wiederaenders Corpus Christi Tex

Bermuda Fire Worms Display Wrist Watches at Sunset

The fire worms of Bermuda dwell on the ocean floor and emerge on the surface at 55 minutes after sunset, suggesting a curious biological timing behavior.

Bermuda

Sinnissippi music shell to open in Rockford

The Rockford Symphony plans a dedication concert for the reconstructed Sinnissippi music shell with a social Thursday evening. The project, costing 36 200 dollars, is funded by the Park Board with lighting from the Lions Club. Over 4 000 people expected. Second Congregational Church choirs under Richard Literst invited. Sweet Adelines and Rockford chapter of SPEBSQSA to perform.

Rockford Symphony Orchestra Sinnissippi Music Shell Park Board Lions Club Morris Davis Symphony Association The James L. Holland Walter Dilmore Second Congregational Church Richard Literst Literst Sweet Adelines Rockford

Mrs. Liddicoat Dies at Madison Nursing Home

Mrs. Wilbur Liddicoat aged 71, mother of Royal Liddicoat of Monroe, died Saturday night in a Madison nursing home after living in Linden most of her life. Services at 2 pm tomorrow at Treweek funeral home Mineral Point with Rev Elvin S Murphy officiating. Burial Linden cemetery. She was the former Lela Hammill. Survived by three triplet children in Madison Everett Emmett and Mrs Ray Ahrensmeyer plus sons Leonard San Diego Royal Monroe and Gordon Linden a sister Mrs John Cordis Cobb a brother Howard Hammill Beloit 21 grandchildren 16 great grandchildren. A son Clarence died in 1957.

Wilbur Liddicoat Royal Liddicoat Monroe Madison Linden Treweek Mineral Point Elvin S. Murphy Linden Primitive Methodist Church Clarence

No Gold Minted in U S Since 1933

The record notes that no gold has been minted in the United States since the year 1933, reflecting the shift in monetary policy and the return to gold coin production halted during the era.

U.S

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