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Monroe Evening Times

Location

Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

Jun 23, 1956

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Eisenhower to Leave Hospital in About a Week

President Eisenhower's doctors say he should be able to leave Walter Reed within about a week if recovery continues. He discussed political matters with aides for the first time since June 8 and had his first hospital room call with Secretary Dulles. His convalescence includes a lengthy work session and a 90 minute stretch out of bed Friday night.

Washington Eisenhower Walter Reed Army Hospital San Francisco Sherman Adams James C. Hagerty Hagerty Walter Reed Secretary of State Dulles

Monroe Priest, Cola Parker Meet in Rome Ahead of Pope Audience

In Rome, Monroe natives Cola G. Parker of Neenah and Msgr. Joseph E. Emmenegger met to discuss an audience with Pope Pius XII. Parker, former Kimberly-Clark chairman, and Parker’s wife learned they were both born in Rome as they planned the International Manufacturers Conference to be held in November.

Monroe Rome Pius XII Cola G. Parker Neenah National Association of Manufacturers Parker American University Msgr Joseph E. Emmenegger Kimberly-Clark Monroe Chamber of Commerce

Brodhead Centennial Weekend Ends With Parade and Pageant

The city marked its centennial with a full weekend of events on Exchange Square and Legion Field. A 60 block parade featured historical floats as Sen. Wiley and Atty. Gen. Thomson attended, prior to a luncheon. The closing music festival This We Remember aired in the high school gym.

Brothers of the Brush Brodhead Exchange Square A. P. Williams Robert Cook George Trezek James Cook Robert Lee Lewis Abe Lincoln Roger Clark Ed Hoff Arthur Goecks Rich Anderson Fred Popanz van Dyke Burt Coplien Kenneth Fiene Carl Schultz Times Brothers of the Brush Board American Legion Field Carolyn Pinnow Burkhalter Accordion Band Alexander Wiley Vernon Thomson Walter Kohler Blatz Band of Milwaukee South Side Park Brodhead Garden Club G. D. Richardson F. H. Davis Dale Johnson Joseph L. Stencel D. L. Amerpohl B. H. Roderick Water and Light Commission Stencel Beverly Robinson Carl Lynstegard Decatur Spring Grove Legion Field

Husband Cleared in Welk Killing in Wisconsin

Orrin Welk was cleared by Barron County Sheriff Jim O'Brien in the slaying of wife Louise Welk, 50, whose body was found with a chest wound from a .22 caliber bullet in her apartment above a restaurant. Police suspect a Wednesday night or Thursday shooting. Welk, a traveling salesman, claimed he was in Milwaukee during the time and returned Friday for questioning. Records show Welk and Louise were married three years, had a prior divorce granted in July last year, but reconciled with the decree dismissed in November.

Milwaukee Welk Louise

Galilean Service Opens Centennial Finale in Brodhead

Sunday morning Galilean event at Brodhead begins at 8 a m with boats from Mill Race ends at Putnam’s North Side Park. Rev Dana Dawson a Kansas Area bishop speaks introduced by H Clifford Northcott. Services feature Rev Carl Thompson, readings by Jon Sveem, solos by Vera Ames Lauren Barleywine and Karen Zimmerli.

Brodhead Putnam’s North Side Park United Christian Youth of Dana Dawson Decatur Kansas H. Clifford Northcott Madison Ezra Hoesly Northcott Carl Thompson Bethlehem Lutheran Church Sugar River J. C. Robertson Congregational Church Jon Sveem Vera Ames Lauren Barleywine Karen Zimmerli Lord Jesus G. W. Zimmerman Evangelical United Brethren Church

Monroe Chamber to discuss bylaws at Monday meeting

The Monroe Chamber of Commerce will convene Monday at 7 30 p m in the Monroe hotel to discuss proposed bylaw changes. This will be the final gathering before the September regular sessions. The chamber also announced a Fourth of July fireworks display set for Wednesday July 4 at 8 p m.

Monroe Chamber of Commerce Monroe Chamber

Kohler Praises Co K at Camp McCoy Session

Gov Kohler views 32nd Division Red Arrow Day at Camp McCoy. Postmaster Burkhard reports Co K in good health and spirits amid sun burn. Troops demonstrate massed combat and fire various weapons as Brig Gen Fanning retires after 40 years.

Camp McCoy Co. K John J. Burkhard Red Arrow Walter J. Kohler Hugh M. Fanning la Crosse 32Nd Fanning

Reds Welcome Twining On Look and Listen Tour

General Nathan F. Twining head of the U S air force arrived in Moscow to inspect Soviet air strength. He said the trip is professional to see new equipment and developments and will report back to the President and Pentagon. Marshal Ivan Konev welcomed him and said such visits can ease tensions.

Moscow Nathan F. Twining America Farflung Russia Twining Soviet Union Ivan S. Konev Konev Red Force Pentagon Ing Marshal Konev

Walstead Entry Sparks Dem Senate Nomination Clash

At a Milwaukee party meeting, resentment rose over Elliott Walstead entering the Democratic race for U.S. Senate. Henry Maier urged restraint as his backers denounced Madison intellectuals and a Madison ring, while Maier’s wife left in distress. State slate finished with Marguerite Benson for secretary of state and Gordon Severson for state treasurer.

Elliott Walstead U. S. Senate Milwaukee Henry Maier Walstead Maier Phillip Nash Wisconsin Rapids Marguerite Benson Gordon Severson Osseo

Remodeling Started At City Police Office a

City police office undergoes remodeling work starting this week. Officials expect disruption to public access but say operations will continue. Contractors plan phased renovations to modernize facilities and improve efficiency.

City Hall Police Quarters Undergo Remodel

The police department at City Hall is undergoing renovations. The chief’s private office will move to the rear, and the middle space between the office and public desk becomes a locker room. A new tile floor will be installed.

City Hall

Retiring at 65 Senenbrenner Leaves Kimberly-Clark Post

J Leslie Sen senbrenner retires as secretary of Kimberly-Clark Corp after leading the land and insurance division. He steps down upon reaching age 65.

Neenah J. Leslie Sensenbrenner Kimberly-Clark Corp Sensenbrenner Paper Company

Monroe Civil Defense alert set for July 20 at 2 p.m

Monroe to conduct its first Civil Defense alert July 20 at 2 pm with a three to five minute siren blast at city hall. WEKZ and other stations will drop air then relay English and Swiss German instructions including an Operation Listen highway frequency. Local officials say to pull over during the siren and follow emergency broadcasts.

Robert L. Hahn Monroe Civil Defense Unit Times WEKZ Hahn Fred Beer Jr J. Herbert Steffen Civil Defense Civil Defense Administration 8Th Avenue Andrew C. Erickson Norman L. Rasmussen

Wisconsin Highway Commission reports mostly open highways with one closed

Madison Wisconsin The commission said Friday that only one of the 70 state highways under repair was closed to traffic while the rest carried one way traffic or detours. State 27 in Bayfield County remains closed this week. Detours span U S 10 U S 18 U S 61 and multiple state routes in several counties.

Fond du Lac State Washington Chippewa Monroe Pierce Waukesha Outagamie U. S Manitowoc Dunn

Retiring Rev J C Robertson Ends 26 Years in Brodhead

Rev J C Robertson pastor of the Congregational church for 26 years will retire June 30. Born in New Castle Kentucky he studied at Union Theological Seminary Chicago and served churches in Cable Spring Green Lone Rock before Brodhead since 1930. Mrs Robertson formerly Nellie Halfhead longtime Brodhead high school teacher they plan to move into a new house on Second Avenue West.

Brodhead J. C. Robertson Congregational Robertson New Castle Union Theological Seminary Chicago Cable Wis First Congregational Church of Chicago Spring Green Lone Rock

Wilson Explains Phony Remark at Defense Briefing

Secretary of Defense Wilson said he was partly misquoted or misunderstood after using the word phony while arguing Senate debate over defense funds. He defended Air Force funding and denied insulting senators, while Adm. Radford warned mobility requires more than planes and ships in addressing defense needs.

Quantico Wilson Senate Eisenhower Senate Appropriations Committee Adm Arthur Radford High Command Conference Joint Chiefs of Staff Radford

Plymouth Cheese Derby Day Opens Under Fair Skies

Plymouth's annual Cheese Derby Day began with clear weather and crowds predicted to reach 25 000 by nightfall as the daily celebration kicks off.

Plymouth

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