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Newspaper
Monroe Evening Times
Location
Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jun 23, 1959
Page
2
The police chief urges impounding bicycles and other vehicles for varying infractions to teach traffic safety to youths and adults. The editorial supports the idea as a potential deterrent but notes practical limits like lack of garage space for a public auto show.
Rumors and official statements frame a tense lead up to a nationwide steel walkout. Labor leader David McDonald signals hard bargaining while industry spokesmen guard concessions. Experts note a possible partial strike, with third party intervention unlikely and the public facing high stakes in a potential settlement.
Ten years ago Evelyn Hartwig led the June 23 1949 Monroe census counting infants to high schoolers to project future needs in school supplies space and staff. J A Hughes a former band director in nearby districts dies in a Boscobel crash. Concrete for courthouse square paving will require 3000 cubic yards. Peter J Babler dies of a heart attack. Henry Kramer suffers a severe arm injury when thrown onto hay mower blades.
The piece argues a wage rise by steel workers beyond competing sectors could trigger higher prices and broader inflation, harming the public interest. It warns against a trade confrontation becoming a historic clash that would embolden predatory labor leaders and threaten economic stability.
The Brodhead Methodist congregation welcomed Rev. Wilbur J. Leatherman for a seventh year as pastor in the West Wisconsin Conference southern district. Thomas Chinn ledInvocation scripture and prayer. Willis Riemer and Paul Zimmerman spoke in welcome. Leatherman replied as the junior choir performed under David Clark and David Pfisterer. Chinn will lead next Sunday as the Leathermans serve as Pine Lake counselors.
Ronad Kerl of Janesville received a Bachelor of Science degree from Central State College Stevens Point and will teach 7th and 8th grades in Brodhead starting Aug 1. He and his wife Geraldine Klemp will move from Janesville to Brodhead. He chaired the Alpha Kappa Lambda conservation club and earned two scholarships, including a Wisconsin Garden Clubs Foundation Conservation scholarship and a May Roach scholarship, majoring in conservation and biology.
In small Greek towns young women dance with handkerchiefs in hand to avoid shaking hands with men unless the man is the future husband. This ritual reflects local courting customs and social expectations.
Hollywood notes recount the passing of Ethel Barrymore and the fading of America's first family of actors. Lionel left no heirs, while Ethel's children Sammy John and Ethel Barrymore Colt pursued acting with limited success. John Drew Barrymore's son John Jr. adopted his sire's name and struggled to break through. Family tensions surfaced as Diana Barrymore faced public disclosures and Ethel stayed distant from her brother Jack.
Faye Lanphier Daniels 53, the first California Miss America winner in 1925 at Atlantic City, died Sunday in Oakland from virus pneumonia. She was mother to two daughters and a grandmother.
A brief classified notice highlights how a simple advertisement can connect job seekers with opportunities. The item emphasizes the power of small listings to reach employers and buyers, underscoring classifieds as a practical first step toward employment or sales.
Reeves death probe into whether suicide occurred continues as his mother hires famed attorney Jer ry Giesler. Probate shows Toni Mannix receives most of Reeves estate valued over 25 000 with mother and a loaned house and car left to her. Lenore Lemmon receives nothing.
A total of 380 children at the Monroe Vacation Bible School contributed 233.58 to mission programs. Wisconsin Migrant Workers received 107.00 and 126.58 went to the Airlift Peter Rabbit program for overseas relief. The school sponsored by the Monroe Council of Churches ended Friday with parent programs and refreshments.
Governor Nelson proclaims Foster Parents Week from June 20 to 27 and urges public support. Green County child welfare worker Dolores Kubly outlines programs for foster mothers and a public meeting at 8 p m in the Commercial Bank meeting room. The speech honors 5 000 Wisconsin foster families and explains that foster care is temporary, not adoption, with licensing and agency support.
May operations on the St. Lawrence Seaway show a 50 percent year over year gain with 2,243,450 tons moved. Canadian and U.S. authorities released the figures, noting a 741,360 ton overall increase and a peak upbound traffic rise to 785,260 tons from 457,593.
Russell Keen and Jane La Borde won the club safety poster contest at Juda High School. Patty Kaster and Martin Keen earned honorable mentions. Miss Kaster led the flag pledge, Kay Gempeler the 4H pledge, and Bonnie Arnsmeier led a group sing.
Ruth Tschanz led the flag pledge and presented a special number at the Hilltop Club gathering at Hiawatha school. Robert Ruehlew led the club pledge. Linda Blum and Jayce Austin gave project talks. William Leopold showed health films. The next meeting is scheduled for July 7.
About 75 Clover Sisters Club members and guests attended a family night program at Immanuel EUB church parlors. Shirley Gaughan chaired the meeting and introduced project leaders while Susan Hoffman led the 4-H pledge and Karen Maske the flag pledge.
Betty Franz and Jean Zimmerman led the program while Mrs. Edwin Schuetze and Kay Bauman coordinated a home furnishings display. Greta Pitkin supervised photography and Barbara Schuetze ran a metal enameling display. Refreshments came from the foods and nutrition groups with Mrs. William Blum as chair.
David Allen led the Monroe Agricultural Club pledge at the June gathering held at the Arthur Stauffacher home. Ralph Stauffacher demonstrated calf-leading techniques while club leaders provided lunch for attendees.
A simple Dairy Month recipe uses one package of macaroni cooked per directions and eggs as the base ingredient. The note suggests a quick home dish highlighting dairy friendly portions.
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