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Newspaper

Monroe Evening Times

Location

Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

Jun 24, 1959

Page

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City Council Delays 12th Street Widening Action

The City Council tabled action on widening 12th Street between 18th and 20th avenues until the July 7 meeting. Estimated project cost is 7500 dollars with 750 for hydrants. Mayor Schiller urges funding this summer.

12Th Street 18Th 20Th Avenues Walter Ekum Victor N. Schiller Sebastian Laeser Jr Schiller Laeser G. Fred Galli Board of Public Works Ekum State Aeronautics Commission Davy Engineering Co la Crosse Roland W. Blaha Police and Fire Commission Blaha Springfield City Park Board Aufenacht 9Th Street

Lafayette Highway 11 Fatality Reported Near Hicks Corners

A noon crash on Highway 11 near Hicks Corners left one person dead and two others believed injured, according to the Lafayette County sheriff's department. Names were not released before press time.

Highway 11 Hicks Corners Lafayette County

Queen Elizabeth II Visits Trois-Rivieres Newsprint Hub

Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip toured Trois-Rivieres Quebec a major world center for newsprint production in a day visit on the St. Lawrence River. Their stop highlighted the citys industrial prominence and royal regard for Canadian industry.

Quebec Trois Rivieres Elizabeth II Prince Philip St. Lawrence

Dairy Queen Crowned As Browntown Hosts Big Dairy Day

Browntown prepares for June Dairy Month finale with Saturday parade cattle show and talent program. Eight finalists, including Judy Smith and Eloise Klas Sy, compete for county Dairy Queen honors leading to the coronation at 9 30 p.m. at the village park.

Jaycees Monroe Junior Chamber of Commerce Milwaukee Braves County Stadium Braves Monroe Jaycee Lew Burdette Billy Bruton Joe Taylor George Gramling Rolland Karlen Monroe Jaycees Bob Allen Bob Trowbridge Browntown Victor Marean Montgomery Electric Co Raymond Montgomery Dairy Day John Doug) Hirsch Judy Smith Brooklyn Eloise Klas Sy Glarus Miss Smith Morris Smith Brooklyn High School Barbara Every Maureen Dillon Monroe Eloise Waelty Juda Mary Klassy Monticello Marlene Grossen Sharon Coplien Albany Karen Zimmerli Brodhead Channel 3 Madison The Peace Church Myron E. Jeglum Robert Wack Freeport Stephenson Lyle Atkinson Lafayette Darlington Pat Boyle University of Wisconsin Gerald Swiggum Gail Burrington Browntown Boy Scout VFW Browntown Fire Department Fire Department Village Park Susan Disch Shrine-Kc Montgomery Kenneth C. Allen Monroe Vong

Cheese Market Shows Mild Demand Amid Surplus Supplies

In Madison Wisconsin today the American cheese market shows steady to fair demand with little activity outside modest interest in June raw milk daisies. Limited supply of daisies, ample small styles, heavy surplus of large styles, and price ranges for various cheese forms noted. Wisconsin Swiss market remains about steady on blocks and weak on wheels with freely offered wheel supplies and ample blocks at several concession prices.

Madison Wisconsin

City Incinerator Hours Extended To Improve Service

City officials announced a new incinerator schedule effective today increasing daily hours by three and adding more than five hours on Saturdays. Hours are Monday to Friday 6 30 a m to 6 30 p m and Saturday 6 30 a m to 4 30 p m including the noon hour. The change aims to cut back yard burning across the city.

True Considered For Airport Post

Roy True, Monroe Air Service manager for seven years, tops Rock County Board talks on county airport leadership. The plan would have True manage the county airport and flying service in Janesville, with a 10 day delay on action after objections from Jess Phillips of Rock County industries. If approved, True would move to Janesville and curtail Monroe operations, taking revenues but excluding major runway work and repairs.

Roy True Monroe Air Service Rock County Board True Rock County Jess J. Phillips Rock County Industries Phillips Wallace Hahn Janesville Hahn John Fredendall Monroe Arthur Hodge

Guard Recalls Prison Capture Following Rescue

Springfield reports six teen hours of rioting in the federal prison hospital leaving a backwash of ey cans marked Masks Gas. Guard Leonard Appleby recalls being overpowered by Earl Taylor and 105 other prisoners as hostages in 10 North. Leaders Taylor Roberts Reed faced warden talks and unclear demands while barricades formed from furniture and medical chests.

Springfield Federal Leonard Appleby Appleby U. S Earl Taylor Taylor North Carl Roberts Bryan D. Reed Russell O Settle S. Chet Taylor Federal Penitentiary Leavenworth Kan Myrl E. Alexander Federal Bureau of Prisons Washington Noah Alldredge

Godfrey declines Job as Person to Person moderator

Arthur Godfrey, convalescing from lung surgery at his Leesburg Virginia farm, notified CBS that he will not take over Edward R Murrow s interviewing spot on Person to Person The show on air since October 1953 will wind up permanently Friday according to a staff member

New York Arthur Godfrey Leesburg

Coplien Granted Leave to Attend FBI National Academy

Monroe city officials approve a 12 week leave and up to 1000 dollars for Assistant Chief Dwight C. Coplien to attend the 64th FBI National Academy session in Washington DC beginning August 17. He will be paid his salary during leave and return with training programs for his force. An education agreement requires repayment of expenses if he leaves within three years.

Monroe Asst Dwight C. Coplien Federal Bureau Investigation FBI National Academy Washington, D. C Gerald C. Gearty Milwaukee Federal Bureau of Investigation J. Edgar Hoover Coplien Coplie

Careless Smoking Suspected In Norway Hotel Blaze

A Norwegian guide was questioned after a fire at Stalheim resort hotel killed or left missing 25 guests, with 22 believed American. Police noted possible cigarette carelessness but released him. Among 147 guests, 130 were Americans. seven bodies found, 18 unaccounted, 17 hospitalized. U S Embassy and Red Cross coordinating casualty lists.

Stalheim Norway Voss U. S Oslo Red Cross

Wisconsin Man Hurt In Norways Swank Hotel Fire

Milwaukee man Fred L. Connit, 65, listed as injured by the Red Cross, was in the Stalheim luxury hotel fire in Norway. His wife escaped unharmed, and two Madison women Mrs. Ralph Malone and Mrs. P. H. Hyland also reported safe. Another Wisconsin traveler, Roe L. Stevens, 73, of Wauwatosa, is believed to have escaped.

Milwaukee Stalheim Norway Madison Red Cross Fred L. Connit Ralph Malone P. H. Hyland Wisconsin Roe L. Stevens Wauwatosa

Guardsmen Drill At Camp McCoy In Three Day bivouac

Guardsmen of Co. B Green County unit with the 32nd Red Arrow Division endure near frost nights and hot days during a three day bivouac at Camp McCoy. Night fires and security drills occurred as engineers built a 1 1/2 mile road to improve range access ahead of Lt Gen Arnold's planned inspection.

Co. B Green County Red Arrow Camp McCoy William H. Arnold Fifth Army

Miss Wisconsin to Highlight Shullsburg Fourth of July Parade

Kay Ross of West Allis Miss Wisconsin and Miss America finalist will be featured in Shullsburg July 3 to 4 celebrations. The two baseball games, concessions and rides cap a Badger Park event sponsored by McCann Richards American Legion Post.

Kay Ross West Allis Wisconsin Shullsburg Badger Park McCann Richards American Legion Post

Foster Parents To Be Honored In Green County Program

Green County will honor its foster parents during a public program at 8 tonight in the Commercial Bank meeting room as Foster Parents Week observance begins. Mrs. Dolores Kubly reports the number of children in foster care and licensed homes has doubled since 1958, from 14 to 29, with effort spanning six months to three years to place children with suitable families.

Green County Commercial Bank Dolores Kubly

Diplomats Hailed For Geneva Negotiations Support

Senate leaders from both parties voiced strong backing for Secretary of State Herter over Berlin policy. They praised his stance against ceding West Berlin and urged continued unity as Geneva talks paused until July. He warned the Soviets against annexationist aims threatening free West Berlin and Western security.

Washington Senate Christian A. Herter Berlin Lyndon B. Johnson Texas Herter West Berlin Everett M. Dirksen Ilinois Dirksen Mike Mansfield Montana Johnson Congress George D. Aiken R-Vt Senate Foreign Relations Committee Geneva House U.S Moscow Germany

Governor Signs Bill Allowing Taverns to Stay Open Later

Governor Gaylord Nelson signed a bill allowing state taverns to remain open until 2 a.m. during Daylight Saving Time. Localities with 1 a.m. closing times keep them unless they choose 2 a.m. The exception is Milwaukee County. The measure, urged by Sen. Reuben La Fave and Sen. Clifford Krueger, passed the Senate 17 to 15 and the Assembly 53 to 40.

Madison Wisconsin Gaylord Nelson Milwaukee County Senate Reuben la Fave Oconto Clifford Krueger Merri Assembly

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