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Newspaper

Monroe Evening Times

Location

Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

Jun 24, 1961

Page

5

Reds Rally Past Dodgers in Ninth to Take Series Opener

Cincinnati forged a 5-4 win over Los Angeles as Frank Robinson and Gene Freese slugged key hits and Howie Nunn and Jim Brosnan shut down the Dodgers. Freese doubled home a run in the ninth after Kasko's bases loaded single, giving Cincinnati a three game NL lead.

Associated Press Cincinnati Reds Frank Robinson Gene Freese Los Angeles Dodgers Robinson Freese Eddie Kasko Howie Nunn Jim Brosnan Reds RBI Brosnan San Francisco St. Louis Philadelphia Pittsburgh Chicago Cubs Milwaukee Dodger Don Drysdale Jim O’toole Tommy Davis Cleveland Tribe Detroit Tigers Indians Tigers New York Minnesota Twins Camilo Pascual Harmon Killebrew Sam Mele Yankees Boston Kansas City Lew Krausse Baltimore Chicago White Sox Washington Billy Bruton Rocky Colavito Dick McAuliffe Bruton Jim Perry Don Messi Chuck Essegian Tito Francona Bubba Phillips Johnny Romano

Gonstead Sets Sights On State Fair Park Race Showdown

Curt Gonstead, Monroe chiro practor, plans to enter his Elva Milter junior formula racer at State Fair Park tomorrow. The event, part of five SCAA Milwaukee Region races, drew over 60 entries and offers racing starting at 1 p m rain or shine. Special guests from welfare groups will attend.

Curt Gonstead Monroe State Fair Park Elkhart Lake Sports Car Club of America Milwaukee West Allis

Smith Dumped From Collegiate Golf Championship

AYETTE Ind Steve Smith of Green Bay Wisconsin amateur champion at the National Collegiate Golf Championship semifinals Friday before missing on the final hole and losing to Mike Podolski of Ohio State one down in a 36 hole match. Podolski to face Jack Nicklaus of Ohio State in the final after Nicklaus beat Gene Hunt Michigan two and one.

Ayette Ind Wisconsin Steve Smith Green’ Bay Smith Mike Podolski Ohio State Podolski Jack Nicklaus Nicklaus Gene Hunt Michigan

Stars Pitchers and Batters Pace 40 Victory Over Yankees

Camilo Pascual pitched a six hit one walk win with eight strikeouts as the Twins shut out the Yankees 4 0. Harmon Killebrew drove in all four Twins runs with three hits including a homer in the decisive game.

Camilo Pascual Twins Yankees Harmon Killebrew

Luster Stars in All-America Game West Victorious in Buffalo

Marv Luster UCLA end led the West to a 30-20 win over the East in Buffalo earning the Robert F Kennedy MVP. He totaled 120 rushing receiving yards six catches and a 47 yard TD from Bob Schloredt. Navy’s Joe Bellino struggled but had notable kickoff returns.

Buffalo N.Y Marv Luster Ucla Robert F. Kennedy Luster Los Angeles Owens Joe Bellino Navy Bellino

Rival Milers Clash for AAU Mile Title

New York Downing Stadium hosts the two day AAU meet with Jim Beatty from North Carolina squared against Cyrol Burleson of Oregon in the mile of the year. Both runners faced trials as finals were set for jumps sprints hurdles and the 6 mile run with the mile trials and 440 also on the schedule. National television coverage was planned by ABC from 4 to 6 p.m. EST.

New York Jim Beatty University of North Carolina Cyrol Burleson Beatty Burleson University of Oregon Downing Stadium Randalls Island Tinals American Broadcasting Company

Local visits span Argyle Blanchardville and Madison guests

A string of visitors arrives and departs across Blanchardville Argyle and Madison. Downey California couple Roslyn Paulson and son Danny return home after two week visit with Sanford Nybroton and Leroy Paulson. Michigan State scholar Vernon Hanson resumes teaching at Mauston this fall after East Lansing stint. Milwaukee Detroit and Madison residents stop by, sharing meals and greetings with family in Blanchardville Darlington Mineral Point and Madison.

Roslyn Paulson Danny Downey Calif Sanford Nybroton Argyle Leroy Paulson Blanchardville Jeffrey Chris Trevillian Mary Ann Milwaukee Earl J. Barber Darlington Mineral Point Vernon Hanson Craig Debra Von Earl Barber Mauston East Lansing Mich Hanson Michigan State University Ella Coyne Detroit Clarence Paulson Herman Posner Finn Orvin Phillipson Roland Ellis Paula Madison Walter Petersen Jimmy Stanley Johnson Rudolph Alma DeVoe Jack Myhre Russell Miller DeVoe

Wanamaker Pioneered Full Page Advertising in Newspapers

John Wanamaker the merchant prince of the 1870s is credited with first inserting full page advertisements in a newspaper, a move that reshaped ad formats and market reach.

John Wanamaker Prince

Park Schedule Roundup for Monday to Thursday

Park and recreation leagues post weekly games with multiple matchups. Games include Twin ing vs Park Recreation Monday, Grace Lutheran vs Jaycees Tuesday, and Eagles against Martin s Thursday, with South Wayne Co B and other teams hosting events across recreation and park divisions.

Twining South Wayne Park Recreation Grace Lutheran Jaycees Dorman Power and Light Co. B St. Clare SeeBees Monroe Milling Firemen Swiss Colony Eagles Martin’s Browntown Helland-Hein

Baseball Standings and Results Across Leagues

The scoreboard lists American League standings with New York Cleveland and Baltimore in top positions and results from Fridays and Saturdays games. National League shows Cincinnati Los Angeles San Francisco and Pittsburgh leading, plus scores from reported matchups and upcoming schedules.

New York Cleveland Baltimore Chicago Washington Kansas City Minnesota Los Angeles Detroit Boston Ton Cincinnati San Fran Pittsburgh Milwaukee iChicago Philadelphia St. Louis San Francisco

Mele Assumes Duties With Victory for Twins

Sam Mele became the Minnesota Twins manager with a 4-0 win over the New York Yankees. He took over amid a slide, replacing Cookie Lavagetto to spark new life, as Cal Griffith sought a fresh start for the underperforming club.

ST. Paul-Minneapolis Sam Mele Minnesota Twins New York Yankees Mele Twins Cal Griffith Cookie Lavagetto Lavagetto

Giant gold nugget found in Siberia exceeds thirty pounds

Tass reports a gold nugget weighing 14 150 grams more than 31 pounds found in a northwest Siberian field. At 35 dollars per troy ounce the nugget is valued around 16 000 dollars.

Moscow Tass Siberia U.S

Darlington Beats Local Girls 13-10

Monroe girls softball lost 13 to 10 at Twining Park to Darlington. They face Jonesdale in Hollandale next Thursday. Ardelle Milestone pitched 12 strikeouts and led with doubles and triples along with Holly Muenich. Jane Mitchell excelled behind the plate.

Monroe Darlington Twining Park Jonesdale Hollandale Headquarters Tavern Jane Mitchell Ardelle Milestone Holly Muenich RBI

New York City Faces 400000 Unlisted Telephones

Citywide estimate puts 400000 unlisted telephones in use. Each private line would cost an extra 50 cents per month, adding to local telecommunication expenses.

New York City

Swiss Cheese Markets Steady in Wisconsin State Brand Trade

Wisconsin primary cheese markets stayed steady with fair to good demand for current cheese and seasonally active curing grass cheese. U S storage stocks rose 28.4 million pounds in May while American cheese output fell two percent from last week, 30.7 million pounds, and remained above the five year average.

Madison Wisconsin Market News Service U.S

Family visitors from Iowa Florida and Illinois gather in South Wayne

Mr. and Mrs. H. S. Chapman visited Chicago for a two week vacation with their son and daughter in law from Florida. The Charles Chapman family from Platteville joined them. Mrs. Rose Hasley hosted Pat and Mike Hasley of Palatine with Herbert Sigalus of Warren returning home with them. Rockford residents Mr. and Mrs. Avery Gage Mary Katie and Mrs. Lela Gage visited Arlie Mitchell. Mary Katie stayed several days at the Mitchell home.

H. S. Chapman Chicago Florida Charles Chapman Platteville Mas M. J. Hasley Pat Mike Palatine Rose Hasley Herbert Sigalus Warren Hasley Avery Gage Mary Katie Lela Gage Rockford Arlie Mitchell Roger Berger Jody

Bemidji area social notes and local moves

South Wayne Homemakers held a dinner outing near reeport. The Wayne Martin family moved to a new apartment between Gratiot and Saunsburg. He runs a service station near the new site. Mrs. Harry Olson and family from Monroe visited Jerry Gruman. Lynn Gruman returned after a week with grandparents in Edgerton. Monroe high school Class of 1926 reunion attended by Arlie Mitchell James Moe and others.

Tion Bemidji Minn South Wayne Reeport Wayne Martin Gratiot Saunsburg Harry Olson Monroe Tom Peterson F. Weisman Edgerton Jerry Gruman Lynn Gruman Arlie Mitchell James Moe Monroe High School

Juda By Mabel E Bouer

The Robert Maxted family Be loit and Len Helland host area visitors as the Berryman family reunion near Evansville draws relatives from Rockford Oregon and Monroe on a weekend of social visits and shared anniversaries.

Robert Maxted Beloit Len Helland Harrison Grenzow Berryman Evansville Ralph Frey Leo Quinn Argyle Rockford Oregon Lil Frey Mr. Quinn Jessie Pengra Jay Barmore Monroe Brodhead Roger Starke Pacific Garden Mission Chicago John Siedschlag Arlan Hartwig Lake Lucerne Jake Jones Marvin Siedschlag EUB Walter Ludwig Union Eub

Sailor aboard USS Boston serves out of Boston

The Service Record notes electrician's mate second class David W. Kuebli son of Mr. and Mrs. Walter C. Kuebli of 902 9th Street serving aboard the guided missile heavy cruiser USS Boston operating out of Boston, Massachusetts.

David W. Kuebli USN Walter C. Kuebli 9Th Street USS Boston Mass

Norgaard Serves Aboard USS Topeka In Seventh Fleet

Roger W. Norgaard fire control technician third class USN son of Mr and Mrs Waldo O Norgaard residing at 1513 19th street serves aboard the guided missile cruiser USS Topeka a major unit of the Seventh Fleet operating in the western Pacific.

Roger W. Norgaard USN Waldo O. Norgaard 19Th Street Topeka Seventh Fleet Western Pacific

Army Pfc. Holman Serves in Germany Training Exercise

Army Pfc. Donald W. Holman son of Mr and Mrs A Holman Route 1 Brodhead participated with the 14th Armored Cavalry Regiment 2nd Reconnaissance Squadron in field training exercises in Germany. He is a driver in Troop F Bad Kissingen entered the Army in October 1958 arrived overseas in March 1959 and attended Orfordville high school.

Army Donald W. Holman A. Holman Route 1 Brodhead 14Th Armored Cavalry Regiment Germany Holman Bad Kissingen Orfordville High School

U S Plans Moon Shot With Ranger in 1962

Space agency officials announced an unmanned Ranger mission to the moon early in 1962. Ranger stands about ten feet tall and weighs around 750 pounds and will carry television gear to beam surface pictures to Earth.

U.S Ranger Washington United States Space Agency Moon Earth

Harry Knezel Elected Head of Beloit Legion

BRODHEAD Times Special reports Harry Knezel, a longtime member and former Brod head resident, was elected commander of the West Field Post American Legion in Beloit. He has served 40 years in the post and six years as adjutant, and is a brother of Vernon Knezel.

Brodhead Harry Knezel West Field American Legion Beloit Vernon Knezel

VFW Convention Rebukes Birch Society at Sheboygan

At the 40th Wisconsin VFW convention in Sheboygan delegates adopted two resolutions praising American democracy and denouncing the John Birch Society for insidious methods. The Americanism measure warned against slipping into fascism in anti Communist zeal. The Military Order of the Cootie elected William Babl of Milwaukee as commander and Galen Day of Madison as judge advocate.

Sheboygan Wisconsin Department of the Veterans of Foreign Wars John Birch Society Associated Fun Organization Military Order of the Cootie William Babl Milwaukee Galen Day Madison

Resolution Dissolves New Glarus Pool Group

The New Glarus Swimming Pool, Inc. articles were recorded June 7 1961 and signed by Jacob S Disch as president with Mrs George Hartman as secretary The village board earlier approved pool operation in April and unanimously passed dissolution The pool project funded by contributions and fundraisers now transfers oversight to the village recreation committee and board

NEW Glarus Times New Glarus Swimming Pool, Inc Jacob S. Disch George Hartman

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Gonstead BY Jimmy Hatlo Cke Nutmegs Junior Harold Hebron S.oakes Tacoma Wash Victory Mrs Mabel E. Bouer Norgaard Beloit Legion Ford Division FORD Leon P. Geiger Monroe Sales Company 16Th Avenue VFW Convention Hits Birch Group Falcon Falcon Ranchero Lee Geiger Geiger Thunderbird William Rieder Eeeere Monroe Sales Co Ford Trucks
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