Monroe school district adopts 1951 52 budget totaling 323000
The Monroe city board of education approved a 323000 budget for the 1951 52 school year a net rise of 53000 from last year. The plan funds higher teacher salaries fuel costs grades additions and equipment with 243000 to be raised locally and 80000 from state county federal and tuition sources. Debt service rises to 32893 75 due to a 300000 bond issue for East and South school additions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monroe
Board of Education
Chapman and Cutler Firm
Chicago
Ludlow Memorial Library
Herbert T. Johnson
E. O. Evans
Cramer Houser
Hazel Huffman
South School
Miss Huffman
Whitewater State College
Mineral Point
North School Repair Assessed by State Commission
School board members reviewed a two year repair plan from the state industrial commission for the North school building. Caddell urged a schedule while the project integrates with spring grade school additions. Fireproofing, new fire doors, improved toilets and vents, revised alarms and future ventilation upgrades are planned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Industrial Commission
Stanley W. Howe
C. J. Caddell
Industrial Commission
North
Caddell
Alice in Dairyland Contest Heads to Waukesha Finals
Four finalists from 28 candidates competed in Dodgeville for district honors in the New Glarus event. Two winners advance to the state Alice finals in Waukesha on July 11. Representing the area are Mary Alice Falk of Stoughton, Betty Badertscher of Mt. Horeb, Audrey Watrud and Susan Barber of Blanchardville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Glarus
Cattle Sale Case Nears End in Monroe Trial
In the retrial of William A. Brown versus John Erb Judge Harold J. Lamboley presides. Testimony wraps today with witnesses including the defendant his wife Brown the plaintiff Dr C J Klooster Phillip Brown Herman J Schmitz Joe H Hoesly and Harland Barton. Brown claims losses from Bangs infection in cattle sold by Erb.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William A. Brown
Monroe
John Erb
New Glarus
Harold J. Lamboley
Eric
Brown
C. J. Klooster
Monticello
Phillip Brown
Herman J. Schmitz
Joe H. Hoesly
Harland Barton
Erb
Bang
Mrs Frances Burt Wins Second in Wisconsin Rural Writers Contest
Mrs Frances Riemer Burt of Brodhead and formerly of Albany won second place in the plays division of the fourth annual Wisconsin Rural Writers association contest announced at Madison. The program attracted about twelve hundred manuscripts from rural writers seeking creative work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frances Riemer .Burt
Brodhead
Albany
Wisconsin Rural Writers’ Association
Madison Today
Senators Seek Compromise on Control Changes
In Washington the fight over government price wage controls and rollbacks intensifies as Douglas attacks a rollback limit and Williams proposes farm price supports if any ceiling exists. The CIO threatens a boycott unless Congress approves a program closer to its needs whileHouse debate looms with many amendments possible.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
CIO
Congress
Senate
House
Douglas
D-Ill
Williams
R-Del
Emil Rieve
Big Labor Organization
Committee On Economic Policy
Wage Stabilization Board
Rieve
OPS
Monroe Park Band Debut Draws Full Park Audiences
The Monroe park band held a summer debut at Recreation Park last night drawing crowds and parking out. About 140 musicians from Fond du Lac Madison South Wayne Monticello Browntown Belleville and Monroe performed under Director Allan F. Barnard. Guest conductor Elmer Ziegler of Madison played bass when not conducting. Mrs. Ziegler played clarinet. The senior twirling squad featured Lucille Burkhalter LaVon Broge Phoebe Abraham Glenda Martin and Gale Bissell with Jack Andereck as vocalist. Jesse Kennison, turning 83 this year, was honored as the oldest player. Next on the schedule is July 4 from 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. on the tennis courts for Chamber of Commerce and recreation department festivities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Recreation Park
Monroe Park
Fond du Lac
Madison
South Wayne
Monticello
Browntown
Belleville
Monroe
Allan F. Barnard
Elmer Ziegler
Phoebe Abraham
Glenda Martin
Gale Bissell
Jack Andereck
Charles A. Booth
Jesse Kennison
Chamber of Commerce and Recreation Department
Sisters of St Agnes Elect Tomorrow in Fond du Lac
The Sisters of St Agnes in Fond du Lac will elect a new mother superior and four assistants. Sister M Evarista, superintendent at St Clare hospital, and Sister M Loretta, delegate from St Clare hospital, lead 52 delegates from order institutions. Mother Angeline to retire after 12 years as leader. Sister Evarista has served as St Clare superintendent for six years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congregation of St. Agnes
Fond du Lac
M. Evarista
M. Loretta
St. Clare Hospital
Order
M. Angeline
St. Clare
Ascii
Automganiee Ele Accompanie de Gates
Senate Hearings Reveal Youth Drug Addiction Epidemic
A 17 year old addict testifies at televised Senate crime hearings detailing quitting school to fund drug use. Dr Victor H Vogel notes a twenty fold rise in youth narcotics admissions 1947 to 1950. O Connors says drug misuse reaches school age. witnesses to share methods costs and family disruption.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Senate
U. S. Public Health Service
Victor H. Vogel
Lexington
Vogel
O’conor
D-Md
O'Connor
Acheson Sees Korean Victory if Communists Withdraw
Secretary of State Acheson told the House Foreign Affairs Committee that withdrawing communist forces behind the 38th parallel could mark a successful end to the Korean conflict. He stated U S aims are to repel aggression and restore peace, and noted the administration’s $8.5 billion foreign aid package including $6.3 billion for military and $2.2 billion for economic aid. He also warned of Iran's oil situation moving toward disaster.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Acheson
38Th Parallel
Korea
House Foreign Affairs Committee
United States
Jacob Malik
United Nations
Rep. Smith
D-Wis
38Th Paralle
Taft Denies Bipartisan Foreign Policy Claim
Senator Taft of Ohio rejected President Truman’s assertion of a bipartisan foreign policy calling it an absolute untruth. speaking in Tullahoma Tennessee he dismissed Truman’s charge that Republicans are aiding the Russians with a smear campaign. He leads the Senate Republican Policy Committee and remains a potential GOP presidential hopeful.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Taft
Ohio
Truman
Senate
Republican Policy Committee
Tullahoma, Tenn
Ohioan
Unclear fragment on Mauritius cruiser near Abadan amid tanker jam
Fragmentary report describes a cruiser Mauritius proceeding toward Abadan Iran where 27 tankers are stuck in a jam. No further verifiable details available.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Britain
Mauritius
Abadan
Defense Department rushes $34 billion year end spending
The Defense Department reports 11 months into fiscal 1951 it has obligated about 29.5 billion dollars for major equipment, supplies, and expansion. About 23.8 billion dollars covered hardware such as airplanes ships tanks and weapons. Household needs including clothing food and fuel account for 3.4 billion dollars. Military construction and expansion total 2.3 billion dollars. Of the total, 3.4 billion dollars went to allied nations. With 5.1 billion remaining to be spent before year end.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department
Defense
Milwaukee Road Hearing Set to Abandon Passenger Service
The public service commission schedules hearings on Milwaukee Road’s bid to abandon passenger service between Janesville and Milwaukee. A Janesville hearing is set for July 18. Current service includes an 8:05 a.m. Janesville to Milwaukee train and a 5:35 p.m. Milwaukee to Janesville train, both to be abandoned if approved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Public Service Commission
Milwaukee Road
Janesville
Milwaukee
Ri Visito Named Basketball Coach at East Moline High
Ernest Ri visto, who coached Miami Arizona high school to the state prep basketball championship last year, was named head cage coach at East Moline High School today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moline
East Moline
Ernest Rivisto
Miami
Ariz
East Moline High School
U N baffled by Malik cease fire offer failure
United Nations officials question whether Jacob Malik spoke in good faith as he proposed talks on a Korea cease-fire and mutual withdrawal. General Ridgway demanded an ironclad agreement while Britain moves to coordinate a joint approach with allies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Nations
N. Y
United States
Trygve Lie
Europe
U. N
Malik
State Department
Soviet Union
Jacob Malik
Supreme Headquarters
Tokyo
Ridgway
Matthew B. Ridgway
Korea
38Th Parallel
Red China
Formosa
Britain
Washington
Peiping
Nasrollah Entezam
Iran
U. N. General Assembly
Cheese Warehouse Destroyed by Lightning at Viola
Fire started by lightning destroyed the John Kirkpatrick cold storage warehouse in Viola last night. Kirkpatrick of Richland Center estimated the loss at 100000 dollars. Twelve carloads of cheese plus refrigeration equipment and supplies were lost. Firemen from Viola and Viroqua battled the blaze.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Viola
John Kirkpatrick
Kirkpatrick
Richland Center
Viroqua
Stewart Kingston Elected Head of Monroe Lions Club
Stewart F Kingston named president of the re organized Monroe Lions Club at Swiss Wheel restaurant attended by 33 members. Edward Fuhrmann of the sponsoring New Glarus club presided with aboard including Louis J Goethals J Bernard Lee C Kenneth Hall and Sherman H Dearth. New officers include Archie H Schneider Darrell C Weakley Jack Robilette L M Johnson Donald F Ripp and Charles L Figi.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stewart F. Kingston
Lions Club
Edward Fuhrmann
New Glarus Club
F. Earl Lamboley
Louis J. Goethals
J. Bernard Lee
C. Kenneth Hall
Sherman H. Dearth
Goethals
Lee
Hall and Dearth
Stoughton
Harvard
Ill
Archie H. Schneider
Darrell C. Weakley
Jack Robilette
L. M. Johnson
Donald F. Ripp
Charles L. Figi
One Man Army Hero Carrillo Seizes Hill in Solo Charge
Pvt Leopold M Carrillo of the First Cavalry Division ignored a retreat order and fought alone against Chinese forces. He killed 14 enemy soldiers, captured five, and secured the hill target after moving upward with an M 1 rifle. He advanced despite being isolated and inspired enemy surrender.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leopold M. Carrillo
Marino Carrillo
Los Angeles
Carrillo
Milo Zimmerman Dies After Mishap on Spring Grove Farm
Milo Zimmerman 46 died at 9 05 a m in St Clare hospital from injuries after his wagon team broke away on his Spring Grove township farm last night He was born October 6 1904 in Spring Grove township survived by his widow Eunice Mathers four children Merton Mary Ellen Loretta his mother and several siblings arrangements are pending at Newcomer funeral home Brodhead
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milo Zimmerman
St. Clare
Spring Grove Township
Clinton and
Orvilla Marsh Zimmerman
Eunice Mathers
Spring Grove
Zimmerman
Forrest
Merton
Mary Ellen
Loretta
Davis
Ill
Shirl
Delavan
Everett
George J
Audrey Smith
Beaumont
Tex
Esther Moyer
Newcomer Funeral Home
Brodhead
Pilots Charge Stall Over Return To Work
Striking United Air Lines pilots accuse the company of stalling on resuming negotiations to end a week-old walkout. They telegrammed President Truman reaffirming willingness to return to work under a truce arrangement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
United Air Lines
Truman
Ridgway Cautions on Cease Fire Prospects in Korea
General Ridgway said he did not know what was happening to cease fire proposals but noted conditions look better than ever. The war worsened with renewed Chinese energy on the ground and air as Red planes attacked U N B 29s while a MiG 15 was shot down. Front lines showed mixed fighting and no major changes as U N patrols and bayonet clashes continued near Kumhwa and along the 38th parallel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tokyo —i
Matthew B. Ridgway
Syngman Rhee
Ridgway
Tokyo
Kumhwa
U. N
Early Gains Lost In Market Trading
Stock prices were barely steady in New York trading as early gains faded. Most changes stayed under a dollar per share while advances and declines remained roughly even. Overnight orders boosted the list briefly, but total volume came in around 1.3 million shares with the prior session at about 2.44 million.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Archbishop Joszef Groesz Facing Severest Punishment Trial
Budapest state prosecutor Gyula Alapi demanded the severest punishment for Archbishop Joszef Groesz and eight others amid charges they conspired to overthrow the government. The implied request points to the death penalty in this high profile case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Budapest
Gyula Alapi
Joszef Groesz
Also Mentioned on This Page
G. E. Zuercher
Rodney O. Kittelsen
Perle Guess
Johnson
Herman A. Stuessy
Leslie G. Kindschi
Harold Heimann
Dodgeville
Mrs. Frances Burt
Cars Jam Park
Sisters of St.Agnes
U.S
Defense Department
U.N
Moscow
Kremlin
Stewart Kingston
Monroe Lions Club
Ev A
Robert Rieder
Bypote Ee
J. Hoesly
U. S. First Cavalry Division
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!