Wisconsin veteran group backs sales tax to fund bonus
The Wisconsin Department of American Veterans of World War Two and Korea proposes a cash bonus for veterans if a state sales tax is enacted. A bill would levy a $1 auto tax and a 2 percent income surtax to fund the bonus, or delay repeal of personal property taxes for two years. Carl Thiel was elected department commander and Rachel Chamberlin auxiliary president. both paralyzed in 1958 auto accidents. The pair will return to the university they met at this fall. In Germany, 14 schoolchildren swept by a sudden ebbtide. four drowned and others hospitalized.
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Madison
Wisconsin Department of American Veterans of
Korea
Department
Carl Thiel
Menomonee Falls
Rachel Chamberlin
Shawano
St. Andrew's Greek Orthodox Church
Westerland
Germany
Monroe Club Honoraries Highlight Turn Day Energies
Past president of the Monroe club and Oscar Marks of Cleveland received honorary memberships. Ernest Sonderegger of Cleveland, national president, spoke as Swiss entertainers performed. Cleveland won men's 94.850 points with Milwaukee second. Milwaukee led women with Cleveland runner-up.
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Monroe Club
Oscar Marks
Cleveland
Ernest Sonderegger
Milwaukee
Monroe Turners
Sonderegger
Monroe
Ruth Bauer
Sonia Dallapiazza
Dorothy LaRussa
Fred Blumer
Duane Schwartz
Flannery
Mariel Dasen
Roger Wyssbrod
Rosemary Ebert
Christine Tavikka
Nancy Krattiger
Barbara Jordan
Kathy Poluse
Jean Sepic
Shirley Bodak
June Denz
Joe Kotys
Fred Roethlisberger
Jerry Thome
Willie Ruef
Ernest Calapiazza
Willie Kummer
Gma
Neil Schenk
Vaughn Theiry
Keith Christen
Lotus
Thome
Infant undergoes multiple surgeries amid fund drive
James John Robertson, born at St. Clare hospital, faced three major operations with a seven week home care period in between to seek a normal life expectancy. Medical bills topped $1,000, aided by $500 from the Green County Chapter of the National Foundation. Survived by parents Merle and Barbara, siblings Laura Lee and John James, and several relatives. Services set for 1:30 p.m. Wednesday at Stuessy funeral home with burial in Greenwood cemetery.
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Green County
National Foundation
James John Robertson
St. Clare Hospital
Merle and
Barbara Foley Robertson
Laura Lee
John James
Alma Aeschlimann
Monroe
William Foley
Milwaukee
Orson Robertson
Charles Foley
Salem
Ore
John J. Aeschlimann Sr
Ada Foley
Stuessy Funeral Home
Paul H. Olm
St. John’s United Church of Christ
Greenwood Cemetery
Lions Club Installs Officers Tonight in Monroe
The Monroe Lions Club will install new officers at 6:30 p.m. in the Swiss Wheel. Vice President Ray Fritz leads the program. The Board of Directors meets after, with July plans and the annual steak fry set for Monday July 10 at Canyon Camp Apple River Ill. Walter Babula handles reservations.
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Monroe Lions Club
Ray Fritz
Lions Club
Canyon Camp
Apple River
Ill
Walter Babula
Wheelchair Couple Married in Chicago
Two University of Illinois students living with wheelchairs chose to marry in Chicago. Katherine Mario, 21, of Skokie, and Thomas Dale Sherman Jr., 20, of Mattoon, tied the knot in a ceremony reflecting their shared challenge and determination.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
University of Illinois
Katherine Mario
Skokie
Thomas Dale Sherman Jr
Mattoon
Rainy day festival features immense regional act lineup
The Jos Hubert Brewing Co rain scattered crowds at a Madison Boy Scout Drum and Bugle Corps show joined by Phantom Regiment from Rockford. Beverly Flaherty closed the afternoon with an accordion encore as Carol Jeanne from Columbus showcased baton twirling. Swiss music and a street dance closed the evening with Roy Vetterli. Food relief funded by the County Board poured cheese sandwiches and milk, while Goldenrod Creamery gave away pizza pies. Turners from Cleveland joined Monroe’s parade and night program. Civil Defense officers aided traffic control.
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Jos. Hubert Brewing Co
Madison Boy Scout
Phantom Regiment
Phantomettes
Rockford
Beverly Flaherty
Carol Jeanne
Columbus
Monroe
Roy Vetterli
County Board
Goldenrod Creamery
Brodhead
Turners
Cleveland
Civil Defense Auxiliary Police
Walter E. Drews
Monroe Police Department
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Amvets
Monroe High School
Wayne Gerber
McConnell
DeWayne Flannery
Ruth Scheidegger
Joseph Kotys
Vaughn Therry
Queen Georgean
Sister
Gaylene
Marilyn Phillips
Consult
Zuercher
Simtex
Simtex Cotton
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