Pedestrian rights in Monroe streets under fire from drivers
The piece argues motorists, especially younger drivers with decorated hot rods, show less courtesy to pedestrians at crosswalks in Monroe. While most adults yield properly, a minority ignores pedestrians, including visitors and elderly residents. Center street parking and square traffic exacerbate risks as drivers speed to deter crossing. It urges drivers to compensate for pedestrians’ lesser visibility and aging agility.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monroes
Monroe
Bishop Oxnam Defies Critics of Church Communist Claims
Bishop Oxnam denounces claims of Communist influence within the church and challenges critics to name a clergyman who is a party member. He defends liberal reformers as nonrepresentative and urges evidence over broad indictments while urging an end to the muddled inquiry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bishop Oxnam
House Committee On un-American Activities
Oxnam
Communist Party
Christ
Seo
Oxnami
30th wedding anniversary observed. Ciro's damaged by fire
One hundredth year events and local notes include Mr and Mrs E R Blair marking their 30th anniversary on June 27 143, a fire gutted the interior of Ciro's Hollywood colony nightclub after patrons left, and Monroe residents faced a week of heat driving thousands to swimming pools. John E Wells age 67 dies in Oneco Township. Nine new instructors announced for Monroe schools. Frank E Millman dies at 80. A Democratic convention clash over the state standard and religious issue features Senator Robinson of Arkansas as permanent chairman. Grace Lewis Ames marries Henry Snevke Jr. in a ceremony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. R. Blair
Ciro’s
Hollywood Colony
Monroe
John E. Wells
Oneco Township
Franklin Cemetery
Sic
Loretta Thompson
Leigh Johnson
Jean W. Mary McKinney
Maxine Brindley
Frank E. Millman
North Carolina
Senator Robinson
Arkansas
Grace Lewis Ames
Henry Snevke Jr
Figon
Taxi Land
Joseph P
Albert C
Charles Brodhead
Catholic Society of Jesus
St. Louis
Pin Store to A and P: Early pinwheel trade and Dan ONeill tale
A nostalgic look at Pin wheel shops from curbside stands to branch stores and traveling salesmen, tracing how pin and paper toys spurred early retail networks led by A and P. The piece recounts Dan O Neill, Elmira’s ad ventures, and a 1958 river drowning of Keith Playman in Navarino.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Nicholas
Bon Ton
West Church Street
Back Street
Five
Atlantic and Pacific
Grand Union
A and P
Elmira
Dan O'Neill
Dan
General Features
Stock Market at Halfway Point in 1953 Down Trend Deepens
New York notes the Dow AP 60 stock average edging lower through the first half of 1953 with prices well below January highs. Analysts see potential July–August rallies but fears linger over Korea truce, tight money, and excess profits tax as the market tests a June low of 104.20 before a partial rebound.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Wall Street
Associated Press
Ferguson Defends Air Force Policy Against Truman Claim
Ferguson accused Truman of misusing funds and impounding 615 million for the Air Force. He spoke at a Philadelphia ROA gathering, denouncing promises of larger defense while pledging support for Eisenhower era cuts and faster wing readiness. He cited Symington and air force history to argue for leaner budgets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Poterson
Sarkis
Ferguon
Japan
Congress
Ferguson
National Convent of the Reserve Officers Association
Philadelphia
Truman
Defense Wilson
Leonard W. Hall
Republican Natal Committee
Senate Appropriations
Sen. Symington
D-Mo
Air
Senate
Symington
Air Force
Eisenhower Bee
Eisenhower
Funeral for Mrs. Matt Voegeli Draws Diverse Attendees
A large, multi-family funeral service for Mrs. Matt Voegeli in Monticello drew many relatives and friends from across Wisconsin. Attendees included Will Weiss Albany John Greenwald Frank Bloom Otto Bloom Edward Bloom and numerous Blooms and Gmurs alongside local and neighboring families from New Glarus Brookyn Janesville Evansville and Rice Creek contexts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monticella
Albert Tobier
John T. Bloom
Ivan Bloom
Herman Voegeli
Monroe
Delmar Kubly
Sarah Elmer
Henry Hefty
Henry B. Hoesly
M. J. Stuessy
John Zumkehr
Fred Schneider
Margaret’ Hefty
Herman Kubly
Joe Gmur
Mollie Gmur
Ed Gmur
Fred Voegeli
Fred’ Stuessy
Wilbert Hess
Earl Voegeli
New Glarus
Robert Hoesly
George Schultz
Will Maley
Robert Peterson
Milwaukee Girl Drowns as Escort Is Rescued
An 11 year old girl drowned when their outboard boat capsized off Lincoln Memorial Bridge on Lake Michigan near Milwaukee. The 18 year old girl accompanying her was saved by rescuers.
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Milwaukee
Lake Michigan
Lincoln Memorial Bridge
White Horse Ranch Featured For Albino Horses And Family Life
A feature on the White Horse Ranch near Stuart Nebraska showcases albino horses, including Ferdinand and White Wings, famed for cattle work and parade shows. The 3,000 acre ranch, founded by Cal and Ruth Thompson, hosts visitors, summer programs for youth, murals by Cal, and a family-centered ethos emphasizing doing for others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
White Horse Ranch
Stuart
Nebraska
Ferdinand
Cal
Ruth Thompson
White Horse Bowl
Cal Thompson
Thompson
Marian Davis
Dum
Massachusetts
New Members Listed From South Wayne Juda Albany Areas
The register notes four new members with home towns and dates: Glenda Christine Meier South Wayne September 29 1952 Dennis Arley Roderick Route 1 Juda June 2 1949 Randall Lee Roderick Route 1 Juda June 28 1951 Terry Lee Stephenson Route 1 Albany July 8 1952.
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Glenda Christine Meier
South Wayne
Dennis Arley Roderick
Juda
Randall Lee Roderick
Terry Lee Stephenson
Albany
Green Bay lawyer named Wisconsin Bar president elect
Fredereck N. Trowbridge of Green Bay was named president elect of the Wisconsin Bar Association at its 74th annual meeting. He will assume office in 1954 after graduating from the UW Law School in 1925. E Harold Hallows of Milwaukee became president, succeeding Oscar Toebeas. Herbert L. Terwilliger of Wausau was elected treasurer and Gilson G. Glasier of Madison was re elected secretary for 33 years. The gathering drew over 500 attorneys and featured a banquet with a talk by Owen J. Roberts urging a welded Western government.
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Madison
Fredereck N. Trowbridge
Green Bay
Wisconsin Bar Association
Trowbridge
University of Wisconsin Law School
E. Harold Hallows
Milwaukee
Oscar Toebaas
Herbert L. Terwilliger
Wausau
Gilson G. Glasier
Owen J. Roberts
Philadelphia
U. S. Supreme Court
Bar
Lote of work for litte when you buy a Want Ad
A quirky notice explains the effort needed to create a Want Ad and suggests readers consider the value of time when placing classified notices. It frames the process as a cost tradeoff for small vendors and individual sellers.
Lutherans Vote To Borrow Fund For Missions And Colleges
Lutherans at the 42nd triennial convention authorize borrowing up to six million dollars to finance a multi million dollar missions and college construction program. Delegates from 41 states must still act on 101 resolutions as they plan a balanced approach to liquidating the debt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Houston
Missouri Synod Lutherans
Synod
Synodical Fiscal Conference
Concordia College
Fort Wayne
Ind
Milwaukee
Sittler Appeals Deportation Decision in Federal Suit
Sittler and wife, U S born, filed for judicial review of a deportation order in Chicago federal court. Former Michigan Tech professor, he served as a German radio commentator during Hitler era. The suit argues economic hardship on four young children and constitutional rights violations if parents and older siblings are deported. It alleges the Board of Immigration Appeals ignored favorable evidence and that some records were not presented at hearings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Sittler
Board of Immigration Appeals
Woodward elected president of Wisconsin Council of Safety
E Clark Woodward of Milwaukee was elected president of the Wisconsin Council of Safety at its annual meeting in Elkhart Lake Wisconsin. The farming area of Sweden is only about 10 percent of the total area of the country.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elkhart Lake
Wis
E. Clark Woodward
Milwaukee
Wisconsin Council of Safety
Sweden
Governor Signs TV Station Setup in Madison
Gov. Kehler signed into law a bill creating an experimental television station in Madison. The $75,000 allocation to the state radio council funds the University of Wisconsin operations and feasibility study for a state network expansion. Passage followed lengthy debate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madison
Kehler
State Radio Council
Universiy
Wiscon
Kohler
Public Welfare Department
Milwaukee
State Historical Society
Buenos Aires Paper Resumes AP News Service
La Nación restarts AP dispatches after a May crackdown by President Peron on U S news agencies. Local papers had suspended agency reports following his May Day speech accusing agencies of defaming him and taking orders from the U S state department.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Enod Aviso
Argentina
la Nacion
Associated Press
Peron
U. S. Agenleas
Buenos Aires
U. S
Juan D. Peron
U. S. State Department
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Evening Times
Pagnes
Ioe
Hie Powe
Battling Churchman
John Ruff
Switzerland
Jefferson ‘Township
Robert
Wisconsin
Footville
D. H. Higgins
Ludlow
C. W. Twining
John Aeschlimann
Belleville
Rockford-Madison
Green County
Mt. Pleasant
Elkhart Bridge Co
Elkhart
P. J. Clawson
Douglas
Colin W. Wright
B. F. Dunwiddie
District Attorney's Office
Joseph Bridge
J White
Mise Mettie Monroe
F. J. Bolender
W. P. Jackson
Ethel Bridge
Freak Tripp
Appleton
Keith Playman
Walter Playman
Shipcton
Navarino
Matt Voegeli
Telly Cities Service
Hisland's
Times Children’s Club
Bunton
Aun Jackson
Lee Roderick
Jean Marie Rutach
Richard Keith Wehinger
Argyle
David LeRoy
Walters
23Rd Street
Jean
Ann Plantikow
16Th, Avenue
Qe Wiliam Zurfluh
Frieda Marie
Carol
Ann Rudhti
10Th Street
Robert Lee Bidlingmaier
Winslow
Barbara Ann Kolb
Monticello
Vicky Lynne Wilde
17Th Avenue
Jada Kay Sarbacker
Russell E. Olin
Brodhead
James Frederic Schmerse
Kenney Jesse Goodman
Browntown
Russell Samuel Schuetz
Blanchardville
Bonnie Kay Zumkehr
Bette Jane Helland
Aturday
Donald Henry Kubly
Aaron
Kendall Digman
Tawrence James Asmus
Tschudys
Monroe Lions Club
Atlantic City
New Jersey
Lester Johnson
Forrest Kubly
Evening Times Club
Cret Oe BP. D
Sittler Appeals
CnEw
Holmes
Holmes Body Shop
Epers
Kohli
Lennox
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