Good Legislature praised for constructive 1955 session
Governor Kohler lauds Wisconsin’s 1955 Legislature as the most constructive in a quarter century. The session produced groundwork for tax system revision, enacted a 20 percent income surtax and one cent cigarette levy to reduce a projected $36 million deficit, and expanded the State Patrol to 250 men while hiring 85 for driver licenses.
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Kohler
Wisconsin
Gov. Kohler
Assembly
Legislative Council
Barbara Brown named Alice in Dairyland successor
Mary Ellen McCabe of Ladysmith is praised for her year as Alice in Dairyland. The piece notes her successful promotions across Wisconsin and gratitude for public support as she retires, passing the title to Barbara Brown of Independence.
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Barbara Brown
Independence
Alice
Dairyland
Wisconsin
Green County
Mary Ellen McCabe
Ladysmith
Monroe
Mary Ellen Jenks
Miss McCabe
Mystery of Ancient Cave Paint Preservation
Scientists question how prehistoric European cave paintings survive for up to 20,000 years. Researchers note remarkable longevity of pigments and organic materials in deep cave environments, seeking chemical and environmental explanations.
Food shortages and price controls amid wartime rationing
A 1945 overview notes sugar salt lard and canned goods scarce in large cities with a worsening meat situation. Green County sets ceilings on egg prices and farmers’ sells to first receivers, while local teams see the Adams Orioles win 5-3 over Primrose Yanks.
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Albert John Miller
Robert Erickson
Monroe
University of Wisconsin
Green County
Adams Orioles
Farmers Softball League
Primrose Yanks
Surtax Move Not Popular Question of Sales Tax Still Before Legislators
Wisconsin lawmakers consider a 20 percent surtax on individuals to fund state services, with opponents arguing for a sales tax as a alternative. Gov Kohler defends the surtax while seeking study of overall tax policy ahead of the 1957 session.
Daredevil Injured After Pole Breaks in Shrewsbury
Aerial daredevil Herman Hoger, 32, of New York, is in serious condition after the 65 foot pole he performs on broke and threw him into a crowd. He suffered two fractured feet and possible spinal injuries.
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Shrewsbury
Mass
Herman Hoger
New York
Amazing bargains in The Times classified
The Times classifieds showcase daily bargains across multiple categories. Readers find reduced prices on items like furniture electronics and vehicles with concise listings and period ad styling.
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Times
Congress Considers Higher Offic e Emoluments and Research Aid
Congress weighs boosts to lawmakers travel postage stationery and telegraph allowances plus a $12131 annual research assistant per member and more round trips. House committee recommends raises for House staff while Senate plans for Senators’ pay and expenses remain pending. The note ends with a line on the trumpeter swan as North America’s heaviest flying bird.
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Washington
Congress
House Administration Committee
House
Branch
Senate
Five Brown Swiss cows finish lactation records in state herd test
Alfred Meier owns five registered Brown Swiss cows on Highway 59 that completed lactation tests in 302 to 305 days on twice daily milking. Julia M Rock Hill yielded 10 265 pounds milk 4 38 percent fat 449 15 pounds fat. Wilma Marie 9 846 pounds milk 4 49 percent 441 76 fat. Ruth M 10 820 pounds milk 3 81 percent 412 31 fat. M Freda M 8 984 pounds milk 4 47 percent 401 67 fat. Mae M 9 906 pounds milk 4 31 percent fat. Spring Valley Alta of John Ingold Estate Monroe completed 11 766 pounds milk 4 38 percent 515 82 fat in 302 days.
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Alfred Meier
Highway 59
Fred S. Idise
Brown Swiss Cattle Breeders Association
Beloit
Julia, M
Rock Hill
Wilma Marie
Ays. Mae M
Spring Valley Alta
John Ingold Estate
Monroe
Cyprus Remains Key Copper Producer Since Ancient Times
The island of Cyprus, famous in antiquity as a major copper source, continues to play a significant role in copper production today. Strong historical ties to copper persist alongside modern mining activities and industry.
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Cyprus
Viroqua Man Elected VFW Wisconsin Commander
Clarence Kilmer of Viroqua was elected commander of the Wisconsin department of the Veterans of Foreign Wars to succeed Andy Borg of Superior. John Janto of Cudahy and Dr. Vernon G. Olson of Eau Claire were named senior and junior vice commanders. Manitowoc chosen for 1956 encampment. about 700 delegates and auxiliary members attended the 34th annual encampment.
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Eau Claire
Clarence Kilmer
Viroqua
Wisconsin
Monticello Social Notes Highlight Weekend Visits
Fred C Marty Lawrence and Carl Dick drove to Independence Iowa Sunday to meet Mr and Mrs Alvin Kelling and daughter and Mrs Anna Kelling of Goldfield Iowa The Martys were joined home by Mrs Kelling who will spend the summer with them and relatives Donald Schuler Wisconsin summer school student spent weekend with parents Mr and Mrs Adam Schuler Others visited include Mr and Mrs Joe Gmar and Mrs Cora Elmer New Glarus Mrs Emma Freitags Sunday guests Afternoon callers were Mr and Mrs Paul Oppliger and family New Glarus Mr and Mrs Robert Holcomb Sr visited Mrs Kate Karlen and Mrs Barbara Lipchow Monroe Charles Rolph and Lorie Marie spent the weekend with her parents Mr and Mrs Jacob Schmoker Edgerton
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Fred C. Marty
Lawrence
Carl Dick
Independence
Alvin Kelling
Anna Kelling
Goldfield
Martys
Kelling
Donald Schuler
University of Wisconsin
Adam Schuler
Joe Gmar
Cora Elmer
New Glarus
Emma Freitag
Paul Oppliger
Robert Holcomb Sr
Kate Karlen
Barbara Lipchow
Monroe
Charles Rolph
Lorie Marie
Jacob Schmoker
Edgerton
Legion Officers Installed at Monroe Home
The Monroe Legion hosted a joint installation of officers Friday evening. Attendees included Albert Knobel James Dooley Orville Anderson Clarence Blumer Albert J Marty Ed Quade Don Root Raphel Bowers John Zimm erman Joe Blumer R W Woelffer Sr and Thomas Runkle.
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Legion
Monroe Legion
Albert Knobel
James Dooley
Orville Anderson
Clarence Blumer
Albert J. Marty
Ed Quade
Don Root
Raphel Bowers
John Zimmerman
Joe Blumer
R. W. Woelffer Sr
Thomas Runkle
Adam Schuler
Beth
Madison
Walter Marty
Belleville
Rose Leonard
Robert Holcomb
Beverly Babler
Herman Baber
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Monroe Evening Times
Monroe, Wisconsin
Monroe Evening Times CO
Emery A. Odell
The
Associated Press
Inland Daily Press Association
Audit Bureau of Circulation
Stephenson County
Lil
Editorial
Mary Ellen
Evening Times
Marie Derendinger
Monticello
Lawrence H. Rosa
Evansville
Ferne M. Deininger
Juda
Ralph R. Bridge
Margaret Maurer
Casper Hefty
Jacob Waldecker
Freeport
Philip F. LaFollette
Granville Lewis
W. S. Schempp
Brod
Decatur Park
William Parks
Hampton
Ohio
Village
R. B. Clark
Board of Education
M. Alice Treat
F. W. Kehl
Monroe Military Band
Lake Park
Mary Frame
Charles Whitehead
Cadiz
Fred Snyder
North America
Buddy Timber
Washington, D.C
Tecra Onroe
Wis
VFW
C. D. Curtis
Georgia
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IGA
Lorna Doone
Shortcake
Nabisco
Sunkist
Montgomery Electric
Browntown
Robert E
Zuercher
Agency
Modern Distributors, Inc
So. Park St
Madison, Wis
Park St
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