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Newspaper
Monroe Evening Times
Location
Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jun 27, 1959
Page
2
The Monroe Evening Times announces its publication details with founding owner Emery A Odell and AP membership. Subscription rates are listed for city, Wisconsin, Stephenson County, and outside areas, with office hours and contact information.
The Wisconsin Assembly advances Gov. Nelson income tax withholding by party line vote but rejects a 30 percent surcharge for 1960. The piece argues withholding is a costly, intrusive prepayment tax plan that could raise rates later and affect all workers. It urges Senate leaders to block the scheme and press the governor to curb spending and the state building program.
President Eisenhower vetoes new wheat and tobacco aid measures amid party criticism of the farm program. Texans and Sen. Johnson voice disappointment, while Eisenhower warns the proposals would raise costs and repeat past failures. He cites higher supports, reduced allotments, and fears of a sick system, noting recent abuses.
Milwaukee officials move after harmful pranks at American Motors Corp body plant endanger workers and disrupt assembly lines. Fire hazards, misdirected firefighting, and saboteur acts prompted action as management and union authorities strive to curb the dangerous behavior.
The day’s items include new concrete laid for the courthouse square, death of Mrs. William L. Daly age 82, marriage vows of Miss Mary E. Durner and Russell F. Kundert, and a flood with soil and crop damage after midnight. Also noted are Wayne township’s 100th anniversary celebration on July 4, Monroe firemen testing wetter water, and a political victory for Prime Minister Louis St Laurent’s liberal party.
A faded account critiques ritual banquet coverage by reporters who endured hours of speeches. It recalls Elbert Hubbard’s bold town visit as the sole truly newsworthy banquet moment, leaving the writer liberated to challenge press flattery and seek frank expression.
Brigitte Bardot's sister Mijanou Bardot was signed to play the Devil's mistress in The Private Lives of Adam and Eve. She will arrive from France July 6 for her U S movie debut.
A brief classified ad highlights a chance for new work, housing, or services in the community. It points readers to contact specifics and emphasizes immediacy and accessibility for interested parties.
93 riders competed in Clarno at a trail ride and horse show sponsored by John Drews and Wendell Matzke. Winners across 12 classes received trophies and ribbons, with named victors in each division such as Small pony and Junior Horsemanship winners. A special award honored Barbara Jensen for her pony hitch.
Four colored youths are held for a grand jury on rape charges in a New York court. A doctor testified the 14 year old white victim appeared virgin before the June 18 attack in a schoolyard. Bail remains $25,080 per youth, with a judge later hinting it could rise to $50,000.
Recipe instructions for chocolate brownies using sugar eggs sour cream soda melted chocolate and flour. Mentions dissolving soda in cream and baking at 350 degrees for 30 minutes. Submitted by Mrs Walter E Wyss Monroe.
The Lutheran Church Missouri Synod convention adopted guidance opposing interfaith marriages and premarital agreements that could restrict Lutheran upbringing. Delegates also approved a principle declaring no evidence of racial superiority or inferiority. Detroit to host 1965 triennial. Cleveland to host 1962.
A long dental-like listing tracks birthday greetings for children in Juda Argyle Monticello and surrounding towns, naming dozens of names ages and routes on June 29 through July 4. The second item narrates Puff the deaf cat of the McAnns in Casper Wyoming who responds to light beams for calls and travels with city life cues cited.
Richard Harold Ruchti of 2215 9th Street joined on November 6, 1954, and Randy Eugene Ruchti of the same address joined on September 5, 1958.
A humorous sketch from Our Dumb Animals features Mrs McAnn remarking that any one can put a cat out but it takes a flash light to call Puffin. The piece, dated Massachusetts, reflects lighthearted home scene humor syndicated by Philip J. McAuley.
Mrs Eugene Slotten and sons have returned to York Pa after visiting her parents Mr and Mrs Melvin Streiff and her husband's parents Mr and Mrs Thomas Slotten Mr Horeb Mrs William Bauer Gregory and Susan are at a Girl Scout camp at Wild Rose for five weeks Mrs Bauer is camp nurse Mr and Mrs Darrell Durst left for Massillon O after two weeks with his parents Mr and Mrs John Z Durst Their son John remained with his grandparents most of the summer
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