Monroe Girl Named Green County Dairy Queen Finalist
Mary Ann Sacker, 11, from Monroe, was selected as a Green County Dairy Queen finalist after a county contest run June 1 to last Saturday. Judges also named Bergene Riemer of Brodhead as a finalist. other communities and events across the county culminate in a Saturday parade and Daily Day banquet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monroe
Mary Ann Sacker
Ralph Sacker
Route 2
County Agricultural
Deena Speich
Audrey Beach
Miss Sacker
Robert Davies
Farm Bureau
Eugene Proessel
SCS
Jerome Uetz
Juda
Brodhead
Decatur Lake Country Club
Bergene Riemer
Ben Riemer
Miss Riemer
Dianne Klemm
Wilbur Klemm
Judy Bliss
Marshall Bliss
Lloyd Iverson
Chamber of Commerce
Bruce Timm
Dwight Newcomer
Dean Peterson
Chamber
Shirley E. Albany
Browntown
Luann Guttmer
Barbara Severson
Elaine Sampson
Kathy Mcguire
Cheryl Marty
Monticello
Main Street
Commercial Club
Village Hall
Belleville
New Glarus
Candace Buehl
Robert Buehl
Madison Television
Channel 3
USDA Ignored Estes Warnings Senate hearing cites 1960 alert on cotton deals
Senate investigators disclosed that the Agriculture Department had advance notice that Billie Sol Estes cotton acreage schemes violated law. Witness Kamerick said Texas farm aid officials later approved all disputed deals, while Washington did not intervene. The Estes case links to the wider scandal probe as trial delays in Pecos, Texas continue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Senate
Agriculture Department
Billie Sol Estes
Paul E. Kamerick
Senate Investigations
Estes
Texas
H.L. Manwaring
Kamerick
FBI
Freeman
Pecos
Tex
Reeves County
J. H. Starley
West Texas
Blackhawk Picnic Set for July 7-8 at Woodford
The 22nd annual Blackhawk Picnic will be held at Woodford over July 7 and 8. Highlights include a Saturday amateur show and rides, a Sunday 10:30 a.m. girls softball game between Montgomery Electric and South Wayne, a Sunday afternoon variety show with Gene Bloom's Melody Masters and others, and Junior Rugh's Country Music Jamboree at 8 p.m. Sunday. The grounds lie at the east edge of Woodford.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blackhawk
Woodford
Montgomery Electric
South Wayne
Gene Bloom
Melody Masters
Pretenders
Monroe
Leo Peterson
Coney Island Four
Terry Ellingson
Mervin Hintz
Fred Wolff
Junior Rugh
Dancing and Swimming Night at Recreation Park Tonight
Family Night offers square dancing on the tennis courts starting at 7 30 p m with Fritz Wittner as caller for all ages. A free two hour swim from 6 30 to 8 30 p m includes lessons for teens and adults, plus games and activities. Lifesaving classes run 7 30 to 9 30 p m while attendance at the pool yesterday reached 1393 for a season total of 13407.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Recreation Park
Fritz Wittner
Thomas Norager
Stock Market Sags Amid Uncertain Trade
New York stocks edged lower in late trading with moderate turnover about 4.63 million shares. Most major issues posted fractional losses, some fell a point or more, while many remained unchanged or edged up as traders faced uncertainty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Senate kills switch as Republicans push district plan
The Republican majority in the State Senate forced passage of a congressional redistricting plan after rejecting a Democratic amendment to move Green County into the Third District. The 19 to 9 vote fell along party lines amid heated debate over GOP politicking and potential court involvement. Debate on district realignment was to continue later.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Green County
Senate
Lynn Stalbaum
Racine
Kenosha
Rock County
Walworth County
Earl Morton
Carl Thompson
Dstoughton
Morton
Clifford Krueger
Merrill
GOP
Wisconsin
Lester Johnson
Black River Falls
Waukesha County
Milwaukee
Stalbaum
Alfred Laun
Kiel
Laun
Federal Court
Judges Set Monday Deadline for Wisconsin Reapportionment
Federal judges led by F Ryan Duffy order the Wisconsin Legislature to pass a fair constitutional reapportionment by Monday with a possible court-appointment of a master if needed. Democratic leader Robert Huber condemns the GOP bill as flawed and vows to block unless amendments are made. Republican Assembly leaders claim the deadline is doable if Democrats stop obstruction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madison
Assembly
Robert Huber
West Allis
U.S
Appeals Court
F. Ryan ‘Duffy
Milwaukee
Patrick T. Stone
Kenneth Grubb
Atty
John W. Reynolds
Reynolds
Wisconsin
Huber
School District Realignments Approved In Adams Township
Bat Hollow rural district in Adams Township moves to Argyle district after a joint Green and Lafayette Counties meeting at Browntown school. Remaining Watson district portion joins Monroe district, with part previously attached to South Wayne. James McGuire’s petition to detach from Argyle and attach to Monroe granted, effective July 31. other annexations take effect July 1 under state law.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bat Hollow
Adams Township
Argyle
Green
Lafayette County
Browntown
Watson
Monroe
South Wayne
James McGuire
McGuire
Nelson Cuts Conservation Fleet to One Hundred Cars
Gov Nelson approves 100 cars for State Conservation Department. The agency had asked for 202 vehicles to outfit wardens and staff traveling over 15 000 miles yearly. They say a 202 car fleet would save about 148 000 dollars annually.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madison
Nelson
State Conservation Department
Truman to Receive South Korea Medal for War Decision
The South Korean government will award its highest decoration to former President Harry S. Truman for authorizing American troop deployment to defend against Communist forces in the Korean War.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry
Seoul
South Korea
Harry S. Truman
Schirra Named Pilot for Six Orbit Mercury Flight
NASA announced Walter M. Schirra as pilot for a planned six orbit Mercury mission later this summer. Mission length could reach nine hours with potential landing northeast of Midway Island depending on orbital duration. Gordon Cooper named backup pilot. Deke Slayton and others previously ruled out due to medical tests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
United States
Walter M. Schirra
D. Brainerd Holmes
Civilian Space Agency
U.S
Midway Island
Pacific Ocean
Cape Canaveral
Fla
Midway
National Aeronautics and Nese Administration
NASA
L. Gordon Cooper
Schirra
Navy
Naval Academy At
Annapolis
New Jersey
Donald K
Deke) Slayton
Sparta
Wis
Cooper
Slayton
Project Mercury
Carpenter
Parker Dies at 71 Former Kimberly Clark Leader NAM Speaker
Cola G Parker longtime Kimberly Clark executive and former NAM head died in his sleep at his Menasha home at age 71. Born July 1, 1890 in Monroe he also chaired the Federal Home Loan Bank and led industry groups. Survived by four children including Sumner Parker and Valentine Parker with a wife Mrs Parker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cola G. Parker
Kimberly- Clark Corp
Chamber of Commerce
Menasha
Nazi 1 Association of Manufacturers
Monroe
G. S. Parker
Chippewa Falls
Parker
Kimberly-Clark
Federal Home Loan
Better Roads Urged Rotary Club Hears Alice in Dairyland
Wisconsin's Alice in Dairyland Sylvia Ann Lee toured Green County with Ellen Richardson and G. Fred Galli, visiting cheese factories and a lace shop. Jack Olson, Good Roads official and lieutenant governor candidate, warned Wisconsin highways are deficient, funding shortfalls loom, and interstate safety gains depend on dual highways.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wisconsin
Alice
Wisconsin Good Roads Association
Monroe
G. Fred Galli
Swiss and Limburger Cheese Producers Association
Chalet
N. Dorman and Co
Galli
Miss Lee
Eau Claire
New Glarus
Commercial and Savings Bank
Rotary
Jack Olson
Wisconsin Dells
Olson
Good Roads Association
Wisconsin Goods Roads Association
Commission
National Safety Council
Inter-Service Group Organizes Thursday Meeting
The inter-organization council for civic projects holds its organizing meeting tomorrow at 7 30 p m in the First National Bank community room. Mayor Orville Evans serves as temporary chairman as the Monroe Chamber of Commerce initiated the group. Plans include a welcome home event for Monroe Company B in August.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Inter-Organization Council For Civic Projects
First National Bank
Orville Evans
Monroe Chamber of Commerce
Monroe
Company B
Lutherans Set For Unity Step
Four Lutheran denominations prepare to merge into a single body aligning after closing sessions of their separate conventions. Leaders emphasize unity and the enduring value of each group as merger moves forward. The four involved are United Lutheran Church, Augustana Lutheran Church, American Evangelical Lutheran Church, and the Suomi Synod.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Detroit
Franklin Clark Fry
United Lutheran Church
Malvin H. Lundeen
Augustana Lutheran Church
American Evangelical Lutheran Church
Suomi Synod
Pvt Weir Selected For Army Language School Polish Study
Pvt James Weir son of Dr and Mrs James R Weir has been chosen for 47 week Polish language training at the Army Language School Presidio of Monterey California per local recruiter M Sgt Bettine. He enlisted May 11 for duty with the Army Security Agency and is in basic training at Ft Leonard Wood Missouri.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Weir
James R. Weir
Presidio
Monterey
Calif
Mset
Donald C. Bettine
Weir
Pvt
Army
Army Security Agency
Ft. Leonard Wood
Bettine
Monroe Post Office
U S Moves to Prevent China Red Nationalist Clash
U S diplomacy and naval deployments aim to forestall fighting between Communist China and Nationalist forces. President Kennedy may address Formosa and Quemoy Matsu at a news conference. The Eisenhower era policy allowed Nationalist defense only if Red attack signaled broader invasion. The 7th Fleet operates near Formosa to deter moves against the island stronghold. Admiral Anderson predicts no real trouble in the Formosan Strait.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
U. S
Far East
Red China
China
Kennedy
Formosa
Quemoy
Matsu
Eisenhower
United States
7Th Fleet
Formosan
George W. Anderson Jr
Fukien
State Swiss Market Steady Demand Fair in Madison
Madison Wisconsin cheddar market shows steady prices and fair to good demand. Cheddars trade around 37 to 38 cents, 40 pound blocks 34 to 36 cents, single daisies 34 to 37 cents, long horns 34 to 28 cents, midgets 34 to 38 cents. Swiss operations remain steady with State brand blocks adequate and B and C blocks ample. State 40 to 42 cents, B 37 to 40 cents, C 33 to 36 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madison
Wisconsin
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Mary Sacker
USDA
Mary Sacker Monroe
Dairy Queen
NAM
Geneva
William Brooks
George W. Pearson
Trail
Ore
Sumner
Valentine
Huntington
N.Y
Rotary Club
Chiang
Peiping
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