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Newspaper
Monroe Evening Times
Location
Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jun 29, 1960
Page
2
City officials volunteers and contractors rush to complete Gen. Nathan F. Twining park before the dedication. Rain delays thin but volunteers and organizational gifts accelerate progress, drawing statewide notice and reflecting Monroe’s civic pride.
The president summarized his Far East visit as largely successful despite a Japanese incident. He indicated no more peace missions before his term ends, though he would travel again within seven months if needed to promote free world unity. Washington figures weigh his legacy amid election tensions.
Richard G. Harvey Jr of Racine formally entered the First Congressional District race by filing nomination papers with Secretary of State Robert C. Zimmerman in Madison. The 49 year old former Racine County district attorney and longtime Republican activist vowed an aggressive campaign to win the nomination and to speak out on issues clearly.
The term Wilhelmina is described as a Teutonic word meaning a resolute helmet. It references a Germanic linguistic origin and suggests a name or designation tied to protective headgear.
Supporters vow to present William Gibbs McAdoo at the June 29 1920 Democratic convention despite strong opposition. A West Washington Street paving project stalls again due to cement shortages or rail traffic ties. A New Glarus resident fights clearance to Camp Grant claiming desertion charge arose from draft record mixups and prior availability for service.
Fifty years ago, farmers predicted hay would jump to 25 dollars a ton this winter if Green County misses June rainfall. Knight of Strathmore owner George Bleiler agrees to enter his four year old colt for Wisconsin half mile record trials after the July 4 baseball game at the fairgrounds, reclaiming the state mark set by a prior three year old. J P Weimer family returns from Kansas City visit with Mr and Mrs F W Galle. Ernest Schmid family leaves for Portland Oregon to start a new home.
Mrs. Etta Brinkman 77 of Pecatonica Ill died yesterday in Rockford Memorial hospital. Services set for Friday at 2 p.m. at Pecatonica Methodist Church with Rev. Donald Keck. graveside service Saturday at 2 p.m. in Woodlawn Cemetery Alta Iowa. No visitation. Survived by four daughters Mrs. Mearl Brinkman Mrs. Melvin Math Mrs. La Vere Althafer and Mrs Roger of Pecatonica two sons Leslie Alta Ia a brother W H Rice Ruppert Ida seven grandchildren and two great grandchildren. Her husband Otto Brinkman died March 27 1939.
A simple no bake pie uses a graham crust and strawberry pudding mix with milk and vanilla ice cream. After beating the ingredients, pour into the crust and chill in the refrigerator freezer compartment. Top with whipped cream and fresh or frozen strawberries. Call 3 for an Adtaker.
Mrs C R Mackey 57, formerly of Monroe and born in Dubuque, died last Thursday in Dubuque after a long illness. She married Clarence R. Mackey in Freeport in 1923. Surviving are her husband, two daughters and five grandchildren in Elizabeth New Jersey, and 11 siblings with several brothers in the Mt Horeb area.
An African pygmy crafts an antidote using forest herbs to counter the bite of the Africa mamba. The tale contrasts the swift death feared by Westerners with local knowledge that neutralizes venom.
Glenn Winslow about 40 a city street employee and part time police officer is to undergo surgery at Memorial Hospital after a tractor wheel rolled over his right leg while he was mowing on city property recently acquired from the Ilius Estate at Clay and Louisa streets. He apparently fell from the tractor.
Albany special report says Lawrence Dunphy, 37, was run over by a hay wagon yesterday after slipping from its draw bar. X rays to be taken today. The accident happened late yesterday morning as he and a helper were unloading before rain.
Albany Times Special reports Mrs Myrta Parkin aged 89 a Brooklyn native died yesterday afternoon in a Juneau hospital after a long illness She had lived in Evansville 55 years and taught in Green County rural schools before her 1901 marriage to Charles E Parkin who died in 1946 She leaves two sons Arleigh and James Madison a daughter Mrs John Rexwinkle Waupun three grandchildren and three great grandchildren Services set for 2 p m tomorrow at Roderick Ward funeral home Evansville burial Maple Hill cemetery.
Madison reports the State Board of Health confirmed Wisconsin had three poliomyelitis cases for 1960, unchanged from the prior period. No new cases were listed for the week ending June 18, indicating a stagnant early summer situation.
A Janesville Sand and Gravel Co. truck stalled on Highways 11 18 a mile east of Monroe at 5 17 p m forcing one way traffic for 2 1/2 hours. An out of service tractor was being unloaded at the new agricultural building site east of the jail. A deer was struck by a car on County Trunk H near N in front of the John Elmer farm early today. sheriff advised.
William A. Sunderman 59, Route 2 farmer, died at 11 30 am yesterday in Freeport after funeral arrangements by Offenheiser. He is survived by a son W S Sunderman of Freeport. Reverend Robert Ahrendt to officiate at Ebenezer United Church of Christ in Loran with burial in the church cemetery. There will be no visitation.
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