School Board approves exchange plan changes and home econ studies
The Board of Education approved continuation of the exchange program on a revised basis and study of home economics in junior high. They signed contracts with teachers by March 21, and approved salary adjustments for 1960 61 totaling about 22 000 with 3 000 more for fringe benefits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Education
Lloyd Nielsen
North Adams
Mass
John F. Caradine
D. J. Huenink
Huenink
F. B. Luebchow
Bruce Patterson
Board
Oregon Senator Richard Neuberger Dies at 47
Sen. Richard L. Neuberger of Oregon dies at 1:30 a.m. after a cerebral hemorrhage at his Portland home. The Democrat, who had just battled cancer, had filed for re election last week and had been home since January recovering from illnesses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portland
Ore
Richard L. Neuberger
Oregon
Easter Seals Drive Launches March 17 in Monroe Area
The 1960 Easter Seal campaign runs March 17 through April 17 in Monroe and nearby Albany Browntown Julo and Woodford communities. Mrs. Lloyd Nielsen of the Monroe Jaycettes says over 5 000 Monroe homes will receive mailings to support services for crippled children and adults, marking 39 years of Easter Seal activity in the region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monroe
Albany
Browntown
Jutlo
Woodford
Lloyd Nielsen
Monroe Jaycettes
Kennedy Wins Higher Prestige With Ballot Total
Sen Kennedy posts record New Hampshire primary tally 42,909 in Democratic vote while Nixon tops GOP with 65,077. Nixon’s surge boosts credibility and Kennedy gains center-stage eligibility ahead of Wisconsin primary. Kennedy says results solidify support but will not trigger a Wisconsin campaign push, plans to vote on civil rights filibuster.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Sen
Kennedy
New Hampshire
Nixon
Massachusetts
Eisenhower
Madison
University of Wisconsin
Wisconsin
Humphrey
Democratic Club
Washington
Senate
Brodhead Names Bjork and Synstegard for Mayor
In Brodhead special primary results George A. Bjork Monroe restaurant operator and Carl Synstegard incumbent were nominated for mayor for the April 5 ballot. Bjork received 200 votes Synstegard 163 and Frank Mauerman 157. Mauerman a former Brodhead mayor and alderman. Lynstegard is completing a second mayoral term.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brodhead
George A. Bjork
Monroe
Carl Synstegard
Bjork
Synstegard
Frank Mauerman
Mauerman
Lynstegard
Final 1960 March of Dimes total rises above $9,000
Alfred E. Green reports the county March of Dimes total for 1960 will exceed $9,000 with increases from Kantra Night Mothers March and rural solicitation. Airlift loss from last year and toll bridge revenues affected totals. Brodhead pending final figures. Rural drive surpasses $2,000 with new door-to-door method and school dime cards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alfred E. Green
Green
Brodhead
W. A. Bender
Bender
County Board Advances Uniform Zoning Law and Budget tweaks
The County Board approved a highway zoning ordinance 19 to 14 by secret ballot and deferred matters to town boards for ratification. The plan restricts new structures within setback limits but allows certain repairs and reviews hardship cases. Additional actions include hospital updates, equipment purchases, fund transfers for teachers, jail visits, and an institute trip for officials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph D. Viney
Third Ward
C. S. Pierce
First Ward
Brodhead
Pierce
Hospital Building Committee
Clarno
Jefferson Townships
Ray E. Kundert
Ralph J. Kundert
Institute On Statistics
Milwaukee
Stanley W. Howe
Fred Baertschi
Albany
Agriculture Committee
Total Calls For Election Figures Sets Record At Times
The Monroe Evening Times reports 356 election result calls handled by its telephone staff in two hours during yesterday's mayoralty primary. The service ran 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., beating previous totals though a 1956 presidential night saw more calls in longer hours.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monroe Evening Times
Times
Edward O. Lee Dies at 47 in Wisconsin
Edward O. Lee 47 of Decatur died yesterday at St. Clare hospital after months of illness. A 20 year employee of the State Department of Agriculture, he was born February 11, 1913 in Merrillan Wisconsin. Survived by wife Louise Plath two daughters and a son. service Friday at 1 30 p.m. at Newcomer funeral home Monroe with Rev Paul Gibson officiating. Burial Greenwood cemetery Brodhead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward O. Lee
Decatur
St. Clare Hospital
Lee
State Department of Agriculture
Merrillan
Wis
Oscar Lee
Emma Meyer
Louise Plath
Pittsville
Monroe
Loyal
Soda Springs
Idaho
Stanley Douglas
Gregory Foesch
Brodhead
Terry
Milwaukee
Robert Lee
Wauwatosa
Arthur Luellwitz
Masonic Lodge
Brodhead Eub Church
Eighth Graders Face Tests for Monroe High Enrollment
Eighth graders aiming to enroll at Monroe high school next fall will take a series of achievement tests at the high school at 8 45 a m Monday. Principal Lloyd Nielsen notes the tests mark the start of a week long spring vacation and that rural school buses will not run. Parents should arrange transportation. Testing should wrap about 2 30 p m Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monroe High School
Lloyd Nielsen
Nielsen
Schiller and Evans Lead City Mayor Primary in Evans
Incumbent Schiller won a likely record primary with 41 percent and 1,131 votes, beating Orville Evans who had 689. Evans will resign his Sixth Ward seat as candidates advance to the April 5 mayoral contest. Laeser and Humbel were eliminated for mayor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Victor N. Schiller
Orville R. Evans
Schiller
Evans
Robert Skattum
Oscar P.leck
Sebastian Laeser Jr
Samuel F. Humbel
Donald Daley
Laeser
Humbel
First Ward
Third
Fourth Ward
Fifth Ward
Sixth Ward
Seventh Ward
Eighth Ward
Sylvester
Monroe
Brodhead
Rescue Team Nears Miners Trapped Four Miles Underground
Logan WV A rescue crew worked behind a mine fire that trapped 18 miners for over 24 hours. An Island Creek Coal Co spokesman said the fire was under control and bypassed, perhaps via a parallel tunnel. He said the team should be within 500 feet of the trapped men.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Logan
W. Va
Island Creek Coal Co
Swiss Mart Steady Demand Fair to Good
Wisconsin cheese market reports steady to steady with demand fair to good and generally balanced supplies. Prices show cheddar blocks and daisies in the mid to high 30s, Swiss blocks around 41 to 43 in various grades, with other varieties in the mid to low 30s.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madison
Wisconsin
Kimbrel Resigns Welfare Post for Beloit Senior Home
Charles W. Kimbrel will resign as director of the county welfare department effective next Wednesday to become administrator of a private home for the aged in Rock County. He and his wife Theresa Engler will move to Beloit around early April. Mrs. Kathryn Ball is named acting director.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles W. Kimbrel
Rock County
Beloit
John
Kathryn) Ball
Kimbrel
Effie Wenger
Co-ops Course Set for Monroe Event
Monroe hosts one of five short courses by the Wisconsin Council of Agriculture Cooperatives for cooperative leaders. The 9 30 am to 3 49 pm program on Thursday March 17 at Turner Hall features Raymond Mischler USDA general counsel on co op taxation and refunds and UW economists Clodius and Scharrs on price trends and policy. Myron E Jeglum is chairman with several dairy and cooperative leaders among the speakers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monroe
Wisconsin Council of Agriculture Co-operative
Turner Hall
Myron E. Jeglum
Raymond J. Mischler
Washington, D.C
USDA
Robert Clodius
Department of Agricultural Economics
University of Wisconsin
Marvin Scharrs
Milo K. Swanton
Wisconsin Council of Agriculture Co-op
E. Juers
Ray Steidl
Equity Co-op Livestock Sales Association
Ralph M. Cooper
Council
Eastern DC6 Skids on Runway. 46 Aboard Unhurt
An Eastern Airlines DC6 with 46 people aboard slid off a runway at St. Louis Municipal Airport during a snowstorm after landing from New York. A nose wheel collapsed but no injuries were reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ST. Louis
Eastern Airlines
New York
Luebke and Moss Win Nomination for 12th Judicial Circuit
Incumbent circuit judge Arthur L. Luebke and Janesville attorney Howard H. Moss won nomination for the 12th judicial circuit in a primary. Luebke led with 11 290 votes districtwide, Moss received 5 616, and Peterson 3 836. Green Rock and Jefferson counties favored Luebke, Beloit and Janesville backed him strongly, while Monroe boosted Peterson. Largest margins: York Township, Monroe turnout strong due to local contests and referenda in Beloit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur L. Luebke
Janesville
Howard H. Moss
12Th Judicial Circuit
Green County
Marshall L. Peterson
Monroe
Luebke
Harry S. Fox
Moss
Peterson
Beloit
Green, Rock
Jefferson
Rock County
Rock
Jefferson County
Sylvester Township
Brooklyn Township
Belleville
York Township
Spray Meeting To Be Thursday
University of Wisconsin speakers Donald Peterson E H Fisher and Orrin Berge will address a countywide spray meeting at 1 p m in the New Glarus elementary school gymnasium tomorrow Peterson covers weed control with chemicals Fisher discusses insect control chemicals and Berge explains proper use of spray machines The event is sponsored by the Little Sugar River and Swiss Valley Watershed Associations Pet Milk Co New Glarus High School agriculture department County Extension Service and Green County Agricultural Chest
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Donald Peterson
E. H. Fisher
Orrin Berge
University of Wisconsin
Glarus
Peterson
Fisher
Berge
Little Sugar River
Swiss Valley Watershed Associations
Pet Milk Co
The
New Glarus High School Agriculture Department
County Extension Service
Green County Agricultural Chest
Crushed by Bull Claims 37 Year Old Man
Herman Zimmer, 37, was killed Tuesday when a bull charged him as he entered an exercise pen. The animal crushed him against a fence, authorities said.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lancaster
Herman Zimmer
Zimmer
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Carl Marty Sr
Marty
Herbert T. Summeril
Sen. Neuberger
Hampshire
Robert L. Skattum
Oscar P. Leck
Skattum
Circuit Court
Theresa A. Engler
Diane Marie
Kimbrel and Family
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