St. Clare Plans Air Conditioning Of Surgical Units
St. Clare hospital will install year round air conditioning in the second floor surgery area. The $70,000 project, funded by the Emery A. and Amelia B. Odell Gift, covers four major surgery rooms plus related facilities and staff areas. Construction will be led by Hutter Construction Co. with John F. Ahern Co. handling HVAC work, and work starts after equipment delivery.
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St. Clare
St. Clare Hospital
M. Bernard
Toy
Emery A
Amelia B. Odell
Monroe Evening Times
Monroe
R. D. Rodwell
Milwaukee
Hutter Construction Co
Fond du Lac
John F. Ahern Co
Kohli Sells Jewelry Store to Associate Pandow
Charles R. Kohli after 46 years in the jewelry trade announces sale of his business to Stephen Pandow who will retire after assisting in store operations. Kohli, veteran of Mexican border service and World War I, remains connected as he moves from the Goetz theater building. Pandow, son of Louis Pandow of Monroe, has worked with Kohli since 1946.
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Charles R. Kohli
Stephen Pandow Kohli
Pandow
W. Kemerick
Orangeville
Kohli
Goetz Theater
Emerick
Janesville
Milwaukee
Defiance
France
Robert Kohli
Thomas Menees
Madison, Tenn
Daniel Kohli
Seattle
Kathleen
Florida
Louis Pandow
Monroe
Wern Farms Dairy Joins Borden Affiliate
Wern Farms, a large Wisconsin dairy, announced it will affiliate with the Borden Co. which will handle milk processing and distribution. Owners Homer and Chester Williams will continue to manage farm and dairy operations.
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Wern Farms
Borden
Waukesha
Wisconsin
Borden Co
Homer
Chester Williams
Barkley Suffered Snub in 1952 Bid
James Marlow recalls Alben W Barkley seeking the presidency in 1952. Labor leaders rejected him as too old at Chicago. He later delivered a unifying convention speech and died the next day after a heart attack following his vice presidency term ending in 1953.
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James Marlow
Washington
Sen
Alben W. Barkley
Washington and Lee University
Kentuky
Kentucky
Earle C. Clements
Ant
Barkley
House of the Lord
Chicago
Truman
Democratic Party
Stock Prices Fall Amid Mixed Early Trading
New York markets showed a moderate decline with widespread losses near midday. Some signs of recovery emerged as several issues posted fractional gains while most stocks slipped a couple of points overall.
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New York
Flag Raising Rites Mark Loyalty Day Observance
The flag at the Courthouse was raised at 9 a.m. by a VFW color guard and two color bearers. Walter Schild, Louis Oostdik, Alois Beer, Virgil Wilkins and post members participated, with a 5 p.m. flag retirement ceremony. Citizens were urged to renew the pledge of allegiance as part of the observance. County service office provided music and William Lanz trumpet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Veterans of Foreign Wars
Walter Schild
VFW
Louis Oostdik
Alois Beer
Virgil Wilkins
Schild
County Service Office
William Lanz
Mrs Burkhalter Stricken in Home in Monroe
Mrs. Burkhalter died at 6 15 p.m. at her Monroe home after a year of illness. Born Elizabeth Neuenschwander in Switzerland on July 6 1851, she married Jacob Burkhalter in 1887 and migrated to America in 1887. Survivors include daughter Mrs Ida Lundgren and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services Thursday at 2 p.m. at Shriner Neushwander funeral home with Rev Paul C Kehle. burial in Greenwood.
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Jacob Burkhalter
1Sth Street
Elizabeth Neuenschwander
Schuepbach Bei Signau
Canton Bern
Switzerland
Fred and
Magdalina Meier Neuenschwander
Burgdorf
America
Monroe
Mr. Burkhalter
Arnold Rohrer
Burkhalter
Adolf Angliker
St. John's Evangelical and Reformed Church
Women’s Aid Society
Ida Lundgren
Rose Hanny
Shriner-Neushwander
Paul C. Kehle
Greenwood
U S Warns Reds On Refugee Cases
The United States censured Poland over attempts to pressure Polish refugees in the United States to return to the Iron Curtain. The State Department handed ambassador Romuald Spasowski a note accusing officials of coercive tactics, including unsolicited visits and letters from relatives. The note asserts U S rights to asylum and rejects coercion. Separately, two Russians with the U N delegation were expelled for aiding five Soviet seamen to return home.
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Washington
United States
State Department
Red
Poland
Romiuald Spasowski
Spasowski
U.S
Soviet Union
United Nations
Gypsies Clash Prompts Sheriff Escort in New Glarus Woods
About 70 Gypsies fought in the New Glarus Woods roadside park over relations with a man's wife. Sheriff Samuel F. Humbel had officers escort both factions to the county line toward Dubuque and toward Chicago after the brawl. Charles Gardner, the New Glarus police chief, helped restore order.
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Sheriff Department
New Glarus Woods
Samuel F. Humbel
Dubuque
Chicago
Charles Gardner
New Glarus
New Glarus Voters to Decide Five School Issues Friday
Voters in New Glarus will cast ballots on five questions regarding the school building program. The issues cover rescinding a 1954 motion, designating a high school site, choosing between two sites, and borrowing funds from the state trust fund for the site and for the high school building.
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Kittleson
Babler
First National Observes 100th Birthday Tributes
Marine Corps probes night march tragedy at Parris Island where Staff Sgt. Matthew McKeon faced court martial over six recruits drowning in a South Carolina swamp. General Pate orders reform of recruit training and stricter supervision to prevent hazing and improper discipline.
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Washington
Marine Corps
Matthew McKeon
South Carolina
Worcester
Mass
Corps
McKeon
Randolph McCall Pate
J. C. Burger
Parris Island
S.C
Pate
Keon
Ribbon Creek
Navy
Marines
Marine Recruit Training Center
San Diego
Calif
Marine Court of Inquiry
Court of Inquiry
Alabama and DC voters weigh Democratic party lines
Residents in Alabama and the District of Columbia voted in primaries as Democratic hopefuls campaigned across the nation. The Alabama race centered on a three way bid for national committeeman with segregation and states rights debates shaping the contest.
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Associated Press
Alabama
District of Columbia
Ruias
James E. Folsom
C. W. McKay Jr
Roy D. McCord
Gadsden
Folsom
McKay
Supreme Court
U. S
Sen
Hill
John Crommelin
Jail Committee Sets Courthouse Meeting On Jail Plans
The Jail Committee of the County Board will meet at 1 15 p m Thursday in the Courthouse to review specifications for a new county jail. The county voted to build a jail not to exceed 200000 during the April board session and will decide the site. Leo M Ties said John W Steinmann the Monticello architect will outline well and facility plans and may begin work soon. Mayor Brooks J Dunwiddie will be invited to attend. The committee will also consider whether county shops remain a possible site amid zoning concerns.
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County Board
Leo M. Ties
John W. Steinmann
Monticello
Ties
Steinmann
Brooks J. Dunwiddie
New Glarus Salutes First National Bank For Aid to Colonists
A centennial tribute from the Bank of New Glarus to the First National Bank of Monroe lauds its role in aiding New Glarus settlers during the first fifty years. J. S. Urben signs the letter praising loans to pioneer farmers and offering encouragement during hardship. The message hopes for another century of growth and service.
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New Glarus
First National Bank
First National Bank of
Monroe
Bank of New
Ludlow
Glarus
Centennial Ball Details Outlined
The Brodhead Centennial Ball will be held Saturday night at the high school gym. Jerry Hartman's Polka Band plays old and modern music. Rev and Mrs Wilbur Leatherman lead the grand march. The queen and princess will be introduced. Music by Tinker's Hot Shots and the barber shop quartet. Sisters of the Swish sponsor event.
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Rodhead
Jerry Hartman
Roger Bernstein
Wilbur Leatherman
Tinker
Hot Shots
Barber‘shop
Gilbert Swartz
Joe Keller
Paul Haroldson
J. K. Hanson
School Vocal Concert Set by Monroe Schools
The annual concert by the Monroe Senior and Junior high mixed and girls choruses takes place at 8 p.m. on May 8. Mrs. Mabel C. Viel will direct about 200 voices across four choral groups in the Springtime song fest. Accompaniments are by Shirley Montgomery for the Senior group and Enid Spring for the Junior group.
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Monroe
Mabel C. Viel
Shirley Montgomery
Enid
First National Bank of Monroe Plans Major Remodeling
The First National Bank of Monroe marks its 100th anniversary with plans for a complete remodel and expansion. Roy F. Burmeister said preliminary plans by Stanley Howe have been submitted for bids, including removing upper floors to create a one floor building on the historic site that housed the Bank of Monroe since the mid 1800s.
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First National Bank of Monroe
First National
Bank of Monroe
Roy F. Burmeister
Stanley Howe
Ime
United States
First National Bank of Chicago to remodel Monroe building
The First National Bank of Chicago sent 100 red roses to the lobby and outlined plans for a modernization project at the Monroe building. The redesigned bank will add a new directors room in the basement, drive-in style features, expanded banking area, and public meeting space, delaying the centennial observance until completion.
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First National
First National Bank of Chicago
Chicago
Monroe
First National Bank
Geigel
Bank of Monroe
Walve
Karlen
G. E. Zuercher
Delbert Folgate
Marie Blum
Mr. Burmeister
L. J. Schroeder
Frank Menehan
17Th Avenue
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C.R. Kohli
Monroe Bowling Association
Turner Hall
Victor I. Carson
Walter A. Johnson
Lucius F. Smith
E. H. Schober
Eddie Pickett
William Rees
Rolland R. Etter
R. W. Bahr
G. L. Redman
Otto Rupnow
Max Share. Johnson
Kegler
Times
Virginia
St. Louis
Thomas B. Stanley
Robert Munger
John J. Gravatt
Episcopal
Dorothy Brower
Paducah
Carleton Hadley
Dwight Eisenhower
Richard Nixon
Adlai Stevenson
John Sparkman
Palmer Welsh
Norman Fries
John Steinman
George Hartman
Marshall Ingwell
Board of | Education
Chief of Marines
Sergeant
Madison
Hurley
Wisconsin Supreme Court Today
Lake Lavina
Ralph H. Wenger
The
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Wenger
Dixie
Estes Kefauver
Kefauver
Eisenhower
Radiowtv
Pensacola
North Atlantic Treaty Organization
Association of Free Nations
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