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Newspaper
Monroe Evening Times
Location
Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
May 05, 1958
Page
2
An editorial complains about drivers circling Monroe’s public square during peak traffic. It calls for courtesy to let blocked motorists back into traffic, noting the waste of fuel and confusion hindering business activity.
Experts note signs of a possible upturn with trims in inventories nearing completion and rising output in industry and agriculture. The job total has increased by 596 000 to about 62 907 000, while unemployment stays above five million.
Sidewalk flag displays lag as Monroe conducts an intensive promotional event with local retailers. On the second day only a few flags were visible and opening day had even less participation. Officials urge daily flag displays through next Saturday to boost visitor interest.
In the Presidio area the Rio Grande has dwindled to a trickle after heavy rains stalled by drought. Farmers relying on the river for irrigation face reduced flow as work slows. Local want ads reflect economic strain as water scarcity bites the region.
Ten years ago Lt Theodore J Burgy was named commander of Co K local National Guard unit on May 5 1948 succeeding Capt Wilbur E Deininger who became battalion planning and training officer in the Second Battalion. The item also notes obituaries and other local history items from 25 and 40 years ago.
The Wisconsin University board of regents granted honorary degrees at the May meeting to Mayor Frank P. Zeidler of Milwaukee university president Dr. E. B. Fred and Dr Wilder G Penfield of McGill University Montreal. Zeidler is the first UW Milwaukee graduate to receive the honor. Penfield founded the Montreal Neurological Institute and is a leading brain surgeon who once taught in Hudson Wisconsin. The Regents also approved an institute for research in the humanities with a 150000 dollar annual budget funded mainly by gifts. Additional local appointments are listed for pool staff and city committees.
Louis Wyss president of the Village Board named committees at the regular meeting Friday night. The board voted to raise the street commissioner’s salary to 375 dollars per month. Shirley Wood-
Madison Wisconsin counties must file qualifying highway projects by June 1 to access about 9.8 million dollars in emergency funds under a new federal act. Harold L Plummer chair of the state Highway Commission outlined the 13 million dollar total with county 1 for 2 matching. Projects must be under contract by December 1 1958 and counties should arrange to raise one third of matching aid. If not the federal government will lend two ninths of the total while counties cover one ninth. Loans would reduce 1960 61 aids. Counties must exhaust 1956 50 50 aids before emergency funds. About 2.5 million remains unspent from 1956 aids. Regular 1958 aids totaling 12.5 million over two years on a 50 50 basis will be available July 1. The state has about seven million in emergency projects ready to bid in June with urban projects prioritized if counties fail to submit preliminary plans. Plummer said projects may be moved from 1959 if needed and counties will be notified July 1 whether included.
Workers at the farm implements firm approved a new contract after three failed strike votes. The agreement provides a wage increase of 12 to 20 cents an hour.
One hundred twelve merchants contribute merchandise prizes totaling 1332.20 for the Monroe New Car and Truck Dealers Association slogan contest. Buyers must submit 25 word slogans starting I bought a car or truck in Monroe now because. first winner Charles R. Coole bought a car from Marty-Ripp Chevrolet.
A long listing of street level shops and firms names several merchants including Kingdon's service A F Rote Lumber Co Good Miller ice cream Green County House Harry Schindler's service Tom's super service Wainwright pharmacy Monroe bakery Eaton and Felder Heeb Co Baker's book store Germann's grocery Burnell's shop Drapery House Kubly paint store Phillips and Smith Ault's furniture A and P market Lanz hardware Ruf's confectionery.
A pilot aboard an incoming air liner spotted a home on fire along the St. Johns River. Firemen arrived too late to save the $45,000 suburban house.
Mrs. Myrtle Klein 74 Gratiot area resident died Saturday after a long illness at Darlington hospital. Last rites set for 1 30 p m tomorrow at Gratiot Methodist Church. Ayres funeral home Gratiot handling arrangements. Survived by daughter Luella Phillips Roxana Illinois. sons Earl Los Angeles Floyd Santa Cruz California Henry Montana. nine grandchildren and one great grandchild.
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