Editorial warns NATO on Berlin not to yield to Khrushchev threats
The piece argues the United States must show unwavering resolve to defend West Berlin against Soviet pressure. It warns that a separate East German peace treaty would test NATO unity and cautions that Moscow seeks to provoke a crisis without seeking full-scale war. The editorial urges allied resolve and readiness to deter any Berlin seizure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rusk
NATO
United States
West Berlin
Berlin
Khrushchev
Southeast Asia
Kennedy
Kremlin
Moscow
Shepard proves astronauts a rugged space team
Commander Shepard’s peak condition and calm under pressure showcased the toughness and mental alertness of NASA’s space crew. The piece notes Medal of Honor discussion, cites non combat valor precedents like Lindbergh, and asserts Shepard earned a historic place in American history as Project Mercury advances toward space travel goals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alan Shepard
Washington
Shepard
Canaveral
Congress
Charles Lindbergh
Paris
Cmdr
America
Project Mercury
Spec . Com
Ten Years Ago Big Fire Levels Gra-May Store in Freeport
A spectacular fire 10 years ago in Freeport destroyed the Gra-MAY 9, 1951 ham women's apparel store with an estimated loss of 180000 dollars. Also noted were the deaths of Anna Streiff 95 Monticello's oldest resident and Theodore Bertness 72 former Brodhead blacksmith. President Truman promoted Ridgway to full general and local bids opened for Wyss Cheese Co for sale of its limburger factory. Green County’s first woman enlistee Ruth VonArx is listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Freeport
Ham
Anna Streiff
Monticello
Theodore E. Bertness
Brodhead
Orfordville
Truman
Matthew B. Ridgway
MacArthur
Wyss Cheese Co
Co-Op
Green County
Ruth Louise VonArx
Grange Leaders Urge Action On Farm Legislation
The National Grange urges members to press Congress for action on farm bills. Roy Newsom endorses Kennedy plan to craft commodity programs by the secretary of agriculture with a two thirds producer referendum. Members are advised to visit legislators or write respectfully, asking for action and clearly stating support or opposition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
National Grange
Roy Battles
Herschel Newsom
Newsom
Secretary of Agriculture
Farmer Advisory Committee
House of Conress
Battles
Grange
Kennedy Proclaims Sunday Mother's Day
President Kennedy proclaims next Sunday as Mother's Day urging flag display at public buildings and private homes. He calls citizens to express reverent esteem for mothers whose labor and love nurture the nation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Kennedy
Halverson Addresses Rural Youth Group
Ken Halverson soil conservationist spoke to Farm Bureau Young People. He showed slides and a film The Earth is the Lord s. A community service committee of Barbara Kubly Vivian Figi and Karen Haldiman was appointed. Bowling party plans were discussed. Barbara Kubly and Sally Kubly served refreshments. Next meeting is Wednesday June 7 with vesper service and picnic in Twining Park.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ken Halverson
Farm Bureau
Halverson
Barbara Kubly
Vivian Figi
Karen Haldiman
Barbara
Sally Kubly
Twining Park
Mrs. B C Tighe Dies in New York at 75
Services set for Mrs. B C Tighe formerly Jennie Hebenstreit 75 died Friday in New York City. She taught at Columbus and Waunakee high schools and is survived by three daughters two in Chicago one in New York, a son in Bismarck, three brothers in Shullsburg and eight grandchildren.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shullsburg
B. C. Tighe
New York City
St. Matthew’s Catholic Church
O'Flahiity
Tighe
Jennie Hebenstreit
St. Clare Academy
Sinsinawa
University of Wisconsin
Columbus
Waunakee
R. J. Donahoe
Joseph McGah
Chicago
Joan Tighe
Charles
Brennan Confirmed U.S. Attorney for Wisconsin
The Senate approved James B. Brennan a Milwaukee attorney for the eastern district of Wisconsin as U.S. attorney on Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brennan
Washington
James B. Brennan
Milwaukee
U.S
Wisconsin
Senate
Community salutes Mothers and their guiding influence
A local tribute honors mothers for their unselfish efforts and devoted lives. The message praises mothers as first teachers whose patience and kindness help children learn the Golden Rule and live by it.
Films Recorded Shepard Jaunt In Space Capsule
Color films from three automatic cameras in Alan B. Shepard Jr. space capsule capture his view of Earth from 90 to 100 miles up, facial reactions, and instrument panel activity. Periscope shot shows U.S. eastern coastline. Reaction and cockpit cameras provide detailed timing for launch and jettison events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cape Canaveral
Fla
Alan B. Shepard Jr
Shepard
National Aeronautics and Space Administration
United States
Florida
Cape Hatteras
N.C
Louis NeCollins Rites Conducted
Louis NeCollins 51 area farmer died from injuries in an automobile crash three weeks earlier. Services set for 10 a.m. tomorrow at St. Rose Catholic Church with a rosary at 8 p.m. at Haydenshield funeral home. Burial in St. Matthew's cemetery Shullsburg. Survived by wife Katherine Martin two sons Michael and Martin at home mother in law Rosina NeCollins Hal Green and brother Raymond Shullsburg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cuba City
Louis NeCollins
St. Rose Catholic Church
Haydenshield Funeral Home
St. Matthew’s Cemetery
Shullsrg
NeCollins
Katherine Martin
Michael
Martin
Rosina NeCollins
Hal Green
Raymond
Shullsburg
Anton Roosli Funeral To Be Held Tomorrow
Services for Anton C. Roosli of rural Darlington who died Sunday en route home from New Glarus will be held at 9 30 a m tomorrow at Holy Rosary Catholic church Darlington followed by burial in the church cemetery Friends may call at Steil funeral home Darlington Roosli a retired cheesemaker and a native of Switzerland
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Anton C. Roosli
Darlington
New Glarus
Holy Rosary Catholic Church
Church
Steil Funeral Home
Darlinton
Roush
Switzerland
South Wayne Students Return From Washington Trip
South Wayne seniors return from a week in Washington D C with chaperones Mr and Mrs Myron Meythaler. They toured monuments and memorials visited the Smithsonian Institute the White House and Capitol and enjoyed a Potomac moonlight cruise aboard the SS Mt Vernon. Bus drivers were Lew Hillard and Donald Wilkinson from Galena.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Wayne
Myron Meythaler
Washington, D.C
Washington Monument
Lincoln Memorial
Jefferson Memorial
Iwo Jima
Bureau of Engraving
White House
Capital Building
Smithsonian Institute
Potomac
Mt. Vernon
Marshall Hall
Gettysburg
Eisenhower
Lew Hillard
Donald Wilkinson
Galena
Alaskan Slides Shown At Lions Club Meeting
Frank Kubly presented Alaska slides at the Lions Club meeting held last night at the Swiss Wheel. The club planned the annual house to house light bulb sale Monday May 22 chaired by Kurt Schwager to aid glasses for the needy and other projects. Several members will attend the State Lions convention in Green Bay from May 19 to 21.
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Frank Kubly
Alaska
Lions Club
Kurt Schwager
Green Bay
Verena Freitag of Woodstock Dies at 90
Verena Freitag 90 native of Mt. Pleasant Township and former Albany resident died at Woodstock Illinois at 5 15 p m after a yearlong illness. She was charter member of Janneta Rebekah Lodge and past noble grand. Survived by four daughters three sons 13 grandchildren 25 great grandchildren and four great great grandchildren with one son deceased. funeral services set at Woodstock and burial at Hillcrest cemetery here.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albany
Verena Freitag
Mt. Pleasant Township
Woodstock
Ill
Merwin-Cooney- Schneider-Leucht
Hillcrest Cemetery
Kennedy delays news conference to mid May
President Kennedy will not hold a news conference this week. The White House said the next press briefing may occur on May 18 or May 19.
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Washington
Kennedy
White House
Knights Elect Officers on June 12 In Madison Area KC Chapter
Knights of Columbus appoint a nominating committee to present a new slate. Officers will be elected Monday June 12. A fund raising event for Saturday at First National Bank is planned with Nathan Marti as chair. A May 23 meeting in St. Rose's church hall hosts Brodhead Albany Juda area knights with Rev Korback guest. Two new members approved for initiation May 21 in Janesville.
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Monroe Baseball Association
Martin Geigel Sr
W. W. Chadwick
Excelsior Springs
University of Wisconsin
Woman's Club
Juda
Green County
WCTU
Knights of Columbus
Legion Hall
Frank Menehan
Finley Barry
William Haren
W. A. Bender
First National Bank
Nathan Marti
Philip Teehan
Herbert West
Madison
Emmett Norton
St. Rose’s Church Hall
Brodhead
Albany
Juda Area
Knights
Leo Flanagan
Paul Weibel
Korback
John Derning
Ed Kaderly
Harold Kundert
Robert Ryan
Robert Kundert
Wesley Moe
Willard Hagstrom
Janesville
W. E. Shea
Meeting Plans And Luncheon Hosted By Members
A chop suey luncheon was prepared and served by Nathan Marti, Robert Dearth and Philip Teehan during the meeting. The gathering focused on membership plans and upcoming activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nathan Marti
Robert Dearth
Philip Teehan
Monticello President Names New Committees
Karl Freitag, new village president, appointed committees at his first board meeting Friday night. Members include Water and Sewer Harold Babler Fred Durtschi John Elmer. Street and Cemetery Earl Alm Babler Durtschi. Police and Ordinance Leo Gempler Alm. Auditing and Finance Elmer Wilbert Stauffer. Park and Recreation Durtschi Gempler Stauffer. Board of Review Alm Babler. Board of Health Dr. W. D. Stovall Jr. Darrell Piette Fred Rehmstedt. Babler reappointed to fire board. Schulz named weed commissioner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monticello
Karl Freitag
Water and Sewer
Harold Babler
Fred Durtschi
John Elmer
Earl Alm
Babler
Durtschi
Leo Gempler
Alm
Elmer
Wilbert Stauffer
Gempler
Stauffer
Board of Health
W. D. Stovall Jr
Darrell Piette
Fred Rehmstedt
Harold Schulz
Weed
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Monroe Evening Times
Monroe, Wisconsin
Emery A. Odell
The
Associated Press
Inland Daily Reas Association
Audit Bureau of Circulation
Editorial
Evening Times
Hindenburg
Yt Sr
Atlantic
Lakehurst
N.J
Friedrichshaffen
Germany
Louis Miller
John L. Gillin
Mercury
Theodore Bayrhoffer
Ormsby Netherland Pieter
Judo
Robert Wegg
Siberia
Monroe
France
AEF
Mother's Day
Blum
Rexall Drugs
Square Prescription Chemists
Anton Roosli
Wisconsinys
Schoep’s
Walter E. Malkow
Route 1
Dakota
Allen's Creek
Malkow
Albany Herald
Stanton P. Steuri
Fred H. Scott & Sons
Cadillac
Mastercraft
State of Wisconsin
City Hall
Monroe 401
Civlillee Dealer
Green County Auto Company
Monroe, Wis
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