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Monroe Evening Times

Location

Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

May 10, 1957

Page

2

Spring Valley Farm Scene Records Milk Production

A Brown Swiss cow owned by John Ingold Estate, Monroe, posted a 13 135.1 pounds milk 4 73 percent fat 620 88 pounds fat in 300 days with twice daily milking at six years five months. Brodhead firm Edwin Lund and Sons sold Willow Valley Kit's King to Ralph S Tobler of Pearl City Ul. Gilbert Dettwiler Holstein herd averaged 13912 pounds milk 506 pounds butterfat with two milkings daily. Two Orangeville Holstein herds classified. John M and Roswell C Babler herd 55 head classified 7 very good 17 good plus 26 good 5 fair. Ralph Babler herd 22 animals had 2 very good 10 good plus 5 good 5 fair.

Spring Valley Maud John Ingold Estate Monroe Edwin Lund and Sons Brodhead Willow Valley Ralph S. Tobler Pearl City Orangeville Area John M Roswell C. Babler Ralph Babler

A Star Blinks Out Ezio Pinza

Editorial notes Ezio Pinza the famed basso and South Pacific star, whose lively presence and showmanship made him a beloved figure of the stage and screen. The piece reflects on his career, charm, and the impulse for a possible later comeback.

Ezio Pinza Pinza South Pacific

Controversy over Erasing McCarthy Censure Vote

Sen. Malone suggests the Senate erase the 1954 censure vote against Sen. McCarthy from official records. Proponents argue it would ease the Senate conscience while critics say the action would not alter McCarthy’s legacy. The death of McCarthy ended his public conflicts with Red influence and executive prerogatives.

Sen. Malone R-Nev Senate Sen McCarthy Executive Department Sen. McCarthy

Eisenhower faces risk in budget appeals to the public

Capitol observers say President Eisenhower risks his popularity and leadership by broadcasting directly to the people to urge budget support. If the public fails to pressure Congress, lawmakers may resist the president, risking a stalemate that endangers his proposals.

Eisenhower Congress Capitol White House

Retiring as Chief Sheboygan Fire Chief Sokoll Announces

Sheboygan Fire Department Chief August Sokoll will retire June 1 after 48 years with the department including 13 years as chief. He led the department through major initiatives and public safety efforts.

Sheboygan August Sokoll

Timeline of regional events from May 10 in various eras

A compilation of past news notes dated May 10 across decades from 1947 to 1907. It highlights a GOP drive on postal service funding, a fatal farm house fire near Evansville, a call for Army Navy unification, political candidate activity, school honors and resignations, public works, and notable local losses and travels.

Postal Service Bridges Senate Appropriations Committee Post Office Department Brooklyn Township William Lloyd Myles Evansville Marshall

Senate probes push new labor law studies

The McClellan committee hearings fuel a broader push on proposed labor laws. George Meany warns racketeering spans both sides while William Barton outlines five areas for possible legislation including right to work and anti trust reforms. debate centers on union democracy and political contributions.

Relman Morin Washington Senate McClellan Labor George Meany Afl-Cio Teamster Dave Beck William B. Barton U. S. Chamber of Commerce Congress Attorney General

That’s No Problem Philadelphia Poll on extra hour day

John Bartram High School students answered what they would do with an extra hour daily. The most popular reply: catch up on sleep.

Philadelphia John Bartram High

USAF Begins Construction of Missile Base at Camp Cooke

The Air Force starts building a 100 million dollar missile facility at Camp Cooke California the former World War II training area. Brig. Gen. Rutland calls the base a new age of aviation with deterrent power and training for launching Atlas Titan and Thor missiles. The project spans several years with 30 million allocated in 1957 and another 30 million in 1958.

Cooke Air Force Base Calif Air Force O. J. Rutland Western Development Division Air Research and Development Command Ritland Free World Camp Cooke Ocean Los Angeles Rutland

Wisconsin considers adding 12000 seats at Camp Randall

Athletic director Ivan Williamson said Wisconsin hopes to raise Camp Randall Stadium capacity to 64 000 65 000 by 1958 from 52 788 54 645 depending on temporary bleachers. Estimated cost around 500 000 but exact figure awaits blueprint plans before regents meet on Saturday.

Madison Ivan Williamson University of Wisconsin Camp Randell Camp Randall Indiana Hoosier School Williamson University Board of Regents

Catherine Smith 90 Dies in Janesville

Catherine Smith a Monroe native and longtime Janesville resident died Wednesday at Mercy Hospital Janesville after a hip fracture. Services were at St Patrick’s Church with burial in Oak Hill cemetery. She was born April 6 1867 and was widow of Harry Ashcraft and later George Smith. Survived by son Perry H Ashcraft.

Catherine Smith Monroe Janesville Mercy Hospital St. Patrick’s Catholic Church Oak Hill Cemetery Smith Catherine Stanton Michael and Mary Caulifield Stanton Harry Ashcraft George Smith Perry H. Ashcraft Cain-Ashcraft Co Carl Ashcraft Martha Johnson

Different Mosquito Locals Yield Distinct Calls, Bites Same

Two Cornell Medical College scientists found that mosquitoes from various locales produce different buzz calls when amplified. Despite differing sounds, the bites they deliver are identical in effect.

Cornell Medical College

Fred Blum Rites To Be Arranged

Funeral services for Fred Werner Blum 61 who died yesterday are pending word from his son Richard with the U S Army in Japan Voegels funeral home is in charge of arrangements Born September 26 1895 on the Washington Township homestead he farmed He married Frieda Marty in 1917 a year after the 1918 death he then married Louise Roethlisberger in 1921 Surviving are his wife a daughter four sons two brothers two sisters four grandchildren and several extended relatives He was a member of Zwingli Evangelical and Reformed church

Monticello Fred Werner Blum Richard U. S. Army Japan Voegels Mr. Blum St. Clare Hospital Fred Carolyn Theiler Blum Blum Washington Township Frieda Marty Louise Roethlisberger Zwingli Evangelical and Reformed Church Adolph Gobeli Monroe Frederick John Robert

Deputy Shoots Sons In Drunken Home Row

San Francisco deputy sheriff Nicholas Witcher 52 shot his two sons Kingston 23 and Warren 25 during a drunken domestic incident. He told Patrolman Dillon I did it and to cuff me. Kingston was shot in the chest and Warren in the hand. both treated at a hospital.

San Francisco David Dillon Nicholas Witcher City Kingston Witcher Warren Kingston Dillon

Just a bus stop case prompts cash theft tale

Nectar Calaysian, 27, a cafeteria cashier in Los Angeles, told police a gunman who had just eaten took $100 from the cash register. She described the man in a grey insignia free uniform, carrying a gun and wearing a money changer on his belt.

Los Angeles Nectar Calaysian

Wisconsin Legislature Advances Beer and Vehicle Offense Bill

A bill to impose a $100 fine for drinking or opening beer in a moving vehicle on a public highway advanced to near passage in the Assembly after an amendment exempting motor buses. Other measures debated include property tax assessment changes, retirement fund concepts for officers and firefighters, and mandatory jail terms for certain driving offenses after license revocation. Final action approved a bill requiring teachers to pass physical exams as a condition of employment.

Assembly Assemblyman Crawford Marshfield Wisconsin Retirement Fund Finance Committee Ed Johnson League of Wisconsin Municipalities Arthur Padrutt Governor’s Retirement Systems Study Committee Senate Sen. Merten Milwaukee

Amazing bargains in The Times classified check daily

Classified section highlights daily bargains and listings across categories including sales, services, and notices. Readers are urged to review the page for the latest offers and opportunities.

Times

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