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Newspaper
Monroe Evening Times
Location
Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
May 12, 1958
Page
2
The Monroe editorial warns pedestrians ignore hatch marks at four main intersections on public square. It notes jogging diagonally, drivers distracted, and recalls a fatal crosswalk incident years ago. After repainting lanes, the piece urges pedestrians to stay inside lines for safe passage.
The article notes Rep Clayton Powell a Harlem Democrat and minister as he faces a primary challenge in New York City. It discusses renewed federal scrutiny of Powell and his wife tax returns, with Tammany Hall influence seen in the case reopening as election season heats up. Powell prepares to campaign to keep his seat while the "Tam many Tiger" nickname looms in the race.
The most perfectly preserved historic cliff dwellings in the United States are at Mesa Verde in Colorado, spanning 51,023 acres.
Ten years ago on May 12 1948 the Monroe public school system announced four weeks of summer classes for grade children needing extra tutelage due to absences or slowness. Zenno A Gorder was appointed acting superintendent of the water department after signing a three year public works contract. A telegram from Walter F Herzog expressed gratitude for hospitality shown to a Swiss business tour group. Bertha Dokken 85 died at her Blanchardville home. Jewish forces called on trained Jewish men and women to mobilize for the zero hour in Palestine.
In late June Congress faces key deadlines on the corporate income tax dropping from 52 to 47 percent and excise taxes on autos, cigars, and freight. Administration figures on recession trends may sway the push for tax cuts. Industry seeks relief via depreciation rule changes and lower excises to revive demand and fund expansion.
Mr. and Mrs. George Hoffman returned from several months stay in southern Texas. Callers in Monroe included A. H. Rading, Mrs. Tommy Peterson, Mrs. H. S. Chapman, Mrs. Alma Meier and Mrs. Gerald Gruman. Mrs. Nora Hexom and Mrs. Jane Miller were in Freeport.
Washington officials see rising tension with Yugoslavia as Khrushchev tightens control over Eastern Europe. The Soviet leader may curb economic aid, with a $260 million undelivered balance tied to projects like an aluminum plant and a nuclear reactor.
A steam locomotive once traveling 500000 miles on the Chesapeake and Ohio railroad was donated to Michigan State University for display on campus. The transfer marks a historic gift from the railroad to the university.
Margaret Crist former Margaret Flood and longtime Darlington insurance agent died after a brief illness. Survived by husband Francis and four daughters, her funeral is set for 9:30 a.m. Wednesday at Holy Rosary Church with calling hours at Steil Funeral Home.
Kenneth E. Fenske is appointed manager of the Wisconsin Telephone Co in Darlington succeeding Keith R. Lindemann who moves to Blue Mound unit of the Milwaukee exchange. Fenske previously held management roles in Milwaukee within commercial plant departments and as methods supervisor. He will oversee business and residential accounts in Darlington Shullsburg Wiota and Gratiot.
Short notice urges readers to sell through classifieds to collect cash for items not needed. Encourages quick listings and emphasizes quick turnover.
Mrs. Homer Curry 53 a Browntown native and former Lafayette County sheriff's wife died Friday night at Lafayette County Memorial Hospital Darlington Services were held at 2 p m in Darlington Methodist Church with Rev Richard Pilgrim officiating Burial was in Union Grove Cemetery Sharer Funeral Home handled arrangements She was daughter of William and Sarah Trickel widow of Homer Curry married May 12 1924 in Freeport and was a member of Eastern Star She leaves three daughters Mrs Osterday Stockton Ill Mrs Eastlick Platteville and Roberta Lee at home a son Ted Northbrook Ill two sisters Mrs Anthony Zervos and Mrs Alvin Topp both of Chicago and four grandchildren.
In Milwaukee a Wisconsin Public Health Council life membership certificate was awarded to Dr M W Stuessy and Mrs Stuessy for significant contributions to public health. Dr Stuessy was named president for a two year term at the council meeting.
Mrs. William Wendt aged 50 of Route 2 Brooklyn died yesterday in Stoughton hospital. Survived by her husband and three sons Herbert and Rodney in Brooklyn and Wilfred at home, plus four brothers Walter Hodel of Verona Herman and Marvin of Belleville and Wilbert of Beloit.
Monticello and surrounding communities report visits and gatherings. Numerous families including Klassy, Steinmann, Loveland, Voegeli, Babler, Stauffer, Schuler, and Hoesly are listed with relatives in Madison New Glarus Richland Center and Milwaukee. Weekend visits, Sunday suppers, and a hospital stay for Anton Hefty are noted.
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