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Newspaper
Monroe Evening Times
Location
Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
May 13, 1957
Page
2
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The piece critiques Dave Beck's leadership amid Senate hearings on union funds and mortgage deals. It notes uneasy support from his union executive, warns of AFL-CIO repercussions, and stresses damage to labor's public esteem while urging timely removal of Beck to restore confidence.
After months of wrangling over control of Fairbanks Morse & Co. the family owners and financier Leopold Silberstein sign an agreement to share five directors each with a mutually chosen fifth. Robert Morse remains head as Silberstein withdraws from attempts to gain control.
Archives recount events from 10 25 40 50 years ago including church conference notes crimes and rescues. Entries list ministers at St John s church May 13 1947 and Miss Lorraine Schumacher taking charge of The Angle youth center. Mention U S Senate labor bill vote 68 24 and Senator McCarthy sugar controls critique.
H A Harvell of Batavia Illinois died Friday night in Geneva hospital at 55. Brother of Mrs Donald Baker of Monroe he was born in Johnson City Tennessee and worked for Anaconda Wire and Cable in Sycamore then in a DeKalb furniture store for nine years. He farmed Maple Park and Cortland before moving to Batavia two years ago. Survived by a son five brothers and six sisters. Burial was in Elmwood Cemetery Sycamore with services at Batavia.
Otto Urben 81 a retired cheesemaker died Sunday in a Madison hospital after a long illness. A Switzerland native who came to the United States in 1902 he leaves a wife two sons William and Gottlieb both of Verona and a sister in Switzerland. Services set for 2 p.m. Wednesday at Mt Vernon Evangelical and Reformed Church. Friends may call Gesme funeral home Mt Horeb after Tuesday noon.
An infant son of Mr and Mrs Victor Folgate rural Dakota died at birth in a Freeport hospital. Graveside services were held at 130 pm in Orangeville cemetery with Rev M W Best of Zion EUB Church officiating. Surviving are the parents two sisters Judy and Joyce paternal grandmother Mrs Otto Folgate and maternal grandparents Mr and Mrs Ira Zimmerman.
Members of Brownie Troop 216 perform a tea and dramatization of Cinderella at 4 p.m. Wednesday in South School recreation room. Cast includes Susan Draney as Cinderella, Kathy Blum as stepmother, Marilyn Bainbridge as Cinderella at the ball, and Marsha Manos as fairy godmother with several others in roles.
Nehru's ruling Congress party loses power in Bombay council race winning only 55 of 131 seats. The result unsettles control of the key commercial city as party fortunes wobble in the regional election.
Henry Fonda, renowned stage and screen star, performs on the bull fiddle captivating theater audiences with a centered, bold musical display. The feature highlights his versatility and command of live performance art.
Carl Olaf Severson 73 a Monroe resident since 1953 died at 1245 a.m. at his home 1218 17th avenue after a seven year illness. He was born December 4 1883 in York Township and married Alma Caroline Wilson November 24 1910 in Madison. Surviving are his wife three children two brothers five sisters and seven grandchildren. Burial in York Lutheran church cemetery followed by services led by Rev N C Anderson.
A memorial mass for Sen. Joseph R. McCarthy was held at St. Patrick's Cathedral New York with about 3000 attendees. Attending were James A Farley former postmaster general Roy Cohn and Dr Bella Dodd. A Marine color guard from Bayonne New Jersey stood before the altar. the mass was arranged by the New York Board of Hibernians.
Mrs Arlie Mitchell of South Wayne visited relatives in Argyle and Madison. Mr and Mrs Louis Gooch from Madison are guests. Rev Robert Verle was a business caller in Madison. Mrs Viola Wood visits relatives in Madison and Beaver Dam. Mrs Earl Hager with Jane and Richard traveled to Monroe. Mr and Mrs Charle DeNure were Friday callers in Monroe.
Rural and state graded school graduates total 184 announced by Mrs. Irene C Powers county superintendent. Diplomas for southwest county and Monroe area recipients awarded at 9 p m Wednesday at the Courthouse. others at area high school graduations. Names listed by locality.
An ad urges readers ages 60 to 80 to mail in for a $1,000 policy to cover final expenses. No obligation and no phone call. Mail name, address and age to Old American Ins. Co. Kansas City.
A long list of surnames paired with individuals across multiple households appears, including Rush Opal Bells, Sanders Foulker, Searles, Shanghai, Smiley, Spring Creek, Twin Grove, Aliom, Watson, West Clarno, and West Dayton entries. The fragment shows couples, possibly wedding or residence notices, with multiple given names and spouses.
Junior and adult 4 H leaders gather at Green County Teachers College in Monroe. James Schwoegler, Soil Conservation planner, will address the group as junior leaders plan the Tri County picnic on June 2 the H prom and the dairy bar event.
Mrs Daryl Pagel was elected president of the Searles school Mothers Club which met recently with Mrs Paul Frederick Other officers elected include Mrs William Neidler vice president Mrs LaVerne Heidenrich secretary and Mrs Paul Frederick sunshine chairman
Brodhead high school Thespian Club presents two one act plays on Wednesday night. Cast for Last Night's Paper includes Dirk Sveom Bill Pfisterer Clarice Conner Lynda Pfisterer John Maurer Janet Hoesly. The Flight of the Herons features Janis TenEyck Vera Ames Dennis Schroeder Roger Wichelt James Miller. Joanne Ayres chairs the event with staff Heidi Leatherman Judy Lee Lorna Stuessy Clarice Conner Carolyn Hoff Janet Hoesly Yvonne Bjork. Warren Uphoff directs the lighting and Miss Mary Preston is the director.
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