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Newspaper

Monroe Evening Times

Location

Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

May 14, 1962

Page

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Kundert Elected National Jaycees Director At Milwaukee Convention

John F Kundert of Monroe was elected a national director of the Jaycees at the Wisconsin state convention in Milwaukee. The event also saw Dr Robert Anderson named president and Mrs Del Hintz man installed as head of the Jaycettes. About 40 Monroe Jaycees and Jaycettes attended, with other new directors named including Richard Nelson L James Leit John Shebaz and William Drecktrah. A cheese gift from Swiss Colony delivered to President Kennedy was returned via Ivan Nestingen and awaits later presentation.

John F. Kennedy John F. Kundert Milwaukee Kundert Monroe Jaycees Green County Kennedy Swiss Colony Ivan Nestingen Madison Department Health, Education and Welfare Washington Nestingen State Jaycees Wisconsin State Jaycee Badger Jaycee Whitewater Robert Anderson Cumberland del Hintzman Watertown Jaycettes Richard Nelson Superior L. James Leit Platteville John Shebaz West Allis William Drecktrah Berlin

Four From Area Earn Awards at Swingout

Nearly 99 graduating senior coeds at the UW Madison earned honors and prizes at the 42nd annual Senior Swingout Saturday afternoon. Shelby Mauermann Brodhead Joan Schurch Mr Horeb Rosanda Richards Monti cello won scholarships and awards. Patricia McGinnity Argyle received the Theodore Herfuth award. Mauermann also secured AWS scholarship recognition.

Madison Shelby Mauermann Brodhead Joan Schurch Mr. Horeb Rosanda Richards Monticello Patricia McGinnity Argyle Theodore Herfuth Miss Mauvermann AWS

Unionists Plea Fails in Contempt Convictions

Washington reports the Supreme Court upholds 4 to 2 convictions of Maurice A. Hutcheson, president of the Carpenters Brotherhood, for contempt of Congress after he refused to answer questions from the Senate Rackets Committee.

Washington Supreme Court Maurice A. Hutcheson The Carpenters Brotherhood Congress Senate

Prank Ends in Marine’s Death as Flagpole Falls

A Smoky Bear prank at Storybook Land led to the death of Cpl. Edward C. Kaltenbach in Washington. The 23 year old from Erie was killed when a 20 foot flagpole toppled, apparently after a metal spade in the bear’s hand punctured his skull. Fellow Marine Cpl. Timothy M. Parsons survived with injuries.

Washington Smoky the Bear Woodbridge Washington Marine Barracks Edward C. Kaltenbach Erie Kaltenbach Timothy M. Parsons Pittsburgh

Sukarno Survives Sixth Assassination Attempt

Indonesian President Sukarno escaped unharmed at an outdoor Jakarta prayer meeting after an assassin fired a gun. five others were injured slightly including two government officials. Police seized the gunman said to act for the Darul Islam group as communications were disrupted by a national holiday.

Singapore Sukarno Jakarta Darul Islam Celebes West New Guinea

11th Blast Fails to Halt Pacific Nuclear Tests

Washington reports the 11th atmospheric nuclear test near an island in the Pacific. The Defense Department and AEC announce an intermediate yield shot dropped from an airplane. AEC Chairman Glenn T. Seaborg says data collection continues to advance.

Washington U.S Island Pacific Atomic Energy and the Defense Department AEC Glenn T. Seaborg United States

Wisconsin Toll Reaches 243 As 1962 Traffic Deaths Mount

The 1962 Wisconsin highway toll climbs to 243 from 269 a year earlier on this date. Fatalities include Mrs. Melvin Bach of Chilton and her son Kevin 3 from a two car crash near Chilton, plus William J. West of Shawano and Edward Henniger of Milwaukee. Several young men from Antigo die in a highway crash, and others in Racine County Beaver Dam and Black River Falls collisions.

Associated Press Wisconsin Melvin Bach Chilton Kevin William J. West Shawano Edward Henniger Milwaukee Highway Antigo Michael J. Gibbons Larry Menting William Wierschke Robert Fratrick Kenosha Betty Racine County Curtis Belter Beaver Dam Barrie McKevitt Black River Falls

Kennedy visit boosts Wisconsin Democrats at big fund dinner

President Kennedy drew 2200 attendees at a $100 plate Jefferson Jackson Day dinner in Milwaukee raising over 285000 for Wisconsin Democrats. About 100000 goes to the national party. Governor Nelson and Rep Zablocki attended. Kennedy urged civic participation and outlined plans on unemployment, medical care, education and farm aid.

Milwaukee Wisconsin Kennedy Milwaukee Arena Patrick Lucey Nelson John Reynolds Clement Zablocki U S. Senate Alexander Wiley Reynolds Zablocki White House Congress House Agriculture Committee

Successor named for Monroe junior high post at Morrison

Gordon G. Kniskern, 32, becomes Monroe junior high principal replacing retiring Franklin Luebchow. Kniskern, longtime Morrison educator and former coach, led the Crystal Community Consolidated School with 200 students since 1958. He holds a master's from Wisconsin and is an Air Force Reserve lieutenant. He and his wife have one child.

Gordon G. Kniskern Morrison, Ill Monroe Supt D. J. Huenink Kniskern Franklin Luebchow Morrison Whiteside Ilinois Sterling Morrison Junior High Clystic Community Consolidated Northern Illinois Teachers College DeKalb University of Wisconsin Air Force Reserve Army Mrs. Kniskern

Sharon Hollis Named Alice in Dairyland Finalist

The 19 year old Brooklyn girl Sharon Kay Hollis was named one of two regional finalists at Evansville and will advance to the state contest in Menomonee June 7 9. Hollis daughter of Mr and Mrs Paul Hollis Reute 1 Brooklyn graduate of Belleville high school and student at Whitewater State College.

Brooklyn Sharon Kay Hollis Alice In Dairyland Evansville Menomonie Miss Hollis Paul Hollis Reute 1 Belleville High School Whitewater State College Badger Girls State Sharon Melinda Olson Stoughton Green Rock Dane Columbia Milwaukee Margaret Bromley Nancy Lee Stoltmann Carol Anderson Superior

Stocks Rebound After Late-Day Selloff

New York stocks recovered late in the day after sharp losses driven by a surge in selling. Volume reached about 7 million shares, up from 4.51 million on Friday, with ticker tape running 34 minutes late. Brokers called it a selling climax that may spark a rebound, as steels and motors turned losses into gains despite Laos crisis weighing on sentiment.

New York Laos

Eight Die In Two-Car Crash At Camp Pendleton

Eight people were killed and four injured in a head-on collision on Camp Pendleton near the San Luis Rey gate. Four of the dead were children. identities awaited notification of kin as officials said both cars likely belonged to Marines.

Camp Pendleton Calif San Diego San Luis Rey

Beloit Man Crushed Under Car Jack Death

Ronald Peifer, 24, of Beloit was killed Sunday when a car jack slipped and the auto fell on him in a rural Beloit area incident. The tragedy occurred while the man worked on the vehicle, authorities said.

Auto Beloit Ronald Peifer Beloit

Marines Rushed to Thai Coast as Laos Crisis Looms

U S forces and the 7th Fleet moved to high alert as Marine detachment of 2 000 combat ready troops headed toward Thailand to bolster anti communist defenses and prepare for possible intervention in Laos. President Kennedy ordered precautionary measures with Rusk Lemnitzer and Ball briefing on cease fire and peace talks with Soviet support sought.

Washington United States Pacific U.S Thailand Laos Little Kingdom Kennedy Southeast Asia 7Th Fleet Paul D. Harkins South Viet Nam Bangok Virginia Dean Rusk Lyman L. Lemnitzer Joint Chiefs of Staff George Ball Soviet Union Ball Russia National Union Kuznetsov Frank Roberts Moscow Kremlin SEATO Bangkok

Cheese Market Report from Madison Wisconsin

Madison Wisconsin dairy market shows weak demand for large cheddar styles with generally ample supplies. Prices listed include 33-35 percent for cheddars, 40 pound blocks at 344-3554, single daisies 35-36 percent, longhorns 35-37 percent, and midgets 37-38 percent.

Madison Wisconsin

City Kindergartens Register 156 Children

A total of 156 children were registered at four elementary schools last week with 39 at North 40 at South 37 at East and 40 at Lincoln. Mothers received the new kindergarten handbook prepared by a committee of teachers and Miss Doris Messmer.

North School South School East School Lincoln School Doris Messmer Flora Christopher Kathryn Etter Grace Keegan Rose Langston Carol Linden Ann Purcell Barbara Wood Janet Morgan Messmer

Car Hits Family Fatal for Beloit Boy at Illinois Preserve

A Beloit family picnic ended when a car driven by James L Jordan 72 crashed into them at Sugar River Forest Preserve Illinois. Four year old Darrell Betley was killed his twin sister Diana was seriously injured and the parent and three other children wounded.

Beloit Darrell Betley Sugar River Forest Preserve Illinois Diana Raymond Betley Allan Ariene Wayne James L Jordan

Jewelry Thefts Reported At Beloit Store

About $2,500 in jewelry was stolen from Charles Rice jewelry store in downtown Beloit late Saturday night or early Sunday. Police investigated the burglary and sought witnesses to the theft.

Beloit Charles Rice

Plans Complete For Dance Event

Tomorrow night at 8 in the junior high auditorium the modern dance program unfolds under junior Orchesis adviser Miss JoAnn Larsen and senior adviser Mrs. John Callahan. Five student choreographers lead groups including Kathryn Woods, Karen Jacobs and Barbara Rufenacht with dances by numerous performers. The program features Grand Opening Gypsy Camp Fire The Cubas I Want to Live The Clown Convention Creation and The Kara A Jewish Folk Dance with multiple student dancers.

Monroe High School Orchesis Holly Hoesly Barbara Kundert JoAnn Larson John Callahan Times JoAnn Larsen Mary Storck Kathryn Woods Barbara Rufenacht Karen Jacobs Miss Jacobs Nanicy Baker Carole Buehler Sandra Manos Phyllis Mohns Kathleen Nussbaum Valerie Usher the Cubas Miss Storck Miss Baker Misses Storck Baker Buehler Manos Mohns Deena Speich Miss Hoesly Connie Gable Teri Kaskey Joyce Mallory Vicki Smith Janis Kline Vicki Lawrence Miary Mayer Linda Larson

Fire extinguished as car engine blaze damages vehicle

A car owned by George J. Brown at 1517 18th Street suffered engine fire yesterday on 15th avenue in the 2000 block. The Monroe fire department contained the blaze quickly with a fire extinguisher after rugs were used to smother flames before the alarm.

George J. Brown 18Th Street 15Th Avenue Monroe

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