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Newspaper

Monroe Evening Times

Location

Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

May 16, 1961

Page

2

Editorial: Aiding Whose Schools in Wisconsin

The piece notes Republican leaders in Congress rally to block federal aid to education with plans replacing Kennedy's grant program. It cites Wisconsin's Green County group opposing federal aid, highlighting tax costs to Wiscon sin taxpayers and the local history of funded classrooms without federal help. The editorial endorses local sentiment against federal control and argues Wisconsin has already built sufficient school capacity.

Congress Senate Francis Case Norris Cotton Case Kennedy Green County Governmental Affairs Committee Wisconsin Green County

The Ugliest Image of Racial Turmoil in Alabama

An editorial condemns weekend mob violence by white gangs in Alabama against racially mixed bus riders. It calls the freedom rides ill-advised yet stresses mob dictatorship threatens democratic values and counters segregation with calm, decisive action.

Alabama Freedom Riders South

City warns tavern operators to end gambling now

Ten years ago on May 16 1951 city officials warned all 30 tavern operators and bartenders to stop gambling in their premises to comply with a new ordinance. The notice appeared alongside reports from World War II era and earlier milestones in the community.

Korea Warren H. Robinson South Wayne Wisconsin Evangelical and United Brethren Churches Asher Hobson University of Wisconsin A. E. Mitchell Dill Browntown Darlington O. F Georges Carpentier Jack Dempsey Northern Illinois Fair Group George Bleiler Monroe Knight Strathmore Freeport John Dietz Cameron Dam Charles Greace Joseph B. Treat

Not Shy Inarticulate Gary Cooper Image Debunked

A close look at Gary Cooper challenges Hollywood cliches about him as shy and inarticulate. The piece notes his Montana roots, England schooling, refined tastes, bold interview presence, and enduring film artistry, arguing critics underestimated his talent and contributions as a defining hero of cinema.

Hollywood Gary Cooper Cooper Montana Helena Supreme Court Gary England Clara Bow Lupe Velez Europe Patricia Neal New York

Quiet Demonstrations Demand Equal Rights for Whites

A historical note describes nonviolent strategies and silent protests aimed at asserting equal rights for white citizens amid the contentious racial integration era sparked by Supreme Court decisions.

U.S. Supreme Court

Frank Cook 85 Dies in Evansville. Services Set

Frank G. Cook, 85, Evansville, died Sunday in Stoughton hospital. Services will be held at 2 p.m. tomorrow at Allen funeral home. He was a cement contractor, a Shelby, Ohio native who moved to Wisconsin at 20 and married Anna Ronald in 1901. Survivors include son Francis, sister Mrs. George Foster, Cincinnati, four grandchildren, and one great grandchild.

Evansville Frank G. Cook Stoughton Hospital Allen Funeral Home Cook Shelby Wisconsin Anna Ronald The Knights of Pythias Francis George Foster Cincinnati

Deputies Probe Theft of Shell Lake Boat Named No Luck

Albert Schmidt of Monroe reported to sheriff's deputies that his olive green Shell Lake boat with white above the spray rail and varnished interior, bearing the name No Luck, was stolen from Zanders Lake during the weekend of May 7. Schmidt had the boat mostly submerged to seal it for summer use.

Albert Schmidt Monroe Sheriff's Zanders Lake Schmidt

Amazing bargains in The Times classifieds

Daily alert for The Times classified bargains highlights limited offers, price cuts, and items for sale across categories. Readership can spot deals on household goods, vehicles, and services as part of a regular weekend shopping round up.

Times

Johnson Receives Red Crisis Report from Hong Kong

Vice President Lyndon B. Johnson received a report suggesting the Communist regime in China could collapse within 12 to 18 months due to internal unrest and malnutrition. The assessment cites Red Army discontent, famine effects, and rival factions within Peiping, contradicting other sources.

Hong Kong Lyndon B. Johnson China Johnson Formosa Chiang Kai-shek Red Army Mao Tze-tung Peiping Pro- Moscow

U.S. Population Rises by About Three Million in One Year

The Census Bureau estimates the national population at 182,269,000 on April 1 1961 excluding personnel abroad, up from 179,323,175 a year earlier. Including armed forces abroad the 1961 total is 182,952,000 versus 180,004,000 in 1960.

Washington Census Bureau

Probe of Gun Firing Continues in County

Sheriff deputies investigate a second gun firing report in a rural area at 1 14 a m south of the Grinnel factory. An earlier shooting on County Trunk I near Alvin Gobels home is also under review. Officers collaborate with Wisconsin Conservation Department personnel on the probe.

Grinnel Factory Alvin Gobels Wisconsin Conservation Department

Parochial School Payments Upheld by Vermont Court

The Supreme Court refused to review a Vermont ruling banning tuition payments to Catholic parochial schools. The Vermont Supreme Court decision, challenged by taxpayers, held that state aid to parochial schools violates the First Amendment due to church control and intertwined religion with education.

Washington Supreme Court Vermont Vermont Supreme Court South Burlington U. S

Dead Man Identified by Long Lost Brother

Milwaukee area man identifies a deceased room tenant as his brother Albert Klemp of Janesville. The 72 year old man left $18,000 in savings and was found dead in a $7 a week room. Eric Klemp provided an alien registration card from 1918. fingerprints matched. Albert is survived by another brother and two sisters.

Milwaukee Janesville Eric Klemp Albert

Louis Bohnhoff 84 Dies After Long Illness

Louis Bohnhoff, 84, of Galena Illinois, died yesterday at Cuba City Medical Center after a long illness. Services set for 2 p.m. Thursday at St Matthew's Lutheran Church Galena with burial in Greenwood Cemetery. He formerly farmed in Schapville and moved to Galena in 1934. Survived by wife Anna Peters and children Harvey Clarence Louis, daughters Mrs. Earl Williams Mrs. Harry Gibbelstein and Mrs. Wilson, sister, eight grandchildren and five great grandchildren.

Louis Bohnhoff Galena Tll Della Wilson Benton Cuba City St. Matthew's Lutheran Church Greenwood Cemetery Nash Bohnhoff Schapville Anna Peters Harvey Clarence Louis Long Island N.Y Earl Williams Elizabeth Ill Harry Gibbelstein de Witt Wilson

Samuel Klitz Stricken at 74

Samuel J. Klitz 74 of Route 1 Rock City Illinois died Sunday after a brief illness at St. Francis Hospital Freeport. Services held today at Knapp Funeral Home Pecatonica with burial in Pecatonica Cemetery. Survived by wife Nora Alphager three daughters Thelma Johnson Evelyn Ferguson Arlie Ferguson a son and brother Jessie J Klitz.

Samuel J. Klitz Route 1 Rock City Robert Klitz Juda Knapp Pecatonica Ill Klitz St. Francis Hospital Freeport Nora Alphager Thelma Johnson Evelyn Ferguson Arlie Ferguson Jessie J. Klitz Rock Falls

Milwaukee firm forms Special Products department

Allis-Chalmers Mfg Co announced Monday the creation of a Special Products department to be headed by Kenneth R. Geist former purchases director. Contact phone 3 for an ad taker today.

Milwaukee Allis- Chalmers Mfg. Co Kenneth R. Geist

Ken Parsons Named Farmster President

Ken Parsons was elected president of the Farmsters at a meeting last week in the agriculture building. Other officers elected were Burnette Burkhalter vice president Brown town and Mrs. Roger A. Stauffacher secretary treasurer. Miss Helen Green showed films on Oregon and handed out home economics pamphlets. The Wendell Wunschel and David Erickson families served lunch.

Ken Parsons Burnette Burkhalter Browntown Roger A. Stauffacher Route 4 Helen Green Oregon Wendell Wunschel Juda David Erickson

Fred H. Rech Dies at 69 in Winslow Area

Fred H. Rech 69 of rural Winslow died Sunday. Services were at 2 PM at Leamen Funeral Home Lena with burial in Lena Burial Park. He died at St. Francis Hospital Freeport after being born in Lena and living in Beloit before farming in Winslow. Survived by his wife Ella Lutz two brothers Henry German Valley and Walter Freeport and five sisters Mrs Harry Wieman Freeport Mrs Elmer DeBerg and Mrs Laura Christianson both of Waterloo Ia Mrs Lou Ella Opel Milwaukee and Mrs Marjorie Opel Detroit Mich.

Fred H Rech Winslow Leamen Lena Mr. Rech St. Francis Hospital Freeport Fred Rech Ella Lutz Beloit Henry German Valley Walter Harry Wieman Elmer DeBerg Laura Christianson Waterloo Louella Opel Milwaukee Marjorie Opel Detroit Mich

Dies at Freeport W Gavigan 77 Argyle native

William George Gavigan 77 of Argyle died Sunday in Freeport after years of illness. Services set for 9 30 a m at Schwarz funeral home and 10 a m at St Thomas Aquinas. Burial in Calvary cemetery. Survived by wife Esther Naomi O Donnell a daughter Frances Moore sister Margaret brother Edward two grandchildren and two infant children preceded in death by a son Robert.

William George Gavigan Argyle Freeport Schwarz Funeral Home St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church A. J. O'Neill Calvary Cemetery Mr. Gavigan William Frances Daley Gavigan Esther Naomi O’donnell Frances Moore Galveston Tex Margaret Edward Robert

Lafayette 4-H Plans Camp Activities at White Eagle Camp

Lafayette County 4 H club members begin the camping season at White Eagle 4 H Camp in Illinois. The first session for ages 10 to 13 starts June 19 with participants from Stephenson and Winnebago counties. Older members aged 14 to 21 attend sessions July 10 to 15.

Lafayette County White Eagle Illinois Stephenson Winnebago County

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