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Newspaper

Monroe Evening Times

Location

Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

May 17, 1958

Page

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County School Eighth Graders Graduate Friday

The county announces 8th graders will be promoted to freshmen at 8 p.m. Friday May 23 in the Monroe high school auditorium. Juda holds its own exercises. Names include Ronald Ginner, Carol Ann Rufer, Mary Lee Trezek, and many others from Argus to Bem.

Monroe High School Rudolph T. Haskee Argus Ronald Ginner Carol Ann Rufer Atwood Mary Lee Trezek Babler Richard Ejichstadt David Marty Badger George Thomas Keen Daphne Mauermann Ball Barbara Deininger Janet Blumer Marvin Ruff Green County Teachers College David L. Deininger Marilyn Schultz Frances Bear Frieda Marie Bear Lyle Baumgartner Dutch Hollow Steven H. Truttman JoAnn Meyers Peter Buholzer Dividing Ridge Paul Richard Moser Glenn Witwer Decatur Phillip Porterfield Lee Myrlin West Keith Schwartzlow Davis — Rose Kathleen Flanagan Elden Sonnenburg Clarence — Paul Rhienhart Krattiger Susan Kay Brandenburg Richard Paul Johnson Harold Duane Swenson Irene Frances Lean Cadiz Center Robert Klemm Jr Carol Houser Buckskin Harvey Rosenstiel Mary Lou Hardyman Browntown State James G. Swiggum Paul L. Young Leslie R. Schneider Jo- Ann Montgomery Biggs Ruth Ann Moen Patricia Jane Corbin Blackford Geraldine Kay Rufer Bem Ronnie Strahm Gary

Starfighter F104A Tops Speed Record at 1,404 mph

Capt. Walter W. Irwin piloted the Lockheed F104A Starfighter to a speed of 1,404.19 mph over the Mojave Desert, setting the second international record of the month. Maj. Howard C. Johnson previously earned an altitude record of 91,249 feet with the same aircraft. Both served in the 83rd Fighter Interceptor Squadron at Hamilton AFB near San Francisco.

Los Angeles Air Force Walter W. Irwin Mojave Desert Irwin Maj Howard C. Johnson Hamilton Air Force Base San Francisco

Six Children Die in South Phoenix Fire

In South Phoenix a ramshackle wooden apartment fire killed six children aged 5 months to 6 years. The children were in the Stafford boy’s care, left by their mothers Betty Lou Warrick and Freddie Mae Williams. The caretaker said a kerosene lantern was lit before bed and toppled, causing the blaze. he attempted rescues but was repulsed by flames.

Phoenix Ariz Stafford Betty Lou Warrick Freddie Mae Williams Sheriff Buck Stockton

Fulbright Scholar Named for Postgraduate Study Abroad

Alfred W. Lever of Madison Wisconsin has won a Fulbright scholarship for a year of postgraduate study abroad. Representative Donald Tewes a Republican from Wisconsin announced the award on Friday night.

Washington Alfred W. Lever Madison, Wis Donald Tewes R-Wis

Wisconsin Democrats spar over metro study committee

Gov. Vernon Thomson accuses Democratic lawmakers of opposing a panel to study metropolitan problems. Sen. John Kennedy and Rep. Henry Reuss defend action while Nelson predicts Democratic gains if 1958 election held tomorrow. Kennedy backs Lyndon Johnson amid questions over the speaker invitation. Reuss praises Eisenhower defense plan at Armed Forces Day event in Milwaukee.

Associated Press Vernon Thomson John Kennedy Mass Gaylord Nelson Henry Reuss Milwaukee Kennedy Thomson Nelson Hammond Lyndon Johnson Texas University of Wisconsin Phi Delta Phi Legal Fraternity Johnson Sen. Proxmire Senate Reuss Armed Forces Day Eisenhower

Crandall Tire Plant Featured in Magazine

The Crandall Oil Co shows its growing tire business in Lodi Matrix magazine. The article highlights Crandall’s winter retread inventory, main plant, tire molds, and profiles D. A. Crandall and his son Robert Crandall.

Crandall Tire Crandall Oil Co Lodi Super Mold Corp Calif Crandall D. A. Crandall Robert

Mrs Bennett Moen Dies in Argyle Area at 58

Mrs Bennett Moen 58 of Route 2 Argyle died at 105 a.m. today in St Clare hospital where she had been a patient since last Friday. Survived by husband and two sons Burnell and Maynard of rural Argyle. Erickson funeral home Argyle handling arrangements.

Bennett Moen Route 2 Argyle St. Clare Hospital Burnell Maynard Erickson Funeral Home

Miss Kubly Crowned at Junior Prom Night Celebration

Bonnie Kubly crowned queen at a full night of events for 100 plus high school students. cookie parties, the prom, post prom at the Country Club, a Goetz theater film, and dawn breakfasts at Recreation Park and homes. King Blythe Myers presided as parents watched, with awards to advisers and a hospital-bound message read.

Monroe High School Blythe Myers Bonnie Kubly Sayonara Enid Spring Emilie Erb Times Recreation Park Country Club Goetz Theater Calder St. Clare Hospital Myers Bonnie King Blythe Monroe Country Club Charles Figs Coketail Karen Anderson Edmund Anderson Sally Ruf Alois Ruf William Spoerry Wesley Dodge Judith Dodge Gerhard Steensrud Rogene Graydon Steensrud William Senatsch Roy Gempeler Leon Kubly Everett Wild Alfred Locher Judith Smith Karen Wagner Beverly Koehn Paula LaBuch Nancy Fritz Joann Nussbaum Arthur Wagner Jr Sam Rubi Elise Feutz Betty Gempeler Fred Feutz Jr Andrew Boll

Auto Plants To Halt Early

Ward's Automotive Reports says the auto industry will shut plants for model changeovers in six to seven weeks, with closures extending into September. GM Michigan plants start changeovers in July, Chrysler in late July or early August, and Ford in September. May 1-10 average daily car sales 13,777, above late April and March. Weekly output forecast 86,738 cars and 16,645 trucks versus prior week.

Detroit Ward Automotive Michigan Chrysler Corp Ford Ward's

Break-ins Hit Two Service Stations in Area City

Police and county deputies investigated two overnight break-ins in Monroe and Browntown. The Marti Texaco at 2308 13th Street reported about $5 in change, a carton of cigarettes, a quart of oil missing, and a smashed toilet stool. The Rockow service station in Browntown reported 400 pennies and cigarette cartons stolen after window entries.

Monroe Browntown Marti Texaco 13Th Street Howard Schacht Rockow

Four Navy Men Die In Midair Collision Near Jacksonville

Four Navy airmen were killed when two planes collided over the Atlantic shore near Jacksonville Florida on Friday. The photo reconnaissance aircraft crashed after colliding with a Cougar jet fighter. The jet pilot Lt J G David McCulley 24 of Garden City New York parachuted and was unhurt.

Jacksonville Fla Navy Atlantic Ocean Here J. G. David McCulley Garden City Os Y

Lebanon Chief Strikes at Foes

Beirут Lebanon President Camille Chamoun seeks to quell uprisings as opposition forces push to topple his pro Western government. Chamoun and Prime Minister Sami Solh urge the public to restore order while claiming Lebanon will stay independent from outside powers. Parliament is recalled and peace talks loom with Druze tribal leaders and rising business activity signals a temporary calm.

Beirut Lebanon Camille Chamoun Chamoun Sami Sohl Nasser United Arab Republic

Sputnik III to cross Wisconsin tonight and Chicago

The Naval Research Laboratory reports Sputnik III, a Russian satellite, will pass southeastward across Wisconsin tonight. It will cross Duluth Minnesota at 8 49 p m and then two minutes later over Chicago for its third pass of the day.

Washington Wisconsin Naval Research Laboratory Duluth Minn Chicago

Gas Tank Blast in Paris Kills 10 Including Firemen

A gasoline storage tank exploded in a garage in Montmartre Paris killing ten people. Among the dead are three firemen who had arrived to investigate a gasoline leak.

Paris Montmartre

Radio Goes Silent Explorer III May Plunge Mid July

Washington reports Explorer III, the third U S earth satellite, is losing radio contact with one transmitter failing and the other erratic. Estimates indicate the satellite will re enter and disintegrate around mid July, possibly due to a meteor cloud collision.

Washington America U.S. National Committee For the International Geophysical Year Army Navy Vanguard Russia

Aide of De Gaulle Slips Into Algeria Dry Weather Damages Hay

Roman Borkovec and George Gramling warn that a good first cutting of hay is out and a drastic hay shortage is forecast due to prolonged dryness. They note alfalfa stands look bad, corn has been planted, and moisture shortages affect pastures, milk, eggs, and garden germination across the county.

Roman Borkovec George Gramling Gramling Borkovec Brokovec

Teen-Agers Hurt In Area Mishap

Four Monroe teenagers were injured when their car went out of control near the White Haven Nursing Home just north of Monroe. Driver David Wyss 17 and three passengers Ruthella Wardlow 15 Joan Kohl 15 and Le Roy Rufer 17 were treated at St. Clare hospital. Wardlow had a broken nose Kohl and Rufer bruises were treated and released Wyss had cuts a mild concussion and remained in hospital overnight. He said another vehicle forced him off the road. The crash occurred at 1203 a m.

Monroe White Haven David Allen Wyss Route 4 Ruthella Wardlow 20Th Street Joan Kohl 17Th Street LeRoy Rufer Kohl Rufer St. Clare Hospital Miss Wardlow Wyss

135 Candidates For Graduation 1958 class roster announced

Supt D J Huenink announced 135 seniors will be candidates for diplomas at the June 5 commencement tying the all time high. The 1958 class includes 60 girls and 75 boys and is 22 more than last year. Baccalaureate June 1 speaker Rev Larry Trayser. Awards Day June 5. commencement that evening with LeRoy E Laburg UW dean of students as speaker. Complete roster follows.

Supt D. J. Huenink Larry Trayser LeRoy E. Luberg University of Wisconsin Delbert F. Amans Elaine M. Andrews Wayne O. Bahn David L. Bandi Edwin L. Bandi Gloria D. Bartelt Joanne C. Beach Mary J. Bear Norman L. Bidlingmaier Carol A. Blum David O. Blum Roy P. Blum Thomas W. Bober Doris Bohren Beatrice C. Brandli Ruth A. Brunner Roger F. Buholzer D. Busser Virginia R. Campbell Judith M. Chambers Linda M. Coole George T. Cromwell Patricia A. Crouch Carol L. Cunningham Grant D. Dale Lana L. Davis Larry D. Ellingson Duane W. Elmer Mary A. Erickson Elise C. Feutz Diana L. Figi Leona M. Flannery Manda J. Flannery Mina J. Flannery William§. Foesch Ronald G. Friske Thomas C. Fritz Elsbeth D. Gempeler Marilyn R. Gerber Caryl A. Goeck

Firemen Extinguish Blaze in Hollow Tree Park

A rural tanker battled a fire in a hollow tree at the new north side park. Fire Chief Josef J. Benkert cited dry conditions and risk to recently planted pines. No cause is yet determined as children were nearby earlier.

New North Side Park Josef J. Benkert Benkert

De Gaulle pressure grows as Pflimlin fights for control

In Paris and Algiers the political crisis deepens as Jacques Sous telle arrives to press Pflimlin toward a De Gaulle settlement. Pflimlin tightens emergency powers while rightists threaten protests and bombs disrupt ministries as Algerian rebels hold day. De Gaulle plans a Monday Paris news conference to clarify his offer to assume full power.

Paris Charles de Gaulle Algeria Pierre Pflimlin Jacques Soustelle Algiers Pflimlin de Gaulle France Colombey-Les- Deux-Eglises Marcel Diebold Air Force National Association of War Veterans Arc de Triomph la Celle St.-Cloud Rene Pleven Hendaye Algiers Committee of Public Safety Jacques Massu Pilimlin

Syndicate Purchases Confidential Whisper Magazines Change Hands

New York publisher Robert Harrison says Whisper and Confidential have been sold to an unnamed buyer described as a "syndicate, a very successful group" formed to acquire the magazines. The purchaser will announce the deal and price on Monday, but Harrison did not disclose the amount.

New York Whisper Robert Harrison Friday

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County School Capt. Irwin Democrat Solons Sen Argyle Area Miss Kubly Cromer Houser John C. Calder Sputnik Carol Lux E. B. Lux 8Th Street Knapp Miss Lux Brevard College Brevard N.C DAR Radke Syndicate
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