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Newspaper

Monroe Evening Times

Location

Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

May 17, 1961

Page

2

South Korea upheaval spurs uneasy military power shift

After President Rhee’s overthrow and graft revelations, South Korea’s military leaders seized control from Premier Chang. Washington and the U S advisory group warned of a fragile regime, potential North Korean opportunism, and the risk this poses to regional democracy and Western security interests.

Syngman Rhee Free Korea Chang Korea Washington Rhee United States South Korea North Korea South ROK

Repetition of safe driving urged in highway work zones

The State Traffic Patrol warns drivers to slow and obey signs and flagmen in road construction zones. Patrol chief notes workers are hurt or killed when motorists ignore warnings. He emphasizes caution to protect road crews and complete safer highways for all.

Mrs Davis Named Homemaker of the Year in Rockford

Mrs Vern Davis of Durand Route 1 was chosen Winnebago County Home Bureau's first homemaker of the year at the annual meeting in Rockford. Her selection honored use of home economics training in homemaking and service in community church and Home Bureau activities.

Rockford Vern Davis Durand Winnebago County

One Flag One World Pageant At County Centers

Eight homemaker centers with fifty nine clubs stage the pageant One Flag One World before a capacity crowd. Mrs George Abplanalp wrote the pageant and Ray W Meythaler narrates. A merged Evangelical United Brethren conference session is at Immanuel church led by Bishops Praetorius and Dennis. Wisconsin soldiers return from Korea and Green County men join May induction.

George Abplanalp Ray W. Meythaler Conference of the Evangelical United Brethren Churches of William J. Schneider Monroe John L. L. Chapman Darlington Wisconsin Korea Green County

Twining Elected President of Monroe Athletic Association

Fifty years ago C W Twining was elected president of Monroe’s new Athletic Association formed May 17 1911 to organize and field a baseball team. Paul A Ruf named to the managing committee. Frank Millman a Monroe merchant missing for weeks did not appear at a Madison bankruptcy hearing. A local suspect was taken to Browntown for a justice court theft of a horse case. John Dietz convicted in the Cameron Dam fatal shooting was taken to Waupun to begin serving his term with appeal action pending.

C. W. Twining Monroe Athletic Association Paul A. Ruf Frank Millman Monroe Madison Browntown John Dietz Cameron Dam Waupun

Missionaries Return Picture of Contrast Painted by Brown

A World War II era Florida letter from Rev. and Mrs. Lawrence Brown describes their return from two Brazil terms. They compare living in Brazil and the United States, note shopping and car cost differences, and explain plans to travel June through August to visit relatives and friends in Monroe and Fort Lauderdale. They plan to write from 904 Guava Isle in Fort Lauderdale.

Monroe Evening Times Lawrence Brown Brazil South American United States Brown S’s 16Th Street Ft. Lauderdale Rev. Brown Bethel Eub Church Monroe Monticello New Glarus Green County Eurival Edvaldo Ellis Christianopolis Guava Isle Fla

Measles outbreak deaths at Quebec private school

An outbreak of measles at a private institution for mentally retarded children near Magog Quebec has caused about 20 child deaths, southeast of Montreal.

Montreal

Gary Cooper Dies Calmly After Career Spanning Danger

Hollywood icon Gary Cooper faced death with composure in life and death. Friends recall his understatement about illness while he remained engaged with film and world events. Messages from fans and dignitaries poured in as he neared his sixty first birthday.

Hollywood Gary Cooper Cooper Jerry Wald Charles Feldman Samuel Goldwyn Stewart Montana Pope Dwight D. Eisenhower Queen Elizabeth II England Richard M. Nixon Pablo Picasso Pricess Grace Monaco White House

Florida Tax Rebel To Get Prison Term

George R. Kendall, a Flagler County farmer, pleaded guilty to income tax violations after quitting returns in 1949 citing bias toward large farmers. The 1954 and 1955 charges followed, though some time lapsed before charges. Judge Bryan Simpson imposed a two month sentence to deter others from ignoring tax laws.

Jacksonville Fla Flagler County George R. Kendall Kendall U. S Bryan Simpson

Warren Men Hurt In Illinois Mishap

Henry Larsen and Harold Hintz, both of Warren NL, were injured in a Warren accident when Larsen’s car struck a utility pole. Larsen suffered nose lacerations and possible chest, arm and leg injuries. Hintz has multiple head facial and elbow lacerations. Both men were treated at Freeport Memorial Hospital and listed in satisfactory condition.

Henry Larsen Harold Hintz Warren Freeport Larsen Hintz Freeport Memorial Hospital

Blue Cross Reports Record Hospital Benefits for 1960

Wisconsin Blue Cross reports $31.83 million paid for benefits in 1960, 213,218 hospital admissions, and 1,090,781 days of care. Total income reached $35.30 million with 953,864 members, up from 1959. James E. Stuart notes strong hospital association partnership nationwide.

Wisconsin Blue Cross Plan L. R. Wheeler Milwaukee Blue Cross James E. Stuart Chicago Blue Cross Association Wheeler Wisconsin Blue Cross

Sub marine Sablefish to visit Milwaukee Manitowoc and nine ports

The Submarine Sablefish will cruise the St Lawrence Seaway and Great Lakes this summer stopping at Milwaukee and Manitowoc among nine ports in the United States and Canada.

State Washington Milwaukee Manitowoc United States Canada St. Lawrence Seaway Great Lakes

Hog Co operative Moves to Call In Pledges

The Production Marketing Research Co operative to capitalize funds pledged to support its hog program calls in pledge checks. PMR aims to serve 100 more growers and reach about 335 farmers, with 240 having invested so far from Lafayette Sauk Green Iowa Crawford Grant Dane Richland Vernon. Wisconsin Farm Bureau and UW College of Agriculture aided funding. A farm site committee is seeking a permanent central site, with hogs on a temporary Belmont Lafayette County farm.

Ing. P Conrad Fortney Viroqua PMR Fortney Lafayette Sauk Green Iowa Crawford Grant Dane Richland Vernon Wisconsin Farm Bureau University of Wisconsin College of Agriculture The Agricultural Extension Service Farm Bureau Farmco Rural Insurance Belmont Lafayette County

Thoreson Promoted to Specialist Fourth Class

The Service Record announces Dean W. Thoreson of South Wayne is taking part in exercises at Yakima Washington and has been promoted to specialist fourth class. His address is SP-4 Dean W. Thoreson, U.S. 55-675-197, Hq. and Hq. Co. 2 BG, 47th Inf., Ft. Lewis, Washington.

Dean W. Thoreson Orville Thoreson South Wayne Yakima Wash U.S Hq. Co 47Th Inf Ft. Lewis

Stationed in Germany: Robert Willoughby to serve two years

Robert Willoughby son of Mr. and Mrs Earl E Willoughby will be stationed in Germany for two years. He completed a six month training course at Imperial Beach California and qualified as a communications technician. His address is Robert George Willoughby CTSA USN 546-1794 NAVSECGRUACTY 037 Division Navy No 913 co FPO New York NY.

Germany Robert Willoughby Earl E. Willoughby Imperial Beach Calif Robert George Willoughby CTSA U.S.N Navy FPO New York N.Y

January Average Temperature in Montreal Cited

The report states Montreal's average January temperature is 13 degrees, highlighting winter conditions in the city.

Montreal

Second District GOP Renames Leo Roethe Chairman

Leo Roethe forty six of Ft. Atkinson was re elected chairman of the Second District Republican organization at a weekend caucus in Ft. Atkinson. The NASCO Inc. president defeated Charles Johannsen of Watertown 347 to 158.

Leo Roethe Ft. Atkinson Arthur F. Roethe Monroe Roethe Nasco, Inc National Agricultural Supply Company Charles Johannsen Watertown

Mayor Recount Still Undecided in Freeport Race

In Freeport the mayoral recount hinges on 161 disputed ballots with rulings expected this afternoon. Attorneys for both candidates meet at 2 30 p m with Circuit Court Judge Marvin F Burt for final accounting as Joe D Shelly's margin shrinks to five votes from an original 23 over Glen F Kunkle.

Freeport Circuit Court Marvin F. Burt Joe D. Shelly Shelly Glen F. Kunkle Burt

Smith To Speak At Beloit College Graduation

Howard K. Smith, CBS chief correspondent and Washington bureau head, will deliver the commencement address at Beloit College on Sunday June 11. The 111th commencement runs June 9 to 11 with the bac calaureate in Eaton chapel at 11 a.m. and degrees awarded Sunday afternoon.

Beloit Howard K. Smith Radio-Tv Beloit College Smith Washington CBS Eaton Chapel

Four Holsteins Score 100000-Pound Milk Career Milestones

Four area registered Holsteins have topped 100000 pounds of milk in official tests. Owning divisions include Sidney Norland of Belleville Ralph Eastwood of Argyle and Gilbert Dettwiler of Monroe, with John Woethrich and Sons contributing another high producer.

Holstein- Friesian Association of America Brattleboro Sidney Norland Belleville Ralph E. Eastwood Argyle Gilbert Dettwiler Monroe John Woethrich Ieee Johanna Pride Legis Eastwood Hope Drive Inka Ormsby Dettwiler Norland Mercedes Johanna Norland Norland Stobes Johanna Woethrich

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Monroe, Wisconsin Congress Emery A. Odell Membe Sores Pes A Tess Association Audit Bureau of Circulation Associated Press B County Stephenson County Ill Editorial Evening Times Mineral Point Samuel A. Stritch Joseph von Arx Sr Roosevelt Alvin C. Rabehl Immanuel Evangelical Church Upper Silesia Poland Glen Zilmer American Legion Post Legion Florida U.s.’S Miami America Betty Death Virolino Vitogro Nosa Illinois Hog Co-operative Thoreson Botany 500 Curlee Brookfield Ferron’s Farmers of Green Wis Reliable Town Mutual Insurance Companies MT. Pleasant Clarence Loveland Pres Ray T. Silver Secy L. J. Baumgartner Treas Brooklyn Green County Mutual Ins. Co.—Juda Alfred Deininger Ralph W. Whitehead James H. Flanagan 15Th St Clarno Mutual Fire Ins. Co.—Monroe E. M. Deininger 16Th Ave Chester D. Frautschy 20Th Ave Ralph Lichtenwalner 21St Ave Town Mutual Company GOP Badacr
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