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Newspaper

Monroe Evening Times

Location

Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

May 19, 1956

Page

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Catlin Defends Charges Amid Senate Bid Blues

Wisconsin Assembly speaker Mark Catlin assails two main charges of unethical conduct as false while rival Charles Kersten accuses the probe of dirty political intrigue. The dispute centers on alleged excessive parole fees and influence peddling to win clemency for inmates at Waupun. The four-count disciplinary action heads to defense within 20 days as all four candidates seek party endorsement for the U.S. Senate seat.

Milwaukee Mark Catin Jr Wisconsin Assembly Clauldate U.S. Senate Charles Kersten State Board of Bar Commissioners Wisconsin Supreme Court Catlin Waupun Catrin Ther Parole Board Board of Public Welfare Kersten Howard Boyle Alexander Wiley Wisconsin Warren Callin

Rudolph Reger Named Special Counsel in Bar Ethics Case

Rudolph Reger was appointed by the State Supreme Court as special counsel for the Board of Bar Commissioners regarding an ethical conduct complaint against Mark Catlin, speaker of the 1955 Assembly. He disclosed the role after press dispatches and Milwaukee papers reported it.

Svedce Capmassneu State Supreme Court Board of Bar Commissioners Mark Catlin Assembly Press Association Milwaukee Clarksdale Miss Regez Beatrice Regez Rudolph Buzzie

Peculiar political maneuver aims at Knowles and others

The speaker notes a peculiar political maneuver surrounding Lieutenant Governor Knowles who has not yet announced re-election. He says Knowles would be a candidate for any post the convention deems appropriate, while a simultaneous attack on Cat Jlin and Kersten is described as contemptuous and timely.

Cat Jlin Kersten Knowles

Dickeyville Man Among Five Victims in Waterloo Plane Crash

Five Waterloo trucking firm employees died in a burning twin engine Cessna crash after taking a ride from the Waterloo airport. Harold Lester of Dickeyville Wisconsin was identified among the victims. Arthur Louis Bauman shop superintendent of McCoy Trucking Co was also killed and apparently at the controls. Other victims were Lauren Angen Hugo Miller and Henry Buenneke all of Waterloo.

Waterloo Iowa Wisconsin Harold Lester Dickeyville Wis Arthur Louis Bauman McCoy Trucking Co Bauman Lauren Angen Hugo Miller Henry Buenneke

Air crash kills six near Winnipeg in two plane collision

Two Royal Canadian Air Force planes collided at 1500 feet over Charleswood suburb late Friday and crashed into a farm field. Six airmen perished including four student pilots, as investigators probe the incident and warn on-flight risks.

Winnipeg Man Royal Canadian Air Force Charleswood

Legion Conference Arrives in New Glarus with Parade

Hundreds of Ameri can Legion members arrive for the Third District conference in New Glarus hosted by the Stuessy Kuenzi Post. A banquet at Wilhelm hall features G Emery Sipple as speaker, with guests Henzelman Huseby Janke Moore and Wilson. Edelweiss Stars entertain. a Swiss church service and a 10:30 am baseball game precede a 2 pm parade along Highway 69 to the ball park. Barbara Brown will ride in the parade and speak after the event.

New Glarus Stuessy-Kuenzi Third District American Legion Wilhelm Hall G. Emery Sipple Frank W. Henzelman Monroe Third ‘District Gordon Huseby Department of Veterans Affairs Betty Janke Harold Moore Jack Wilson Edelweiss Blanchardville 1St Avenue Ball Park Barbara Brown Alice In Dairyland G. P. Hoesly Harvey Elmer Jacob Bruni Belleville Mt. Horeb Waunakee Cassville Cuba City Hazel Green Lancaster Platteville Brodhead Montiello Cobb Dodgeville Darlington

Oregon primary boosts Stevenson as Eisenhower leads

Oregon Democrats backed Stevenson in the Democratic write in contest for 16 delegates while Republicans praised Eisenhower with a large popular vote lead. Incomplete returns show Eisenhower 100,822 Stevenson 37,093 Kefauver 26,486. McKay tops Hitchcock for the Republican Senate nomination as Morse wins the Democratic nod.

Portland Oreg U Adlai Stevenson Oregon Stevenson Florida California Estes Kefauver Eisenhower Nixon Kefauver Douglas McKay Phil Hitchcock Ocratic Wayne Horse Morse Hood River Woody Smith Chicago Lmo Smith Robert Holmes Astoria

Mrs Wise Discovers Rigors of Campaigns

Mrs Wise, Wisconsin Secretary of State, fractured four ribs in a fall at a Madison luncheon while campaigning. She was at her Capitol desk Friday after a busy week with appearances in Superior Baraboo Chicago and Sheboygan. The chair she fell onto had just been vacated by Madison Mayor Ivan Nestingen, a Democrat, prompting joked reflections on politics.

Malicun U Wisconsin Glenn Wise

Alice Coronation Scheduled Tonight in Darlington Parade

Thousands join the Daily Day celebration as two of ten area princess candidates are named to advance to the state contest in Eau Claire June 1 and 2. Winners will be announced after a 7 30 p m talent program at Darlington High School gym. Contenders include Janet Marie Herpel Dora Ann Schindler Eileen Runde Shirley Ann Hilfiker Marilyn Jean Lost ter Barbara Cole Nola Mae Finn Doris Olsen Suzanne Saalsaa and Shirley McCarthy.

Darlington Alice” Princess Eau Claire State Department of Agriculture Darlington High School Janet Marie Herpel Boscobel Eileen Runde Dora Ann Schindler Monroe Shirley Ann Hilfiker Monticello Marilyn Jean Lostter Platteville Barbara C.ole Muscoda Nola Mae Finn Patch Grove Doris Olsen Brooklyn Suzanne Saalsaa Argyle Shirley McCarthy Highland

Monroe Scouts Stage District Camporee at Zanders Lake

More than 150 Boy Scouts from Monroe and surrounding towns gathered at Zanders Lake Browntown for a two day district spring camporee featuring compass seading nature study and a stunt program around the campfire. Troop 114 Lions Club will conduct a flag burning ceremony and a court of honor is planned tomorrow afternoon amid over 50 tents pitched by the lake. Dewey A. Dwyer leads the event with participation from Monroe Troops 101 113 114 115 and troops from Monticello Albany Argyle and Browntown.

Monroe Zanders Lake Browntown Monticello Albany Argyle Tom Marean Larry Pulkrabek Ap Teading Jerry Killingstad Troop 114 The Lions Club Dewey A. Dwyer

Twenty Eight To Graduate At Green County Teachers College

Otto W. Lund announces that 28 students will graduate from Green County Teachers College with 24 already holding teaching contracts. Graduation is set for Friday at Monroe High School auditorium. No baccalaureate this year. Four-day class trip to Mackinac Island begins June 4 with chaperones Mr. and Mrs. Lund and Mr. and Mrs. Klusmeyer. Several graduates will teach in Green, Lafayette and Rock counties with positions announced or pending.

Green ‘County Lund LaVerne Klusmeyer Footville Klusmeyer Delmar Meske Whitewater State College Milford G. Schwitz LaCrosse State College Jean Jensen Rock County Evelyn Gordee Lafayette County Green County Phyllis Alexander Bright School Genese Dwyer Meadow Valley Diane Elmer Buckskin Otto Erzinger Clarence Donna Hefty Marty Caroline Jones Atwood Colleen Sefftood Sander Ardith Oldenburg Primary Room Browntown Nancy Wolfley Bem Catherine Stallint Harlene Torkelson Pengra Carol Zuhlke West Clarno Elta Bertalot Blanchardville Evelyn Johnson Mud Hollow Lenny Kundert Blaville Margaret McGinnis Willow Virginia Meyler Burrak Robert Demrow Donna Eidahl Pleasant Hill Marilyn Home Inman Phyllis ‘Seeman Eagle Bessie Schluka Lorraine Wigdahl Howard Helen Wollinger Crawl

Chavez Warns Armed Forces Primadonna Tone Sparks Defense Debate

Senate defense appropriations subcommittee Chairman Chavez warned the Army Navy and Air Force they risk a financial crackdown from Congress by acting like primadonnas. He said interservice bickering is damaging and urged all services to focus on the common defense of the country. He also suggested stories challenging air power were planted by Army sources.

Washington Chavez D-Nm Senate Defense Appropriations Subcommittee Army Navy Air Force Congress

Lopez slams Cleveland fans for Rosen injury cheers

Indians manager Al Lopez denounces local fans after third baseman Al Rosen was hurt in a 5-4 11 inning loss to Washington. He calls fans bush and says they don’t deserve a club in town after booing Rosen as he left on crutches. Rosen will be out with a wrenched knee and bruised ankle.

Ayer Cleveland Indians Cleveland Bush al Lopez al Rosen Pete Runnels Washington Senators Rosen Lopez Tribe

Driving Contest Set For Tomorrow at Rec Recreation Park

Fourteen contestants are listed for the Junior Chamber of Commerce Teen-age Road-e-o at Recreation Park tomorrow at 2 p.m. The second phase of the Jaycees contest includes an automobile obstacle course after written tests with top scores from 68 to 92. Gary Broge led the exams with 92, others include Alan Weck erly, Robert Stair, Kenneth Keel, William Boyd, Dennis Goecks, Nathan Hare, Gregory Foesch, Floyd Coplien Jr., Robert Schwaiger, Duane McKenna, Nancy Bury, John Burgy, and Francis Brennan. Sheriff Samuel F. Humbel chairs the event. awards top three, winner advances to the state contest in Superior in June. Judges are Nathan F. Burey, Charles Howe, J.H. Schwaiger, and Sherman G. Hodgson.

Chamber of Commerce Alan Weckerly Robert Stair Kenneth Keel William Boyd Dennis Goecks Nathan Hare Gregory Foesch Floyd Coplien Jr Robert Schwaiger Duane McKenna Nancy Bury John Burgy Francis Brennan Samuel F. Humbel Superior Nathan F. Burey Charles Howe J.H. Schwaiger Sherman G. Hodgson

Air Officer Missing In H Bomb Test Crash

Air Force observer Capt. Paul M. Crumley is missing after a B 57 bomber crashed near a H bomb test. Task Force 7 ships and planes searched the area as bad weather delayed the mission minutes after takeoff. Crumley's wife lives in Albuquerque New Mexico the blast now tentatively set for Sunday US time.

Mmenanes Bexini Task Force 7 Air Force Paul M. Crumley Albuquerque N. M U. S

Cleveland Thief Kills Two in Public Square Shootout

A gunman identified as Frank Williams killed Patrolman Joseph Haydn and Higbee detective Frank Begin in a midday spree near Public Square Cleveland. Williams fled toward May Co and Ontario Street before a police bullet ended the chase at Prospect Avenue near Weber Court.

Cleveland Public Square Frank Williams S. S. Kresge Co Joseph Haydn Williams May Co Ontario Street Higbee Co Charley Holley Kresge Co Higbee Frank Begin Floyd L. Begin Begin Lutheran Hospital Prospect Avenue Webster Court Bernard Schweter

Monticello Woman Dies at 69 in Green County Hospital

Mrs. Boeck 69 Monticello dies after late morning admission in Green County hospital. Survived by husband and nine children. Services arranged by Stuessy Funeral Home Monroe.

Frank Boeck Sr Route 1 Monticello Green County Stuessy Funeral Home Monroe

Holland Tulip Time Festival Draws Big Crowds

Holland Michigan prepares for Tulip Time as tulip fields burst into color and forecasts of fairer weather predict a throng of visitors. Officials expect over 300000 spectators for the four day celebration despite an unusually cold spring that delayed blooms.

Michigan Holland

Roach Quits Democratic National Convention Post

William Neale Roach on scene manager at the Democratic national convention resigns from his post. When asked for a reason he offers no comment.

Shicago William Neale Roach

Leaders Hope For Agreement Soon by House WASHINGTON

Secretary Benson voiced qualified approval of the Senate passed farm bill, calling it improved though complex. Senate and House leaders aim for swift enactment next week, with emphasis on soil bank provisions, feed grain supports at 76 percent, and parity formulas for wheat, corn, and peanuts.

Washington (P Benson Senate Soil Bank Eisenhower House Sen. Aiken R-Vi Sen. Anderson D-Nm White House Senate Agriculture Committee Cuba Secretary of Agriculture

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