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Newspaper

Monroe Evening Times

Location

Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

May 23, 1955

Page

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Juda Girl 9 Killed After Tractor Plow Incident

Betty Saxby nine year old daughter of Mr and Mrs Calvin Saxby Route 1 Juda was killed Saturday when she fell from her father's tractor and was run over by a plow. County coroner Herman A Stuessy ruled the death accidental and no inquest will be held. Betty suffered crushing head injuries as she fell into a furrow and was run over. Saxby had been plowing and did not see her until reaching for a rope to free the plow. The family moved to Juda March 15 from a farm west of Red Oak. Betty, a Juda third grader, attended Baptist Sunday school. Born April 2 1946 in Freeport she leaves her parents a brother Charles 13 a sister Patsy Ann 5 a half brother Calvin Jr 3 and a half sister Connie Lou 2 at home and grandmother Mrs Luella Saxby. Services set for tomorrow at 2 p m at Walker funeral home Freeport with Rev Harold Humbert officiating burial in Chapel Hill cemetery Freeport.

Betty Saxby Calvin Saxby Juda Herman A. Stuessy Saxby Betty Red Oak Stephenson County Archie Ostrander Baptist Freeport Charles Patsy Ann Calvin Jr Connie Lou Luella Saxby Freero Walker Funeral Home Harold Humbert Juda Baptist Church Chapel Hill Cemetery

Postal Pay Veto Defeat Predicted

House Majority Leader McCormick says a veto override on the postal pay hike has a good chance if brought to a vote. Eisenhower rejected an 8.6 percent average raise for about 500 000 postal workers as too costly and unfair to some groups. Senate test on the veto is set for tomorrow with supporters claiming enough votes to uphold the veto. If not, the bill moves to the House for final action. McCormack supported the compromise including administration requested job reclassification features.

Washington House McCormick Dmass Eisenhower Senate McCormack

Chicago Salk Supply To Run Out Tomorrow

Chicago faces a vaccine shortage as 90,000 eligible school children still need their second Salk polio shots. Dr. Herman N. Bendesen, president of the Chicago Board of Health, said no word from Springfield on when new supplies will arrive. Friday saw 4,400 pupils receive second shots. about 5,000 more were planned for today.

Chicago Herman N. Bendesen Chicago Board of Health Bendesen State Health Department Springfield

Flier Doubts His Record Will Last Very Long

1st Lt. John M. Conroy of the California Air National Guard believes his coast to coast Sabre Jet flight may soon be surpassed. He flew 5085 miles in 11 hours 26 minutes 33 seconds on Armed Forces Day, lunching in New York and refueling en route to show National Guard air power.

Los Angeles John M. Conroy California Air National Guard Armed Forces Day Wwe Zoth Annniversary C. Lindbergh Paris Conroy New York California National Guard

Otto Ringhand 63 Albany dies after illness

Otto Ringhand 63 of Albany died yesterday at 5 20 am in St. Clare hospital where he had been a patient since April 4 He was born Sept 27 1892 in Germany son of Fred and Ottilie Ringhand He farmed east of Albany before moving to Albany after his wife Esther Erickson died He leaves a son Maurice two grandchildren his mother and three brothers and five sisters Services planned for Wednesday with Brodhead burial His body rests at Sharer funeral home Albany.

Otto Ringhand St. Clare Hospital Germany Mr. Ringhand Fred Ottilie Kautz Ringhand Esther Erickson Brodhead Albany Chicago Victor Sharer Funeral Home

Weekend accident series leaves 15 dead in Wisconsin

The Associated Press reports a string of weekend crashes across Wisconsin killed 15 people. Among the dead are Air Force men near Lake Geneva and a Milwaukee High School picnic group member in Kettle Moraine. Other victims include motorists, pedestrians, a state warden, a linotype operator, a choir master, and several youths.

Wisconsin Air Force Lake Geneva William Aldridge New Orleans George Rozich Johnstown Thomas Manion Toledo Ohio

Miss Carrie Greenwald 93 Former Monroe Resident Dies

Miss Carrie Greenwald of Racine age 93 died at 7 a m today. She was born in 1861 in Canton Bern Switzerland and came to America at age seven. Surviving sister Mrs Mary Marty of Whitefish MT and seven nieces and nephews. Funeral Thursday 2 p m at StuesSy funeral home with Rev Paul Kehle officiating. burial in East Clarno cemetery.

Carrie Greenwald Racine Monroe Miss Greenwald Canton Bern Switzerland America John Lewis Kohli Bertha Pope East Clarno

PTA Chief Urges Open Facts For School Children

Mrs. Newton P. Leonard of Providence urges the National Congress of Parents and Teachers to present all facts to students whether about communism or sex. She says schools must foster thoughtful, informed citizens who learn to think themselves rather than be indoctrinated. Emphasis is on moral standards and building peaceful communities through strong families and schools.

Chicago National Congress of Parents and Teachers Today Newton P. Leonard Providence R. I Leonard Organization

Moose Legion Names Showers Succeeds North Noble Moose

Charles Showers of Madison was elected north noble Moose of the First District Moose Legion to replace Ed Lueck. District officers elected include Arnold Wikum Edgerton south Moose Lynn Palmer Lake Mills east Moose T O Stauffacher Monroe west Moose Daniel Connell Madison treasurer Fred Rogers Madison herder Joseph Sullivan Portage guiding Moose Charles Meyers Beloit assistant guiding Moose Arthur Pratt Watertown Argus Carl Kvernberg Janesville custodian. A memorial service for 18 members was held and the Edelweiss Stars of New Glarus performed plus The Pretenders from Monroe. Noon luncheon preceded discussions and a banquet followed at 6 pm. Next district meeting set for January in Janesville.

Charles Showers Madison Yeserday North Noble Moose Legion of the Moose Ed Lueck Natertown Monroe Arnold Wikum Edgerton South Moose Lynn Palmer Lake Mills East Moose T. O. Stauffacher West Moose Daniel Connell Fred Rogers Herder Joseph Sullivan Portage Guiding Moose Charles Meyers Beloit Moose Arthur Pratt Watertown Argus Carl Kvernberg Janesville William Whipperman Edelweiss Stars New Glarus The Pretenders James H. Hendrickson Joe E. Miller Ft. Atkinson

Poppy Day Sale Raises Over One Thousand Dollars

Mrs Nat G Preston led the American Legion Auxiliary Poppy Day sale in Monroe and Juda collecting 1031.32 with Juda contributing 42.35. South Wayne totals remain unreported as Girl Scout Troops 1 9 12 20 and 14 aided in two hour shifts starting 8:30 a m.

Nat G. Preston American Legion Auxiliary Monroe Juda South Wayne Auxiliary Legion Girl Scouts E. C. Dallman Gail Bissell Carla Dallman Betty Baker Jane Thompson Janet Beckman J. T. Etter Jr Nancy Wagner Patricia Baumle Janet Kuebli Jane Reger Jane Good Carol Wenger Cheryl Richards Keith B. Witte John F. Caradine Nancy Peterson Carol Wolfe Karen Miller Janeen Boyer Carolyn Benkert Faye Stauffacher Karen Albright Diane Fritz Judith Buehler Marilyn Kubly Troop 20 Lillian Hanson Leona Waelk Patricia Crouch Mary Ann Erickson Judith Chambers Gayleen Steensrud Elise Feutz Carol Cunningham Carol Koenig Mary Jo Wuetrich E. B. Lux Beverly Myers Cheryl Loveland Shirley Kohl Patricia Miller Carol Lux

Dr William Eschmeyer Dies Fishing Expert at 50

Washington obituary notes the death of Dr. R William Eschmeyer aged 50, a nationally known fisheries expert who died Saturday night of a heart attack at his Arlington Virginia home. He had served since 1949 as executive vice president of the Sport Fishing Institute, a private nonprofit group.

Washington R. William Eschmeyer Arlington Eschmeyer The Sport Fishing Institute

Swiss Costumes for June 18 Project at Town Hall cheese factory

Costumed Swiss outfits from the Ingold collection go on sale as part of the June 18 picture event at the Town Hall cheese factory west of Monticello. The sale includes 21 women and 17 girls costumes plus several men’s pieces, with proceeds supporting local preservation efforts.

Monroe Green County Picture Press Conference Town Hall Monticello Emil Boesch 20Th Avenue Mother Ingold Ingold J. Newton Musser

Monticello Woman Regula Voegeli Dies After Illness

Regula Voegeli 85 of Monticello died yesterday at 1 p m after a long illness. Born April 5 1870 in Lenthal Canton Glarus Switzerland she came to America in 1883 and married Henry Voegeli in New Glarus in 1888. Surviving are a daughter Mrs Baltz Hoesly two sons Joe Mentor Minn and Fred H Monticello eight grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren. Burial will be in Zwingli church cemetery after services Wednesday at 2 p m at Zwingli Evangelical and Reformed church. Burial follows at the church cemetery. Friends may call Voegeli funeral home after 10 a m tomorrow.

Monticello Henry Voegeli Lenthal Canton Glarus Switzerland Fridolin Regula Zweifel America New Glarus Voegeli Glen Siegenrege Baltz Hoesly Joe Mentor Minn Fred H Gabriel Fred Waterville N. Y

Stock Market Prices Edge Higher in Trade

New York trading saw prices edge up with limited progress and small losses. Gains came from General Motors Montgomery Ward Douglas Aircraft Distillers Zenith Radio American Smelting Union Carbide International Silver Texas Co and Mack Trucks.

New York General Motors Montgomery Ward Douglas Aircraft Distillers Corp Zenith Radio American Smelting Union Carbide International Silver Texas Co Mack Trucks

Rescued Woman From Fox River Dies in Wheatland

Mrs. Leona Hester, 52, of Chicago, died Sunday after being rescued from the Fox River near Wheatland. Deputies said she fell into the stream from a boat during the incident.

Kenosha Leona Hester Chicago Fox River Wheatland

Johnson presses Wilson to end mixup on air power

Sen. Lyndon B. Johnson urged Defense Secretary Wilson to resolve confusion about the national defense program. He warned committees will seek the true story on whether Russia threatens air superiority and called for the generals and administrators to coordinate actions.

Washington Lyndon B. Johnson D-Tex Wilson Senate Russia United States Wilvon

McNeill Secures Radio TV Rights for Schindler Book Series

Don McNeill of Chicago announced he has obtained radio and TV rights to Dr. Schindler's book How To LIVE 365 Days a Year. The contract with Prentice Hall was signed, and 13 weekly programs are planned with scripts adapted from the book.

Don McNeill Chicago Dr. Schindler Prentice Hall, Inc McNeill Evening Times

Jersey Postal Clerks Back Veto Over Clause

The New Jersey Federation of Post Office Clerks backs President Eisen hower's veto of the postal pay raise bill over a reclassification clause. They voted unanimous disapproval of the clause and want pay boosts and reclassification debated separately before Congress.

Jersey East Orange N. J N. J. Federation of Post Office Clerks Eisenhower Congress

Princess Margaret Visits British Troops in Bonn

Princess Margaret arrived in Bonn by plane for a brief West Germany visit to British troops. A typhoid epidemic in the Ruhr forces a one day stay instead of the planned longer visit.

Margaret Bonn Germany West Germany Ruhr

Coplien Wins Monroe Teen Road-e-o Title

Jerry Coplien, son of Mr and Mrs Nathan B Coplien, won the Monroe Recreation Park contest with 332 of 400 points. Gene Salem was second with 322 and John Burgy third with 321. The Monroe Junior Chamber of Commerce sponsored the event with several entrants listed. Dale Voss will accompany Coplien to the state event with Jaycees paying expenses. First and second receive safety belts. Dr C G Henniger heads the safety belt committee.

Wausau Jerry Coplien Nathan B. Coplien Monroe Recreation Park Coplien Gene Salem John Burgy Monroe Junior Chamber of Commerce Roger Br

Britain Faces Tories Victory Hype Amid Derby and Strikes

British press predicts a Conservative win in a quiet campaign as 70 000 engineers plan a walkout and the Amalgamated Stevedores strike in four ports tests trade unions. Polls and papers diverge on seat majority with Eden seen returning.

London Britain Stevedore and Workers Union Liverpool Manchester Hull Transport and General Workers Union TGWU Associated Society of Locomotive Engineers Labor Party Eden Winston Churchill Sunday Dispatch

LaCrosse Man Heads Wisconsin AP Association

Roy Bangsberg editor of the LaCrosse Tribune was elected chairman of the Wisconsin Associated Press Association at the annual session. He previously served as vice chairman. Robert Edwards of the Beloit News was chosen vice chairman. Roy Valitchka of the Manitowoc Herald Times is the outgoing chairman.

Manitowoc Roy Bangsberg LaCrosse Tribune Wisconsin Associated Press Association Bangsberg Robert Edwards Beloit News Roy Valitchka Manitowoc Herald-Times

Talks To Decide Test Standards and Vaccine Approval

Polio vaccine experts open a two stage meeting to decide testing standards and summer supply for the inoculation program. NIH and NIH researchers review plant inspections at Cutter Parke Lilly Wyeth Pitman Moore and consider approvals and possible delays.

Washington U. S. Public Health Service U. S Leonard A. Scheele NIH Cutter Laboratories Berkeley Calif Parke, Davis and Co Detroit Eli Lilly and Co Indianapolis

Hospital Lay Group Formed Here at St. Clare Hospital

A lay advisory board for St. Clare hospital will be organized tomorrow at a noon luncheon in the hospital. Roy F. Burmeister will serve as temporary chairman. Citizens have been nominated to join the group which will assist the hospital on service, facilities, and public relations in the community.

St. Clare Hospital Roy F. Burmeister

Wisconsin selects Sturgeon Bay coed for Miss Universe

A tall blue-eyed Fond du Lac entrant Jeanne Bou lay was chosen as Wisconsin’s Miss Universe contestant for July in Long Beach California, selected from eleven rivals.

Wisconsin Sturgeon Bay Long Beach Calif Jeanne Boulay Fond du Lac

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John A. Schindler Nellie W. Kohli Arabat Ludlow Memorial Library Harris Ludlow Ludlow Willis Ludlow Monroe Woman's Club Mary E. Lanz Lena Etter Lara Levy Grace Byers Hanna R. Bindschaedler Associated Press Beverly Sandgren Milwaukee Fond du Lac County Kettle Moraine David P. Sterwald Jefferson Ellen Bassler Wisconsin Rapids Tribune Mark Russell Neillsville Pike Lake Chippewa County Terrance Johnson Chauncey Keeber Frank Kramer West Bend Ronald Martins Chaseburg Vernon County Francis A. Missia St. Paul Hudson Alvin Curtis Sturtevant Lake Montgomery Racine County Dorothy Degner Wonewoc Hillsboro PTA U.S Green County Pilots Association Roy True Rockford Rockdale Hebron DeKalb Cherry Valley Warren Dakota Illinois Lodi Mineral Point Sheboygan Reedsburg Moose Legion Names Showers Dr. Eschmeyer Regula Voegeli Democrat Deta Aviation Week Pentagon Sen. Symington D-Mo West Thomas S. Power Boston Power Woodbury M. Burgess Burgess Senate Armed Services Committee Johnson Talbott Continental Air Command Air Force Research and Development Command Jerry Coaplien National Institutes of Health Parke, Davis and Lilly Wyeth and Pitman-Moore Parke, Davis Eli Lilly Sharpe and Dohme, Inc Philadelphia William H. Sebrell Jr National Institutes Scheele Capitol Senate Labor Public Welfare Committee Hill D-Ala
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