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Newspaper

Monroe Evening Times

Location

Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

May 23, 1955

Page

5

Three Monroe Trackmen Qualify for State Meet

Monroe high school's track team earned three state qualifiers at the Ft Atkinson sectional, with John Drye winning the mile in 4 52 and Jerry Stauffacher and Dave Dwyer taking seconds. Platteville led with six qualifiers and won the team title, while Monroe placed third with 26% points.

Monroe Ft. Atkinson John Drye Jerry Stauffacher Dave Dwyer Stauffacher Dwyer Wisconsin High Stoughton Delavan Jefferson Jack Gardner Platteville Ed Sandvold Sandvold Gerald Hilfiker Gene Foley John Niffenegger George Mauerman Gene Grinnell Ron Waterman Greg Mulcahy Prairie Pliner Bartels Ferry Mulcahy Dena Torrenga John Googins Millman Platt Asleson Gordon Pothour Aylward Kielly Hosking Marshall Kielley Bob Seitz Pauley Mauerman Fred Charles Pothour Seitz Prairie du Sac

Shullsburg to Host WIAA Sectional Baseball Meet

Pairings for the WIAA sectional baseball tournaments were announced yesterday with Shullsburg hosting one sectional. Shullsburg won the district final over New Glarus. Cobb faces Dodgeville in the first game and Cuba City plays Shullsburg in the nightcap.

Shullsburg Saturay New Glarus Cobb Dodgeille Cuba City

Arthur Truss, Braves Announcer, Succumbs

Milwaukee broadcaster Arthur Truss died at 50 after a short illness. He announced every Milwaukee Braves home game over the stadium public address system since May 11 and previously called Milwaukee Brewers home games and boxing matches in the city.

Milwaukee Voice Milwaukee County Stadium Arthur Truss Truss Milwaukee Braves Braves Milwaukee Brewers

Stars Shine as Berra Nets Three Homers in Doubleheader Sweep

Yogi Berra of the Yankees hit three home runs and drove in six runs in a doubleheader sweep over Baltimore 5-0 and 7-5. Early Wynn pitched for the Indians, holding Detroit to one hit in a 4-0 victory. The First and Second Companies, Governor's Horse Guard of Connecticut, remain among the few cavalry units in the U.S.

Associated Press Yogi Berra Yankees Baltimore Early Wynn Indians Detroit Fred Hatfield Governor’s Horse Guard of Connecticut United States

NBC to Drop Color for Season Amid Budget Cuts

NBC will switch to black and white and reduce budgets this summer. Jack Rayel will pinch hit for Max Liebman on weekend shows while Fred Coe runs the Monday Producer's Showcase. both expect memorable summer events despite color absence. A tentative July 25 live at sea naval maneuver telecast off San Francisco is planned.

Wayne Oliver New York NBC Jack Rayel Max Liebman Fred Coe Rayel San Francisco Liebman Cue

Sunday Socials and Wedding Gatherings Across Towns

Monticello society notes list Sunday calls by the Woelffers Blum and Sweet families visiting New Glarus and Verona. Attendees at a wedding include Nancy Schuler and Virgil Summerfelt in Footville with multiple Monticello, New Glarus, and Madison guests. Mrs Achtemeier sails to Bloomsberg Pa for a coaching school then returns.

Henry Gessler New Glarus Robert Holcomb Sr E. A. Bently Adam Schuler Beth Ann Herman F. Stoll Monticello A. W. Becker Donald Schuler Madison Nancy Schuler Gilbert Schuler Orfordville Virgil Summerfelt Footville Herman Babler Monroe Willis Disch J. J. Disch John Streiff Royal W. Karlen Barbara Walter J. Marty Belleville Jacob M. Marty Shirley Eichelkraut Rose Leonard Robert Holcomb A. R. Achtemeier Bloomsberg Women’s Guild of the Evangelical and Reformed Church

Ohio State Clinches Big Ten Baseball Crown

Ohio State swept Michigan in a double header 13-4 and 5-1 to seal the Big Ten title and earn NCAA playoff bid. Minnesota and Michigan State also posted wins as Wisconsin and Illinois split series with Purdue.

Ohio State Michigan Chicago Bucks Minnesota Northwestern Gophers Michigan State Indiana Wisconsin Iowa Illinois Purdue

Baseball Standings and Results From Monday to Tuesday

American League teams shown with wins and losses led by New York and Cleveland. Results include New York 5-7 Baltimore 0-5 and Kansas City7-6 Chicago 2-10 with rain postponed Boston at Washington and Detroit at Kansas City. National League lists Brooklyn New York Chicago Milwaukee Cincinnati Pittsburgh Philadelphia and St Louis with multiple games and rain delays.

New York Bees Cleveland Chicago Foo Washington Mahle Boston Kansas City Baltimore Detroit Brooklyn Milwaukee Cincinnati Pittsburgh Philadelphia St. Louis

Badger crewm en win Madison races over Purdue Boat Club

Wisconsin junior varsity and freshmen crews each won one mile races against Purdue Boat Club on Lake Mendota Saturday.

Badger Madison Wisconsin Purdue Boat Club Lake Mendota

Market Summary From Chicago Livestock and Grain Prices

Salable hogs 10 000 with mixed gains across weights and grades. sows up to 50 higher in spots. Cattle and calves show weakness in steers and yearlings, but vealers firm to strong. cows steady. Butter steady, eggs irregular with wholesale prices mostly unchanged. grain futures show corn and oats bid ranges, wheat absent.

Chicago USDA U. S

Gelatin and Glue: Close Structural Relation

Gelatin and glue are closely related substances sharing chemical foundations. Both derive from collagen and form viscous gels when heated and cooled, enabling a range of binding, emulsifying, and coating uses across industries.

Conley Sparks Braves Victory

Milwaukee Braves snap a four game skid with a 5-1 win over the Chicago Cubs at Milwaukee County Stadium. Gene Conley threw a three hit, six win season with eight strikeouts, aided by two Cubs errors. Sam Jones took the loss as Chicago’s offense managed four hits and one run. The win ties Milwaukee for fourth in the NL behind St. Louis while planning a charity exhibition vs the Chicago White Sox.

Milwaukee Milwaukee Braves Chicago Cubs Chicago White Sox Milwaukee County Stadium Joey Jay Braves Bob Chakales Community Chest Cancer Fund Gene Conley Cubs St. Louis Haze Conley John Quinn Sam Jones Chicago Billy Bruton Danny O’connell O’connell Bob Speake Chuck Tanner Gene Baker Henry Aaron Hopper Bruton O'Connell Jones Ransom Jackson Tanner Aaron Hal Jeffcoat Andy Pafko Johnny Logan Baker Speake Jackson Warren Hacker George Crowe

Billy Graham Preaches For Queen and Family at Windsor

American evangelist Billy Graham preached a 25 minute sermon for Queen Elizabeth II and the royal family in Windsor private chapel. He later dined with the queen and Duke of Edinburgh, with Queen Mother and Princess Margaret in attendance at Windsor Lodge.

Windsor England Billy Graham Britain Elizabeth Royal Lodge London Duke of Edinburgh Windsor Castle Princess Margaret

Liquor License Application Filed in Monroe

The city clerk of Monroe records a liquor sale license application for Cheese Capital Aerue 2651-F. C. E. Class B. Premises at 1021 16th Avenue. F. M. Bray, city clerk.

Monroe Cheese Capital Aerue 16Th Avenue F. M. Bray Louis R. Wolleson Fourteenth Avenue Seventeenth Avenue

Premises Liquor License Applications Filed in Monroe

Notice lists multiple applicants including Arthur Spoerry Sr and Jr for 1301 Fifteenth Ave, Fred Beer Jr and Jacob H Steffen for 1602 12th St, Edward and Opal Grossen for 009 Seventeenth Ave, Edward M H Scharer for 170544 Tenth 1715 Eleventh St, Olga Voelkli for 921 Sixteenth Ave, and Mrs Genevieve Bichanich for 1315 Seventeenth St as City Clerk records show class B licenses sought in Monroe.

Monroe Arthur Spoerry Sr Arthur Spoerry Jr F. M. Bray Fred Beer Jr Jacob H. Steffen Twelfth Street Edward Opal Grossen 7Th Street Seventeenth Avenue Edward MH. Scharer Tenth Street Eleventh Street Genevieve Bichanich Seventeenth Street

Multiple liquor license applicants listed in Monroe notices

The notice details several applicants for liquor licenses in Monroe including Louis R. Wollesson, Loyal Order of Moose Lodge 754, Turner Hall Club, Clarence F. Kempfert, Robert E. Wenger, Louis Kraner, and Monroe Country Club. Premises addresses span Seventeenth Avenue, Tenth Street, Eleventh Street, Seventeenth Avenue, and 21st Street eastern end, with class B or pharmacist licenses noted.

Liquor License Applicants Listed For Monroe Areas

The notice lists multiple applicants including Thomas BR Hol yoke Jr of 13813 20th Avenue and Ek. M. Bray of Monroe seeking liquor sales at premises 1008 Seventeenth Avenue. Albert Aeberli and Fred Schenkel of 1201 Seventeenth Avenue apply alongside W F W Cecil Jones Post 2312 Monroe at 1301 Seventeenth Street. Marion L Forcade and Lester G Forcade of 824 Seventeenth Avenue apply for 1024 Seventeenth Avenue.

Thomas BR. Holyoke Jr 20Th Avenue Seventeenth Avenue Ek. M. Bray Monroe Albert Aeberli Fred Schenkel F. M. Bray

Madison Wins Triangular Track Meet With 77 Points

Madison Wisconsin won five firsts and 77 points to take the triangular meet. Minnesota finished second with 53 points and Northwestern trailed with 31 as events included Greek and Roman children and dolls, hoops, skipping ropes, hobby horses and kites.

Madison Wisconsin Minnesota Northwestern

Also Mentioned on This Page

Cheesemen BY Jimmy Hatlo Thanx Bill Hodgins High Street Valley Falls C. D. Curtis R. W. Woelffer Fred G. Blum Elliott Sweet Jacqueline Verona Blum Fred K. Hefty Mercury Jimbo J&r Tackleco P.O Largo, Fla Conley Sparks Braves Secral Renn Olga M. Voelkli Twentieth Street Sixteenth Avenue Loyal Order of Moose Turner Hall Club Clarence F. Kempfert 12Th Street Robert E. Wenger 6Th Street Louis Kraner Eleventh Avenue Monroe Country Club 21St Street Green County Sheriff's Department Samuel F. Humbel Green County W.F.W. Cecil Jones Marion L Lester G. Forcade Robert E Mer Zuercher Agency Edwin E. Steussy William M. Saxer Mail Mr. Steussy Mr. Saxer A.C Allyn and Company Wausau
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