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Newspaper
Monroe Evening Times
Location
Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
May 24, 1958
Page
2
State Republican leader Claude Jasper urges delegates to recruit business and professional people into active campaign work. He notes a system flaw as many capable citizens neglect politics, warning that lack of participation leads to poor elected officials and insufficient reform.
The article reviews the Nike missile base disaster in New Jersey where eight missiles exploded, killing ten people. Residents had protested the installation 18 months earlier, while the Army defended safety measures. Officials warn against hysteria but emphasize tightened precautions and the greater hazards expected with Hercules missiles.
The report notes Charles F. Brannan a former Denver lawyer is appointed secretary of agriculture by President Truman. The item follows other brief notes on public figures and events from the era.
A speaker recalls a family photo album as a solemn link to a mother's prayers and guidance. He laments neglecting those early teachings and begs for forgiveness, urging others to cherish parental faith as a remedy for youth missteps.
Oak Shade school closed for a picnic at New Glarus Woods Roadside Park. LaVonne Disch missed due to illness. Bonita Babler and Mary Jean Tryon achieved perfect attendance, with Carol Babler absent two days. Ruth Abley is teacher. Grove school students visited Vilas Park in Madison with Frieda Swiggum and Mrs Krebs Emer son Wells and Jake Senn. They also toured Wells farm to see a steam engine. Picnic occurred Tuesday. Sandra Walters graduated eighth grade.
Wiscon sin Valley Improvement Co. says it will appeal the Public Service Commission dismissal of its plan to build a new dam on the New Wood River in Lincoln County. Vice president M W Kyler said all parties agreed an appeal would be filed regardless of the PSC decision.
MonticelloTimes Special reports the Spring meeting at Zwingli church where Den 2 showcased a circus skit and Den 1 performed magic tricks. Plans were announced for a family picnic June 18 at Recreation Park in Monroe starting 6:30 p.m. Present were Guy Loeffel Jeffrey Legler Steve Klooster and John Voegels along with den leaders Armin Loeffel and Joe Legler.
In Montana guardian angels come on four legs as George Talbot and his blood hounds rescue the lost across the West. The Montana Sheriffs and Peace Officers Association lists them on call 24 hours. Joy Happy and Gay prove dogs can track, even when one is blind.
A list of new members includes Cheryl Lynn Johnson Route 2 August 20 1954 Gene Edward Blum Belleville May 24 1955 Daniel Charles Dinwiddie Juda Oct 26 1957 Patricia Lynn Chambers 1420 Bell Street Madison May 23 1957 Jan Marie Anderson Argyle Dec 19 1957 Connie Lee Johnson Route 2 Monroe Oct 13 1956.
Auto output in U S factories this week is projected at 86 032 units, Ward s Automotive Reports said down from 87 407 last week. For the same week in 1957 production reached 127 428 vehicles in total.
All boys and girls up to 12 years of age invited to join the Monroe Evening Times club. Fill out this coupon and mail to the Evening Times Club in Monroe Wisconsin. Include name address postoffice and age as of last birthday.
The Talbot family is praised as a fine group and their dogs described as guardian angels of the Rockies in a feature by H. M. Clark for Our Dumb Animals from the Massachusetts SPCA.
Drs Rankin and Dickie report at a National Tuberculosis Association meeting that farmer's lung is a form of moldy dust induced pneumonia. It raises susceptibility to future attacks. wearing a mask in dusty areas may help. Antibiotics are ineffective though adrenal hormones may ease symptoms.
A compact guide urges readers to convert unused items into cash by placing classified ads. It highlights quick money by selling clutter and encourages choosing clear listings to attract buyers.
Madison proposes a six year overhaul of its municipal airport, relocating and enlarging facilities north of Truax Air Force Base. City airport chief Robert B. Skuldt says 80 adjacent acres would be acquired and funding could cover up to 75 percent, with total costs about 1.885 million dollars and 80 thousand dollars planned for 1959.
A historical pattern notes King Humbert I of Italy killed by an anarchist in 1900 and U.S. President William McKinley assassinated by an anarchist in 1901, marking a wave of political violence at the turn of the century.
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