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Newspaper
Monroe Evening Times
Location
Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
May 24, 1961
Page
2
The column critiques FCC chief Minow after his national meeting remarks. It argues his call to improve programs is impractical and labels his stance as dictatorial. It warns against subsidies and FCC control and defends sponsor funding in TV.
Fidel Castro’s bid to ransom 1,200 captives from the ill fated invasion drew global attention but failed to elicit U S government action. Private citizens led a humanitarian drive seeking about 15 million dollars, prompting Castro to threaten a new approach while facing public scrutiny.
A 1951 Madison cheese party hosted by Sen. Melvin J. Olson draws 450 legislators and officials. Across the globe, Allied tanks drive 13 miles across Korea’s 38th Parallel as Chinese forces retreat. A Milwaukee victim’s funeral mass is planned in St. Victor’s church. Dr. John A. Schindler to speak at Epsilon Sigma Alpha convention.
Donald Richard Meyers is placed on two years probation after pleading guilty to taking $10 from a Lena service station on May 13. Judge Wesley A. Eberle orders six months in the Vandalia State Farm. Meyers lives on Route 2 in Pecatonica.
A brief note promotes renting a room via the classified section of The Monroe Evening Times. It urges readers to check the paper for available rooms and contact details.
Clair C. McKnight 62 Route 4 Janesville formerly of South Wayne Lafayette County died yesterday at his home from a heart attack. He attended the University of Wisconsin and married Lela Ovitz in 1982. Survived by wife two daughters a sister stepmother three half siblings seven grandchildren. Services 10:30 a m tomorrow at Overton funeral home with Masonic rites tonight at 7:30. Friends may call 7 to 9 p m.
Daniel C. Fisher 77, longtime president of S. S. Kresge Co a former board member and 1946 1953 president died when his car struck a tree in Detroit Police said a heart attack likely preceded the crash He joined Kresge in 1907 in Youngstown Ohio moved to Detroit in 1921 and became president and GM in 1946
Monticello Times reports John Legler son of Mr and Mrs Joe Legler won first place in the annual Poppy Poster Contest run by the American Legion Auxiliary to promote Poppy Day. Second place went to Donald Saunders with Ralph Siegenthaler third and Marlyn Alm fourth among fifth grade participants.
William F. Schulz 81 a retired druggist of Darlington died in a local hospital after a long illness. A Fall River native he had worked in Marionette before retiring and moving to Darlington. Survived by brother Walter Darlington and sister Mrs Glenn Ryder Milwaukee. Services set 2 p.m. tomorrow at Steil funeral home with Masonic rites at 8 p.m. tonight.
Alfred C Wittwer 44 a Mt Horeb veterinary helper was found dead by hanging in a woods near Dr Mark Foster farm Blue Mounds the death is ruled suicide by Dane County Coroner Michael Malloy. Survivors include his parents three brothers and five sisters. Funeral set for Immanuel Lutheran church Mt Horeb.
Friends may call at the Gesme funeral home in Mt Horeb after 6 tonight for arrangements and condolences. The notice lists the location and time for calling hours for mourners.
City Council received a deed for the first of two properties needed to extend a street from Main to the American Legion lot. Legion officials agreed to provide a parallel strip north of their property for a two block thoroughfare. A tentative pool opening is set for June 3 with season passes available June 1 and 2.
Lancaster hosts a regional Alice in Dairyland event with 18 entrants from six counties. Each contestant receives a sterling bracelet and corsage, while dairy firms distribute free ice cream milk and cheese sandwiches on the courthouse lawn. Winners announced at 3:30 p.m. in the courtyard. Lafayette County entrants include Caralee Ann Thompson Darlington Kay McKinley Darlington Suzi Goodell Darlington Mary Mathys Darlington Margaret Barry Argyle and other Darlington entries.
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