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Newspaper
Monroe Evening Times
Location
Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
May 25, 1957
Page
6
Septic tanks cisterns and dry wells cleaned by prompt Monroe service. Call 1232 for prompt service. Fence building by the hour with guaranteed work. Call Monroe 1832 for fencing. Farmer's Wants.
C F Holmes of Browntown offers miscellaneous feeder pigs weighing 40 pounds and up. Call Browntown 53 K to inquire about this business opportunity.
A mixed bundle of classified notes offers a Live stock Feed Supplement opportunity with potential returns of 376 or 84 gross profit and weekly turnover claims, plus urgent railroad telegraph training for men 18 to 37 with pay around 365. Also listings for clerking, housework, a mother’s helper, a tavern lease, and a service station lease in Wisconsin towns.
The Service Record reports U. S. Seaman Richard A. Stocker USNR son of Mr and Mrs Robert Stocker of 719 22nd Avenue recently arrived in Alameda California aboard the attack aircraft carrier USS Shangri La after a six month far eastern cruise with the Seventh Fleet.
Spec. 3rd Class William R. Pence son of Mr and Mrs Walter Pence Brodhead recently took part in a five day field training exercise with the 371st Armored Infantry Battalion in Germany. His wife Dolores resides in Whitewater.
Seaman Roger Plate son of Mr and Mrs William Plate Monroe is hospitalized at the U S Naval Hospital San Diego after transfer from the USS Hollister. He is expected to remain for several weeks at 122 East San Diego California.
Livestock salable hogs range from 17.50 to 19.15 per 100 pounds with various sizes and grades listed. Cattle prices show choice fed steers 22.75 to 24.25, prime steers up to 27.25 per 100 pounds, and utility cows 11.50 to 16.00. Grain markets note No wheat, corn 1.35 percent futures, oats 74 percent, soybeans and meal values, barley bids around 1.1 to 1.16.
Wool processed into a fine flour acts as a binder for plastic products. The method blends staple fibers with resin to improve molding and durability. Researchers report improved texture and reduced material costs in prototype applications.
New York stock market eased from 1957 highs in a weekly retreat. The Associated Press index slipped 40 cents to 184.50 as oils and other oils led gains while most other issues softened. Getty Oil enjoyed gains from merger rumors and Corning Glass surged on news of pryo ceram material. Lukens Steel remained unchanged at 99.
The Federal Communications Commission announced a cautious step toward pay-as-you-see television. It authorized controlled trials in selected areas while reserving final judgments on regular toll services and public interest. The two year study supports FCC power to authorize paid television on existing channels, countering opposition from broadcasters and some lawmakers.
Two Janesville contractors bid closely for a new Whitewater State College dormitory valued at about 500000. The James Cullen Co. submitted $359,683 while T S Willis offered $359,890, with questions over basement finishing.
The Wisconsin State Journal asked Thomas E. Coleman of Madison about a Senate appointment rumor while he vacationed in France. He replied with a witty note saying fishing is poor and he does not like the lure, adding Bonjour.
The record worst automobile accident toll in United States history was 37,800 traffic deaths reported for 1955 marking a low point in road safety.
TV lineup includes Jackie Gleason and Lawrence Welk at 7 and 8 p.m. on channels 3 13 27 33 and 39. Late programs feature The Ghost and Mrs Muir and The Paradine Case with multiple channel options.
Wisconsin cheese markets remained steady as heavy government price support purchases offset ample production. Junior cheddar eased a quarter cent while midgrade prices widened slightly, demand was light to fair, butter and evaporated milk markets showed mixed but steady trends amid a cooling season.
New York based Business Week ranks Eugene C Grace 81 chairman of Bethlehem Steel as the highest paid boss with 809011 in gross earnings last year. Harlowe H Curtice of General Motors followed with 695100. After taxes Grace takes home about 133000 from the gross sum.
Miss Anna Rhyner was a birthday guest at the Richard Jaeger home in Madison. Miss Angeline Hulburt of Monroe visits Mrs. Olive Hilliard and plans to attend Albany high school's 1894 commencement activities. Mrs. Mae Graves returns from Milwaukee visit with Vaughn Root. Olive Hilliard hosts the Rebekah lodge Past Noble Grands. Mr and Mrs Fred Hammery rent the first floor of the Mrs W F Hein house. Ray Chrisbaum family to move to a summer home near Argonne next week.
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