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Newspaper

Monroe Evening Times

Location

Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

May 26, 1958

Page

2

Perle and Doris Guess Leave Generous Memorial Scholarship

Editorial lauds the late Perle C Guess and his wife Doris M Guess for a memorial scholarship fund to Monroe high school graduates, exceeding 40000 dollars. The fund aims to provide a perpetual, unrestricted source of aid for higher education with broad board and superintendent discretion in awarding. The donors intended that the impact reach worthy young people without limitation to field of study.

Perle C. Guess Doris M. Guess Perle Doris Guess Monroe High Board of Education Superintendent of Schools Monroe

Lebanon seeks U N Security Council hearing on U A R dispute

Lebanon declares its complaint against the United Arab Republic will be heard by the U N Security Council. It accuses Egypt and Syria of meddling in Lebanon and hints at Soviet influence. A U N ruling is not guaranteed due to possible Soviet veto, but world attention may aid U S efforts to stabilize Lebanon amid a volatile Middle East.

Ting Lebanon United Arab Republic Egypt Syria U.N. Security Council Nasser U.A.R U.N Soviet Union Security Council United States Middle East

Reuther shifts stance as UAW deadline nears

Walter Reuther, seen as a shrewd strategist, shows defiance over contracts then pivots to urge unionists to avoid a strike. He warns it would be insane to strike with thousands already laid off, signaling a timely move to shape a sensible settlement and curb inflationary pressures on auto sales.

Reuther UAW

Conservation trip honors rural eighth graders and local officials

Fifteen county seventh and eighth graders earn a conservation trip based on soil test marks. The group visits La Crosse stations and a state game farm. Also noted are Palestine conflict updates and a local fire department appointment of Otto Steinman as second assistant fire chief.

Cecil Jones Post VFW J. H. Schwaiger A. E. Mitchell Max H. Voelkhi Harvey Mason Emil Boesch Frank M. Haren Fred Good William H. Dobson Adolph Vogel LaCrosse Agricultural Experimental Station United Nations Palestine Holy Land Otto H. Steinman Monroe

Fire Chief Seeks Monroe Bid For State Tournament

Fifty years ago Monroe businessmen considered bidding for the next year's state firemen's tournament as Fire Chief Josh Streiff urged local support. Diphtheria outbreak shuts North school kindergarten room for remainder of term. Cedarville residents push for an interurban transit line north from Freeport and to Monroe with city aid. G F Butterfield of Oregon, operator of the Portland house, leases the Grand Central hotel in Monticello from the Wittwer heirs.

Josh Streiff Monroe Anh North School Cedarville Freeport G. F. Butterfield Oregon Portland House Monticello Wittwer Heirs

Poppy Day Sale Workers Listed

American Legion Auxiliary members and volunteers participated in Monroe's Poppy Day with organized teams on all square sides. Names include chairmen, district coordinators, and dozens of workers across north south east and west sections, plus assisting volunteers and outlying district staff.

American Legion Auxiliary Monroe Robert E. Hardell Sr Mark Grinnell Doran R. Zwygart Dan L. Ault Robert G. Rote

Miss Falk Set to Earn North Central College Degree

Miss Carol Joan Falk daughter of Mr and Mrs Clarence Falk Route 3 will graduate from North Central College Naperville Ill at the 93rd annual commencement on Sunday June 8 She will receive a Bachelor of Arts degree with a sociology major and will start a sixth grade teaching job in Skokie Ill A reception for seniors and parents is at 3 30 Smorgasbord at 4 45 The academic procession begins at 6 45 and commencement exercises follow at 7 p m

Carol Joan Falk Clarence Falk North Central College Naperville Ill Skokie Miss Falk

Four 4-H Events Will Be in June

A sequence of four daily 4-H fitting, judging and showmanship events is scheduled in June. Each day features host farms near Decatur Township Monroe New Glarus and adjacent clubs with instruction from agricultural committee hosts and extension agents.

Ben Zimmerli Decatur Township Albany Oak Corners Smiley Jolly Mixers Decatur Spring Grove Oakley Clarence Juda Carl Wyss Monroe Monroe Ag Richland Argue Dutch Hollow Washington Center Clover Sisters Herbert Huffman Clarno Hiawatha Hilltop Fair Fielders Jordan Browntown Cadiz Walter Streiff New Glarus York Dayton Adams Mt. Pleasant Silverview Little Hill High Doherty Brooklyn Badgers

Monroe Horses Take Top Honors at Milwaukee Show

Ben J. Cody a 2 year old stallion won first place and grand champion. Ben Cody sire won first in aged stallion and reserve champion. Winners are owned by Mr Mrs Charles R Hensel and Ben J Cody by O L Hare and Mrs Hensel. Attendees included Mr and Mrs John Kramer and daughter Marsha of Orangeville.

Ben Cody Charles R. Hensel Monroe Ben J.cody O. L. Hare John Kramer Marsha Orangeville

Coast Guard Rescues Two Bay Youths After Boat Upsets

The Coast Guard twice saved San Francisco youths from San Francisco Bay as their runabout overturned. Five years earlier it towed a leaky boat to shore and rescued Sam Cuschieri then 14 and Frank Bertoni then 13.

San Francisco Coast Guard San Francisco Bay Sam Cuschieri Frank Bertoni

Edith Hodges Dies in New York After Illness

Edith Hodges wife of Gilbert T Hodges Jr Monroe native died Saturday night after a long illness Services were held in New York City She was born in Morrison Illinois a 1902 University of Wisconsin graduate Her husband a Wall Street Journal staff executive is a Wisconsin alumnus and former New York Sun executive committee chair and Advertising Federation of America president Also director of the University of Wisconsin Alumni Association and Wisconsin Alumni Research Foundation News reached Nellie Hodges widow of Dr F L Hodges a cousin of Gilbert Hodges.

New York City F. L. Hodges Gilbert Hodges

Mexico’s Vast Territory Measured at 763,944 Square Miles

The report notes Mexico covers 763,944 square miles, outlining its expansive geography and positioning within North America. The figure underscores the country’s large size relative to its regional neighbors and its diverse landscapes.

Mexico

Monroe 4-H Talent Program at Family Night

Monroe Ag 4-H Club presented a group of plays during Family Night Saturday at the Ludlow Memorial Library's Green Room. Directed by Mrs Henry Pick Jr the event featured youths Roger and Ralph Stauffacher Kenneth and Jean Wyss Robert David and Kenneth Pick David Allen Oscar Richard and Harold Kern Diane and Eugene Hartwig Carol Wyss Walter Nathan Botteron and Richard Robert and John Ammon. Walter Brunkow led the club as general leader and mothers served lunch.

Monroe Ag +H club Ludlow Memorial Library Henry Pick Jr Roger Ralph Stauffacher Kenneth Jean Wyss Robert David Kenneth Pick David Allen Oscar Richard Harold Kern Diane Eugene Hartwig Carol Wyss Walter Nathan Botteron John Ammon Walter Brunkow Mothers of Club

Want ads serve you well when you want to buy or sell

Local want ads highlight quick options for buying and selling goods and services. Short notices emphasize practical leads, price points, and contact details for interested readers seeking bargains or listings.

Girl Scout Troops Present Skits and Awards at South School

Intermediate Troop 216 staged Juliette Low life skits for Brownie Troop 219 as part of second class literature and drama badges. Beavers and Pioneers performed “Juliette Low Saves the Kitten” and “The Big Scare.” Troop 226 led singing. Brownie Troops taught dances. Lunch, decorations, and hosting duties were handled by listed parents and leaders. additional guests and troop leaders were named.

Juliette Low United States South School Beaver Pioneer Patrols Carol Mitchel Troop 226 Anne Mallory Marsha Manos Jane Mitchell Marjorie Marti Judith Bahr Kay Lindsay Kathy Blum Mary Stocker Melvetta Zentner Marilyn Bainbridge Marcia Mahley Caryl Stuart Cathy Howe Hazel Huffman Viva Stauffacher Kenneth Smith Stanley Neuberger Mmes Herman Blum Ralph Mahley Richard H. Bahr Sandra Wardlow Jake Rufener Ludlow Memorial Library Judith Bernet Karen Herbert

Adventurer and Folk Dancer Profiles Recognized

A list of second class readers and participants named Becky Trumpy Judith Hefty Judith Mahle Ann Goecks Linda Feutz Susan Hoffman Susan Kirchner Carol Cassell Ruth Chambers Nancy Burkhalter with activities described as back yard camper cook adventurer and folk dancer in a community notices summary.

Becky Trumpy Back Yard Judith Hefty Judith Mahle Ann Goecks Linda Feutz Susan Hoffman Susan Kirchner Carol Cassell Ruth Chambers Nancy Burkhalter

Cemetery Association Holds Annual Meeting in Exeter

Exeter Cemetery Association held its annual meeting at the cemetery thought to be Green County’s oldest. President Emory Silver presided. Raymond Talmage delivered the secretary treasurer report. Mrs. William Steindorf was re elected a director for five years. The first Exeter settlement dates to 1828 and early 1830s lead miners are buried in the east section. upkeep is funded by a permanent fund established by T. O. Silver and Silas Lewis.

Albany Exeter Cemetery Association Green County Emory Silver Monticello Raymond Talmage William Steindorf Exeter T. O. Silver Silas Lewis

Also Mentioned on This Page

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