Endorsement politics in Wisconsin Senate race
Editorial questions the value of party convention endorsements after Wisconsin Senator Wiley loses at the state convention to Rep. Davis. It argues endorsements by few delegates distort voter will, risks a bitter split, and worries about unity for the fall election while noting Wiley’s long career and age. It calls for abandoning negative factional fights and endorsing clear, broad consensus.
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Alexander Wiley
Wisconsin
Rep
Glenn Davis
Sen. Wiley
Sup the 83
Wiley
Davis
Sen
JCS Visit to Moscow Seen as Potential Step Toward Peace
Washington debates a possible Joint Chiefs of Staff trip to Moscow. Proponents argue it would prove U S sincerity in seeking peaceful relations and test intelligence on Russia’s military progress. They contend the visit could reassure allies and reveal the true strength of U S defense capabilities. Opponents warn against engagements with Soviet Russia.
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Russia
Joint Chiefs of Staff
Washington
Soviet
JCS
Moscow
Joint Chiefs of’ Staff
U. S
Joint Chiefs
Monroe
Nathan F. Twining
Ious
Red
Railroads resume full schedule after strike ends
A decade old recap notes the Milwaukee and Illinois Central lines through Monroe return to full service on May 28 1946 after a railroad strike ends. It also highlights deaths of Sen Carter Glass and local figures and recalls anniversary and community events from 25 50 and 40 years ago.
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Milwaukee and
Ilinois Central
Monroe
Carter Glass
Virginia
Congress
Federal Reserve System
Cecil Jones Post
Veterans of Foreign Wars
Turner Hall
Chamber of Commerce
City Hotel
John Dietrich
Green County
Milwaukee
Monticello Final Honor Roll Listed by Principal Becker
Monticello high school principal H A Becker announced the final honor roll for the 1955 56 season. Seniors named include Jeanette Zurfluh Robert Zegtner Karen Schlittler Helen Muller Joyce Marty Karen vxJean Kubly Wanda K Harden and Nancy Durtschi. Juniors listed are June Whipple Eldon Taylor Kenneth Kundert Janet Kammerer Dennis Field Nancy Feldt Judith Babler. Sophomores include Jim Zweifel Joyce Zentner Gail Wittenwyler Virginia Studer Nancy Root Roland a Richards Jack Ponyicsany Anna Marty Dolores Isely William Hefty Ernest Gempeler William Escher Richard Dugdale Roger Dooley Pauline Disch Norman Crouch. Freshmen listed are Grace Zimmerman Carol Kubly Carolyn Klassy John Holdrich Judith Gibbons Nancy Flescher Dennis Feller Mary Baebler and Myrna Adamson.
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Monticello
H. A. Becker
Monticello High School
Jeanette Zurfluh
Robert Zegtner
Karen, Schlittler
Helen Muller
Joyce Marty
Karan vxJean Kubly
Wanda K. Harden
Nancy Durtschi
June Whipple
Eldon Taylor
Kenneth Kundert
Janet Kammerer
Dennis Field
Nancy Feldt
Judith Babler
Two Drown as Boat Swept Over Dam on Kankakee River
In Wilmington Illinois a man Clem Bottorff 42 Harvey ML and his daughter Sharon 15 were drowned when their disabled boat capsized after being swept over a dam on the Kankakee River Three other people were rescued from the water. The report notes a separate advisory about oil filters removing sludge over long mileage.
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Illinois
Wilmington
Ill
Kankakee River
Clem Bottorff
Harvey
Sharon
Police car key lapse lands unit search in Dallas
Det. W. E. Douglas left the keys atop the sun visor in an unmarked police car parked in front of headquarters Saturday. Officers are still scanning the area for the vehicle. A lighthearted quip about bad busi ness in leaving keys in a parked car accompanies the note to use the Classified want column.
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Dallas
Tex
Det
W. E. Douglas
Memorial Day Concert Arranged by Monroe High School Band
Allan F. Barnard announces a Memorial Day program at Greenwood Cemetery by the Monroe High School band in its 22nd year. The 9:15 to 9:45 am concert includes marches and sacred pieces with a brass quartet, wreath ceremony, and Taps, Echoes, and final selection The Thunderer.
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Monroe High School
Greenwood Cemetery
Allan F. Barnard
Washington Post
71St Regiment
William Lanz
Patrick Ruehlman
Owen Hefty
Donald Heeren
Lanz
Anita Ainsworth
Ruehlman
Mary Ellen Summeris
Barnard
William McDonald Darlington Veteran Laid to Rest
Funeral services for William M McDonald 67 of Darlington were held at Holy Rosary Church in Darlington after he died Saturday in King Veterans Hospital He was a World War I veteran and survived by brothers Leo James and Arthur with arrangements by Steil Funeral Home Darlington
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Warlingion
William M. McDonald
Darlington
Veterans Hospital
King
Holy Rosary Catholic Church
McDonald
Leo
Chicago
James
Arthur
Steil Funeral Home
Rural Schools Close for Picnic Social Time at Franklin
Franklin school closed Thursday for a picnic dinner and social time. Four eighth graders graduates: Patsy Krebs Patsy Hughes Kay Werden and Janice Ries. Four first graders Kathy Kummer Davy Gaukapp Gary Zimmerman and Kristy Mohns. Three had perfect attendance Patsy Krebs Michael Krebs and Janice Riese. Mrs Virgil Wenger, teacher, has been rehired.
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Franklin School
Patsy Krebs
Patsy Hughes
Kay Werden
Janice Ries
Kathy Kummer
Davy Gaukapp
Gary Zimmerman
Kristy Mohns
Michael Krebs
Janice Riese
Virgil Wenger
Marmaduke Pebles of Shullsburg Dies in Oakland
Marmaduke Pebles 78, a former Shullsburg resident now of Oakland California, died Friday in an Oakland hospital after a long illness. Survived by three sisters Mary Gratiot Leta Pebles both of Shullsburg and Mrs A A Johnson Lewiston Mont and a brother John New York City. Services 3 p.m. Thursday at Thompson Funeral Home Shullsburg with viewing Wednesday.
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CauLopun
Marmaduke Pebles
Oakland
Calif
Shullsburg
Mary Gratiot
Leta Pebles
A. A. Johnson
Lewiston
Mont
John
New York City
Thompson Funeral
Levi Laubaugh Dies at Onalaska Home
Levi Laubaugh of Onalaska died Saturday at his daughter's home Mrs Gilbert Miller. He was born June 10, 1865 in Ashland Ohio moved to Browntown in 1911 married Elizabeth Michaels in 1915. Surviving wife a daughter Pearl son Richard stepson Harold Palmer ten grandchildren two great grandchildren. Services set for 2 p m tomorrow at Fossum funeral home Onalaska and burial in Onalaska cemetery.
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Evi Laubaugh
Browntown
Gilbert Miller
Onalaska
Laubaugh
Mr. Laubaugh
Ashland
Elizabeth Michaels
Gilbert (Pearl
Richard
Lansing
Harold Palmer
Janesville
Fossum Funeral Home
Onalaska Cemetery
Double Play Attempt Fatal Hit In Cass City Game
In Cass City Michigan a 2 year-old fan who played ball as a hobby died after being struck above the right ear by a ball during a Cass City versus Mayville baseball game yesterday. Cass City catcher Chester E. Dorland was involved in the play as the ball was relayed in an attempted double play.
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Michigan
Cass City
Mich
Mayville
Chester E. Dorland
Monroe Youths Get FFA Award
Three Monroe youths and one from Belleville will be awarded the Wisconsin Farmer Degree of the Future Farmers of America during the state FFA convention June 5 at Green Lake. Selected for the honor are Chester Dillon Jr., Roger Stauffacher and Donald Witt, of Monroe, and Frederick Zweifel, Belleville. Qualifications for the degree include that the candidate must have earned by his own efforts from farming or other agricultural work at least 250 dollars, which he has in the bank or invested, and must show leadership and cooperative ability in school activities.
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Monroe
Belleville
Future Farmers of America
FFA
Green Lake
Chester Dillon Jr
Roger Stauffacher
Donald Witt
Frederick Zweifel
264 Farm Youths Named For Honors By FFA Chapter
A total of 264 farm youths have been chosen for honors by the FFA chapter and community affairs. This indicates broad participation and recognition across the agricultural program.
Henry Babler 63 Belleville World War I veteran dies
Henry Babler 63 lifelong Belleville resident and World War I veteran died Saturday after a long illness at his home. Services were held this afternoon at the Evangelical and Reformed church. He worked at Oscar Mayer and Co. He is survived by his wife Rose four sons Harold Monticello LaVerne Kenneth and Robert Belleville two brothers Matt Madison and Jacob Belleville and six grandchildren.
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Belleville
Henry Babler
Evangelical and Reformed Church
Babler
Oscar Mayer and Co
Rose
Harold
Monticello
LaVerne
Kenneth
Robert
Matt
Madison
Jacob
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Stephenson County
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Wilbert Riese
Elmer
Mount Pleasant
Alta R. Rouse
Charles A. Rawson
Union Church
I. M. Stauffacher
Great Northern Empire Builder
Fargo
N.D
A. J. Clarity
Freeport
Frank Buehler
Monroe Fire Department
George Legler
J. C. Hood
Chauncery
Turner Opera House
Charlene Booth
Joseph Wood
Thomas Luchsinger
O. F. Pinney
Gar Post
Emil Schroeder
Clarno
Paddy Cannon
J. A. Biedler
Robert E
Ates
America
Zuercher
Agency
William McDonald
Vitavend Corp
Sheridan Road
Til
Rhs
Ceme Ate Rural Schools
California
Levi Laubaugh
Laskers
Lifetime
Buieric
Phillips & Smith Appliances
Southern
Stricken
Corby
Corbys
JAS. Barclay & CO. Limited
Peoria, Ill
Riverside Deluxe
Blackwall
Regon
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