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Newspaper
Monroe Evening Times
Location
Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
May 31, 1957
Page
2
The piece argues against legalizing bingo in Wisconsin drawing on Ohio’s experience where charities via bingo masked racketeering profits. It warns that legalization invites hoodlums, bribery, and bookie shops, risking a return of illegal gambling and crime. It urges Wisconsin to avoid bingo and lotteries as crutches for merchants.
A Square’s Jaywalkers column notes pedestrians ignore crosswalks at Monroe’s public square. It warns of near misses with vehicles and the legal liability for drivers and pedestrians. The piece urges painting diagonal DO NOT JAYWALK signs at all four square intersections.
The puma panther cougar catamount mountain lion and American lion all refer to the same wild feline known as the American cougar. Taxonomy varies by region and era, but the animal remains one species Bos concolor, commonly called the mountain lion or puma.
Ten years ago disasters marked May 31 1947 with 93 lives lost in aviation tragedies and 174 total fatalities worldwide while highways saw high crash counts near Monroe. In Green County injuries included Arlie Kundert and Frank Nikolay, and Rev. George Kelsey urged youth to help rebuild a new world at Greenwood cemetery memorial rites.
Federal authorities move to quell draft criticism on May 31 1917 by ordering sweeping arrests. Pacifist voices wane as action tightens. Bernice Lynch Kathryn Gruenewald and Marie Gruenewald report an 108 mile Milwaukee Monroe hike completed in four days despite heavy rains. Green County Normal Alumni limit reunion to a gym program at Lincoln. Bauman and Wagner win a $150000 Marshfield hospital contract. Fred Burgi visits from Minnesota Loan and Trust Co.
Turner's hall and Greenwood cemetery host Memorial Day, with fifty Civil War veterans joining the march. Fred Trachsel showcases 16 pupils in a home recital to about 80 listeners. Decatur’s Ten Eyck bridge steel arrives and construction starts. Dr. F W Byers delivers Memorial Day address in Darlington. Monroe’s South Side Champions beat South Wayne 16 to 9 in opener. Chicago Chronicle to suspend publication due to losses.
Six months after fleeing the October revolution Milwaukee's Hungarian refugees have become self sufficient with homes and furnishings. Sponsors helped 302 refugees arrive, most now speak English, attend church, and pursue jobs. Some youths consider returning home, but most plan to stay in the United States.
Vittorio Baratieri, 14, son of the Italian consul general in Chicago, returned with his parents from New York after a nationwide six week search. He said he did not believe he should be punished for running away but regretted causing his parents distress. The FBI had picked him up in New York after he disappeared from home April 16.
4 H Rural Life Sunday service set for 8 p m in the Green Room Ludlow Memorial library with Clarno Classy Clubbers opening musical prelude. Participants include Rush Schuetz Karen Meirs Barbara Hartwig Marlea Schuetz Sally Dickson and others with candle bearers and a 4 H pageant Why 4 H.
Services for Erick F. Garske 54 farmer of Harmony Rock County were held in Janesville this afternoon. A native of Germany he came to the United States in 1924 and lived in the Janesville area the last 24 years. Surviving are his wife a son Gordon a home and one grand child.
Rear Adm. Hugh H. Goodwin, set to retire today, was honored at Neville High School graduation exercises in Monroe Louisiana. He left high school after 11 grades in 1917 to join the Navy and later earned Annapolis graduation in 1922. Forty years later the Louisiana State Department of Education confirmed he had enough credits to graduate.
Argus 4H Club met with roll call by a favorite flower and the club pledge led by Vicki Miller. They discussed Parents' Night and rural life Sunday and were invited to a square dance June 1 by the Richland Club. Sharon Updike spoke on safe swimming and Alvin Strahm on judging brown Swiss cows. The next meeting is set for June 20.
Orangeville Hustlers 4-H club will meet at the Ralph Babler farm at 8 p.m. Monday. John Buford will speak at the gathering.
Gratiot Special report notes lifelong Gratiot area farmer James McDonald died Wednesday at his home after a long illness. He lived his entire life on the same farm and is survived by three daughters, two sons, 20 grandchildren, and one great grandchild. Wife Johannah preceded him in 1956. Burial/funeral details set for 9:30 a.m. Saturday at St. Joseph Catholic Church with visitation at Ayers funeral home.
Andrew J. Whitford 71 of rural Beloit died at 4 45 pm Wednesday in a Beloit hospital after a long illness He was born in Mineral Point and had lived in Beloit about 10 years retiring in 1951 He belonged to the South Wayne IOOF Survived by four daughters Nora Moseman Beloit Vera Kopplin Edna Colburn and Alma Beauvais all of Muskego 14 grandchildren and four great grandchildren Arrangements are pending at Rosman Uehling Kinzer Funeral Home Beloit.
Green County Safety Council schedules an 8 p.m. Tuesday meeting at the courthouse to plan National Farm Safety Week and an exhibit for the Green County Fair. This will be the last gathering until September 3.
The United States will launch six satellites during the IGY to study sun rays meteors cosmic rays magnetic fields and earth atmospheric conditions. Each satellite targets one research group and will carry instruments including microphones to count meteoroid impacts and sensors for ultraviolet radiation and air density.
Fragmentary phrase notes movement or passage over strategically located receiving stations on the earth below. No additional context or names are readable to identify event, date, or organizations.
The Agriculture Department reports margarine edged butter last year in the ongoing competition. Civilians averaged 44.4 pounds of fats and oils, down 1.1 pounds from 1955, with margarine rising by 0.1 pound while butter fell 0.3 pound. The two averaged 8.7 pounds butter and 8.2 pounds margarine, narrowing the gap from two decades ago when butter led 17 to 2.4.
Columbus reaches the Virgin Islands during his second voyage to the New World, marking a notable moment in early Atlantic exploration and imperial contact. He reportedly sights land and initiates exploration of nearby islands under Spanish sponsorship.
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