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Newspaper

Monroe Evening Times

Location

Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

May 31, 1960

Page

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Soviet Sees Move to Hide Missile Bases Amid U2 Concerns

Washington reports the Soviet Union aims to relocate missile bases and deter U2 spy flights. Analysts view Marshal Malinovsky’s warning as blunt pressure on allies hosting U.S. airfields while Allen Dulles testifies to the Senate committee on espionage.

Washington Soviet Union Marshal Malinovsky Kremlin Khrushchev Malinovsky State Department U. S Senate Foreign Relations Committee Allen W. Dulles Central Intelligence Agency Sen J. William Fulbright Dulles

Cancer Drive Figures Sought for Tabulation

The Green County Cancer Crusade fund drive final tabulation is being made. Mrs. Gladys Andrews, Monroe drive chairman, asks all envelopes be turned in at once. Ward chairmen listed include Mines, Orlean Wahl, Lee Mitchell, Frank Deininger, Harold Whitehead, Roger Voelkli, Bette Hoffman, Max Voelkli, Leland Skattum, Robert Zach, and Stella Prechel.

Green County Cancer Crusade Fund Gladys Andrews Monroe Drive Orlean Wahl Lee Mitchell Frank Deininger Harold Whitehead Roger Voelkli Bette Hoffman Max Voelkli Leland Skattum Robert Zach Stella Prechel

Monroe Police Begin Use of Radar Check

Monroe police report only one arrest for speeding during Memorial Day weekend since adopting the new radar speed check. Assistant Chief Dwight C Coplien said a Freeport driver was arrested and several others warned. He noted drivers kept safe speeds and the device proved easily installed and transportable with a strong psychological effect.

Dwight C. Coplien Freeport Coplien

Thefts of Hub Caps Reported Across Local Dealers

City police investigate a weekend surge of hub cap thefts from Dearth Motors Johnson-Eraser Pontiac and Marty Ripp Chevrolet and from a private car owned by David B Foesch at 601% 11th Avenue.

Dearth Motors, Inc Johnson-Eraser Pontiac, Inc Marty-Ripp Chevrolet, Inc David B. Foesch Llth Avenue

Six Persons Hurt In Area Mishaps

Six people sustained injuries in three separate accidents investigated by the sheriff's department over Sunday and yesterday. Hospitalized were Harold J. Steinbeck and Betty Burns. Pluss was treated at St. Clare hospital after a high speed crash. Mollrad sustained arm cuts but was not hospitalized. An earlier two car collision at Highway 92 and County Trunk E left Steinbeck and Burns injured. Pluss crashed while evading cattle near Monroe Albany. Mollrad lost control in fog west of Monroe. Minor damage occurred in a third collision near Brodhead involving Gene Maizke and William Harwick.

Albany Clarence Pluss Route 1 Gerald D. Olson Howard K. Steinback Belleville Sheriff's Department St. Mary’s Madison Harold J. Steinbeck Betty L. Burns Herman Pluss St. Clare Hospital Arthur L. Mollrad Gratiot Alvin Hanson Argyle Gerald Dean Olson Henry Olson Olson Steinbeck Liberty Polo Hill Brooklyn Township Betty Burns St. Mary's Hospital Pluss Paul Baumgartner Gap Church Mollrad Monroe Gene F. Maizke 20Th Avenue William J. Harwick Brodhead 7Th Street 17Th Avenue

Holiday Toll Sets Record for Various Types of Accidents

The Memorial Day weekend brought a rising death toll across all accidents, with totals approaching or surpassing the 371 fatalities from 1958 for the three day period. Reports of pre midnight Sunday crashes still came in, and a national 78 hour period set a grim all around death record, while the prior violent death peak stood at 504 in 1947.

Cheese prices steady in Madison market report

In Madison Wisconsin the American cheese market shows steady demand described as fair to good with ample offerings. Cheddars fetch 32 to 34 percent, 40 pound blocks 34 to 36 percent, single daisies 35 to 36 percent, longhorns 35 to 36 percent, and midgets 36 to 37 percent.

Steady Madison Wisconsin

War of Nerves Cited by Pastor At Annual Rites

Rev Karl F Koch of Immanuel EUB church spoke at Memorial Day services in Greenwood cemetery about a psychological war of nerves sparked by the recent summit. He warned nations could break mentally under sustained fear and deception. Twenty more names were added to the Honor List of Dead from Spanish American, World War I, World War II, Korean and peacetime service. The Jaycees barbecue at the fair grounds served about one thousand people, slightly more than in 1959.

Karl F. Koch Immanuel Eub Church Greenwood Cemetery Koch Fred O. Phillips Stoughton Frederick Buehler Madison John Blotz Texas Herman F. Stoll Monticello Edwin W. Voss Monroe Ralph A. Bast North Dakota Angus de Voe Brodhead John S. Richards Floyd Kline Robert Wenger Frank W. Ingwell New Glarus Theo E. Schultz Meller Victor Conners Green County Paul E. Weibel Jr John V. Baebler Paul A. Roth Armin F. Loeffel Mary Zuercher Cote Aurora Ill Gene A. Tree Ridott Fairgrounds

Epidemic Over At Union Grove

A state official says physicians at the Southern Colony and Training School have the dysentery outbreak under control. Two or three patients remain treated for shigella dysentery, with aim to wipe out the disease. The colony houses about 1,585 residents, up 50 percent in four years.

Union Grove Southern Colony Wilbur Schmidt Wisconsin Department of Public Welfare

Summer pool season starts with June 20 lessons

The city pool opens this Sunday with lessons beginning June 20 and playground activities starting June 20. Registration for swimming lessons runs June 6 through June 10 at the pool office. Playground signups occur June 6 through June 10 at Recreation Park.

Robert L. Wells Park and Recreation Wells Recreation Park

Five Withdrawn From Local Contests In Alice in Dairyland

Six area contestants will represent the region in the Alice in Dairyland contest with five entries withdrawn including one from Monroe. Local hopefuls include Barbara Kubly Linda Ericksen Jane La Borde Jeanette Anderson Geraldine Waite and Marcia Schulz plus Miss Pavlak from Deerfield.

Alice In Dairyland Monroe Barbara Kubly Route 4 Linda Ericksen 17Th Avenue Jane la Borde Juda Jeanette Anderson Belleville Geraldine Waite Brooklyn Marcia Mae Schulz Mt. Horeb Mary R. Pavilak Route 1 Deerfield Beverly Myers Route 2 Veterans Service Office Oaktron Industries Inc Union Presbyterian Church Barbara Ann Kubly Alvin A. Kubly Argus Rural School Monroe High School Farm Bureau Young People Argus Club John P. la Borde Juda High School

Storm toll rises in Manila flood disaster

A tropical storm threatening Manila veered into the Pacific as weekend floods left 169 dead 90 missing and about 5000 homeless in Manila and surrounding suburbs.

Manila Pacific

Hymn Inspires Olm Address At High School Baccalaureate

Rev. Paul H. Olm of St. John's United Church of Christ based his address on lines from I Would Be True during the junior high baccalaureate in the auditorium. He urged graduates to lift others, as the 124-member class prepared for commencement Thursday with Prof. George Walter as speaker. Other ministers joined in the service with invocation, scripture, and prayers.

Paul H. Olm St. John’s United Recreation Park

Stocks Edge Higher After Defense Rumor

New York stocks rose modestly led by aircraft missile and electronic shares. Defense stocks gained on a rumor that Senate Democratic leaders plan a sharper increase in defense appropriations. Some drug firms and select specialties showed strength while many basic groups barely moved.

New York Senate

Reigning Queen To Hail Winners At Dinner Event

About 25 contestants from the region will judge, dine, and tour Monroe as they participate in the Alice in Dairyland selection. A noon Swiss Colony luncheon, a 3:30 parade, and a 6:30 banquet lead to two finalists advancing to Richland Center June 21 23. Local officials and sponsors guide the day.

Alice In Dairyland Monroe D. L Bill) Mossman Orville R. Evans Merrie Jule Barney Juda Brodhead Mayer Evans Miss Barney Maureen Dillon Green County Dairy Queen Green County Boots and Saddle Club Shrine Clowns Mossman Lincoln Gymnasium C. G. Hennager Myron Babler Richland Center Alice State Department of Agriculture Wisconsin First National Bank Commercial and Savings Bank Monroe Chamber of Commerce

Pasternak Dies at 70 Nobel Author From Moscow Suburb

Boris Pasternak, 70, Nobel prize winning author of Doctor Zhivago, died Monday night in his sleep at his villa in Peredelkino, 20 miles outside Moscow. Friends confirmed his death.

Moscow Boris Pasternak Doctor Zhivago Peredelkino

Holiday Birthdays Not New to Thorson, Grant Families Here

Gene and Jacquline Jean Thorson of 2310 1th Avenue welcomed Jana Kay born Memorial Day at St. Clare hospital. Father observes New Year’s Day, grandfather Russell V. Grant born Valentine’s Day, great grandmother Mary Lengacher born July 4. Paternal grandparents Elmer Thorson Woodford. paternal great grandparents Ed Thorson Woodford and Jane Mason. Maternal grandparents include Grant and Mrs. Lengacher. Jana Kay has a brother James Eugene, age 5.

Gene Jacqueline Jean Thorson 1Th Avenue Jana Kay St. Clare Hospital Russell V Jimmy) Grant Mary Lengacher Elmer Thorson Woodford Ed Thorson Jane Mason Grant Lengacher James Eugene

Also Mentioned on This Page

The Associated Press Rev. Koch Greenwood Marlene Frey Cheryl Richards Karen Anderson Judy Goecks Marty Deignan Pete VanAllmen John Prien Tom Keegan Diane Darling Carol Koenig Janeen Boyer David Stauffacher Jim Mauermann Neil Jacobs Herb Ableman Twining Park Karl Aeschlimann Bill Wedesky Rodney Sonnenburg Kenneth Mayer Mike Mitchell Jey Ault Betty Grundahl Jo- Ann Geyer Delores Kubly Frank C. Stiles Mary R. Pavlak City of Marcia Schulz Jeanette Irene Anderson Ole Anderson Belleville High School Whitewater State College Dane County Farm Bureau Maurice E Horeb Marcella Schulz Racine Lutheran High School University of Wisconsin School of Home Economics Germany Springdale Club Ray Pavlak Dane County Olm Thorson
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