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Newspaper
Monroe Evening Times
Location
Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
May 31, 1961
Page
2
An editorial warns that sabotage of nationwide communications and power facilities shows the need for strong protection of critical infrastructure. It calls for federal penalties if culprits are found, notes the risk of civilian impact, and urges heightened security for utilities and defense systems.
Opinion piece criticizes internal battles at the University of Wisconsin Medical School led by Dean John Z. Bowers over selecting a new head of the surgery department. The author argues campus politics distract from medical aims and urges avoidance of such infighting.
A 1921 Swiss tour group visits Wisconsin cities before continuing to New Glarus and Chicago. The notice notes the party's itinerary among Swiss settlements in the state and hints at related local events and history.
A public observer notes the University of Wisconsin medical school quarrel could cause permanent damage beyond brief temperament eruptions. The writer contrasts mild disagreements with potential long term impact on the institution.
Monroe native Mary Jane Parmer 71 died Thursday in Clinton Iowa where services were held Saturday Rev Russell Wilson officiated burial in Springdale Cemetery She was born May 18 1890 married Daniel Parmer January 10 1909 and lived in Clinton 15 years Survived by three daughters Ellen Theiler Dorothy Ashman Mary Hayton Clinton two sons Daniel and Paul 14 grandchildren and two great grandchildren Preceded in death by her husband in February three sons and several siblings
Herman Anderson longtime Primrose Township farmer died after a long illness in a Verona nursing home. Services are 1:30 p.m. Friday at Immanuel Lutheran in Mt Horeb. Calling hours start after 3 p.m. tomorrow at Gesme funeral home. Surviving: daughter Mrs Casper Kremma of Belleville, son Kenneth of Mt Horeb, two brothers Orin of Milwaukee and Albert of Verona, four sisters all of Mt Horeb, and four more.
Historical note states Abraham Lincoln's son Robert served as secretary of war under President James Garfield, reflecting a rare military and political lineage in 19th century governance.
Robert F Kennedy asks the Interstate Commerce Commission to issue nationwide regulations outlawing racial segregation in interstate bus transport and related facilities. He petitions to cover terminals waiting rooms rest rooms and restaurants and urges swift action amid ongoing arrests of mixed race Freedom Riders at southern bus terminals.
Monticello High School announces the 1960 61 fourth quarter honor roll. A roll includes seniors Margaret Kammerer Mary Siegenthaler Rolland Taylor John Woodruff and junior Carol Ponyicsanyi with sophomores Mary Ann Burgy Gary Zweifel and freshmen Diane Blum Candace Buehl Rickey Freitag Paul Voegels Larry Zentner William Zimmermann. B roll lists seniors Thomas Dickson Keith Field John Harden Elmer Lemon and juniors Bill Baehler Dan Benkert Jim Hefty Ronda Richards Jim Steinmann David Zweifel with sophomores Terry Freitag Rolland Grenzow Rodney Kammerer Kay Klooster Julie Krieg Greg Rinehardt and freshmen Judy Bissig Cheryl Broge Jacob Koller Mickey Reasa.
Go-Kaps tires from Crandall loom as durable racers in Go-Kart circuits. Corky Stemper’s kart at Miami and Pompano shows minimal wear after 13 starts, while others test wider tread variations. Graig Young bags wins in Class B events aboard a Go-Kap equipped kart.
A reader asks about disability benefits after an on the job injury and continued workers compensation. The guidance notes eligibility for Social Security disability benefits requires five years of work under Social Security in the ten years before disability and states workers compensation does not affect eligibility. The second reader asks about benefits for a restarted illness. amendments allow monthly benefits to workers under age 50 as well as those 50 or older.
The House appropriations panel trimmed the US Information Agency by 16.69 million dollars from the Kennedy request, while preserving Voice of America. The panel approved 951.58 million for State and Justice, with FBI fully funded at 127.2 million and UN payments totaling 28.45 million among others.
Dr. Arnold L. Gesell aged 80 of New Haven Conn died at home on Monday. A native of Alma Wis he founded the first institute for clinical study of child development which began in the New Haven dispensary and grew into the Yale Clinic of Child Development funded by Rockefeller and Carnegie funds. He directed the clinic until 1948 and later served as a research consultant. He was a longtime friend of A R Steele of Monroe and lived near the Steele home in Stevens Point during normal school.
Evansville native Arthur J. Crawford 66 died of a heart attack in his home after returning from Madison. He and son Leslie J. ran a service station on University Avenue Madison. Survived by wife Iva Cunningham, two daughters Alice Ball and Mrs. Robert Park, two sisters Mabel Anderson and Mrs Anthony Martell, two brothers Elmer and Lloyd, and four grandchildren. Services set for Friday at First Baptist Church with Rev. Alexander Elliott officiating. Burial Maple Hill Cemetery. Friends may call at Allen funeral home Thursday evening.
A reference lists Wisconsin with an area of about 56 066 square miles. The figure reflects the state's vast midwestern expanse used in geographic data.
Music Parents sponsored event featured awards, a program and dancing. Two seniors Beth Schuler and Margaret Kammerer received special four year participation honors. First chair pins went to Jean Babler Bill Baebler Dan Benkert Judy Bissig Cheryl Broge Jane Daubert Joan Eichorst Rickey Freitag Tom Hefty Carolyn Hill Wayne Moore Carol Pongicsanyi Ronda Richards Betty Jane Schuerch Joanne Wettach. District solo and ensemble medalists included Cindy Babler Jean Babler Bill Baebler Judy Bissig Cheryl Broge Candy Buehl Alice Carroll Diane Gould Jim Grenzow Rolland Grenzow Tom Hefty Doug Hoskins Marian Luchsinger Wayne Moore Carol Pongesanyi Anna May Saxer Betty Jane Schuerch Joanne Stowe Paul Voegeli Bob Woodruff Kenny Woodruff.
The Darlington District No. 1 American Dairy Association committee discussed plans for a speakers bureau to promote dairymen to consumers and others. Fred Gillingham reviewed June Daily Month and other ADA food sales programs for spring. Palmer Welsh and M. L. Arneson discussed state board actions ahead of the Feb. 13, 1962 district meeting in Darlington.
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