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Newspaper

Monroe Evening Times

Location

Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

Nov 10, 1961

Page

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Board Refuses Pay For County Hospital Plan

Madison county board rejected requests to fund employee hospitalization and surgical insurance for part or all of the premium in a 29 to 2 vote after a long budget session. The panel also denied voluntary dues deduction and deferred changes to vacation policy. A motion on further negotiations was approved to consider the county bearing a share of insurance costs. The budget totals show 2,007,495 expenditures and a 1,129,403 tax levy with salary raises adding about 10,000. An $8,000 transfer was approved to the materials and supplies fund to prevent overdraft amid rising prices.

George E Lewis Madison Highway Workers’ Local Lewis Paul Francos Belleville Asst. Dist. Atty William J Schmitz Home For the Green County Governmental Affairs Committee

Council Declares Well Emergency In City Water System

In a special session the council declared an emergency for the water department’s Well No. and authorized the Water Board to expend funds for repairs. Water superintendent Kenneth L. Mayer said the estimated cost is 3500 dollars and the well will be out about two weeks without curtailing consumer supplies. Oldermen also rescinded a resolution on Swiss Lanes Subdivision No. 2 and corrected a naming error involving Mr. and Mrs. Peter Manos to Wendell L. Simmons before repassing it.

Sy Vvuuen Sao Agin Water Department Dermen Water Board Kenneth L. Mayer Mayer Oldermen Peter Manos Wendell L. Simmons

Seven VFW charter members honored with 20 year pins

Seven Ce cil Jones Post 2312 VFW charter members received 20 year pins at a Veterans Day banquet in Turner hall. Post commander Virgil Wilkins presided while Fred P. Good Adolph E Vogel Max H Voelkh Frank M Haren Julius Hofer Elsmere Howe and Jerome H Schwaiger were named recipients. The event featured remarks by Frank Brown urging revival of old fashioned patriotism and loyalty to freedom principles amid remarks on guarding Veterans Day against commercialism.

Cecil Jones Vfw Turner Hall Virgil Q. Wilkins Adolph E. Vogel Herman D. Fritz Fred P. Good Jerome H. Schwaiger Frank Muzz) Haren Elsmere Howe Julius Hofer Max H. Voelkh William Dobson Henry Swiggum Ernest Burkhard John Mueller Times Cecil Jones VFW Frank M. Haren Blanchardville Erne Burkhard Edward Niffenegger American Legion L. A. Moore Howard 0. Schulz Walter Laeser Vfwiliary Ernest Zumbach Frank Brown Sun Prairie VFW Department of Wisconsin Brown Congress

Tractor Mishap Claims Cedarburg Farmer

A Cedarburg area farmer Hugo Groth, 70, was crushed to death Thursday after his tractor backed from a barn, swerved sideways and toppled him between the tractor and a post. Authorities described the accident as a fatal mishap on private property.

Cedarburg Cedarburg Area Hugo Groth

County Maennerchor To Compete In Toledo Saengerfest

Swiss Club Maennerchor of Monroe and New Glarus Maennerchor combine to form Green County Maennerchor and compete in the 23rd Saengerfest in Toledo Ohio June 15 17 Gottlieb Brandli is president Ernest Halbheer secretary Ernest Wieland treasurer and Ernest Thier stein a director Christian Garner directs the group about 30 members rehearse biweekly in Monroe and New Glarus Nov 21 will be the next rehearsal competition includes eastern U S teams and entry will be in a higher bracket with past Chicago Saengerfest experience.

Monroe New Glarus United States Monroe Maennerchors Chicago

Richard Freitag Earns 4 H Honor

Richard Freitag nineteen route 2 Monticello is named a state winner for general excellence in 4 H club work. He has ten years in 4 H with eight years in dairy projects three in field crops and five in garden. A junior leader he holds the Wisconsin Key Award and is a member of Little Hill High 4 H club formerly of Mt Pleasant club. He is the son of Mr and Mrs Marvin Freitag.

Richard Freitag Route 2 Monticello Wisconsin Freitag Little Hill High Mt. Pleasant Club Richard Marvin Freitag

Tree accident kills 63 year old man in Sturgeon Bay

Sturgeon Bay man Martin Curry aged 63 was killed when a tree felled by a companion fell on him on a Thursday. The incident occurred in the Sturgeon Bay area as authorities investigated the fatal accident and identified Curry as the deceased.

Sturgeon Bay Martin Curry Sturgeon Bay Area

Delores Kubly Nominated for State Carol Award

Delores Kubly of Monroe nominated by local Jaycettes for the State Carol Award for outstanding achievement and leadership in social welfare. At 28 she has served as county social worker and nursery school supervisor and now chairs Jaycette mental health. She leads park program expansions and a preschool play school, while holding multiple community roles. A separate note: Milwaukee AM-Corp plant workers end a two day walkout as 3,500 resume work at 6:45 a.m.

Raymond R Delores)Kubly Jr Monroe Jaycette Carol Kubly Jaycettes Monroe Woman's Club Green County University of Wisconsin Alumni Association Universalist Church PTA Monroe High School University of Wisconsin Delores Park and Recreation Department Universlist Church State Milwaukee American Motors Corp

Republicans Doubt Nelson Tax Plan Approval

Lt Gov Warren Knowles said he will not support Gov Nelson’s tax plan in its present form at a Beloit Republican meeting. He objected to income tax increases, the new revenue distribution, and the three per cent sales tax definition. A joint Republican caucus voiced concerns that the bill lacks votes and has too many changes and holes to pass.

Associated Press Warren Knowles Gaylord Nelson Knowles Beloit Senate Assembly Republiians Nelson R-Benton Robert Huber Westons Assembly

Kennedy Nehru agree on nuclear test ban treaty

Kennedy and Nehru urge an inspected test ban after four days of talks. They state commitment to peaceful resolution of the Berlin issue and Nehru’s acceptance of controls, while opposing any nuclear tests by any nation.

Washington Kennedy Nehru New York U.S United Nations United States Britain Soviet Union Russia Berlin W Kennedy

Disaster stops recruit airlifts after Richmond crash

Washington recruits from the 1st Army area are being sent to training camps by train and bus while an investigation into the Richmond plane crash that killed 74 recruits is conducted. The 1st Army area covers New England New Jersey and New York. Recruits from both 1st and 2nd Army areas destined for Ft. Jackson were aboard an Imperial Airlines non scheduled flight.

1St Army Richmond New England New Jersey New York 1St 2Nd Army Ft. Jackson S. C Imperial Airlines Army

Cage Ticket Release Slated Next Thursday

School officials announced basketball tickets go on sale next Thursday night at 7 in the M room. Season ticket holders have first choice, with the general public able to buy from 8 30 p m. Only eight home games are scheduled due to a cage schedule cutback.

Polaris Destroyed After Erratic Flight At Cape Canaveral

A Polaris missile launched from a land pad at Cape Canaveral began flying erratically Thursday night and had to be destroyed by the range safety officer to prevent danger.

Polaris Cape Canaveral Fla

Hoesly and Meier Win County 4 H Award

Dwight Hoesly of Belleville and Karen Meier of Monroe were named county 4 H achievement boy and girl at a recognition program in the agricultural building. Hoesly, 17, has seven years in New Glarus 4 H and led dairy juniors. Meier, 18, of Monroe, active in Classy Clubbers, gardening and home economics, and a freshman at Platteville State College.

Dwight Hoesly Belleville Karen Meier Monroe Hoesly Elmer Hoesly New Gas George Gramling Jagent Miss Meier Eugene Meier Clarno Monticelo New Glarus Gramling Helen Green Myron E. Jeglum

Motor Trolling Ban Eased by Commission

Wisconsin Conservation Commission voted unanimously to repeal the motor trolling ban and allow the practice on boundary waters plus Big Green Lake and Lake Winnebago. Commissioner Jack Lynch urged keeping some trolling privileges until the Legislature acts on lake classification and zoning, with the earlier order remaining on Gov Nelson's desk.

Yuyneste Wy — ‘Ne Conservation Commission Wisconsin Big Green Lake Lake Winnebago Jack Lynch Gordon Nelson

State Farm Bureau President To Speak At Farm City Dinner

State Farm Bureau President named as speaker for the Farm City night banquet at 7 30 p m in Juda high school cafeteria. The event aims to foster rural urban ties with other county programs that night in Juda Brodhead. Edward J Kaderly also announced Frank Wilkinson of Madison will speak at the New Glarus Monticello program at Woody's Dew Drop Inn Dayton. Wilkinson will replace Donald Wilkinson who was slated to speak as head of the marketing division for the State Department of Agriculture. Elmer White will speak at the third meeting starting at 7 p m Wednesday in the Monroe Country Club.

Serey Maruuman Maazson State Farm Bureau Farm City Juda-Brodhead Edward J. Kaderly Farm City Week Frank Wilkinson Madison Glarus- Monticello Dew Drop Inn Dayton Wilkinson College of Agriculture University of Wisconsin Donald Wilkinson State Department of Agriculture Elmer White Farm Bureau Monroe Country Club

Obituary of Edna ZumBrunnen longtime Green County teacher

Edna ZumBrunnen of Spooner died last night after a heart attack. She taught at Green County rural schools for 39 years, retired in 1956, and left here 18 months ago for Spooner. Funeral planned for 2 pm Monday in Spooner. burial in Spooner. Survived by daughter Margaret ZumBrunnen arriving from Los Angeles, son Robert ZumBrunnen now district attorney, two grandchildren. Formerly Edna Speent, born Monroe, daughter of John Henry and Verena Hare Speent. She graduated Green County Normal, taught 31 years at Loveland school. married Casper ZumBrunnen in 1914, he died 1942. married Gottlieb ZumBrunnen in 196, he died 1958. Homestead in Washington Township. last of her family. predeceased by sisters Ann Baumgartner, Elsa Gerber, Frieda Spaent, and brothers Henry and Ernest Spaent.

Margaret ZumBrunnen Spooner Los Angeles Robert ZumBrunnen Washington Township Edna Speent Monroe John Henry Verens Elsa Gerber Frieda Spaeni Henry Ernest Spaeni

Test for Peace Corps Slated for Nov 28 29

Postmaster Russell J. Myers announced an entrance test for the Peace Corps will be given on Tuesday and Wednesday, November 28 and 29. The exact time and location will be posted on the Post Office bulletin board in a few days.

Russell J. Myers Myers

New Soviet Berlin Plan Signals Possible East West Talks

Washington reports Moscow outlined a Berlin shift in which West Berlin gains free status and communications with the West. The plan calls for talks on recognizing East German sovereignty, a broader all German peace treaty, and a pledge by East Germany to honor West Berlin guarantees, with Khrushchev aiming to move toward negotiations.

Washington Moscow Khrushchev Berlin Germany West Berlin Kremlin United States Britain France West Germany East Germany Soviet Union

Swiss and Cheddar Markets Steady Across Wisconsin Points

Swiss cheese prices remained unchanged at Wisconsin points while cheddar values held firm at the Wisconsin Cheese Exchange in Green Bay. Demand was fair to good and seasonally normal with limited supply for State brand and B block, C and D blocks, and activity focused on a single car of pasteurized single dailies at 37 1/2 cents. trading tone remained steady.

Madison Wisconsin Market News Service Wisconsin Cheese Exchange G Bay

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C.S. Pierce Maennerchor Toledo Delores Kubly Carol India Cage Meier Edna Zumsrunnen Peace Corps
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