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Newspaper

Monroe Evening Times

Location

Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

Nov 11, 1955

Page

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Education Honors Listed for County Education Week

Seventeen individuals clubs firms and families in Green County receive American Education awards for community needs advocacy legislative education history and craft contributions. Irene Powers selects winners with a committee led by Mrs W C Snow Albany and names individuals families and organizations recognized for personal achievement. Merit certificates will be given at Juda high school December 8 as part of future Education Week observances.

Irene C. Powers Historical Society Conservation of W. C. Snow Albany Edwin J. Pernot Brooklyn William J. Figs Argyle Fred R. Probst Browntown Ralph J. Kundert Route 3 H.A. Becker Monticello Cecil McCreedy M. L. Barton H. D. Hanson Archie Yarwood Eric Ross John Coryell Russell Carter E. J. Kaderly Juda Rose Hofer Johnson J. B. Scherer L. A. Moore F. B. Luchsinger Monroe Henry V. Baebler Irving Eichorst Florence Marty J. J. Figi Palmer Welsh Neclarus Roy King Robert J. Douglas Spring Grove Township Milo Waite Ben Zimmerli Decatur Green County Council of the American Legion Green County Historical Society Carl Marty Sr Twentieth Century Club of Station Wekz Green County School Board Juda High School Green County

Proxmire pushes 90 percent farm price supports in Wis

In Boaz Wisconsin William Proxmire urged Democrats to run on 90 percent farm price supports and criticized GOP policy as depressing farm income. He proposed letting dairy farmers vote on 90 percent price support like basic commodities. Also George Rodgerson named Glenn Davis aide at Wisconsin State Journal office as executive secretary.

Boaz. Wis Wisconsin William Proxmire Richland County Democratic Club Proxmire Lester Johnson D-Wis Davis Madison W Glenn Davis Waukesha George Rodgerson The Wisconsin State Journal

Light The Way Lions Campaign To Aid Blind Monday Night

Monroe Lions Club volunteers will go door to door Monday evening to sell light bulbs raising funds for the leader dog program and visually handicapped residents. Five teams start at 6 p.m. from Badger Motors under captains H L Fenton Leon Schroeder Roy Heeren Virgil Brunkow and Daniel Ault.

Monroe Lions Club H. L. Fenton Leon Schroeder Roy Heeren Virgil Brunkow Daniel Ault Badger Motors Lions Club Espa

Cadiz Native Mrs Stauffacher Dies at 46

Mrs John D Stauffacher 46 of 2123 1st street died at 5 35 am in St Clare hospital after a two week illness She was born in Cadiz Township Sept 17 1909 oldest of six children of Otto and Grace Klemm and attended Cadiz Center school She married March 6 1931 at Manchester Ia She had been bookkeeper at Equity Co operative Livestock Sales Assn and was a member of the Christian Science church Pythias Sisters and Women of the Moose She leaves her husband two daughters Jane Mardelle and Faye Anita her father Otto Klemm two sisters Mrs Edward Zwicker Mrs Ralph Krueger Miss Betty and two brothers Wilbur and Kenneth Funeral services Sunday at Shriner Neuschwander funeral home Burial in Greenwood cemetery.

John D. Stauffacher 1Éth Street St. Clare Hospital Stauffacher Manchester First, Congregational Church Monroe Equity Co-operative Livestock Sales Association Otto Klemm Edward Zwicker Ralph Krueger Milwaukee Betty Houston Tex Wilbur Brodhead Kenneth Cadiz Township Shriner-Neuschwander Harley Dedrick Freeport Christian Science Greenwood Cemetery

Clarke Bechtolt Farmer Dies After Long Illness

Clarke E Bechtolt 58 a farmer three miles north of Monroe on Highway 69 died at 2 45 am in St Clare hospital where he had been a patient since Oct 31 He was born July 9 1897 in Jordan Township son of Ervin C and Isa Wells Bechtolt He married Marie Walter Nov 23 1926 in Monroe Surviving wife his mother twin sons Naaman and Nathan a daughter Mrs Delbert Boeck a brother Earl and two sisters Mrs Edward C Roth and Mrs Fred Gempeler Funeral services 2 pm Monday at Stuessy funeral home with Rev Paul Gibson of Bethel Evangelical United Brethren church officiating Burial in Greenwood cemetery

Clarke E. Bechtolt Monroe St. Clare Hospital Mr. Bechtolt Jordan Township Ervin C Isa Wells Bechtolt Marie Walter Naaman Nathan Ft.George Meade Delbert Boeck Earl Edward C. Roth Monroe Township Fred Gempeler Stuessy Funeral Home Paul Gibson Bethel Evangelical United Brethren Church Greenwood Cemetery

Rev John E Bostian 1872 1956 dies in Orangeville

Rev John Edgar Bostian 83 a retired Evangelical United Brethren minister died at Benz convalescent home Clarno after two years illness. Born in Union County Illinois he served Illinois churches and moved to Orangeville in 1943 where he and Mary Daisy Corbitt lived. Surviving wife five sons 15 grandchildren 17 great grandchildren and a daughter who died long ago. Funeral 2 p m Sunday Orangeville BUB church with Rev Milford Best and Rev Frederick Rickleff officiating Burial Orangeville cemetery. Friends may call Burlington Cramer funeral home after 7 tonight.

John Edgar Bostian United Brethren Benz Clarno Bostian Orangeville Fairfield Julius and Louisa Hileman Bostian Union County Illinois Anna Mary Daisy Corbitt Presbyterian Church Evangelical Church Sinois Conference of the Evangelical Churches Woodbine Weston el Paso Fair Haven Prairie View Grove Land Modern Woodmen of America John Kankakee Ill James Albuquerque N. M Joseph Las Vegas Nev Milton Jand Paul Arlington Heights Mary Louise BUB Church Milford Best Frederick Rickleff Elmhurst Burington Cramer

Jerry Senn Injured In Fall from Tractor

Jerry Senn age 15 son of Mr and Mrs Jacob Senn Jr Route 3 was thrown from a tractor yesterday afternoon and struck his head on the wheel suffering a severe head laceration and concussion. He was taken to the hospital by ambulance at 5 p m and reported in good condition.

Jerry Senn Jacob Senn,Jr Route 3 Senn

Brazil Army Revolt Tops Brazil Ahead of Kubitschek Inauguration

Rio de Janeiro reports that the Brazilian army ousted provisional president Carlos Coimbra Da Luz and pressed Congress to appoint a temporary chief executive. Gen. Henrique Teixeira Lott led the coup, while the navy and air force withheld support, and observers noted plans to delay Kubitschek’s January inauguration. Nereu Ramos, senate president, named as interim president if Congress impeaches Luz.

Bulletin Rio DE Janeiro Brazil Brazilian Chamber of Deputies Nereu Ramos Senate Carlos Coimba da Luz Carlos Coimbra da Luz Congress Juscelino Kubitschek Henrique Teixeira Lott Luz Kubitschek Social Democratic Party Radio Globo Nerao Ramos Lott Copacabana Copacabana Beach Supreme Court Loz Barrosa House of Deputies

Colder Snow Forecast Hits Wisconsin Weekend

Sunshine this morning raised temperatures into the high 40s but a cold wave warning is issued for tonight as three to six inches of snow are forecast for the area tomorrow. A mass of frigid air moves in, with a low of 20 and highs around 28 tomorrow. Snow is expected to accumulate up to six inches by night, following a brief warm spell and last night's .05 inch rainfall. The night low dropped to 39.

Wisconsin

Madison youth blamed in Viroqua girl shooting

Dennis Twing of Madison, a former suitor, was arrested in Richland Center then returned to Vernon County to face charges after a gunman wounded two Viroqua high school girls, Kay Broderick 15 and Lynn Lawson 18, in the Broderick home. One girl was shot four times, the other in the arms, as a dangerous unrequited love case unfolded.

Madison Viroqua Richland Center Vernon County Wayne B. Schlintz Dennis Twing Morris Moon Twing Schlintz Richland Kay Broderick Lynn Lawson Viroqua High School Broderick Kay

Eisenhower Leaves Denver After Illness Beaming Homeward

President Eisenhower, declared eternally grateful, thanks staff at Fitzsimons Army Hospital and Lowry Air Force Base for their care. He spoke briefly from the Columbine HI ramp in 36 degree damp weather, praising the prayers of friends worldwide as he prepares to depart for Washington.

Denver Eisenhower Washington Columbine HI Air Force Fitzsimons Army Hospital Lowry Air Force Base John S. Doud Ike Gettysburg White House

Rally Launches Thomson Draft in Wisconsin Governor bid

An overflow Richland Center crowd heard speakers urge Atty Gen Vernon Thomson to run for governor. Thomson avoided an official candidacy announcement, hinting only at a possible 1956 campaign. Local GOP leaders and supporters, including Jess Miller and Wayne Hood, voiced strong backing for Thomson.

Richland Center Atty Vernon Thomson Thomson Wisconsin Inchigan Minnesota Richland County GOP Wayne Hood la Crosse Hood Jess Miller R-Richland Center Miller Senate Highway Committee Gardner Withrow Peter Pappas Richard Smith Jefferson Friends For ‘Thomson Club

Ashes scattered from cane at Camp Randall

The ashes of Guy M. Sundt, UW athletic director and former Wisconsin football star, were scattered from a cane at Camp Randall on Thursday per Sundt and widow Mary’s wishes. Regents plan to meet Saturday to name Sundt’s successor. Reports say Ivan B. Williamson may get the post, with Milt Bruhn also mentioned as a potential Williamson successor.

Madison Guy M. Sundt University of Wisconsin Wisconsin Camp Randall Thursay Sundt Mary University Lundt Ivan B. Williamson Milt Bruhn Williamson

President Eisenhower's Doctor Launches Heart Attack Survey

Dr. White, President Eisenhower's physician, begins a nationwide study among doctors to gauge how common acute coronary thrombosis is in the United States. He seeks data on past heart attacks, current survivors, and return-to-work rates, asking physicians to mail details. The AMA Journal spokesman said they did not disclose plans for the collected information.

Eisenhower America Journal of the American Medical Association United States AMA Journal White

Schiller Seeks Bid Rules for County Road Work

Victor N. Schiller Second Ward supervisor said he will push two resolutions at the county budget session. One requires the highway committee to advertise for bids and award to the lowest bidder for equipment over 1000 dollars. The other asks state laws to require plans and specs be approved by the state highway commission before rebuilding county trunk bridges.

Victor N. Schiller Second Ward Highway Department Tuesda Schiller Highway Committee State Highway Commission

Henry Engeli Dies at 63 in Monroe Farm Family

Henry Engeli age 63 of 1917 14th Avenue died at 10 12 a m today at St Clare hospital after being a patient since Nov 1. He was married to Minnie Marie Splinter Buehler and they farmed in Mt Pleasant Township until 1951 when they retired to Monroe. He leaves a son Harold Engels Clarno Township. His wife died July 20 1952. Arrangements are pending at Shriner Neushwander funeral home.

Henry Engeli 14Th Avenue St.Clare Hospital Engeli Minnie Marie Splinter Buehler Mt. Pleasant Township Monroe Harold Engels Clarno Township Shriner-Neushwander

Israeli Patrol Attacked Near Jerusalem Gate

An Israeli patrol was hit by gunfire from Jordan territory southwest of Jerusalem, an Israeli spokesman said today. The incident occurred Thursday as tensions mounted in the area amid security operations by Israeli forces.

Israel Jerusalem Jordan

Jail Committee Awaits Estimate on Remodeling Plan

The County jail and courthouse committee agreed to have Monticello architect John W. Steinmann prepare a rough remodeling cost for the present jail. The board will not vote during the budget session but a progress report will be given and a follow up meeting will tour the jail with Steinmann to refine a cost estimate at no county charge.

John W. Steinmann Monticello Leo M. Ties Ties Steinmann Sparta Citizens Committee Marshall L. Peterson Joseph B. Huber Huber

Snowball Scuffle Proves Fatal in Elk Mound

In Elk Mound Dunn County Jeffrey Acker was killed Thursday after rushing into the path of a semi truck while fleeing snowballs from playmates. Sheriff Harold Rogers said the accident occurred near the post office on Highway 12 in the village center.

Elk Mound Jeffrey Ackerton Dunn County Harold Rogers Highway 12

Poppy Day Set For Tomorrow In Several Towns

The annual VFW Poppy Day will be held tomorrow in Monroe Browntown Juda Monticello New Glarus Blanchardville and Albany. Co chairs are Mrs W Herbert Davidson Jr and William Bell. Proceeds aid veterans and their families with local hospital support and aid. Girl Scout troops assist with selling and area chairmen coordinate efforts.

VFW Monroe Browntown Juda Monticello New Glarus Blanchardville Albany W. Herbert Davidson Girl Scout Robert Potts William Bell Alice Krebs Francis Kaster Theodore J. Burgy Jr Henry S. Hefty Violet M. Wilkinson Walter E. Laeser Alois T. Beer Louis H. Oostdik Mmes Robert Hahlen C. J. Loveland EB. B. Lux Carson Lowl Robert Trumpy Madeline Stauffacher Herbert Dobson Alfred Lienhardt Jr Irving T. Eichorst Walter Althaus Harry Buhlmann

Also Mentioned on This Page

Gifford E. Solem Clarence P. Spaide Harold L. Fenton Nathan Goetz Goetz Times Mrs. Stauffacher Cadiz Clarke Bechtolt Ousis C. J. Broderick Vernon Memorial Hospital Lawton James Lawton Cheeseman Construction Co Ludlow Ilke Ed Johnson Will Nicholson Eiserhower Ng Heaan Rally Robert E. Tschudy E. C. Hamilton Guy Sundt Eure Re Schiller
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