High School Board Approves Plans for New Wing
The board ordered immediate studies by architects Weiler and Strang for a southward two floor classroom wing at the high school to open bids by March end, contingent on bond approval. An 850 to 900 pupil enrollment is anticipated with possible study hall, tornado safe areas, and flexible classroom space. The district also approved temporary borrowings and considered an index salary schedule based on surveys. cost estimates await final bond decisions.
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Board of Education
Weiler and Strang and Associates
Madison
Allen J. Strang
Nat Sample
D.J. Huenink
George Barry
Strang
Berman Electric Co
Wisconsin Power and Light Co
Stanley Campbell
Rose Tree
Lima
Monroe
Wisconsin
Monroe Education Association
Leo Sebald
Lillian Hanson
Bernard Purcell
Lena Girl Undergoes Open Heart Operation
Jacqueline Kay Wilkening, three, daughter of Mr and Mrs Richard Wilkening of Lena Illinois, underwent open heart surgery yesterday at LinO Research hospital in Chicago for a congenital heart defect. Her mother remains at the hospital with her while her father is with relatives in Mt Prospect. The child’s condition is satisfactory.
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Jacqueline Kay Wilkening
Richard Wilkening
Lena
Lino Research Hospital
Chicago
Mt. Prospect
Deer hunting opens in Green County with many deer registered
A dozen teens and adults, including Richard and Carolyn Keesey, registered deer at three Green County stations by noon. Early registrants ranged from a 6-point buck to adult does, with multiple hunters from Beloit, Monroe, and New Glarus. Sheriff reports indicate heavy hunting pressure around Brodhead and New Glarus, some vehicle collisions, and no snow on the ground easing pursuit.
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Green County
Richard
Carolyn Keesey
Kenneth Kesey
Luther Valley
Brodhead
Rock County
Lester Keesey
Beloit
Carolyn
Doe
Sheriff’s Department
William R. J. Lovelace
Country Lane
Victor Wells
Jordan Township
Monroe
Milwaukee
George C
Joseph McAllister
Argyle
New Glarus
Cal Wickline
Duane Youngblood
Keeseys
Merlin Thompson
Edward A. Ruef
Edward A. Jr
Lyie Herfel
Belleville
Lawrence Hefty
Richard Colvin
Donald Peterson
Horeb
Jack Erb
Henry Davis
Davis
Rhinelander
Lawrence Shepard
Lake Mildred
Patrick Purcell Argyle resident dies after illness
Patrick John Purcell 89 of Argyle died at 4 15 a m at home after a brief illness. He was born January 13 1872 in Washington Township and married Margaret Sullivan April 29 1908. He farmed the Argyle area, belonged to St Josephs Church and is survived by his wife and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held at 9 a m Monday at Erickson Funeral Home and 9 30 a m at St Josephs Church with burial in St Francis Cemetery Adams Township. The Rosary is set for 8 p m tomorrow at the funeral home and visitation after noon tomorrow.
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Patrick John Purcell
Argyle
Mr. Purcell
Washington Township
Patrick
Johanna Whalen Purcell
Purcell Rural
Margaret Sullivan
St. Francis Catholic Church
St. Joseph’s Catholic Church
Joe
17Th Avenue
Erickson Funeral Home
St. Joseph’s Church
A M. Kammer
St. Francis Cemetery
Adams Township
Rocket Puts Capsule Into Radiation Area
A BIOS rocket launched from ARGUELLO California carried 38 parcels of living matter including human blood grasshopper nerve fiber mold and sea urchin eggs into a radiation belt test within a four stage rocket. A dust collection device was onboard to return samples to earth for analysis and satellite risk assessment.
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Point Arguello
Calif
Space Agency
Earth
Final Tributes Paid to Rayburn
Bonham Texas mourned Sam Rayburn with a funeral at First Baptist Church. President Kennedy Vice President Johnson Truman Eisenhower attended. The service mixed solemn state presence with simple citizen rites as Rayburn, a longtime speaker, was honored.
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Bonham
Tex.s
Sam Rayburn
Rayburn
First Baptist Church
Kennedy
Lyndon B. Johnson
Burn
Truman
Franklin Roosevelt
Eisenhower
Augusta
Supreme Court
House
Senate
H. G. Ball
Tioga
Tex
Primitive Baptist Church
General Smith notes improving conditions for Wisconsin 32nd Division
Gen Herbert Amith, commanding officer, said training conditions for Wisconsin's 32nd Division are improving and will continue. Rep Alvin O Konski accused officers of negligence after the death of Pfc George W Kenkkila of Tripoli Wis. autopsy pending but death attributed to drowning after vomiting during double time running.
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FT. Lewis
Wash
Wisconsin
Herbert Amith
Alvin O’konski
Rwis
Pic
George W. Kenkkila
Tripoli
Wis
O’konski
Sion
Kenkkila
Willard Ekwail
Rockefeller Divorce Shakeup Echoes GOP Presidential Prospects
New York Governor Nelson A Rockefeller and his wife have separated and plan to divorce after 31 years of marriage. The split, announced by the Rockefeller offices, is not expected to affect Rockefeller's 1964 presidential prospects as he remains a leading GOP candidate. The divorce will involve a property settlement and Rockefeller will live apart from his wife at his brother’s apartment.
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New York
Nelson A. Rockefeller
Philadelphia
Doner
Rockefeller
GOP
Rockefel
Winthrop Rockefeller
Barbara
Bobo) Sears
Adlai E. Stevenson
Eisenhower
Mary Todhunter Clark
Rockefellers
Dartmouth
Rodman
Robert L. Pierson
Steven
Michael
Mary Rockefeller
Schadeberg tribute honors Rayburn fairness
Rep Henry C Schadeberg of the First District pays tribute to late Speaker Sam Rayburn in The Monroe Evening Times. He praises Rayburn as fair to both sides, noting he was a party man who loved his work and gave every man his day.
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Monroe Evening Times
Sam Rayburn
Henry C. Schadeberg
Rep. Schadeberg
Congress
Rayburn
Polish visitors tour Green County dairy farms and cheese plants
Two Polish guests Dr Czeslaw Opalinski and Pawel Gojiczek toured Green County dairy operations with Melvin Cooper and Monroe educators. They observed milk machinery and bulk handling, visited Franklin cheese factory and Oscar Mayer plant, and met Monroe High School staff and students. Gojiczek recalled World War II service with the Polish army in exile.
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Green County
Czeslaw Opalinski
Pawel Gojiczek
Poland
Melvin Cooper
State Department of Public Instruction
Walter A. Babula
Monroe
Kenneth Allen
Monroe Vo Ag
Madison
University of Illinois
West
California
Platteville State College
Oscar Mayer
Franklin
Gojniczek
France
England
Dallas Bank Building Swept by High Blaze
A fire swept the Mercantile National Bank building in downtown Dallas scorching the 27th and 28th floors. An elevator operator girl was the only reported injury as three alarms brought scores of firemen and police to the scene with off duty firefighters recalled.
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Dallas Bank
Dallas
Mercantile National Bank
Angry AMC Chief Blasts Milwaukee Plant For Loafing
Amer ican Motors president George Romney told 9 000 Milwaukee workers the firm will miss its market share in a booming year if quality does not improve and hinted the plant could move to Kenosha. He cited loafing and drinking on the job as part of the problem and said dealers are crying for Rambler cars.
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Milwaukee
American Motors
George Romney
Kenosha
Romney
Geyser after crash at 14th Avenue intersection
Two motorists were hospitalized after a midday crash at 14th Avenue and 14th Street. Irene Barker, 60, Orangeville, suffered arm injuries. Frederick Bridge, 29, Judo, had head lacerations. The collision knocked out a fire hydrant, water sprayed meters high, and both cars were towed. Water dept cut geyser. Unt missing plane search expands in Leopoldville after over 24 hours overdue.
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St. Clare Hospital
14Th Avenue
14Th Street
Irene S. Barker
Orangeville
Frederick
Bridge
Water Department
Lone Survivor Gains But Stays Closely Guarded
An 11 year old girl Terri Jo Duperrault from Green Bay remains in hospital but improving after the Bluebelle sinking. FBI and Coast Guard investigators seek details while doctors limit questioning until she is able. The tragedy claims six dead including the skipper Julian Harvey who died by razor injuries. A Madison report notes a newborn son for Congressman Robert Kastenmeier and his wife at University Hospitals.
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Miami
FBI
Coast Guard
Mercy Hospital
Terry Jo Duperrault
Green Bay
Wis
Atlantic Ocean
Bahamas
Bluebelle
Julian A. Harvey
Fort Lauderdale
Harvey
Nassau
Terry Jo
Renee
Arthur Dupperault
Jean
Brian
Mary Harvey
Mary
Travelers Insurance Co
Hartford
Florida
Eglin Air Force Base
Air Force
Coloniel
Ethel Harper
Fort Myers
Fla
Tac Star
Harold Pegg
Hollywood
Lance
Miami Herald
Chesapeake Bay
Torbatross
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Virginia Rogers
Ludlow Memorial Library
Patrick Purcell
Kennedy, Truman
Gen. Smith
Schadeberg
Pawel Gojniczek
Times
AMC
Leopoldville
the Congo
United Nations Today
U.N
Skipper
Kastenmeiers Madison
Robert Kastenmeier
University Hospitals
Kastenmeier
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