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Newspaper

Monroe Evening Times

Location

Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

Oct 28, 1954

Page

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Waukesha Rally Hears Vote Plea By Summerfield

Eisenhower campaign leader Arthur Summerfield urged Wisconsin voters at a Waukesha birthday event for Rep. Glenn Davis. He claimed a GOP victory on November 2 would fend off left wing pressure and praised administration gains in peace, economy, taxes, and defense. He contrasted Democratic tactics on offshore oil and cited other campaigns across the state by Sparkman Laird Thomson and Kersten.

Eisenhower Arthur Summerfield Wisconsin Waukesha Glenn Davis Democratic Party Ike Tidelands U. S. Supreme Court Maryland Sparkman Beloit Melvin Laird Marshfiled Vernon Thomson Wisconsin Rapids Laird Truman Thomson Proxmire Milwaukee John Byrnes Green Bay Appleton Oscar Jonas Alma

Weir and Weakley Earn Cub Graduation Honors

Two Webelos graduates from Pack 315 in KP Hall were James Weir and William Weakley, advancing to Boy Scouting with the Webelos rank. Other awards included Lion, Bear, Wolf honors, and den leadership pins as several packs hold ceremonies. Weir joins Troop 101 with Roy F. Peter as Scoutmaster, while Weakley moves to Troop 115 led by Virgil Bieger.

Webelos James Weir William Weakley Knights of Pythias Weir Weakley Times KP Hall James Wier Den Pack Jerry Pickett Robert Goecks Ronald Wilde David Dearth Charles Swenson Jack Voelkl Daryle Weakley den Mothers Paul Mueller Denner Ronald Gallitz Steve Kelley David Poff Marian Berndt Terry Hyland Roger Ellis Gold Arrows John Glynn Silver Arrow Phillips Benkert Gold Arrow John Wagner Loran Leck Gene Aeschlimann Richard Bahr Bobby Laeser Burton Wiltfang Richard Moore Morton Armstrong Laverne Crookes Roy F. Peter Michael Machotka Virgil Bieger

Mrs Hunt Dies in Berlin Cerebral hemorrhage ends career of Bancroft teacher

Mrs Perviance Hunt 61 of Bancroft native of Monroe and former rural and high school teacher died at 3 p m yesterday at Berlin Memorial hospital after a cerebral hemorrhage. Born May 20 1893 in Monroe she taught in several schools and became substitute teacher after marriage March 5 1921. Surviving husband a daughter a sister and two grandchildren. Funeral Saturday at 1 30 p m Shriner-Neuswander funeral home with burial in Greenwood cemetery.

Perviance Hunt Bancroft Monroe Berlin Memorial Hospital Berlin Mabel Milem William and Olive Graham Milem Monroe High School Green County Normal School Whitewater State College Orfordville High School South Wayne Brooklyn Freeport Rockford Hunts 9Th Street Shriner-Neushwander Funeral Home John C. Purdy Union Presbyterian Church Greenwood Cemetery

Settlement Announced In $50,000 Injury Suit Trial

A Green County Circuit Court jury heard testimony in a $50,000 personal injury case from an October 1953 Brodhead accident. Rose Klosterman of New Glarus sues Metropolitan Casualty Insurance Co. of New York and James Flannery of Monroe. Settlement announced at 2 p.m. the jury was dismissed.

Rose Klosterman James Flannery Green County Harry S. Fox Twelfth Judicial District New Glarus Metropolitan Casualty Insurance Co New York A Corporation Monroe Larry Hall Hall and Griffith Madison Clifford Mathys Rieser Mathys Monticello Arthur ‘Benkett Old Rockey Juda Robert Kingdon 19Th Street Don Bowen Brodhead Jake Bisegger Argyle Clarence Moe Albany Wesley Dodge 9Th Street John Daubert C. L. Crago Browntown

Kohler Co Denies Unfair Labor Charges

The Kohler Company denies unfair labor practices in a National Labor Relations Board complaint filed at Chicago. Local 833 of the UAW CIO has been striking since April 5, with 33 charges alleging transfer of locked out workers and payroll removals after a defense contract ended. A hearing is set for December 13 in Sheboygan.

Kohler Kohler Co National Labor Relations Board Chicago Uaw-Cio Sheboygan Ross Madden NLRB Lyman Conger

Purse Theft Reported in Monroe Store Recovered Nearby

A purse carried by a Monroe woman was stolen from a store yesterday and found intact nearby shortly after. Harold Gill of Freeport said his wife had the bag with a large amount of cash and papers. the strap was cut and the thieves fled, possibly fearing pursuit.

Monroe Harold Gill Freeport

Dewey Says Courts Must Decide Harriman Eligibility

New York Governor Thomas E. Dewey urged that only the courts can determine whether Averell Harriman is eligible to be governor due to his Washington DC primary vote two years ago. Harriman defended his New York residency and rejected the charge, while Dewey warned of possible perjury and noted the DC vote was informal.

New York Thomas E. Dewey Averell Harriman Washington, D. C Harriman Irving M. Ives Dewey District of Columbia Washington Ives New York State

Hermann Field Gaining Strength

Mrs. Hermann Field says her husband, the Cleveland architect released after five years in a Polish jail, is gaining weight and strength in a Warsaw area nursing home. She expects his return home as soon as it is safe, noting contact with the American embassy and improved condition after isolation.

London Hermann Field Cleveland Warsaw U. S Hermann

Burglaries Solved in Lafayette County Case

Two Milwaukee youths aged 14 and 16 were arrested by Stephen son County officials and confessed to breaking into three Lafayette County businesses Tuesday night. They admitted the Argyle Hanson filling station and Bub s filling station in Argyle were broken into with thefts including candy maps cash and cigars. They waived extradition and will be questioned in Milwaukee and Madison. Wayne Eichstaadt, a former county youth, was sentenced to 13 years on three counts for break ins at Argyle, Wiota Co, and related crimes. Two Monroe men were sentenced to one to five years each for similar charges.

Milwaukee Stephenson Lafayette County Lawrence James Dist Charles O’connell Freeport James Argyle Shullsburg Hanson Bub Madison James O. Olson Wayne Eichstaadt Green Bay Reformatory Eichstadt Argyle Feed and Seed Co Wiota Implement Co Wiota Feed and Seed Co Monroe Marvin Kramer Janesville Alvin Kraus Green Bay Kraus

GOP seeks federal probe of union gifts to Democrats

Wisconsin GOP chair Robert Pierce calls for a federal investigation into alleged union fund support for Democratic congressional candidates. He cites pre election statements and claims widespread violations of the U S criminal code by union bosses and improper use of dues. CIO leaders deny any contributions from union funds to congressional or national candidates.

Madison Republican Party Wisconsin Robert Pierce Menomonie U. S Pierce Milwaukee Wisconsin Federation of Labor Charles Schultz State Cio Ross Baum

Highway 11 set to open for motorists in two months

N. C. Jensen county highway commissioner said travel over Highway 11 from Monroe to Browntown should begin in two months with base work first and blacktoping to wait until spring. Weather and shorter days may slow progress. Sand lift will be applied this fall to resume travel while Ryan Bros. Construction Co. handles gravel crushing and relocation eliminating sharp curves near Monroe.

Monroe Browntown Schuetz’s Corner Times N. C. Jensen Jensen Ryan Bros. Construction Co Janesville Schuetz’ Corner

Juror Dismissed In Sheppard Trial R m Becomes Uncertain

In Cleveland the state dismissed juror Genevieve A. Pelley from the case against Dr Samuel H Beeneers for the murder of his wife Marilyn Beeneers. A replacement juror James Roger Manning was seated as Thomas Solli fell ill. The prosecution retains two challenges as the jury lineup remains unsettled.

Cleveland Samuel H. Beeneers Genevieve A. Pelsey James Roger Manning Thomas J. Solli

Airlines Lead Stock Market Gain In Early Afternoon

The stock market rose in early trading as airline shares led gains. Volume reached around two million shares with steady activity, while the prior day’s total stood at 2,030,000 shares as the market held a modestly softer tone.

New York

Eisenhower to Campaign in Four States in Swing Trip

President Eisenhower plans a one day flying campaign to Cleveland Detroit Louisville and Wilmington with Mrs Eisenhower at a rally broadcast by NBC and ABC. He aims to spur turnout ahead of next Tuesday's election while backing GOP candidates and highlighting the crusade spirit of 1952.

Washington Eisenhower White House Cleveland Roit Louisville Wilmington Del Citizens For Eisenhower Congressional Organization NBC ABC Radio Congress James C. Hagerty Senate Hagerty Republican National Committee GOP National Committee George H. Bender Thomas A. Burke Bender Ohio Burke Robert A. Taft

Pachinko Sparks Divorce Controversy in Japan

Japanese couples in eight divorce cases this year accuse spouses of spending excessive time and money on pachinko, the pin ball game known as pachinko. The term correspondent has surfaced in court filings as the games’ influence is debated in family law.

Tokyo Japan

Russia backs UN talks in disarmament move

The UN Political Committee unanimously approves five power talks on disarmament with Russia and the West endorsing the plan. Each side flags remaining gaps, especially reliance on American proposals, as India’s standstill on atomic and hydrogen bombs awaits subcommittee review.

United Nations N. Y U.N Russia Andrei Vishinsky Vishinsky General Assembly U.N. Disarmament Commission Britain France United States Canada London U. S India

Citizen Contest Judging Begins

A spokesman for the Junior Chamber of Commerce said several entries are in and judging will begin tomorrow for the citizenship contest sponsored by the local Jaycee chapter. A trophy will be awarded to the winner with nominations accepted from county residents for youths ages 5 to 15. Judges include Rev. John C. Purdy Ronald D. Johnson and John O Neill.

Junior Chamber of Commerce Jaycee John C. Purdy Union Presbyterian Church Ronald D. Johnson John O’neill

Wisconsin Council of Agriculture elects Milwaukee leader president

C. F. Claflin of Milwaukee was re elected to his 11th term as president of the Wisconsin council of agriculture. Truman Torgeson of Manitowoc named vice president Harvey Thew of Madison treasurer Homer Melvin of Plymouth and other members named to the executive committee.

Madison C. F. Claflin Milwaukee Wisconsin Council of Agriculture Truman Torgeson Manitowoc Harvey Thew Homer Melvin Plymouth A. I. Stapel Appleton William F. Groves Lodi Laurel Behnke Clintonville

Blaze Kills Seven Koreans in Seoul Fire

Gasoline leaking from a U S Army pipeline was ignited by a discarded match today causing a flash blaze that killed seven Koreans and injured 32 according to the national police.

Seoul

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The Associated Press John Sparkman Alabama Edward Krenzke Racine County Birmingham Defense Wilson William Proxmire Laird, Thomson Mrs. Hunt Kohler Firm William J. O’shea Democratic State Committee AFL George Haberman Highway 11 Sheppard U.S Council of Agriculture
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