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Newspaper
Monroe Evening Times
Location
Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Apr 29, 1966
Page
2
An 1879 notice states the Monroe Evening Times, entered at Monroe Wisconsin, is published under act of Congress. The Sees Press and Land D. Association are cited, with the Audit Bureau and exclusive right to use for publication of all local news.
The piece echoes on days past when exercise was rare and health norms shifted. Boyle muses on sedentary work habits and the irony of needing strong fingers while staying physically active remains uncommon.
The piece argues heart disease stems from inactivity and contrasts today’s ease with 1906 routines. It recalls chores such as horse harnessing, hand crank cars, icebox care, kitchen fire fuel, washing by hand, home butter and egg chores, ice chilling, coal furnace, hand fans, shopping on foot, and walking two to three miles to work or school, urging a return to self reliant living.
Washington officials say the Soviet Union started building an anti missile facility but halted the work after encountering difficulties. The disclosure notes the effort existed earlier but has ceased.
Argyle students from elementary to high school will perform a Spring Concert in the high school gym at 2:30 p.m. The program features the high school A Cappella Choir, Junior High Chorus, Madrigal group, and grade choirs with multiple selections. Kathleen Moen and Linda Hartwig will play piano duets. Don Schoenick directs with accompanists listed.
Officials report prices received by farmers for their products increased one percent in April. The item notes a related plan by the Milwaukee Braves and several state newspapers to sponsor a series of big league baseball schools pending details.
Twenty years earlier on April 29 1946 a factory owner faced charges of forgery and grand larceny and admitted defrauding credit firms of more than 500000 dollars. He also noted losses from racing. Separate report notes the cost of treating icy Wisconsin roads was 71 dollars per mile.
A Brooklyn taxicab driver is held on $50,000 bail after being indicted for kidnapping and assault of a Trenton attorney. The Democratic controlled House passes an $803 million tax bill despite Republican opposition.
Forty years ago today on April 29 1926 five applicants sought the Monroe police chief post as highway crews worked and patrolmen were set to begin on May 1. Stills and their products will not be assessed locally.
Fifty years ago on April 29 1916 Miss Neva Gapen took first honors in a declamation contest with Monroe Brod head and Darlington schools taking part. Robin lays eggs in a mailbox at a Monroe home.
Sixty years ago today on April 29 1996 assessors started work receiving supplies and instructions. Three automobiles were shown for sale in Juda.
A readible listing describes weekly school lunch plans with days of the week. Each day features a main dish and sides such as vegetables bread milk fruit or cake. Menu items include spaghetti pork roast beef Irish stew macaroni and cheese and various sides.
Classified ads promise safer travel with dependable cars and daily real bar gains.
A 4 H leader defends church and Sunday School participation while supporting community beautification projects on Sundays. The writer argues adults and youth should be praised for volunteer efforts and notes farming schedules and daylight saving time do not justify criticism of 4 H activities.
Delegates to the Grand Chapter Convocation in Milwaukee on May 2 and 3 were named by the Royal Arch Masons in Masonic Hall. Marion Laube Robert Von Kaenel and Roy Chesebro were selected with Olin Flisram serving as Past Grand High Priest. Mr and Mrs Flisram will attend a reception Sunday evening at the Plankinton Hotel Milwaukee. Royal Arch degree work was conferred on three candidates.
John Koenig of Hitterdale Minnesota, 25, has been hired by the Platteville school district and city as recreation director and part time teacher. He will work two thirds of the year for the schools and one third for the city, with full-time city duties in summer. Salary totals 7400 dollars, split 3900 by the schools and 3500 by the city. Koenig is a graduate of Mankato State University, married with one son.
Former Blanchardville and Barneveld resident Annie Engen aged 84 of Viola dies Wednesday at a Viroqua Hospital after long illness. She was Viola’s oldest resident. Funeral 1:30 p.m. tomorrow at Emmanuel Lutheran Church Viola. She leaves five daughters, three sons, a sister, 64 grandchildren, nine great great grandchildren.
A 17 year old junior, Paul H Bolduc Jr of Bishop Bradley High School, presented a paper to the Montreal Medical Society detailing four years of animal cancer research. He works in a home lab with equipment valued at about 10000 dollars and is nephew of Dr Rog er A Cote. The project has not yet earned a school prize as judges felt unclear on the subject.
Miss Pat Anderson daughter of Mr and Mrs A M Anderson Brooklyn was named Miss Oregon at the pageant sponsored by the Oregon Chamber of Commerce. She is a senior at Oregon High School and on the Student Council. She will compete in the Miss Wisconsin contest in Oshkosh in July. Annetta Kopke daughter of Mr and Mrs Merle Kopke rural Oregon was runner up in the contest.
Chuck Cox of 2423 10th Street Monroe was chosen for a seat in Southern Methodist University's Student Senate. He will represent the School of Humanities and Sciences on the campus legislative body after recent campus elections.
A community column notes that many residents depend on local classified ads for daily needs and services. It highlights practical tips for finding jobs, housing, vehicles, and miscellaneous bargains in the neighborhood papers.
Cal's Corner reports Wisconsin Brown Swiss junior members plan their annual outing April 8 and May 1 at Dane County Fair grounds. They will tour three Green County farms Meythaler Cold Springs Howie Voegl and Ernie Wegmueller, with recreation at University Blue Shield Club Saturday night and discussions Sunday morning.
Barbara Wegmueller is named Wisconsin Brown Swiss Queen for the year and will reign until the state picnic in late July. The event is held at Dr Bear's Sugar Valley Farm near Brodhead this year.
The National Drivers Test sponsored by the National Safety Council airs on CBS at 10:00 p.m. May 24. The note urges Harland Schultz to take the exam and stresses traffic safety as a local concern. A 4-H leader cites a sportsman project meeting where her son learned about fishing, praising Newell Smith and Don Martin for their contribution.
The Eiffel Tower of France is reported missing and moved to Orangeville Community High School for the Junior Senior Prom on Friday May 6. The event runs 8 to 11 p.m. with royalty coronation at 10. Danny and the Diamonds will perform and tickets are sold at the door.
Melvin L. March 63 retired farmer died yesterday morning in Memorial Hospital. Services set for 1:30 p.m. tomorrow at Darlington Methodist Church with burial in New Diggings Cemetery. Calling hours at Sharer Funeral Home. Survived by widow Myrtle two daughters and 21 grandchildren plus siblings.
Four red tree planting machines begin Trees for Tomorrow Inc 23rd season rolling across northern Wisconsin frost-laden fields. The program will add about half a million seedlings to the 21 million trees the group has distributed to private landowners over two decades. Planting crews include lawyers postmen businessmen and teachers among private owners from Lincoln County to metropolitan areas seeking a green cover and potential future income.
The third and fourth graders from the Green County Teachers College Demonstration Room toured the Green County jail, Agriculture Building, and radio station. They learned how commercials are aired, viewed teletype machines, and met staff guiding visits to soil conservation and ASCS offices.
Seventh grader Marilyn Brecklin and eighth grader Mary Zupanc represented St Victor School at the Spelling Bee in New Glarus District 15 last night. Students from grades 5-8 competed in classroom bees with the top five advancing to a gym contest. The school praised the girls regardless of the outcome.
Gerald Boyer and John Wyssmann were honored at the 42nd annual Honors Day Convocation at the University of Illinois in Champaign for excellence in scholarship. Their mothers Verl Boyer and Herman Wussmann attended and remained for Mother's Day weekend activities.
John Dillree 55 lifelong Beloit resident and Goss Printing foreman died Wednesday. Services slated 1:30 p.m. tomorrow at Rosman Wehling Kinzer Funeral Home Beloit with calling hours 7 to 9 tonight. Survived by wife Tris a daughter a son three other sisters a brother and four grandchildren.
In Warren Illinois a Southern Mansion scene with hanging moss magnolia trees and roses decorates Warren High School for the Junior Prom to be held in the school gym. Mary Tyson and Lattry Davis will reign as queen and king with Cathy Kant Rick Leverton Beverly Koch Dan Schneider Kathy Camtner Don Williams Diane Millam and Rick Rowe named to the court of honor as friends and alumni are invited.
The Milwaukee County Council of the American Legion protested the appearance of former Communist party official Claude Lightfoot at the University of Wisconsin Milwaukee campus Monday night.
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