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Newspaper
Monroe Evening Times
Location
Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Aug 06, 1966
Page
2
A fragment from the Wisconsin Daily Newspaper League notes a ten o’clock circulation preview in Berean. It references avenues of circulation and regional newspaper activity without full context.
Dr. Jack Murray of Monroe Medical Center backs a public appeal to raise funds for hospital expansion in Green County. He argues that patients are the true beneficiaries of the development program, regardless of who carries main responsibility.
Dr. Jack Murray urges community support for St. Clare Hospital expansion to improve patient care. He notes air conditioned operating rooms, cross matched blood handling, better post operative care, and new diagnostic uses like radioactive isotopes. Medicare and longer life expectancy demand more facilities and private rooms. The Sisters of St. Agnes are honored for 27 years of service and deserve community backing.
Classified ads promise safer travel with dependable cars and emphasize daily bar gains through ads.
Robert Tschudy receives praise for his work shaping the Times feature Glancing Backwards. Former editor Harry B. Lyford lauds the transformation in Miami, Florida, highlighting the contrast with past practices.
A subscriber sends a yearly renewal check and praises the Times and editorials. The note thanks the editor for coverage and mentions Mrs. John Tuescher Jr. as the author, reflecting local reader support.
A note of gratitude expresses appreciation to The Monroe Evening Times staff and the Zilmer Riley Post of the American Legion for support during the past year. The writer especially thanks them for cooperation after the Palm Sunday tornado of 1965.
Letter argues for Bill Smith in Wisconsin's race to unseat Kastenmeier over Viet Nam policy. Writer, a retired Army intelligence officer, defends U S aid to South Viet Nam and condemns pacifists, alleging North Viet Namese aggression and Red China influence threatening Southeast Asia.
The piece cites broad backing from presidents Truman and Eisenhower and many officials for resisting communism in Vietnam and elsewhere. It argues that sustained military success undermines the claim that victory is impossible and labels protesters as extremists aiding Hanoi. Capt. Joseph W. Bollenbeck signs as retired Army general.
Kent L. Phillips son of Leroy R. and Mrs. Phillips 717 16th Ave Monroe graduated from Whitewater State University during summer commencement at 7 p.m. Thursday Aug 4 at Hamilton Field earning a bachelor of business administration. His family attended with grandparents Mr and Mrs George Bridge Beloit. The family will move to LaCrosse where he will work for Train Co.
Mrs Henry C. Anderson 61 Argyle a former home economics teacher and Dane County Home Agent died at Monroe Manor after a long illness She was born June 21 1905 in Argyle and married Henry C Anderson on December 26 1954 She taught in several towns and was a member of Argyle Lutheran Church Funeral services set for 1 30 p m Monday at Argyle Lutheran Church with burial at Erickson Funeral Home Visitation at Erickson tomorrow and church after 1 p m
Mildred I. Penticoff 74 of Freeport died after a long illness at Freeport Memorial Hospital. Services 1:30 p.m. Monday at Walker Mortuary with burial in Chapel Hill Cemetery. Visitation after 6 tonight. Survived by five daughters, seven sons, two sisters, two brothers, 28 grandchildren and seven great grandchildren.
Albert T. Clark 94 of Dodgeville died yesterday in a local nursing home after a brief illness. A retired farmer, he lived in Dodgeville 35 years and was survived by two daughters Mrs. Stanley Clayton Cedar Falls Iowa and Mrs. Eva Christen Mineral Point six grandchildren and nine great grandchildren. Funeral services p.m. tomorrow at Lulloff Funeral Home with calling hours for friends.
Giant pandas struggle in captivity with only eight individuals known in zoos worldwide. Four in China, one in England, one in Russia, and two in Korea represent the global captive population.
All youths to age ten years may join the Monroe Evening Times Boys and Girls club. Fill out this coupon and mail to the Evening Times Club Monroe Wisconsin. Street or R F D Postoffice.
A long list of August birthday names with addresses and dates from Sunday August 7 to Saturday August 13, including Gary Meier and Tammy Ritschard, among many others, followed by a line about some American Indians who refuse to speak the name of a deceased relative to avoid summoning ghosts.
Kathy Kay Kundert a thirteen year old writer from Monroe shows a passion for history. While living near Ft Campbell Ky she wrote a poem inspired by the national cemetery at Ft Donelson after visiting with her family. The poem reflects soldiers from Civil War World War I II and Korea and she credits a plaque for inspiration.
A fragmentary verse piece describes white graves washed by tears and morning light revealing but not speaking the past. The excerpt hints at memory and loss tied to the site of Fort Donelson. The mood is elegiac and reflective, centered on mourning and history.
The notice highlights how readers rely on classified ads to find jobs services and goods. It emphasizes practical everyday uses and the broad reach of ad listings in the community.
A lament on war’s toll. Soldiers fall amid blood and dust while homes mourn. Time passes as fields heal and memory lingers, prompting reflection on the true cost of victory.
New members announced including Kimberly Sue Tobler Route 1 Davis Illinois August 9 1965 Tina Rae Smith 2103 14th Ave Monroe July 12 1966 and Diane Kay Tobler Route 1 Davis Ill November 29 1963 all added to local membership records.
Deputies report a minor collision on the White Elephant parking lot near Monroe off Highway 1181 at 1 a.m. today. Cars driven by Karl G Brandenburg Jr of Route 2 Brodhead and Joseph A Najdowski of Beloit left the scene with no injuries.
Ten years ago on August 6 1956 Mildred Ann Myers marked her eighth birthday with a theatre party Saturday afternoon and lunch at her mother Mrs Blythe Myers home. Miss Frieda Grossen and Wayne Stroessner wed at St John s. Albert Milks 85 of Brodhead died. A daughter was born to Mr and Mrs Robert Bolender at St Clare.
Twenty years ago today August 6 1946 William Heirens confessed to three brutal Chicago murders Mrs Ella Stabler Newman 81 of Spring Grove died Bread prices rose to 12 cents a loaf at local bakeries T 4 Waldemar L Beer transferred to Camp Atterbury Indiana after 18 months in hospitals for wounds from Okinawa
George Schneider reports nearly 30 million gallons of water pumped in July, an all time record. Fred Zimmerman, former governor, plans to run for Congress and backs Townsend old age pension plan. Dieckhoff home placarded for chicken pox, Marian Dieckhoff ill. John O'Donnell injured after fall from a cheese skid at Carl Marty and Company.
Forty years ago Frank P. Davis purchased the late Miss Nellie Summeris home on Wisconsin Street. John Sissons and Harry Schwartz returned from Menominee where they attended the state convention of rural letter carriers. F W Meythaler Electric displayed Atwater Kent radios at the County Fair. Gertrude Ederle conquered the English Channel becoming the first woman to swim the turbulent passage.
Fifty years ago in Detroit Charles Evan Hughes arrived to begin his Republican presidential campaign amid booming cannons and a 100000 strong crowd. Dr J W Ganshert Peter Jones and Ed O Meara depart from Madison for a New York sightseeing tour. Alois Ruf leaves for Chicago to return with a Haynes automobile.
Sixty years ago today Adam Blumer Sr travels to Chicago for a Wisconsin Brewers Association meeting. Dr. A J Schindler of Monticello departs for a two week Salt Lake City vacation. Mr and Mrs T R Lehman escape injuries after a minor runaway when a tree breaks on their return from Monroe to Route 8.
Local classified ads connect buyers, renters, and sellers seeking matches. Readers post listings for jobs, housing, goods, and services, aiming to reach interested neighbors and nearby communities.
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