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Newspaper
Monroe Evening Times
Location
Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Aug 07, 1964
Page
2
The notice lists subscription rates for Monroe by carrier and by mail in Wisconsin and Stephenson County Illinois and outside areas, with annual prices. It also states subscriptions must be prepaid and provides office hours and a telephone number.
Editorial condemns the Mississippi killings of three civil rights volunteers as a test of state integrity. It argues the nation will judge Mississippi by the speed and severity of punishment for the killers and urges accountability rather than distractions from the crime.
Senator Barry Goldwater plans a written public statement to define extremism and his thoughts on the phrase used at the convention. He aims to prevent misrepresentation by critics and clarify that his comments about extremism refer to actions in defense of liberty, not a blanket endorsement.
Senator McCarthy addresses the Illinois American Legion convention in Chicago urging acceptance of the harsh truth that the United States is losing the war against Communism. About 11,000 attend Centennial Day events at the fairgrounds. Giants hit four home runs but Milwaukee Braves win the opener of a NL leaders series.
Forty years ago reports note water still flowing over a temporary bridge at Albany on August 7 1924 while Sugar River recedes. Storms flood many areas washing out small dams as Wisconsin residents continue cleanup. Obituaries recall Mrs. Rudolph Erickson 33 and Mrs. Margaret Bauman 72. Moose Legion district members plan a frolic in late August.
Six decades ago reports detail German artillery in Liege and surrounding positions with a Berlin request for a 24 hour armistice. London denies a British German naval clash in the North Sea while the New York Swiss consulate notes 15,000 Swiss in the U.S. ordered home for military duty. The nation mourns Mrs Woodrow Wilson at the White House from Bright's disease.
The piece notes widespread early negative impressions of Goldwater and hopes sympathetic outlets will give him chances to shed the ghost. It mentions press radio and TV segments may affect his image.
University of Wisconsin officials warn farmers to check insecticide labels before using on dairy cattle. DDT residues in silage or sprays can force milk dumps for up to ten days. Only DDVP Vapona Ciodrin and pyrethrins are approved for dairy use. avoid gamma isomer of BHC.
Farmers in Crawford Juneau La Crosse Monroe Richland and Vernon counties may graze stock or harvest hay on federal reserve acreage under new relief authorization. A telegram from Secretary Freeman informed Governor Reynolds of the measure.
A short note recaps a theatrical piece titled Lost Act that resurfaces with a fresh interpretive twist. The article highlights the play's revival element and the audience intrigue surrounding the misunderstood premise.
Mrs. Mary Wilson age 89 died yesterday at Ortiz nursing home in Lena after three years residence. A former Freeport resident, she is survived by brother Andrew Kratzer and sisters Mrs. Clifton Hart and Mrs. Gustave Schulz, all of Lena. Services set for 1:30 p.m. tomorrow at Leamon funeral home with burial in Lena Burial Park. Friends may call at the funeral home.
Monticello residents and neighboring guests filled the weekend with calls and visits. Mrs Hazel Kundert and Mrs Fred Haldiman called Monday morning, while families from Lodi Madison and Milwaukee visited relatives in Monroe and Janesville.
Thomas A. Zuhlke son of Mr and Mrs Alvin Zuhlke 915 14th Avenue selected for a 1964 Danforth Scholarship providing two weeks of leadership training at the American Youth Foundation Camp Stoney Lake Michigan He arrives August 17 and stays until closing session Sunday noon August 30 He carries a 30938 GPA ranking fourth highest among freshmen in the University of Wisconsin agricultural college He previously won a Guess scholarship on graduation from Monroe High School in 1963 and yesterday learned he earned a Sophomore University Tuition Scholarship.
A devotional contrasts life to life conflict with aggression and retaliation. It recalls Albert Schweitzer’s reverence for all living things and his stance of compassion over destruction as a guiding moral path in a harsh world.
Dr Roy W Mohler longtime Jefferson Medical College professor of obstetrics and gynecology died at 71 after a 47 year Philadelphia association. Clarence St Edmundson University of Washington track and basketball coach for 35 years died at 77 in Seattle. Maj Gen H W Foster, famed Canadian WWII commander, died at 62 in Halifax.
Falk Corp reports first half shipments of 23.66 million, up 27 percent from 18.69 million a year ago. Earnings totaled 1.1 million, or 1.51 a share, versus 0.665 million and 91 cents a share for the prior six months in 1963.
Evangelical United Brethren churches in Monroe Bethel Monticello New Glarus Clarno Staver Brodhead Brooklyn Orangeville Dakota Judo Oakley publish worship times and Sunday schools with pastors and midweek activities. Youth fellowships, picnics, and WSWS meetings appear at multiple sites led by Rev. Roehrdanz Adams Holling Hinebaugh Prunty Nickel.
The notice lists weekly worship times at Grace Monroe Mt Olive Salem Apple Grove Yellowstone Argyle Adams and Wiota churches with specific service hours Sunday school classes and circles. It notes Rev. James C Plymire Rev R F Bittorf Rev Herbert Hanson Rev Randall Metz Rev Emil Martinson and Rev David Simpson and an installation of Rev Metz with a congregational dinner following.
No Sunday school announced in the notice. Worship led by Rev. Gerritt E. Mouw at 10 o clock.
The Monroe Union church holds worship at 10 a.m. with Sunday school at 11 a.m. Evening service is at 7 30 p.m. Wednesday service begins at 8 p.m. Rev. R H Scharnweber leads the congregation.
United Church of Christ Monroe and Washington Township list services at 9 and 10 30 a m church school 9 and 10 30 a m Tuesday women s guild picnic Lincoln Park 6 30 and Church Council 8 p m Rev Wilford Evans and Rev Donald Storck Washington Township worship 9 Sunday school 10 a m Rev Mittler Browntown Peace Sunday service details incomplete in fragment
The schedule lists worship times at St. Pauls Wayne Township 9 15 a m Youth Fellowship 8 p m Thursday Women s Guild Rev John Masters Monticello Zwingli worship 8 and 10 15 Sunday school 9 a m Rev J Allan Mittler Orangeville Grace Sunday school 9 30 worship 10 30 a m picnic at Krape Park Freeport 12 30 p m Thursday Choir 7 30 p m Rev A R Felts New Glarus Swiss Worship 9 15 a m Tuesday Adult Choir 8 p m Wednesday Children s Choir 6 30 p m Rev Linus Wierwill
Sunday school at 10 with worship at 11. Evangelistic service at 8 p.m. Wednesday Christ Ambassador meets at 8 p.m. Thursday Bible study and prayer at 8 p.m. Rev. Peter DeLeon serves as interim pastor.
Monroe First Baptist holds Sunday school at 10 and worship at 11 with an evening prayer at 8 at 803 31st Avenue led by Rev. Grant G. Rice. Juda First Baptist offers Sunday school at 9 30 and worship at 10 30 with Wednesday WMS at 8 led by Rev. Ralph Wilson.
The Monroe church schedules Sunday mass at 11 o'clock. Parishioners are invited to attend the service at St Andrew’s Episcopal Church.
Monroe church announces Sunday school at 10 a.m. worship at 11 a.m. Junior teen and adult fellowships at 7 p.m. Evening Evangelistic service at 8 p.m. Wednesday noon prayer fellowship at 11 a.m. and prayer meeting at 8 p.m. Rev. Wesley Burns leads.
The Monroe church lists Sunday school at 9 30 a m and service at 10 45 a m Testimonies of healing take place Wednesday at 7 45 p m Reading Room opens Wednesday and Saturday from 2 to 4 p m
Monroe First holds worship at 9 a.m. with Rev. Donald Bossart and Rev. James Weis. Argyle hosts worship at 11 a.m. led by Rev. Dale Shotts. Lamont offers Sunday school at 10 45 and worship at 9 45 a.m. by Rev. Shotts. Blanchardville has no service this week. Woodford conducts worship at 11 a.m. and Sunday school at 9 45 a.m. led by Rev. R. A. Pegram.
The House agriculture committee voted to postpone further action on Sen. William Proxmire's bill to alter pricing schedules in federal milk marketing areas. A show of hands vote delayed House consideration before adjournment. The proposal would let fluid milk producers receive different prices for bottling and for manufactured products instead of the current blend price.
Dr and Mrs William Clements of Stevens Point were guests of Rev and Mrs Lyle Stephenson. Patrick Penney of Sacramento visits Brodhead relatives for seven weeks. W J Bellman hosts birthday dinner for Mrs Mary Kelly of Sarasota and Mrs Thomas Pfisterer of Freeport with Jacob Pfisterer and Elsabeth Pfisterer. Rent a room through Classified ads in The Monroe Evening Times.
Rev Carl Opsahl a member of the American Lutheran Church Commission on Evangelism will conduct preaching services in Wiota Aug 23 26 at Wiota park or West Wiota church if weather requires. He topics Behold I Make All Things New and A New Commandment with evening talks and a social hour. Opsahl a native of Avoca Minnesota and World War II Army chaplain brings a long church career and mission work background.
Fred Meudt 43 lifelong Iowa County farmer died suddenly yesterday at his Spring Green Route 3 home. Services will be at 9:30 a.m. tomorrow at St. Josephs Catholic church Dodgeville with Rosary tonight at 8:30 and Parish Rosary at 9. Survived by wife Marie Hass, two daughters, five sons all at home, two sisters Mrs. William Michels and Mrs. John Wiest, and three brothers Francis Ridgeway Charles and Paul.
The State Personnel Bureau said layoff notices were mailed to 58 civil service employees of the grain and warehouse commission in Superior due to the grain handlers strike.
Five teaching posts at Brodhead schools have been filled with two vacancies left. Registration for elementary students is set for Monday from 9 a.m. to 4 30 p.m. with a $3 per child fee, and may be held tomorrow if needed.
Dr. and Mrs. Richard Jengen and family of Lambertvale Michigan visited Orangeville. A Monroe Lincoln Park picnic united Mrs Clarence Barker and friends. Charles Burlington returned to Orangeville from Solon Springs cottage. Loral Jordan and Bobb visited Springfield Missouri relatives. Steve Likens and Stanley Hulbert hosted Pearl Barr in Freeport.
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