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Newspaper
Monroe Evening Times
Location
Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Aug 14, 1968
Page
1
The Green County Board of Supervisors met last night in the Circuit Court room to approve the final 1967 county audit from Meythaler and Caton. The 80 page report can be viewed in the county clerk’s office as the board studies a condensed 12 page version before formal acceptance.
Alden J. Hawthorne 43 died at 9 Tuesday night August 13 in the VFW Club lounge after a massive cerebral hemorrhage. Former owner operator of The Waffle Shop and the Swiss Wheel in Monroe, he had returned a month ago from Grand Rapids where he worked as banquet manager. He served in World War II and leaves a son Jeffrey Alden and a brother Orlando Hawthorn. Funeral services Friday at Shriner-Neushwander Funeral Home with Masonic rites and burial in Greenwood Cemetery.
Mrs. Philip Hustad 37 New Glarus listed in serious condition at St. Clare Hospital with head injuries fractured ribs pelvis a fractured back and other injuries. Miss Vicki Lynn Ruf 18 Huron S D hospitalized with a dis located right hip and a cut from a two car crash eight miles northwest of New Glarus on highway 39 near York Prairie Valley road yesterday morning. The crash occurred as Miss Ruf a passenger in a car driven by Thomas L. Donahoe 19 Darlington attempted to pass another vehicle and collided with the Hustad car. Mrs Hustad was with several children who escaped with minor injuries and were taken to a relative’s home.
New Glarus Edelweiss Chalet Country Club sets 8 a.m. Thursday Aug 15 start with daily play 8 a.m. to dark. Green fees are $1. Nine holes on the former Morris Marty farm three miles southeast of town. Architect Art Johnson Madison. Club funded by government loan of 182000 and 75000 loan plus 20000 in memberships. Officers include Meyer Harold Babler John Freitag Robert Feller Jr Palmer Duerst Russell Howard.
Center will host World Food Expo 68 and Grand Champion World Dairy Cattle Show from Oct 4 to Oct 13 at the Dane County Exposition Center. Four national dairy breed shows, regional events, and $50 000 in premiums headline a six million consumer Coliseum with world cuisine, beer hall, and international cafe.
The Associated Press notes that despite all states enacting child abuse laws, more than 9 000 cases were reported last year. Experts urge broader protective services nationwide while detailing blame, reporting mandates, and penalties across states.
Five Green County Century Farms were cited among 136 Wisconsin Century Farm owners honored at the State Fair.Certificates were awarded to R. Leland Heitz Edward Striker Maynard Kittelsen Ronald C. Lawyer and Leon S. Patterson. Gov. Warren P. Knowles greeted attendees at 10 a.m. and delivered a brief address.
Sporadic rock throwing and firebombing hit Chicago Heights Illinois as groups of Negro youths roamed streets. Police arrested 13 after rocks were thrown at officers inspecting for fire bombs. Authorities reinforced patrols as curfews and National Guard monitoring continued in several cities nationwide.
The Green County Republican Women's Club moved the auction and white elephant sale to Saturday August 24 from August 17. The event starts at 1 p.m. at 2981 11th Ave near Eagle Supermarket. Donations may be dropped near Swiss Wheel after luncheons and during next week. Co chairmen are Mrs. Matthew Solbran and Mrs. Chester Hasse.
Daily Doggerel by Clair R. Munns notes September days will grow cooler and the school bell will ring again as children return. The playful verse hints at autumn anticipation and routines.
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