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Newspaper
Monroe Evening Times
Location
Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Aug 16, 1963
Page
2
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Editorial praises the H and K Veterans Association gathering in Monroe at the Zilmer Riley American Legion Post hall. It notes the event strengthens memories of two world wars and rekindles friendships among former National Guard members, while highlighting community pride and enduring fellowship.
A year has passed since the Plymouth Massachusetts mail robbery yielding 1.55 million dollars. Despite $200000 in rewards and full agency effort, no suspects or money have surfaced. By contrast Scotland Yard has traced the British robbers, arresting five and recovering 395000, prompting questions about American cooperation and efficiency.
The Senate confirmed Howard Jenkins Jr. of Denver as a member of the National Labor Relations Board, the first Negro named to the panel. He has held various government posts since 1946. Also approved was Thomas A. Healy of Georgia for another term on the Railroad Retirement Board.
Intercollegiate era recap notes Merrill Rangers beat Milwaukee Police 3 to 1 in the state semi pro baseball tournament. Monroe Cards are edged 12 to 1 by Emil Millers of Milwaukee, wiping out Manager John Walter's squad with only two hits. Curt Gonstead wins stock utility races at Green Lake.
Argyle Village Board calls for new bids after three special meetings on park lighting. Initial bids opened July 31 were rejected, with officials seeking bids that include steel and wood poles.
About 10 000 Wisconsin farmers and wives are expected at the 1963 Farm Field Day near Arntown on Oct 2. Corn will be the featured topic with 63 hybrids shown, plus demonstrations on diseases fertility and harvest equipment. Two bus tours will cover horticulture entomology and farm stations. exhibits and women’s programs will be offered at the farm center.
Washington reports President Kennedy nominates Ewan Clague to a new four year term as commissioner of labor statistics. Clague has served since 1946. The nomination signals continuity in the labor data agency during the early Kennedy administration.
Chambric Farms of Rockford showed Adler Ann Whirlwind Dancer to the Holstein female grand championship at the Wisconsin State Fair. Grand Holstein bull is Gray View Crisscross. Guernsey top cow Spring Ridge L Grace. Reserve Holstein female is Lakeside Farms entry. reserve Guernsey female Torrey Farms. Attendance at 10 p.m. reached 595,681 with 89,000 on Thursday, Youth Day at the fair.
Vicki Hopkins Elizabeth was chosen queen of the 103rd Joe Daviess County Fair in Warren NL. Sharon Miller of Pearl City crowned her successor after 17 candidates competed for the title.
The 1963 64 term will open Thursday August 29 in New Glarus with Roy J. Habeck as supervising principal and S Robert Schlintz as elementary principal. The high school faculty includes Ray Meythaler Edwin Klassy Anowere peiven Kermit Staffen Mrs Virginia Reehl Ben Reehl Miss Harriet Hinrichs Randall Koller Miss Norma Phillips Arnold Meier Richard Wainwright Miss Rita Burdick Donald Snyder John Bogusewski and others. Junior high and grade school staff listed with specialists and assistants. Custodians Cooks bus drivers and a secretary named for the elementary and high schools.
Peter Rupp, 64, of Belleville, died at 1:50 p.m. yesterday in St. Clare hospital after being admitted Monday as a medical patient. He owned Ernie's tavern in Belleville and previously ran a tavern restaurant in Dayton. A Swiss native, he came to the U S in 1919. Surviving: his wife, three daughters, a son, and 12 grandchildren. Services at 1:30 p.m. tomorrow at First United Church of Christ. friends may call Becker funeral home.
Classifieds fill daily needs across the community as residents browse listings for jobs housing services and personal notices. The trusted ads connect buyers with sellers and provide quick solutions for everyday tasks.
Church listings show worship times Sunday school and services for Monroe Grace Mount Olive McConnell Richland Salem Our Savior’s Jordan Apple Grove Yellowstone Argyle Adams Wiota with pastors Rev. James C. Plymire Bittert and others. Activities include Luther League circles swimming parties and a male pastor roster across communities.
Church listings for Monroe Immanuel Bethel Monticello New Glarus Juda Brooklyn Oakley note worship times Sunday schools and midweek activities led by Rev. Melvin Roehrdanz Holling Hinebaugh Nickel Gibson and others with vacation and programs including choir and catechism sessions across several towns.
A compact church calendar lists meeting times and services for Juda Immanuel Brodhead Zion and St Peter’s Fairfield. Activities include Sunday schools at 9:50 to 11:00 a.m., worship times from 10:55 to 11:05 a.m., and midweek events such as a hayride class and guest days led by Rev. Nickel Rev. Paul Gibson Rev. Frank Hinebaugh and Rev. Lynn Longenbaugh.
The notice lists church services and meeting times for multiple congregations including Monroe St John s United Church of Christ, Monticello Zwingli, Washington Township, Browntown Peace, Wayne Township St Paul s, New Glarus Swiss and Postville area. It notes worship times Sunday school events and weekday meetings under various pastors.
Monroe church services listed with worship times across several locations. Rev Alli Browntown worship at 10:30 a.m. Orangeville hosts worship 9:30 a.m. and Sunday school at 10:30 a.m. Weekly committees and programs include Education commission meetings and evening choir and Bible study sessions.
A brief guide to securities trading ranges shows bid and ask values at compilation time. Supplied by the Monroe office of the exchange or regulatory authority.
Rev Sheldon Gerarden at Cedarville holds Sunday services at 9 40 and 10 50 a m with youth fellowship at 7 30 p m on Wednesdays Bible study at 7 30 p m and senior choir at 7 30 p m Thursdays Rev Dale E Shotts serves Argyle with Sunday school at 8 30 and worship at 9 45 a m plus WSCS at 2 p m Wednesdays Saturday Official Board meeting at 7 30 p m Rev Shotts leads Lamont church with Sunday school at 9 45 and worship at 11 a m Blanchardville hosts worship at 8 30 a m led by Rev Shotts.
Sunday schedule lists Sunday school at 10 and worship at 11 a.m. An evangelistic service follows at 8 p.m. Midweek activities include Christ Ambassadors at 8 p.m. Wednesday and Bible study and prayer at 8 p.m. Thursday. Rev. Gilman Hanson leads the church.
The Baptist church lists worship at 11 am and 10:30 am on Sunday with Rev. Grant G. Rice and Rev. John M. Leggett. Midweek prayer meeting is 8 pm Wednesday and Prayer Fellowship at 9, Sunday school at 9:30.
The parish at Monroe St Andrew’s offers Sunday Mass at 11 a.m. and Weekday Mass at 7 30 p.m led by Rev Albert Meere boer.
The Church of the Nazarene lists worship at 11 a.m. on Sunday with Junior Teen and Adult Fellowships. Evening evangelistic service at 8 p.m. Rev. Wesley Burns leads. Wednesday noon prayer 11 a.m. and prayer meeting at 8 p.m. Rev. Wesley Burns officiates.
Sunday school at 9 30 a m and worship at 10 30 a m with testimonies of healing on Wednesday at 7 45 p m Reading Room available Wednesday and Saturday from 2 to 4 p m
The New Apostolic church in Monroe holds worship at 10 am and Sunday school at 11 am on Sundays. Wednesday service and prayer meeting begin at 7 pm led by Rev. R H Scharnweber.
Public talk 3 Watch tower study 4 15 p m Tuesday Bible study 8 p m Thursday Local congregation announces study sessions with times and days for members and visitors.
The record notes a Theocratic Ministry School at 7 30 p m and a service meeting at 8 30 p m led by Rich ard Kneifel with the congregation overseer role.
First Parish Monroe reports no services or Sunday school led by Rev. Jesse R. Dom. In a brief notice, the church states there will be no worship activities.
Sunday school begins at nine with family worship at nine, followed by morning worship at ten led by Rev. Gerritt E. Mouw. The service outlines and schedule reflect standard Union church rites in Monroe.
Argyle public grade and high school will open on Thursday August 29 with buses making trial runs that day. On Friday August 30 students will attend shortened sessions. All classes resume on Tuesday September 3.
South Wayne Booster Club schedules a summer work day at the park with a noon potluck. A preschool business meeting will precede labor on the school concession stand planned for use at ball games.
Monroe Evening Ties invites readers to place rental advertisements by visiting in person or calling 3.
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