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Newspaper
Monroe Evening Times
Location
Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Aug 17, 1963
Page
2
The notice lists subscription rates by carrier and mail for Monroe Wisconsin and Stephenson County Illinois at 15.50 and 10.00 per year respectively. It states all subscriptions must be paid in advance and provides office hours from 8 30 a m to 5 0 p m with a contact number 325 5101.
Editorial praises Green County’s cheese and Swiss atmosphere as a key draw for the national and state corn picking contests on Oct 23 and 24. It notes plans for a cheese factory on the grounds to show visitors how Green County’s gold is produced and hopes the event boosts Monroe’s prestige as the Swiss Cheese Capital.
A column notes a swift three party agreement on a nuclear test ban and U S Khrushchev terms for inspections, plus a new space research partnership and a dramatic rescue of an American flier by a Russian fishing crew. The piece questions a true thaw in the cold war and asks what Khrushchev’s real aims are.
A Pomeranian female dog wandered to the Nathan Garwell trailer house near Zanders Lake. The Garwells will shelter the pet while efforts to find the owner continue and will place the dog with a new owner if not claimed.
A short classified notice advertises room rental options in The Monroe Evening. The item highlights available rooms and contact details for potential tenants seeking a furnished or unfurnished space.
Glancing backward through decades notes Pvt Otis Kammerud of Blanchardville released from North Korea prison camps after 23 months. Switzerland’s Miss Universe arrives as guest at New Glarus home and chalet. Dr Frank Stiles and Miss Eileen Pagel speak on polio symptoms and treatment at Junior Chamber of Commerce. Harold Zentner, 47, in poor condition after head injury in Madison hospital. 1938 notes include Swiss cheese holiday rejected, Dollar Day success in Monroe, and deaths of Mrs Marie Zimmerli and Mrs John Hanson. 1923 fair turnout, Brown Swiss herd top honors, and Burgy's Percheron stallion acclaim. 1918 report recalls Harry Thaw’s escape and political pressures in New York.
Mrs. Robert Schulthess and Miss Janet Miller returned from a six week journey starting June 21 in London and visiting Germany Austria Iran Afghanistan Pakistan India China Japan and Hawaii. In Afghanistan they worked with Dr. J B Everett on curriculum reform under the USAID program noting slow progress and strong religious influence. They observed Afghan women seeking more freedom and Calcutta cow practices and India’s belief against uprooting vegetables. They found China Japan and Hawaii modernizing and praised hospitality and language commonality worldwide. They were met at O’Hare by family and friends.
New York based North American Aviation announces a 934.4 million contract with NASA for the Apollo craft. The deal covers development and production including work at Downey California and about 1200 subcontractors and suppliers. Harrison Storms, head of the space division, notes roughly half of funds go to subcontractors and suppliers.
New Glarus residents Mr and Mrs T A Hefty purchased the Clayton Engen home and sold their former house to Mr and Mrs Ronald Tschudy. The Engens plan a new build on a lot bought from Betty Schneider as Grace Colney and Hazel Urban return from a Mich vacation.
Theodore Francis Green, at 95 the nation’s oldest former congressman, has recovered enough from multiple hospitalizations to return to his Providence residence. The former Rhode Island governor and long-serving senator, who left the Senate 24 years ago, maintains a rigorous routine of reading, letters, and light exercise, saying longevity lies in moderation.
A roster of new members includes Dona Lynn Avery of Uncasville Connecticut born July 10 1961 and Michael Alan Avery born February 12 1959 in Uncasville. Also listed are Joy Jeffrey Erickson Route 1 Judo born August 21 1961 Heidi Ann Martie Route 4 Mineral Point born September 29 1961 Kristine Ann Falk Route 3 born April 16 1963 Jeffry Allen Hartwick Warren Alabama born March 23 1963 Barbara Ann Cowell Route 1 born March 2 1963 Penny Lucille Arnsmeier Brodhead born February 8 1963 Kathy Sue and Kelly Lou Arnsmeier Beloit born February 13 1963 Penny Sue Evans Warren Illinois born October 16 1962 William Roger Cowell Route 1 born February 6 1962 Karen Louise Benson Galena Illinois born July 10 1962.
Walter E. Craig of Phoenix took over as member of the American Bar Association and presided at the final session of the House of Delegates as the 86th annual convention neared its close in Chicago.
Gov Reynolds signed a bill permitting beer to be served at sanctioned college parties to those under 21 with a chaperone present. The measure also allows minor beer sales at picnics within local limits, to married minors, and at state facilities such as the state fair and UW Memorial Union. It tightens the original ban on minor beer drinking outside beer bars without parental accompaniment.
Evansville special services are set for Harry Spooner 88 a long time area resident who died Thursday at Stoughton hospital Funeral home hours and church location provided He was born in Oak Park Illinois and married Maud Gillies in 1914 They farmed until retirement moved to Evansville six years ago Surviving wife son daughter sister nine grandchildren and one great grandchild
Wisconsin student loan program does not cover loans to students at private technical schools. Attorney General George Thompson ruled that the 1963 law only applies to full time students at publicly operated vocational and technical and adult schools.
Alabama Governor George Wallace plans to spearhead an attack on Kennedy civil rights programs at the Southern Governors Conference opening Sunday in White Sulphur Springs West Virginia. Wallace leads a slate of governors opposing federal civil rights initiatives.
NEW GLARUS prep for 1963 64 term with 180 junior high students taught by seven teachers and 232 in senior high, bringing total junior and senior enrollment to 412. Kindergarten to eighth grade expected at 380 with new guidance director Donald Snyder.
As chimpanzees age they grow irritable and misbehave during performances. One act reports chimps suddenly becoming enraged on stage, stamping into the orchestra and scattering instruments.
All boys and girls up to 12 years old are invited to join the Evening Times Club in Monroe Wisconsin. Fill out this coupon carefully and mail it to the Evening Times Club Monroe Evening Times Monroe Wis. Name
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