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Newspaper
Monroe Evening Times
Location
Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Aug 18, 1966
Page
2
The fragment from Monroe Evening Times lists the newspaper’s name and date of founding, notes Associated Press and other agencies, and provides subscription rates and office hours. It mentions Madison and Wisconsin references and includes a telephone contact.
An editorial prints a verse titled Teen-Ager's Prayer, shared by Mrs. Rose Schindler of 603 16th Ave. The poem describes a teen facing family troubles, peer pressure, and a turn toward faith, ending with a plea to serve Jesus and help others. The piece credits Rev. Bregan of Chicago for the verse.
On this date in 1914 Woodrow Wilson urged neutrality in Europe. Also listed are historical milestones from 1838 Wilkes expedition departure to the Antarctic, 1939 Slovakia under Nazi control, 1943 Italian mainland shelled, 1946 transport plane downed by Yugoslav fighters, Kennedy 1963 Berlin reinforcement, Johnson drought disasters, and a migrant workers protest march toward Madison ending at the Capitol Try Times Want Ads.
Merlyn E. Chapman 62 of 1334 22nd St died at 3 p.m. yesterday in a Madison hospital after a heart attack. Born March 25, 1904 in South Wayne, he was married to Marie Van Meter in Freeport on June 3, 1928. He lived in South Wayne, then Monroe after retiring in 1961, and worked at Chapman's Garage. He belonged to Brown Town Methodist Church and IOOF No. 72. Survived by his widow, a son, a brother, two half sisters, and seven grandchildren. Funeral 11 a.m. Saturday at South Wayne Methodist Church. Burial in Union Cemetery. Friends may call at Stuessy Funeral Home after tomorrow noon and at the church after 9 a.m. Saturday.
Frederick William Maske aged 83 of 2636 14th Street Freeport Illinois died at 3 57 am in St Clare Hospital after being a patient since June 7 He was a former Illinois Central Railroad station agent at Freeport Red Oak and Rockford He was born March 27 1883 in Wisconsin to C Frederick and Albertina Maske He married Ida E Block in Bloomington on Oct 3 1905 She died Sept 19 1956 He is survived by nieces and nephews Services 130 pm Saturday at Walker Mortuary Freeport with calling after 2 pm Friday Burial Oakland Cemetery Freeport Rev E A Lieske to officiate
Wisconsin senators split on the Defense Appropriation Bill amendment authorizing Johnson to call up individual military reservists for Vietnam war manpower needs. Sen. Proxmire voted for passage while Sen. Nelson opposed. Thousands rely on Classified Acts in solving daily problems.
Glancing Backward notes Miss Carol Jean Galli daughter of Mr and Mrs Fred Galli will study abroad this year at University of Edinburgh Scotland. Rose Stietz daughter of Mrs Henry Stietz Route 3 takes novice vows at St Catherine's High School Racine. Paul Miner Milwaukee arrives in Monroe to assume management of F W Woolworth store succeeding Wendell F Fuller now managing the firm store in Oskaloosa la.
Twenty years ago August 18 1946 Secretary of State Fred R Zimmerman rests in a Madison hospital after heat exhaustion en route to the New Glarus Centennial. The 1946 drought ends with rainfall for fall pastures. Dr Edward Ochsner and family visit from Chicago. Mrs Louis F Felder Jr departs Monroe for San Francisco awaiting port call to Northern Luzon to join Lt Louis F Felder Jr in the Philippines.
Amare and her five month old colt were killed by lightning on the Charles Grimm farm in Clarno. John Blain, 80, died after a heart attack at home. Rev C R Lowe to conduct funeral Thursday in Blain home. Three Monroe gold seekers Chadwick Trumpy and Romain return from placer mining in Idaho. Mr and Mrs Glenn Preston shaken in auto mishap returning to Charlotte Michigan after visiting Beri Adelman home.
Senator Lenroot promised federal aid to the Swiss cheese industry in a speech to about 200 people on the north shore. The August 18 1926 event highlighted support for dairy product producers and regional commerce.
Jacob S. Holloway aged 86, a pioneer Washington township resident, dies at his old homestead farm. John M. Wagner, 76, former Monroe businessman, dies at home with survivors including daughter Mrs. Joshua Hoesly of New Glarus. Clifford Severson employed by Blumer Products Company suffers a deep cut after placing his hand in an ice cream cutter this morning.
Fifty years ago on August 18 1916 Miller and Kubly advertise fine roast beef at 16 cents per pound and boiling beef at 12 cents for Saturday specials Dr J F Mauer mann spends last evening in Freeport on professional business Ise R Gapen and family depart for Bear Lake outing Haugen Wis A Lanz and Sons unveil the Lanz Low Down Wagon designed to ease heavy lifts of four or five feet
Sixty years ago on August 18 1906 reports announce an annual camp meeting set to begin Friday August 31 at J H Elmer Grove three miles east of the city. Farmers along the Pecatonica bottoms fish for buffalo and carp with pitchforks after the recent high water.
Adolph Rubin 85 a native of Switzerland died yesterday at his Mt Horeb home after a long illness. He came to the United States in 1905 married Lena Schilt April 22 1915. A cheesemaker and carpenter he owned a Mt Horeb grocery 33 years. Funeral at Horeb Methodist Church with calling at Gesme Ellestad Funeral Home.
Dear Abby addresses how to handle a husband who never keeps a secret, suggesting education over divorce. Other letters urge standing by a friend in trouble, navigating family relationships, and guidance for a 14 year old distressed by parental actions. Readers are reminded to write for personal replies or Abby’s booklet.
John Clacher 72 formerly of Chicago moved to New Glarus in 1956 and died in his sleep at a Green County hospital after living in the area 20 years. Services were at 3 pm at Zentner Funeral Home New Glarus with Rev Linus Wierwill officiating. Burial followed in Swiss United Church of Christ Cemetery. He was born May 1 1894 in Chicago, son of John and Anna Clacher. He lived with brother in law and sister Arthur and Mrs Jacoillot. Surviving are two sisters Mrs Mary Jacoillot and Mrs Jeanette MacCormick.
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