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Newspaper
Monroe Evening Times
Location
Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Aug 19, 1966
Page
2
Public record fragment shows Monroe Evening Times masthead with founding date and staff names. Includes Emery A Odell as editor and office hours 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. The content resembles a historic newspaper introductory note rather than current news.
A detailed pledge appeal explains profit use at St Clare Hospital, how surpluses fund hospital needs, and that construction hinges on public support. It outlines who should contribute including residents and nonresidents, clarifies no paid solicitors, and describes donation forms, payroll deductions, tax deductibility, funding holding, and economic impact on the area.
An opinion urging citizens to participate in elections and government. It argues that involvement from within parties and communities improves governance and that apathy fuels bad outcomes. It uses examples of civic duty and personal responsibility to influence political change.
Dr and Mrs Bear attend Wisconsin Day at Great Lakes Naval Training Center in Illinois as an 87 man Wisconsin Recruit Company graduates. Gov Warren Knowles guest of honor and graduation speaker, marking his 5th birthday anniversary with a birthday luncheon and reception. Knowles invited as reviewing official by Rear Admiral Howard Yeager. Bear and Knowles were shipmates on the USS Nevada in World War II.
Jerome Eichelkraut of rural New Glarus began work this week at the Bank of New Glarus. A 1957 graduate of New Glarus High School, he previously worked at Fischer Body in Janesville.
Out of pocket gifts are encouraged and volunteers are invited to join the Friends of St. Clare Hospital. Donors are asked to provide name address and phone number as they sign up to help.
Services for Harlan F. McDonald 70 of Galena Illinois were conducted this afternoon at Furlong Funeral Home Galena. Burial followed in Evergreen Cemetery Hanover Illinois. Survived by widow Isabell two daughters Margaret Rabe Dwight Illinois and Mary Speaker Hanover eight grandchildren two great grandchildren.
Gov. Warren P. Knowles signed eight highway contracts totaling 5.563 million dollars on low bids to speed Interstates 90 and 94 in Wisconsin. Six projects affect I-94 and two affect I-90, funded after the legislature approved an accelerated road program in the spring session.
More than 100 persons attended the Knights of Columbus family picnic Wednesday night at Twining Park. Bernard Gibbons, Grand Knight, chaired the event with help from Ken Schneider, Robert Reider, Emmett Norton, Lee Kirsch, Bernard Wiegel, and Robert Silvis.
Mr and Mrs Harrison Grenzow and Morris Grenzow family visited in Juda. William NyMan funeral attended by Rockford and Brodhead families. Elmer Tripke and Janesville visitors called on Ralph Frey. Ben Miller and Ralph Frey hosted a Sunday gathering at Lake Kegonsa.
Glancing Backward notes a theft at the Maple Grove Inn near Monroe with cash taken from the register. Harriet Anundsen returns from travels in the Black Hills and northern Minnesota. Jon Donnerbeck completes naval training at Great Lakes. Ellen Kundert wins a refrigerator freezer in a Wisconsin Power and Light contest. Geraldine Hicks and Hugo Voelkli wed in a Reedsburg ceremony.
Twenty years ago on August 19 1946 a blaze at Theodore Altman farm east of Monroe caused about 2000 in damage. William Amstutz returns to activity after summer confinement. Robert Dratzger discharged from Fort Sheridan. Mrs Charlotte McGee hosts dinner for her son in law Oscar Jensen of Jefferson.
Thirty years ago on August 19 1936 Prof Grant M Hyde a former Monroe resident assumed the directorship of the University of Wisconsin School of Journalism. Joseph Huber returns to work after an injury to his right leg from two beer kegs rolled together at Blumer brewery. Mr and Mrs James Watnick announce the birth of a daughter. Butch Krueger a Beloit municipal course professional and pitcher for the Madison Blues is mentioned in relation to the state open golf championship.
Forty years ago today August 19 1926 Monroe Theater showed Tom Mix in Tony Runs Wild while local Madison Blues pitcher Rube Noble faced Beloit Fairies in a four hit morning game at the fairgrounds delayed by a late bus. Howard W Chadwick was elected secretary treasurer of the Southern Wisconsin Lumbermens Association.
Fifty years ago on August 19 1916 the Nebraska Indian Ball team defeated the Monroe Pirates by a score of 139 to 0 Eva Smoot with driver Arlie Frost won a six heat race at the Rock County fair in Evanville taking the fourth heat in 2.16 seconds First dance of
The worded fragment notes a Turner Hall event on a Wednesday night with Paul Knoll and family planning a visit to Elgi, hinting at delayed schedules and travel plans.
Juda correspondence notes threshing machines crowded the roads like automobiles. Women wary of driving urged to stay off the roads. A vagrant jailed 30 days by Police Chief Saucerman for stealing a bone from Brew er’s barber shop and admitting a county wide deaf and dumb stunt. Paul J. Weirich returns from Watertown. Mrs. Elizabeth Affolter sells City Hotel property to John Rothenbuehler.
Mrs Earl Shea Sr 72 of rural Mt Horeb died after a long illness in a Madison hospital. Funeral services at 9:30 a.m. tomorrow at St Mary's Church Pine Bluff. Rosary tonight at 8. Survived by five sons Russel John Joseph and others, 14 grandchildren.
Funeral services were held Thursday in Dubuque Iowa for Joseph Fondell 36 and five family members injured August 14 in a Grant County Wisconsin car crash. About 750 attended Roman Catholic services for Fondell Rita 36 and four children Pennekamp 16 of Farster Wisconsin died in the crash. two other Fondell children were seriously injured. Grant County Sheriff Roy Graney said the two car collision was under investigation.
Green County 4 H and FFA youth exhibited livestock at the Wisconsin Junior State Fair. Top herdsmen named for each species were Russ Ridge in dairy, Dick Sullivan in sheep, Tom Klemm in swine, and Ivan Zettle with Aaron Digman in beef. Two groups will contribute Aug 10 to 15 and Aug 18 to 21 in Milwaukee. Dutch elm disease hits Wisconsin with five counties reporting first cases this summer as rural areas face ongoing losses despite control efforts.
Rural Wisconsin focuses on cutting and burning diseased elm trees as no cure exists for Dutch elm disease. State officials confirm no known cure amid ongoing research and numerous unproven treatments. Arlington Farm Park Day on September 29 features a program on herd health, swine practices, and veterinary panels, with tours and sanitation demos in the morning and exhibits and lunch.
President Johnson starts a three day tour visiting five Northeast states and Canada for a meeting with Prime Minister Lester B Pearson. The mission includes rapid speeches and international talks with Pearson.
Peter Stauffacher of Beloit aged 69 died suddenly at home after 43 years in the city. Born August 1 1897 he served in World War II in Europe and France. He worked as a stationery engineer at Beloit Box Board Co and belonged to VFW American Legion and Eagles. Survived by wife Ella Wellman son Ralph Beloit two daughters Agnes and Mrs Alton Reminger, five step relatives. Services 1 p.m. tomorrow at Rosman Uehling Kinzer Central Chapel Beloit with Rev Nassen officiating. Burial Eastlawn Cemetery.
The Golden Agers of Monroe schedule a day trip to Janesville on Wednesday August 24. Drivers are needed and gas costs will be shared. They plan a 10 30 a.m. departure and 4 p.m. return, with contact through the Park and Recreation Department and Monroe Community Center.
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