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Newspaper
Monroe Evening Times
Location
Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Aug 21, 1964
Page
2
The editorial supports the National Farmers Organization livestock withholding effort across 1500 counties in 23 states, noting a more strategic approach than in 1962. It pledges fairness for nonmembers, urges broad farmer unity, and calls for transparent aims and a fair price structure through cooperative action.
David Mueller 18 son of John and Mrs. Mueller of Page Arizona received a general residence scholarship to the University of Arizona in Tucson. He will start college September 1 pursuing a career in medicine following his standout Page High School scholastic record. He is grandson of Mrs. Louise Leiser of Monroe with relatives in the area.
Nearly 2,500 fans attended the August 21 1954 softball clash between Shriners and Knights of Columbus as a summer community event with churchmen from around the world in Evanston.
Sen. Barry Goldwater says he will seek intelligence briefings if needed but will not be trapped into campaign silence. He criticizes Pentagon head McNamara for revealing secret information and shifts focus to correcting misimpressions from Scranton and Rockefeller as he defends his war and tax stances. Goldwater sees Scranton as potential successor if defeated, with another presidential bid possible in four years.
Footville special service announced for Gottfried Burki 78 died at his Footville home. Funeral at 2 p.m. in Reining Funeral Home Janesville with calling tonight. Burki born in Switzerland came to the United States in 1911. Survived by nine sons, three daughters, two brothers, three sisters, and many grandchildren.
The Gratiot Veterans of Foreign Wars will host a two day Labor Day weekend celebration on Sept 6 and 7. Featured acts include the Jorgenson Rangerettes who recently won first place at the New York World's Fair among 30 baton corps. The Turn and Schwing Club will perform. a parade is set for Monday at 10 30 a.m. with games rides and refreshments planned.
Frito-Lay, Inc. plans to move its national headquarters from Monroe to a 17 story office building in 130 acre Exchange Park Dallas. The complex near Love Field will include four parking levels for 550 cars and should be ready for occupancy by July 1.
Timothy Van Voast, 17, of Monroe, died Aug. 7 after being struck by a car in Hawaii. Memorials to Yellowstone Boys Ranch, The Children's Home Society of California, and The Church of the Good Shepherd fund reached about $1,000 weekly. Services were held Aug. 10 and 12 with strong church support and prayers from Hawaii. He was born Feb. 15, 1947, and would have been Baldwin high school senior and Good Shepherd EYC vice president.
Blanchardville officials report football coach and social studies teacher William McCormick has resigned to take a teaching and coaching post in Abbotsford Wisconsin. The district fills two vacancies before school starts and realigns staff.
United Church of Christ in Monroe and surrounding towns publish service times and Sunday school plans. Rev. Wilford Evans, Rev. Donald Storck, Rev. John Masters, Rev. A. R. Felts, Rev. Linus L. Wierwill, Rev. J. Allan Mittler, and Rev. Mittler lead services across Monroe Browntown Wayne Township Orangeville New Glarus Monticello Washington Township with varied worship and Sunday school times.
The list records multiple churches with service times and Sunday school hours. It notes Rev. James C. Plymire at Grace Monroe and Rev. R F Bittorf at Mt Olive Monroe and Salem Richland, with other churches led by Rev. Hans C Jersild and Rev. Emile C Martinson, plus events like an ALCW meeting and a silent auction in Blanchardville.
Monroe Immanuel EUB schedules worship at 8 30 a m and Sunday school at 9 35 a m A hay ride for Mr and Mrs EUB is planned at Bernard Albright s farm for 7 30 p m
A sequence of church notices lists events and service times. Rev. Melvin J. Roehrdanz leads activities in Monroe Bethel and Rev. Burton L. Holling at New Glarus, with other congregations including Monticello Zion Oakley Brodhead and Stover St Peter’s sharing worship and Sunday school times this week.
The Episcopal church St Andrew’s in Monroe will hold Sunday Mass at 11:00 a.m. Parish members and local residents are invited to attend and participate in worship at the church located in Monroe.
Monroe church page lists Sunday school at 10 a.m. worship at 11 a.m. Evangelistic service at 8 p.m. Sunday evening. midweek gatherings include Christ Ambassadors at 8 p.m. Wednesday and Bible study Thursday evening.
The Monroe First Baptist and a Judo church announce schedule details. The First Baptist at 803 31st Avenue holds Sunday school at 10 a.m. worship at 11 a.m. evening service at 7 30 p.m. Wednesday prayer at 8 p.m. Rev. Peter DeLe on and Rev. Grant G. Rice listed as interim pastors. The Judo church holds Sunday school at 9 30 a.m. worship at 10 30 a.m. Board of Trustees meets Monday at 8 p.m. Rev. Ralph Wilson is listed as interim pastor.
The Monroe church holds Sunday school at 9 30 a m worship at 10 45 a m Testimonies of healing Wednesday at 7 45 p m and a reading room open Wednesday and Saturday from 2 to 4 p m for site visitors and readers
The Church of the Nazarene offers worship at 11 a.m. with Junior Teen and Adult Fellowships. Evening service at 8 p.m. Wednesday features Noon Prayer at 11 a.m. and a Prayer meeting at 8 p.m with Rev. Wesley Burns.
Worship at United Presbyterian Monroe Union at 10 a.m. on Monday with Rev. Gerritt E. Mouw presiding. Executive committee of Women’s Society meets at 7:30 p.m. led by Rev. Gerritt E. Mouw.
The Monroe congregation lists a weekly schedule with a Watchtower study at 3 p.m. Tuesday a Bible study at 8 p.m. Thursday a Theocratic Ministry School at 7 30 p.m and a service meeting at 8 30 p.m Richard Kneifel is named as congregation overseer.
Argyle Morning Worship at 11 a.m led by Rev Dale E Shotts Lamont Worship at 9 45 a m and Sunday school at 10 45 a m led by Rev Shotts Blanchardville Worship at 8 30 a m led by Rev Shotts Rev R A Pe gram conducts at 9 45 a m in school services
The Monroe First Methodist Church holds worship at 9 a.m. and Methodist Youth Fellowship at 7 30 p.m led by Rev. C James Weis. Woodford church offers worship at 11 a.m on Sunday.
The Monroe branch of the New Apostolic Church announces a worship service at 10 a.m. Wednesday and an evening service at 8 p.m. Rev R. H. Scharnweber leads the church activities.
Monroe church resumes Sunday school and worship on September 13. Meeting chair is 7:30 p.m. Rev. Peter Rasmussen confirmed as pastor.
The State Industrial Commission reported 25,706 unemployment claims in Wisconsin last week, up from 24,690 the previous week.
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