Monroe donors boost hospital drive and local events
An editorial recalls a Monroe pledge of 30 000 toward a hospital campaign and notes a Times office photo misunderstanding. It mentions Leo Roethe NASCO Florida Africa films at Green County Conservation League and Boethe's antelope hunt, plus the Hussar band urging more cornet players and a Spring Square sale auction at Monroe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leo Roethe
Green County Conservation League
Roethe
NASCO
Ft. Atkinson
Arthur Boethe
Monroe
Africa
India
Boethe
West
Glancing Backward August 31 1956 Highlights
Adlai Stevenson's campaign manager shows enthusiasm over the candidate's chances. Mrs John Dick 85 of Monticello passes away. Kiwanis and Lions clubs plan a horseshoe pitching contest. Carol Ridnour wins a $300 Beloit College scholarship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adlai Stevenow
John Dick
Monticello
Kiwanis Club
Lions Club
Carol Ridnour
Beloit College
Pilgrim Kitchen to Open by Mrs Prechel at Freese Estate
August 31 item notes Mrs. Harry Prechel purchasing the Fred Freese estate on the city west edge to open a dining place named Pilgrim Kitchen. Edwin Schue joins his brother W R Schuetze as Robert E Tschudy joins his uncle J Jacob Tschudy in Tschudy's Specialty Service. John Willi receives a 20 year pin for Kraft Company service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Prechel
Fred Freese
Pilgrim Kitchen
Edwin Schue
W. R. Schuetze
Robert E. Tschudy
J. Jacob Tschudy
Tschudy
John Willi
Kraft Company
30 Years Ago: Lela Schmidt Dutch girls dance at Monroe Pavilion
August 31 1936 notes Lela Schmidt and the Dutch girls perform a dance at Monroe Pavilion. Katherine Baltzer of the Monroe girls 4H club wins first in laundering of fine fabrics at the state fair. Mrs Rose Wyman 85 celebrates birthday at L J Wilmet home. Green County Normal School enrolls 53 students.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lela Schmidt
Monroe Pavilion
Katherine Baltzer
Monroe
Rose Wyman
L. J Wilmet
Green County Normal School
Monroe High opens with first practice session under N J Stoneman
Forty years ago on August 31 1926 Monroe High School began football practice under coach N J Stoneman. Borden Company announced milk price support at 2.15 per hundred with a four percent test. J B Mc Bride returned to St John’s Military Academy after visiting the Richard Ritter home. Frank Gerber was slated to be featured in a clarinet solo at the band concert on Wednesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N. J. Stoneman
Monroe
Borden Company
J. B. McBride
St. John's Military Academy
Delfield
Richard Ritter
Frank Gerber
County drive unites communities in a shared effort
The hospital fundraising drive far surpassed its financial goal and forged strong local ties. Participants praise the countywide cooperation, saying it connected friends and communities. Gen Bernard A. Schriever announces his retirement, noting his defense vision of missiles over bombers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Schriever
Washington
Bernard A. Schriever
Air Force
Darlington Circus Opens Tomorrow After Six Heats
60 Years Ago Today August 31 1906 Bert Chandler won six heats with Sis Hopkins at Darlington Ringling Brothers Circus arrives tomorrow. William Smiley of Albany shipped cattle to the Nebraska State Fair. Lucky Jim Gas and Oil promotes stock at 1.00 per share. A sow born to Mr and Mrs Art Wagner. Nomination contained Washington The Senate confirmed Constance Baker Motley for US district court judge believed first Negro woman federal judge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bert Chandler
Sis Hopkins
Darlington
Ringling Brothers Circus
William Smiley
Albany
Lucky Jim Gas and Oil Company
West Virginia
Art Wagner
Washington
Senate
Johnson
Constance Baker Motley
County Youths Ready For Wisconsin State Horse Show
Four Green County 4H Club members are chosen to represent the county at the First Annual Wisconsin State Horse Show on Dane County Fair grounds. Names include Jerry Elmer Jolly Mixers Sr Mary Ziltener Richland Steve Mitschele Silverview and JoAnn Ganshert Monroe Ag They qualified by top blue ratings in four champion classes at the 1966 Green County Fair Entries with fees due by Sept 1 for eligible members 12 and over who earned blue or red ratings at the County Fair.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dane County Fairgrounds
Calvin E. Kraemer
Jerry Elmer
Jolly Mixers
Mary Ziltener
Richland
Western Pleasure
Steve Mitschele
Silverview
Western Horsemanship
JoAnn Ganshert
Monroe Ag
Bond issue approved for Lena Park swimming pool project
Voters in the Lena Park District approved a 120000 bond issue for a swimming pool and bathhouse. The referendum passed 317 to 218, potentially speeding up completion beyond the original 1968 target. The district serves a 20 square mile area including Lena village.
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Uena
Ill
Lena Park District
Park Board
Lena
Today in History Highlights From August Thirty First
On this date in 1908 the Danbury Hatters suit began against labor union members over a boycott. Also noted are 1842 the US Bureau of Medicine and Surgery formed and 1946 the Nuremberg war crimes trial ended. Includes multi decade events and a mention of wartime and merger news.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Danbury Hatters
United States Bureau of Medicine and Surgery
Erwin Rommel
Egypt
Harry S. Truman
United States
China
Schreiber thanks Green County voters after 72-county tour
Democratic candidate Martin J. Schreiber thanks the people of Green County for warm hospitality during his 72-county tour as he campaigns for Lieutenant Governor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Green County
Martin J. Schreiber
Death of Monticello resident LT Cotherman at 65
Thomas T. Cotherman 65 of Monticello died at 7 30 p m in St Clare Hospital after a long illness and surgery. He was born January 21 1901 in Washington Township Green County grew up in the area and farmed there before moving to Monticello in 1952. He is survived by his widow a son two daughters and five sisters. Services will be at 2 p m Friday at Voegels Funeral Home Monticello with Richard Kneifel presiding and burial in Highland Cemetery after calling hours.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monroe
Times
Harvey Holland
Harmony Singing Group
Harvey
Thomas T. Cotherman
Monticello
St. Clare Hospital
Mr. Cotherman
Washington Township
Green County
Ernest E. and
Rose Wittenwyler Cotherman
Simmons
Marie Marti
Rose L. Cotherman
Ernest C
Henry C
Rose) Elmer
Robert
Mildred) Lee
LaCrosse
Duane
Carla) Lehr
Fayetteville
N. C
Edwin
Florence) ‘Theiler
Juda
Alfred
Leora) Aeberhart
Edward
Myrtle) Wyss
New Glarus
Rose’ Cotherman
Madison
John
Carlyle F. Cotherman
Voegels
Richard A. Kneifel
Jehovah Witness Congregation
Highland Cemetery
Last Rites for Tina Marie Simonson Infant
Infant Tina Marie Simonson, daughter of Carl and Mrs. Simonson, was buried after last rites at Orfordville Lutheran Cemetery. She died at birth Monday in St. Clare Hospital. survivors include parents two half siblings and grandparents Felix and Mrs. O'Brien of rural Brodhead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orfordville Lutheran Cemetery
Tina Marie Simonson
Carl Simonson
Orfordville
St. Clare Hospital
Felix O'Brien
Brodhead
Twins topple Senators 3 1 as Hall drives rally
Minnesota Twins defeated the Washington Senators 3 to 1 on Tuesday. Jimmie Hall delivered a decisive two run single in the sixth inning fueling a key rally and securing the win for Minnesota at the ballpark.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senators
Minneapolis
Minnesota Twins
Washington Senators
Jimmie
Hall
Packers Waiver List To Trim Roster Before Season
Green Bay coach Vince Lombardi put seven players on waivers from a 47 man squad to meet the NFL limit of 43. He planned to announce names within 48 hours and may recall some if claimed. A full scale scrimmage in humid weather preceded Saturday's Milwaukee exhibition against the Giants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Green Bay
Eenie
Meenie
Miney
Packers
Vince Lombardi
Lombardi
Packer
Ron Smith
Los Angeles
Tom Moore
Wade
Milwaukee
New York Giants
Ken Bowman
Bob Long
Pittsburgh
Former polka king Romy Gosz dies at 56
Manitowoc reports Romy Gosz once crowned national polka king died Monday at age 56. He started piano at 11 with his father in the family orchestra and led the band from 1930. he later ran a tavern. Madison notes Gov Knowles and wife move from the executive mansion while it is remodeled. they will stay with Mrs Mathys briefly as university housing resumes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manitowoc
Romy Gosz
Gosz
Paul
Madison
Warren P. Knowles
Knowleses
C. G. Mathys
Cross Country Team Organizes at School
Cross Country squad met briefly Monday to organize for the year. Returning lettermen include Mark Winzenried Ron Eck stam and Ken Kubly. Although no official practice has begun many athletes have started practice. MEL ALLEN NAMED MIAMI Dolphins announcer replaces Johnny Bell who resigned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mark Winzenried
Ron Eckstam
Ken Kubly
Mel Allen
Miami, Fla
New York Yankees
Miami Dolphins
Allen
Johnny Bell
Cubs Beat Braves 5-3 Behind Banks Three-Run Homer
The Chicago Cubs defeated the Atlanta Braves 5-3 Tuesday night. Ernie Banks hit a three-run homer helping lift the Cubs as 6,093 fans watched at home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
CUBS
Braves
Atlanta
Chicago Cubs
Atlanta Braves
Ernie Banks
Ottawa Still On Top In 24-0 CFL Victory
Ottawa remained unbeaten with a 24 to 0 win over Toronto in a Canadian Football League clash on Tuesday night. The decisive game kept Ottawa atop the Eastern Conference standings as Toronto struggled to score.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ottawa
Toronto
Neenah Pro Wins Northeast Open At Wausau Country Club
Neenah professional wins the Northeast Open with a two over par 146 over 36 holes at Wausau Country Club. The event concludes Tuesday with this sharp two day score.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Naveau
Neenah Professional
Wausau
Pourse
Packers, Colts duel seen as West’s top clash in season preview
Baltimore favored over Green Bay in opening night showdown at Milwaukee as Unitas seeks revenge and a strong defense backs the Colts. Packers face questions about offense and line play but boast Anderson and Grabowski behind Hornung and Taylor with a wide receiver corps led by Berry. West standings project Baltimore first, Green Bay second, with Chicago, San Francisco, Minnesota, Los Angeles, and Detroit following.
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New York
Green Bay
Cleveland
Donny Anderson
Jim Grabowski
Packers
Chicago Bears
Dallas
Vince Lombardi
Baltimore
Chicago
San
Francisco
Minnesat
Los Angeles
Detroit
Milwaukee
Anderson
Grabowski
Paul Hornung
Jim Taylor
Alex Sandusky
Sam Ball
Kentucky
Jim Parker
Unitas
Bart Starr
Raymond Berry
Jimmy Orr
Jerry Hill
Tony Lorick
West
San Francisco
Minnesota
Wisconsin Badgers Football Opens Fall Practice With Many New Faces
Wisconsin begins fall practice with 72 players including 33 sophomores and three junior college transfers. Coach Milt Bruhn, in his 11th season, seeks urgency from youth to lift the 1965 team from a 2 7 1 record. Season opens Sept 17 vs Iowa State at Camp Randall, with expansion work ongoing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madison
University of Wisconsin
Badger
California
Milt Bruhn
Wisconsin
Badgers
Bruhn
Iowa State
Camp Randall Stadium
Cancer Claims Veteran Wisconsin Golf Pro Nelthorpe
Milwaukee based golf professional Blackie Nelthorpe 62 died of cancer at Misericordia Hospital after a year long illness. A former Wisconsin Pro Footballers Association president he coached at Sar ganash Three Rivers Calumet and Westmoor since 1926 earning 1980 Wisconsin Golf Pro of the Year. Survived by widow two daughters and eight grandchildren. Funeral services set for Thursday in Wauwatosa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelthorpe
Milwaukee
Burns C
Blackie) Nelthorpe
Westmoor Country Club
Misericordia Hospital
Wisconsin Professional Golfers’ Association
Sarganash Country Club
Three Rivers
Mich
Calumet
Westmoor
Stars Pitching Dominate in Yankees Athletics Clash
Yesterday's action saw Johndom of Kansas City hold the Yankees to one hit as the Athletics beat New York 4 1. Pete Rose of Cincinnati homered twice and drove in three in the Reds 6 4 win over St Louis. Alabama defeats Lewiston Idaho 7 1 at the American Legion baseball tournament in Orangeburg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johndom
Kansas City
Roger Maris
Athletics
New York Yankees
Pete Rose
Cincinnati
Reds
St. Louis
Innis
Alabama
Orangeburg
S.C
Tuscaloosa
Ala
Mike Innis
Lewiston
Idaho
Scoreboard highlights from American League standings and games
Pittsburgh 8 Houston 2 leads Thursday’s MLB slate. AL listings show Baltimore 82 49 atop, Detroit 59 56, Minnesota 71 63, Cleveland 69 64, Chicago 61 65, New York 60 73, Washington 61 75, Boston 60 77, Kansas City 58 76. Tuesday results include Minnesota 3 Washington 1 and Cleveland 6 Chicago 2.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburgh
Houston
San Francisco
New York
Philadelphia
Los Angeles
Chicago
Cincinnati
Atlanta
St. Louis
Baltimore
Detroit
Minnesota
Cleveland
California
Washington
Boston
Kansas City
Clevelai
Monroe Faces Tri School Scrimmage as Coach Emphasizes Backfield
Coach Gary Ruge pushes Monroe in a full scrimmage against Platteville and Fennimore ahead of the season opener in Monona Grove and a conference game at Monroe on September 16. The squad works on blocking, running patterns, and a planned passing game to boost future prospects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kim Babler
Gary Ruge
Greenfield
Monroe
Davis
Ruge
Monona Grove
Platteville
Fennimore
Three Way Tie in Marshall Bluff Club Championship
Tom Kubly Bob Wittenwyler and Bob Leuenberger shared honors at the Marshall Bluff Club Championship shoot northeast of Monticello Kubly won the free style crown edging his father Ralph 434 to 433 Wittenwyler captured the bare bow crown with a large margin over the nearest competitor Bob Leuenberger took the handicap trophy edging Ralph Kubly by four points Awards will be presented at the annual awards banquet by Judi Bissig Marshall Bluff Archery Queen
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monticello
Tom Kubly
Bob Wittenwyler
Bob Leuenberger
Marshall Bluff Club
Kubly
Ralph
Young Kubly
Bob Luuenberger
Ralph Kubly
Luenberger
Monroe
Judi Bissig
Marshall Bluff
Major Kegler Loop Meetings on Thursday
A reorganizational meeting of the Women s Major Bowling League will be held at 8 P M Thursday Sept 1 at the Eagles Club rooms. Miss Caroline Roth is president for the coming year with Mrs Roger Severson secretary treasurer and Mrs Raymond Fritz sergeant at arms. Boulder Takes Win Wichita Kansas Boulder Colo won the National championship Tuesday night beating West Point Miss 53
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eagles Club
Caroline Roth
Roger Severson
Raymond Fritz
Boulder
Wichita
Kan
Colo
West Point
Miss
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Evening Times
the Associated Press
Iyland Daily Areas Association
Audit Bureau of Circulations and
Wisconsin Daily Newspaper League Ois
Editorial
Levs
Monroe Hussar Band
Turner
Jacob Hall
Abe
Heer
T. J. Barmore
Jacob Weiss
Atento
By Robert Tschudy
White House
Soviet Union
Chesapeake and Ohio Railway
Norfolk and Western Railway
LT. Cotherman
Simonson
San Fran
Los Angeles Philadel
Kegler
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