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Newspaper
Monroe Evening Times
Location
Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Dec 02, 1969
Page
2
The Monroe Evening Times lists founding details and association memberships and provides current subscription rates. It urges carrier and mail subscribers to know their delivery person and contact the office if papers are missing, with office hours and contact number included.
Editorial argues mass transit remains debated yet shows action. Metroliner's New York to Washington service reaches over half a million riders with rising trips and profitability. Cleveland and Columbia projects reflect growing interest in quick rail and flexible bus networks to cut car use.
Cadet Michael Keppner son of Mr and Mrs Melvin C Keppner 5181 Browns Beach Rockford was cited for excellence by Colonel Glen G Millikan superintendent of the Roosevelt Military Academy in Alede Ill Keppner a senior was named for excellence in military conduct and concert band The Roosevelt Academy established in 1924 has an enrollment of 174 cadets.
Donald C Fiez 47 of Rockford died at 5 45 am Monday December 1 in Rockford Memorial Hospital after a long illness He was a tool and die repairman at Rockford Screw Products for 25 years and had lived in Rockford 27 years formerly from New Glarus He is survived by his widow Dorothy two daughters Lavina Barr and Linda his mother Anna Fiez two brothers Leon and Alvin all of New Glarus three sisters Ellen Minter Madison Margaret Yaun New Glarus and Anna Yaun Belvidere and one grandchild Funeral services will be at 1 pm Wednesday December 3 at the Chapelwood Evangelical Free Church Rockford Rev Charles Firman will officiate Burial will be in Willwood Burial Park Rockford Friends may call Fitzgerald Funeral Home Rockford 7 to 8 this evening A memorial fund for his church has been established.
Mrs. Mary Bly born Mary Silver on Oct 24 1882 Mt Pleasant Township died at 8 am Monday Dec 1 in a Stoughton nursing home after a long illness. She married Ben Bly May 30 1905. he died July 1952. Survived by son Maurice daughter Helen Koehler sister Emory Silver and seven great grandchildren. Services Wednesday 2 pm Allen Funeral Home Evansville officiated by Rev John Walker. Burial Maple Hill Cemetery.
TV listings note the Billy Graham Southern California Crusade from Anaheim Stadium at 6 30 PM with Youth Night guests The Kinsfolk and topic Why Young People Rebel plus a 4000 voice crusade choir directed by Cliff Barrows. Also Three's a Crowd and Tall T starring Randolph Scott air later.
Miss Sandra Lynn Eaton and Daryl Lee Meighan wed Saturday at Immanuel United Methodist Parish House in Monroe. The ceremony was followed by a dinner at the Casino in Monticello. The couple now reside at 1113 15th Ave. Monroe. The bride attended Monroe High School and the groom attended South Wayne High School and works at the Swiss Colony.
John Steiner is reelected Noble Grand Art Bruni Vice Grand Harold Pickett secretary Harvey Rech treasurer and Chester Tobin trustee for three years Installation is planned for January Martha Boynton a Monroe High School student spoke on her United Nations trip sponsored by the Odd Fellows and Esther Brekah lodges She displayed color slides and is the daughter of Mr and Mrs Leonard Boynton Browntown A Christmas tree was decorated by 15 members present Clay Robison Grand Warden Platteville will attend as guest Steiner will lead entertainment Steinmann handle refreshments next Monday evening
The Third District 40 and 8 Wreck will be held Sunday December 7 at 1 p.m. in the National Guard Armory Monroe. A smorgasbord dinner follows at 5 p.m. at Idle Hour Mansion. About 200 members and 20 candidates are expected. five Voitures participate Dane Green Iowa Lafayette and Richland counties. Grande Chef John T. Ellen of Racine and Jack D. Wilson will attend with their wives, guests of Voiture No 1121.
A look back recalls Wisconsin dairy efforts with gifts from Gov Rennebohm and the Cheese Day committee to Jefferson City Missouri. AMA editor Hygeia change noted with Dr Morris Fishbein stepping down. Treasury chief Snyder speaks on balanced budget and tax doubts. Open house at Triangle Cheese plant. Local hunters listed with buck deer. Finland-Soviet tensions mark 20 year liberty anniversary.
Fifty years ago on December 2 1919 the S Rankin Drew Post in New York City formed by men whose business is to amuse the tired business man. The note adds that Monroe industries may be suspended as nonessentials by the coal administration if relief does not arrive in two weeks amid a worsening national coal situation.
Sixty years ago on December 2 1909 Dr Frederick A Cook broken in health and spirit by the pole claim controversy is said to be resting in a sanitarium in New Ire. Oliver Dumholdt sells the William Tell hotel at New Glarus to M F Hoesly. All national banks must hold monthly director meetings and obtain directorate approval for loans and discounts according to Comptroller Murray.
Ron Barribeau director of Parks and Recreation thanks Park Department staff who installed Christmas decorations on the Square and five city entrances. He notes traffic congestion during installation and thanks drivers and pedestrians for their cooperation to make the task pleasant and festive.
Seventy years ago on December 2 1899 Goldberger announces the opening of the Metropolitan Cafe. Farmers in the area can sell turkey quills and feathers to the Warren Featherbone company of Three Oaks Michigan. Monticello second football team defeats Monroe second 26 to 0. Dayton residents report rich silica deposits, known as whiting.
Ten years ago on December 2 1959 the City Council authorized the State Aeronautics Commission to act as agent in land acquisition and airport construction with 88000 cost and a 22000 city share. Mayor Schiller urged a Christmas cost of living bonus for city workers. Dr Andrew N Lawton Green County civic leader dies.
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