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Newspaper
Monroe Evening Times
Location
Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Dec 04, 1964
Page
2
The notice lists subscription prices for Monroe by carrier and mail in Wisconsin, Stephenson County Illinois, and outside areas, all payable in advance. Also provides office hours from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and a contact telephone number.
The piece analyzes how schools take about 55 percent of the tax dollar and rely on 70 percent of budget from property taxes. It notes state aid aims to equalize opportunities, outlines rising costs from enrollment growth and inflation, and urges Gov elect Knowles to craft plans for vocational education and local tax relief.
Cary Grant discusses staying young at 60 by living in truth and relaxed. He rejects strict regimens, rides and swims, eats when hungry, and values time as life’s occupation. He cites forgiveness, choosing a good partner, and avoiding hypocrisy as keys to happiness and longevity.
Ten years ago Pope Pius XII showed signs of improvement while specialists denied cancer fears. The report notes his condition as less critical and mentions ongoing concerns about his health.
The New Glarus Post will sponsor a village wide holiday decorating contest with cash prizes of 10, 5, and 3 dollars. Out of town judges will tour the village on Monday December 21 between 6 and 9 PM. Winners announced in the December 30 issue. The Lions Club previously sponsored the event.
The grand champion steer, a 1000 pound Angus named Charger, sold for 17.50 a pound at the International Live Stock Exposition in Chicago, bringing 17 500 to Janet Perring of LeRoy Illinois. Stock Yards Packing Co acted for Central National Bank of Chicago which plans to display the steer in LaSalle Street and tour bank cattle areas. Janet will use the proceeds for business school and her sister Gail’s nursing studies.
Highlights recount Washington bidding farewell to officers at Fraunce's Tavern in New York in 1783 and Ford's peace ship Oscar I sailing in 1915. Also notes Wilson to Versailles in 1918 and WPA liquidation order in 1942.
The Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance Co. said it will pay the largest total dividend distribution in its history next year, about 124.5 million dollars, or 3.3 billion more than this year's high.
A Shawano County recess was ordered in the preliminary hearing for Ivan Mueller 39 livestock dealer charged with homicide by reckless conduct in the deaths of Melvin Cummings 44 and Howard Falk 64 at a National Farmers Organization demonstration in Bonduel on September 4. Judge Raymond Dohr adjourned to Monday due to court congestion.
A surprise silver wedding anniversary was held at the Clark home near Durand Illinois in honor of Mr and Mrs Royal Clark. The note lists local attendees including Mr and Mrs Otto Goecks and Mrs Lewis Jordan family and others.
The First National Bank of Boston reversed its recent prime rate increase citing President Johnson’s appeal to slow the rise. Citiz ens & Southern and Union Bank of Los Angeles also had pushed rates before pausing. Federal Reserve action had prompted banks nationwide to watch further moves.
Local resident places a classified ad in The Monroe Evening Times offering extra farming equipment and livestock for cash. Items include surplus machinery and unneeded livestock, priced to sell with quick pickup and contact details provided.
The Lafayette County School Boards convention will be held in the Courthouse at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday. Walter Calvert, Assemblyman and state committee member, explains Chapter 565 forming the Cooperative Educational Service Agency. Charles Wileman discusses progress. a Bureau of Handicapped Children representative will speak.
Pat Easter outlines a year of dairy promotion by Green County Agricultural Chest and radio and newspaper reports. Highlights include talks at the Town and Country Farm Exchange Dinner, Green County Fair appearances, cheese handouts, cooperation with the Extension Office, and a weekly Farm Facts radio program on WEKZ.
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