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Newspaper
Monroe Evening Times
Location
Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Dec 06, 1969
Page
8
The Geery Daily Record lists hourly temperatures on Times thermometer. Afternoon hours show p m readings through noon on Saturdays, indicating a temperate trend for the day.
Local police reported speeding and failure to yield violations with small fines including David A. nny and Albert Vogel. Marriage licenses were issued for Venus Nay Waitaker and Sandra Jane Fritz among several other couples named with ages and addresses. Additional notices mention residents from Monticello Juda Brodhead and nearby towns and listed dates.
A hospital accident notice lists victims and involved persons from Wisconsin. Names include Lester W Larson, James Gnewitch, and Charles L Heisz with residences in Darlington Salem Beloit DeKalb Warren Hollandale and Brodhead. Dismissals include Ernest Gunser Edward Streich Peter Ott and others.
Easterly year, Wisconsin faces rising prices with eggs at 70 cents a dozen and a potential two cent per quart milk rise. The Kids from Wisconsin seek 60 performers for a 26 piece band and 34 vocalists dancers, with auditions announced for February at four centers and final tryouts in April.
The Green County Young Democrats hold a 7 p.m. Tuesday meeting at John Rosa home to discuss the Vietnam Moratorium the State Young Democrats Convention and fund raising for future activities. Potential new members are welcome to attend.
Personal mentions Roland Theiler and Debbie and Mark Theiler of Minneapolis Minnesota with Luke and Mrs Baumgardner of Pittsburgh Pennsylvania visiting Emil Theiler and Mrs Theiler in Monroe.
The Woman's Club outlines co chaired efforts for Christmas Stocking and Cheer Box programs. The Cothes Closet aids families with clothing at the Connard Manor Building, now owned by Commercial and Savings Bank, open Wednesdays 1 to 3 30 p.m. Santa visits planned as deliveries target times when children are away.
Three separate auto mishaps occurred in Monroe on Friday. Keith Seward of 2316 13th Ave had his parked car damaged in the Eagle Store lot at 4 04 p.m. when backed into by Jane Swenson of 524 16th Ave. A second incident at 3 42 p.m. in the 1700 block of 11th Street involved a parked car and a moving vehicle driven by Cynthia Seffrood of Albany Wisconsin and Meichair Donny of Monroe.
A three judge federal panel was asked to void welfare reductions enacted during budget deliberations. The challengers argue the cuts violate the Social Security Act. Parents Without Partners will meet at 7 30 p m Monday December 8 in the Green County House.
In court, Tate murder witnesses described how Manson followers armed with guns and knives killed Sharon Tate and four others on August 9, then the LaBiancas the next night. Prosecutors plan indictments against Charles Watson Patricia Kasabian Linda Kasabian and others amid intense questioning by reporters. Kasabian’s lawyer says she is pregnant and seeks protection in prison infirmary.
First Lt. William L. Calley Jr. refused to answer questions after a two and a half hour session with a Pentagon special Army panel. The inquiry investigates whether field officers concealed mass killings during the March 1968 My Lai operation in which Calley, leader of a platoon, is the sole charged killer. The probe runs separately from his upcoming Ft. Benning court martial.
The Knights of Columbus Monroe Council 1471 will hold an 8 p.m. meeting Monday in VEW Hall. Forty four members attended the Commission Breakfast last Sunday. Members should sign up for projects with the six point program chairmen. The Children’s Christmas party is set for 7 p.m. Monday December 15 in VEW Hall with a visit from Santa. Gene Osmond will plan the program.
Albany plans a Saturday December 13 Santa Parade at 2 p.m. at the village Christmas tree at Main and Water Streets. Cash prizes will be awarded in three categories Santa's Helpers Christmas characters and toys. Sponsored by the Village with Mrs. Ray Laughridge as general chairman.
The Black Hawk Junior High School band and chorus will present a Festival of Christmas Music on Sunday December 14 at 2 p.m. in the Gratiot gym. The chorus performs Thanks Be To Thee Christmas Polka and Dominique while the band plays So How A Rose Ever Blooming Greensleeves and March Triomphale. Admission is free and all are welcome.
A large white and yellow male cat was picked up and placed in the city pound after straying in the 700 block of 14th Ave in Monroe. Names recorded include Bonnie Kay Argyle and Albert John, reflecting several birth notices and family updates from Argyle and nearby towns.
Grandparents react as the Larson family notes the passing of three sons in recent years. Victor Larson of Wauwatosa died in January 1967. Wilmer L. Severson of Kenosha died Easter Sunday April 14, 1968. Clifford Larson of Wauwatosa died in October 1968. They left 2 daughters and 29 grandchildren with 4 great great grandchildren. Mrs. Larson’s two other children are mentioned as survivors.
The Blanchardville scrapbook records Thanksgiving and holiday visits across families from Argyle and Madison to Janesville and Monticello. Guests include the Paulson, Lehnherr, Hustad, Hughes, Marshall, and Bowyer families with dinners, suppers, and open houses. The notices name Dr. S. B. Marshall, Wartburg student David Hanson, and local去年 gatherings, plus moves and social events at Brodhead and New Glarus homes.
Funeral services were held for Dr Arthur Chandler Jr. 40 of The Monroe Clinic who died unexpectedly Thursday morning December 4 at his home. Rev Harold Crume officiated at Newcomer Funeral Home Monroe with burial at Greenwood Cemetery. Pallbearers were clinic associates Dr Robert Zach Dr Eugene Herzberger Dr Sik Jew Dr Wayne Fencil Dr William Hein and Dr Eugene Eckstam.
Santa Claus identified as Ronald G. Frankinburger, 22, was arrested by the FBI in a downtown Eureka department store on a warrant from Indianapolis for failure to report for his Armed Forces preinduction physical. He awaits appearance before a U.S. commissioner here. Ray Kaskey to speak at Monroe Lions Club meeting December 8 with dinner at 6:30 at Marco's Supper Club. annual Christmas party set for December 22.
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