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Newspaper
Monroe Evening Times
Location
Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Dec 07, 1968
Page
2
Monroe Wisconsin newspaper imprint lists second class matter under Congress dated March 2 1879. Founded October 13 1898 by Emery A Odell and details AP affiliation, circulation and subscription rates, office hours and phone number.
Hal Boyle argues marriage reshapes men often for the worse and outlines common changes. He notes husbands stop listening, neglect chores, slow dancing becomes rare, smoking habits shift to afford cigars, and cooking skills decline as wives wonder what happened to their nicest neighbor.
An editor's note introduces letters from Otto D Schmidt and the Monroe community. Otto and Sandy Schmidt express gratitude for hospital convalescence support at St Clare and praise Monroe's spirit and ideals. The piece continues with a report on the American Legion Auxiliary Christmas Gift Shop for Madison and Wood Hospitals, noting a $250.35 check and gifts totaling $191.33 plus credits to local contributors.
Twenty years ago today, December 7, 1948, a navy aircraft carrier rescued 33 exhausted survivors after a mid Pacific plane crash ending a 40 hour air sea search. Four others are believed lost. L A Koenig named government appeal agent for local draft board in Green County. Monroe Transit Lines asks city council to suspend service during dead hours due to operating losses.
Thirty years ago on December 7 1938 a tiny aircraft weighing only 3 percent of a pound and 5 feet long reportedly made perfect landings and flights with just 3 ounces of gasoline. Local craftsman Robert Heinzelman built it. Public viewing planned for funeral home founders Harry A Hanson and Herman A Stuessy. Impetigo outbreaks rise among Green County schoolchildren. In 1928 downtown Christmas lighting began with Wisconsin Power and Light selling the plan to merchants. Prohibition agents raided a Racine area barn seizing a still with 5000 to 8000 gallon daily capacity.
Fifty years ago today on December 7 1918 the Christmas buying rush is in earnest and the public expects jams at holiday time. The American Third Army the army of occupation is built from 13 divisions listed. Gottlieb C. Losberger of Monroe township dies from influenza pneumonia. Wisconsin veterans returning from overseas will find no convalescent hospital in the state.
Postmaster R. J. Myers urged mailing early to ensure on time Christmas delivery. Deadlines: distant state parcels by December 2, local by December 14. greeting cards distant by December 11, local by December 16. Last year mail posted before deadlines arrived before Christmas.
Albany Times Special reports the Albany High School Christmas Concert will be at 8 p.m. on Wednesday December 11 in the high school gym. The Senior Band directed by N John Borgen and the senior choir directed by Mrs Loveday Belisle will perform sacred and secular numbers including Deep River Suite Three Sixteenth Centuries Chorals Rocky Run All Through the Night arranged by Sam Nestico Overture for Winds and other pieces. Tickets are 50 cents for adults and 25 cents for students available at the door.
Junior High students directed by Kenneth Krattiger present a Christmas program at 8 p.m. Tuesday December 10 in the high school gym. The Junior Chorus of 45 will sing My Favorite Things Happiness Is and more. The junior band will perform Sabre Dance Finale Themes Battle Hymn of the Republic Castles in Spain and Caissons with trios soloists and novelties featured.
Glancing Backward recalls 1958 West Berlin referendum where residents rejected Soviet pressure to drive out Western allies in elections. Also noted are a barn fire north of Monroe caused by freezing weather and a Michigan State basketball win over Detroit led by Robert Anderegg with 20 points.
On the 20th anniversary of the GUGG organization about 1000 attendees gathered for an entertainment and dance at Turner Opera House. John Levitt, Blanchardville station agent, died after a fall while directing freight car spotting at the stock yards. Albert J. Smith broke a leg stumbling on his other wooden limb. Edward Thompson collapsed and died while building a furnace fire at Juda school. The Vatican Palace in Rome, largest in the world, contains 1400 rooms chapels and halls with origins tracing to the 15th century.
A nostalgic poem by Mrs. Werner Schuetz recalls simple farm life with family warmth and slow time. The notice lists Sunday to Saturday dates and names of new club members, birthdays, and visitors, followed by a NATO maneuvers update: about 15,500 U.S. troops and four jet fighter squadrons will be sent to West Germany for exercises near Czechoslovakia in January and February.
Four members of Monroe High School Symphonic Band were selected for the All Star Instrumental Choir Festival at Wisconsin State University Oshkosh on December 14. Senior Steve Neuberger and junior Betsy Reger will join the Brass and Woodwind choirs respectively, with juniors Amanda and Vicki in the flute section. About 384 applied and 176 were chosen. They depart with director Joseph Rieraldo and will rehearse all day then give a 7:30 p.m. concert at the Campus School Little Theatre.
Today marks the 342nd day of 1968 with 24 days left. Highlights include Pearl Harbor 1941 attack remembrance, Delaware’s 1787 ratification, Madison elected president in 1808, Rainbow Division arrival in France, Hoover rejecting protesters in 1931, a Pearl Harbor memorial in 1955, and historical political events in West Berlin Bolivia and New York.
Brodhead High School announces Douglas Pinnow Anne Kletzien and Kathleen Zimmerli as Outstanding Teenagers of America for 1969. They will compete for state and national awards and potential college scholarships funded by the Outstanding Americans Foundation.
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