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Newspaper

Monroe Evening Times

Location

Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

Dec 09, 1966

Page

2

Monroe Evening Times Office Hours Note

Public notice from Monroe Evening Times lists office hours from 8 30 am to 3 pm and provides telephone contact 325 5101 for inquiries.

Green County Teachers College faces enrollment drive amid closure rumors

Editorial notes that Green County Teachers College in Monroe and similar two year units in Vernon Buffalo Lincoln and Polk counties are reportedly to be phased out in 1967 but president A R Schilling pledges operation next year. A student led survey shows 57 percent of county teachers are alumni, boosting a case for continuing the program.

Green County Teachers College Green County College Monroe Vernon Buffalo Lincoln Polk County A. R. Schilling Green County Albany Brodhead Browntown Juda Monticello New Glarus Pleasant Grove Twin Grove Wisconsin

County College Supports Local Teacher Training

Letters from Monroe area educators urge preserving Green County Teachers College as a two year training path for teachers. They argue two year training fits needs and that closing the college would worsen a nationwide teacher shortage. Open house Sunday at 2 30 p m with coffee hour to build support.

Inez Mitchell Monroe County College County Teachers College Thomas E. Keegan Juda Green County Teachers College

Glancing Backward reflects 1956 local notes and stats

Robert Tschudy recalls events from December 9 1956 including Sherry Mower winning a prize at Orangeville High School Christmas musical program statistics show 4% of U S families own two or more cars and plans to fluoridate water at U S defense bases Mrs Harold Trumpy set as co host for a seafood cookery lesson

Sherry Mower Orangeville U.S Harold Trumpy

Brownout Ends and Local News December 9 1946

Twenty years ago today Monticello reports a wounded butcher aiming at a dog as the town marked the end of a blackout. Moose hosts a frolic while Norman Kennedy earns para trooper qualification and serves in Japan. Rosa Greenhouses promotes free puppies to good homes and the city council urges motorists to use the Monroe Sales Co. lot. Jimmy Forbes advertises golf walls at 95 cents each.

Monticello Moose Norman Kennedy Japan Rosa Greenhouses Monroe Sales Co Jimmy Forbes

30 Years Ago Today December 9 1936 Snow trucks away

Snow draped Monticello and Monroe as UW student Harold C. Youngreen of Monticello won a scholastic honor. Karl Brandenburg of Brodhead tested for DHIA in Monroe. Hudsons new 1937 Terraplane sells for $595. Rey Jaberg of Monroe Sales Co. bought the Monroe Laundry building at 1201 16th Ave from Henry Babler.

Harold C. Youngreen Monticello Karl Brandenburg Brodhead DHIA Monroe Hudson Rey Jaberg Monroe Sales Company Monroe Laundry 16Th Ave Henry Babler

Cheesemakers open sessions and local incidents in Dallas

Forty years ago today on December 9 1926 about 75 attended the opening session of a cheesemakers event. Jacob Blum assisted at the Buick garage. The porch roof of the Guy Hendrickson home on North Monroe Street caved in when a tree was chopped down on it. William A Becker has mounted a tiger shark. Dallas Texas selects a male bathing beauty.

Jacob Blum Buick Guy Hendrickson Monroe Street William A. Becker Dallas Texas

50 Years Ago Today December 9 1916

Brief items from the year 1916 report varied notes. Shortened socks or raised prices are discussed as alternatives not affecting Christmas. A child in Orangeville reportedly poisoned by pills left at a house used in an ad. Monroe soldiers praised for maneuvers. Scarlet fever cases rise in the state. An ad pitches a talking machine versus music re-creator. Beef roast advertised at 16 cents per pound.

Orangeville Monroe Zilmer Jewelry Co

60 Years Ago Today December 9 1900 Try Monroe home baking

A compact reminiscence notes Monroe home baking at Schroeder's restaurant on December 9 1900. It mentions High Laced waterproof boots by Clark and Tim mons on the south side of the square and a Bologna stew prune fill and golden mousse menu item. Milwaukee minister remarks on science nearing religion. Miss Krupp marriage noted.

Monroe Schroeder's Clark and Timmons Milwaukee Miss Krupp

Lauren Young To Be Soloist At Platteville

Lauren Young will be a soloist at Platteville State University Christmas concert on December 11 at 3 p.m. in the University auditorium. She will perform with student choirs directed by Prof. James Hershberger, with free admission for the public.

Lauren Young Platteville Waren Young Platteville State University Young James Hershberger

Boy sought to train new carrier for Monroe Times route

Brodhead LaVern Leopold seeks a reliable 12 year old to train as a carrier for The Monroe Evening Times route. Apply through Times Want Ads.

LaVern Leopold Monroe Evening ‘Times LaVerne

Darlington School Yule Pageant to Feature 150 Voices

Darlington School presents a nativity pageant Sunday night December 12 at 8 15 featuring more than 150 voices. A 13 scene sequence retells the manger story with a concert choir performing Alleluia and other Christmas numbers. Soloists include Paul Beecher Peter Botts and William Stauffacher with Barbara Elmer Suzanne Schaack Ellen Wendi and others. The Triple Trio sings Toyland. Santa appears in a pantomime. The nativity cast lists Randy Erickson Mary King Rita Geissbuhler Joseph Burke and more. Production staff includes Edward Blaine Phil Burke Clyde Penniston Ray Howe Maud Hubler Julia Goetz and Ron Marty. Doors open at 7 15 preschoolers admitted free and no reserved seats.

Darlington Darlington High School Paul Beecher Peter Botts William Stauffacher Barbara Elmer Suzanne Schaack Ellen Wendi Randy Erickson Mary Ka: King Rita Geissbuhler Jseph’ Burke Robert Wedige Mike Berger Chuck McKinlay Steve Tuescher Gina Bertolini Becky Long Mike Cunningham Chuck Barnard Kerry Black Chuck Eustice Edward Blaine Phil Burke Clyde Penniston Ray Howe Maud Hubler Julia Goetz Parent's Music Club Ron Marty Steve Bear Tom Marty Gregers Steve White Robert Boyle Robert Bredeson Ron Jean Fritz Hirsbrunner Steve Pickett Jim Powell Larry Schulz Diana Howard Bonnie Ewing Tony Beardsly Cheryl Christensen Robert Wood

Supper guests gathered for local Argyle and Blanchardville families

Argyle Mrs. Clifford Penniston hosted supper with Mr and Mrs John Marty attended by Henry Alfred Janeville Charles Arnold Whitewater Clarence Wilky Brodhead and Marvin Paulson Darlington plus Mabel Paulson Evelyn Paulson Elmer William Lloyd Norman Paulson and Joe Martin Blanchardville locals joined Ed Thompson family for Sunday dinner and supper at Blanchardville. Paul Thompson and Sara Jo attended Lamont Methodist Church dinner and bazaar. Nothing's so logical as a Lost Act when something is ost.

John Marty Mmes Henry Alfred Janesville Charles Arnold Whitewater Clarence Wilky Brodhead Marvin Paulson Darlington Oscar Hanson Mabel Paulson Evelyn Paulson Elmer William, Lloyd Norman Paulson Blanchardville Joe Martin Paul Thompson Sara Jo Clifford Bear Jr Oscar Wamstad Ed Thompson Clifford Penniston Lamont Methodist Church

You Are Invited at Green County Teachers College

Dear Friends of Green County the college invites you to an open house event on Sunday December 11 1966 at 2 30 P M with a short program and coffee hour A R Schilling president notes 74 of 129 elementary teachers in the county attended college and urges support to keep the college open

The Colleg Hearts Green County County College Green County Teachers College Friends of A. R. Schilling

Gratitude Letter From Green County Group to Donors

An open letter from the Green County Association for Retarded Children thanks residents and businesses for generous support to the Fund Drive. Over 1,300 has been raised with New Glarus and other villages still to be covered. Special thanks to Monroe Evening Times and WEEZ for publicity.

Green County Green County Association For New Glarus Monroe United Fund CAR Wen Monroe Evening Times

Green County associations aid school fund drive

The Southwestern Wis Tavern League and Homemakers Clubs contributed money to aid Christmas projects and records for pupils and teachers in special rooms. G.C.A.R.C. meetings occur the first Monday night of each school month and are open to the public. Plans to develop recreational activities for retarded children and adults are under way, with donations still welcome to Mrs. Frank Salzwedel, Route 2, Monroe.

Wis G.C.A.R.C Green County Association For P.S Frank Salzwedel Route 2 Monroe

Today in History: Highlights Across The Years In 1966

On this date many world events are recalled from 1935 naval talks in London proposing armament cuts to Japan seeking parity with U S and Britain to annexation debates in 1840s Congress. Other notes include Ethiopian Italian clashes 1934 Japanese landings 1941 Patton auto crash 1945 a 1965 airliner incident and Khrushchev and Mikoyan milestones.

Associated Press London United States Japan Great Britain Congress Republic of Texas Philippines George Patton Autocras Mannheim Germany Vancouver B.C Nikita Khrushchev World Federation of Trade Unions Moscow Soviet Union Anastas Mikoyan Asoviet Nikolai Podgorny

Alavilla 4-H Club potluck in Albany school cafeteria

Members of the Alavilla 4-H Club plan a 6:30 p.m. potluck supper in the Albany school cafeteria for members and families. A 25 cent gift exchange is set for all children. Entertainment and decorating committees are named with Brian Artz, Carol Gibbons, Gary Gibbons, Mary Lowl, Pete Steuri, Jolene Spring, Julie Halverson, Pam Jyle, and Darey Martin.

Alavilla Club Albany Alavilla 4 - 1 Club Brian Artz Carol Gary Gibbons Mary Lowl Pete Steuri Jolene Spring Julie Halverson Pam Jyle Darey Martin

Ernest Ruskell Dies at 74 in Mineral Point

Ernest Ruskell, 74, of Mineral Point, father of Francis E. Ruskell of Monroe, died Wednesday. Services set for 1:30 p.m. tomorrow at Ritter Funeral Home. Survived by widow Nettie, one son, a brother Harold of Waukegan IL, and one grandchild. Son employed at Oakron, 801 Highway L1 West, mobile home. Dial 325-5101 for Adtaker.

Ernest Ruskell Mineral Point Francis E Ruskell Monroe Ritter Ruskell Nettie Harold Waukegan Ill Oak Ron Highway L1 West

Death Notice for Mrs. Clara Cup Culp

Mrs. Clara Cup Culp 74 longtime Windsor native died Wednesday in Brooklyn at her daughter Mrs G Walter Feller's home. Funeral held at Kenney Funeral Home Oregon. Survived by sons Earl and Eugene both of Wisconsin, daughter Mrs Earl Johnson of Madison, three sisters and a brother plus nine grandchildren. Her husband Henry died in 1952.

Irs Clara Cup Wis Brooklyn G. Walter Feller Route 2 Kenney Oregon Clara Phillips Windsor Henry Earl Madison Eugene Earl Johnson Arthur Jones Albany Edna Ustine Fred Schiess Milwaukee N. Phillips

Thieves Take 400 Pounds Meat and Eggs From Charity Dinner

Burglars stole 400 pounds of meat and 2 dozen eggs from the St Vincent de Paul Society charity dining room in Phoenix. The food was intended for hundreds of hungry poor at Christmas.

Phoenix Ariz St. Vincent de Paul Society

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