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Newspaper
Monroe Evening Times
Location
Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Dec 11, 1964
Page
2
A fragmentary notice lists Associated Press rights and local press associations, subscription rates, and office hours for a Monroe Wisconsin newspaper. It mentions carrier and mail rates within Wisconsin and Illinois, with prepaid subscriptions and postal compliance.
This week notes Raton New Mexico city officials declared a moratorium on all parking meters through December 28 as a holiday gesture to shoppers. The column suggests Monroe consider a similar pause and even disguising meters as a festive wrap to ease access for customers. It recalls a prior year in Raton when meters yielded 450 dollars from 320 meters and critiques a local blocking of meters near a utility addition.
Milwaukee reports the Ringling Bros. and Barnum and Bailey Circus will stage six performances in Milwaukee on July 2 3 and 4 coinciding with the Fourth of July parade sponsored by Jos Schlitz Brewing Co. Tripoli Shrine will not sponsor the Ringling shows next year citing poor attendance and low profits. The Shrine will back 12 Al Dobritch Circus shows at the Milwaukee Arena February 16 to 21.
The record recalls Edward VIII's 1936 abdication and the Duke of Windsor title, Mussolini's 1937 League withdrawal, 1944 Finnish demobilization and armistice terms, plus U.S. military and political milestones and recent presidential actions.
A compilation notes events from 10 to 50 years ago tied to Dec 11. Navy’s carrier Forrestal hailed as versatile in 1954. otter protection debates in Wisconsin. 1939 League of Nations tensions with Finland. ski scouts near border. Monroe residents nabbed by fake football tickets. 1924 and 1914 local notices on ceremonies and clubs amid community life.
A noon meal was served to about 135 attendees at the Tri-State Breeders Co op annual meeting in the Agriculture Building on December 8. 4-H Leaders Association members and Glen Lawyer funded cupcakes and led cooking and serving duties.
Mary Gallagher 38 wife of Neil Gallagher assistant professor of education at Platteville State University died unexpectedly at home in Cuba City Services set for 9 30 a m at St Rose Catholic Church friends may call at Hayden shield funeral home Rosary held at 3 00 this afternoon and another at 8 tonight Surviving are her husband four daughters Judy Diane Donna Joyce and a son John all at home and five brothers A D Donohoe Madison Sam and Donald Cuba City F A Los Angeles and Dr Stanley Milwaukee
Miss Marie Mitmoen, 80, of rural Mt Horeb, died yesterday in a Verona hospital. She lived with sister Mrs Olaf Dokken for 12 years and is survived by two sisters Mrs George Erickson of Blue Mounds and Mrs Dokken. Services set for 2 p.m. tomorrow at Mt Horeb Evangelical Lutheran Church. Friends may call at Gesme funeral home.
Director Jack Close announces Monroe High School choral group will entertain at the Leaders Banquet on December 19. The 17 girls include several 4H members, reflecting the group's community ties.
Selma Wunschel has been away from the Extension Office for several days due to a viral infection. The office notes she is resting at home and wishes her a speedy recovery.
Madison Dire ctors of Wisconsin World s Fair Participation Corp estimate a 50 000 dollar refurbish for the New York exposition pavilion next season. Improvements include new exhibits and a clearer view of the cheese centerpiece. The Wisconsin pavilion drew about 5.5 million visitors in 1964, built for 1.3 million dollars at no state cost, with an appeal for state government board approval to fund the upgrade.
In a pioneering operation at the University of Minnesota, 17 year old Toni Beugen received two kidneys from a deceased donor. Now healthy and back in school, she maintains a B-plus average, plans drama study at the University of Minnesota, and says doctors treat her as their first experiment. The case marked a breakthrough against organ rejection and changed her life completely normal.
John Joseph Fahey 77 of Belleville died yesterday at St. Clare Hospital. Funeral at 10:30 a.m. Saturday at St. Mary’s of Lourdes Belleville. Burial in St. James Cemetery. Visitation at Becker Funeral Home with Rosary at 8 p.m. He farmed locally, married Rose Elsner in 1918, and lived in Belleville since 1951. Survived by wife, daughter Mrs. Herman Pfund, two sons Arthur and Donald, brother Robert Sr., sister Lydia Fahey and 11 grandchildren. Additional siblings Charles and Margaret Roby noted as deceased.
Colonists at Berkeley Plantation on the James River Virginia observed a day of Thanksgiving on December 4 1916, three years before the Pilgrims held theirs.
Paul Stefanik of Albany Wisconsin writes from Green County about farming hardship, low prices, and parity pricing as a solution. He argues agriculture sustains the nation, cites President Washington Roosevelt Kennedy, and urges Johnson to restore parity to 100 percent to boost the farm economy. He stresses no handouts, only fair prices and equal standing with other sectors. He also thanks the Friday Church Page sponsors and signs as Rev I P Paulson.
Congo Premier Moise Tshombe arrived in Rome with heavy police escort for a 20 minute audience with Pope Paul VI. He traveled from Leopoldville four hours earlier. the Pope urged Congo's people to end warfare and unite for their nation's good.
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