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Newspaper
Monroe Evening Times
Location
Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Dec 14, 1964
Page
2
The Associated Press states its rights to use for inland circulation the local news printed in this newspaper and AP news dispatches. The notice covers rights held by AP and the Inland Daily Press Association.
The editorial laments the probable disbanding or downgrading of the 32nd Division of the National Guard, noting the shock to veterans and retirees. It defends the division’s past service, recalls 1961 readiness for Kennedy’s era, and urges honoring its legacy despite federal budget driven cuts. It emphasizes the division’s enduring place in American memory.
Mr and Mrs John H Bruni depart O Harefield for Europe to visit son and daughter in law 1st Lt John G Bruni in Paris Naples and Switzerland Ireland. They plan to meet relatives including Maureen Bruni Drake and meet a Bruni cousin in Dublin en route home mid January.
In Bern Switzerland unemployment rose to 237 thousand by November 30 from 196 thousand a month earlier while job vacancies declined from 5 954 to 5 843. Trade unions and political groups campaign against foreign labor totaling 720 000, arguing it threatens Swiss life and traditions.
A collage of brief notes lists Kenneth Mayer’s hiring in the sheriff department, the death of Wisconsin politician Fred Zimmerman, Albany high school remodeling approval, and various historical items from 25, 40, and 50 years ago. Entries mention a 61 000 project cap, a 74 year old death, and other local notes across years and places.
Julie Simmons thanks for publicity given to the Monroe Student Exchange 1964 to Vandette Michigan. The coverage informed the people about a great experience for 30 students during the 1964 1965 exchange year.
Mrs Mary E Alderson 86 died Saturday in Cuba City hospital after a long illness services held at 2 PM in New Diggings Primitive Methodist Church Milner O Flaherty Funeral Home in charge Surviving daughters Florence Rock Edna Dare both of New Diggings two sons Floyd Janesville James Galena 11 grandchildren 25 great grandchildren
A Kan sas woman submitted a brief poem to a Chicago paper noted in a Dear Sirs letter. The item reflects regional literary interest and reader submission practices.
Evansville resident Mrs. Cora Roberts or former Cora Carpenter, 90, longtime millinery shop operator, died yesterday after a long illness in a Stoughton hospital. She married Warren Roberts in 1914, who died in 1919. Services set for 1:30 p.m. tomorrow at Allen Funeral Home. Friends may call.
A Roman government commission culled about 1300 ideas from around the world to stabilize the Leaning Tower of Pisa. Estimates range from 250 thousand to 4.8 million dollars. The bell tower began leaning in 1185 during early construction due to soil instability. The top now sits 39 inches toward the south and leans by about a pinhead width each year.
R. G. Juda of Wisconsin urges a policy shift in a letter praising a good letting alone. He criticizes federal gifts and loans and argues farmers should plan and manage without external advisers and taxes. He calls for lower taxes and reduced government support to allow farmers full control.
Pope Paul VI will press a button at the Vatican on January 1 to illuminate Rio de Janeiro's 128 foot statue of Christ the Redeemer and launch the 400th anniversary celebration. The statue was first lit on Columbus Day October 12, 1931 by a radio signal from Guglielmo Marconi.
Hilman Stenulson 49 died on his farm Route 3 Mineral Point when a manure spreader incident led to his tractor PTO gear entanglement as he tried to remount. His son Jerry found him. survived by wife Isa belle, son, two sisters, five brothers and a granddaughter. Services set for 2 pm tomorrow at First Methodist church with visitation tonight at Lulloff funeral home Dodgeville.
Fred Rasmussen, 62, longtime area farmer, died unexpectedly yesterday in a Dodgeville hospital. Funeral services will be tomorrow at the First Congregational Church in Dodgeville with Odd Fellows rites at 8 p.m. He is survived by two sisters Mrs. Oren Tibbits and Mrs. Maynard Tibbits of Mineral Point. He was a member of the First Congregational Church and the IOOF.
Wives of students planning to enroll next semester in Madison or Milwaukee education programs may arrange work in advance. Women trained in typing stenography office machines bookkeeping or sales should contact the Janesville district office of the Wisconsin State Employment Service at 211 North Parker Drive. An application will be sent to Milwaukee and an introduction card issued for arrival. Contact the local office before leaving to save job-search time.
An area teacher inspires students with a Christmas wish example, neighborhood response to a dusk to dawn light, and community notes from Rock County. Items include a Wisconsin survey contact, church and Y activities, the Monroe Woman's Club stocking drive, a Revolutionary War discharge story, and a Pillsbury kitchen molding recipe for holiday projects.
A historic home craft recipe describes making a decorative paste using two cups salt two cups flour one teaspoon powdered alum and 173 cups water cooked to a thick mix then cooled spread one quarter inch thick and dried in a low oven for two to three hours. Do not use iodized salt if water is chlorinated.
Belleville officials announce a 1965 tax rate of 38 dollars per thousand, eight dollars above last year. The rise stems from a 46,887 dollar increase in school taxes, with Green County areas reaching about 40 dollars per thousand due to higher school costs.
Blanchardville school music departments announce annual concerts this week. The high school program is at 8 p.m. tomorrow and the grade school program follows at 8 p.m. Wednesday at the school auditorium.
Robert Winne aged 37 of Belvidere Illinois died after a nine week illness at St. Clare Hospital He worked as a salesman for L M Berry Co Dayton Ohio Surviving are his wife Doris his parents Mr and Mrs Leslie Winne Caledonia Ill and sister Mrs William Camp Harvard Ill Services are set for 2 pm tomorrow at Willow Creek Presbyterian Church Argyle IL Burial will be in Belvidere Cemetery Friends may call at Witbeck Wheeler Sabien Funeral Home Belvidere
The Vatican press office announced that Pope Paul VI will deliver his annual Christmas message to the world at 8 p.m. Rome time 2 p.m. EST on December 22.
Arnold E Brugge advertises cash for standing timber including Walnut Basswood Hard Maple White Oak and Red Elm at 2340 Green Street DuBuque Iowa seeking immediate offers.
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