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Newspaper
Monroe Evening Times
Location
Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Dec 16, 1963
Page
2
The notice lists subscription costs for Monroe city residents at 15.50 per year by car, 10 per year by mail in Wisconsin and Stephenson County Illinois, and 13 per year outside these areas. It requires advance payment to meet postal rules and provides office hours 8 30 a m to 5 00 p m with phone 325 5101.
An editorial urges mutual courtesy among pedestrians and drivers during the holiday shopping rush. It warns that defiant pedestrians and careless motorists endanger themselves and others, especially with winter weather and double parking in crowded downtowns.
The piece recalls the 172nd anniversary of the Bill of Rights taking effect in 1791 and its role as a foundational guard for individual liberties. It reflects on the Constitution debates, ratification, and the enduring importance of the ten amendments in American life.
Rev. Cas mir Kuszewski 51, pastor for eight years at St. Theresa's Catholic church Eagle Wisconsin, died Saturday. Archbishop William Cousins of Milwaukee will officiate a pontifical requiem Mass at St. Theresa's Wednesday morning.
Ten years ago on December 16 1953 Monroe recorded an all time low of 1 below zero at 8 am. An Albany woman Rose Zwickey died in a traffic accident north of Monroe and her son who drove the car suffered severe head injuries.
The Monroe Postoffice expects a record year for Christmas cards with several billion mailed nationwide. Postmaster R J Myers explains card origins from ancient greetings to the first published Christmas card in London in 1843 and urges early preparation with ZIP codes for timely delivery.
Darlington service for Robert A. Hughes 73 Route 3 who died Friday after a long illness was held at Darlington Methodist Church. Burial followed in Lamont cemetery with Sharer funeral home in charge. Survived by wife Stella LanCaster two daughters Mrs John Larson and Mrs Forrest Bishop a son Alvin two sisters Mrs Frank Lancaster and Mrs Adolph Thompson eleven grandchildren and one great grandchild.
House Republicans led by Charles Halleck reject swift support for Lyndon Johnson calling the Kennedy era shock a caution not to rush his agenda. The Policy Committee says grief should not yield unanimity on proposals and notes the honeymoon concept misreads Johnson’s situation. Byrnes adds Johnson inherited Kennedy’s program and should not expect special leniency.
The US Court of Claims reversed a 1962 Indian Claims Commission ruling and recognized that the Medawak-Anton band of Sioux Indians holds an interest in about 800,000 acres in Wisconsin known as the Black River area. The land borders the Mississippi River opposite Winona Minnesota.
Gov. John W. Reynolds urged Wisconsin residents to eat fish as often as possible during Great Lakes Fish Week to aid the sagging fishing industry. The proclamation aims to boost confidence after botulism linked smoked fish cases hurt local fishermen, though Wisconsin packed fish were not involved.
The annual Christmas concert will be held at 8 p.m. Wednesday in the high school gymnasium. The 68 piece high school band and 46 voice mixed chorus will perform with grades 1-8 singing selections. Santa Claus will arrive at the end. Patty Sandley and Mary Saalsan are piano accompanists. Erwin Wehrmann is the music director.
The Wisconsin Conservation Commission okayed a 50 cent rise in daily camping fees from 1 to 1.50 for tents and trailers. Maintenance cost per unit per day runs about 1.54 in state parks and 1.59 in forests. Nearly 20 land acquisitions were approved, with some items laid over for inspection. One proposal covers over 8,000 acres in the Wolf River Wildlife Area and another adds more than 700 acres to the George W. Mead Wildlife Area. A $5,000 gift from Stanton W. Mead of Consolidated Water Power and Paper Co. will aid development of property previously provided to the state by Wisconsin Rapids company.
The Vatican released a holiday schedule showing Pope Paul VI busy with Christmas duties and a January 4 stamp issue. He will deliver the Christmas message December 23, lead three Christmas masses in Rome, and then bless the city and world from St Peter's, ahead of a three day Jordan and Israel pilgrimage.
In New Glarus the American Legion Post erected a new cross on Legion hill and lights it nightly during the holiday season. Clifford Albertson of Blanchardville donated three 15 foot evergreens to be transplanted at the Wilhelm Tell sign near the Highway 69 entrance into the village.
The Clarno Classy Clubbers 4H held a Christmas program in the agricultural building with William Hartwig as master of ceremonies. Members sang carols, pledged, and a clarinet quartet performed. Audrey Beach shared Canada exchange slides. Next meeting is Friday Jan 17 in the agricultural building.
Madison Wisconsin Public Service Commission approves petition by 12 Iowa and Dane County residents to be served by Mount Horeb Telephone Co. rather than Hollandale Telephone Cooperative. Commission finds Mount Horeb can extend two miles to provide adequate service. Hollandale line deemed inadequate after 25 years.
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