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Newspaper
Monroe Evening Times
Location
Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Dec 18, 1963
Page
2
The notice outlines subscription rates by carrier, county, and outside areas with annual costs and advance payment required. It lists Monroe city subscription at 15.50, county at 10, and nearby counties at 13, plus office hours and a contact phone number.
AP columnist James Marlow analyzes Johnson's early foreign aid battle as Congress slashes the aid ceiling to 3.6 billion dollars and House action, led by Rep. Passman, signals a tougher approach than Kennedy. The piece traces Kennedy era tensions, Johnson's method, and the path to a final spending figure between House and Senate.
Ten years ago the mystery of $600000 from a multimillionaire father tied to a kidnapping and murder resurfaced as Carl Austin Hall and Bonnie Brown Heady were executed in the gas chamber. The piece also notes color TV advances and a jail-building talk set for Dec 30.
The passage notes Johnson’s challenge as he responds to a critical moment. It emphasizes that opposition to communism and promotion of freedom hinge on his speech and performance. Observers expect little Senate impact but stress the nation’s close watch.
In Washington two memorials to John F. Kennedy advance as committees vote to rename the proposed national cultural center the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts. The House approves placing Kennedy on 50 cent pieces minted after January 1 by a 352 to six vote.
Mrs Clara Leigh 79 longtime Ridgeway resident died Monday in Dodgeville hospital after long illness Funeral services set for 2 pm tomorrow at Ayres funeral home in Ridgeway Friends may call Survived by daughter Mrs Eugene Rice Globe Arizona three sons Laurel Spar ta Delzie Mineral Point and William Ridgeway two sisters Mrs John Lloyd Neenah and Mrs Sarah Davis Ridgeway 24 grandchildren six great grandchildren
The record notes the death of Theodore V. Houser 71 of Fredericksburg Virginia board chairman of Sears Roebuck from 1954 to 1958 who died Tuesday on a business trip to New York. It also reports the death of Robert J. Hogan 66 of Miami Florida author of the G 8 spy fiction who died Tuesday.
New York Roswell Magill a renowned tax law authority and former undersecretary of the treasury from 1937 to 1938 died Tuesday at age 68. He influenced federal tax policy and served in high government roles during the late 1930s. His death prompted tributes from colleagues in Washington and New York legal circles.
Dr Stephen Wilson, 59, dean of Wayne State University College of Pharmacy, died Tuesday from a heart attack. He led the college and was a noted educator and researcher in pharmaceutical sciences. His death leaves a vacancy in the university leadership and prompts tributes from colleagues.
Congressional action completes a bill authorizing 1.5 million dollars as the U.S. share to develop a memorial park honoring World War II defenders of Corregidor and Bataan. The Senate passed the measure by voice vote and sent it to President Johnson.
A brief notice urges readers to use The Monroe Evening Times classified ads to rent a room. Includes contact method and timing for placing an advertisement.
Albert L. Bump, 79, lifelong Albany resident, died yesterday at St. Clare hospital after a heart attack. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Friday at Sharer funeral home Albany with Rev. Paul J. Gibson officiating. Burial in Hillcrest cemetery. He was born November 14, 1884 in Magnolia Township Rock County near Bump's Bluff. He married Hattie Meinert February 13, 1909 in Freeport. Surviving are his wife son Dwight L two grandsons one great grandchild and a sister Mrs. Georgia Gardner Delavan. Friends may call at the funeral home tomorrow afternoon and evening.
Monticello Cub Scouts held a pack Christmas meeting at the Monticello School. Gary Stauffer Gordon Grunder Bob Pickett and Jeff Zwiefel became Bobcats and received Wolf books. Dennis Broge earned a Wolf badge and plaque with his Bear book.
The Hartwig farm at Clarno Township suffered a Saturday fire that destroyed the barn. Cattle are moved to the nearby Norder farm for milking. No immediate rebuilding plans exist. Julius Hartwig Sr.’s barn already burned on November 17 by lightning, and Schultz farm barn nearby also burned that day.
The First National Bank of Monroe features a 16 foot old-fashioned Christmas tree decorated with handmade cookies, popcorn strands with cranberries and sugared marshmallows, and candle clips. Bank employees helped design and supply the festive display for the season.
Funeral services for Arnold J. Nelson of Ft. Wayne Indiana 27 died Monday in a car train crash in Ft. Wayne Indiana. Joanne Berghorn also died in the accident. Nelson employed by Indiana Silo Co. born May 1 1936 Perry Dane County. Survived by Melvin and Mrs Nelson Barneveld two brothers Vel Vel and Otis Barneveld four sisters and grandfather Oscar Paulson Blanchardville.
Dewey A. Armbruster Jr., 29, of Iron River Wisconsin, was sentenced Tuesday to five years in prison by U.S. District Judge Kenneth P. Grubb. A jury convicted Armbruster of driving a stolen car to Appleton from Birmingham Alabama. Sell rent buy hire. Dial 325 5101.
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