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Newspaper
Monroe Evening Times
Location
Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Dec 19, 1966
Page
2
Fragment shows a historical newspaper masthead with founding date October 13 1838, names Emery A Odell Ghia, notes about republication of local and AP news, subscription rates for Monroe city, and office hours 8 20 am to 5 pm with telephone 325 3101.
A lighthearted editorial summary recalls local scenes from Monroe including traffic complaints before a new ramp, a Bears loss deemed the worst in 35 years, and community events. The piece thanks several local people for organizing the Moose party for the County Board, touches on holiday festivities, shovels by pigeons, and cheerful anecdotes from parties, city functions, and school programs.
An airliner crashed while landing in heavy fog at Bogota, Colombia, killing 18 people and injuring 10 as passengers screamed for their children. The accident occurred Sunday near the runway, leaving a scene of wreckage and shock.
W J Markwardt 81 father of Monroe businessman Lowell Markwardt died at 3 p m Saturday in his Freeport home after a long illness. Funeral at 1 30 p m tomorrow in First Lutheran Church Freeport with Rev Nels Bengston officiating. Friends may call 4 9 tonight at Walker Mortuary and after 9 tomorrow at the church. Born in Rostock Germany February 23 1885, he married Alice Zimmer September 1 1909 in Freeport. Carpenter for Bennett and Hoofer Construction Co in Freeport. Surviving: widow four sons Robert J Lodi Edward Wilbur Lowell. four grandchildren and one great grandchild. Preceded by parents a son and two sisters. Family home 806 S Float St Freeport.
Mrs Winnie Paquette 78 died Saturday in a Cuba City hospital after a brief illness. A life long Shullsburg resident and former Winnie Hillery, she is survived by a son Her cules of Shullsburg and four grandchildren. Funeral services set for 10 a.m. tomorrow at St Matthew's Catholic Church with visitation at O'Flaherty Funeral Home and a parish Rosary tonight at 8.
Three Monroe students Christi K Ault Susan der and V ki Neuberger are among 153 University of Wisconsin Madison students in the University Chorus which performed Handel s The Messiah at Music Hall on campus The chorus numbering the largest singing group on campus is directed by Prof Paul G Jones of the music faculty.
Brodhead LaVern Leopold announces intent to train a new boy as carrier for The Monroe Evening Times route. A reliable 12 year old may apply to Mr LeVerne for the position.
Robert Tschudy recalls events ten years ago on December 19 1956. Orangeville Community Bank was set to open at 7 p m on Friday. James Schwowler of Wautoma was announced as new soil conservationist for Green County. Santa Claus attended Golden Age Club party. Monroe City Band was to provide music for St. Clare Hospital patients.
Twenty years ago on December 19 1946 a church Yule observance begins tomorrow as Pearl Harbor memories mix with gift customs. Monroe High School girls supplement the program with Christmas music under Virginia Kraus at the Kiwanis Luncheon. UW Symphony concert tickets go on sale for eight tonight. Truman urges workers to stay on the job.
Thirty years ago today on December 19 1936 Pope recovers from partial paralysis of the lower legs and cancels his usual Christmas audience. In Monroe two new theaters Goetz Junior and Chalet open. Monroe High five defeats Edgerton L M and F M. Ties were visitors in Albany on Tuesday. For sale modern house 1800 dollars.
Forty years ago on December 19 1926 Clarence Darrow called prohibition the bank and voiced faith in juries while noting a crime wave. A small statue of Officer Emil Boesch was left at the police station as Turner Hall Club closes a strong year and Monroe High defeats an opponent 20 to 7 at the Armory.
Fifty years ago today on December 19 1916 reports note a German peace offer being refused The U S government is described as powerless to check rising prices Company H is ordered home from the border and relatives rejoice A Monroe Winslow man is charged with stealing hides The war is said to be changing Santa Claus from German to Japanese and chorus girl costs are rising
Sixty years ago today December 19 1906 reports a man who avoided water for six years then bathed after a three hour struggle and was committed to an institution. A woman is described as living like an ape in Swiss forests. Water from wells is discussed to aid dry farming. Peck's Bad Boy features at Turner Opera House. The Fruit Store advertises new nuts and Times Want Ads invite readers to try.
Services were held at Thompson Funeral Home for Miss Bessie Coulthard 78 who died Friday after a long illness. A lifelong Shullsburg resident she was a former telephone operator. Surviving are her brother Webster and three sisters Mrs Annie Hillery Mrs Jennie Kuelling and Mrs Mabel Allison all of Shullsburg.
James Vitale aged 62 of Oak Ridge Ore died in a Portland hospital on Wednesday Dec 14. Funeral services in Madison are pending with calling hours at Ryan Funeral Home after 4 p.m. He leaves a son James Jr of Seattle and three daughters plus two sisters and a brother Peter Vitale of Brooklyn Township.
Mrs. Emma Armstrong 73 died Saturday December 17 at Benjamin Stephenson Nursing Home in Freeport. Services were held this afternoon at Leamon Funeral Home. Burial followed at Rock Lily Cemetery. Survived by five sisters including Mrs. Selmer Brager Mason City Ia and Mrs. Harry Fryer Freeport others in Winslow.
A Saturday evacuation at the State Capitol followed a call warning of a bomb set to explode at 12 30 p m Police later said the threat was a hoax and traced to a Mendota State Hospital patient calling from a telephone booth
Sanjay Gandhi, 19, son of Indira Gandhi, faced a $14 fine in London for a Jaguar with no license plate. In Buffalo area, Claus and helper dodged charges after parachuting into Thruway Plaza. judge dismissed for insufficient evidence. A phoenix incident ended when Joan Edwards narrowly escaped being buried in a trash bin truck.
Lynda Bird Johnson, 22, daughter of President Johnson, weighing a pre-Christmas trip to Acapulco. If she goes, she would spend a couple of days there later this week. She previously vacationed in Acapulco with escort actor George Hamilton.
Graveside services for Mrs. Mary Ehrler ninety Lena will be at 10 a m tomorrow in St Josephs Cemetery Lena No visitation Lea monoc Funeral Home in charge She is survived by two daughters Mrs Louis Dietrich Lena and Mrs Margaret Hienen Salinas and a brother Joseph Gaffney Rock Island Illinois
Austin reports President Johnson shifts focus to space and agriculture funding amid a full slate of Texas ranch conferences. He engages with officials on budget priorities and program implications during the busy day.
Mrs Beighley 78 of Beloit died Friday after a long illness at Beloit. She was born Martha Fischer and lived in Beloit 32 years. Survived by husband three daughters Mrs David Anderson Mrs Wayne Law yer and Mrs Lawrence Swain all of Beloit two stepsons Merlin Beloit and Myron Rockford two stepdaughters Mrs Evelyn Kirkpatrick and Mrs Woodrow Wilson Beloit 44 grandchildren and 36 great grandchildren. Services held at Rosman Uehling Kinzer Funeral Home.
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