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Newspaper
Monroe Evening Times
Location
Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Dec 21, 1966
Page
2
The Red Cross Bloodmobile visits Monroe tomorrow from 1 30 to 6 30 at the Municipal Building urging holiday donors. It argues blood gives a vital, personal gift and aims to collect 115 pints, counting on regular donors and newcomers to meet the quota and embody Christmas spirit.
Mrs Victor Goepfert of Monroe hosted Jordan and Argyle Homemakers. Eight Argyle members viewed Mrs Fred Schuetzs Switzerland trip pictures, then exchanged gifts and shared a pot luck supper. West Lamont Club held its December 10 Christmas party with gift exchange and social hour. about 40 attendees. Argyle Homemakers Club, led by Kasper Berger, met December 14 for annual Christmas party with reading, games, gift exchange and pot luck. eleven members attended.
Kenneth Pratt announced the selection of Orville Nevels as Jayette County Undersheriff. Nevels, currently manager of the Montgomery Ward Catalog Store in Darlington, previously served as a guard at a Dunque bank.
Ten years ago today students from Jordan, with Frances Smith assisting, received Webelos progress awards. Richard Coplien, James Marty, Richard Kubly, and Charles Swenson earned the honors as stock prices climbed. The Monroe Silver Streaks were set to clash with Monona Grove, and the Monticello Casino would close all day for Christmas as Mooseheart was featured on NBC.
Twenty years ago on December 21 1946 four streets were barricaded for sledding as bitter cold spread suffering among Europe’s homeless. Miss Audrey Babler of Madison visited her parents Mr and Mrs Lee Babler for the holidays. Hotel Ludlow staff Mr and Mrs Hartlieb prepared the dining room for Christmas. Baraboo cheesemakers crushed by a score of 50 to 22.
Three US enrollees are ordered held in camp after battery and drunkenness charges. Mrs Elsa Einstein, wife of German scientist, dies. One human death from rabies in Wisconsin in four years. Misses Iva and Leah Tomlinson were in Monroe on Saturday. Navy blue with vivid accessories featured in the 1936 Easter parade. Puchero is Spain's national soup.
Forty years ago today on December 21 1926 Frank Flannery auctioned a pair of twin grey mares and a one day pony. A dance took place Saturday night at the Henry Anderson home. Rockport Massachusetts police chief reports he has not tasted water in 28 years.
Fifty years ago on December 21 1916 a record cold snap was noted as the thermometer in front of Trukenbrod Pharmacy hit ten degrees below zero. Local residents faced harsh winter conditions with icy streets and furnace fires as daily life adapted to the deep freeze.
The Times notes the high school team will host Platteville Normal tonight, inviting fans to see a real opponent. Also included is a Christmas appreciation note from Monroe residents thanking volunteers and clothing donors for the Clothes Closet.
Sixty years ago today December 21 1906 a team owned by Stood Bros of South Wayne was struck by a Milwaukee road freight train at the Martin crossing west of Browntown. One horse was so badly injured it had to be killed. Monroe resident R A Etter is the Milwaukee road committee member.
Anthony Tony Wiegel 87 of Darlington a retired farmer died yesterday in a Dodgeville hospital after a long illness. A brother Philip Darling ton survives. Steil Funeral Home handles arrangements. Get there safer in a dependable car. For real bargains check the Classified ads daily.
Platteville special death notice for James Clark 31 who died Monday from injuries in a Friday auto accident with funeral services at 1 30 p m tomorrow at Nergen Funeral Home. He was born in Platteville and worked as a sign painter. Surviving are his widow Helen Womack a daughter Lori two step daughters Donna Rhonda his mother Ella Clark Platteville and sister Mrs Francis Vogelsberg Lancaster.
Mrs. Virgil Wilkinson, 75, former Bessie Rickard, died after a brief illness in a Platteville hospital. Survived by husband Vernon, a Platteville son, a Michigan daughter, and a brother in Kenosha. Services set for 2 p.m. tomorrow at Thomas Funeral Home. friends may call.
Tom Hall arrived Sunday from Tokyo on 30 day emergency leave due to his mother's illness. At 4 17 a m yesterday his wife Diana Dehmer Hall gave birth to a son named Britta Thom as in St Marys Hospital Madison. The baby is their first child. Hall was wounded in Vietnam and transferred to a Tokyo hospital a month ago.
Mrs Glen E Bolender hosts holiday gatherings with the Bergemanns and Schultz families in Monroe and Orangeville. Washington visitors Diane Bergemann and Vivian Wills fly in for Christmas. Multiple relatives from Mon roe Platteville and Janesville attend dinners and greetings as college students return for holiday vacation.
Naperville residents joined the North Central College chorus for a Christmas concert. Visitors included former Orangeville residents Mr and Mrs Charles Strayer and family. Lyle Krug, a Wisconsin Madison student, will spend holidays with his parents. Raymond Zimmerman and Rae Marie Grove traveled to Jacksonville Illinois to pick up Kim and Dean Zimmerman. A family Christmas dinner was held at the Zimmerman home with many relatives present.
Brodhead LaVern Leopold seeks a reliable 12 year old to deliver the Monroe Evening Times on a local route. Interested applicants may contact LaVerne for details and an opportunity to earn small pay.
Alta M. Albers a retired Platteville schoolteacher died after a brief illness. A Platteville native and graduate of Platteville Normal and Olivet College she taught in Akron Ohio before moving home ten years ago. She belonged to First English Lutheran Church Tourist Club and the Monday Evening Club. Survived by brother Herbert of Platteville. Services Friday at 1 30 p m in Thomas Funeral Home with viewing after 7 p m tomorrow.
Mrs. O D Curtis hosts Monticello gatherings with Mr and Mrs Clyde Carson and family visiting from Rockford. Sylvia Curtis and Doris Wagner called on Mrs Louise Gessler of New Glarus. Henry J Elmer and family spent weekend with Wesley Haase in Baileyville Illinois.
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