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Newspaper
Monroe Evening Times
Location
Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Dec 22, 1965
Page
2
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The Monroe City Council unanimously approved a long term lease of the old Universalist Church to the Green County Historical Society. After an hour of debate, the plan enables remodeling into the county’s first permanent museum with flexible hours and possible county funding, ensuring a countywide home for historical artifacts.
California and Oregon coast endure heavy rains and storms as fire devastates the ancient Way side Inn. Miss De lorés Dettwiler of Warren is selected as one of 5 000 girls for the National Senior Scout roundup.
Twenty five years ago on December 22, 1940 Monroe residents receive furloughs as members of Monroe’s Company arrive. Secretary Hull declines to comment on Berlin statements about potential German unfriendly acts if the United States sells captured ships. Monroe basketball loses to Wisconsin High 24 to 20.
On December 22 1925 a bundle of valuable mail was stolen from the Belmont depot. Evidence of shoplifting appeared in busy Monroe stores as clerks kept close watch. Henry T Freitag’s general storage building in New Glarus burned destroying 17 autos, many stored for winter.
Fifty years ago on December 22 1915 the Cornell Price Players announce special holiday engagements in the county as an influenza like grip epidemic sweeps the area.
Reno police concluded the weekend assault on an office safe in the state building was by inexperienced burglars. The trio used two spoons and a can opener in a futile attempt to crack the safe.
Kay Haden Green County Dairy Queen shares a festive dessert for Christmas entertaining. The recipe for Cheese Cake Sunburst uses pound cake layers cottage cheese sour cream brown sugar apricots and spices with a sunburst garnish and can be baked or frozen for ahead serving.
A festive milk shake recipe uses ice cream as the base, paired with complementary flavors for a quick treat. The card suggests serving it alongside other desserts during the Christmas season.
A festive peppermint shake blends vanilla ice cream chocolate syrup and peppermint extract with milk. Serve layered with peppermint stick ice cream and wish readers a merry Christmas.
A fragment notes promoting Wisconsin dairy products and serving plenty of good tasting items.
Mrs. Helen Elizabeth Stoll born December 11 1888 in Green County died at 8 last night in Withee Nursing Home after a long illness. She married Fred W. Stoll in 1906 and lived in Monroe Dakota Ill and Brodhead areas before moving to Rock City Ill. Survived by three daughters one son five brothers and a sister six grandchildren and two great grandchildren. Funeral Friday at 10 in St Rose Church with Rev Lawrence Korback. Burial Greenwood Cemetery. Friends may call at Everson Funeral Home Brodhead after 7 p.m. tomorrow. Rosary 9 p.m.
Brother Jacques 25 from Switzerland joins three Taize monks living at the Luther Memorial Parsonage on the University of Wisconsin campus through mid April. They assist campus groups, lead prayers, and offer student retreats under University Religious Workers sponsorship.
Edward G. Osterday 92, longtime Stockton area farmer and Mason, died yesterday at Freeport Memorial Hospital after a three day stay. He moved to Stockton in 1946 and was active in Freeport lodge circles. Services set for 2 p.m. tomorrow at Hermann Funeral Home with Masonic rites at 9 p.m. Burial in Ladies' Union Cemetery.
Santa visited the Knights of Columbus annual Christmas party for children held Sunday from 4 to 5 30 p m at the Legion Hall. He gave each child a bag of goodies as cartoons entertained a large group chaired by Ronald Grimm. Refreshments followed for children and parents.
A historical newspaper notice promotes renting a room via the Monroe Evening Times classifieds. It urges readers to place an ad to advertise the available space and reach local renters, highlighting simplicity and accessibility of the service.
Samuel D. Wendler 78, lifelong Green County resident, died early today in his Brodhead home after a long illness. Born November 22, 1887 in Decatur Township, he married Emma Braun on November 24, 1910. They farmed in Sylvester and Spring Grove before retiring to Brodhead 21 years ago. He was a member of Immanuel EUB Church and observed 55 years of marriage last month. Surviving are his widow two sons Melvin and Gilbert both of Spring Grove Township a daughter Victoria Raber Rockford a brother Bennie now in Brodhead and a sister Mrs Arnold Eckhardt Watertown. 15 grandchildren and seven great grandchildren. Funeral at 1 30 p m Friday at EUB Church with Rev Paul J Gibson officiating burial Greenwood Cemetery. Friends may call at New Comer Funeral Home Brodhead tomorrow evening and at the church Friday afternoon.
Clement McCarville 52 formerly of Mineral Point died in a Milwaukee hospital. Funeral at 9 30 a m tomorrow at St Pauls Catholic Church Mineral Point with viewing at Gorgen Funeral Home after 7 p m. Rosary at 8 p m. Survived by wife a daughter Judith Milwaukee and brothers Paul Milwaukee and William Appleton.
In Memphis, Sheree Hoffman 8 writes to Santa that a 5 year old brother named Nathan is available for a girl or boy who wants a little brother. The note reflects a child's holiday wish and family request.
Mrs. Conrad Diem Sr of Madison learns her son Conrad Diem Jr has died in Norwalk California from an apparent heart attack. He had worked on area farms for 20 years including the Nic Fitag place before leaving for California in September 1941.
Mrs. Vena Hansen 71, Beloit resident and mother of Violet Witt and Viola Stauffacher, died in her Beloit home. Funeral 1 30 p.m. at St John’s Lutheran Church Beloit with viewing 7 to 9 tonight at Rosman Uehling Kinzer Chapel. A Germany native, she lived in Beloit 34 years and volunteered extensively with Beloit Memorial Hospital Auxiliary, Gold Star Mothers, St John’s Lutheran, and the American Legion Auxiliary. Surviving include daughter Arlene Hoover, Beloit, sister Emmy Laucht Prescott Arizona and Bertha Heuck Elfrieda Rix in Germany, and 11 grandchildren.
Ann Weber Cleveland of Monroe, age 89, died December 13 in Clearwater Florida. Born May 6 1876 in Monroe she was daughter of Jeffer son Herman Weber and Anna Katharine Streiff. She was cousin to Mary Lanz and Herman and Otto Lanz. Her husband Clarence M Cleveland died in May 1947 after a long farming and mercantile career.
Washington Rep. Robert Kastenmeier from Wisconsin urged the Defense Department to plan for use of 280 housing units at Sun Prairie after Truax Air Force Base closes in 1968.
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