22 Dec 1969
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Newspaper
Monroe Evening Times
Location
Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Dec 22, 1969
Page
1
The United States and the Soviet Union agreed to begin full scale strategic arms limitation talks in Vienna on April 16 and continue in Helsinki later, resolving a site deadlock and pushing forward efforts to curb the nuclear missile race.
The Israeli cabinet held a special session in Jerusalem to discuss a U S backed peace proposal for Israel and Jordan. The plan reportedly calls for Israeli withdrawal from much of the West Bank along the Jordan River and joint talks on Jerusalem’s status after its 1967 capture and unification as Israel’s capital.
A moon rock gathered by astronauts Armstrong and Aldrin will be on display at the Milwaukee Museum for two months starting in February. It was intended for the James Lovell regional space center, but the center closed due to funding problems.
Miller Brewing Co President Charles W Miller declined comment on a report the firm plans to close its Gettelman plant. Kenneth G Mueller Local 9 president said Miller officials told the union the 115 year old factory would close Feb 1 affecting about 100 workers. A union source said talks with Miller representatives would occur this week to discuss the plans.
The Monroe Chamber of Commerce will publish a 1970 membership booklet listing all paid members and serving as a shopper guide. A minimum $35 membership is set, associate memberships are omitted, and directors plan to recruit new members. Officers and directors will be elected in January 1970.
Two of the Palmer children remain in St. Clare Hospital over the holidays after a November 21 accident west of Juda. Susan 16 is in surgery following multiple procedures, Steven 12 recovering from a fractured leg, while Emily 7 left hospital to stay with relatives. The Parmers' parents and two siblings survived the crash. a fund was started for the children.
Godfrey E. Zuercher 76 of 1502 17th Ave died at 9 30 p m Sunday in St Clare Hospital after a cerebral hemorrhage. He served 47 years in banking including Green County Bank Brodhead Citizens Bank Monroe and First National Bank Monroe later retiring April 1 1959. He was active in education and city commissions and survived an $8000 1936 Citizens Bank robbery. Born Jan 29 1893 in Decatur Township he served in WWI with the 7th Army Corps and Toul Sector.
Weekend accidents across Monroe area include a Monroe park foreman escaping a submerged snow plow after it broke thin ice at Hyde's Pond in Lakeside Heights. Several fender benders followed on streets and parking lots with multiple drivers reporting damage and minor injuries.
The post office will observe usual holiday service with no window service or deliveries, except special delivery. Outgoing mail deposited in front collection boxes or lobby will be dispatched on Christmas Day if placed before 3 p.m.
Clothes Closet co-chairmen appeal for clothing for Bernard Dressler family who lost all belongings in a fire at their Donald Clark farm home Route 4 six miles north of Monroe. Items may be donated this evening at 7 p.m. or left at Mrs. Voelkli’s home. The family includes Mrs. Dressler and four daughters Joanna 7 Nancy 5 Karen 4 Michelle 3 and Mr. Dressler. They have no insurance and need sizes 12 through 6x and shoes for all.
Albert Wyss 77 of Monroe dies at 5 30 am Monday December 2 at Monroe Manor Nursing Home after a stroke. He retired from farming in Sylvester Township with his wife Frances Lockwood Wyss. Survived by widow Frank Wyss son four daughters and many grandchildren. Funeral 1 30 pm Wednesday December 24 at St nessy Funeral Home with burial Greenwood Cemetery.
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