Icy Road Mishaps Reported Across City and County
City and county police logged numerous crashes on icy roads with injuries and property damage. Notable incidents include a three car collision near New Glarus injuring Curtis Steindorf and others, a Highway 69 wreck injuring Wilbert Elmer and Karen Disch, and a rear end crash injuring no one. A parked car was struck by a hit and run in Monroe, and a Monroe vehicle was damaged on 14th Avenue while Parked.
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Green County Sheriff's Department
Monroe
Curtis E. Steindorf
Albany
New Glarus
Steindorf
Norbert L. Gilbertson
Madison
Arthur J. Moen Jr
Highway 69
Sheriff's Deputies
Wilbert W. Elmer
Karen L. Disch
Route 1
Monticello
Sheriff’s
Edward W. Schmid
Robert Robinson
Donald Wyttenbach
Chalet
William Owen Schmitz
William Schmitz
Mary A. Thill
Twin Grove
Juta
Martha Witte
Jean Kramer
Platteville
Witte
Jayce E. Retzlaff
South Wayne
12Th Ave
Leon Holcomb
14Th Ave
Clifford J. Erickson
Christmas Home and Journey in a World Away From Home
The piece links Christmas to being away from home, citing Jesus birth along a journey to Bethlehem. It notes Joseph, Mary, shepherds, Wise Men, and George Washington as figures who found meaning in duty and faith while far from home. Washington’s diaries and reflections frame Christmas as a time of duty rather than reunion.
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Gilbert
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Chesterton
Eden
Rome
Three Wise Men Debate Gifts This Christmas Eve
Daily Doggerel by Clair R. Munns ponders if Christmas is about receiving or giving as three Wise Men bring humble gifts to the newborn. The verse questions the meaning of generosity and what we offer at this season.
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Clair R. Munns
Missing for 36 Days Eddie Prays for Sandy
In Orangeville a 9 year old boy Eddie Rudy prays nightly for his missing collie Sandy who has been gone 36 days from the rural home. The dog who shared snowmen and games with Eddie over two years is longed for as the bus nears the Rudy place.
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Eddie Rudy
Sandy
Edwin Rudy
Orangeville
Eddie
Rudy Place
Post Office reports record Christmas mail handling in Monroe
Postmaster R. J. Myers cites ZIP Codes and public cooperation as keys to a season with more Christmas mail than ever before. Dec 18 marked the peak day with about 120000 pieces managed. He thanks patrons and wishes a Merry Christmas and prosperous New Year. A separate note offers a $100 reward for missing dog Sandy, sought by Eddy Rudy’s family ahead of Christmas.
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Monroe
R. J. Myers
Myers
Sandy
Eddy
Eddie
Edwin Rudy
Sare
Johnson Plans Papal Audience During Vietnam Mission
President Johnson heads to Rome for a meeting with Pope Paul VI to explain U S policy in Vietnam after addressing troops at Cam Ranh Bay He may refuel in Madrid and complete a around the world trip not previously done by a serving president amid calls for peace from the Vatican and strong antiwar sentiment worldwide.
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Johnson
Paul VI
Vietnam
Cam Rahn Bay
Washington
United States
North Vietnam
Madrid
Australia
Harold E. Holt
Christmas in Heaven And Then A Voice Said
Editor Hal Boyle recalls a Christmas Day in heaven where God surveys souls arriving from earth. He lifts a pilgrim soul and contemplates the celestial traffic in a philosophical mood as stars and comets shape a new world.
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Hal Boyle
Heaven
God
Earth
True's Condition Termed Serious After Airplane Crash
Roy True, 50, Beloit air port owner operator and former Monroe resident, is in serious condition at Madison General Hospital after a crash at True Aviation airstrip. He underwent emergency surgery and faces further procedures as FAA agents investigate the crash. The Twin Beech craft sustained extensive damage and likely total loss. The incident occurred near Beloit with parts crossing into Illinois.
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Roy True
Beloit
Monroe
Madison General Hospital
True Aviation
Beloit Hospital
Madison
True
Evelyn
Rock County
Janesville
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