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Newspaper
Monroe Evening Times
Location
Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Dec 24, 1964
Page
2
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A reader recalls the New York Sun Christmas editorial answering Is there a Santa Claus with Yes Virginia. The piece notes Virginia Hanlon Douglas now 75 and widowed in North Chatham New York receiving over 1000 cards. It ends with a Grace Church reminder to tell the Christmas story Jesus birth in Bethlehem for the season.
Eighty one year old Mrs. Helen Cromwell who ran the Milwaukee saloon known as Dirty Helen's was freed of a drunkenness charge in Municipal Court. She said her place served only bourbon and scotch and she planned to publish a book titled Dirty Helen Comes Clean.
A compact look back across decades highlights Christmas fund drives, hospital accreditation talks, political crises in Europe, and local civic happenings. Notable items include finance markets closing early for holidays, Lions Club charity prep, hospital accreditation reviews, and a Wisconsin alumni basketball preview for New Year’s Eve.
A roundup of local holiday scenes and notices. Christmas decorations urged exploration. a nativity display at St. John's United Church of Christ features livestock from area farms and runs 7 to midnight. A Christmas Eve dinner at St. Clare hospital lists a full menu.
Arthur I. Kittleson 72 a native of Mt Horeb died in a Madison hospital after a long illness. He was a retired draftsman and lived in Madison since 1906. Survived by wife Magna Nelson two sons Theodore Detroit Mich and Chester with the Air Force in Crete seven daughters many grandchildren and relatives. Services 2:30 p.m. Saturday Frautschi Funeral Home Bethel Lutheran officiating burial Rose lawn Memorial Park. Friends may visit after 3 p.m. tomorrow.
Mrs. Bessie Durner 75 longtime Evansville native and Evansville High School graduate died yesterday in a Janesville hospital. She married Herbert D. Durner in 1912. he had died in 1960. Services set for 2 p.m. Saturday at Allen Funeral Home Evansville. She leaves three sons Herbert Janesville Rodney St. Paul Minn Richard Baldwin a brother A. B. Fellows Evansville and two grandchildren.
Leo N. Kivlin 72 of Madison, a Brooklyn native, died in a Madison hospital after falling ill at home. He worked 40 years for Madison Gas and Electric Co. before retirement. Surviving are his wife Nora Hanan, a daughter Mrs. Westel Willoughby of San Diego, a son Neal of Columbus, three sisters Mrs Grace Rasmussen of Brooklyn and Mollie Kivlin and Mrs Sadie Roberts of Oregon.
A mother asks for a sex education book for her 17 year old daughter and how to handle a college weekend trip. Abby advises a mother daughter chat and cautions about sharing personal space and privacy with neighbors. A North Carolina reader seeks reassurance about funeral attire and faces family judgment.
A reader laments being used as a neighborhood phone hub with strangers placing long distance calls to their number. They report receiving multiple misrouted calls for people who live nearby and a caller they have never met.
The obituary notes six grandchildren and two great grandchildren. Services are at 9 a.m. Saturday at St. Patrick's Catholic Church in Madison with Rev. Francis E. Dougherty officiating. Burial follows at St. Mary's Cemetery in Oregon. Friends may call at Joyce Funeral Home in Madison after 2 p.m. tomorrow. A Rosary will be held at 8 p.m. Friday.
Gilbert Koprud, 78, New Glarus, died at 1 30 this morning in a Green County Hospital.
A reader grieving her father's death six months ago explains she wore a new red dress and matching coat to the funeral. She insists she did not consider color, only wearing her nicest outfit, seeking guidance on etiquette and feelings.
A Dane County farmer, born December 18 1886 in Primrose Township, died after several years of ill health. He married Jeanne Richards in 1930 and lived on the family farm before moving to New Glarus. Survived by his widow a daughter and four grandchildren. Services pending at Zentner Funeral Home New Glarus.
A cryptic note sent to an atheist in Anaheim contrasts a heart full of gratitude with the absence of anyone to thank, hinting at a somber, introspective mood without detailing events or identities.
A lighthearted holiday note from a columnist inviting readers to enjoy the season. The festive missive reflects community spirit and seasonal cheer without reporting a specific event.
Herman J. Karlen 76 died yesterday in a Crystal Lake nursing home. Funeral services set for 1 30 p.m. Monday at Shriner-Neushwan der funeral Home with Rev Peter Rasmussen officiating. Burial in Greenwood Cemetery. Survived by daughter Mrs Robert Covey Crystal Lake two sisters Mrs Ray A Youle Evanston IL and Mrs John Kimball Buffalo NY and four grandchildren.
Daniel E. Lawler, 60, a Dodgeville area farmer, died yesterday at home after a short illness. Services set for 11 a.m. Saturday at Lulliff Funeral Home. Friends may call after 7 p.m. tomorrow. Survived by wife Leona a son Robert of Dodgeville a brother Harry of Madison and a sister Mrs John Thorison of Edmund.
The Woolworth Co. announced it exercised options to acquire an entire block just off Main Street in Wisconsin Rapids, securing a substantial downtown property.
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