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Newspaper
Monroe Evening Times
Location
Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Dec 28, 1961
Page
2
Editorial: Let's Forgive Forget But Not Repeat
The piece reviews two core 1962 mistakes: Kennedy era defense policy and the failed Cuban invasion. It criticizes callups of National Guard units and inactive reservists, notes economic strain on families, and questions air support decisions. It urges learning from these errors to avoid repetition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Defense Department
Kennedy
Berlin
National Guard
32Nd
32Nd Division
Pentagon
Cuba
White House
United
Harvard
Interesting Items From The Evening Times Files
A digest of decades past Monroe items notes Harold E Stassen seeking another Republican presidential bid in 1951 Dec 28. Obituary Maud Monroe widow of Dr. William Monroe dies of heart attack. Monroe Chamber of Commerce secretary Oscar N Johnson announced. U N command reports 450 American soldiers died in North Korean prison camps. Gerald Fritz music director to feature with Monroe Park Band. 25 years ago UW Alumni Association debated President Frank's dismissal. Plane crash in California left twelve bodies on a remote mountainside. Deaths of John Mc Graw 93 and Herman Stephen 61. Patent for rear mounting motor in auto granted to Henry Ord. 40 years ago bootleg enforcement tight as prohibition continues. Edith Rockefeller McCormick wins divorce from Harold McCormick. George Wilkinson renominated Kiwanis president. Grace Lutheran pageant a hit. 50 years ago Milwaukee Road expands Monroe depot. Mrs John W Reynolds injured in streetcar accident. Cardinal Club to play Wheaton College. A B Kundert explains pure food laws.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold E. Stassen
Min
Nesota
Maud Monroe
William Monroe
Oscar N. Johnson
Monroe Chamber of Commerce
Clarence F. Kempfert
U.N. Command
Gerald F. Fritz
South Wayne
Monroe Park
University of Wisconsin
Madison
Glenn Frank
California
John McGraw
Gratiot
Herman Stephen
Green
Rock
Henry Ord
Edith Rockefeller McCormick
Harold McCormick
International Harvester Co
George W. Wilkinson
Kiwanis Club
Grace Lutheran Sunday School
Milwaukee Road
Monroe
John W. Reynolds
Freeport
George Erwin
Cardinal
Wheaton College
Armory
A. B. Kundert
Woman’s Club
Making 1962 a Better Year Through Steady Resolve
The message urges continued determination to avoid past errors in judgment or policy, aiming to improve conditions at home and abroad. It emphasizes learning from previous missteps, whether large or small, to build a more positive year ahead.
Henry Bornemeier Dies at Twin Grove
Henry Bornemeier 67 of Twin Grove died last night at the Clifford Ostrander farm home in Twin Grove where he had been living. Born October 23 1894 in Loran Illinois he was a World War I veteran and worked a decade for Freeport Material Service Co. He had been totally disabled since 1957. He leaves a daughter Mrs Albert Cecchitti Dixon and two sisters Mrs H W Dole Shannon and Mrs Lawrence Sorn Freeport. Graveside rites are set for 1 pm tomorrow at Greenwood Cemetery with arrangements at Newcomer Funeral Home in Monroe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Bornemeier
Twin Grove
Clifford Ostrander
Mr. Bornemeier
Loran
Freeport Material Service Co
Albert Cecchitti
Dixon
H. W. Dole
Shannon
Lawrence Sorn
Freeport
Greenwood Cemetery
Newcomer Funeral Home
Monroe
Student Will Speak At Albany On Jan 7
Dan McDonald a 25 year old married student at the Northern Baptist Assembly Chicago will be guest speaker Sunday January 7 at the First Baptist church in Albany. He has a BA from an Ohio college and has served as supply pastor Sunday school superintendent and teacher for three years. Rev Sandie Patnick pastor of Albany for four years will move next month to Jerseyville Illinois to lead a community church there. Rent that room through Classified ads in The Monroe Evening Times.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albany
Dan McDonald
Northern Baptist Assembly
Chicago
First Baptist Church
Ohio College
Sandie Patnick
Jerseyville
Ill
Floyd Westberg of Mt Horeb Dies After Illness
Floyd F Westberg 68 owner operator of a local grocery store died yesterday in a Madison hospital after a brief illness. Services set for 2 PM tomorrow at Perry Lutheran Church in Daleyville. Survived by wife Beulah Lund and sister Mrs Frank Banta of Chicago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
MT. Horeb
Floyd F. Westberg
Madison
Perry Lutheran Church
Daleyville
Gesme
Beulah Lund
Frank Banta
Chicago
Bonnie Funseth Queen For New Glarus Dance
New Glarus high school will host its annual mid winter semi formal dance in the school gym with the theme Silver Bells. Bonnie Funseth will reign as queen and David Hustad as king with dancing starting at 8 30 pm to the Dan Garson orchestra. The court includes Sharon Johnson Roger Finke Lois Paulson Steven Streiff Janice Lokken and Duerst Ardis Hustad Dwight Hoesly Marlene Steiner Jerry Voegeli Connie Huber and Robert Feller.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
NEW Glarus
New Glarus High School
Bonnie Funseth
Orville Funseth
David Hustad
Rolland Hustad
Dan Garson
Sharon Johnson
Roger Finke
Lois Paulson
Steven Streiff
Janice Lokken
Than Duerst
Ardis Hustad
Dwight Hoesly
Marlene Steiner
Jerry Voegeli
Connie Huber
Robert Feller
Clark Goodman Named Dealer for Firm Here
Clark Goodman of 930 11th Street has been named the W. T. Rawleigh dealer for the northern section of Green County. He will handle a full line of Rawleigh products including household and farm lines, as announced by the Freeport office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clark
Goodman
11Th Street
W. T. Rawleigh
Green County
Freeport
Fmull
Rawleigh
Wisconsin tax revision ends with phased increases and sales levy
After intraparty clashes, the legislature approves a tax overhaul set for Feb 1 start. A 3 percent sales tax applies to selected items and business purchases, with income tax rates rising by 1 percent for low earners and 1.5 percent for higher earners. Withholding begins February, and property relief totals 50 million annually. Personal deductions rise to 10 dollars, with 65 plus at 15, while a 20 percent surtax on 1961 income is kept temporarily. Local sharing of state taxes remains unchanged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelson
Isconsin
Paul Alfonsi
Minocqua
Glen Pommerening
Wauwatosa
Robert Haase
Marinette
Sen
John Potter
Port Edwards
Elmer Named Director At Bank of New Glarus
The Bank of New Glarus board appointed H. Otto Elmer as director to fill the vacancy caused by the death of Gilbert F. Ott. Elmer, a York Township native and owner of the Elmer Homestead farm, is a noted Holstein cattle breeder and active in dairy farmer welfare groups across the county and state.
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NEW Glarus
Times
Bank of New Glarus
H. Otto Elmer
Gilbert F. Ott
Elmer
York Township
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Choice
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Nabisco
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Coats & Coat Sets
Knit P.j.’S
TOT
Goetz Theatre
Ewyeall
A&p
Shank
Green Peppers
Jane Parker
Frankfurter Rolls Reg
Yukon
Nellie
Madison Pickles
Tee
Wisconsin
Pillsbury
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