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Newspaper
Monroe Evening Times
Location
Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Dec 31, 1964
Page
2
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A 1965 forecast highlights hopes for Monroe and Green County including Cheese Day success, highway improvements on 11 and 81, and interstate linkage. It envisions growth in industry, education, parks, and tourism, plus stronger financing, federal aid, and community projects while aiming for safer roads and thriving local institutions.
A reader argues agriculture is deteriorating with rising farm foreclosures and shrinking farm numbers. He cites 1960s projections, notes imports and cattle production, and endorses broader economic and civic improvements. He closes by wishing a better Monroe Evening Times and a Happy New Year.
A Monroe reader praises the Evening Times for its facelift and varied stories. She enjoys Around the Block with Helen and editorials about local citizens, suggests a recipe or crossword, and notes plans for a daily crossword next week and a home maker column.
Mrs William Steindorf hosts visitorsAlbany residents and relatives gather during Christmas weekend Wayne Peckham attends sister in law Mrs Robert Ursino funeral in Stoughton J C Phillips Wheaton Ill visits Olive Hilliiard Genevieve Stiffler Madison Mrs Dennis Hahn family Kent Mich David visit. Dial 325-5101.
A recap of notable items from 10, 25, 40 and 50 years ago. Highlights include political shifts in Europe and French Assembly victory, family health stories, local tax mailing notices, factory moves toward a cheese pool, and local incidents such as a fire destroying a house and a fatal train accident in the early 20th century.
A brief note from The Monroe Evening Times promotes using Help Wanted ads to attract qualified workers, encouraging readers to place or respond to advertisements. The message emphasizes convenience and local reach for both employers and job seekers.
The Pearl City Band of 33 pieces will perform at the Orangeville Band Boosters Club meeting in the high school band room. Directed by Robert Ruickigel, the program starts at 8 p.m.
Wisconsin officials moved to withdraw a rule that would end liquor tax stamps starting January 1. George Corning, outgoing tax commissioner, said he pulled the measure to give James Morgan an independent review before implementation. He noted no revenue loss from repeal, while deputy Harry Harder warned the change could cost up to four million dollars yearly due to illegal cross-state shipments.
Charles Mowbray director announces the welding class for January is filled at Monroe Vocational School. Cake decorating and Meat Magic courses remain open with registrations accepted at the Monroe location or at the first class. Both adult evening classes run 7 to 9 pm.
A farmer columnist weighs co operatives against collective bargaining to raise farm prices. He argues co ops have value but risk mission drift, and promotes unity among farmers via the NF0 to gain bargaining power, noting labors’ discipline and market dynamics. He cites the House Agriculture Committee on producer development. Next: Who Will Benefit Most From Higher Prices.
A chartered jet brought 116 Peace Corps members to Madrid for mass assignment to Africa. A second planeload is scheduled to arrive January 11.
Ralph J. Kundert and wife return from Wenatchee Washington after an eight day visit with their son and family. The group faced heavy snow accumulations and travel disruptions including a four hour train delay and a canceled flight due to fog. Mrs Klingman and children visiting from Renton Washington endured a six hour mountain pass delay and a lengthy bus holdup. The Kunderts home in Monroe are tied to Wenatchee's record snow with 30 inches on their trailer and mountains buried under deep snow.
Mrs Nellie Roderick hosted Christmas dinner with 35 relatives including Edward Roderick Biloxi Miss Arthur Roderick Cedar Rapids Ia and Nancy Dodge Western Springs Ill Also Marion and Carl Roderick and Mattie Coldren joined. A. A. TenEyck entertained 35 relatives with guests William Frederickson Denver George Evans Mike Stooky Madison Susan TenEyck Clarence Garske Frank Garske Robert Garske Loyd TenEyck John D. Timm. Rev Lyle Stephenson hosted David Stephenson at Wesleyan and two foreign students Oliver Obayi Humphries Were Kenya South Africa.
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