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Newspaper
Monroe Evening Times
Location
Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Feb 06, 1963
Page
2
The notice lists subscription rates for Monroe Wisconsin and surrounding counties with annual fees by carrier and mail. It also states advance payment is required to comply with postal rules and provides office hours and a telephone number.
The column cautions against public airing of NAACP disagreements and praises the Monroe Minstrel Show producers. It defends the show’s format changes and dismisses claims of a stopped performance, while urging understanding of local perspectives and preserving American humor without offense.
President Eisenhower moves to end wage and salary controls and lift price controls on a broad range of consumer goods including meat. The move follows rising protests and industry concerns, with lawmakers urging safeguards for domestic Swiss cheese as underpriced imports hit New York markets.
The text debates the NAACP methods amid recent events, suggesting their tactics may harm the fight for racial integration and equal rights more than white supremacist actions. It notes references to literature and music tied to the Negro race and questions the speaker’s intent.
James E. Doyle, 61, died yesterday in a Madison hospital after a long illness. A former Shullsburg resident, he had lived in Benton about a year. Surviving are a son William in the Air Force, two brothers William of Benton and Bernard of Milwaukee, and four sisters Mrs. Frank Rock Mrs. Ambrose Post Mrs. Gene Libold both of Benton and Mrs. Ivan Angott in Texas. Services will be at 10 30 a m tomorrow in St Mathews Catholic church at Shullsburg. Miner O Flaherty funeral home Benton is in charge of arrangements.
Due to gains in employment, Portage County Wisconsin is removed from the Area Redevelopment Administration distressed area aid list. The decision reflects improved labor conditions and shifts in eligibility for federal development support.
Classified ad from The Monroe Evening Times seeks a room to rent. Includes brief contact instruction and location hint in a concise local notice.
Madison state engineer Ralph D Culbertson announced a study on locating a proposed 17 million Wisconsin exposition grounds. The plan aims to replace West Allis State Fair grounds with a new center, with eight firms screened for a consultant including firms that designed Disneyland and the Seattle World’s Fair. The Exposition Commission wants the location study ready before funds are requested in the 1963 65 biennium. Culbertson noted the commission has its own study favoring the Milwaukee area and has earmarked 25000 to finalize the exact site.
Anthony M. Kuban outlined the United Fund operations at a Monroe Rotary Club gathering held yesterday at the Swiss Wheel. Posters advertised "An Evening With Mark Twain" to be presented Thursday Feb 28 in the Monroe Junior High auditorium, with proceeds for the Monroe scholarship fund.
A nostalgic column recalls old habits and moral landmarks from past decades, contrasting them with modern change. It notes flights of fantasy in newspapers, fashion of front lawns, and everyday life quirks, ending with a factual fact that Kuwait is smaller than New Jersey but a major oil producer.
Marks 88th birthday of Magdalena Ritschard a resident with her daughter Mrs Ralph Kubly in rural Monticello. Born February 11 1875 on Will Iseli farm in Buckskin Hollow the 100 year old farm stayed in Iseli family. She and Emil Ritschard married in 1895 and lived on a Washington Township farm before moving to Monroe in 1922.
Madison prepares for the ninth annual Will iam Kay Zor Temple Shrine Circus at Dane County Arena with seven shows Friday through Sunday February 15 to 17. Stars include Carmen Del Teide Mary Lou and the Hollywood Skyrocket plus the Widbell Elephants and Lena Antalek with 16 dogs. General admission tickets are sold by Zor Temple members and reserved seats at Lager Travel Agency or arena box office.
A 30 minute fire at the U.S. embassy annex in Tokyo damaged the basement section of a wall and chairs. Two Japanese men were injured. The blaze caused structural damage but no report of fatalities.
Unwise eating or drinking may irritate the bladder causing restlessness discomfort and sleepless nights. Doan’s Pills are advertised to soothe bladder irritation relieve backache and act as a mild diuretic to aid kidney function.
Madison nine state colleges show a second semester enrollment of 19 369, up 2 133 or 11 percent from last year. River Falls winter quarter enrollment is 1 790, up 8.5 percent. Eau Claire 2 365 up 11 2 percent. La Crosse 2 125 up 6 8 percent. Oshkosh 3 085 up 14 6 percent. other schools listed with gains.
City and college enrollment data report Stevens Point 2,250 students up 15.7 percent, Superior 1,345 up 4.4, Stout 1,581 up 3.6, Whitewater 2,784 up 17, andville 2,044 up 88.
YMCA groups plan a Saturday morning gathering but will not meet in the afternoon because of WIAA regional wrestling in Monroe. Robert L. Wells says 60 boys registered for the Wisconsin-Illinois basketball trip to Madison Monday night will assemble at the Junior High at 6 15 p m for departure.
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