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Newspaper
Monroe Evening Times
Location
Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jan 08, 1966
Page
4
AP Movie Television writer Bob Thomas notes color TV changes family viewing habits as teens push the trend, from watching The Man From U N C L E to viewing ads and shows in vibrant color. The piece humorously cites Santa delivering a 21 inch color set and predicts a temporary craze before привык.
Mrs Glen E Bolender reports on holiday greetings visits and New Year activities around Orangeville including Mr and Mrs Roy Hefty hosting a 500 card party with guests Elmer Heck Kermit Wolf Eugene Rinehart Fred Obert John Buford and others. Loretta Lasey had knee cast removed after an injury in November. Local family gatherings and travel to Waunakee Rockford Monroe Clinton Hancock Dubuque and Durand documented with numerous family names and places.
Hollywood star Carroll Baker returns from a South Viet Nam entertainment tour with Gen Westmoreland's four stars and a combat suit marked Property of U S Marines. She carried 25 000 dollars worth of Paris gowns and lost two on the trip, including a 14 000 dollar gown disintegrating in heat mud and rain. Baker says she kissed 5 000 GIs, sometimes a platoon at a time.
Fleet Adm. Chester W. Nimitz, 80, hospitalized with a light stroke suffered this week, received a telegram Thursday from President Johnson expressing concern. His condition Thursday night was described as satisfactory and stable after earlier reports of a cerebral hemorrhage. Nimitz commanded the Pacific Fleet in World War II and was chief of naval operations until 1947.
Margaret Pearl Darnell of Panorama City died at 74 after a yearlong illness. She was mother of actress Linda Darnell who died in a Glenview North home fire last April 9 where she was staying.
In Swansea Wales Nest Arnold claimed to be a garbologist meaning garbage collector. In court he admitted theft of a car battery and was fined 28 dollars.
Monticello reporter Mrs. O. D. Curtis notes visits and homecomings as Mrs. Caroline Winniger returns to Prairie du Lac from a stay with Mrs. Martha Kistler. The week included guests from Monroe, New Glarus, Albany, Freeport, Brodhead, Verona, and other towns visiting local households and sharing meals.
Gov Warren P Knowles names a committee to establish a Wisconsin council on natural beauty. Thomas E Branagan of Appleton to chair with members Sen Charles Smith Jr Assemblyman Norman Anderson Mrs Calmer Brown Wisconsin Garden Club Federation Mrs Clarence Weber James Green State Highway Commission Herb Lemke Conservation Dept Rev Michael Dineen Mrs John Krueger Phillip Fox Leo Howard Walter Rowlands.
U.S. postal inspectors arrested two men and a woman on charges of fraudulent use of postage meter machines in a scheme potentially costing the government over 2 million in postage revenues in two years. Attorney General Morgenthau called the case unique as meters, licensed by the Post Office, print prepaid postage and lock, but authorities suspect one meter was reset to exceed paid amounts.
Miss Cindy Jenson Visit Creates Local Holiday Guest List. Numerous out of town relatives and friends from Freeport Rockford Monroe Brodhead Beloit Madison and Janesville gathered for New Year and holiday visits with Juda area families including the Arn Matzke Vanderbilts and Schaefer households.
The column notes a cold spell changes plans and urges patience while reflecting on chores and reading. It mentions proposed Richland Creek Watershed meetings at Dewey Dunaway's next Thursday night to set programs for the coming months.
The Smock Valley director aimed to begin a string of sessions from now through June. A big volleyball tournament is planned for the 29th with referee Little Shepherd, Ken Allen anticipated to officiate. Speculation rises whether the referee will accept amid hinted tough assignments. Is he Gus?
Tom suggested borrowing the book Dying to Smoke from the library to help quit. The speaker notes the recommendation with a hint of skepticism about its effectiveness.
A reader praises the new calendar from Monroe Ready-Mix, expressing satisfaction after a wait and prior frustration and thanking Roger in Spanish.
Sam Mohns of Juda and John Aue of Adams Township praise contour strips diversion waterways for soil and water conservation. The writer notes growing readership and reflects on six years of regular column with optimism for future years.
Senator William Proxmire of Wisconsin announced plans to introduce legislation aimed at better coordinating the Federal Reserve Board with other federal economic policy agencies. The note appears in a local column listing visitors and holiday guests in Blanchardville and surrounding areas.
Martin L. Croak, longtime FBI special agent born near Albany, retires effective December 28 1965 after 25 years in government service. He joins brother Philip J. Croak in a Madison law practice, with roots in Dane County and Wisconsin legal circles including the Elks and Knights of Columbus.
The Wisconsin cheddar market remained steady as current stock movements were normal. Production for the week ending Dec 30 reached 18,850,000 pounds, up nine percent nationally and one percent in Wisconsin. Swiss cheese stayed steady to firm with adequate to short offerings and lower grades in shortest supply.
Local notes recount a New Year prank with a milk order altered then delivered with dairy feast leftovers. The piece also follows Packers traffic chaos, retirements, farm work in January, and countless visits and travel plans of area residents from Monroe to Brodhead and Janesville detailing holidays and family gatherings.
Wedding fees in Gretna Green Scotland have increased to 4.90 dollars from 1.96 dollars as runaway marriages grow pricier. The change affects couples seeking quick nuptials in the historic village.
Debra Crouse a 7 year old girl alerted neighbors after her friend Mary Johnson failed to meet for a walk. Neighbors found the Johnson household unconscious and helped pull Mary Andy and Eric Johnson to safety as fire crews arrived. Both parents were revived and taken to Brookside Hospital with oxygen. investigators search for the brave child who hurried to school.
The Orlin Haas family spent Sunday at the Charles Pearson home in Rockford and attended a farewell dinner for Dennis Zimmerman who left for South Carolina. Attending were Miss Pat Lawr ence California Ken Zimmerman family Mr and Mrs Raymond Arnsmeier and Mary the Charles Trotter family and Warren Elmer of Davis.
A few tornado editions and Mon roe palm Sunday tragedy copies are still available at the Times office.
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