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Newspaper
Monroe Evening Times
Location
Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jan 10, 1966
Page
2
The notice lists subscription costs for carrier and mail delivery in Wisconsin and Stephenson County Illinois, with annual or weekly rates and advance payment requirements. It also notes office hours from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and the telephone number.
A reflective piece explains mental health as more than absence of illness. It defines mental health as harmony of desires, abilities, and conscience to meet life’s demands, listing traits of mentally healthy people and ending with the view that mentally healthy individuals are good friends workers mates parents and citizens.
Kenosha leaders announce a day long Educational Salute program on January 29 to mark 4.3 million dollars in city construction projects. The event highlights a 3 million dollar Kenosha Technical Institute and a 1.3 million dollar UW two year center addition with a replica of the Wisconsin “sifting and winnowing” plaque to be unveiled. Ben Heineman, Milwaukee Road board chairman, will speak at the cornerstone laying for the technical complex.
Classified notices describe how cups cups buyers renters and sellers connect. The snippet urges using classified ads to attract interest and match in a local marketplace.
Fires claim one life and cause over 350000 dollars in damages across the state. Crystal Lake firm hired by Monticello village for a new disposal plant project. Wisconsin Badgers prepare for a Big Ten game against Illinois tonight.
On January 10 1946 a presidential fact finding board urged a 19.5 cent per hour wage increase for General Motors production workers. The report notes a crime linked to a man once employed at a nearby nursery near the home of the kidnap murder target in Chicago.
Thirty years after the Steve Karaba slaying, a confession by the wife of a man killed by deputies in Indiana solves the case. The Juda E. E. Andereck garage is burglarized stealing $3 in change. A smallpox case is reported in Clarno Township.
Prices closed near four hundred dollars for a matched pair of horses in a carload sale here. Golf activity grows at the summer resort. Christmas Seal sales bring in six hundred thirteen dollars.
50 Years Ago Today January 10 1916 F B Luchsinger re elected head of the fair association F J Blumer named vice president Leland C White secretary and R T Holcomb treasurer England fears exodus no more passports to British military age subjects Opposition to preparedness plan of President Wilson developing in U S
Sixty years ago today on January 10 1906 opposition ceded in a local dispute as Monroe Telephone Co voters approved increased stock and endorsed recommended directors after three years of shifting support. Police reported arrests of alleged blind pig operators at Argyle in a separate local bust.
Mrs. Leroy Herman 45 a Freeport resident died unexpectedly in a Freeport hospital after a short illness. Born Lena Grinnell Aug 17 1920 near Amnkey she was daughter of Jefferson and Mary Grinnell. Survived by husband a son Earl Gene in the Army five brothers and four sisters. Services 1 30 p m Wednesday at Walker Mortuary Freeport.
David Kramer 51 a Ridgeway native and Mason member died on arrival at a Madison hospital after an apparent heart attack He lived in Madison since age nine and worked 27 years as a food technologist at the Oscar Mayer research department Surviving are his widow daughter mother and brother Services set for 2 30 p m tomorrow at Gunderson Funeral Home Madison with Rev Norman Peterson officiating Burial will be at Roselawn Memorial Park Friends may call at the funeral home
A 1966 Woodworking Leader Training meeting for all woodworking leaders and junior leaders continuing the project will be held in the Agriculture Room at Monticello High School on Wednesday January 12 at 8 p m. Topics include project requirements fair exhibits judging contest and possible new project items.
George Gambel 75 died Saturday after a long illness. Services were held this afternoon at the Karrmann Funeral Home. Born in St Cloud Minnesota he lived in Platteville since 1957 after his wife Doroth y Keeler died. He taught at Keystone Academy and was a Baptist minister before teaching in North Hollywood California. He was active in the First Congregational Church Kiwanis Garden Club Retired Teachers Association and the PTA.
Carson Starr 75 retired area farmer and World War I veteran died Saturday after a long illness in a hospital. Services were held this afternoon at Lulloff Funeral Home. He was a Dodgeville American Legion member and of the Iowa County Bar racks. He is survived by his former wife Ida Davis two daughters Mrs Norman Crook and Mrs Herbert Ladd of Dodgeville, Mrs Robert Parsons of Spring Green, three sons Clarence Orville and Donald of Dodgeville, four sisters Mrs A T Wheeles of Freeport Mrs William Samuels Mrs Henry Brandt both of Chicago and Mrs William Butler of St Petersburg Fla a brother David of Lone Rock seven grandchildren and one great grandchild.
Ira Morey of Mazomanie mourning widow Amanda Ladd Morey a former Iowa County schoolteacher who died in a Madison hospital. Funeral held at St John Lutheran Mazomanie. She was a Highland native graduate of Avoca High School and Dodgeville Teachers College married in 1916. Survivors include her husband three daughters two sons two sisters two brothers and seven grandchildren.
A 14 year old asks how to enforce a no phone during supper rule with a persistent caller. The columnist advises not answering during meals and asking the house to relay the message that supper is in progress.
In Roanoke Virginia a retired US Army Reserve Major recalls the Great July Blizzard of 1954 and the swift work of a local Operations Sergeant who truly stood out. Residents who lived through the storm still speak in awed whispers about that ordeal and the brave response.
A stamped self addressed envelope request asks readers to send 50 cents to Abby Box 69700 Los Angeles California for the booklet How To Have A Lovely Wedding.
A retired Army major recalls a wife whose husband’s philandering prompted her to write to many officials. She sent letters to Congress, both senators, the Chief of Staff, Adjutant General, Chief of Chaplains, Secretaries, and even the President and Mrs. Eisenhower, seeking quicker action.
Dear Abby explains why some people skip reservations for civic club or church events and how last minute guests disrupt planned meals. She outlines three types of nondesignated attendees the lazy, the thoughtless, and the disorganized.
A Wilkes Barre Pa item recalls advice from Lord Chesterfield urging humility and respect for others. The columnist reflects on timeless counsel about wisdom and social perception in youth and beyond.
A note invites readers to write to Abby in care of The Monroe Evening Times for a personal reply. The brief message provides postal routing and asks readers to use the newspaper contact for correspondence.
Miles Adam of Monroe will join University of Wisconsin students as a panelist at the Wisconsin Bankers Association Bank Executives Seminar held at the Wisconsin Union Theatre in Madison on January 18 and 19. The topic on January 19 is What I Look for in Choosing a Bank for Employment. Adam is the son of Mr and Mrs Edward M Adam of Monroe.
Classifieds urge readers to explore available job opportunities across sectors. Advertisements highlight diverse roles, locations, and hiring firms seeking skilled workers and entry level staff.
Lloyd J. Huntington 61 died on Saturday while at work at Howery Machine Co. Funeral services were at 2:30 p.m. at Darlington Methodist Church. Masonic rites followed at Sharer Funeral Home. Survived by wife Vera a daughter JoAnn and a son Joseph all at home two brothers Homer and Glenn of Darlington and two sisters Mrs William Heller Hollywood California and Mrs Merlin Teasdale Belmont.
A rock lodged in the Shullsburg water pumps pipeline caused a planned water stoppage beginning Friday afternoon. Workmen hauled water from Darlington in milk tank trucks to replenish supply for the community.
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