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Newspaper
Monroe Evening Times
Location
Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jan 11, 1966
Page
2
The Monroe Evening Times lists subscription rates by carrier and mail including Wisconsin and Stephenson County. All subscriptions must be prepaid to comply with postal regulations with office hours from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and telephone number 325-5101.
A Madison firefighter died last Saturday while battling a State Street blaze, underscoring the daily danger and sacrifice of paid and volunteer departments. The piece praises firefighter training, urges tax support for services, and honors their commitment to protect homes and lives.
Milwaukee report notes nine Outlaws members visiting Safety Building to show sympathy for an arrested fellow. Five were arrested for concealing heavy steel chains and other charges. James Bisenius, club president, faced weapon and disorderly conduct counts after an altercation in the waiting room.
January 11 marks Hamilton's birth in 1757 on Nevis before serving Washington in the Revolutionary War and becoming the first U S secretary of the Treasury. The day notes Ohio settlement from Hartford in 1788 and Michigan Territory creation in 1805. Alabama seceded in 1861 and Missouri abolished slavery in 1865.
Fourth Ward Alderman Roger Elmer and Second Ward Alderman Herman Schindler declared today they will seek re election. J B Scherer elected chairman of Green County unit of the Dairy Farmers Price Stabilization Association. Herbert Lanz and Dwight Crandall elected to First National Bank Board of Directors.
Twenty years ago on January 11 1946 the Menomonie Chamber of Commerce urged a cream price ceiling to combat a butter shortage while pickets protested in front of most AT and T exchanges shutting down many long distance calls.
Thirty years ago today The Monroe Evening Times announced a plaque presentation for the outstanding Green County 4-H Club. Eleanor R. Johnston was chosen as Green County home and club agent. Monroe High School beat the Badger Preps by 19 to 12.
Forty years ago on January 11 1926 six inches of snow and high winds caused heavy drifting but city traffic remained flowing. Green County Fair officers were re elected with W J Knight as president Christ Kappeler paid city taxes first in line.
Fifty years earlier on January 11 1916 stockholders of the fair association approved constructing a subway under the race track to improve automobile safety. The same issue notes women of Immanuel Evangelical Church spent 29786 for missions and charitable work while A S Baker founder of Baker Mfg Co Evansville died.
The Board of Education clears the high school site and sells all buildings. The University of Wisconsin keeps MHS on the accredited list on condition. Co H officers are to be called to Madison for promotion examinations. refusal to move up could mean retirement.
Henry G. Dietrich 79 of Cassville died Sunday in a Dubuque hospital. He organized and led the Southwest Wisconsin and Northern Illinois Firemen's Association, ran a blacksmith shop until 1938 and a tavern until 1954, and was a 50 year Cassville volunteer fireman and former chief. He served on the Cassville village board and belonged to St. Charles Catholic Church Holy Name Society and Catholic Knights. Surviving: wife Margaret Breuer, whom he married in 1916. son Charles. daughters Agnes and others in Chicago.
Charlotte, at home, and Mrs Leo Weber of Prairie du Chien are survived by a brother, five sisters and 16 grandchildren. Funeral services are set for 10 a.m. Wednesday at St Charles Church in Cassville.
Two 11 year old boys in Houston found what they believed were hot tamales. Demolition experts confirmed the items were 200 sticks of dynamite in an unstable state. Police warned of the danger and arranged removal after the boys reported their find.
Cpl. Michael J. McKinson 21 killed in Viet Nam on Jan 2 will be honored at 1:30 p.m. Thursday at the Congregational Church Pecatonica with burial in Pecatonica Cemetery. Calling hours 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday at Chapin Countryman Funeral Home. Surviving parents two sisters and maternal grandmother residents of Pecatonica Orlando Fla Loves Park.
Victor de Keyserling thanks donors of the United Nations Children's Fund for their efforts last fall. He expresses that UNICEF supporters deserve a personal share in UNICEF's Nobel Peace Prize on behalf of needy children and mothers worldwide.
A resident tours the new municipal building noting the fire department display, tax office and mayor's suite. He praises the planning and materials, while reflecting on public spending and the firefighters’ post fire duties.
Bill Walters urges Monroe residents to visit the open house and view the rebuilt council room and offices. He praises the beauty and practicality of the building, noting the lasting value beyond costs and asking all citizens to come see it.
Community groups and businesses in Green County contributed to the 1965 Christmas Stocking project. Girl Scout troops, 4H and Homemaking clubs organized cookies and toy repairs while Dearth Motors and the Rotary Club aided packing and delivery. Local shops, churches, media outlets, and WEKZ supported with spaces, funds, and in kind donations.
The Monroe Woman's Club Co chairmen Mrs David Bennett Mrs Allie Holtshopple and Mrs Kenneth Stuart express appreciation for Christmas stocking donations that brightened the holiday and eased their charitable work.
Mrs Sylvester Brownstetter 63 died Saturday. Funeral services conducted today at St Williams Catholic Church Janesville. Former Chicago native Helen Barber married 1934 lived in Janesville since 1949 employed by Sears Roebuck. Surviving husband two daughters a son and six grandchildren. Member of Altar Society Catholic Daughters Manitowoc Chapter DAR.
Washington estimates show disease losses for farmers at about 300 million dollars annually, representing nearly ten percent of the gross value of poultry and related products.
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