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Newspaper
Monroe Evening Times
Location
Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jan 16, 1964
Page
2
The snippet shows a printer's notice about Associated Press republication rights and subscription rates for Monroe Wisconsin. It lists carrier and mail rates, a desk hours window, and a contact telephone.
The piece cheers Wilbur Renk's decision to run against incumbent Senator Bill Proxmire, notes skepticism about Proxmire's unbeatable standing, and predicts a high stakes battle as the two vie for the 1965 Senate seat. It forecasts a lively, contentious contest with independent voters and GOP regulars in play.
President Johnson maintains a firm but conciliatory stance toward Panama over the canal dispute. He assures Panamanian demands will be heard after order is restored, while reaffirming no intent to revise the canal treaty or fully withdraw from the Canal Zone. Officials note Panama seeks more US payments and some boundary adjustments, but full withdrawal remains non negotiable.
The U.S. Army in Europe plans an administrative reorganization to cut 1,850 military and civilian positions in Heidelberg and across the region as part of Pentagon economy measures.
Ten years ago F J Bolender Jr urged Monticello merchants to form a chamber of commerce with guidance from the State Chamber of Commerce Public Relations director. The note summarizes a 1954 effort to promote local business association formation.
Monroe shoe repairman John Braun returned from a three week visit to Germany noting his hometown Grefath became New Grefath an industrial town rebuilt after an open pit coal mine. He described reduced road access higher fuel costs and new housing and services while praising pensions medical care and the new town layout. Braun says he hopes to visit again but is glad to be home in Monroe.
Orangeville Times Special reports the Orangeville Community Bank held its annual meeting Monday with a strong year and community service gains. Directors elected for the coming year are Glen H. Geller president Ralph H. Frautschy vice president Louis A. Zipse Orland Priewe Frank Limacher Edwin Witt and Bert P. Snow. Operational personnel appointed include Delbert M. Folgate cashier Lois Moyer assistant cashier and Thomas Marcum operating assistant.
Roy Kundert urged lower insurance rates for cheese factories and equipment to match farm rates at the Mt Pleasant Mutual Fire Insurance Co annual meeting held in Monticello. 31 policyholders attended as directors were elected and officers named. 1963 fire losses totaled $48,295.47 with $17,348.98 in extended coverage losses.
Stockholders of the State Bank of Davis in Davis Illinois elected Woodruff A Burt as director replacing O J Buthofer and re elected Emerson H Hofmeister Russell E Rutter Merle R Benning all of Davis and Matthew A Marvin of Freeport. Officers named are Rutter president Marvin vice president Hofmeister cashier and Benning assistant cashier. Deposits and loans and discounts rose over the past year.
Wisconsin Rapids reports the first Riverview hospital triplets in 60 years born Wednesday to Sharon Jabor ek and husband Richard. Two boys and one girl complete the newborn set.
Belleville resident Leo Gahin captured first place in the Aleutian and B O S Triple Pearl classes at the International Mink Show in Milwaukee. Show superintendent was A J Werth of Madison with Ted Burrows of Lake Mills as assistant and Warren Jerilsberg of Cambridge as secretary.
Barbara Janicke 80, a resident of rural Red Oak NL, died Tuesday in a Rockford hospital. Funeral services set for Freeport and St. Joseph Catholic Church with burial in Schwarz Funeral Home. Surviving are four sons Vernon Rockford Joseph Orangeville Anthony Cedarville Harry Davenport IA. three daughters Hattie Buss Freeport Ruth Taylor Madison Marie Red Oak. ten grandchildren five great grandchildren. Born August 29 1880 in Bavaria Germany she came to the United States in 1886 and married Julius Janicke in Freeport February 29 1900. His death occurred in 1939. Two daughters precede her in death.
Evansville schedules a referendum for April 7 to decide Sunday afternoon liquor sales in six taverns and two liquor stores. The measure follows a City Council decision after a petition from tavern operators and a prior public meeting failed to settle opinion.
Senate Republicans led by Everett Dirksen urge the Johnson administration to stick to a hold the line policy in the Canal Zone crisis. They warn against yielding treaty rights while supporting a firm stance to avoid weakening U S interests and international credibility. Leverett Saltonstall also calls for justice in Panama complaints.
Adolph Aileson of Stoughton was named president of the Wisconsin Retail Hardware Association to succeed C. E. Mielke of Markesan.
Jacob L. Gruenewald, son of Mr and Mrs Jacob H Gruene wal d of 1427 29th Avenue, earned a mid year degree in agricultural engineering at the University of Wisconsin. He and his wife Vivian Elaine Figs reside in Madison. his parents attended graduation exercises and events.
Theo dore C. Sorensen longtime aide to Kennedy resigns as White House special counsel for Johnson. He requested months to write a book about the assassinated president with resignation effective February 29, Johnson accepting the move reluctantly. Sorensen had been Johnson’s principal speechwriter and Kennedy’s aide for 11 years.
Reach the renters quickly with rent ads. To place them come in or Phone 325-5101, Monroe Evening Times.
Monticello Bank reports deposits totaling 4 074 106 15 dollars and total assets of 4 450 174 34 at its annual stockholders meeting. W E Blum Fred T Burgy Albert Knobel L G Marty Conrad Stauffacher Howard R Steinmann and Frederick S Voegeli were re elected. Directors then renamed Blum president Knobel vice president Marty executive vice president cashier and Grenzow assistant cashier.
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