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Newspaper
Monroe Evening Times
Location
Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jan 18, 1968
Page
2
The Monroe Evening Times is published as a second class matter under act of Congress on March 2 1879 at Monroe Pe 4 post office. The paper notes its association with The Associated Press and its role in distributing local news to readers in its daily edition.
Monroe honors Orville Evans and Jack Fernan with Jaycees awards at Bosses Night. Evans, longtime public servant and civic leader, battled influenza while receiving the honor. Fernan, a rising force in Monroe development, led multiple projects through Jaycees Chamber and United Fund. Both wives Amy and Joan share in the recognition as the community praises their contributions.
Major surgery for Kenneth R. Streiff at Methodist Hospital in Madison leaves him in good condition. Mrs. Nina Wach, 70, admitted to St. Clare Hospital as an accident patient, also listed as good after a heel fracture. Tom Kundert, 12, injured left upper arm at Lincoln School, treated at Monroe Clinic then sent home in a hanging cast and expected back to school soon. Blanchardville report: Peter William Syfestad born Jan 11 to Paul and Mrs. Syfestad of Portage, joining siblings Karen, Kristin, and Erick. paternal grandparents Jacob Syfestad and family, maternal grandmother Mrs. William Arnison of LaCrosse.
Fred Meyer president of Edelweiss Chalet Country Club invites stockholders to a special meeting on Thursday January 25 at 8 p.m. in the municipal building to consider a resolution to obtain an FHA loan for completing the nine hole golf course.
Mrs. Nellie Collins Steininger 74 of Beloit died Wednesday afternoon January 17 in Monroe Manor Nursing Home Beloit. Born January 5 1894 in Gratiot Wis she was married November 24 1915 to Leo Steininger They lived in Beloit since 1942 She is survived by her husband a daughter Mrs Clinton Blackbourn Monroe a son Robert Steininger St Peters burg Fla three brothers Charles Collins Warren Ill Glenn Argyle and Lewis Fruitland Idaho six grandchildren and two great grandchildren Funeral services will be 130 p m Friday January 19 at the Rosman Uehling Kinzer Central Chapel Beloit with Rev Wendell Boyer officiating Interment in Greenwood Cemetery Monroe Friends may call 7 to 9 p m this evening.
A reader worries about a woman driving without a license for ten years and asks how to persuade her to test. Abby warns the risk of an accident and suggests insurance or legal advice. Another letter seeks help persuading a boyfriend to marry before July. Abby advises waiting until he is 21 and not pressuring him. A third author complains about frequent trips to visit her husband’s children and fears harming the marriage. Abby urges setting limits and solving the issue to avoid ongoing strain.
Graydon W. Mabson, 65, Edgerton merchant and Gamble store owner since 1933, died Wednesday at home of an apparent heart attack. Survived by widow Verona Holden, son Fred of Delavan, four sisters and a brother. Funeral 2 p.m. Friday at Edgerton Congregational Church. Calling after 7 p.m. tonight at Ellingson Funeral Home. He was a Mason and a Knight of Pythias member.
Michael Merrigan 83 a shoe repairman in Darlington and Garriot died Wednesday January 17 after a long illness at Lafayette Manor No immediate survivors. Mass at 9 a m Friday January 19 Holy Rosary Church Darlington Burial in St Joseph Cemetery Gratiot Steil Funeral Home Rosary service 7 30 tonight.
A 1968 snapshot recalls 1788 first English settlers in Australia and 1782 birth of Daniel Webster. Entries note Pizarro founding Lima, Tyler's death, Maximilian's burial, WWII Malta air raid, and Leningrad siege ending. Also 1960s diplomatic shifts and Reagan question prompt.
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