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Newspaper
Monroe Evening Times
Location
Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jul 02, 1964
Page
2
Fragmentary notice from Monroe Evening Times shows subscription rates by carrier and county within Wisconsin. It lists pricing variations and a contact telephone number and office hours for readers.
Monroe hosts the Midwest Turnfest this Saturday with contestants traveling from Milwaukee Cleveland Toronto and more for a high level gymnastic display. The gala program at Twining Park concludes with the city Fourth of July fireworks and a mass drill by the Turners. Local officials and the Monroe Chamber of Commerce back the event to draw crowds and ease holiday traffic.
A newspaper opinion notes a pause in extremist demonstrations in the South may reflect a planned cooldown or a reaction to terrorism in cities. It argues progress toward equal rights depends on responsible behavior, federal intervention risks, and national unity to resolve race issues through enlightenment rather than force.
The Polaris missile firing submarine Henry Clay ran aground on a shoal at the start of a short Hampton Roads run. Two Navy tugs freed the nuclear vessel within two hours.
Glancing Backward highlights a 1954 Senate friction over Communist China membership, Lyndon Johnson warning, and a Nebraska senator dying. A 1954 dairy price support boost and quake aftermath in the Philippines are noted along with 1939 parking protests, a Madison address, and local misfortunes.
Henry Cabot Lodge told the National Press Club the anti Communist drive in South Viet Nam has halted its downward spiral and the U S and South Viet Nam can win with realistic policies. He warned of hostile outside pressure from Communists and noted potential actions to counter sanctuary sites in Laos and Cambodia while urging peaceful options and persistence.
Judge Wilkie upheld a state action attaching Barr school district in Rock County to Orfordville district under state law. Dorothy Lahy owned 90 acres left out by error and questioned the land transfer. Wilkie ruled the Lahy properties must join Orfordville, stating boundaries are legislative policy and the state superintendent may be directed to establish them.
Washington officials urge readiness to risk war to stop Communist advances in South Vietnam and Laos while Dean Rusk pushes for peace talks. Rusk says peace possible without extending fighting. administration denies being “hell-bent for war.” John Glenn discusses return to space program. decision pending. Senate leader Mansfield says major legislation could adjourn before the Democratic National Convention in August.
Five New Glarus students attend Platteville State University summer sessions. Donna Hefty, Mrs Dan Ringhand and Mrs Gilbert M Hoesly major in elementary education. Arthur Luthi and Don Schneider pursue secondary education at the same program.
Services for Charles vaver Jim Whitehead 86 rural Browntown will be at 10 a m Saturday at Stuessy Funeral Home with Rev Burton L Holling officiating Burial will be in Bethel Cemetery southwest of Monroe Friends may call at the funeral home after 330 p m tomorrow Whitehead a retired farmer died in his sleep after a two year heart ailment He lived with nephew Sever Whitehead for over 35 years and was the last child of Henry and Rhumania Baughman Whitehead born Cadiz Township November 17 1877 He never married Survivors include nephew Sever and two nieces Mrs Fred Donner Madison and Mrs Alta Coryell Craig Cole He was preceded in death by four brothers Ed Levi John W and Francis and two sisters Lag Clara and Iva Whitehead
Local classifieds attract thousands seeking practical solutions from housing to services. Ads cover chores, lost and found, employment, and everyday needs, reflecting a bustling community marketplace with responsive readers.
Three Monroe girls work on the staff of Camp Birchwood near Hayward as it opens Monday. Jan Barry is canoe and boating director, Susan Babler is assistant unit leader, and Ann Silvis is kitchen aid. They were accompanied to the camp by Mrs. George Barry and Mrs. Alvin Kubly, who returned to Monroe yesterday.
Twenty three 4 Hers competed at the Green County 4 H Demonstration Day held at Monroe High School. Senior first place awards went to Robert Weiss of Cadiz 4 H Club and Jane Wells of Browntown Busy Beavers. Junior first place winners included Christine Kernen Joe Lehnherr Douglas Buehl Kathleen Meier Kevin Winkler Darleen Rufener Mary Swiggum and Cindy Mauermann. Second place winners were Jane Rieder Janis Sandley Patricia Pinnow Dorothy Coplien Valla Zentner Christine Meier Mary Rosek Kristine Buehl and Linda Schneider. Third place winners included Sharon Weiss Karen Witt Connie Schneider Susan Aeschliman Gregory Roth and Pat Marty. Judges were Mrs Harry Papeke 4 H Club agent of Dane County and Mrs Ellen Martin Madison Mrs Earl Sandley and Mrs Sue Sass 4 H home economics agent.
Police report three motor incidents in Monroe. A car parked by Franklyn C Dillon was struck by an unidentified vehicle at 7 45 a.m. Yesterday a truck driven by Karl J Mueller backed into a Wunschel vehicle, pushing it into a Fransen car. A Goecks driven truck struck a Hartin car in the 1600 block of 9th street.
Ten Cadette and two Senior Scouts from Monroe join Beloit girls at Beloit Day Camp held at Forty Acres northwest of Beloit. Staff program aides Judy Bahr and Julene Simmons help supervise. Opening at 9 a.m. featured camp activities, with a closing ceremony planned as parents attend.
Retired Oklahoma Supreme Court Justice N. S. Corn was sentenced to 18 months in prison and fined 11250 after he declined to defend himself against income tax evasion charges. U S Attorney B Andrew Potter said the plea was due to Corns advanced age. Potter noted the government could prove a 150000 bribe in 1956 for reversing a lower court decision involving an unidentified company.
Three Monroe Boy Scout members of Troop 113 and Scoutmaster Fred Dearth were inducted into the Order of the Arrow at Canyon Camp near Apple River. Named were Mike Meythaler Steve Kessenich and Neary Oostdik along with Grant Council members and several Monroe parents. The group is on a camp out at Canyon Camp this week.
Mrs Cecil Burns 36 Boscobel daughter of Mr and Mrs George Wisdom of Platteville died yesterday in Boscobel hospital after a long illness. Services 1 30 p m tomorrow Thorn Kendall funeral home Boscobel. Friends may call after 6 tonight. Surviving: husband three daughters Mrs Gene Wilkins Platteville Mrs Kathryn Goke Rockford Dixie Lee Ferris Boscobel two sons Richard Ferris Fennimore David Ferris Milwaukee her parents three sisters Mrs Betty Gibbs Boscobel Mrs Ina Woods Fennimore Mrs Dollie Roh Dodgeville and a brother Lyle Platteville.
Bernard Roseteip, 64, of Detroit and formerly of Platteville, died Tuesday in a Highland Park Michigan hospital after a brief illness. Services set for 9 a.m. Saturday at St Marys Catholic Church in Platteville. rosary at 8:30 p.m. tonight. Friends may call at Thomas Funeral Home in Platteville after 2 p.m. today. Surviving: two daughters Mrs George Koch and Beth, both of Detroit. a sister Mrs Marcella Finder of Rock Springs. three grandchildren.
Mrs Raymond A Duerst, 44, of New Glarus and former Belleville resident, died at 12 45 p m yesterday in St Clare hospital where she had been a surgical patient since June 11 She was born Teresa Staley in Belleville on December 4 1919 and married to Mr Duerst November 20 1939 They moved to New Glarus after a year and a half on a farm She was a member of St Marys church past president of the American Legion Auxiliary and a member of G U G G She is survived by her husband two sons Phillip and Duane her mother Mrs Mary Staley of Stoughton a sister Mrs Owen Hanson of Oregon and four brothers Bernard Staley of Houston Raymond Madison Robert and Donald of Oregon Funeral services will be held 9 30 am Saturday at St Mary of Lourdes Catholic church Belleville Burial will be in the church cemetery Friends may call at Zentner funeral home New Glarus after 10 am tomorrow Rosary service at 8 30 pm
Manila reports from outlying provinces push death count to 89 with nearly half a million people left homeless as Winnie’s toll widens.
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