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Newspaper
Monroe Evening Times
Location
Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jul 13, 1966
Page
2
An Hayward newspaper editorial criticizes Monroe’s conduct on local matters and argues the image of the entire region is affected. It cites bans on card playing and gambling at clubs and taverns, a prior cats ban, and warns of further restrictive measures.
The excerpt invites Chuck Masters to visit Monroe for a playful exchange about cheese cats and humor. It portrays Monroe as a friendly, progressive community facing sarcasm with lighthearted defiance. The tone is folksy and humorous, encouraging a visit to share in local culture.
Athletic trainers George Sullivan of the University of Nebraska and William Newell of Purdue told the 43rd annual American Physical Therapy Association meeting in Los Angeles that postwar babies born in 1945 to 1947 have become overweight. They blame television for a “TV slump” causing round shoulders and spinal curvature from extended viewing.
John Grenier, the Republican hopeful for U S senator from Alabama, met voters in a Montgomery restaurant. He greeted a man who replied I’m Roy Mayhall, chairman of the State Democratic Executive Committee, as he asked for the vote.
Gov John Connally and Mrs Connally of Texas will depart July 24 for a three week goodwill tour visiting at least six countries in South America. Through the trip they hope to strengthen ties and promote U S interests while meeting regional leaders.
Henry C. Schadeberg writes from San Diego California about young sailors leaving for overseas duty. He recalls their pride hope and resolve as they face Vietnam service and notes his role reassuring families at home. He asserts Americans should not fear the future and must not let the country or the troops down.
Richard E Becker formerly an office manager and accountant at a Middleton construction firm is now employed as an accountant with Meythaler and Caton CPAs in Monroe. Mr and Mrs Becker and their children Michael Gary and Thomas continue to reside at 2328 18th Ave.
A Monroe Evening Times classified notice advertises room for rent. The short listing seeks tenants and provides contact details for arranging viewing and terms.
Monroe High is among 28 U S schools to offer The Man Made World this fall. Edmund R Anderson will teach the NSF backed course prepared after a Colorado session financed by the Foundation. The program aims to teach the principles of technology to citizens across diverse conditions.
A reader aged 68 asks about eligibility for hospital insurance and supplementary medical insurance. The reply notes hospital insurance can be filed anytime, but supplementary medical insurance enrollment is October through December 1967, taking effect July 1, 1968. It also explains Medicare does not cover bills incurred before qualification and outlines the $50 threshold for doctor bills after July 1, 1966.
London official urges couples to register engagements and wait six months before marriage. A memorandum from the British Bar Association General Council argues longer engagement reduces divorce, while the government considers lowering the marriage age without parental consent from 21 to 18.
Shirley Getzmer, 15, Route 4, captured first prize in the Blackhawk Picnic Talent Show for guitar and singing. She earned 25 dollars. The United Sounds from Darlington won second with 15 dollars and the Blue Angels from Evansville took third with 10 dollars.
A July feature describes Wisconsin festivals centered on blueberries sauerkraut and other crops. It highlights the Green Thumb Tour the Blueberry Month in Vilas County and events in Iron River Endeavor Frankville and Racine County plus tourism sheets from Wisconsin Vacation Centers.
The Casco Bay Island summer home of Arctic explorer Adm. Robert E. Peary, Eagle Island in Harpswell, was accepted by Maine from his daughter Marie Peary Stafford. Gov. Reed and the executive council authorized the state to take the island for public display of Peary’s belongings and mementos.
Brodhead LaVerne Klitzman, the Monroe Evening Times carrier in Brodhead, will give up his route and needs to train a 12 year old successor immediately. If any boy is interested contact him to start training by calling 325-5101 for Adtaker.
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