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Newspaper
Monroe Evening Times
Location
Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jul 15, 1961
Page
2
The piece argues the electoral college remains the best method for electing presidents though Democrats favor a pledge safeguard and Republicans propose district based electors with two at large. It concludes that reform is unlikely and the public never fully understands the system until after the battle.
Members of the Madison Agency of the North American Life and Casualty Co. met to celebrate the first anniversary of Marvin Schwerin as field underwriter in Green County. A golf outing at Windy Acres preceded a dinner at Idle Hour Mansion where Schwerin was praised for his work since joining June 1, 1960. Attendees included Romaine Dietmeier, James Devlin, Milton Gutknecht, Donald Calvano, Leo Karpinsky, John Bennett, Stuart Crawford, and Anton Schroedi, among others.
Robert Casper of Winterset Iowa spoke at the National Farmers Organization picnic in Evansville Park where 250 to 300 attendees from 11 countries shared a noon potluck and local talent entertained. A Q and A followed Casper's remarks as the NFO postponed holding action to August 7 in Des Moines to decide next steps.
Belmont electors will vote Monday on a proposed 124 650 dollar budget carrying a 94 000 dollar tax levy. The levy would drop 45 cents per 1000 of equalized valuation. The district serves Belmont and the towns of Belmont Elk Grove Kandal and Seymour.
19 year old Thomas Jones of South Wayne dies in a Freeport hospital from injuries suffered in an Independence Day auto accident. Ole Bondele 67 of Gratiot Township dies after heat exhaustion at his farm. Monroe cools after record heat as power substation transformers get water sprays to prevent cooling issues amid high electrical demand.
Milt Hinkle, famed rodeo performer and son of George Hinkle, promotes the 12th annual World Championship Rodeo in Madison later this month. Proceeds benefit Madison Newspapers Charities with shows Friday July 28 and Saturday July 29 at 8 pm and matinees July 29–30 at 2 pm at Holmes No Oaks Ranch on Syene Road. Hinkle, 80 in October, recalls old West clashes involving Bat Masterson and Wyatt Earp, and notes his father’s sheriff tenure in Dodge City. He’s living in Florida, writing, and touring as a speaker and writer with True West Magazine publishing his article The Dusky Demon.
Everett C. Robins 75 retired farmer died yesterday at Darlington hospital after a brief illness. Services set for 2 pm Monday at Darlington Methodist Church. Survived by son Cecil of Gratiot, sisters Hattie Cuba City Tom Perkins Benton and Mrs Harry Northcraft Galena, brother Frank Benton, plus a grandson and two great grandchildren.
The third and youngest son of Rev. and Mrs. R. F. Bittorf was ordained and installed as pastor of Pilgrim Lutheran Church in Denver Colorado last Sunday. He is Victor I. Bittorf a Wisconsin Lutheran Seminary graduate and former North western College student.
The State Highway Commission reports removals from highway closures in Waukesha and Columbia Counties. One new closure was added on State 60 in Crawford and Richland counties. Other closed sections include highways 70 153 49 28 59 176 36 20 80 106 144 and 29 across multiple counties.
Mrs Dorothy Sveom resigns as commercial teacher at Brodhead high school after 13 years and takes a new post at Birchwood high school. She will be succeeded by Kathryn Cooper of Janesville, a Whitewater State College graduate who has taught a year at Tomah.
The page lists July dates and names for a Times Children’s Club with addresses in Belleville Madison Argyle and Woodstock. A feline friendship tale follows, detailing Eddie the yellow tom kitten and Goldie the brave cat as they grow up together and share playful adventures until a sudden end.
An invitation urges all boys and girls up to age 12 to join the Monroe Evening Times Boys and Girls Club. The coupon asks for name date of birth and age last birthday and to mail to the club office in Monroe. A separate clipped item notes a fatal injury and a grieving cat in a local anecdote courtesy Our Dumb Animals. Massachusetts SPCA.
New members include Janet Mary Drafahl of Route 2 Box 51 Monticello added on August 6 1960 as part of the local organization roster update.
The Federal Reserve Board reported a 1.5 per cent rise in June for the nation’s mines mills and utilities. The industrial production index increased from 108.3 to 110, placing June output about 10 per cent above the 1957 average and just shy of the pre recession peak. The record high was 111 in January 1960.
Mrs. Fred Fankhauser Sr., 73, born in Switzerland and wed to a Madison-area farmer, died at home in Blooming Grove after a heart attack. Services set for 2 p.m. tomorrow at Hope Lutheran Church with Rev. Gargatz officiating. Burial in church cemetery. Burial site details and caller hours released by Gunderson Funeral Home. Survived by husband, son Fred Jr., daughter Mrs Norman Peterson, three sisters, three brothers, five grandchildren.
Local farmer seeks fast cash by selling surplus farm equipment and livestock. Tools, implements, and animals available for immediate purchase with potential discounts for bulk buyers. Contact details provided for arranging viewings and negotiations.
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