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Newspaper
Monroe Evening Times
Location
Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jul 18, 1966
Page
2
The Monroe Evening Times carries AP and regional news rights. It notes exclusive republication privileges for local news and AP dispatches.
A reflective column recaps a week of local happenings and gags. Notes include Lyle Sickinger's vacation attendance at Bermuda Shorts, a housecooling party, dogs during a county manhunt, Maddie Stauffacher’s assembly bid and a broken foot, and various townside quirks ranging from bikers mufflers to a bid for Noahs ark.
Copper thieves felled four telephone poles and cut about 1200 feet of copper wire ten miles east of Stockton over the weekend, disrupting telephone service. The note appears in a classified line urging room rental in the Monroe Evening Times.
Ten years ago Arthur Keel, 61, lifelong resident, was stricken. Monroe’s proposed dog ordinance received its first reading at City Council. The law firm Kittelsen and Brand moved to a new location on 17th Avenue.
Twenty years ago July 18 1946 in Monroe district detasseling for corn started. John Knipschild moved his barbershop to the Citizens Bank building. De C W Bennet was re elected president of Commercial and Savings for the 23rd consecutive year.
Thirty years ago today July 18 1936 Green County records its first rain in a month as temperatures linger in the 90s. Mr and Mrs G E Zuercher and family return from Yellowstone Park trip. Funeral services held for Mrs Albert Rufer. Local real estate dealer lists six homes for sale priced from 1250 to 3500 for modern close in homes.
Mrs. Lillian Tempero of Templeton to instruct at Green County normal school next year. Lightning strikes the Henry Becker home on Greenwood Drive. June limburger sales and settlements reported at Monroe at 19 cents per pound. Ben L. Abrahams 1925 Ford Coupe stolen from its Rockford parking place.
Fifty years ago today on July 18 1916 the noon Milwaukee Road passenger train ran 35 minutes late due to delayed departure from Janesville and a late Chicago train. Capt Henry Hoehn marks his 74th birthday at his Lake Kegonsa cottage. Geigel Hardware to sponsor a 15 minute film at Monroe Theatre. Monroe Hussar Band to give a concert in Rockford.
Sixty years ago on July 18 1906 Chicago youths known as fresh air children reach Monticello as rural residents host most of them. City council meets rapidly disposing of business in twenty minutes. J J Tschudy announces candidacy for County Clerk.
Marie A. Damrow aged 50 died Saturday in a Beloit nursing home after a long illness. Services were held this afternoon at the Silverthorn Newcomer Funeral Home. Surviving relatives include two aunts and an uncle.
A brief note frames a vanished stage item as a paradox of reason. It hints that logical drills fail when an artifact disappears, leaving readers pondering what remains and what was lost.
In a humorous domestic exchange Wilber wins a petty victory after a discussion sparked by an article claiming women are superior in many aspects. Trellis Mae quotes a South African anthropologist Dr Marvyn Jeffreys while Wilbur reads and seizes a moment of leverage, prompting a lighthearted truce over beer.
Milwaukee area police seek three farm brothers life savings worth about 20 dollars in a 200 pound safe reported missing from their storage room under a rug after a Saturday disappearance. The brothers ages 69 64 and 55 live as bachelors and kept their money at home rather than in a bank.
Dalen Friedrichs, scout master of Boy Scout Troop 115, received a scholarship to attend a Philmont Scout Ranch training session in New Mexico. Second class recipients included Marc Lawrence and Greg Holmes, with Toby Whipple advancing to first class. The ceremony, led by Ernest Spring, featured service stars for 13 members and discussions on troop procedures. Troop activities include a week of camping at Canyon Camp from July 31 to August 6.
Clarence Gilberts 72 brother of Jesse Gilberts died Friday at his Lowes Park Illinois home after a short illness. Services set for 1 p.m. tomorrow at Delehanty Funeral Home Rockford with burial at Willwood Burial Park. Survived by widow Lione and brothers Milo and Jesse. a son died December 8, 1965.
Lola tropical storm killed at least 60 people in Canton, South China, last week and injured many others, visitors from Communist China reported today.
A guide to using Classified ads to meet buyers renters and sellers. It explains how cupid style notices help attract contact and matches in local markets.
August Becker 81 died Saturday in a Madison hospital after a brief illness. Funeral services set for 1 30 pm tomorrow at Mt Horeb Evangelical Lutheran Church with visitation at Gesme Ellestad Funeral home. Becker born in rural Mt Horeb. farmed in German Valley before retiring in 1932. Survived by wife Emma a son Robert Mt Horeb two sisters Mrs Peter Heuser and Miss Marie Becker both of Mt Horeb a brother Robert Madison and a grandchild.
Four pickets protested in front of the White House against the Selective Service deferment of actor George Hamilton. Hamilton is noted as a frequent escort for President and Mrs Johnson's elder daughter Lynda.
Lt. Karl E. Bregenzer U S Navy executive officer reports to U S Naval Facility Antigua for a two year tour and is based at tracking stations for Gemini and Apollo programs. He is 18 years in service and previously based in Key West Florida.
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