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Newspaper
Monroe Evening Times
Location
Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jul 23, 1966
Page
2
The Monroe Evening Times lists its post office filing location in Monroe Wisconsin and notes dates, staff associations, and circulation policy. It outlines subscription rates by carrier and mail within Wisconsin and neighboring Illinois counties, plus office hours and contact number.
The New Glarus Post editor Phyllis L. Anderson argues funds should stay for a local hospital, opposing the Monroe based St. Clare Development Program. The piece notes community ties, cites high cost of a New Glarus hospital, and urges expanding Green County’s existing facilities instead.
The Wisconsin State University at Superior announces Philip Benkert of Monroe has been appointed as a residence hall counselor in the men's residence hall system. He is majoring in geology and minoring in biology, and is the son of Mr and Mrs Clarence Benkert.
Readable notice explains how to use classified ads to meet buyers and renters. It highlights opportunities for sellers and individuals seeking contacts through the newspaper’s classifieds. The tone mirrors a local paper urging readers to place or respond to ads.
Six new DHIA members joined in the last three months: Mike Richtsards Route 3 Monroe, Robert Sporrey Route 1 Monticello, Truman Kittle son Route 3 Mt Horeb, Dean Chambers Route 1 Blanchardville, Larry Stef anik Route 1 Albany, Vincent Gehin Belleville. Five members discontinued testing per the quarterly Green County Dairy Herd Improvement Association report. The April 1966 Wisconsin USDA site report is available at the Green County Agriculture Building.
Dr Francois a New Glarus physician for 40 years died at his home from a heart attack. The same item notes the first polio case reported in the area and Wisconsin's call to spray DDT for Dutch Elm disease. Elm beetles are expected to emerge in southern Wisconsin within two weeks.
The 20 years ago today item notes R H Schoonover overwhelmed with requests for concession space at the fairgrounds. It also reports the death of Mrs Sarah Lyons in Brodhead and announces Alvin Kubbly stating Wyss Cheese plans a world class, ultra modern factory.
30 years ago today F. W. Galle a renowned cheese dealer passes away at age 69. The Mon roe Kiwanis Club plans a picnic in Ludlow Grove west of Monroe with a kittenball game led by Henry Kundert Jr preceding lunch and twilight storytelling. Mr. and Mrs. Leon O Schmidt return from Alaska trip.
Four decades ago on July 23 1926 thousands gathered for the annual Fairfield picnic at the Herman Fritz farm east of Clarno. Tom Tyler and his Buddies in Wild To Go showcased at the Monroe Theatre. Ray Keegan of Monroe reports oats six feet tall. Lillian Chapman 15 of South Wayne dies from a goitre operation at a Freeport hospital.
Fifty years ago on July 23 1916 more American troops were rushed to the Mexican border while primary election concerns were minimal with contests only for sheriff and county clerk anticipated.
Sixty years ago on July 23 1906 Miss Edith Trevitt left for Madison to spend several days. A Fred Trachsel played the pipe organ at the Second Congregational Church in Beloit. Jacob Reger Sr conducted inspections of cheese factories near Stockton Illinois.
Monroe Evening Times carrier Brodhead LaVerne Klitzman will give up his route and needs to train a 12 year old successor immediately. Interested boys should contact him to begin training now.
ORANGEVILLE Times Special The Orangeville Firemen's Mid-Summer Festival is a success with good attendance and ideal weather. The Western Show crowned queen Diane Schurch with runners up Noreen Metz Mollie Albright and Marsha Schneider. Rusty Hagen and Acts provided Friday thrills. The Cole family entertained Saturday with Negro Spirituals and piano solos by Greg Schreiner. Local teens performed organ and piano duos. Tractor pulling results announced by class with winners listed. The Motorcycle Skill Event debuted with prize winners announced.
Notable events on this date include Brigham Young guiding Mormons toward Great Salt Lake Valley in 1847 Roger Sherman dies in 1793 John L Sullivan defeats Kilrain in 1889 Petain trial in 1945 Eisenhower elected Johns Hopkins president in 1956 Elizabeth II names four women to Lords in 1958 and a Maine fishing trawler torpedo explosion off North Carolina in 1965 casualty eight of twelve crew.
James R. Barnes will assume the duties of principal of Brodhead High School on Aug 8. A Walworth High School and Milton College alumnus, he holds a 1965 master's in Educational Administration from the University of Wisconsin and has taught and coached at Cobb, Palmyra, and Brookfield East.
In MEDA Portugal Mrs Mendes Perdigao 50 scolded daughter Georgete 16 for not helping on the farm. Georgete fled and leapt into a river. Her mother and sister Emilio 19 followed to rescue her and all three drowned.
Washington reports a sixteen day air line walkout causing multi million dollar losses in wages and profits. Negotiators could only state it is a sad day as talks remained earth-bound with no agreement on a settlement.
A compact notice lists an individual’s name postoffice address and date of birth with age last birthday recorded for public record. The item appears as a brief genealogical or civil listing typical of local notices.
Members of the Little Hill High 4-H Club met at 10 30 in the Monticello parking lot and visited several members homes to view projects. Jake Lehnherr spoke on The Parts of an Insect at Harold Lehnherr s house. The group then visited Robert Pulfer and Robert Buehl homes, Louis Heiman farm where Richard Heiman demonstrated The Proper Way to Wash a Calf and Russel Heiman spoke on Rabbit Sanitation. David Olson family hosted a picnic at New Glarus Woods and a short business meeting explained fair entries.
Cadiz 4H club won 9 to 7 against Green County Tigers on Monday night at Green County Farm. Girls sang during the game and a cheese and cracker lunch followed. Participants included Debbie Holland Gloria Holland Roumaine Holland Mark Flannery Barbara Marty Larry Marty Kristine Gutzmer Kim Gutzmer Glenda Lawver Joan Lawver Janet Lawver James Lawver Carol Wild Robert Wild Donna Meyer Karen Sellow Kenneth Sellnow Sandy Heiman John Heiman Ilene Schlappi Heidi Schlappi Eddie Schlappi Norma Kaster Dean Kaster Robert Weiss Sherry Weiss Bill Babler James Babler Randy Mellenberger Rita Mellenberger Mrs Donald Sellnow Mrs Eugene Mellenberger Ricky Rhonda Mrs Edward Easter Jerry Lawyer Janeen Grossen.
McConnell Merry Maids hosted the 4 H Achievement with McConnell Home Bureau members as guests. Each 4 H member presented a project talk and displayed crafts. Dianna and Kathy Barker played a clarinet duet Rhonda Shippee performed a piano solo Janice Royer spoke on textile painting. The group presented a Share the Fun skit and lunch was served. A 4 H family picnic is planned for July 31 with location to be announced.
A nostalgic poem frames a county fair scene with a boy and girl and a memory of the midway. The page lists daily names and addresses for July 24 to 30 including Neil Rundle Joe Minder Marie Nelson Larry Knouse Dawn Putnam Roy Schmid Julie Miller Ann Creuzer Carrie Studer Craig Wuthrich Alan Wang Carol Kueng Cathy Goerlitz Jody Christen Laura Coulthard Tyson Gerber Tammie Mayne Jeffrey Watrud Ricky Crooks Diane Bernet Julie Zimmerman Cherrie Paul Kim Wiesenberg David Wenger Jeffrey Jorgerst with towns Brownstown Monticello Janesville Beloit and South Wayne.
Albany pastor Rev. Daniel Mac Donald and family visit en route to Minnesota for a week. Miss Margaret Striker visits relatives in Chatfield. Several residents vacation at Spring Lake Lodge in Ontario. Royal Neighbors host a picnic in Village Park. The Elmer family visits Colorado Springs. S.Sgt. John Schmid to be stationed at McGuire AFB New Jersey after Newport trip. Philip Ringhand joins Navy base in San Diego after East Coast duty. Get there safer in a dependable car. check Classified ads daily.
New members include Bradley Scott Schneeber of 925 26th St on August 28, 1965.
The 98 member Frankford High School choir departed for a 23 day, 36 concert tour of South America. Students raised 55 000 dollars toward the 92 000 dollar trip cost. Poachers killed 50 000 alligators in Florida last year and earned about one million dollars on the black market for hides.
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