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Newspaper

Monroe Evening Times

Location

Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

Jul 27, 1966

Page

2

Perhaps He's Right Bill Smith Seeks Second District Seat

Editorial endorses Bill Smith veteran of Vietnam in race against Democrat Bob Kastenmeier. Smith's self funded trip to Southeast Asia is described as fact finding and nonpartisan, aimed at informing voters about Vietnam policy and national stakes. The piece, while noting Democratic criticism, urges voters to meet Smith and judge his intelligent approach.

Bill Smith Viet Nam Smith Bob Kastenmeier Congress Bill Far East Monroe Evening Times Madison Asia Kastenmeier

Veteran 86-year-old runs for constable in Superior

Alex Arnett, 86, seeks re election as constable in Superior Arizona where he has served as sheriff or constable for most years since 1906. He notes I never killed a man though some were shot up badly in the line of duty.

Add Sinnett Schulz To the Editor

A Monticello Citizen writes that dedication ceremonies for the lake were nice but more names should be added for contributors. The letter highlights Lyle Sinnett and sons and Harold Schulz for hours spent caring for trees cleaning the lake and mowing grass.

Monticello Lyle Sinnett

Ode to an Elm editorial appreciation

Letter from George E. Hafstad, Plant Pathologist at the State Department of Agriculture Madison, thanking the editor for the July 7 Ode to an Elm. Hafstad praises the piece’s beauty and expresses admiration for trees. He offers thanks and wishes peace.

George E. Hafstad Plant Industry Division State Department of Agriculture Madison

Cole Services To Be Thursday

Frank Cole 81 died Monday in a Freeport hospital. Services will be at 2 p.m. Thursday at Cramer Funeral Home Orangeville with Rev. Howard Leech officiating. Burial in Orangeville Cemetery. Survived by widow Emma Rakowska a son Curt a brother Charles and five great grandchildren. He was born August 29 1884 in MacConnell.

Orangeville Frank Cole McConnell Freeport Cramer Howard Leech Curt Charles

Vancouver City Hall Looks Like a Motel

In Vancouver Washington a couple from Walla Walla joked to a city hall desk clerk about motel reservations. The clerk, Billie Sawyer, explained that Vancouver’s new City Hall may resemble a motel in appearance but is not one.

Vancouver City Hall Vancouver, Wash Walla Walla City Hall Billie Sawyer Vancouver

National poster girl chosen to promote measles vaccination

Michael Glass Albany president of Green County Association for Retarded Children announces Kim Fisher of Fort Wayne Indiana as the national poster child for the National Association for Retarded Children. Kim, 10, developed encephalitis after measles and has been mentally retarded and deaf since age two. Her family includes four sisters and a brother. The campaign stresses measles prevention and cites statistics on measles mortality and complications. The U S Public Health Service has secured 1.5 million vaccine doses for 87 immunization projects. Dr Benjamin Spock supports immunization and urges mothers to vaccinate children.

Michael Glass Albany Green County Association For Retarded Children National Association For Retarded Children Kim Fisher Ft. Wayne Ind Kim Engineers’ Department Ft. Wayne City Fisher Bowmar Instrument Corporation Glass U.S. Public Health Service Public Health Benjamin Spock

Motorists urged to use seat belts

Washington government highlights seat belt training from a Public Health Service survey of 1,850 Oakland drivers. Only 28 percent owned cars with belts, two thirds wore them on highways, but one third in city driving. Belt use could save about 5,006 lives annually nationwide.

Washington Public Health Service Oakland Calif

Classified Ads Solve Daily Problems For Thousands

Classified ads fill daily needs with practical solutions. Readers find jobs, services, items for sale, and notices that connect buyers and sellers across communities. The page showcases a spectrum of ads supporting household, business, and personal needs.

Monroe man dies in Stephenson County crash

Ten years ago on July 27 1956 James Kerr age 24 from Monroe dies in an automobile crash in Stephenson County. Monroe is named as the site for the G U G G state convention to be held in September. Mrs S R Greenwald of Monroe celebrates her 89th birthday at home.

James Kerr Monroe Stephenson County G.U.G.G S. R. Greenwald

Two Incidents Reported on Farm and Road in 1946

Twenty years ago today on July 27 1946 Kenneth Blum aged 14 lay unconscious after a fall while helping with threshing at the Delbert Blum farm. Miles Jacobs suffered scalp wounds and a sprained ankle in a motorcycle collision. Milk price tests hit 4.50 per hundred for 3.5 grade an all time record.

Kenneth Blum Delbert Blum Miles Jacobs

Three Decades Past: Heat Stroke Claims Gustave Mohns at 77

On July 27 1936 Gustave Mohns 77 dies from heat stroke. Pharmacist Steve Lentz at Blumers Pharmacy suffers eye irritation from opening mustard oil. Jimmy Braddock and Max Schmeling sign for a September title bout. Mr and Mrs C L Chambers Mrs Myron Stair and son Kenneth depart for Boston and New England trip.

Gustave Mohns Steve Lentz Blumer’s Jimmy Braddock Max Schmeling Mike Jacobs C. L. Chambers Myron Stair Kenneth Boston New England

Repairs begin to restore Armory facilities kick off

Capt. C. A. Schindler states $1,000 is allocated for the repair work. E. B. Rosa to stage a grand gladiolus show at Rosa's Floral Gardens. Mrs. Helga Nichols opens an Mari nello and Gift Shop on the square's east side in Monroe.

C. A. Schindler E. B. Rosa Rosa’s Floral Gardens Helga Nichols Square Monroe

Doctor Conducts Major Operation in Rockford

Dr. R. B. Clark was in Rockford on professional business and in charge of an important operation at the hospital. Mrs. Ray A. Young visits her sister in Janesville. Abe Heers meat market advertises fresh fish. Merchants report a very successful dollar day as stores stay open for the weekly band concert crowd.

R. B. Clark Rockford Ray A. Young John T. Kimball Janesville Abe Heers

60 Years Ago Today Death of 15 year old Harry S Shook

Notice recalls the death of Harry S Shook age 15 at the family home as of July 27 1906. Also mentions Anna and Hannah Gill purchasing the South Side Photo Studio from D S Rodecker and Will Kelley buying the Altmann hand laundry on South Jacobson Street plus Notre Dame advertising a boarding college boasting 18 buildings 75 professors and 800 students with guarantees on study and conduct.

Harry S. Shook Frank Shook Anna Hannah Gill South Side D. S. Rodecker Will Kelley Altmann Jacobson St University of Notre Dame

Columbia Maryland to feature Tivoli style lakefront amusement area

Columbia will be built between Baltimore and Washington Maryland with a lakefront amusement area modeled on Copenhagen's Tivoli. The plan emphasizes recreation and urban design to attract residents and visitors.

Columbia Maryland Baltimore Washington Copenhagen

Clarno Classy Clubbers Meet Opens With Demonstrations

The July Clarno Classy Clubbers meeting led by vice president Renee Schuetz included flag pledges by Steve Fuchs and Sandy Gaukapp, roll call on carried projects, and demonstrations by Schuetz on Idiot's Delight Brecklin on How to Fringe Burlap Sandley on First Dish and Beach on How to Show Pigs. Dan Meier reported on the junior leaders meeting and Nancy Ekum on the fair booth. A potluck lunch followed. Carolyn Woethrich gave a special number and moved adjournment, seconded by Janet Beach, then the group toured the area.

Clarno Renee Schuetz Steve Fuchs Sandy Gaukapp Marilyn Brecklin Janice Sandley Paul Beach Dan Meier Nancy Ekum Carolyn Woethrich Janet Beach

Silverview 4H Club Plans Booth Event at Wilbert Christen Farm

The Silverview 4H Club met at Fairview Community Building with Paul Rieder presiding. Members answered roll call with a safety rule. Donna Beyer spoke on house plants, Steve Mitschele on Junior leaders, John Baebler on poultry, and Cindy Seeholzer played saxophone.

Silverview Fairview Paul Rieder David Trumpy Tom Marty Wilbert Christen Jr

Busy Beavers Belleville Club Tour and Fair Winners

The Belleville Busy Beavers club plans a Sunday tour starting with a noon picnic at Community Park. Members will visit homes with livestock projects. July meeting at Village Hall featured pledges by Ronald Fahey and Larry Ringgenberg. Numerous members earned Stoughton Fair ratings across crafts, sewing, knitting, livestock and cooking, with many firsts and seconds noted for individuals including the Haden, Hageman, O’Connor, Ringgenberg, Severson, Francois, Gehin, Moreland, Stadelman, and O’Connor families.

Busy Beavers Belleville Faye Francois Ronald Fahey Larry Ringgenberg Cheryl Severson Carol Hodel Jim Schneider Gary Hageman Linda Marty Judy Gehin Cindy Stadelman Nancy Haden Richard Gehin Gehin Miller Moreland Stoughton Fair David Fahey Ted Fahey Renae Francois Debra Gehin — Rabbit

Barbara Winter Returns From FHA National Meeting

Warren unit member Barbara Winter has returned from the Future Homemakers of America national meeting in St Louis Missouri at Chase Park Hotel. She participated as a delegate among 1100 representatives from a 600000 member organization and served in the All States chorus.

Barbara Winter Orville Winter Winslow Future Homemakers of America Chase Park Hotel St. Louis Barbara FHA Home Economics College American Home Economics Association All States Chorus

Hiawatha 4-H Club Discusses Fair Booth

The July meeting led by president Delores Indergand opened with the pledge led by Kim Hartwig and the flag salute by Jerry Block. Ron Severson spoke on health and safety medicines while Nathan Schoepfer and Donna Liddicoat presented gardening project talks. Darleen Rufe ner demonstrated freezing peaches. Diane and Debbie Indergand performed several selections on the ac-

Hiawatha Delores Indergand Kim Hartwig Jerry Block Ron Severson Nathan Schoepfer Donna Liddicoat Darleen Rufener Diane Debbie Indergand

Share-a-dish Supper for 4H and Extension Group

Snappy Sna zzers 4H club and mothers plus Buckeye and Orangeville Evening Home Extension members plan a share-a-dish supper on Thursday August 4 at 6 30 p m in the I O C F Hall Orangeville. Bring a dish and own service. Program features style show demonstrations talks on etiquette fair checks and food judging with participants Ramona Eder Patricia Babler Glenn Walker Lynette Aisenbrey Stephanie Pinnow Jeanne Haight Nancy Losey Rose Babler.

Orangeville Buckeye Home Extension Patricia Babler Ramona Eder Cindy Lincoln Dorothy Babler Lynn Walker Lynette Aisenbrey Stephanie Pinnow Jeanne Haight Nancy Losey Rose Babler

Oleus Anderson Dies at 75 in Evansville

Evansville special report says Oleus Anderson, 75, died unexpectedly Monday afternoon in a rooming house. Coroner Richard C. McCall cites an apparent heart attack. A half-brother, John Parr of Evansville, survives. Services set for 2 p.m. Friday at Roderick-Ward Funeral Home. friends may call tomorrow evening.

Evansville Oleus Anderson Rock County Richard C. McCall John Parr Roderick-Ward

Classifieds entice buyers and renters to connect

A compact note promotes using classified ads to bring together people eager to meet buyers, renters, and sellers in a public marketplace. It emphasizes the utility of Classified advertising to attract interested parties.

Jeffery Gerber Rites Thursday

Jeffery Gerber 13 son of Mr and Mrs Gilbert Gerber died after an accidental self inflected gunshot while crow hunting at his grandparents Cambridge farm. His cousin George Evans 13 was present. Funeral at Immanuel Lutheran Church with viewing at Gesme Elistad Funeral Home after 7 tonight.

MT. Horeb Jeffery Gerber Gilbert Gerber Cambridge George M. Evans George Evans Robert Evans Monona Jeffery Mt. Horeb High School Mt. Horeb Immanuel David Vicky Deborah Judith Nancy Susan Evans Justine Gerber Middleton Harold Gerber Sun Prairie Immanuel Lutheran Church Gesme - Elistad

Community Notes Highlight Local Visits And Health Updates

Albany residents share visits with relatives in Manitowoc and New London. Wayne Webb takes two weeks vacation with relatives and plans a move to Hamburg Iowa. Elroy Stearns visits from New London. Grace Mauerman Stearns serves on the New London City Council. Dr D H Partridge and Sam Luchsinger host in New Glarus area. Luchsingers live at the New Glarus Home for the Aged. Mark Schroeder 2 receives pneumonia treatment at St. Clare Monroe. Army buddy reunion for the 185th Anti-Tank draws veterans from multiple states. Julie Jones 11 improves after an appendectomy at St. Clare Hospital. Name and family ties listed throughout.

Wayne CO. Peckham Manitowoc Ben Frank Dennis Ruef la Crosse Wayne Webb E. O. Killingstad C. B. and Q Railroad Hamburg Illinois Tennessee Elroy Stearns New London Eugene Rechsteiner Stearns Grace Bobbie) Mauerman Louis Mauerman New London City Linda St. Clare

Also Mentioned on This Page

Monroe, Wisconsin The Associated Press, Inland Press Association Audit Bureau Circulations and Wisconsin Daily Newspaper League Associated Press City of Wisconsin Stephenson Jo Davies Winnebago Editorial Man Constable Nea Boo AE Sinnett, Schulz Linda Hageman Judy Hageman Carol Marty Lynn Moreland Pat Moreland Danny O’connor Margaret O’connor Mary Jean O’connor Julianne Ringgenberg Kathy Stadelman Trudy Stadelman Greg Wolff Warren Miss Winter St. Louis Municipal Opera Warren High School Doris Balbac Warren Fha Normal Ill Barbara Winter Warren Hiawatha Club Paul L. Frenzel St. Clare Hospital Fischer Petzold Father Kunz Women of the Moose Roy Rhyner Carl Coplien Kenneth Moyer Orville Hawthorne Larry Sitnek Leo von Moos Paul W. Frenzel
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