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Newspaper
Monroe Evening Times
Location
Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jun 01, 1966
Page
2
Monroe Evening Times lists office hours from 8:30 am to 5 pm and phone number 325-5101. Subscription rates are 35 cents weekly by carrier in Monroe and 10 dollars per year by mail in Wisconsin and Stephenson County, with outside the area billed in advance.
Marjorie Miley reported from the New Glarus Hotel on a Wiscon sin Press Women gathering. Her Manitowoc Herald Times column Society Spindle described the weekend as a delightful experience and highlighted Swiss village hospitality in Green County.
The Two Rivers Reporter society editor and I toured New Glarus Wisconsin during a Wisconsin Press Women spring meeting. We explored a rebuilt Swiss village with authentic displays and a replica cheese factory, guided by Mr Freitag. The New Glarus Hotel famed Robbie’s Yodel Club hosts yodeling and flag throwing with owner Robert Schneider a Zurich native who settled in 1956. The menu featured Beef Fondue Bourguignonne with beveled fondue forks and hot oil cooking.
Guests enjoyed a fondue meal with seven sauces alongside Roesti potatoes browned with Swiss cheese and onions. Dessert featured Swiss Coffee Royal with ice cream whipped cream and schnapps. Dick Leonard, Milwaukee Journal editor, gave the after dinner talk amid Swiss yodeling entertainment.
Glancing Backward from June 1 1956 reports the City Planning Commission voting unanimously to recommend to the City Council denial of the county petition for a jail on land next to the highway shops. Curtis Wagner is valedictorian and Wesley Falk salutatorian at Monroe High School.
On June 1 1946 President Truman states that no one person or group will control the country The Senate approves a diluted version of Truman emergency labor program reflecting postwar policy shifts and congressional compromise.
Thirty years ago today June 1 1900 Harry H Wells a Monroe man who vanished in late January was located in Phoenix Arizona and is now on the way home An elderly Darlington woman is found dead near a bonfire in her yard her clothes having ignited from the flames
Wind and rain storm leaves farm buildings fields and trees damaged and wires down. Asa K Bartlett admits starting a bomb two years ago that killed August Krubaeck his daughter and her fiancé per alleged confession.
The item notes that on June 1 1916 President Wilson decides American forces cannot withdraw from Mexico at that time Wagner and Bauman win the contract to build the Immanuel EUB Church.
The Wisconsin State Tax Commission declares the final 1906 railroad property assessment. railroads will pay more. Monroe High School will send a 10 member team to the Janesville field meet.
A government review shows farmers earned upwards of $50 million from last July 1 to March 31 for storing price support commodities on farms. Corn wheat sorghum grain and oats were the main items. The Agriculture Department extends crop year price support loans on grains stored on farms to manage supplies and aid future needs. The rates align with those paid by commercial warehouses.
A Zion reader describes weekly activities organized by the Zion Park Board. Bus trips to Florida, flower garden visits from Zion to Chicago and Milwaukee, school plays, a Junior Band, a 100-student fashion show, a free banquet for 160, and ongoing club gatherings are highlighted. The letter notes past residence in Monro e and current address in Zion Illinois.
The Zilmer- Riley Unit No 84 of the American Legion Auxiliary extends gratitude to the Monroe Evening Times staff for publicity that aided their Poppy Day event on Friday May 27 1966. President Edith West expresses thanks.
John C. McElhaney, chairman, thanks editors and staff of Monroe Kiwanis Club for excellent publicity of the 1966 Antique Show. He credits ongoing success and public enjoyment to the publicity and asks to thank others who assisted.
A senior club with about 250 members aged 60 to 92 meets weekly in the library recreation room. They clip verses and editorials from the Daily Doggerel by Clair R Munns and share a lunch while listening to a 35 year old leader arrange programs from 10.
Services for Mrs Betsey G Barber 84 Madison who died Sunday at home of an apparent heart attack were held at 2 p m at Joyce Funeral Home Madison She was born Mt Horeb and had lived in Madison for 60 years Her husband Arthur died in 1956 Survivors include son Morris Barber two grandchildren three sisters Mrs Emil Sorenson Mrs T E Hilsenhoff Miss Alice Bjelde Monroe and two brothers Issac Bjelde Mr Horeb and Ed Bjelde Madison Burial was Forest Hill Cemetery Rev J D Rice officiated
Roderick Becker of Belleville earned the Bachelor of Arts degree at Ripon College during the commencement exercises held Sunday May 22. He is the son of Mr and Mrs Claude Becker of Belleville.
Reader Edna A. Janke of Monroe praises the newspaper's daily doggerel feature. She notes it is the first item she seeks and appreciates the varied topics covered since the feature began.
Max S Mitchell 46 of Tucson died of an apparent heart attack during a cattle roundup at Bryce Brothers Cattle Ranch in the Gila Mountains eight miles from Pima Arizona. He previously lived in Nogales and was survived by wife Verla and four daughters. Burial was in Tucson Memorial Park after services in Tucson.
Rolland E. Karlen announced the Monroe Jaycees Memorial Day Barbecue at the Fairgrounds sold out with 1200 half chickens. He noted crowds formed noon to 12:30, leaving some patrons unable to eat and suggested more chickens or varied arrival times next year.
Services were held at Centenary Methodist Church in Shullsburg for Mrs. Eda Deneen a long time resident who died Monday at Cuba City Medical Center Burial followed in Mineral Point Cemetery She was the widow of E A Deneen former principal of Shullsburg schools Survivors include her daughter Mrs Marvin Rusch of Milwaukee and sister Mrs Mary Botsford of Shullsburg.
Mrs Mollie Swift aged 75 of Benton died Sunday at a Cuba City hospital. Funeral services were conducted at 9 a m in St Patrick’s Catholic Church. She survived by six daughters including Mrs Elmer Hudson Beloit and Mrs LaVerne Welter Rockford Ill.
Gus Williams of Waukesha Minn Mrs Leon Shay of Freeport Ill Mrs Orrin Smith of Marion Ia and Mrs Eugene McCarthy of Benton announce a son Raymond with 47 grandchildren and 26 great grandchildren indicating a large extended family across several states.
Goodwill Industries plans a 25 percent expansion this year to aid disabled men and women. A 30 percent increase in surplus material tonnage is needed. A Monroe pickup will occur Friday June 3 for usable clothing and housewares. call 325-3488 to arrange. Over 170 served last year, targeting 200 this year. more than 100 handicapped are on payroll.
A mobile truck event stops in Judo on Friday June 3. Interested persons may contact Miss Inez Weaver at 934-5380 for details.
Cheryl Marty 17 and Kathy Marty 11 of Verona Route 2 sustained cuts and bruises when their car hit a North Western freight engine at the Seminole Highway crossing yesterday at about 2 30 pm. They were treated at Madison General Hospital and released. Cheryl said she saw the train too late to stop. Crossbar warnings exist. train whistle was blowing per Officer Walter Von Allman.
Ottawa imposes higher income taxes effective today for most workers above the lowest paid bracket as part of measures to fight inflation and ease price pressures nationwide.
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