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Newspaper
Monroe Evening Times
Location
Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jun 09, 1966
Page
2
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An editorial farewell to a Wisconsin northwoods trip. The author praises muskies, lakes, and wilderness from Hayward to Lake Superior, recalling Gordon McQuarrie and the tranquil lure of the region while humorously warning that giant mosquitoes, woodticks, and bears would deter any reader.
A major school planning seminar is set for Friday June 10 on the Madison campus of the University of Wisconsin. About 1500 school officials are invited to participate including Leo Hiffiker formerly of Monroe and a member of the policy board at UW Research and Development Center for learning and re education, and D J Huenink Monroe School District administrator.
A friend reports widespread yard damage from tulips ripped from curbsides to a maple tree broken on a nearby property. Reflectors torn from driveways and a car rolled down a slope after brakes were released, causing fear and property loss across the countryside and town.
Merlin Cherry 58, area farmer, died unexpectedly Tuesday night at home after a brief illness. Funeral services set for 10 am tomorrow at St. Matthew's Church, burial in church cemetery. Rosary to be recited tonight. Surviving widow Jennie, four daughters, two sisters, a brother, and nine grandchildren. Callers may visit O'Flahrity Funeral Home.
Terry Miller son of Mr and Mrs Wayne Miller graduated from Wisconsin State University at Platteville on Saturday. His brother in law Larry Cline also earned a Bachelor of Science at Northern Illinois University DeKalb. Mr and Mrs Wayne Miller and Kathy attended the Platteville event.
President Eisenhower's doctors report the operation a complete success as Secretary Dulles warns that Russia is mounting a gigantic effort to build up its military establishment. The remarks come a decade after the president's health event.
Twenty years ago today on June 9 a Brodhead youth died and his mother remained in critical condition after a kerosene stove exploded. A House Foreign Affairs committee row was ending publication of a report critical of Russia's policies toward neighboring nations behind the iron curtain.
30 Years Ago Today June 9 1936 reports Albany road Highway 59 to receive blacktop surfacing this season. Herman Langworthy from Kansas City was selected by London leaders at the Republican convention to head the resolution committee drafting the party platform.
40 Years Ago Today June 9 1926 Rev Thomas Dempsey of St Victor s Catholic Church will have his golden jubilee of priesthood tomorrow has been here 34 years.
Fifty years ago on June 9 1916 Mr and Mrs Otto Kundert planned to leave for Boston Massachusetts to attend the National Hardware convention. A Children's Day program was also scheduled at Union Church.
Sixty years ago today on June 9, 1906 condensed milk began selling in Boston and San Francisco while Stage Turner Hall underwent enlargement.
The Commercial Telegraphers Union's national strike idled about 250 people in Wisconsin, including 125 in Milwaukee and 20 in Madison. Western Union offices in Milwaukee, the state capital, and Green Bay are among those closed.
Albany Times Special reports the village board ended the trial Sunday tavern hours from 1 to 5 p m after petitions and letters opposing the plan. Police improvement letters sent to the police committee. A $300 recreation program approved for four to six weeks with Mrs Eravin Coplien supervising arts and crafts for children from first grade through high school.
Bert Chapman a pioneer Darlington garage operator and carpenter died after a long illness at Memorial Hospital. He leaves a son Van a sister Bessie of Oakland Calif and one grandchild. His wife died in 1931. Services are set for 1 30 p m tomorrow at Snares Funeral Home with friends invited.
Gregg Rhinehardt son of Mrs Helen Rhinehardt joins 40 University of Wisconsin students for the Engineering Camp at Taylor Lake in northern Wisconsin from June 5 to July 16. The group will conduct field work and surveying. Gregg will be a UW engineering senior this fall.
The New Glarus Aerie Fraternal Order of Eagles drill team initiated a large class at Beloit Sunday. Team members include Reginald Duerst Robert Zuber Jacob Wettach Henry Ott and Alvin Fiez.
A taxpayer blasts the county for surveying and acquiring farmland at 325 an acre from Trunk B to Browntown. They allege unequal appraisal, accuse the Highway Commissioner of planning a roadside ditch rather than a road, and question why farmers and Browntown Lumber Co. aren’t consulted. The letter complains of hidden costs and lack of county board outreach.
Nineteen Browntown High School students earned perfect attendance for the 1965 66 term. Freshmen include George Hartman Beth Slotten Jim Webber Scott Wills and Margaret Reuter. sophomores Kathy Busch and Debbie Iverson. juniors Arnold Kehrli Kris Kubly Dave Owen Paulette Paulson Dave Richert Margaret Schneieder Richard Schroeder and Barb Thacker. seniors Diana Alderman Barbara Aslakson and Greg Bauer.
Lyle Sickinger secretary presented Wisconsin Day at Mooseheart during Monroe Moose Lodge session. Roger Severson spoke on the Firemen's party and Ted Schmiedlin on the steak fry. Activities co chairmen Fed Ott and William Smith planned the annual Moose family picnic for summer. Refreshments were served.
Brown town students Richard H. Stube of Route 1 and Karl A. Drye both earned bachelor of science degrees in agriculture as part of 3,600 candidates at the University of WisconsinJune commencement.
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