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Newspaper
Monroe Evening Times
Location
Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jun 09, 1967
Page
2
The Associated Press and regional bodies including the In land Daily Press Association and Wiscon sin Daily Newspaper League are cited in circulation audits. AP News and other agencies are referenced as part of the newspaper network.
The Madison Hall of Fame banquet, co sponsored by the Madison Pen and Mike Club and the Bowman Sports Foundation, drew hundreds to honor inductees and recognize contributions to Wisconsin sports. Judge Robert Cannon praised Milwaukee and Wisconsin for shaping baseball while lamenting Vietnam era contrasts. Charlie Grimm received high tribute, and Milt Bruhn won the 1967 Good Guy Award amid a year of tough Badger seasons.
The piece recalls Milt Bruhn at the Wisconsin Hall of Fame dinner as fans give a strong ovation. Governor Warren Knowles attends as sports dignitaries mingle, signaling memories of Badger athletics and past glory.
Aloysius F. Statz 73 died after a long illness in a Madison hospital. He was WWI veteran, member of the American Legion and St. Ignatius Church with Holy Name society. Survived by widow Kathleen Blum, two sons Michael Verona and Timothy in the Navy, three daughters Judith Madison Jennifer and Joni, a sister and two brothers. Funeral 10 a.m. tomorrow at St Ignatius Church with Rosary at 8:30 tonight.
Glancing backward ten years, Audrey Holtshopple, formerly of Monroe, was installed as president of the Wisconsin State Medical Assistants Society. The Swiss Cheese Open drew top amateur and pro golfers, with Monroe’s foursome of James Forbes John Grode Eddie Goecks and T Chester Becker among the 25 teams expected to tee off.
On June 9 1947 under Mrs Marian Tschudy Eastern Star members enjoyed a delightful program by their children at the Mason ic Temple. In a Monroe City Council special meeting aldermen voted to keep the current allocation of state funds from the gasoline tax unchanged.
Thirty years ago today Governor LaFollette signs a bill requiring two years of training beyond high school for teaching certificates in all common schools. Mrs. John Ivey’s piano pupils prepare a recital at 8 tonight in Union Church.
Banners for the Lindbergh homecoming were produced at the New Glarus embroidery factory marking the 40th anniversary of his return from Europe. The item reflects local industry involvement in the celebration and commemorates the event dated June 9, 1927.
Fifty years ago on June 9 1917 residents protested a Monroe gas plant as unreasonable. The firm would abandon Monroe operations if forced to relocate. General John Pershing was presented to King George V at Buckingham Palace.
On June 9 1907 a bill to let the Green County judge hold court once a month in Brodhead is postponed again as opposition grows in the Assembly. Police Chief W O Blunt reports all saloons fully complied with the City Council Sunday regulations.
A letter to the editor praises utility workers who read meters inside homes. The writer commends their trustworthiness and urges homeowners to keep doors open to avoid extra trips. The note ends with a sign off from the wife of one of the workers.
A reader lauds an editorial on the Kellett bill, urging legislators to avoid a polluted marriage between Senate and Assembly actions. The writer notes many legislators are undecided with Republicans pressured to adopt an Assembly form, but argues there is no immediate crisis requiring passage.
Leo H Ott, 76, of Columbus, a retired farmer and St. Jerome's parish member, died after a long illness. Survived by widow Louise Gross, children Le on Ott, Wilmer Ott, Mrs. LaVerne Dohm, Mrs. Carol Noel, 11 grandchildren, two brothers Henry and Otto, all of Columbus or nearby. Funeral 10 a.m. Saturday at St. Jerome's. Jones Funeral Home in Columbus. parish Rosary 8:30 tonight.
The British group of 48 citizens traveling with 22 house trailers left Washington yesterday for a cross country tour to see American life. They will arrive at Goose Island County Park near La Crosse Saturday, spend the night, and continue toward Santa Rosa, California, by July 2. The trip is sponsored by the Wally Byam Foundation.
Mrs Gladys C Wagner 58 Beloit mother of Betty Hartwig of Juda died yesterday in Beloit hospital after a long illness. She was grandmother of Linda Hartwig one of nine Juda High seniors killed in the New Orleans jet plane crash. She was born September 19 1908 in Orfordville as Gladys Steininger. Survived by son Donald Beloit three daughters Mary Arlene Mounts Pacentia California Dorothy Ellsworth Cedar Rapids IA and brother Harry Steininger Reedsburg. Burial Floral Lawns Beloit Cemetery Rev Zeppel to officiate. Chapel services 1:30 pm tomorrow with viewing tonight.
Democrats gather in La Crosse for a two day state convention to unite varied views under shared principles. Resolutions on Vietnam are debated as Gaylord Nelson and William Proxmire prepare to speak with Mondale slated to address the final session. Richard Cudahy of Milwaukee is expected to be elected state chairman.
Evansville special obituary for Erle L. Courtier 79 retired farmer native of Rutland Township Rock County member of Cooksville Masonic Lodge survived by widow Esther Sweet two sons Donald Madison and Rodney Evansville a daughter Mrs Robert Miller and sister Mrs William Leeder seven grandchildren services at 2 p.m. tomorrow Baptist Church with Masonic rites at 8 p.m. at Allen Funeral Home closure after 7 tonight
Consolidated Foods Corp announces it will acquire Graber Manufacturing Co of Middleton Wisconsin for stock with a market value around 11.5 million dollars.
Monroe Board of Education conducts a regular meeting at the junior high school. Topics include building fund bills, staff contracts for 1967 68 and approval of substitute pay, potential course cuts and summer duties, expansion sketches, special education program status, and a May 10 1967 special meeting to discuss scholarships civil defense drills and public information.
Los Angeles police seek a thief who took 10 keys that unlock parking meters in the county. Floyd W. Gary, 29, a parking meter collector, reported his panel truck stolen from an intersection. the vehicle contained $400 in change.
A Lake Wales reader asks to reprint Dear Abby safety guidance for teens. The FBI director J Edgar Hoover outlines ten cautions about reporting impropriety, avoiding risky blind dates, staying with crowds, dressing modestly, and avoiding hitchhiking to prevent encounters with sex criminals.
A booklet titled How to Have a Lovely Wedding by Abby offers guidance. The notice directs readers to send one dollar to Abby at Box 69/00 in Los Angeles California 90009 for the booklet.
The body of Helmer Gunem a 59 year old Manitowoc barber and well known bowler was found on the shore of Lake Michigan. Coroner Dr Theodore Teitgen ruled the death a drowning with the body in the water about an hour before discovery.
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