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Newspaper
Monroe Evening Times
Location
Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1965
Page
2
Editorial reflects on Hal Boyle’s Viet Nam era columns and nostalgic reminiscences of past days. The writer invites readers to enjoy old memories while noting current features differ for those seeking today’s issues.
A reflective piece recalls a bygone era through vivid memories and social quirks. It touches on summer fruit, backyard pools, public beach fashion, royal gossip, postwar wealth growth, home comforts, prohibition optimism, and social norms from college marriages to blind dates.
David Paul Larson, infant son of Mr. and Mrs. John Larson of rural Blanchardville, died shortly after birth at a Dodgeville hospital. Private graveside services were conducted at Graceland Cemetery with Rev. Clif ford Pederson officiating. Saether Funeral Home handled arrangements. Present were Randy, the infant's parents at the farm, and grandparents Mr. and Mrs. Ray Severson, Beassee, and Mr. and Mrs. Ben Larson, Blanchardville.
The Census Bureau reports Wisconsin has the highest state and local tax burden relative to personal income. Madison officials contest the figure noting $55 million overstatements and a $25 million corporate tax shift, and plan to study the new report before deciding on a protest.
Francis M. Fandrick son of Mr and Mrs Frank Fandrick Route 2 has been promoted to Airman second class at K I Sawyer AFB Michigan He works as a data processing machine operator in a unit supporting Strategic Air Command He is a Lane Technical High School Chicago graduate and attended DePaul University Chicago and Northern Michigan University
Seaman Apprentice Jack J. Ault, son of Clifton C. Ault of Route 1, attends the Navy Fleet Sonar School at Key West Florida. He will complete more than 600 hours of classes studying operation and minor maintenance of electronic underwater sound detection devices.
The Tennessee Walking Horse National Celebration takes place in Shelbyville Tennessee during the first week of September each year. The event showcases top gaited horses and draws participants and spectators from across the region.
Rev George O Wirz of Monroe will rector an open house weekend at Holy Name Seminary on High Point Road near Madison. Dane and Grant County residents are invited today and tomorrow to tour the new red brick campus with a 360000 piece Berlin mosaic and a large central altar.
An investigation began after the body of William Prentke, 39, of Carson, was found Friday in the intake of Consolidated Paper Co mill on the Wisconsin River at Whiting.
William Stuckey reports the Capital Fund Drive for Badger Council of Girl Scouts has raised 120000 toward a 187000 goal to buy camp properties and build facilities for Rock Walworth Green County area. Major gifts totaling 30000 plus several 3000 to 7500 contributions signal strong regional support. Plans include Camp Birchwood in Hayward and Camp Medill McCormick near Rockford with limited openings remaining for sessions and day camps.
Mildred D. Collman 61 sister of Miss Pafisy Stoker Blanchardville and Mrs. Oliver Gilbertson Horeb died after brief illness in Rockford where she worked 28 years in the National Lock Co. Surviving include daughter Mrs. Robert White Albuquerque brother J. R. Stoker Albuquerque and four sisters in California Illinois and North Carolina. Services set 1 p.m. Monday at Sundberg Funeral Home Rockford with calling hours 3 to 4 p.m. tomorrow.
Stanley Bowman was elected president of the Add A Million group at a sausage and pancake supper in the Farm Bureau meeting room. Leon Gempeler became vice president and Mrs. Roger Brugger was chosen secretary-treasurer. Outgoing officers included Clifford Essler and Mrs. Wilbert Christen. A family picnic was planned for the July gathering.
All boys and girls up to 12 years of age are invited to join the Monroe Evening Times Bo and Girls' club. Fill out this coupon carefully and mail to the Evening Times Club, Monroe Evening Times, Monroe, Wis. Name
Miss Kathryn Chambers and Miss Roberta Caldwell of Madison are named regional Alice in Dairyland winners and advance as two of sixteen finalists for the state title. T Pfister, a retired Brodhead school administrator, will be honored at ceremonies during the 1955 Wisconsin State Fair in Milwaukee for 34 years of service.
Louis B. Stauffacher of Monroe announces his bid for sheriff as a controversial yet notable local campaign. Visitors night at the armory showcases Monroe’s national guard unit with nearly 300 attendees, marking a high point of public interest in Co. K. The city urges dog owners to leash or confine pets for one week to assist stray dog roundup.
Forty years ago on June 12 1925 Monroe experiences price increases as reported. Clifford Goodman three son of Mr and Mrs Dewey Goodman of Cadiz dies half an hour after admission to Deaconess Hospital from a hemorrhage following illness in January including influenza and recent diphtheria quarantine. First crops of fruit begin arriving on Monroe markets.
Fifty years ago today the park board turned down a petition for golf links at Bingham Park while George O. Pietzsch was re elected president of the board. Meanwhile a Loyal Order of Moose organization was forming here and Lafayette County corn fields suffered extensive white grubworm damage prompting replanting of entire fields.
Armyworms are invading many corn fields in Green County in a spotty pattern. The pests in the small to two inch stage chew leaves ragged and weaken plants leaving green sawdust. Farmers may treat at one pound per acre if a third of plants show moderate to severe injury.
Fritz the Dashund of Greeley, Colorado endures a park across the street where many squirrels taunt him by darting into trees. The dog chases them up five foot climbs before slipping and watching the squirrels descend and restart the chase. Reprinted From Our Dumb Animals.
The document lists new members with their routes or street addresses and joining dates. Included are Keith Roy Meier Route 1 Juda May 31 1962 Michele Ann Minder Route 1 Browntown Dec 30 1962 Carol Jean Bechtolt Route 3 July 18 1964 Peter Steinmann Jr Route 3 June 28 1964 Arla Rae Kundert 2000 17th St Oct 9 1963 Janeen Annette Rackow 2145 16th Ave June 15 1964
More than 100 feet of Conservation Department displays will be shown at Farm Progress Days in Manitowoc from June 17 to 19. An information booth will answer questions about wetland programs forest protection and boat safety. Exhibits include live native birds and animals such as bear cubs raccoon skunk deer fawns porcupine horned owl geese ducks pheasants and quail.
Mounting public pressure and an internal feud led to the resignation of South Viet Nam's four month old civilian government. The move returns power to the military generals in Saigon.
Classified ads provide practical buy and sell options and service listings for daily needs. Readers find jobs housing items and local trades quickly through neighborhood sections and small business notices.
LA CROSSE Seven Explorer Scouts and their leader George Folger paddle three canoes down the Mississippi toward New Orleans. The craft were ordered from Waseca Minnesota and Folger says the canoes will be shipped the last stage of the journey to reach the Panama Canal Zone.
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