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Newspaper
Monroe Evening Times
Location
Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jun 13, 1960
Page
2
The piece urges a meaningful Flag Day observance as Hawaii joins the Union, stressing the flag as a symbol of liberty and democracy. It notes limited formal programs and calls for widespread display of the Colors, especially in Monroe's downtown area, as the best tribute.
An editorial from Dairy Record denounces taxes on cheese held for aging in warehouses under the personal property tax. It cites Minnesota’s repeals and Wisconsin vetoes, arguing the tax harms cheese producers and undermines local economic growth by shifting costs to the industry. It urges exemption to avoid penalizing the dairy sector and discourage new investment.
Four students completed credit courses at Platteville State College after 18 weekly Saturday sessions. Gail Brecklin Lucille Alexander Leysetta Nyman and Harold Mohns will teach again this fall at Orangeville Harrison Juda Poplar Grove and Spring Grove Township schools.
June 13 1920 the Republican convention nominated Warren G Harding for president with Calvin Coolidge named as running mate after Lowdens bid. Kellar notes. A cemetery road motorcycle accident injures Fred W Heer and a Monroe delegation attends Capt B F Frees funeral at Whitewater. Mrs Robert Guthrie dies at 75 in Sandy Utah.
The Monroe Jehovah's Witnesses and study groups from Albany Brodhead and Monticello plan a two day training program in Richland Center starting Friday. Richard A Kneifel says the program aims to equip the preaching fellowship to teach. About 900 delegates from 18 congregations in northern Illinois and southern Wisconsin attend. The convention will be at the Richland Center city auditorium.
Mr and Mrs Keith Wunschel and their son Alan have moved to Hemet California Keith works for his uncle Milford Reed who runs an electrical appliance store in Hemet Rob ert Wunschel Keiths brother works in Madison and a Madison roommate Homer Weidman are on a western tour The family will visit Hemet after stops at the Black Hills Oklahoma and New Mexico In Albuquerque they will stay with Dr and Mrs John Swartz an uncle of Robert On return they will visit Gene Shelton attending school in Oklahoma
Miss Marjorie Klassy, a Elmhurst College BA graduate, will teach elementary school in Lancaster, Pennsylvania this fall. She is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Sam P. Klassy. graduation attendees included her parents and relatives.
A brief classified notice highlights how a simple ad can connect job seekers and opportunities. It emphasizes the reach of classifieds in guiding readers to employment, rentals, or services. The piece underscores practical steps to craft effective ads and attract attention.
A compact recipe uses toasted rice cereal butter shredded coconut chopped nuts and brown sugar. Mix and spread half in a pan then layer with vanilla ice cream, top with the remaining cereal, freeze until firm and cut into squares.
Miss Susan Blumer daughter of Mr and Mrs Harold A Blumer will depart Saturday from Boston for London to meet friends from Maine. The party plans a grand tour through England Scotland the Continent visiting Belgium Germany France and Italy with a July Oberammergau Passion Play and relatives in Zurich Switzerland.
Miss Merri Jillene White daughter of Mr and Mrs E White Janesville became the bride of Stuart Ronald Bjork son of Mr and Mrs George Bjork Brodhead Saturday at 7 30 p m in St Peters Lutheran church Janesville Reverend Irvin Suby officiated The couple left for Hawaii where they will reside
A 1957 graduate of Brodhead High School has become a second class petty officer in the United States Navy. He follows a proud local tradition of service and discipline, reflecting years of dedication and training within the armed forces.
Rev W J Stuckey officiated the baptism of his grandsons James Michael son of Paul and Mrs Stuckey Fr Wayne Indiana and Daniel Russell son of Russell and Mrs Reuter at Swiss United Church of Christ. Sponsors for James Michael were Robert Stuckey and Mrs Arnold Kebhrk Jr and for Daniel were Mrs Albert Elmer and Paul Stuckey.
Mrs West chaired the Bennett family reunion at Lake Delton with Mrs Wes Engles assisting. Attendees included Mr and Mrs Elmo Anderson of Sioux Falls visiting Mrs Engels and staying at the West home. The 1961 reunion is planned for Recreation Park in Monroe.
Miss Doris Ann Williams and Richard V. Knezel of Brodhead wed yesterday at 2 30 p m in Brodhead Methodist church with Rev. Wilbur Leatherman officiating. The wedding party included sister bridesmaids and relatives. the couple will reside at 524 Marigold Drive Madison Mobile Homes Park Madison.
Monticello residents learn of an annual mother-daughter tea hosted by the Women’s Guild of Zwinglie. The event in Fellowship Hall features a program planned by Miss Rose Stauffer and Miss Irene Marty including piano, prayer, scripture, pantomime The Autobiography of a Church Pew, and vocal solos. Attendees include Rev J Allan Mittler and many named local participants.
Margaret Kammerer coordinates with Mrs. Ted Zurbuchen serving as Christian Service chairman for refreshments. Dining room duties go to Mrs. M. E. Lynn and other circle presidents. Tickets are managed by Mrs. John Zimmerman and Mrs. Joe Voegels.
A student parent picnic for the 1960 61 High School Exchange will be held at 630 p m Wednesday June 22 at the Recreation Park shelter house In case of rain it will move to the high school room The event aims to acquaint parents with exchange members and program goals Monroe and Wilmington Del will engage in the exchange project this coming term Officers will meet this week to form committees Bob Jones was omitted from the prior student listing in the exchange program.
A geographic claim states Asia exceeds the combined land area of North and South America. Further verification needed from authoritative maps.
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