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Newspaper
Monroe Evening Times
Location
Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jun 14, 1967
Page
2
The Monroe Evening Times lists subscription rates 35 cents per week by carrier and 12 dollars annually by mail in Wisconsin counties. Office hours are 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. with contact at 325-5101.
Editorial celebrates the rebuilt Swiss style Bandshell in Twining Park after a 1965 Palm Sunday destruction. It notes dedication on June 26 and a Madison Municipal Band concert on June 29, with Cheese Days events to follow. The piece praises community effort by the City Band Lions Club and park staff, urging local participation in upcoming cultural events.
Milwaukee bus riders will pay fare increases up to 33 1/3 percent starting next week after the Public Service Commission approved a new contract with drivers. Adult fares rise from 25 to 30 cents, reflecting added costs for the Transit Co.
Dan Landis, son of Mr and Mrs Eugene Landis Monroe, has left for Waukesha on June 4 where he will again be employed by Aqua Chem Inc for the summer. Landis a fourth year engineering student at the University of Wisconsin is in the research and development department with the firm which studies desalination and purification of water for human use.
Donald H. Ditsworth age 59 of Freeport died in Chicago from an apparent heart attack while driving. He worked at W. T. Raleigh Co. in Freeport since 1926. Survived by Martha his widow James son five grandchildren and Arnold Boeke step brother. Services 1 30 p m Friday June 16 Burke Tubbs Funeral Home Freeport Burial Oakland Cemetery Friends may call after 3 p.m. tomorrow.
Glancing backward to 1957 notes Keith Wilson set to graduate from Amex Iowaite tomorrow. A rabid mouse bite incident is reported in Black Earth Boy. Kenneth Wyss wins calf at judging contest.
Twenty years ago on June 14 1947 Herman D Fritz returned to Green County with a black bear and a grizzly bear from the wilds of Alberta Canada The Monroe Evening Times announced Robert C Dunn as editor Monroe High School class of 1937 planned a reunion chaired by Mrs Herbert Beaupre.
Mrs Florence Stearns Griffin writes from Miami that a quick Monroe visit was wonderful and notes the plane trip. Coryell Brothers and Brownmwen are the successful bidders to Flannagan Bridge over Dougherty Creek. Fred Lengacher's kittenball teams beat Sylvester.
Forty years ago on June 14 1927 Abe Heer aged 64 a well known meat and general provision shop owner died after a sudden illness near Kundert Hardware store Hog market rose by 10 to 15 cents with best lights at 9 30 Guy Helm of Argyle died while helping at a barn raising on the Joshua Reed farm.
Fifty years ago on June 14 1917 Wisconsin proposed a state loan to support government shipping of National Guard units.Chilly weather followed severe storms that damaged Green County areas and Mrs May Luch Singer called a meeting at Lincoln School to organize a local Red Cross program.
Sixty years ago today the Monroe senior class staged two plays at Turner Hall as the final event of commencement weeks. The Central House in Albany reopens with Peter Hildren of Monticello and S A Ranum of Albany as proprietors. South Wayne and Wayne Township electors approve building a village high school by 93 votes.
Reports show a sharp drop in imitation milk sales in April in Arizona, where demand had been strongest, while new products expand in other states. Promotion intensifies in Oregon with gradual availability in Illinois and other areas.
Advice on trimming family grocery bills by replacing fluid milk with nonfat dry milk and choosing affordable proteins. Recommends more stew beef, ground beef, salt pork, sausage, chicken, and fish to stretch meals while maintaining nutrition.
A commentary urges the dairy industry to assess its market position stressing dairy as nutritious and flavorful. It cautions consumers to recognize the value of what they pay for and warns against a prolonged belief in endlessly cheap food.
Community call to action encourages county and state residents to support dairy through collective effort. Emphasizes value of dairy products and urges ongoing commitment to keeping dairy thriving.
About 5,000 Grab Bag of Ideas for Community Promotions and 1,500 TV kits with scripts and on camera materials plus 4,000 Radio Kits have been distributed through state units. Recipe cards releases and B W photographs will be sent to TV stations on the home economics department mailing list this year.
Back Green County calls for a promotional vote to select its community queen. The election invites residents to participate in promoting local dairy products and county pride through a ceremonial title and event.
Seven additional senators endorsed Nelson’s bill to create long term low interest farm loans for young men starting in agriculture. Wisconsin’s William Proxmire joined, proposing real estate and operating loans via the Farmers Home Administration at 4 percent interest. Half the mortgage would amortize over 40 years with the remainder due at 40 years but refinanced.
A rental notice appears in The Monroe Evening Times classifieds inviting readers to lease a spare room. Details such as location, price, and contact method are included in the advertisement for prospective tenants.
Randall L. Golz, 15, of Cable was killed Sunday when he fell from a moving jeep. A Evansville native, he attended Evansville grade school before his family moved to Cable six years ago. Funeral services were held in Cable at Trinity Lutheran Chapel. Surviving are his parents four brothers and three sisters and his grandparents.
Henry W. Doescher 82, retired farmer, died yesterday in a Dodgeville hospital after a brief illness. Funeral at 2 p.m. Friday in Barneveld Lutheran Church. Burial and visitation details noted at Ayers Funeral Home Ridgeway and church. Survived by four daughters Bernice Leuthold, Norman Watrud, Delbert Rikli, Leo Oimoen. four sons Harvey, Wilbur, Alvin, Leo. siblings Glen Monson, two sisters Louis Kelley and Jessie Jones. Wife Helga died in 1946.
Mrs Banford Dahlen 67 died Monday June 12 in Mount Horeb. Funeral services will be held at 1 30 p m the Mt Horeb Evangelical Lutheran Church she belonged to. She taught in Dodgeville and Highland schools and served as Western Dane County supervising teacher for six years. She was a member of the Eastern Star and American Legion Auxiliary. Surviving are her husband a son Richard Tomah a daughter Mrs William Thomas Salt Lake City Utah two brothers Enos Hendrickson Madison and Russell Denver Colorado and eight grandchildren.
U S Air Force pilots reported destroying six more North Vietnamese MIGs on the ground during their ninth strike on the Repair base. The lull in ground fighting continued in South Vietnam with no major combat reported Tuesday.
In a letter to the editor Ray Barth urges creative use of a blank 90 by 18 foot brick wall at the Tenth street entrance for a mural or structure. He recalls Frank Engebretson’s barn murals, warns against civic commercialism, and suggests public input on top three designs before the June 24 deadline.
Leon G. Fernstaedt of 1605 25th Ave left Tuesday evening for active duty with the Armed Services. He will be stationed at Fort Leonard Wood Missouri for his basic training. A 1961 graduate of South Wayne High School he attended Green County Teachers College and served as sports editor of the Monroe Evening Times before joining Rural Mutual Insurance Company of Monroe. He belongs to Company B of Monroe. his wife Jean Schneider and daughter Jodi remain at home during his absence.
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