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Newspaper
Monroe Evening Times
Location
Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jun 14, 1968
Page
1
A tornado devastated Tracy, killing at least ten people and damaging up to 300 homes. Dozens more are missing, and over twenty are hospitalized. Seven bodies were found after dark, with three more located after daybreak as search and cleanup began.
A wartime camp diary shows unloading in heat at Camp with rain and storms. Soldiers from Monroe learn transport tasks amid new assignments and new names among veterans. Two unit members earn Master’s degrees at the University of Wisconsin during summer camp.
A thunderstorm hit Camp McCoy striking an artillery observation post and injuring nine men in summer training. Two remained hospitalized overnight in good condition. others were treated and released. Names of injured include Spec. 4 Peper and Spec. 4 Schumacher. others treated include Maj. Kruger Capt. Rusche Spec. 4 Draeger and several Milwaukee guardsmen. Training includes riot control studies with civil disturbance drills continuing tonight and Monday.
The University of Wisconsin board of regents increased the 1968 69 operating budget by 15 million bringing the total to 222 164 095. State tax funds cover about 93 million with the rest from fees earnings gifts and grants. Anticipated federal funds may fall nearly 2 million and private gifts could drop 300 000.
This verse previews a vacation mood as planners sketch two weeks of freedom and travel. The piece frames dreaming into concrete plans and the launch of a seasonal break, capturing lighthearted anticipation.
SP4 Dennis R. Mason twenty from Argyle killed in Vietnam on May 28 is laid to rest with full military rites planned at Yellowstone Lutheran Church. SP4 Bill Lee Williams escorts the casket home from Oakland California. Mason male kin and friends gather as funeral set for June 15.
Gerard Stricker and William Henkleman, Monroe High School seniors, depart June 27 for Colombia under the International Fellowship Inc. program. Stricker will live with the Arragas family in Bogota for ten to twelve weeks. Henkleman with the Arbelaez family in Manizales. They will attend local schools and join a two week Caribbean trip. Ellen Gordee joins another student on the Latin America summer plan as part of a Monroe outreach to exchange students in North Adams, Massachusetts. A separate notice reports Marine Pvt. John Elsing wounded in Vietnam, linking him to Monroe-area families through kin.
Paul Joseph Dubach Jr a 12 year old from Warren Illinois died from a head wound after reportedly taking an automatic pistol from a home and firing. Coroner James Furlong continues the investigation as five siblings were home. He was an expected eighth grader at Warren School and is survived by his parents a brother and three sisters and grandparents. Funeral services are set for St Ann s Church in Warren with a Rosary service tonight at Bartelt Funeral Home.
Albany officials announce a Sunday Fun Day at Albany Legion Park hosted by McDermott Stein dorf American Legion Post. The event includes a 11 30 a.m. barbecue, a 2 30 p.m. Rock Aqua Jays water ski show, and a tribute to 93 year old barber N Roy Bowman who remains active. Concession stands operate and park access is free. The grounds were recently renovated with tree removal grass plots a sand beach and river bottom.
In Brown Town eight contenders contest the Dairy Queen vote. Names include Martha Boynton Cindy DeVoe Janet Lawyer Deborah Leuzinger Marcia Lueck Donna Meyer Marcia Wells and Carol Wilde. Purchases at Maddrells Vincent s Grossens Tavern and three cheese factories drive votes. New York stocks ease after record volume.
Monroe park officials report four more small maple trees damaged at Twining Park last night. Ronald Barribeau, park and recreation director, says total trees lost to vandalism this month exceed 12 and no auto tracks are visible, indicating intentional hand destruction.
Highway 81 is closed between Monroe and Jordan Center for bridge repair and painting northwest of County Trunk J. A detour via Highway 11 and County Trunk M will be used for the next three weeks.
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