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Newspaper
Monroe Evening Times
Location
Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jun 16, 1965
Page
2
The Monroe Evening Times announces its second class matter status in Monroe Wisconsin under the 1879 Oct Congress. The paper lists memberships with The Associated Press Inland News Service and related audit entities as part of its news dispatch affiliations.
Editorial lauds Swiss Bell Episode at Truax Field and a luncheon at Madison Hoffman's House. It highlights Rudy Burkhalter and Pat Easter, praises press coverage, urges buy of Cheese Days buttons, and promotes Sept 18 19 festival with drum and bugle corps at Holyoke Field.
Key events noted include Abraham Lincoln accepting the Republican nomination for Illinois senate in 1858 with his famous quote. Also cited are the League of Nations public meeting in 1920, Roosevelt's 1933 NRA code decree, Petain in 1940, the 1941 State Department action, the 1955 Sidon submarine tragedy, and a 1964 earthquake in northern Japan with casualties.
A vintage recipe card outlines Orange Ginger Bread mixing 2 cups flour ½ tsp ginger ½ tsp cinnamon 2 tsp soda 1 egg ½ cup melted butter 1 cup molasses 1 large orange juice and rind ½ cup hot water. Bake 30 to 40 minutes at 350 degrees in a 9 by 13 pan.
A simple lemon cream pie recipe uses condensed milk and lemon juice beaten with whipped cream. A crust made from graham crackers, sugar, and melted butter is baked briefly, then filled and chilled. Recipe credited to Mrs. Frank Hartwig of Route 4 Monroe.
Daniel W Relph 85 brother of Joseph Relph Brodhead died yesterday at his Verona home after a long illness. Services 1:30 p.m. tomorrow Fitch Lawrence Funeral Home Madison Rev Frank Efird Luther Memorial Church. Friends may call at the funeral home. Surviving are brothers Harry Madison George Beloit John Florida and sisters Mrs Fred Kidd Florida and Mrs Alice McKillips Beloit.
Louis E. Driscoll, 78, retired Benton miner, died unexpectedly Monday at his Benton home. Services set for 2 p.m. tomorrow at Benton Methodist Church. Burial plans and visitation at Milner O’Flaherty Funeral Home. Survived by wife Mrs Roger Humk ers, son Paul of Biloxi Mississippi, and seven grandchildren.
The State Department of Agriculture lists 22 finalists for the 18th Alice Dairyland contest to be held June 24 to 28. Most finalists are college students. three days of interviews and civic events precede the crowning to promote agriculture and goodwill. Finalists span regions 1 through 11 with names and hometowns including Pamela Carlson Ashville and Jane Ann Netz Blue River, among others.
Mrs. Melvin Cotham of New Glarus drives off Highway 69 and ends in a creek bed a mile and a half south of town but suffers no serious injuries. Monroe County National Guard holds a division review for dignitaries and public at Camp McCoy on June 18 starting at noon.
June 16 1940 marked the wedding of Miss Phyllis Sullivan to Leo Flanagan in Green County. Five of the 14 Green County 4H members who sang with the all state chorus in Madison were chosen for a state fair chorus. The five are Arlene Pick Henry Pick Jr Mary Alice Dunwiddie Lillian Anderegg and Betty Kueng Juda. Free day at Recreation Park pool drew 586 entries.
On June 16 1925 Monticello faces jail crowding as Village Marshall Fred Jordan reports another busy night. The jail can hold two detainees but more space is required. Also notes 50 bullheads planted in county streams and Borden milk patrons receive a ten cent per hundred raise ahead of locally announced Chautauqua from June 30 to July 4.
Royal Air Force hero Paul Pearson mailed back his M B E in protest at the Beatles receiving the same honor. He says the award was a political ploy pushed by Prime Minister Harold Wilson and devalues war service. Hector Dapis, ex Canadian MP, also rejected his insignia for the same reason. The Beatles earned the honor in the queen's birthday list amid controversy.
Matthew J Brady of 1754% 17th Street attends the Summer Science Institute for high school science and math teachers at Illinois Wesleyan University Blooming ton Illinois from June 14 to August 6. Sponsored by the National Science Foundation. Courses carry college credit and students may earn a Master of Science Teaching degree after three summers.
WAUKESHA Wis After nearly half a century business is still booming for George Goetsch 81 A licensed blaster he blows up unwanted river ice jams rock deposits farm silos blocking suburban developments For him it is hobby habit and profit A tall big boned man with large hands he has never had an accident If you had one it would just be one good one he says Retired from his regular job as a custodian Goetsch continues to work with expressions ranging from a single pound for some projects up to a ton for quarry and rock work
Fifty years ago on June 16 1915 reports say Monroe electric light nearly meets standard. Saloonkeepers petition for an extra hour on July 3 for business. Stanley Beach injured after being thrown by a horse. Another German air raid reported on the coast of England. Dial 325-516 for an act taker today.
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