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Newspaper
Monroe Evening Times
Location
Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1966
Page
2
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The piece argues for changes to city code to protect those facing public accusations without written charges, noting the risk of reputational harm before innocence is proven. It reflects on civil rights, local bigotry, and community unity in Monroe while contemplating the need to maintain inclusivity as social patterns evolve. It ends with a light question about euchre and a Swede joining.
Mrs. Glen E Bolender hosts visitors in Orangeville with trips to Mineral Point and the House on the Rocks near Dodgeville. Open houses in Freeport. numerous Sunday visits involve Obert, Miller, Moyer, Thorn, and Folgate families. Reunions noted at Krape Park Freeport and the Morris and Schwitz homes in Monroe.
Rose Voelkli of Monroe shares a bratzli cookie recipe for Dairy Month. Cream half butter and shortening then sugars and eggs, mix with four cups flour, chill, shape into small balls, and bake using a brazzle iron per iron directions.
Ambrose W. Cosgrove age 57 of Stockton Illinois died in Caters Nursing Home Warren Illinois after ten years residence. Funeral services set for Holy Cross Church Stockton with Rosary service Sunday evening. Burial Holy Cross Cemetery. Survivors include seven brothers Laverne Thomas Peter Warren Woodrow Nora Clement Lyle Francis and four sisters Lena Lena Rock City and Black River Falls Wisconsin.
Lester Bower is named commander of the Stnessy Kuenzi American Legion Post in New Glarus. New officers will be installed at a joint Legion Auxiliaries ceremony in Green County at 8 p.m. on Sunday June 26 in the Legion Home at Monroe.
Mrs. Edna Ruth Johnson 56 of Darlington was found dead in her room at the Madison YWCA yesterday morning by a maid. Asst. Coroner Ernest Ferchland said she died about 1 a.m., apparently of natural causes. She was last seen entering her room Thursday night. Survivors include a son in Michigan.
A 76 year old physical education instructor quits his job at Manitowoc vocational school. Dean Martin and Jerry Lewis plan to formally end their multi million dollar partnership.
A Chicago newspaper reports Americans will reduce their meals over the next 12 months in a bid to slim down. The same paper notes hidden writing on the ransom note associated with the kidnapping and murder of six year old Suzanne Degnan.
Thirty years ago today June 18 New York state prepared to seek a rehearing by the U S Supreme Court on its minimum wage law Congress finished action on the relief deficiency appropriation bill and sent it to the White House.
Two men who robbed Charles Kleeberger in Miami three months earlier sent him back two grain checks from South Dakota they could not cash. The incident notes June 18, 1926 as the date of the recall.
Fifty years ago, on June 18, 1916, a large barn raising took place at the John A. Kubly farm seven miles southwest of Monroe with over two hundred people in attendance.
Citizens subscribe to reorganize the Monroe Military Band as of June 18 1906. Royal Neighbors hold a picnic at Albany. A 20 bus service departs from here for events.
In a Senate floor debate Senator Russell B. Long questioned the necessity of a national Father’s Day. An informal survey showed fathers divided, with Edward D. Disney defending the holiday’s family value and others calling it a commercial merchandising gimmick.
Lt Richard W Gerber arrived from Viet Nam to attend the funeral of his father William Gerber 66 who died Sunday. He came by a second flight after the first was full and reached O'Hare at 2 15 pm then went by car to Monroe Airport. The service was delayed 20 minutes for his arrival. He has up to 30 days leave before returning to Viet Nam.
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Mr and Mrs Dewayne Figi host a post graduation buffet honoring son Matthew L Figi on June 12 in Monroe. He earned a Whitewater State University scholarship and grant, plans to teach elementary education, and works at Krogers. Attendants include numerous local relatives and friends.
Miss Isabelle Mackay age 75, longtime Platteville resident, died after a brief illness in a Platteville hospital. A Platteville State University graduate and retired teacher, she is survived by a sister in Springfield Missouri and a brother in Springdale Pennsylvania. Funeral at Holy Trinity Episcopal Church at 10 a.m. Monday with calling hours after 2 p.m. tomorrow at Thomas Funeral Home.
Alexander Pierstorff 75 of rural Verona died Friday in a Madison nursing home after a long illness. He farmed until retirement two years ago. Survived by two sons Gary Madison and Robert A. at the Verona home a sister Emma Michaels Black Earth and a grandchild. Services set for 1 30 p m Monday at Gesme Ellestad Funeral Home Mt Horeb with calling after 2 p m tomorrow.
Colorado's state tree, the blue spruce, flourishes in high elevations from 8,000 to 11,000 feet, adapting to alpine conditions and contributing to the state's natural heritage.
A story by Carol Lehr features six year old Bill Mullie and his dad on a fishing trip. They travel to a lake, cast lines, and Bill falls into shallow water while chasing a small fish, ending with a humorous twist about a tiny four inch catch.
The Green County Mental Health Association will meet at 7 30 p m Tuesday at Green County Hospital. Members will sponsor a party for the patients in the dining room of the new addition. The Barbershop Chorus will join in group singing. Rev Calvin P Fischer is the association president.
In Chicago's Northwest Side the Puerto Rican neighborhood showed quiet streets after rioting erupted earlier in the week. Local officials urged calm as residents assessed damage and awaited further police action.
Pope Paul VI restricts local bishops to minor exceptions to rules on celibacy marriage age for priests and nuns life in religious orders while reserving to the pope the right to make any major changes. The decree envisions broader bishop participation within Vatican II reforms and takes effect August 15.
A brief musing compares loss to a vanished performance, suggesting truth lies in what vanishes rather than what remains. The piece muses on memory, meaning, and the quirks of reasoning when confronted with absence.
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