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Newspaper
Monroe Evening Times
Location
Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jun 19, 1962
Page
2
An editorial recalls a Saturday night riot by college youths in Elkhart Lake. Police halted a three block surge as revelers hurled beer, vandalized property and ignored officers. The piece urges stronger measures to deter future outbreaks.
Wisconsin's split Legislature opened a special session on reapportionment amid partisan tensions. GOP lawmakers attacked federal judges who suggested the session while Gov Nelson and Attorney General Reynolds faced criticism for pursuing redistricting, seen as advancing political aims beyond electors' rights.
The 10 years ago note recalls Gen. Eisenhower pledging a 15 percent tax cut and a balanced national budget if he wins the presidency, while President Truman faces a steel strike and political tensions. Also reported are 4-H speaking winners Loletta Roderick and Judith Lee, a new church dedication near Orfordville, and various historical notices.
Fifty years ago in June 1912 Taft reportedly hoped Roosevelt would bolt the convening session as Teddy forces clash for leadership. Martha Zimmerli is valedictorian while 38 graduates receive diplomas at Turner Opera House. Monroe Union School District calls an annual meeting for July 1 at the high school to elect directors and approve the budget.
The passage notes Gov Nelson and Atty Gen Reynolds faced an opportunity they themselves had effectively left inviting. It frames their actions as a political maneuver rather than a critique of policy.
Mrs Glenn Wright 74 died Saturday in Neillsville while visiting relatives. Funeral services were in Orfordville at Silvernahorn Newcomer funeral home with burial in Bethel cemetery Center Township. Survivors include four children two sons and two daughters a brother and a sister.
Donald Klassy 51 of Madison died after a Sunday crash on Highway 113 near Westport. Funeral services will be at Zentner funeral home New Glarus at 1 30 p m with calling after 10 30 a m. Moose Lodge services will be held at Schroeder funeral home Madison. Burial is in New Glarus cemetery. He worked at Research Products Corp Madison. Survived by a daughter Deanne three sons Stephen Joseph Romaine a sister Mrs Walter Blumer and two brothers Virgil Norman. He was alone in the car.
Miss Marlene Riley daughter of Mr and Mrs Mark Riley formerly of Monroe and granddaughter of Mr and Mrs Charles Krueger has earned a Mt Holyoke College degree in English composition She was Phi Beta Kappa and served on the campus literary magazine staff during four years at South Hadley Mass
Blanchardville announces a park light dedication next Sunday with a 1:30 p.m. baseball game and a chicken barbecue from 4 to 8 p.m. An hour of children's games is set for 6 p.m. The dedication precedes an 8 p.m. softball game. Prizes of 5, 3 and 2 dollars reward children selling the most tickets.
Fort Lewis special report profiles Maj Theodore J. Burgy Monroe on active duty with Wisconsin's Red Arrow Division as supply officer for the 2nd Battle Group 128th Infantry. He oversees kitchens vehicles and ammunition while recalling Mesa Drive test and wartime services from Attu to Kiska.
Allen Johnson of Monroe has been chosen as a delegate to the national Phi Theta Pi convention in Denver Colorado. He will join Richard DuBois of Neenah as a accompanying delegate. events include Air Force Academy tour Pikes Peak rodeo banquets and business sessions. Johnson is finishing a business administration degree at Madison Business College and serves as Kappa Epsilon secretary, with other campus roles.
A note on renting space appears in The Monroe Evening Times classifieds. Readers are advised to place ads to find available rooms and connect with prospective tenants.
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Services for Mrs. Oscar Laura Thorn 69 of Freeport will be at 1 30 p m tomorrow at Cramer funeral home Orangeville Rev A R Felts United Church of Christ will officiate with burial in Chapel Hill cemetery Grantsburg hospital death from heart attack day and time of birth Aug 12 1870 plus surviving family members including husband two sons and 21 grandchildren noted Incomplete obituary background remains.
The Wisconsin Public Service Commission directs Milwaukee Road to furnish Green County a reflectorized advance warning sign for the grade crossing on County Trunk S. The sign must be installed about 400 feet south of the crossing in Jefferson Township. Township officials had petitioned for extra protection at the crossing located one-quarter mile south of Juda.
Dr. Gordon W. Drake coordinator of guidance services at Oshkosh State College announces his candidacy for the Democratic nomination for the 6th District congressional seat now held by Rep. William K. Van Pelt in Oshkosh.
Darlington reports Republican candidate Dr Lyle Olson of Darlington will run for Lafayette County coroner in the September primary. The race features three Republicans including incumbent Richard Barth and Ronald Johnson. Other Republican contenders include Sheriff hopefuls Chief Deputy Edson and Police Chief Arthur Cornwell from Darlington.
Services for Harvey Nickel were at Denmark EUB church. Survived by widow Lillian two sons Lester of Muskegon and Melvin of Juda a daughter Joyce of Union Grove. Rev Nickel and Larry were called to Denmark by his death.
Mrs. Albert Strasser 64 died at Zwingli United Church of Christ. Rev J Alan Mittler to officiate. Burial in Greenwood Cemetery Monroe. Visitation at Vogeli funeral home tomorrow afternoon and evening. Survived by husband a son Ralph Strasser San Antonio Texas a daughter Mrs William Lauber Monroe sister Mae Fries Brodhead three grandchildren four great grandchildren.
A writer reflects that when something is missing, the simplest explanation proves the most logical. The piece uses a playful tone to argue that human error and misplacement often reveal the underlying truth.
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