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Newspaper
Monroe Evening Times
Location
Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jun 19, 1964
Page
2
An editorial discusses probable Senate approval of a revised civil rights bill and return to the House. It warns of federal overreach in Titles II and VII, criticizes elected officials for exploiting minority votes, and urges Congress to address potential constitutional missteps.
In the wake of the Supreme Court ruling on population based state senate reapportionment, advocates press for similar equal representation at city and county levels. Wisconsin faces a test case on town government and county boards, with potential appeal to the U.S. Supreme Court. A Washington legal expert argues the ruling clears the path for broad reform and new litigation seeking equal voting power.
Ten years ago five members of Co. L Beloit National Guard unit were hurt when their truck left the road and overturned a half mile east of Juda. Margerita Gertsch, 65, burned in an explosion destroying her Darlington home. Christ Stettler dies in Twin Grove on his 76th birthday.
Four decades ago the Monroe June 19 1924 column reports the new Country Club course opening with par 38 aims and early five hole layout, clubhouse work ongoing while members anticipate more walking than at the fairgrounds. Ralph Temple of Chicago visits as sultry heat rises to 90.
The text suggests a shift in American governance that may prove beneficial only with time. It notes that continuing trends could cause difficult readjustments under new court-dictated rules and that public reaction could be bitter for a long time.
The county 4-H agent reports 36 youth from 18 clubs attended Upham Woods 4-H Camp near Wisconsin Dells. Highlights include island hiking, folk dancing, crafts, archery, and a beaver encounter. Dairy Day judging by Marlowe Nelson is set for June 27 with livestock entries due by July 25 for the Wisconsin State Fair. Dairy Day requires Bangs vaccination for dairy cattle, shipping fever vaccination optional.
Johnnie Mae Hackworthe aged 59 has been committed to a government hospital for observation and examination after being accused by the Secret Service of writing a threatening letter to President Johnson. The case centers on potential mental health factors in the alleged threat.
Classified ads provide practical help for daily needs as readers search for jobs, services, items for sale, and community notices. The page highlights how cataloged listings connect people with affordable solutions and timely opportunities.
Mrs. Mer lin Matzke 57 former Brodhead resident died May 22 at her Hillsboro Ohio home. She was Pauline Bilon born Columbus Nebraska daughter of Dr and Mrs Bilon. She and husband co owned Independent Register editor. Survived by husband daughter Mrs James Osterhus two brothers Dr Louis Bilon Dr Ed Bilon and three grandchildren.
During the Honey Creek watershed meeting at Ullom School members of the Honey Creek Group gave to the Green County Agricultural Chest. Alvin Bidlingmaier presided as president. The group announced a Sunday family picnic on July 12 at Richard Shallberg farm. Hugo Richman, Stephenson County conservation agent, shared Peace Corps Guatemala experiences with slides. Mr. and Mrs. Harold Trumpy organized the evening entertainment and lunch.
The standard chess set born from an 1849 Howard Stanton design gained rapid traction by 1860 with widespread use of his kings queens bishops knights rooks and pawns in clubs and homes.
Devotion notes that the Lord s Prayer, though short, requires real faith and meaning. A sermon recalls Rev Lyman Abbott s version omitting God to show how prayer without God becomes cold. Readers are urged to pray sincerely and make the words truly theirs.
Patrick J. Mallory engine man fireman apprentice in the Navy, son of Mr and Mrs Casper Mallory of 2304 17th Avenue, is a crewmember of the attack transport ship USS Mountrail on a training operation in the Caribbean.
Second Lieutenant Donald M. Rostad son of Mr and Mrs De Lyle Rostad Brodhead has graduated from the training course for Air Force accounting and finance officers at Sheppard AFB Texas He will return to L G Hansom Field Massachusetts Rostad who has a BA from Luther College Decorah Ia is a member of Pi Kappa Delta
United Church of Christ in Monroe and nearby towns list Sunday worship at multiple times with clergy names, plus weekday activities including youth fellowship and choir. Churches include St. Johns, Peace, St Pauls, Swiss, Grace, Zwingli, and Washington Twp with Rev. named ministers and varied meeting times.
A condensed list of worship times Sunday school hours and midweek activities for Grace Monroe Mt Olive Salem Jordan Argyle Adams Apple Grove Yellowstone Wiota and West branches. Includes dedications cornerstones meals circles banquets Luther Leagues and circle meetings led by Rev. Plymire Bittorf Jersild Martinson Sorenson and Simpson.
A church notices list worship times Sunday schools and midweek events for multiple EUB and related congregations including Monore Immanuel Bethel Monticello New Glarus Juda Zion Oakley Union Zion and Brodhead Immanuel and Staver St Peter’s with pastors Rev Melvin Roehrdanz Rev Burton Holling Rev Holling Rev Nickel Rev Clarno Rev Hinebaugh Rev Gibson and others and note activities like picnics choirs and youth events.
Readings show worship at 9 30 and Sunday school at 10 30 for Peace and Fairfield locations. Joint Youth Fellowship bowling at 8 p m with Rev Hinebaugh nearby in Wonday. Wednesday local conference at 8 p m with Rev Gibson and Jay Fellowship at 7 30 p m.
Monroe church announces Sunday school at 10, worship with Rev. Eugene Speich at 11, and an evangelistic service at 8 pm. Midweek events include Christ Ambassadors at 8 pm Wednesday and Bible study with prayer at 8 pm Thursday.
Sunday school begins at 10 with worship at 11. Evening service at 7 30. Wednesday prayer meeting at 8. All services at 31st Avenue. Rev. Grant G Ice leads the congregation.
Sunday school starts at 9 30 with worship led by Rev Ralph Wilson an interim pastor. A second service follows at 10 30 a m with further fellowship and prayers.
The Episcopal St. Andrew’s in Monroe holds Sunday Mass at 11 a.m. All parishioners and visitors are welcome to attend this service.
The weekly notice lists Sunday school at 9 30 and worship at 10 45 a m at the church with Thursday choir practice at 7 30 p m led by Rev Peter Rasmussen.
The Church of the Nazarene offers worship at 11 a.m. with junior teen and adult fellowships. Evening service at 8 p.m. Rev. Wesley Burns conducts. Wednesday noon prayer at 11 a.m. and a prayer meeting at 8 p.m.
The Monroe church offers Sunday school at 9 30 a m and service at 10 45 a m. Testimonies of healing are heard Wednesday at 7 45 p m. Reading Room is open Wednesday and Saturday from 2 to 4 p m.
The Monroe Union United Presbyterian church holds Sunday school at 9 and Summer Holy Communion at 10 a.m. led by Rev. Gerritt E. Mouw.
The Monroe New Apostolic Church schedules worship at 10 a.m. Sunday school at 11 a.m. and evening service at 7 30 p m Rev R H Scharnweber leads. Midweek service is Wednesday at 8 p m.
The Monroe congregation announces a Watchtower study at 3 p.m. Tuesday and a Bible study at 8 p.m. Thursday. The Theocratic Ministry School at 7 30 p.m. and the service meeting at 8 30 p.m. are led by Richard Kneifel the congregational overseer.
Methods and worship times listed for Tuesday 9 a.m. worship 9 a.m. The Commission on Education meets at 7 30 p m Rev C James Weis presiding Woodford Sunday school 945 worship 11 a m Rev R A Peg ram serving at Woodford church with two clergy named.
Preston obituary notes Sir Henry Spurrier president of Leyland Motor Corp dying after a long illness. In Bologna Giorgio Morandi, 73, renowned contemporary painter with worldwide gallery presence, dies after a long illness.
Washington obituary notes the death of William Frederick Roeser aged 62, a widely known physicist, who died on Wednesday.
Dr. Manmath N. Chatterjee age 76 a social science professor at Antioch College Yellow Springs Ohio for 31 years died Thursday in Brunswick Maine Local obituary notes his long tenure and associated institution.
Sings on a recording featuring "Surfin Time Again" and "Number One Girl" by The Wild Ones. Monroe native William Stocker, student at Madison Vocational, fronts a group including Jerry Hendrickson Mike Lisch and Dick Campbell who also wrote and produced the Cam sul Records release. Campbell plans Canadian vacation then more sessions and a trip to the World's Fair.
Robert Wunschel, son of Mr and Mrs Virgil Wunschel Spring Grove Township, becomes computer service technician at the University of Wisconsin Computing Center in Madison formed to promote education and research. He previously worked for System Development Corp at Truaxfield. He and his wife Shirley Frey and daughter Terri live at 8 Waubesa Street Madison.
Badger Council of Girl Scouts announces Camp Birchwood registrations open to all girls in grades seven through twelve from the council jurisdiction. Camp Birchwood, two miles from Hayward, offers three sessions. Four $15 camperships for Cadette and Senior Scouts to Camp Birchwood and four $10 camperships to Camp Medill McCormick for Junior Scouts will be awarded through troop funds or bake sales.
AP notes several anniversaries from 1885 to 1963 including Bartholdi's Statue of Liberty arrival in New York in 1885 and the S S Savannah voyage to Liverpool in 1819. It also recalls political milestones from 1912 to 1958 and Kennedy's civil rights push a year ago.
Readable notice seeks cash sales of extra farm equipment and livestock. Terms and details likely in classifieds section of The Monroe Evening Times. Local readers with surplus gear or animals encouraged to respond.
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