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Newspaper
Monroe Evening Times
Location
Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jun 23, 1966
Page
2
The passage outlines AP news use rights for the Daily Newspaper League and states subscription rates by mail outside Stephenson Jo Davies Counties in Illinois at $14 per year with advance payment required. Office hours are 8 30 a.m. to 5 p.m. and telephone 325 5101.
Red Cross outlines ten life preservers to prevent water accidents as boating and swimming heat returns. Learn to swim, swim with a companion, choose safe areas with lifeguards, dive safely, ease back after time out, wait after eating, avoid relying on inflatables, walk not run on decks, stay calm in trouble with a face up float, and stay with a capsized boat as it may float.
Barron County Sheriff says Orrin Welk appears cleared to the best of his view in the murder of his wife. Quarters of the City Hall police department are undergoing remodeling.
In his final European theater report dated June 23 1946 General Dwight D Eisenhower states he was unaware of Russia s grand strategy until four months before V E day. The remark reflects wartime information gaps between Allied leaders and Moscow amid postwar planning.
Thirty years ago on June 23 1936 members of the Monroe Turn and Schwing Club returned from the sectional in Toledo placing second in the meet A separate line notes a guard slain during a violent riot between pickets and guards in Portsmouth.
State prohibition department cautions that knock out drops are being added to moonshine. Officials warn of hidden sedatives in illicit liquor and urge public vigilance to prevent poisoning and harm to drinkers. The warning comes amid rising enforcement efforts and public health concerns.
On June 23 1916 state troops received orders for border duty at Camp Douglas with the stay described as indefinite. The action marks a major mobilization as national concerns prompt military readiness along stated frontiers.
Edgerton Wisconsin funeral notice for Leslie Collins formerly of Milton Junction who died at his home after a long career with the Highway Trailer Co. He was born in Weister Creek married in 1912 to Elvirah Manley and is survived by his wife four sons three daughters a brother two sisters and numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren Funeral services are set for 2 p.m. Friday at Jones Arand funeral home with visiting tonight.
Robert Schneider of the New Glarus Hotel will join members of the Wisconsin State Chamber of Commerce at a travel and vacation committee meeting at the Museum of Medical Progress in Prairie du Chien on Thursday June 30. The group aims to boost Wisconsin tourism and is seeking cheese donations for eight tourist information booths for the summer with bite size samples for visitors.
Argyle Public Library hosts a sun themed summer reading program titled Follow the Sun by Book. Sixty two children ages 6 to 14 have registered and color a sun ray for each book read at the library under head librarian Mrs. Michael Flanagan. Registration remains open for additional entrants in grades 1 through 8. Last year 101 registered.
Willard Soper district representative of Modern Woodman Life Insurance travels to Pittsburgh to attend the national convention. Mrs Soper Mary and John accompany him and expect to return home Saturday.
Daily Doggerel by Clair R. Munns asks what success means in old age. It ponders whether peace of mind, memories, or grudges will define fulfillment as years accumulate.
Bonnie Hustad daughter of Mr and Mrs Rolland Hustad Route 2 New Glarus Horeb was crowned the 1966 Dairy Queen at Village Park after the final judging. JoAnn Hoesly 1965 queen crowned her. Runners up were Trudy Elmer Alvin Elmer and Beth Luchsinger. Finalists received gifts from the New Glarus Ioc iation. Bonnie will be a senior at New Glarus High School and will compete with other community winners on Thursday. A 630 bratwurst supper preceded the ceremony attended by over 100 people.
About 100 Civil Defense auxiliary officers conduct a late evening search along a 150 foot wide strip of road near where 14 year old newsboy Michael Fisher was found in a ditch. Officers hope to recover a pair of 14 inch wire cutters he used to open newspaper bundles.
Classified notices describe opportunities for Cupid era matches and rental or sale needs. The ad format promises concise listings to connect buyers, renters, and sellers.
Social column notes Mrs. Wayne Lausch and family summering in Beckley West Virginia meet Dr Duff Daniels who knows Dr Jack Murray from medical school. Landlord Buck Ross is a long time Buckley council member. The piece links Monroe residents through various sightings and travels including Coast Guard ship Coontz story and migrant worker teaching program in Wisconsin.
Police hunt burglars who stole gold relics valued at about $750,000 from Panama's National Museum on Wednesday. The brazen theft targets a significant historical collection and prompts a wide manhunt.
Delores Wendler of Spring Grove Township was crowned Brodhead Dairy Queen at a ceremony Tuesday night at Decatur Lake Country Club. Finalists Peggy Milks and Vicki Baumgartner competed, judged by officials from Monroe New Glarus and Monticello. Delores, a Brodhead High School senior and GAA member, will serve as queen sponsored by the Brodhead Chamber of Commerce with M. W. Meienburg presiding.
New Delhi reports the summer monsoon has returned to drought-stricken India. Forecasters expect rainfall to reach normal levels, aiding farmers and filling reservoirs to ease shortages.
Mrs. Leland Showers offers a Dairy Month recipe for a no bake layered dessert. The method uses butter eggs pineapple cream nuts graham crackers and red Jello to build a two layer crust filling and a set gelatin top finished with whipped cream and refrigeration.
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