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Newspaper
Monroe Evening Times
Location
Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jun 24, 1967
Page
2
The Monroe Wisconsin newspaper item notes its entry at the Monroe post office as second class matter under the act of Congress. The notice references a date in March.
Today marks the 175th day of 1967, with events including Hernando Cortes entering Mexico City in 1520, the U S Senate ratifying the Jay Treaty in 1795, and the French armistice with Italy in 1943. Other notes cite the Netherlands exile in 1942, Hitler’s banner in Moscow in 1945, and Dewey’s 1948 nomination.
David Harris 38, self styled grand dragon of the Wisconsin Ku Klux Klan, told the Milwaukee Sentinel that the unit will be disbanded Sunday at noon due to poor support and low funds.
A reader criticizes Abby for advising a Catholic wife to seek help for her husband and argues religion is superstition. The writer asserts nonbelievers deserve equal print rights and condemns religious belief as brainwashing while noting freedom of religion and press should allow both views.
A reader correspondence reflects tension between religious believers and nonbelievers. The exchange highlights bias, tolerance, and personal perspectives in public advice columns.
Congressman Robert W. Kastenmeier commends Leon Wittner for a near perfect spring term GPA at the U S Air Force Academy. Wittner earned straight A averages in multiple subjects with a 3.98 semester and 3.91 two year totals, aside from a single B in psychology. The letter credits Monroe’s education quality and asks readers to take pride in Wittner's academic success.
Letters discuss whether taking children to church nurtures faith or pressures them to be adults. Rosalie I Radcliffe urges supporting child programs to allow parental worship and growth. Other readers defend personal belief and question treating loss of religion as mental illness.
A reader accuses Abby of labeling a man as mentally unstable for criticizing religion as a racket. The writer contrasts a nonbeliever with a husband who blesses his wife after meals and asks if such critics should see a head doctor.
A letter questions Abby's diagnosis of a man with a sudden fixation on religion. The writer suggests he fits in with Unitarian peers who left orthodox beliefs, ridiculing religious practices and controlling family prayer, and wonders about mental illness versus faith-shift behavior.
Kiwanis Club members toured the Advance Transformer Company plant with plant manager Jim DeBlack executive vice president Kenneth C Meinken Jr and Monroe plant personnel director Bob Kaufmann guiding. President Orville R Evans announced improvements to the Kiwanis Youth Cabin including a night light and Swiss architectural features. Ray Bane Verona Artic explorer will guest speak at the next meeting.
A photo shows Doreen Showers turning a handstand with Schwing club member. Jean Schneider Pete Von Allmen and Carol Koenig take first place honors in the Monroe 50 yard freestyle at the season’s first dual swim meet.
The item notes 20 years ago on June 24 1947 Dwight D Eisenhower was to assume the presidency of Columbia University. It also reports Rev Robert W Sachtsen Brod head being ordained an elder at the West Wisconsin Conference of the Methodist Church.
Thirty years ago on June 24 1937 Mr and Mrs Arthur Dooley showed a five inch red Radiance rose to friends while humidity neared ninety percent. The city pool hosted up to 250 swimmers amid the heat and humidity.
The Times and Daily Journal announce a merger as of June 24 1927. Green County sends the first ton of newly discovered glass sand to a glass factory. Peter McKinney sets a new two year old pacer mile record at Monroe track with 2 21.
On June 24 1917 Capt A E Mitchell and Company H began a week long push to recruit 35 men to reach full strength Andrew Lewis returns to Freeport after months of medical treatment following a period of special care.
On June 24 1907 George Walker a post office clerk and native of England applies to Judge George Grimm for full citizenship. Henry Ehrhardt proprietor of a west side square saloon returns from Hinckley Illinois with a bride.
A four day district convention of Jehovahs Witnesses opens in Madison July 27. A spokesman for the group said the event will bring 10000 delegates from Iowa Illinois and Wisconsin.
The Hittites of Asia Minor used iron and likely steel for weapons as early as 1600 BCE, indicating advanced metalworking in the region during the Bronze to Iron Age transition.
The mistletoe is identified as a parasitic plant that grows on the trunks and branches of various trees, attaching itself to host hosts and deriving nutrients.
Readers follow a young rider preparing for the Monroe Fair with grooming sessions and halter training. A diary-style reflection shares Mary’s praise, past escape, attempts to coax the horse Angel, and explorations of a shed, cornfield, and nesty corners as birds resist cleanup.
New members named Kevin Charles Dillon of 1611 29th Ave on June 6 1966. Debra Sue Dillon also at 1611 29th Ave joins on June 21 1964. Amy Jean Wittenwyler of Route 1 Monticello becomes member on April 30 1967.
Richard Roehrdanz of Monroe has been named to the Presidents Honor List for the spring term at North Lee College Naperville. He ranks among 69 honorees with a 3.882 grade average and is one of 17 sophomores recognized. The list includes 9 freshmen 15 juniors and 28 seniors.
A brief notice invites readers to use classified ads in The Monroe Evening Times to rent rooms. It highlights an easy process and The Monroe publication as the local listing source for housing.
Miscellaneous clues include First woman across Sob Greek form of Job Rims and other short word fragments. The list features terms like U S national emblem Short sleep Man to be married Not bright Prices Hearing appendage Ritual Not any Hat Small amount Note of scale Secret store Green vine Contraction of even Hindu philosophy Unhappy Plead Railroad Pastry Semi-liquid Boat paddle Male Pertaining to ear Refined ore Part of mouth Leaf of calyx and related fragments.
A calf dodges from its lot and is chased through a corn field. It is lured back with a halter as Mary discovers an Indian Arrow head nearby, which delights her collection hobby. The animal resumes rest in its favorite spot in anticipation of the Green County Fair next month.
A play on logic unfolds as a lost act prompts reflection on reason and memory. The piece treats absence as a test of rationality, exploring how lines and meaning survive when parts vanish.
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