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Newspaper
Monroe Evening Times
Location
Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jun 29, 1965
Page
2
Obituary notice for Emery Odell (1871 1953) appears with a brief subscription addendum listing rate options by carrier and mail as well as contact hours and telephone number for the Norfolk publication office.
The editorial introduces a syndicated column from Rev. Ralph W. Loew titled Finding The Way. It invites readers to reflect on the meaning of Independence Day for younger generations and previews ongoing guidance and meditation published weekly in The Monroe Evening Times.
Ralph W. Loew argues that true happiness in America comes from pursuing righteousness and serving the nation through faith and responsible freedom. He asserts inalienable rights include life liberty and the pursuit of righteousness and wishes readers a Happy Fourth of July.
Racine declares a water emergency as residents sprinkler usage spiked. Mayor Beyer imposed a 24 hour ban on watering lawns after tanks from Lake Michigan fell during peak sprinkling period. City tanks began refilling the next morning.
John Studnicka, a Republican Committeeman from Butler Wisconsin, resigns his party membership. He cites the rise of collectivist ideas and perceived socialist influence in education, calling for opposition to centralized planning and government dependence. He declares he will no longer support the Republican Party.
Citizens question planning commission action on zoning to permit a Medical Center pharmacy in a residential zone. The Judiciary Committee favored legalizing the move, prompting public hearing set for July 6 and raising concerns about pressure and eligibility of nearby businesses.
Mrs. Harold Blum Monroe speaks on the need for fair government and public integrity, urging transparent practices and accountable leadership in local affairs.
Supt. E. O. Evans, after 28 years leading Monroe schools, retires as superintendent and becomes the district business administrator. The Woman's Club of Monroe begins a two day telephone safety drive for the Fourth of July weekend. A Marine helicopter search for two downed pilots ends in a crash in the Pacific.
Postmaster John J. Burkhard announced shorter window service hours with the advent of first class rating for the Monroe post office. A list of permit holders to use shotguns against starlings in Monroe was announced. A German war bulletin notes armistice discussions opening tomorrow, ten years after French troops withdrew in World War I.
Forty years ago today a devastating earthquake set Santa Barbara ablaze killing 65 residents. Simon Orsikowsky saved his violin but his home was destroyed by fire while Arthur Hauser attended ROTC camp at Camp Custer, Michigan.
Albert Johnson aged 61 collapses and dies while digging a cistern in Green County. Wisconsin College of Agriculture offers a chance for a Farm Institute. An unknown tramp is killed by a Milwaukee Road train near Mineral Point last night.
About 200 high school editors from Indiana Illinois and Wisconsin are expected to attend the annual University of Wisconsin summer journalism workshops starting July 5.
Lt Richard Steinke of Milwaukee, convicted of refusing to join a special forces team in Vietnam, remains on active duty in Okinawa. He was sentenced to dismissal and forfeiture of pay, but will stay posted pending review by Lt Gen Albert Watson II and potential appeal.
An Army spokesman said an unnamed soldier was assigned to Camp Gia Vac last Jan. 31 after disagreeing with U.S. Vietnam policy and stating the war is not worth a single American life. He was at liberty to discuss the case but declined to see reporters.
Belleville Times reports Prof Leland S Wittwer of River Falls State University wins one of the Johnson Foundation Awards. The $500 prize honors distinguished teachers at Wisconsin State Universities. Wittwer, Belleville High School alumnus, is noted for agricultural studies.
Mr and Mrs LaVerne Masrud of Route 1 Barron learned their son Steven 19 drowned while swimming off a beach at an Air Force base on Okinawa He was stationed there at the time of the incident.
Mt. Horeb High School fills two new teaching posts for the 1965 66 term. Mary A. Ahrendt of LeMars Iowa will teach sophomore English. Wilbert Marty, former Monticello resident, will teach social problems and coach football and basketball. Marty is a Whitewater State College graduate with five years coaching at Sheboygan and prior teaching at Dodgeville and Columbus. He is married with four children. Four vacancies remain on the staff.
Gov. War ren P. Knowles signs into law a bill permitting Milwaukee County to own and operate a local baseball team, expanding county sports ventures and public ownership. The measure clears legislative steps and empowers county authorities to manage franchise operations.
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