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Newspaper
Monroe Evening Times
Location
Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jun 29, 1966
Page
2
The Monroe Evening Times carries an Associated Press notice stating exclusive rights to local news republication and AP dispatches. It references Emery Odell (1871-1953) and notes AP is the sole licensee for the paper’s local news content.
Postmaster R J Myers backs H R 12367 to raise parcel post limits to 40 pounds and 100 inches, reducing costs for Monroe mailers and helping the Post Office deficit. He cites savings of 2 to 3 dollars per parcel and notes many mailers avoid sending heavy parcels, boosting local business.
The Postmaster explains how H.R. 12367 could bring more business to mailing firms and boost Monroe’s economy through gift cheese operations. Citizens are urged to support by letter writing to Congressmen, though only that stage is advised. The lobbying scene is active in Astin Wisconsin.
In a bustling local market, residents turn to classified listings for essential items and services. Readers report finding affordable goods, job leads, and practical notices that address everyday needs. The ads showcase neighborhood vendors, rental opportunities, and small business offerings guiding daily decisions.
Donald T. Ripple of the Wisconsin Taxpayers Alliance will discuss What the 1965 Legislature Did To You at the Monroe Kiwanis noon meeting Thursday at the Swiss Wheel Restaurant. A noon luncheon precedes the program. Volunteers are sought to help adults accompany Boy Scouts to Canyon Camp July 10 week. Committee chairs urged to submit reports. Alvin Kubly won the special prize donated by Frank Schott. Iy alard Schuetze is donor this week. Inter-club golf dates already set.
The schedule lists events on June 30 at Darlington, July 8 at Madison West, and August 2 when Freeport visits Monroe for the season’s return.
Two Monroe high school students join 366 students from nine states at the University of Wisconsin summer music clinic. Kristine Snively of 2720 6th St and Ronald Eckstam of 2118 20th Ave are listed as participants in the first senior high session.
Ruins of the ancient Khmer capital Angkor are located about 150 miles north of Phnom Penh the capital of Cambodia. The site preserves evidence of the once mighty Angkorian empire.
Rev. Reid Gilbert fresh from India spoke to the Monroe Lions Club at Marco’s Supper Club about present conditions there. He announced his appointment as associate professor at Lambuth College and Lions discussed plans for the annual dip stand at the Green County Fair to fund sight conservation with Richard Newcomer named chairman.
Glen F. Garey announced that the unemployment compensation department will again send a representative to Monroe every Wednesday starting July 6. Claims will be taken at the Green County Agricultural Building with arrivals urged at 9 a.m. and use of the building's northeast lower entrance.
The FBI reports two men arrested in the Lake Villa Illinois Trust and Savings Bank robbery and a third suspect sought. The retirement marks the end of Arlie Macks long career on the University of Wisconsin faculty in agricultural extension work.
Twenty years ago today on June 29 1946 Democratic leaders in Congress urged President Truman to sign the compromise OPA bill. Col Roy Zinsser becomes the third from Monroe to reach permanent lieutenant colonel in the regular U.S. Army.
June 29 1936 Crandon man wounds wife during an argument then shoots himself in a fatal outcome. In Chicago a woman is found dead in her hotel bed with her seven year old son nearby witnessing the tragedy.
Weather notes record rainfall in June 1926 totaling over seven inches. Cherries are abundant and ready for harvest. The city welcomes sixteen Chicago children in a two week stay through the fresh air program hosted in Albany homes.
Fifty years ago on June 29 1916 the Darlington family perished when a train struck their car at a crossing west of Warren Illinois The victims were Mr and Mrs Patrick H Deery their two children and their chauffeur all killed in the collision with the Milwaukee Chicago and St Paul train passing through Warren.
Peter Howe and A D Chat Tell, piano dealers from War ren, were passengers in the car involved in the recent traffic incident.
Sixty years ago today on June 29 1906 William Jennings Bryan received strong endorsement as Democratic candidate for president. The city council held a special session and widened Jefferson Street to 38 feet from curb to curb increasing the driveway width by eight feet.
Kenneth W. Jinkins 52 died yesterday of an apparent heart attack while with family. Survived by parents Car son and Jinkins, sister Barbara Meyler, brother David all of Mineral Point. Also wife three sons John Ames Thomas Mark at home and daughter Mary Jane Algonquin Ill. Sister Darlene Klade For dace Neb. Brother Terry Janesville and one granddaughter. Funeral arrangements pending Soman Funeral Home Montfort.
Clearwater Navy Mothers Club endorses Project Popcorn to aid service members in Viet Nam by shipping plastic bags with popcorn enough for 30 personnel. The effort aims to boost morale and provide a simple snack from home.
Three Monroe youths Wayne Phillips Vicki Neuberger and Marshall Zwygart registered at the University of Wisconsin for the new school year. They participated in the summer orientation program and will return September 6 for continued orientation with classes starting Monday September 12.
Governor Warren P. Knowles signed a law implementing 1965 amendments to the social security act. The measure broadens welfare and medical assistance in the state to total about 116 million dollars.
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