This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 27 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Monroe Evening Times
Location
Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jun 30, 1961
Page
2
Guest columnist George W. Cornell argues Independence Day embodies the nation’s heritage rooted in Christian faith. He links liberty, virtue, and religious tradition to American ideals and civic life in a reflective reflection on heritage.
By George W Cornell discussion on America's heritage and Independence Day. Scholars warn secularism threatens democracy while evangelical Christianity is named as the fountainhead. Leaders urge reaffirming faith to shape policy and public life.
Mrs. Robert Schulthess of Orangeville is attending an English workshop in Boston. She plans to return by July 10 and is staying with her sister Dr. B. Everett and family.
A June 30 1951 Board of Public Works vote backs Walter Ekum for city engineering duties as a United Airlines Mainliner missing with 49 aboard prompts a search across northern Colorado and southern Wyoming. Other items include a Stoughton death, New Glarus school district consolidation defeat, Anna Blum’s election as Green County Republican Women's Club president, Monroe all-star win, and Dr. Irvin joining a medical practice.
Wisconsin lawmakers oppose State Department plans to remove all cheese import restrictions. A Tariff Commission hearing is set for July 18 at the request of President Kennedy to study the move which could raise dairy price support costs for the CCC. Rep. Laird and Sen. Proxmire warn against undermining U S cheese prices and Wisconsin production. A separate Dent Subcommittee hearing in Fond du Lac will review import impacts on industry without Wisconsin farmer testimony.
Two new teachers signed for Monticello public schools for the fall term. Roger Zogg of Viroqua will teach agriculture and biology, replacing Ralph Beckman who recently resigned. Jeanne Cardiel of Madison will teach English to succeed Roy Schweizer, who will study at the University of Wisconsin on a scholarship. A music instructor vacancy exists after Helen Kiesow resigned to move to South Beloit. Kent Kiesow also resigned at Albany to take a post as instrumental instructor in South Beloit schools.
Services for Mrs. Fred Lena Freese aged 76 of Fontana will be held at 3 p m tomorrow in Overton funeral home Janesville with Rev Wilsh of St Peter s Lutheran officiating Burial will be in Oak Hill cemetery She was born Lena Karlen in Monroe on November 6 1884 married Fred J Freese in 1904 and later lived in Janesville and Fontana Surviving are her son Fred four daughters a sister and many grandchildren and great grandchildren Her husband died in 1959 A son died in 1958 and she had been ill at home before two days in hospital
Mrs. Lyle Swanton and her two sons Randy and Ricky will accompany Sgt. Swanton to Japan for a two year tour starting with an 11 hour flight from Travis Air Force Base. Sgt. Swanton in Korea War era veteran began overseas duty last January and recently served at Ft. Benning.
Sunday school times and worship services listed for Grace Monroe Mt Olive Salem Blanchardville Apple Grove Yellowstone Wiota East West South Wayne Our Savior s Jordan Argyle Adams churches. Supplying pastors include Dr E Ky Irvin Rev R F Bittorf Rev Bittorf Rev Edward E Swanson Rev M A Sorenson Rev Sorenson Rev Hans C Jersild Rev Emil C Martinson with choir and women meetings noted.
Parish listings show Sunday worship with communion at multiple churches including Monroe Immanuel and Clarno Zion, with Sunday schools, youth fellowships, and midweek meetings. Vacation Bible school runs Monday to Friday under Rev. Holling and Rev. Matthews in several communities.
No. 7 p.m. Wednesday marks the midweek Bible study at the church followed by an 8 p.m. address by Rev. Wheeler. The schedule outlines a midweek gathering and sermon by the pastor.
The Monroe Assembly of God lists Sunday school at 10 and worship at 11 a.m. An evangelistic service with music and singing is at 8 p.m. on Sundays. Thursday events include Bible study and prayer at 8 p.m. Rev. W. C. Anderson leads the church.
The listing notes St Andrew's Episcopal in Monroe offering Sung Mass at 11 a.m. on Sundays and weekday Masses at 7 30 a.m. officiated by Reverend Albert Meere Boer.
The Sunday school meets at 9 30 for worship at 10 00. Thursday events include choir at 7 30 led by Rev. Jesse R. Dom.
The Church of the Nazarene in Monroe lists Sunday school at 10, worship at 11, NYPS at 7, evening evangelistic service at 8, and Wednesday prayer meeting at 8. Rev. A Gordon Wetmore presides.
The First Church of Christ Scientist offers a 10:45 a.m. service with testimonies of healing. Wednesday 7:45 p.m. is a service time and the Reading Room is open Wednesday and Saturday from 2 to 4 p.m.
The Monroe church holds Sunday worship at 10 a.m. with no Sunday evening service. Wednesday midweek service is at 8 p.m. led by Rev. R. H. Scharnweber.
Public talk at Monroe church Tuesday at 3 p.m. Watchtower study follows, 4 15 p.m. Bible study Thursday at 8 p.m. Theocratic Ministry School 7 30 p.m. Service meeting 8 30 p.m. on the same day.
Sunday school at 9 worship at 10 with Christ Stauffer preaching July Fellowship at 11 a.m. Rev. Gerritt E. Mouw to lead.
Sunday school at Atobkey 9 45 a m worship and Mission band 10 50 a m led by Rev Lew Mills Cedarville Emmanuel Church worship and Mission band 9 30 a m Sunday school 10 30 a m led by Rev Mills
Sunday school at Monroe Chapel is at 10 a.m with worship following at 11 a.m. In Juda the OOF hall hosts Sunday school at 9 30 and worship at 10 30 led by Rev John M Leggett.
Local churches list Sunday school and worship times for Monroe St Johns Monticello Zwingli Town Washington Orangeville and Browntown Peace along with midweek meetings and choir practice. Rev. Olm Rev Mittler Rev Felts lead services and activities with circles consistory and parish gatherings noted.
Saturday and Sunday services listed for multiple congregations. Wayne Township St Pauls hosts worship at 9 15 with Sunday school 10 15. Medist Monroe First holds worship and Sunday school at 9 and film at 10. Orangeville hosts worship 9 30 and Sunday school 10 30 plus youth fellowship 7 30. Cedarville Argyle Lamont Woodford each show respective worship and Sunday school times with Rev. Schowalter Ridnour Tindle Shotts leading services.
Ulysses Johnson aged 67 of Darlington and formerly of the Blanchardville-Hollandale area died at 8 30 p m yesterday at Darlington Memorial hospital after several weeks as a patient. He was born September 26 1893 in Hollandale, never married, with surviving brother Harley Johnson of Milwaukee and sisters Vivian and Blanche of Colorado Springs. Services scheduled 1 30 p m tomorrow at Saether funeral home with Rev. Robert Dennis of Trinity Lutheran Church officiating. burial in Hollandale cemetery. friends may call at the funeral home.
Horsethief Basin in the Arizona mountains has transformed from a notorious outlaw hideout to one of the state's top picnic spots attracting visitors seeking scenic outdoor recreation and family leisure.
Miss Selma M Olson 67 a Belleville native and Beloit resident died yesterday at Mercy hospital Janesville after a long illness. Funeral services set for Hansen funeral home Beloit with burial Eastlawn cemetery. Friends may visit 7 to 9 tonight. She was a milliner and pianist at the Lyric theater Beloit. Sister Mrs Bernice Fischer Beloit survives.
Angus B. Rothwell of Manitowoc, elected superintendent in April to replace retiring George E. Watson, will take his oath at 9 a.m. Monday. Justice George Currie will administer the oath in the capitol's second floor hearing room, followed by a reception for Mr and Mrs Rothwell in the public instruction department offices.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.