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Newspaper
Monroe Evening Times
Location
Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jun 30, 1962
Page
2
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Robert R. Rosa submits a minority report against tentative city approval of the cotransportation plan. He criticizes routing Highway 59 through residential areas, predicts northwestern relocation, cautions about bottlenecks on 12th street, and argues for north and west edge routes with feeder improvements to ease traffic while reducing costs.
Four Monroe residents were awarded certificates for service by Col. Bentley Courtenay, Wisconsin State Selective Service director. Mrs. Clara Ritter, clerk, received a merit certificate for her duties in Green County. Louis A. Koenig, government appeal agent, earned a certificate of appreciation and the selective service pin for 20 years of unpaid service. Harry E. Buholzer, assistant postmaster, received a certificate of appreciation for 10 years of unpaid service.
Chronicle blends 1952 baseball comeback at Monroe vs Shullsburg 8 7 in ten innings with Miss Universe Armi Kuusela visit and local obituaries. It recalls 1937 welcomes for Turners, 1922 rail strike talk, 1912 Wilson nomination near Monroe headlines.
Down to Earth reports on the loss of Max Voelkhi, a devoted Green County conservationist, while noting ongoing soil and water work. Vern Johnsrud builds a farm pond in York Township for Lloyd Wenden. Bill Rees and Charlie Mathias move to WEKZ for a gully structure. Vicon er starts a pond project at Joe Chan Cola hospital site. Art Fish begins tile laying for Floyd Anderson and Ray Kundert in Jordan Township next Monday with a new tiling machine on order.
A brief plane ride with Art Carter showcases careful handling and a smooth flight. The observer praises the conservation practices viewed from the air and hopes the taken pictures capture the beauty and precision of the operation.
Officials note waterways built earlier this spring are largely sound but urge removing oats to free water for grass. Dried weather makes oats steal water and tall growth risks lodging. With the July Fourth holiday near, readers are warned to drive carefully to avoid losses.
Darlington resident 88 year old John Bell a charter member of the Darlington Masonic lodge died after a long illness. Services set for 2 p m tomorrow at the Darlington Methodist church with Masonic burial at Union Grove cemetery. He was born in Seymour Township married Mina Rowe in 1899 their 63rd anniversary noted. He retired to Darlington 42 years ago and is survived by his widow and a brother Woodie.
Twenty eight children were named winners during the annual Hobo Day held yesterday. The event began at Recreation Park and led to Tarzan City on property owned by Dr. Harriet Anundsen. Watermelon was supplied by the Park and Recreation Department.
Mr and Mrs Jacob Tschudy are named again as curators of the Wisconsin Historymobile. They traveled to Marshfield to collect the trailer unit with Kim Tschudy accompanying them.
Rainbow Cabbage Salad combines shredded cabbage maraschino cherries and pineapple with nuts and lemon dressing. The recipe yields 4 to 6 servings and is submitted by Mrs. Clarence Mayer of Browntown Route 1.
Emerita Ellis a native of Monroe aged 80 died in Kalamazoo Michigan after a lingering illness. She born May 8 1882 to Joseph Anton and Susan Sickinger. She graduated from Bergess Hospital School of Nursing in 1915 and lived in Michigan for 50 years. She was a charter member of the Camillus Alumni Association St Augustine Catholic Church and Workers of Mary. Survived by son Anthony J Hurst Kalamazoo and several nieces and nephews. Burial at Mt Olivet Cemetery.
Classified ads promise safer, dependable car options with genuine value. Shoppers can compare prices, assess condition, and find reliable rides at bargain rates in today's listings.
A Mount Holyoke College student in South Hadley Massachusetts spent 97.96 dollars for the year 1843 44. The expenses covered tuition transportation to Weymouth and a trip to Boston and reflect the cost of attending the institution in that period.
Classified ad notice in The Monroe Evening Times seeks renters for a room. Includes contact details and terms of rental.
The National Safety Council warned Independence Day traffic deaths could reach 150, with 6,000 to 8,000 injuries. A 110 death toll is possible if safe driving rules are followed. 150 would break the one day record set in 1956. Seat belts could save 20 to 30 lives.
A report notes that nearly every mineral type, ranging from asbestos to uranium, can be found in Venezuela's jungles and llano plains, highlighting extensive natural resource diversity across regions.
A WWII era feature recounts Sergeant Reckless the horse that delivered ammunition to Marines during the Vegas Hill assault. It highlights her fifty one trips, unguided runs, and promotion to staff sergeant, plus her postwar life at Camp Pendleton and impact on training and morale.
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