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Newspaper
Monroe Evening Times
Location
Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Mar 08, 1966
Page
2
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Msgr. Nicholas H. Wegner of Boys Town Nebraska editor of the Boys Town Times offers a patient parenting message. He presents patience as a guiding theme for youth and families, urging calm understanding and steady guidance for parents and young people reading the editorial.
An article contrasts youthful doers and the need for patience. It argues success requires drive ambition and confidence, but warns impatience leads to reckless acts and trouble. Parents must persevere with guidance and support to foster improvement.
The passage compares youth and maturity, arguing patience is the best trait to guide young people. It likens training a horse to teaching youth, emphasizing patience rooted in understanding and example to solve problems and create opportunities.
Funeral services for Norman Seffrood 60 who died in St. Clare Hospital yesterday will be held tomorrow at 10 in Hanson Funeral Home South Wayne and 10 30 a m at St Josephs Church Gratiot Rev Salzmann will officiate Burial will be in St Josephs cemetery The rosary will be recited at 8 tonight Seffrood born in Darlington township son of Nim and Carolyn Rude Seffrood married Lucille Kollman July 21 1943 He farmed and worked as a carpenter in the Gratiot area Surviving wife father a daughter Barbara Eau Claire a son Stephen at home three brothers and four sisters He was preceded in death by a daughter Patricia in 1958 and his mother
Karl Nelson age 80 of Shullsburg a retired farmer died Sunday in a Darlington nursing home after a long illness. Services are set for 1 30 p m tomorrow at Thompson Funeral Home with burial in Evergreen Cemetery. Survived by brother Albert of South Gate California.
Earl Schleim village treasurer of South Wayne is first in Lafayette County to file annual tax data with County Treasurer Elmer Virtue in Darlington after closing the books February 28. His report shows $52,117.68 in real estate and personal taxes, about 90 percent of the $57,900.95 total tax levy, with $522.07 in delinquent taxes and $5,261.20 in postponed taxes due to the county treasurer before July 1.
Governor Walter J. Kohler quits the 1956 campaign for governor and any other elective post this year. Monroe police seek a retroactive salary increase for officers dating from January 1, prompting a council petition.
On March 8 1946 a blizzard brought heavy snowfall exceeding three inches to Monroe area prompting school leaders to plan honors for the Cheesemakers greatest basketball outfit yet in the league. Also announced is the pending sale of Wisconsin Hydro Electric Co to Badger Electric Co operative awaiting public service commission approval.
Thirty years ago, on March 8 1936, Co K National Guard members will take part in second Army maneuvers at Camp Custer Michigan this summer instead of Camp Douglas. Gil bert Sweet of Marshfield escapes injury when his car hits a concrete abutment north of Monroe.
Forty years ago on March 8 1926 a Co K booster banquet sponsored by the American Legion drew about 320 attendees. A Farm Bureau Rally was planned for Brodhead as part of the same effort.
Fifty years ago on March 8 1916 the council accepted the resignation of Mayor F F West. The northern part of the state suffered a severe blizzard with 20 inches of snow on the level. Davis schoolhouse in Clarno Township burned to the ground last night. Clamming forbidden in the Pecatonica River.
The American Cancer Society Wisconsin Division announces an organizational meeting at the Romana Inn Madison for laryngectomees and others. Speakers include Jack L Ranney and Robert Taruzynski with film and consultations planned. Edna Mackey serves Green County as service chairman.
The South Wayne Grade School concert will be held Thursday at 8 in the high school auditorium. Irwin Wehrmann directs with an 88 voice upper grade chorus, first and second graders singing novelty numbers, and a 55 member junior band performing eight pieces including marches overtures and a religious selection. Greg Anderson will perform an accordion solo during intermission.
The Washington Post reports President Johnson answered quickly with a no to Charles de Gaulle's demand that U.S. troops and bases in France fall under French command.
Airman First Class Christian Harold Thompson of Argyle receives the United States Air Force Commendation Medal for meritorious service as a fire fighter with the Atlantic Air Rescue Center. He helped during two-plane crashes at the 1965 Paris International Aviation and Space Salon at Le Bourget Airport.
Graveside services for J Alvin Stemm 86 of Rockford will be held at 11 a m tomorrow in Dakota Cemetery Sundberg Funeral Home Rockford in charge He died Sunday after a long illness Surviving are a brother William Stemm of Portland Oregon and a sister Edna Walter of Dakota Illinois
Brief classified notices describe buyers, renters, and sellers seeking matches. Ads use concise language to attract interest and prompt quick responses from readers.
James S. Timmons 65 died after a lingering illness at St. Clare Hospital. He had worked as an electrical engineer for General Electric and Western Electric, then earned a law degree at Wisconsin and practiced in Madison. Survived by siblings, services set at Shriner Neushwander Funeral Home and St. Victor's Church with Rosary Wednesday. Burial in Greenwood Cemetery.
The Monroe Chamber of Commerce and Monroe Land Co offer a free window display space on the north side of the square. Arthur Roethe says youth groups have used it and Girl Scout Week exhibits are there now. Areas industries and civic groups are invited to display products for limited periods. reservations via the chamber office prevent conflicts.
David C. Goeke 90 died Sunday at home in Dakota Illinois. Funeral services set for 2 p m tomorrow at Dakota Community Church with burial in Dakota Cemetery. Calling hours at Daughenbaugh Myers Funeral Home until noon then at church. Survived by Grace widow two sons Albert Dakota Wilbur Elgin a daughter Mrs Jonas Ditchler Stockton two brothers Julius Freeport Otto Colorado Springs a sister Mrs Clara Miller Freeport seven grandchildren 16 great grandchildren.
Sixty years ago on March 8 1906 the Sixth annual convention of the Southern Wisconsin Cheese Makers Association met at Darlington with John Luchsinger named president. A C Dodge of Monroe was re elected president of the Wisconsin Retail Lumber Dealers Association yesterday.
The National Safety Council assigns Milwaukee the lowest rate among its population class with 1.6 deaths per 10 000 registered vehicles. Baltimore ranks second in the 750 000 to 1 million category at 2.3 deaths per 10 000 vehicles.
A brief notice reports a missing advertisement deemed lost, with readers urged to contact the paper about the misplaced listing. The item is described as no longer available, triggering a search for the ad and its owner.
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