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Newspaper
Monroe Evening Times
Location
Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Mar 09, 1966
Page
2
An editorial laments the untimely death of Barbara Schuetze, praising her kindness leadership and musical talent. It honors her short life as a beacon of brilliance and urges safer roads to prevent more loss of young lives after noting her father’s recent passing.
District Director W S Stumpf reminds that workers who receive $20 or more in cash tips monthly must report to employers by the 10th of the next month. IRS Form 4070 is used, and tip income now counts toward Social Security and Railroad Retirement benefits. The IRS offers a pocket booklet Document 5635 to help record tips and file monthly reports.
In Baltimore three men were accused of giving impromptu evival concerts at market places. Judge Joseph L. Broccolino of Municipal Court handed one man a suspended jail term and placed the other two on probation. It’s the first sign of spring, the judge said.
Congressman Bob Kastenmeier urged a House Committee to appropriate 1,380,000 dollars for expansion and modernization of the Forest Products Laboratory in Madison.
A reader challenges an editorial linking the GOP to library usage and rumor spreading. The note defends both parties and asks not to sign the name while clarifying Monroe High School library usage and lack of party monopoly on rumors.
From One Who Loves Children and Birds suggests the janitor hose down the schoolyard each morning. The plan would spray outward from the school to the yard edge with soap powder if possible. It argues blacktop dries quickly and any moisture in hollows should be filled to stop tracking infection into the school.
Salary increases and ad justments ranging from 150 to 400 dollars a year are embodied in the new teaching staff schedule approved by the Board of Education. Rev A R Achtemeier pastor of Zwingli Church in Monticello elected chairman of the Valley District of Boy Scouts.
Twenty years ago today Dick Wainwright was a unanimous pick on the coaches' Southern 10 squad. Monroe continues to battle a severe snowstorm, the worst of the winter, as crews work to dig out.
Thirty years ago on March 9, 1936 a Milwaukee photographer died when dynamite exploded at his summer house. The blast was planted by the caretaker who then fatally shot himself. In a separate note, James J. Bambrick, a strike leader, reversed battle plans by withholding orders for a walkout of Brooklyn building workers.
The article notes the current vote on light wine and beer with 58 in favor of modifying the present law and only five in favor of repealing prohibition. It also reports 26 miners entombed at Crab Orchard Co Eccles West Virginia are alive after an explosion of unknown origin.
Raid by Mexican bandits shocks a New Mexican town as tensions rise. Monticello sponsors entertainment to raise funds for Swiss needy. Warren Newfoundland council bans public dances. Angela Rose Canfield controversial fight case ends with still tighter lid on proceedings.
Sixty years ago on March 9 1906 Milwaukee railroad advertised low round trip fares to California 3275 and to North Pacific Coast points 3170 valid until April 7 General Charles King was to inspect Company H
About 900 Arlington High School pupils missed bus transport as Indianap lis Transit System canceled service on 12 routes on the North Side. Officials blamed vandalism and rowdyism by a few pupils, with school staff reporting repeated damages and not blaming the bus company.
Orangeville community updates recount visits and gatherings across Bettendorf Freeport and nearby towns. Residents include the Shriers Berndts Van Matre Davidson Piper Zweifel Bolender and others. Events cover visits to hospitals dinners bowling travel and family happys including a Wisconsin Bowling Tournament with nine Orangeville women.
The Snappy Snazzers 4H club holds a meeting at 7 30 p m on Thursday March 17 at Ramona Eder’s home. Demonstrations include How to Measure for Your Pattern and How to Make a Salad. Talks cover The Right Colors and Designs for You Clothing Table Etiquette. Special numbers and recreation are planned by club members.
The Stitch and Stitch club convenes at Mrs. Fred Obert's home at 1 30 p m Saturday. Participants include Mary Kuehl Denise Diemer and Connie Sigalus with Pamela Welch serving refreshments.
Wayne Thoman led a Washington Center 4 H Club demonstration on screws and usage during a regular meeting at the Daryl Pagel home. Joyce Pagel, president, called the session to order and roll call cited a favorite winter sport while Janice Chesebro and Janice Pagel led pledges. Lynn Drafahl gave a health talk and group singing was directed by Joyce Pagel. A radio program date was set and the First Lady’s beautification project was discussed with a forthcoming committee report. The next meeting is scheduled for March 22 at Rolland Ritsehard ho.
Hi awatha 4H club held a February session led by Delores Indergand president. Kenny Rufener spoke on woodworking and Wendy Hartwig discussed dairy work. Nathan Schoepfer Jr demonstrated, special business included a beautification project and a Hoard's Dairyman contest.
The Alpine Camera Club meets tonight at 7 45 in the Community Room of the First National Bank. Members will view slides on the use of filters.
John E. Butterbrodt of Burnett Wisconsin was chosen as second vice president at the Pure Milk Association annual board reorganization meeting held this week. The PMA emphasized industry stability and milk quality standards during the session.
Mrs Louis Hammerli 77 of Sauk City formerly Louise Bischoff and Juda native died in a Madison hospital after a long illness. She and husband John Hammerli ran the Hamacher Hotel from 1939 until its 1956 demolition. Survived by two sons and siblings, funeral at Memorial United Church of Christ with burial at Roselawn Memorial Park. Friends may call at Schroeder Funeral Home.
Juda residents Mabel Bauer and Mrs. Ivan Arnsmeier led weekend visitors to the James Sharkey family in Milwaukee. Other locals joined gatherings at Monticello Albany Monroe Brodhead and Platteville, with travel to Chicago for a PMA meeting and family birthday and wedding anniversary celebrations noted.
Measurements of radioactive isotopes in meteorites indicate cosmic ray intensity between planets. The data help infer radiation exposure levels in interplanetary space and shed light on solar system history.
Former Green County Board chairman Loveland and his wife faced a brutal return journey from the West as winds above 100 miles an hour and dust storms reduced visibility to dangerous levels. They planned a one day delay in response to a Dakota blizzard, kept in touch with Monroe by reading The Monroe Evening Times, and noted stories about Green County on the road.
Monroe area residents are listed visiting relatives and hosting guests including Mrs. Georgianna Divan, Miss Iva Tomlinson, and Mrs. Eva Green of Wisconsin Rapids. Families travel to O'Hare and Beloit, with several couples and individuals visiting in Monroe, Milwaukee, Stevens Point, and Madison.
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