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Newspaper
Monroe Evening Times
Location
Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
May 01, 1963
Page
2
The Associated Press exclusive use for republication of all news from this paper is stated. Subscription rates are listed for Monroe City and Stephenson County and Wisconsin areas, with advance payment required. Office hours and telephone number are provided.
The Monroe Kiwanis Club marks forty years of service with the dedication of the Scout Chalet beside Twining Park. The project complements the Kiwanis Youth Cabin and aims to aid Scout meetings and activities, reflecting a long history of community support.
The Rockefeller remarks at a Cincinnati GOP gathering hint he could be a willing draftee for the presidential nomination. He levels criticisms at Kennedy and warns against easing pressure on anti Castro forces while trusting Khrushchev to halt saboteurs in Red Cuba, urging more workable proposals.
A mid Georgia tornado injures up to 300 people while Tennessee reports three deaths in a three day Southeast death toll of 28. Elsewhere Green County adopts a 15 cent per pound personal property tax rate for 1953 assessment purposes, higher than the 1952 rate. Death is reported in Jefferson Township as Fred Kueng, 55, passes away. Purcell school in Washington Township wins Rural Youth Conservation Day parade contest with Browntown state graded school displaying first place.
Fifty years ago T W Quinn a Madison contractor wins the contract for paving East Russell Street in a public square on May 1 1913. Mrs Anna May Frautschy 79 a Switz land native resident of Green County 61 years dies at the Frautschy home in Clarno. William T LaFollette 66 brother of Sen LaFollette dies in Madison after having published a newspaper at Mitchell South Carolina. Boy Scout Troop No 2 elects Robert Wegg as president and plans an outdoor event.
South Wayne high school held its annual honors banquet with guest speaker John Kotz former UW All American. Kenneth Holt introduced him and Rev. Salzman gave the invocation as more than 200 students parents and teachers attended the boosters sponsored event.
The roster lists students across sophomores and freshmen with semester honor rolls and multiple sports notes. Names include track coach candidates and athletic co captains such as Don O Connor Mike Ritschard and others like Norma Rowe Daryl Rupnow and Mary Vickers among a broad set of athletes and scholars.
Social notes list visits and weekend trips across several towns. Mr. and Mrs. Donald Goodman of Stockton and Dewey Goodman hosted relatives. Miss Iva Tomlinson and Mrs. Theda Mau made Monroe calls. Henry Divan of Shullsburg visited his mother. Arthur Rabe and Clarence Black from McConnell joined Marvin and Savoldi family gatherings. the May cousins from Monroe spent the weekend with the Savemess family. Joann Montgomery from Madison stayed with Ray and Mrs Montgomery. Milwaukee and Madison events include Masonic Night. Gertrude Klotch and Debbie Klotch from Elgin visited relatives in Milwaukee area. Marvin Stauffacher traveled to Monticello on business. Arthur Decker and family of Milwaukee were weekend visitors.
Ad promotes Doan’s Pills as a fast remedy for bladder discomfort and nocturnal restlessness. It claims soothing effect on aches and back pain from over-exertion and emotional upset, with mild diuretic action aiding kidney output, and notes over 60 years of use.
Mr and Mrs Lee VanMatre hosted a week stay with relatives. Guests included Mr and Mrs Frank Klarer and family in Monroe for Sunday dinner with the Cooks. Various visits spanned Beloit Winslow Freeport Janesville Milwaukee and Monroe reflecting community ties and social clubs.
Portuguese fishermen commonly decorate their boats with painted eyes to attract fish and direct the vessel. The practice reflects maritime lore and navigational tradition in coastal communities.
A light Cessna 170 en route from Prairie du Lac to Eagle River crashed at Wausau Municipal Airport after a gust toppled the right front wheel and caused a ground loop. Pilot Richard Hegerfeldt 45 owner and passenger Phil Carpenter 22 suffered severe facial and limb cuts and unconsciousness. Rob ert Hart 21 and Robert Fischer 24 of Richland Center had lesser injuries.
Steven McNicol, 24, of Wheaton, is hired as musical instructor for the Orange Vine Community School district for next year. The 10 month post starts July 27 and covers the high school band and chorus and the junior high band. He holds a bachelor’s in music education from North Central College Naperville. He succeeds retiring T A Kiburz. The board approves specs for two new 60 passenger buses to replace 1951 models. Superintendent candidates will have personal interviews soon.
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