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Newspaper
Monroe Evening Times
Location
Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
May 01, 1964
Page
2
The notice lists subscription rates for carrier and mail delivery in Monroe Wisconsin and Stephenson County Illinois, with annual charges and advance payment requirement. It also states office hours from 8:30 am to 5:00 pm and provides a telephone contact number.
Our Iowa friends from the tall corn country joined a gala welcome in Monroe, met hundreds of citizens, and left with clear signs they enjoyed the Monroe hospitality. The Washing ton Coffee Club boosters also relished the event, with a belief the friendly visit could spark an annual exchange and promote regional tourism between the two communities.
An editorial reprinted from the Milwaukee Sentinel argues that state lawmakers cannot properly serve Madison while also holding county board or town chair roles. It cites absenteeism in session and a long tolerated dual-office tradition as wasteful and conflict ridden, urging outlawing of legislative moonlighting.
Four U.S. Marines were wounded and a helicopter was downed as Communist ground fire raked a fleet of Marine helicopters evacuating South Vietnamese troops from a battle area about 35 miles west of Danang.
Secretary of State Dulles and Soviet Foreign Minister Molotov plan private Geneva talks on President Eisenhower's international atomic energy pool proposal. In other items, farmer William Figs Jr. to receive the W. G. Skelly Agricultural Achievement Award and other local obituaries and honors are noted.
Local American Legion Post Auxiliary Boy Scout Troop 113 and junior group join a Sunday parade at Muscoda to spotlight the Third District Legion Conference. Attending dignitaries include Edward Niffenegger Forrest Reise and delegates Sam Pickett Herbert Paske Robert Hardell Jr. Fred Flick and Don Jordi. Free entertainment runs over two days ending with a Sunday parade featuring 15 high school bands the Blatz Band and a Nike missile.
SHULLSBURG Special services for Edward Bennett 37 formerly of Shulls burg were set for 2 p m tomorrow at the O Flaherty funeral home in Oelwein Iowa. Bennett a Willow Springs Darling ton native worked in mines near Shullsburg for years and moved to Oelwein four years ago. He is survived by sister Mrs Bernice Knudtson of Oelwein and brothers Edwin of Chicago and Bernard of Galena Illinois.
Mrs. Frank Hird aged 80 lifelong area resident died after a weeklong illness in a Cuba City hospital. Services set for 2 p.m. tomorrow at Haydenshield funeral home with calling hours. Survived by son Sherman of Cuba City two sisters Ella Winn of Cuba City and Louise Gabel of Platteville a grandson and four great grandchildren.
The Little Sugar River Watershed will convene at 8 p.m. Monday in the high school agriculture room. Manufacturers Barn-O-Matic, New Idea and East Rite Silos present films on haulage, cutting and storing feeds, silos and bank feeders. Lunch will be served.
Juda High School names students earning high honors and honors for the fifth six weeks. Senior high honors include Russell Carter Sandra Helland and Duane Liedschlag. Juniors Pat ricia Kaster Russell Keen Robette Preston. Sophomores Dennis Wirth Yvonne Zimmerman. Freshmen Richard Gobeli Daniel Leaver. Honors go to Dorothy Coplien Toni Hilfiker Beverly Schmid. Juniors Alan Keener Kay O Neil Elaine Keen. Lynn Davis Sandra Goecks Daryl Miller Mike Moellenberndt Janice Siedschlag Nelva Smith.
Robert Moses president of the World's Fair underwent surgery for a non malignant prostate gland condition. His doctors report his condition as excellent and improving well.
Arthur W. Stewart 73 of Fr. Atkinson died in a Madison VA hospital after a three month illness. He was a WWI veteran, member of the VFW and American Legion Posts in Ft. Atkinson. Surviving wife Viola Frank, a foster son Paul Huber, Milwaukee, and two sisters. Services Monday at St. Josephs Catholic church Ft. Atkinson. Burial in St. Jerome cemetery Oconomowoc. Grave side rites by Ft. Atkinson American Legion. Visitation from Sunday at Royal F. Hayes funeral home. Rosary Sunday night.
Today May 1 1964 marks the 122nd day of the year. Notable dates include 1898 Manila Bay victory, 1873 penny post card debut, 1893 Chicago World’s Columbian Exposition opening, 1942 Mandalay captured, 1944 Stalin May Day order, 10 years since major tornado damage, 5 years since Malinovsky May Day parade claim, and Churchill’s decision not to seek re election.
Evangelical United Brethren and other churches in Monroe and nearby towns publish worship times Sunday school and youth activities. Many congregations share weekly circles choirs and conferences, with notes of Rev. Roehrdanz Holling Mittler Prunty and Storck among others. Local annual conferences in Milwaukee and multiple church events are listed.
The United Church of Christ in Monroe lists Sunday school at 9 and 10 30 a m and worship at 9 and 10 30 a m. Mid-Hi and Senior Hi Youth Fellowships meet at 7 p m. Weekly: Carol Choir Monday at 4 p m Hannah Circle 1 30 p m Crusader Choir 4 p m Mary Circle 7 45 p m Martha Circle 7 45 p m Thursday Aid Society 2 30 p m Bethlehem Choir 4 p m Chapel Choir 6 45 p m Sanctuary Choir 8 p m.
A listing of services and activities for various Lutheran congregations. Details include worship times Sunday school sessions and special events such as mother-daughter tea and confirmation activities. Clergy names include Rev. James C. Plymire Rev. R F Bittorf Rev. William D Simpson Rev. Jersild Rev. Emil C Martinson and Rev. M A Soren.
The notice lists May church activities at UNITED PRESBYTERIAN Monroe Union. Sunday school at 9 with worship at 10 15. May Fellowship at 11 15 a.m. Circle One meets Monday with Mrs John Ivey at 8 p.m. Circle Three Thursday 2 with Mrs A Eichstadt Adult Choir 7 Church Session 8 p.m. Saturday Junior Choir 9 a.m. Rev Gerritt E Mouw.
Sunday school at 9 30 worship with Confirmation at 10 45 a m Methodist Youth Fellowship at 7 p m Monday Green County Ministerial Association at 10 a m Official Board at 7 30 p m Tuesday Mother Daughter Banquet at 6 30 p m Thursday Junior Choir One at 4 Junior Choir Two at 4 30 Senior Choir at 7 15 p m Friday Execu
The weekly church notices list services and events for multiple towns. Orangeville hosts worship and choir activities with midweek meetings and a mother daughter banquet. Cedarville, Agryle, Lamont, and Blanchardville share Sunday schools worship times and Rev. names.
The New Apostolic church in Monroe will hold an Ascension Day service on Thursday at 8 p.m. led by Rev. R. H. Scharnweber. No services are planned for Sunday.
Monroe church listing shows Sunday services at 10 11 a m and evangelistic service at 8 p m Rev Gilman Hanson leads the Christ Ambassadors group at 8 p m Wednesday Bible study and prayer meet at 8 p m Thursday service and study plan announced in the notice.
The notice lists services at 803 31st Avenue with Rev. Grant G Rice including worship at 11 a.m. and 7 30 p m on Sundays and prayer meetings midweek Also Juda fellowship Sunday school at 9 50 a m with Rev John M Leggett Farewell for Leggetts and church council and youth choir times noted
St Andrew’s Episcopal church in Monroe advertises Sunday Mass at 11 a.m. The notice highlights service time and church affiliation for worshippers seeking a parish in Monroe.
The Monroe church posts Sunday school at 9 30 a m and worship at 10 45 a m Sunday. Thursday evening choir practice begins at 7 30 p m for interested members.
The Monroe Church of the Nazarene lists Sunday school at 10 a.m. worship at 11 a.m. Junior teen and adult fellowships at 7 p.m. and Evening Evangelistic service at 8 p.m. Wednesday noon prayer and fellowship at 11 a.m. and a 8 p.m. prayer meeting led by Rev. Wesley Burns.
The editorial devotion notes that church calendar days remain relevant to daily life. It describes God's acts from Jesus’ Resurrection to dwelling with humanity, urging believers to trust a loving Creator guiding justice and human good. Rev. Wilford H. Evans signs as interim pastor of St. John's.
Classified ads in The Monroe Evening Times offer room rentals with varying prices and locations. Potential renters can browse listings for furnished or unfurnished rooms and contact landlords for availability.
The First Church of Christ Scientist offers a 10:45 a.m. service with testimonies of healing. Wednesday 7:45 p.m. services and a reading room open Wednesday and Saturday 2 to 4 p.m. for study and reflection.
Mrs. T. E. Sharer will present 26 piano and organ students in a Spring concert at 7:30 p.m. Sunday in the Albany Methodist church. The program will narrate the history of American musical shows from Gilbert and Sullivan to Carousel and Wildcat, with pupils giving brief sketches of composers before performing.
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