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Newspaper
Monroe Evening Times
Location
Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
May 04, 1964
Page
2
Observers say President Johnson’s image has emerged from Kennedy’s shadow as he speaks with earthiness and directness. His off the cuff style and punchy sentences win cautious praise, notably in a Chamber of Commerce address, though partisan divides remain.
An editorial warns that last week Viet Cong attacks included sinking an American Navy aircraft ferry and wounding eight servicemen in Saigon. It argues security limits, questions Washington’s hesitation on victory strategy, and the unclear role of armed forces in Vietnam.
Five items from the era include a May 4 1954 note that UN allies in Korea weigh a compromise for peninsula reunification, a public meeting on educational television by H B McCarty, and a court martial convicting Cpl Edward S Dickenson for aiding China and betraying troops.
The piece notes weekly American casualties in Vietnam as President Johnson states the U S remains to help free Vietnam from Communist danger. It highlights growing impatience among Americans seeking a straightforward, all-out push toward victory and asks when such an effort will begin.
James F. Mc Michael says a four word omission in a property tax relief bill adds 1.7 million to the program and will be corrected. The change would have made elderly with income up to 6000 eligible instead of 3000. Leaders plan to amend it within the fall session.
Contrary to rumors camping remains allowed at Yellowstone Lake with plans to add a hilltop site north of the lake. When built camping along the shore and road would end. The Yellowstone Lake dairy bar was remodeled with a larger east wing and an exterior window. Mr and Mrs Arne Fincert run the dairy bar and boat rentals. Florida is noted as the lowest state with a high point of 345 feet.
P Joseph Francis Bryan Jr. charged with kidnapping in Tennessee and South Carolina has confessed to killing 7 year old Lewis Wilson of St. Petersburg. The body was found in a Venice palmetto thicket after Bryan’s car got stuck. FBI notified St. Petersburg police. Bryan also linked to disappearance of Dennis Burke and death of John David Robison.
Two Monroe area men will receive bachelor of divinity degrees at the 86th annual commencement of Evangelical Theological Seminary in Naperville on Monday May 18. Rev. Edward F. Johnson and Milton Wolf are the graduates. Services at 3 p.m. in First Evangelical United Brethren Church. Dr. George M. Docherty will deliver the graduation address on Saving Grace.
The NAACP may call a national one day work stoppage and prayer vigil if Congress fails to pass a civil rights bill soon. Alfred Baker Lewis, treasurer and board member, said the timing depends on executive secretary Roy Wilkins. Demonstrations would be organized locally.
Independence Missouri loyalists mark Harry S. Truman's 80th birthday with a farmers tribute luncheon. Truman urges presidential candidates to use discretion in campaign rhetoric and avoid harming national interests. Messages from Johnson Hoover and Eisenhower presidents praise his agricultural leadership.
Mrs Thomas Hall 73 of Darlington died after a long illness in a Cuba City hospital Saturday. Services set for 2 p m tomorrow at Darlington Methodist Church. Survived by husband, two sisters Mrs Charles Haffle of Rockford and Mrs Margaret Richards of Platteville, and a brother Ralph of Galena. Friends may call at Sharer funeral home.
Milwaukee school superintendent Harold S. Vincent warned any faculty leaving to teach at a so called freedom school on May 18 would lose a day's pay. He said a directive would discipline teachers not on duty during the boycott asserting it violates Wisconsin law.
About 100 students and 15 adults will join a two part driver education program at Monroe High School this summer. Courses are run with help from the State Department of Public Instruction, the American Automobile Association, local new car dealers, and the Wisconsin Motor Vehicle Department. Sessions run June 8 to August 21 across five start dates with daily one hour lessons for four weeks. Students must be at least 15 and 10 months old by completion and 16 by October 2 to attend the fifth session.
John Frick 55 died of a heart attack at his home in New Glarus. A Swiss immigrant born April 4 1909 he came to the U S in 1925. He lived in Nora Blanchardville and worked as a cheesemaker before joining Pet Milk Co. Survived by wife Anna Verena Zimmermann two sons John Jacob Joseph Anton one daughter Mary Ann and one brother Theodore in Switzerland. Funeral at Zentner funeral home New Glarus with Rev Linus Wierwill officiating burial in Swiss church cemetery. Friends may call at Zentner.
Karl Hoffmann who bought the Wilhelm Tell Hotel announces remodeling pending Industrial Commission approval. The Swiss style exterior will feature Engadinerhaus design from Graubunden with plaster and wood, a new main entrance, redesigned lobby and restrooms, a gift shop, a transformed dance hall into dining space, and a modernized kitchen with walk-in cooler.
A portable stage will be provided for gatherings that feature entertainment and require such facilities. The text notes the stage is supplied by eliminating the existing stage in the dance hall.
Graveside services for Mark Willard Schuld infant son of Sharon were held at Oakwood cemetery. Rev. Raymond Nelson officiated. The newborn died soon after birth in Lakeland hospital Elkhorn. Survivors include his parents a sister Shelly grandparents Mr and Mrs William A Schuld Sharon and Mr and Mrs Hans Schneeberger Evansville great grandparents Mr and Mrs Jake Woller Sharon and Mrs Lena Elmer Monroe former Albany. Salisbury Schilke funeral home Sharon was in charge.
An estate notice invites readers to rent a room via the Monroe Evening Times classified ads service. It outlines available lodging options and contact details for prospective tenants seeking short or long term accommodations.
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