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Newspaper
Monroe Evening Times
Location
Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
May 04, 1966
Page
2
Debate Over New Elementary School Bond Issue
The Monroe editorial urges voting yes on Friday’s school bond referendum despite objections about segregation and safety. It argues buses and cafeteria logistics favor a single new building, notes tax implications and debt limits, and stresses timely construction amid rising costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tyes
Leslie Kindschi
Special Citizens Committee On
Monroe Evening Times
D. J. Huenink
Rodney O. Kittelsen
Monroe
Voters urged to cast ballots for school financing Friday
The article appeals to residents to vote between 7 a.m. and 8 p.m. in the Junior High School lobby for a financing proposal. It warns that abstaining could allow a minority to defeat a bond issue and delay community education progress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George
Kiwanis Antique Show Linked to Monroe Event
Ten years ago today the Kiwanis sponsored an antique show hailed as Monroe's first of its kind. The county plans to ask the City Council to rezone land near the county shops to permit a new jail in that area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monroe
Wisconsin GOP Opens With Endorsement Appeal in 1946 Convention
Twenty years ago today on May 4 1946 the Wisconsin Republican convention opened with chairman Thomas Coleman urging approval of the best qualified by endorsement. Monroe won the district music festival crown at the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Coleman
Monroe
Police Chief Questions Ex-Con Victim Death in Janesville
Thirty years ago on May 4 1936 Janesville police chief holds an ex convict for questioning in a death in Janesville Wisconsin. The British government asks its minister to assist the United States in a legal matter in Addis Ababa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Janesville
United States
Addis Ababa
40 Years Ago Today May 4 192
Monroe reports fire at Woodfords ice house injuring none while Argyle truck wrecks en route to Woodford. Community hall burns following blaze in an ice house. Investigations underway into the incidents and damages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woodfords Burn
Monroe
Woodford
50 Years Ago Today May 4 1916 Fuller Bank Dividend
Fuller Bank Winslow pays only 30 percent dividend amid belief the settlement limit is reached. A brilliant aurora borealis display was visible in the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fuller Bank
Winslow
Wealth in Wisconsin Soil Attracts Attention In 1906
Sixty years ago on May 4 1906 reports note vast wealth in Wisconsin soil with only a third of land under cultivation. Mrs T W Nuzum of Brodhead planned European travel to join her husband in Wien Austria. Warren Stearns promoted a Rockford Madison electric railway visiting Albany. Co H Monroe answered a railroad riot call to Milwaukee twenty years prior.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wisconsin
T. W. Nuzum
Brodhead
Europe
Wien
Austria
Warren Stearns
Rockford-Madison
Albany
Co. H of
Monroe
Milwaukee
McCarthy to Speak at Rockford College May Lecture
U S Senator Eugene J. McCarthy of Minnesota will deliver the MacLeish Lecture at Rockford College. He will discuss The Rights of Man in the 20th Century in the Burpee dining room at 8 p.m. on Tuesday May 10. The public is invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rockford
Eugene J. McCarthy
U S
Minnesota
MacLeish
Rockford College
Sen. McCarthy
Burpee
Mrs Owens 63 Barneveld Teacher Dies After Illness
Mrs John Owens age 63 who taught in the area for 47 years died in a Dodgeville hospital after a brief illness. She belonged to St Marys Catholic Church St Marys Altar Fidelity American Legion Auxiliary and the Royal Neighbors. Survivors include her husband a sister Mrs Lillian Meyer Madison and a niece Mrs Jerome Buol Barneveld. Services are set for 10 a.m. tomorrow at St Bridget's Ridgeway with rosary at 8 p.m. at Ayers Funeral Home Ridgeway where friends may call after 2 p.m. today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ridgeway
Ayers Funeral Home
EUB Conference Attendees and Community Notices
Attendees Juda and Melvin Rey along with Paul Matzke traveled to Milwaukee for the Annual EUB Churches conference at Memorial Church. Social visits span Juda to Milwaukee and Fairfield households. Local events include birthdays, baptisms, and relatives visiting from Madison Milwaukee Ripon Delavan and Chicago.
Preach Sunday by Rev William Blake at Monroe First
Milwaukee pastor Rev William Blake of Kingsley Methodist Church since 1960 will preach at Monroe First Methodist Church Sunday morning May 8. He mentored Rev C James Weis and influenced his call to ministry. Blake also led churches in Waukesha and Wausau and serves on several church boards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Blake
Kingsley Methodist Church
Milwaukee
First Methodist Church
Monroe
Blake
James Weis
First Methodist
Waukesha
Wausau
East Wisconsin
the Pulpit
Pulpit Digest
Church Management
Wig Attends Confirmation and Local Visits
Wig attended the confirmation Sunday for Miss Jeanne Pflaum daughter of Mr and Mrs John Pflaum at Walworth. Mmes Viola Hartwig and Minnie Haberman Monroe were Sunday dinner guests of Mr and Mrs Ed Hartwig and they called on the Russell Matzke family. Mr and Mrs Lowell Ladwig visited Amy Braden in Madison after her heart surgery. Mrs Marvin Siedschlag Monroe called on Mrs Walter Ladwig. Joe Jones underwent surgery at Madison General Hospital. Ralph Frey and family visited William Hassenfelt at Argyle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wig
Jeanne Pflaum
John Pflaum
Walworth
Mmes
Viola Hartwig
Minnie Haberman
Monroe
Ed Hartwig
Russell Matzke
Lowell Ladwig
Madison
Amy Braden
Marvin Siedschlag
Walter Ladwig
Joe
May baskets bring memories of heartwork and handwork
A grandmother recalls May baskets given by grandchildren at a relative’s home on May Day. She reflects on the back and forth of giving and receiving, proposing that heartwork and handwork deserve more importance in a material world.
Legion delegates attend Third District Convention
Jacob Bruni Walter Ott Louis Ubert Lester Bower Edwin Saxer Sylvan Schindler and Jack Heller, members of the Stuessy Kuenzi Legion, attended the Third District Legion Convention Sunday at Lancaster.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Glarus
Jacob Bruni
Walter Ott
Louis Ubert
Lester Bower
Edwin Saxer
Sylvan Schindler
Jack Heller
Stuessy- Kuenzi Legion
Third District Legion
Lancaster
Charles A. McGee Dies in Shullsburg at 83
Charles A. McGee, 83, of Shullsburg, died unexpectedly yesterday in New Diggings. He is survived by two daughters, six grandchildren, and five great grandchildren. Services are scheduled for 2 p.m. Friday at Thompson Funeral Home with calling hours tonight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shullsburg
Charles A. McGee
New Diggings
Edward Batten
Madison
Alvin Moore
Thompson Funeral Home
Jan Keister Feted At University Honors Day
Miss Jan Keister of Orangeville was honored at Illinois University 42nd annual Honors Day Convocation in Assembly Hall Champaign for excellence in scholarship. Attending were her mother Mrs Ralph Keister, Paula Orangeville, grandmother Mrs Louis Rabe McConnell and aunt Mrs David Mordick Rockford during Mothers Day activities. Keister is a music major and sophomore.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orangeville
Jan Keister
University of Illinois
Assembly Hall
Champaign
Ralph Keister
Paula
Louis Rabe
McConnell
David Mordick
Rockford
Keister
Kline Elected President of Monroe Investment Club
Harold J. Kline was elected president of the Monroe Investment Club at a meeting in the Eagles Club. John Walters became vice president and Harris Germann named secretary treasurer agent. The group also voted to make the president chairman of the advisory board with buy and sell authority between monthly meetings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold J. Kline
Monroe Investment Club
Glenn H. Brecklin
John Walters
Harris (Bing) Germann
Eagles Club
Milk as summer drink mix inspires refreshing blends
With summer ahead, milk fuels picnics and vacations. Milk blends well with many fruits or juices to create cooling beverages. Chocolate and flavorings can be added for variety.
Grilled Hamburgers and French Fried Onion Rings
Back yard picnic idea features grilled hamburgers with melted cheese. Includes a French Fried Onion Rings recipe using Bermuda onions milk eggs and flour with coating steps.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bermuda
Frying Onions Rings Golden Crisp Recipe
Shake off excess flour and fill French-frying basket one half to two thirds full to brown onions evenly. Set basket in 375 degree fat and cook until rings are crisp and golden, stirring once to separate. Drain on paper towels and sprinkle with salt before serving. Makes about eight servings.
Orangeville News Briefs Highlight Local Visits and Hospital Stays
Mrs. Joseph Fuchs has returned home from Freeport Memorial Hospital. Rock Falls hosts included Mr and Mrs Walter Pinkow and several relatives from Orangeville and surrounding areas. Funeral services for Mrs Otto Vogt at Lombard Wednesday will be attended by Evan Beck and others from Polo and nearby towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Fuchs
Freeport Memorial Hospital
Walter Pinnow
Ida Mae van Matre
Irene Moyer
Myrtle Hoot
Mildred van Matre
Hoot
Rock Falls
Kenneth Gross
Elizabeth Davidson
Glen van Matre
Madison
Emma Zunker
Carl Bauman
Milton
Wis
Aurellina Bauman
Brodhead
George Brookover
Paul Bolender
Lynn
Freeport
Eddie Johnson
Janesville
Glen Bolender
Charles Hagerman
Vernon Spaide
Orangeville
Martha Grenzow
Clarno
al Schroeder
Cedarville
Evan Beck
Polo
Otto Vogt
Lombard
Rent that room through Classified ads in The Monroe Evening Times
A short note directs readers to use the classified ads column in The Monroe Evening Times to rent a room. The item emphasizes local listings and available lodging options in the newspaper.
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