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Newspaper
Monroe Evening Times
Location
Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
May 05, 1964
Page
2
A compact report notes collaboration among The Associated Press Inland a Press Association and the Audit Bureau to standardize auditing practices across member outlets. The piece outlines goals, process steps, and anticipated timelines for implementation.
Wisconsin faces 1964 traffic deaths rising sharply with the tourist season. The piece urges harsher licensing age limits and preventive measures, noting many teen crashes involve passing on blind hills and speed related losses of control. It argues for caution and responsibility among young and adult drivers to curb fatalities.
The piece notes Luci Baines Johnson may attend Marquette University in Milwaukee, a move that would surprise University of Wisconsin supporters. It suggests her escorts protected her from Madison’s fringe scene while arguing Marquette’s program appeals to private girls’ school standards and Wisconsin higher education quality.
Parents with active toddlers should keep household cleaners like bleaches out of lower cupboards and within reach of children. Move chemicals to locked high storage and use childproof containers to reduce accidental exposure and injuries.
Ten years back 1954 saw 62 rural schools participating in Rural Youth Conservation Day with a parade around the square, alongside May 5 ceremonies and events for local youth as part of state leading conservation efforts. Betty Baker named Badger Girls State selection by the local Legion Auxiliary. City Council acted swiftly but postponed post-prom party donation while the Milwaukee Braves defeated the Pirates 6 to 1.
President Johnson will visit Maryland Ohio Tennessee North Carolina and Georgia over two days in a trip aimed at inspecting Appalachian poverty conditions. Lynda Bird Johnson will accompany the President due to Mrs Johnson’s prior commitments. The itinerary may include Athens Ohio and Atlanta plus a stop in the North Georgia mountain area.
Charles Clarence Bennett 56 a Shullsburg area farmer died yesterday at his farm home Services set for 2 p m tomorrow at Leadmine Primitive Methodist church Friends may call at OFlah ity funeral home Shullsburg Survivors include three brothers Floyd Shullsburg Lewis Darlington and LaVerne Benton and four sisters Mrs Willie Farrey Benton Mrs George Pratt Cuba City Mrs John Peacock Shullsburg and Mrs Donald Moon Lancaster
Mrs. Benjamin Deininger 52 of Brodhead found dead by carbon monoxide in her garage. Funeral services set for 1 30 p m tomorrow at Newcomer funeral home Brodhead with Rev Donald Storck officiating. Burial in Greenwood Cemetery. She had been despondent over ill health and no inquest will be held. She was born Leona E Solberger in Orangeville April 8 1912 and married in 1936. Survivors include husband a son Virgil a granddaughter three brothers two sisters and several nieces and nephews.
James Schwoegler of the Soil Conservation Department will be the guest speaker at the Monroe Kiwanis Club meeting. The event is Thursday at 12:15 p.m. in the Swiss Wheel at the Green County Agricultural Building.
Local readers rely on classified notices to find affordable services, jobs, and items. The page highlights practical listings from employers, contractors, and sellers helping households meet everyday needs.
T. J. Burgy Jr a Green County service officer announces a drive for used Scout clothing uniforms and equipment for Korea. Bring items to his Courthouse office open 8:30 to noon and 1 to 5 daily except weekends. Request came from CWO Richard Kundert Monroe stationed in Korea.
Seven Monroe men presented entertainment after the Monroe high school prom at the Monroe Country Club. The group The Bottles performed pantomime Beatles sketches with Mort Armstrong Bill Klemm Lester Johnson and Dan Pickett. Sammy Regula Jr impersonated a policeman Tim Phalen was master of ceremonies Don Dunaway aided at the record player Walter Donovan Jr MCed introductions. The evening began with cocktail parties and a banquet with Polynesian Island decor at the Country Club. After the prom and post prom activities attendees went to Goetz Theater for a film then hosted breakfasts at students homes to end the night.
Services for Carl George Figi a 66 year old Spring Grove Township farmer who collapsed and died after a hit and run in Rockford were held at 1 30 p m in Newcomer funeral home Monroe Rev Melvin H Nickel officiated and burial was in Mt Vernon cemetery Juda. He was survived by his wife three daughters four sons three brothers five sisters and 20 grandchildren.
Retired Monroe teacher Miss Lillian Gempeler and her former pupil Albert W. Geigel met for dinner in Taipei on Sunday April 26 while she tours Asia. Gempeler arrived by plane and spent two days in the city. Geigel teaches mathematics at the American school on the military base in Taipei.
Monticello high school graduate Rodney Kammerer attends Madison Vocational Technical and Adult School and earns honors at awards day. He is treasurer of the Wisconsin Business Education Club and received the accountant's handbook from the Alumni Association of the School of business.
George E. Lund 80 retired employee of Mt. Horeb Hardware Co died Monday at his home after a long illness. He was a lifelong area resident member of Masonic Lodge and Evangelical Lutheran Church. Survivors include his wife Hazel Swenson a son Paul a daughter Mrs. Fred Peterson Morrison Minn a brother John Reedsburg three sisters Mrs Alma Hustad Rose Mr Horeb and Mrs Ralph Harkins Delray Beach Fla and two grandchildren. Services 1 30 p.m. Thursday Evangelical Lutheran Church Mt. Horeb. Friends may call Gesme Funeral Home Mt. Horeb after 3 p.m. tomorrow.
London doctors warn Queen Elizabeth II to ease heavy schedule after the birth of her fourth child Prince Edward six weeks ago. The 38 year old monarch faces recent health considerations amid royal duties and family life.
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