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Newspaper
Monroe Evening Times
Location
Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
May 05, 1966
Page
2
The piece lists subscription rates by carrier and location, noting city and county pricing and an office hours schedule. It also references The Associated Press and circulation details without coherent narrative.
The piece denounces transient salesmen who pressure customers into long contracts for questionable goods. It cites a Green County case of a $239 cleaner sold for $17 with a seven sale kickback, warns of abusive language and high pressure, and urges demanding peddler permits or dealing with trusted local merchants.
Theophil M. Ott of Manhattan New York earned a Fulbright Music Fellowship to study for one year at the Music Academy in Cologne Germany. He and Mrs Ott move depart the United States on Sept 17 from Blanchardville where Mrs Ott is a daughter of Lloyd F Johnson and the Otts earned Wisconsin degrees in music.
Wayne Patterson warden of Colorado State Prison has been elected president of the West Central Warden's Association in Seattle Washington. The announcement notes Patterson will lead the group for the coming term amid ongoing corrections policy discussions.
Sam Wilde 56 a Rock County Highway Department employee and lifelong Evansville resident died at work yesterday from an apparent heart attack. Survived by his wife Rose Papanz a foster son Donald Hawkins eight brothers and three sisters. Services set for 2 p.m. tomorrow at St. John s Lutheran Church with visitation tonight at Allen Funeral Home.
Ten years ago today the New Glarus district voters approved building a new high school. Separately American airmen from a B52 stressed confidence the craft will have ample clearance to avoid nuclear damage during a test drop.
Twenty years after Victory in Europe day on May 5 1946 green county veterans gain on the job training instruction provided by Edward Ensch at the local facility as a new program. The Albany water tower catches fire during welding at the collar of the stand pipe.
On May 5 1936 the Green County Board votes to dispatch County Agent Ray L Paviak to Washington to address the Swiss cheese but terfat dispute. In Africa Ethiopians endure ongoing conflict as Italian authorities pledge protection for foreigners.
40 Years Ago Today May 5 1926 Group 2 Wisconsin Bankers Association holds its 10th annual meeting here with Paul T Schulze of Portage named president Mrs Lucena Ann Sykes 93 longtime Monroe resident dies Shullsburg faces housing need as mining boom hits town
Fifty years ago on May 5 1916 reports claim Germany agreed to United States demands in a move seen as advancing humanity President Wilson hailed a great victory in the case for humanity The German reply was said to admit two meanings Milwaukee trade boosters plan a visit on June 8.
Sixty years ago on May 5 1906 twenty seven high school seniors were to graduate at Monroe J C Taylor a London war correspondent spoke at the high school on the war in Africa Free seed distribution by the government would continue A B Stickney president of the Great Western Railroad traveled through the city in his private car attached to the Milwaukee Road noon passenger en route to Platteville to visit a daughter.
An upbeat real ads note encourages safer travel by choosing a dependable car for daily use. The message emphasizes reliability and safety as key selling points for everyday transportation.
Duane L. Manley of Oconomowoc received honors as a manager of the year runnerup at Thorp Finance Company. He formerly worked for the Monroe firm with offices in Sun Prairie and Baraboo. He and another runnerup were introduced at the stockholders meeting and presented with an award plaque and cash. Manley is the son of Mr and Mrs Robert Jordan of Beloit and married to Mary Lou Stelter, daughter of Ruby Stelter of Whitewater.
Jacob J. Balsiger 74 a retired cheesemaker died Wednesday in a Portage hospital after a brief illness. He immigrated from Switzerland in 1901 and became North Marcellon Cheese Factory cheesemaker in 1916 retiring in 1956. Survived by Olga three sons Vern Markeson Walter Harold a brother Fred in Switzerland six grandchildren and one great grandchild. Funeral 2 p.m. Saturday at St. John's Lutheran Church with visiting after 3 p.m. Friday at Smith-Lintner Funeral Home.
Theodore A. Schmitt of 410 Maple Street Freeport was arrested on deceptive practices charges after allegedly passing at least 34 worthless checks totaling about 1100. He is held in Stephenson County Jail on a 5300 bond.
Classified listings assist thousands daily by offering practical solutions. Readers find help with jobs, rentals, services, and? items. The section serves as a practical index guiding residents to available offerings and community resources.
The column reports Mrs. and Mr. Johnsons summer travel plans in Monroe. Donald Fritz to London on a Leverhulme Fellowship. Lt. Thomas C. Fritz’s transfer to Hawaii. the O’Bryans moving to New Haven for work. mushroom hunting reports from Monroe. a car safety stunt at Brodhead High School. Circus World Museum’s eighth season opening in Baraboo with 300000 visitors last year and new exhibits. Nat and Mrs. Preston’s Newport Beach trip and ties to Milwaukee contacts. local notes on walking, a Class of 1961 reunion effort, and ongoing community updates.
Mrs George Carrick was summoned to Moline NL on April 22 due to her mother Mrs Marshall Moody’s serious illness at Lutheran Hospital. Moody died on April 23. Carrick stayed in Erie IL until April 30 weekend. Mr Carrick and children attended funeral services in Erie. Homer Walker and spouse traveled from rural Dakota to Port Byron for visitation on April 23. Carrick serves as superintendent of Orangeville Community School Unit No 203.
Mrs. Elton Bubb, 55, area native, died yesterday morning at a Plymouth hospital after a six month illness. She was the former Helen Purintun, daughter of Mrs. Katie Purintun. She taught rural schools in Green County and Plymouth areas before illness in December. Surviving are her husband Elton Bubb two stepchildren her mother two brothers and two sisters. Funeral services will be Saturday in Plymouth at Whithopp Funeral Home with burial in Woodlawn Cemetery. Friends may call after 2 p.m. tomorrow.
Funeral services were held for Charles E. Luke aged 76 who died Saturday. A Janesville resident since 1922, he worked for Parker Pen Co. Born March 31 1890 in North Platte Neb he married Helen Strich in Milwaukee on April 24 1920. She died September 7 1958. He served in World War I in a medical unit. Surviving are two daughters Mrs Richard Seifert Milwaukee and Mrs Gordon Hutcheon Ranford Calif and one grandchild.
The Edelweiss Stars spent Saturday evening as house guests of Mr and Mrs Warren Truttmann and family at the Wausau Area Professional Businessmen's Club, where they were entertained by local hosts.
William Hamilton son of Mrs Mabel Hamilton has been promoted to major in the U S Air Force. He and his wife and five children have lived at Wheeler Air Force Base Tripoli North Africa since July 1963. Before reassignment to the Defense Supply Agency Day ton Ohio they will visit friends in New Glarus and Monroe. Major Hamilton was named Outstanding Supply Officer of the Year in 1963 and 1965.
Richard Vance of Joliet Illinois died Wednesday at home after an apparent heart attack. He was formerly Barbara Pearsall of Evansville and had a sister in Florida. Graveside services will be held tomorrow in Maple Hill Cemetery after a Joliet funeral. Allen Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. Acts in solving daily problems.
Alfred Hendrickson 73 of Darlington died Tuesday after a long illness in a Darlington hospital. He was married to the former Mary Holmes and is survived by two daughters Mrs John Foulker and Mrs LaVerne Kendall both of Darlington, a son Morris of Darlington, 15 grandchildren and 17 great grandchildren. Funeral services will be held tomorrow at the Sharer Funeral Home with visitation after 2 p.m. today.
The Mt. Horeb Animal Hospital will hold a rabies clinic from 6 to 9 p.m. May 13 at the Mt. Horeb Fire Station.
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