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Newspaper

Monroe Evening Times

Location

Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

May 09, 1966

Page

2

Monroe Evening Times Opens Postal Entry Notice

Notice lists Monroe Wisconsin newspaper as second class mail under act of Congress with post office entry details. Includes editorial staff EMERY A ODELL 1871 1953 and AP news use rights. Stated circulation in Stephenson IL area and postal regulations with office hours 8 30 am to 5 pm.

Monroe, Wisconsin Congress Associated Press Republic of All Eal One Stephenson Tt 33 Steee County

Week That Was Frames a Year in Local Life and mehr

Editorial looks back at a chaotic week in which neighbors threaten lawsuits over porch kittens and later demand damages. It recalls blood donations by area residents, a Future Homemaker banquet, and President Johnson urging thrift while Luci’s wedding looms. It notes aging groups, anniversaries, misread figures, and odd local happenings from tulips to Girl Scout cookies and a press inspection in Dubuque.

Wisconsin Fha Johnson Luci Patrick Nugent Golden Agers Comedienne Phyllis Diller Dubuqque Telegraph Herald East Dubuque Harden Dubuque Monroe Investment Club Morels Trout Lurleen Wallace Alabama Lyndon Johnson Waeybird Mark Winzenried State Industrial Commission Monroe

Local figures honored in Wisconsin events and contests

Courteous reception and wage talks accompany the parking ramp project. Karl Hofmann and Robert Schneider rise in southern Wisconsin tourism circles. E. L. Niffenegger becomes district commander guiding 6,300 Legionnaires. Kim Babler earns second in the state AP writing contest. Mrs. Simon Meyer, retiring teacher, attends banquet after finishing last week’s Times feature.

Karl Hofmann Robert Schneider New Glarus Wisconsin E. L. Niffenegger Kim Babler Simon Meyer the Times

Mrs Pearl Gabbei Dies in Madison Funeral Held

Services were held today for Mrs Pearl Gabbei 70 a former Evansville and Janesville resident who died Friday in a Madison hospital Rev RD Robinson pastor of Trousdale Methodist Church presided at Joyce Funeral Home Burial was in Forest Hill Cemetery Madison Mrs Gabbei had lived in Madison for 20 years Survivors include two daughters Mrs Chris Fennessey of Chicago and Mrs Peggy Comstock of Madison two sons Merrill Jacobs of Glenview Illinois and Ray H Jacobs Sr of Madison a sister Mrs Laura Berry Evansville 10 grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren

Pearl Gabbei Evansville Janesville Madison R. D. Robinson Trousdale Methodist Church Joyce Funeral Home Forest Hill Cemetery Gabbiei Chris Fenessey Chicago Peggy Comstock Merrill Jacobs Glenview Ill Ray H. Jacobs Sr Laura Berry

Obituary of Carl Olson 74 Beloit caretaker dies

Carl Olson 74 Route 2 Beloit died Friday. Services set for 1 30 p m tomorrow at Silverthorn Newcomers Funeral Home Beloit. Burial Luther Valley Cemetery. Survivors include daughter Mrs Donald Ulrich Black River Falls two grandchildren six brothers Perry Theodore Louis Otto Olaf all Beloit three sisters Mrs Ida Luchsinger Evansville Mrs Alice Brandenburg Hanover and Mrs Jamie Dalton Beloit.

Orfordville Carl Olson Route 2 Beloit Silverthorn Newcomers Luther Valley Olson Caravilla Donald Ulrich Black River Falls Perry Theodore Louis Otto Olaf Ida Luchsinger Evansville Alice Brandenburg Hanover Jamie Dalton

Miss Woodman Wins District Declamation at Platteville

Miss Catherine Woodman takes first place in the district declamation contest at Platteville. Nafalda was injured in a fall and rushed to Chicago specialists. Nafalda is noted as a charming dress model at Mi Lady's.

Catherine Woodman Platteville Nafalda Chicago Milady’s

Border patrol duty called for 1916 Arizona New Mexico Texas militiamen

Fifty years ago on May 9, 1916 the State Militia of Arizona New Mexico and Texas was activated for border protection. The market reported better strawberries now available to consumers.

Arizona New Mexico Texas

San Francisco Baby Show and Home Talent Event

Sixty years ago on May 9 1906 a baby show and home talent entertainment were planned for San Francisco sufferers. Ice was frozen a quarter inch thick and ground crusted while a furious snow storm raged over central Wisconsin with eight inches at Plainfield. Classified ads urged buyers renters and sellers to join in the meeting.

San Francisco Wisconsin Plainfield

First Solemn Mass Confers Priesthood on Rev John Norder

Rev John Norder formerly of Monroe is to be ordained by Bishop William P OConnor at St Raphael Cathedral Madison at 10 a m on Saturday May 28. His first solemn Mass of Thanksgiving is set for 10 30 a m Monday May 30 at St Victor s Church Monroe with a reception and First Priestly Blessings from 2 to 4 p m in the Parish Hall Benediction follows at 4 p m.

John Norder Monroe William P. O’connor St. Raphael Madison Norder St. Victor’s Catholic Church E. C. McCollow St. Victor’s Church Kenneth Klubertanz East Bristle Wis Dennis Ganshert Gratiot Raymond Haas St. Augustine Footville Richard Fenger Janesville Thurifer Cyril Weisensal Fort Atkinson Michael William Ganshert Joseph Ganshert David Malsch Milwaukee St. Francis

Scout Training Session Slated in Monroe Church

Program planning for a Boy Scout session at St. John's Church in Monroe was outlined with an outdoor session planned near Zanders Lake for the May weekend. About 30 adult Scouters attended as Richard Bahr opened and Werner Bodenmann closed the event.

St. John’s Church Monroe Zanders Lake Richard Bahr Rattlesnake Patrol Werner Bodenman New Glarus James Strong Orangeville Ill Jerry Theiler Browntown Lowell Stuessy Eugene E. Eckstam Valley District

Norman Hilden Taken by Death

Former Albany resident Norman L. Hilden died at 62 after a long illness in a Madison area hospital. He lived in Madison 50 years after being born in Prairie. He worked at All-State Insurance for ten years and taught at Madison Business College for six. He was a Monona Lutheran Church member and Sons of Norway Idun Lodge. Surviving: wife Ruth Hinman, mother Martha Hilden, son Gregory, three daughters, two brothers, three sisters, and 11 grandchildren. Funeral arrangements are pending at Ryan Memorial Funeral Home.

Albany Norman L. Hilden Madison Prairie The All-State Insurance Co Madison Business College Hilden Monona Lutheran Church Sons of Norway Idun Lodge Ruth Hinman Martha Hilden Gregory Donald Berray Joseph Torgeson Route 1 McFarland Glen Christensen Reuben Lake Mills George George Newton Norman Plath Oregon Robert Phillips Deerfield Ryan

William J. Harty Dies at 81 in Shullsburg

William J. Harty, 81, retired area miner, died yesterday at a Darlington hospital after a brief illness. Survived by two sisters Mrs. Annie Foley of Shullsburg and Mrs. Irene Coffee of Darlington. Services set for 10 a.m. Wednesday at St. Mathew's Catholic Church. Funeral home calling hours after 7 p.m. with rosary at 8 p.m. tomorrow.

Shullsburg William J. Harty Darlington Annie Foley Irene Coffee St. Mathew’s Catholic Church O’flahirty

Mrs. Haas 76 Dies in Mt. Horeb

Mrs Mayme Haas aged 76 died Saturday in Whiting. She was first married to Guy Corbin who died in 1938 and then to John Haas who died in 1959. Surviving daughter Iva Keepers of Nekoosa. Graveside rites at 2 15 p m Tuesday Mt Horeb Cemetery. Taylor Funeral Home Wisconsin Rapids in charge.

MT. Horeb Mayme Haas Whiting Guy Corbin John Haas Iva Keepers Nekoosa Taylor Funeral Home Wisconsin Rapids

Burr Knapp Stricken at 79

Burr J. Knapp 79 died Saturday after a three month illness in Platteville. He was born in Grant County and lived in Platteville 30 years. A retired carpenter and mason, he was a member of St Marys Catholic Church. Survived by brother Clyde Madison and sisters Carrie Moore Bloomington and Pearl Satterberg Annandale Minn. Service 9:30 a.m. Tuesday at St Marys Church. Friends may call after 2 p.m. today at Thomas Funeral Home with rosary at 8 p.m.

Platteville Burr J. Knapp Grant County Knapp St. Mary’s Catholic Church Clyde Madison Carrie Moore Bloomington Pearl Satterberg Annandale Minn Thomas Funeral Home

Roy I Evans Stricken at 70 in Dodgeville

Roy T Evans 70 a retired rural mail carrier died yesterday in a hospital after a heart attack at home in Dodgeville Funeral arrangements are pending at Lulloff Funeral Home.

Dodgeville Roy T. Evans Lulloff Funeral Home

Shah Frees 64 Prisoners for Heir Birth in Iran

The Shah pardons 64 inmates including 10 life terms to celebrate the birth of his second son. Pardons follow the royal tradition when a royal heir is born, marking a customary show of clemency.

Tehran Iran

Spellman Turns 77 in Dinner Honoring Cardinal

Francis Cardinal Spellman of New York celebrated turning 77 with a dinner attended by about a thousand people. He quipped that a man has three life stages youth middle age and feeling wonderful.

New York Francis Cardinal Spellman

Brisbane lad saves lives of American couple in brave act

A Brisbane youth heroically saved the lives of an American couple in a dangerous incident. The intervention prevented serious harm, with bystanders applauding the young hero for quick thinking and courage. Local authorities praised the community’s response and urged continued vigilance.

Brisbane Australia

Teen rescues couple from Brisbane River as circus tour beckons

Paul Templeman, 19, rescued a Rochester New York couple when their car plunged into the Brisbane River. Ashley Farrar and his wife presented him with $2,000 and invited him to visit their home. He plans to travel to the United States before November because the circus is his passion and America’s biggest circus tours only from April to November.

United States Paul Templeman Rochester N.Y Brisbane Ashley Farrar Alice America

Jailer Mixup Spurs Forked Release in San Diego Case

In San Diego this week, Daniel Ray Scott vanished after a jailer miscalled his name for release and authorities released Ralph Scott instead. Ralph was cleared and freed. Daniel is now charged with forgery and remains at large.

San Diego Calif Scott Daniel Ray Scott Ralph Scott Daniel Ralph

Rockefeller marks third anniversary in Niagara Falls

Gov. Nelson A. Rockefeller visits Niagara Falls to attend a $50-a-plate Republican fund raising dinner. His wife Happy is not with him, as the honeymoon capital hosts the event.

Niagara Falls N.Y Nelson A. Rockefeller Rockefeller

Sheep Herd Blocks Road in English Commute

In Hasborne Crawley England 73 year old Bill Francis herds 400 sheep along the main highway twice weekly during morning rush hour. The flock takes 90 minutes to traverse the one mile gap between his two farms causing traffic disruption and prompting local concerns.

Hasborne Crawley England Bill Francis

Man advocates slowing life banked on sheep on highway

Francis says his act slows life. Drivers honk and fume as cars speed past his house at 70 mph. Police note drivers have right to use the road. Bill's wife Mary calls the public a damned nuisance.

Francis Bill Mary

Princess Anne Leaves London Hospital After Nose Operation

Princess Anne is discharged from a London hospital after surgery to straighten her broken nose from a fall from her horse. She will turn 16 in August and is the daughter of Queen Elizabeth II.

London Anne Elizabeth II

New York Maids Wear Dior Styled Hats On Patrol

New Yorkers notice thirty two traffic enforcement officers in Dior inspired navy helmet hats patrolling the streets. Traffic summons may reach up to 15 dollars as motorists face fines. A contact number 325 5101 is listed for Adtaker services.

New York

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