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Newspaper
Monroe Evening Times
Location
Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
May 11, 1966
Page
2
The Monroe Fyening Times edition lists office hours from 8:30 am to 5:00 pm with a contact telephone of 325-5101. It notes second class mail status under Congress and Associated Press affiliations with circulation audit mentions.
Editorial laments the closing of Tarzan City on Dr. Harriet Anundsen’s land in Monroe due to vandalism by youths. It recalls past acts of vandalism and a 1963 episode, praising the osteopath for championing children yet noting ongoing damage and loss of the playground area.
Postmaster R J Myers amid a nationwide appeal urges citizens with funds in the abolished Postal Savings System to convert holdings into United States Savings Bonds. The campaign chair, Postmaster General Lawrence P OBrien, targets 930000 Americans with 285 million on deposit, highlighting 4.15 percent interest and patriotic value. Details on conversion are available at any Postal Savings Depository, including Monroe.
On May 11 notable events include Minnesota statehood in 1885 and Luxembourg gaining perpetual neutrality in 1867. Churchill's Washington visit in 1943, Japan's 1945 admission of war start, and Israel joining the UN in 1949 are cited, with later notes on regional conflicts and disasters.
Ten years ago today a severe storm brought tornadoes and high winds to southern Wisconsin and northern Illinois. Monroe police investigated a break-in at the Sky-Vu Theater where about $200 was stolen in the incident.
Robert Henry of the American Association of Railroads notes the embargo on non essential freight shipments will be lifted. The state public service commission issues an emergency order authorizing rationing of electricity manufactured gas and water by utilities.
Thirty years ago on May 11 1936 a Madison man drowned in Lake Waubesa when the boat he and his cousin were using to haul stones swamped and sank. In New Jersey a hospital delivered quadruplets and the father reacted with no surprise saying Oh yeah.
The report quotes O'Brien stressing that no better use for Postal Savings System funds exists than investing them in United States Savings Bonds to serve America and support national goals.
An elderly Clarno woman who smoked a pipe for four decades died when the pipe ignited her bed. Six others were killed by wind hail and rain storms in Texas.
Five decades ago on May 11 1916 discussions by contractors set plans for Immanuel Church in progress. Reports note Germany may welcome peace but does not beg for it amid ongoing global tension. Chicago witnesses a large strike with 25000 to 30000 workers off the job.
May 11 1906 marks the 60th birthday of A S Douglas and George O Pietzsch who secure a lease on 80 acres of mining land in Hazel Green. The Wonder Mining Co. is organized here and holds the lease on mining land between Buncombe and Hazel Green.
A speaker laments Tarzan City remaining off limits to the next generation, deeming it a sad commentary on the era and fearing a drift away from civilizational standards. The passage expresses concern about missed opportunities and the impact on youth.
The Racine Unified School Board rejected adopting a book titled Dress Adornment and the Social Order for a junior year girls class. Superintendent John Prasch cited passages about Negro men and clothing as controversial if quoted out of order. The debate followed a prior consideration last month.
Edmund C. Hamilton longtime publisher editor of The Monroe Evening Times was nominated for a seat on the Agency School Committee during Tuesday night’s Monroe Board of Education meeting The nomination does not constitute election and the committee post will be filled by a future selection from area boards with Hamilton already backed for his work with the school board.
A 6:30 dinner meeting at American Legion Hall introduced new K of C members who earned major degrees in Cuba City on April 24. The nominating committee, led by Donald Clark, will present a slate of officers for a June 20 vote. William E. Schmitz chaired the dinner and social evening.
A Dane County grand jury in Madison continues its inquiry into alleged improper lobbying activities in the Wisconsin Legislature. After hearing five witnesses Tuesday, more testimony is scheduled for today.
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