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Newspaper
Monroe Evening Times
Location
Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
May 11, 1967
Page
2
The page lists subscription rates by carrier and mail in Wisconsin and nearby Illinois counties. It notes exclusive AP republishing rights and credits Merv Odell (1871 1953). Office hours are 8 30 am to 5 pm and the phone number is provided.
An editorial reflection on birthdays and aging, noting how time edges by, and recounting personal tributes from friends and family. The piece highlights mail, SwissHappy Birthday singing, gifts from Martha Bennet, Ernie Ammon, Bob Hahn, a beer mug from a daughter, a brown tie from a son, Boots Randolph record, and cake memories.
Barbara Payton former movie actress and ex wife of Franchoi Tone died this week at age 38 in San Diego residence of her parents after about a week of illness. Police reported natural causes and the coroner planned an autopsy. She had lived in San Diego for two years and was the daughter of Mr and Mrs E Lee Redfield.
A compact reflection on how loss shapes perception, suggesting that what appears illogical may make sense within a framework where something is missing. The piece links absence to meaning, inviting readers to reassess assumed order.
Darlington funeral notice for Melvin Peterson 60 who died Tuesday May 9 at home from a heart attack. Services set for 2 p.m. at Grace Lutheran Church with burial in Union Grove Cemetery. Survived by widow Anna Helm, daughter Mrs. William Paulson, son Harold, mother Mrs. Nellie Peterson, two brothers, four sisters and four grandchildren.
Glancing backward to May 11 1957 Mrs Cramer Houser and John C Calder receive applause for advising another successful prom Evelyn Rosenstiel of Pearl City is named new home agent for Lafayette County.
Twenty years ago on May 11 1947 Rev Alvin C Rabehl pastor of Immanuel Evangelical Church for 16 years is transferred to Racine amid strong local congregation opposition. Monroe opens southern Home Talent League play with a 13 to 8 win over Wiota.
Thirty years ago Robert Bruni placed second in a Lions Club bowling tournament for the state. The Bohemian Shawl presented by the Washington 4H Club drew attention at a drama tournament. Cast included Gordon Austin Betty Rupp Mereland Chesebro Montgomery Chesebro and Alma Keegan.
Forty years ago on May 11 1927 the Duerst Brothers herd of 26 cows in New Glarus led the New Glarus Monti cello testing association with an average 47.7 pounds of butterfat per cow. Seventeen cows produced over 40 pounds.
Miss Alma Schmid and Romo Bobb leave for Platteville to compete in district declamation. Miss Kathryn O Donnell closes the Iliff school year with a pupil picnic. Willis Ludlow to head Green County Defense Council newly formed.
Sixty years ago today on May 11 1907 Christ Burgner arrives from Ontario Canada to gain practical cheesemaking experience here J D Durst begins the return trip to Fulton South Dakota after visiting here and in Orangeville Illinois
The State Coordinating Committee for Higher Education approved unanimously yesterday a combined vocational and liberal arts school to serve the Rhinelander area Arkansas? The decision creates a new higher education institution aimed at expanding regional vocational and liberal arts offerings.
George C. Sherbondy a native of Oneco Township received the historic gold-headed cane purchased by local subscribers years ago. He was born Oct. 7, 1884 and owns land near his birthplace. The couple has one daughter and three grandchildren. He traces family roots to Napoleon era and early frontier travel. He recalls voting for Theodore Roosevelt and questions present war blame on President Johnson.
The Cuban government will allow Havana mothers to eat cake next Sunday amid shortages. Havana Radio reported 200,000 cakes will go on sale in greater Havana for Mothers Day along with 125,000 cartons of bonbons and 150,000 packages of soda crackers. The greater Havana population is 2,600,000.
Kenneth Wood 65 died Tuesday May 9 at home after a long illness. Funeral services are 2 p.m. tomorrow at the Methodist Church where he was a member with Allen Funeral Home handling arrangements from 7 to 9 tonight. He previously worked at Fairbanks Morse Co in Beloit. Survived by widow a son Roger Schofield a daughter Mrs Norman Schultz Wisconsin Rapids four brothers William Robert Frank Harold and seven grandchildren.
Mrs Theda Man hosts a birthday anniversary dinner for Theda Mau at the New Glarus Hotel. Monroe residents and relatives visit, move, or dine with relatives across towns including Mineral Point Juda Argyle South Wayne and Brodhead. Funeral attendance and back-and-forth visits mark a quiet weekend in the area.
Former Darlington resident Mrs. Jennie Houy, 93, died Sunday in Turlock California after living in California the past decade. Services set for 11 a.m. tomorrow at Steil Funeral Home Darlington with burial in Union Grove Cemetery. Calling hours after 7 p.m. tonight. Survived by daughter Mrs. Earl Long of Turlock and two grandchildren plus several great grandchildren.
Mrs. Anna Bender, 90, Galena, died at Sunnyside Nursing Home in Warren on Tuesday May 9. Services set for 2 p.m. tomorrow at Furlong Funeral Chapel in Galena with burial in Greenwood Cemetery. Survived by daughter Mrs. Frank Spurr, sister Mrs. William Engelke, Belmont Wis, three grandsons and eight great grandchildren.
Mrs. Robert Feller Jr and Mrs. Wallace Feldt announce completion of the Mt Pleasant Township Cancer Drive with a total of 127 dollars collected. Cancer crusaders include Mmes Art Silver Edward Riese Edwin Kernen Gordon Schulz Robert Feller Sr Robert Feller Jr and Herman Durtschi.
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