This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 25 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Monroe Evening Times
Location
Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
May 12, 1966
Page
2
Readable fragments show Monroe Wisconsin entry for second class matter and an unclear reference to Emory Odell with possible association to a group called the Rebels. Details are incomplete but indicate archival postal context and a personal name.
An editorial note introduces a medley of poetry worth readers’ attention. The Monroe Jaycees newsletter presents an unnamed poem with a timeless message urging repetition and reflection for future audiences.
A reader from Springfield Massachusetts presents a reflective verse urging residents to shape their town. The poem argues towns grow from brave individuals who refuse to wait for others to act, insisting people themselves mold their community.
Mrs Vernon Workinger of Route 1 Lena sent a timely verse about the spring weather. She notes a warm May day turning to snow with a 30 degree reading and a calendar declaring spring while the landscape stays white.
Warren Times reports the Warren Music Mothers present an annual Cabaret Supper Club at Warren High School gymnasium this Saturday. A smorgasbord runs 5 30 to 10 30 p.m. Blue Knights will provide dancing music with floor shows at 7 30 9 and 10 30 p.m. A Whitewater State University Girls Quartet and a Warren area high school comedy act will share the stage with the Jean Betrum Dancers from Monroe. Mrs. Melva Geach directs the Warren High School band.
SHULLSBURG S Cha Mrs Robert Nethery 29 New Diggings township died yesterday in a Hazel Green hospital. Former Rosemary Dunstan Galena Ill had lived in New Diggings for years. Survived by husband four daughters Toni Marie Rosemary Helen Judy Ann Florence May all at home parents Mr Mrs Clifford Dunstan Galena two sisters Mrs Robert Benson Galena Mrs Gus Levans Savanna Ill and a brother Clifford Dunstan Galena Services at 2 p m tomorrow Thompson Funeral Home Shullsburg with callers after 7 p m tonight.
A Hollandale youth is killed and four others seriously injured in a one car crash early today. In a separate Friday night collision near Cuba City a prom queen is killed while returning from prom and seven teenagers are injured as two autos collide head on.
Twenty years ago on May 12 1986 the British loan bill advanced to the House amid doubt over its ultimate fate. A sharp frost was forecast for tonight affecting plans and preparations across the region.
Thirty years ago on May 12 1936 a plane crash in a wooded tract near New Lisbon killed three people. Thomas H Robinson Jr was later tied to the kidnapping of Mrs Speed Stoll a society matron and was brought to Louisville.
Forty years ago on May 12, 1926 a fire damaged several homes and businesses in New Glarus with potential losses around 20 000 dollars. A separate item notes the Norge dirigible flying over the north pole marking a historic moment for Amundsen Ellsworth and Nobile polar expedition.
On May 12 1916 five hundred mill workers walked out seeking better air conditions. The Austro Hungarian steamer Dubrovnik was torpedoed and sunk by a hostile submarine during wartime activity.
Sixty years ago on May 12 1906 J H Miller offered 1000 yards of fancy silk for 28 cents a yard though retail worth up to 75 cents per yard. The weather ran two to five degrees below normal hindering crop progress and prospects.
A Watershed meeting of the money Creek Watershed is planned for 8 p.m. Monday May 16 at Ulcom School. Timothy Mogan of the Pure Milk Association Chicago will speak. The event is open to the public and attendees are asked to bring a pot luck dish for lunch after the program.
Reader Robert L. Johnson praises Dr. Anundsen for closing Tarzan City to the public. He credits the measure with channeling youth away from mischief and toward wholesome activities like hiking and biking. Johnson lauds her for youth guidance and signs off, noting many are better men because of it. He lists his address at 2039 12th Ave.
A Barneveld reader praises The Times for quality coverage and a Mailbag column. The letter lauds the newspaper amid world problems and asserts Americans still enjoy freedom of speech through the column.
Boston Massachusetts ends an 87 year ban on disseminating contraceptives and birth control information. Officials say publication and distribution of related materials will resume immediately under new policy.
Walter W. Ingold 71 of 740 Henry St Lake Geneva Wis died 8 10 am Wednesday May 1 at Lakeland Hospital after six years of ill health He was born July 25 1884 in Monroe and married Bertha Hoffstetter Aug 29 1927 in Waukegan He was an importer of Swiss novelties and gifts and retired in 1961 He is survived by his wife three sisters and was a WWI veteran Funeral services 1 30 pm Friday May 13 at St Nessy Funeral Home Rev Milton Petzold will officiate Burial Greenwood Cemetery with military graveside rites Friends may call 7 9 pm Thursday at the funeral home
ORFORDVILLE Special Alfred Lasse 68 former village president died yesterday in a Madison hospital after an extended illness. Born in Richland County he graduated from the University of Wisconsin and moved to Rock County in 1924 to work for the Borden Company. Surviving are his wife Jeanette and three brothers John C and Leland of Janesville and Erwin of Milwaukee. Services set for 1 30 P.M. Saturday at Orfordville Lutheran Church with calling Friday night at Silverthorn New Comer Funeral Home.
Members of the South Wayne Catholic Church and the Gratiot parish attended the Madison Diocesan Council of Catholic Women convention at the American Baptist Assembly in Green Bay. Rev. Edmund Salzmann and several area women joined about 600 attendees including Bishop William P. O'Connor who spoke.
Miss Mary Tschudy daughter of Mr and Mrs J J Tschudy formerly of Monroe took her oath in the Air Corps. A registered nurse she has served in Madison Schools as a public health nurse and previously worked in a New York hospital. She will depart for Texas for training.
Wisconsin farmers pushed ahead with oats and spring plowing before winter’s return engagement, working long hours to complete three quarters of oats and half of plowing. The Crop and Weather Report notes soil moisture improved from surplus to adequate, the best in two to three years, with county agents reporting unusual May weather before the weekend.
Ira Reynolds former Mineral Point resident died Tuesday in a Wilmette hospital after a long illness. He was a retired Naval electrical engineer and had lived in Wilmette 47 years. Survivors include his wife Cora of Wilmette, a brother C W Reynolds and a sister Mrs Paul DeGraff of Stillman Valley. Services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday at Ritter Funeral Home in Mineral Point.
The Treasury announced higher annual limits for 1966 and onward. E bonds now have a face amount limit of $20,000 and H bonds $30,000.
Readers rely on classified listings to find needed goods services and opportunities. The page highlights practical help spanning employment housing and personal notices showcasing the utility of small ads in everyday life.
The page recalls May 12 as the 132nd day of 1966 with 233 days left in the year and notes events such as King George VI’s 1937 coronation and other historical milestones. A Madison area weather remark mentions an inch of snow and a quip about Indians and Wisconsin territory.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.