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Newspaper
Monroe Evening Times
Location
Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
May 13, 1967
Page
2
The Monroe Evening Times lists publication details including post office entry as second class matter under act of Congress March issuance and daily schedule. It lists staff associations The Associated Press and other entities and provides subscription rates and office hours.
Editorial reprints Famee Elmer Shisler's tribute to her mother Mrs John Elmer of Dutch Hollow. It recalls sixty five years in southern Wisconsin, her courage devotion to family and faith and her eighty three years of life, restated with faith and affection.
A heartfelt tribute extols a mother as strong tender wise and loving. She wrote weekly letters through illness deafness and sorrow, showing unselfish devotion patience and fortitude. The speaker laments the debt of gratitude and cites her royal grace and lasting influence.
Rev Ray Bayley executive director of Alcohol Problems Council of Wisconsin spoke at the Monroe Kiwanis Club lunch and the traffic safety program in the state legislature was discussed. Kiwanis Ladies Night set for May 17 at Monroe Country Club. The club approved 150 to American Field Service 250 to Key Club 800 for vocational scholarships 60 chairs for the bandshell and youth cabin improvements.
Darlington Kiwanis Club announced Saturday's bicycle rodeo winners. First place in boys 10 and under was Daniel Prine followed by Larry Atkinson. boys 11 to 14 saw Scott Fromacher and Larry Mueller take first and second. Girls 10 and under crowned Karen Franklin and Karen Donahoe. girls 11 to 14, Myra McCarten and Carolyn Hanson. First places receive engraved pen pencil sets and second place engraved pens. rodeo chairman was Wayne Sherman.
Four Monroe Jaycees chartered a new Jaycee chapter in Darlington on Tuesday night. State VP Jack Fernan led the group alongside attendees including Harry Kemprood and Kevin Close, with 49 charter members taking the oath. Assemblyman Joseph Tregoning and Mayor Francis Reichling attended. Art Wedemeyer urged goal setting and effort. New officers were John Gibson president, with Allan Brecklin and Laverne Gille as vice presidents, plus other officers and directors.
Palestine Chapter No. 21 Royal Arch Masons met in the Masonic Hall to hear reports from the Grand Chapter Convocation in Madison May 1 and 2. An open installation of Commandery is set for May 15 and on May 24 the DeMolay will present the Mothers Degree at AlbanyEastern Star. Orville R. Evans of Monroe will receive the Legion of Honor degree for his service on the DeMolay advisory board since inception. Lunch was served by Irv Goecks.
An early morning blaze gutted the Drift Inn a popular bar and restaurant on Highway 54 just east of Wisconsin Rapids Fire Chief Cloyd Vallin estimated the loss at 40000 dollars authorities investigate cause and extent of damage.
LaVerne Deal, Monroe Civil Defense director, issued an appeal for 41 volunteers to serve as civil defense auxiliary police in emergencies. Mrs. Charles Chapman of South Wayne reports March of Dimes receipts of $258.
Twenty years ago on May 13 1947 Victor Heuer purchases the B H Lynch Sales Co. Members of the Union Presbyterian and First Universalist churches vote by a substantial majority to adopt a revised plan setting up a joint parish for a trial period.
Thirty years ago on May 12 1937 the school board discussed starting an immunization program to protect all children. The report notes 38 positive tuberculin skin tests out of 227 given and mentions park board hoping the Legion will sponsor a kittenball game this year.
May 13 1927 marks a lighthearted school event as Dutch atmosphere prevails at the junior-senior prom while the economics class tours a state institution in Waupun. Officials discuss Monroe as a potential site for a major glass manufacturing plant and related economic prospects.
Fifty years ago on May 13 1917 Sheriff C F Engilehardt received Green County supply forms for the military draft registration. Men aged 21 to 30 must file. Willis Ludlow is named Monroe chairman for a state wide YMCA drive to raise 100000 dollars for war work.
Col George H Joachim visits Monroe and commends the Mil itary Band but avoids committing to a First Regiment selection. Juda businessmen and citizens form the Juda Improvement Association and begin plans to incorporate the community.
The 1967 Cancer Fund drive in Spring Grove township raised $190.30 under the direction of Mrs. Leslie Pinnow. Local residents contributed from each former country school district including Clarence $34 and Davis $6. Other donors were Poplar Grove $20.55 Hoosier Grove $21.25 Shanghai $37.50 Oakley $29.50 Atwood $28.50 Bright $13 and more.
A decorative poem praises violets by Mrs. Werner Schuetz Route 3 Monroe. The page continues with a long birthday greeting list for May 14 to May 20 1967 listing names and addresses in New Glarus Argyle Juda and surrounding towns.
The 11th annual High School Cabaret at Darlington School will be held next Wednesday May 17 in the Community High School gym from 8 to 10 30 p m. Three floor shows open at 8 p m with Spence Mosley as master of ceremonies and Dick Wiegel as maitre d. Tickets sell out fast with 400 available and tables reserved on a first come basis. Tickets may be bought in the high school band room or reserved by calling the office. The event features Eldon Lippstock magician ventriloquist, Tory Beardsley and his Knight Krawlers providing dancing music and refreshments.
Mary Jean Tryon daughter of Mr and Mrs Walter R Tryon of Mount Pleasant Township was named one of 13 Outstanding Students at Madison Vocational Technical and Adult School She was nominated for Student of the Year Award at Awards Day at Central University High School Auditorium A reception for honor students and parents followed Scanlan Hall hosted the program John E Erickson Wisconsin basketball coach gave the address A Moment of Truth Mrs Tryon and Miss Edna Babler attended the reception and program.
In Rockford Illinois Circuit Court Judge Albert O Sullivan ruled that Joan Williams Jr. 17 will be tried in Winnebago County for the execution style murder of two white teenagers. The defense had sought a change of venue claiming local prejudice from March 2 slayings. The judge rejected the motion stating the community can be fair.
A short note highlights how classified ads assist readers in finding missing items and solving everyday needs. The piece emphasizes widespread reliance on local listings for quick solutions.
A list of new members includes Candee Renee Marty of South Wayne born May 3, 1967 and Mark Peterson of Winslow Illinois born Feb 18, 1966. Others are Jodi Lynn Kuebli of Loves Park Illinois born May 17, 1966 Jeff Lincicum of Albany Wisconsin born June 19, 1963 Jody Lincicum of Albany Wisconsin born Nov 1, 1966 and Michael Thomas Kuebli of Loves Park Illinois born Nov 7, 1964.
Mrs Theda Mau and Mr and Mrs John Surrell and son visited her parents Mr and Mrs Frank Tourdot near Albany. Benton Eastern Star attendance by Cora Beck and Theda Mau. Richard Borchert family joined by Ward Merritt parents for Sunday dinner. James Perdue and family Woodford visited Hubert Rockow and family. Supper guests included John Sigalus and son and university students Lauren Young and Alice Bryan Platteville University. Paul Young Baraboo returned home for the weekend. Dale Youngs visited their mothers Kathryn Young and Laura McNair in Brodhead Sunday.
A special day in May is noted with various coded markings and references, suggesting a ceremonial or commemorative event. The fragmentary text lists multiple codes and names, implying organizational notes or archival tags rather than a clear narrative.
On this date in history 1607 James Town Virginia the first permanent English settlement in America was founded. 1717 Maria Theresa born. 1809 Napoleon captured Vienna. 1846 Congress authorized an army of 50 000 for Mexico. 1940 Queen Wilhelmina and Juliana fled to London. Churchill speech blood toil tears and sweat. 1946 Allied government ordered Nazi memorials destroyed. Ten years ago the U S rejected Japan's request to cancel the...
A compact clipping notes a membership coupon for the Evening Times Club, references a five year span since Indonesia's President Sukarno survived an assassination attempt in Jakarta, and recalls a British shipping strike rejected by Prime Minister Wilson a year ago.
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