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Newspaper
Monroe Evening Times
Location
Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
May 16, 1968
Page
1
Six coal miners trapped in a flooded mine shaft near Hominy Falls were rescued and described as in good shape after nearly ten days. Four others in the same area were found dead as rescuers reached the opening at 8 a.m. EDT.
Gary Neuenschwander, 17, Monroe High School, placed second in the news story category of the Wisconsin AP member newspapers high school contest. The seven top winners and their advisers will attend a luncheon at the state editors spring meeting in Waukesha. The event drew 701 entries from 88 schools in four categories and 114 photo entries from 40 students.
Clair R. Munns writes that true character shows in how one gives not in the gifts themselves. The verse emphasizes generosity as a simple, gracious act rather than a display of wealth or status.
About 70 members attended the annual Jaycee Awards Night and joint Jaycee Jaycette installation at Marco's Supper Club. Paul Paulson was installed as Jaycee president and Mrs. Jack Fernan as Jaycette president for the coming year.
Jacob H Stutzman 83 an Old Order Amish member died May 15 at the Dan Miller farm home in rural New Glarus He leaves 109 immediate survivors including nine children 52 grandchildren and 48 great grandchildren Born April 24 1885 in Middlebury Indiana he had lived in Iowa before moving to New Glarus four years ago His wife died 19 years ago Funeral services will be held May 17 at the Dan Miller farm with final rites May 18 at the Chupp home in Fairbank Iowa Burial will be in Yoder Cemetery Zentner Funeral Home of New Glarus is in charge
The Lions Club of Monroe ran a successful bulb sale on Monday evening May 13 with about 85 members canvassing the city. Proceeds fund aid to the blind. bulbs could be exchanged at Bahr's Store, and buyers received a certificate for a free 150 watt bulb from Wisconsin Power and Light. If missed, sales were to continue Friday May 17 at First National and Commercial and Savings Banks.
Green County received one half to an inch of rain easing drought concerns for crops and hay. Meanwhile a midcontinent tornado outbreak left more than 50 dead, hundreds injured, and millions in damage across Arkansas Iowa Illinois Indiana and Missouri.
Argyle High School presents Nine Coaches Waiting a three act mystery thriller Friday and Saturday May 17 18 at 8 p m in the school gymnasium. Written by Guy Bolton from Mary Stewart novel with cast Martha Cline Arvid Nybroten Barbara Nybroten Tom Arnot Susan Bahe Jerry Hendrickson Richard Valle C Mark Anderson Sandra Widmer David Phillipson.
Northside Elementary prepares a four block curriculum with math language arts science and social studies. Math and reading will be organized into units across two grade levels with six ability levels and remedial support. An instructional committee ensures continuity from unit to unit while team teaching in science and social studies is practiced under defined criteria.
Emanuel Manny Kahn of 333 W Tiffin St Fostoria Ohio violinist of the Kahn and DePinto team died suddenly at home on Wednesday May 15 He had toured with Jim DePinto for 49 years and performed across the country including the Eau Claire Lakes region He served in WWII with USO and was a 50 year member of the American Federation of Musicians No 1 Cincinnati He is survived by Mary his widow a daughter Rosalind Nassau three brothers two sisters and two grandchildren Funeral services were set for Cincinnati and burial at Hirschoffer Cemetery Su Aug 19
The annual Jaycee Memorial Day barbecue is May 30 at the fairgrounds. Food includes a half chicken with trimmings, served from 10 a.m. Tickets are $1.50, with advance sales by the Jaycees or at the grounds. Numerous committee chairs and volunteers are listed for pit, cookers, salad, seasoning, and serving duties, followed by a post-meal picnic for Jaycees and wives.
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