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Newspaper
Monroe Evening Times
Location
Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
May 18, 1963
Page
2
The notice lists AP republication rights and subscription prices. Carrier rate $15 yearly in Monroe, mail rate $9 in Wisconsin and Stephenson County Illinois, $12 elsewhere. Subscriptions must be prepaid per postal rules. Office hours are 8:30 am to 5 pm and phone number is 325-5101.
Editorial compares Charles Lindbergh’s 1927 solo Atlantic flight with Gordon Cooper’s 1963 space voyage. It praises both as American heroes and notes Cooper’s reliance on a vast team and technology, including help from Col. John Glenn, before urging the nation to sustain space exploration and defend freedom.
The Wisconsin Assembly voted to prohibit Langlade County from building a dam on the Wolf River to create a 1600 acre lake and recreational area. Opponents warned of harm to trout and pollution though supporters noted existing dams and potential development. The county may delay bids for 90 days or seek federal aid while considering implications for future hydro projects.
Ten years ago Coach Fred Simpson led Monroe High School to 70 points, clinching the Badger Conference track title at Fort Atkinson on May 18 1953. The summary notes other local events including Rep Merlin Hulls death and church pastor appointments in the area.
More than 1,100 upper grade students from Green County schools competed in Conservation Culmination Days with sessions at Monroe Juda Monticello and noon events at Fran Brook Farm Adams Township. Winners include Chris Barth Cynthia Clark John Coole Shaui Wood Susan Aschelman Steve Buholzer Dana Meier and many others from Monroe Albany Browntown Twin Grove Poplar Grove Hiawatha West Clarno East Clarno and New Glarus schools.
The Wisconsin State Patrol with county and municipal departments holds spring vehicle inspections next week. Capt. James A. Gruentzel cautions motorists to ensure brakes lights horns wipers muffler tires registration and license are in good order. He notes more driving in summer makes safety checks economically wise and could prevent accidents.
Merton Colney named Cubmaster for Glarus with Don Flannery as assistant. New committeemen are Leonard Bigler Dwight Emer and James Barnard. Cubs awarded badges and arrows at the last meeting including Wolf and Bear badges and multiple silver and gold arrows for several youths.
A concise observation on the appeal of a vanished performance or document, noting how absence can expose assumptions about order and reason. The remark frames loss as a puzzle that tests logic and expectation in everyday life.
The column marks the national Soil Stewardship week and urges wiser use of soil and water. It mentions local topics from Jordan township to Brodhead and Juda, notes a Honey Creek Watershed meeting at Ullom school, and references interior decorating talks by Helen Hunt and Nate Roth with a playful nod to a remodeled kitchen slide.
Game manager Clarence Benkett says an unprecedented buildup of nesting ducks at Yellowstone and Zander's Lake concerns hunters. He notes most are mallards and warns hunters to proceed with caution.
The writer notes the year end of school conservation days, praising Dewey Dwyer for outdoor cookery demonstrations and commends Ball school for their lively program. They mention partial attendance at a Court House event, thank teachers and students, and warn Mrs. Elmer to beware.
A vivid notice praising the Oklahoma production for its tremendous acting and singing from start to finish. The reviewer commends the entire cast and lauds the piano intro and final encore as wonderfully performed.
Several grass waterways are in progress. Melvin and Jake Schlittler completed one for Sam Mohns in Sylvester township and Bill Rees works at the Francis Atkinson farm in Sylvester. Ralph Neuenschwander is at Frank Goonan's in Cadiz while Vic Schiller finished Fred Krebs' job and is continuing another task.
East Clarno students visited Monroe on a citywide tour that started at 8 30 a m touring Roys Sanitary Dairy Fritos Crandall Oil Co Recreation Park for dinner and a ball game St Clare hospital and the county jail They were chaperoned by Mrs Mary Schmid and three mothers and included Bobby Wegas Cphens Sethik Cowen Sic ner Christine Meier John Meier Ernest Snyder Karen Marty Lydia Hartwig Richard Fandrick Jimmy Hartwig Scott Glass Bill Wyss Russell Snyder Debby Schilt Kathy Meier David Welz Tom Schilt Diane Wyss Pam Glass Duane Meier and Ronnie Schilt.
General Emilio Aguinaldo, aged 94 and famed for leading revolts against Spain and the United States, donates his childhood home to the Philippine government as a shrine.
A dated roster lists participants for May 19 to May 25, naming names and addresses such as Victor David Goznikar Freeport route entries and Rebecca Jean Burns Blanchardville. The week includes multiple participants across towns including Davis Warren Monticello and Juda with varying numbers.
Nicholas George Bustle adds a new address at 122 20th Avenue as of May 20, 1962.
Mrs Grace Folgate hosted a Mothers Day dinner with George Shippy family Winslow Vic tor Rhuckey Davia Free port Loral Metz family Lawrence Folgate family. A separate gathering included Sam Pinnow with Raymond Kopp Kent Elmer Fox Lena Betty Kohler and Jim Rodebaugh family. The French Academy founded by Cardinal Richelieu in 1635 to standardize French.
A wife and I describe Lucy the fox terrier's first litter and our runt Stuffy who, though outpaced by his siblings, received extra feedings and affection. He grew weaker yet showed moments of vitality, finally eating eleven bites in a single meal as we hoped for improvement.
Lucy shadowed the sleeping Stuffy on the couch while her owners debated his care. She watched over him with concern as he deteriorated. The next day Stuffy died, sparking a plea for better pet care from the Massachusetts SPCA.
AP notes key past happenings on this date including Hernando de Soto starting Florida discovery in 1539, John Winthrop elected Massachusetts governor in 1631, Iturbide declaring Mexico emperor in 1822, and the Tennessee Valley Authority framing in 1933. It also covers Mt Everest climber history and notable 1960s to 1970s events.
Prince Welf Heinrich of Hanover, grandson of the last German Kaiser, announces a candidacy for the Lower Saxony state legislature. The 40 year old is the brother of Queen Frederica of Greece and a descendant of the historic Hanoverian kings.
Local ad promotes quick employment, urging readers to secure positions through a simple process. Indicates multiple openings across sectors and a streamlined application method.
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