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Newspaper
Monroe Evening Times
Location
Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
May 23, 1967
Page
2
The notice lists AP rights and subscription rates by carrier and mail, with zones including Wisconsin and several Illinois counties. It also states advance payment and office hours from 8:30 a.m. to p.m. and a contact telephone number.
An editorial recalls a wise remark about letting fools pass and urges caution for pedestrians with visual impairments using white canes. It explains legal protections, urges support for the Wisconsin Council of the Blind, and critiques Senate activity and Johnson administration funding for the supersonic transport project.
The Wisconsin AP Association urged establishing journalism majors at Whitewater and Oshkosh state universities. Both schools currently offer minors in journalism. The push came at the final session of a two day meeting focused on the public's right to know versus the rights of criminal defendants.
Monroe ward totals compiled for the Green County Cancer Crusade show $2,186.39 raised, up $291 from 1966. Ward I through Ward VII report various sums with listed chairmen and dozens of workers contributing across the city.
A roster of residents is listed including Miller George Wells Elva Kugler Mabel Blumer J A Villacrez John Winegar Robert Runde Don Rutsch Dorothy Bartelt and others. Memorial donations are acknowledged from Mrs Glen Stauffacher Mrs Ben F Feldt Walter Reger Roy Dahms family Miss Ida Lundgren and Dr Arthur Chandler totaling 252.01.
The Supreme Court refused to stop the court-martial of Capt. Howard B. Levy at Ft. Jackson South Carolina on charges including alleged failure to provide medical training to special forces corpsmen. Warren referred the request to the full court which denied it in a routine order without explanation.
More than 300 people visited the Monroe Nursing Home during an open house from 1 30 to 3 30 p m on Sunday May 21. Dr Peter Griffo of Freeport administrator announced. Mrs John Alice Reese director of nurses supervised tours by staff during National Nursing Home Week observance.
Classified ads assist thousands in locating missing items and solving daily needs. Readers rely on posted notices to reconnect with losses or find needed goods and services.
Walter J. Kerr was named to lead the Monroe Chamber of Commerce. A new St Victor's School was planned to be ready by fall and there would be no observance of a Fine Week at the Arabut Ludlow Library.
Twenty years ago on May 23 1947 ceremonies at the Armory marked the muster out of Company F and the muster in of Company K amid high praise for the retiring State Guard unit. New Glarus and Green County drew national attention via a 20 page feature in the June National Geographic detailing local highlights.
A 1937 report notes drivers face penalties for tossing lighted fags while on the road. Turnfest attendance is expected to set a record, with organizers predicting crowd depth and spirited participation at the event.
May 23 1927 report notes a city effort to raise funds to buy Hyde Park acreage for a public park. Also reported first Green County Roadhouse raid near Brodhead results in six men and two women arrested.
Fifty years ago on May 23 1917 reports note saloonkeepers fear the new prohibition on drinks for men in uniform may cover guardsmen Harold S Moe of Monroe enlists in the Army at Rockford Illinois signaling war era mobilization and recruitment activity in the region
Willie Hartwig, 20, of Clarno is gravely injured after a wire stretching device strikes him. Eugene Ryan of Monroe is chosen coxswain of the university's Freshman boat crew.
Fire swept a combination barn and machine shed on the Fred Obert farm on West Buckeye Road. Livestock was saved but a hay dipper 1000 bales of straw and 500 bales of hay were lost. Damage estimated at 1360 dollars.
Mrs. Harry Williams of Monroe elected treasurer at district dinner in Lodi Wisconsin where Senator William Proxmire spoke. Martin Gunnalson named new district chairman, David Fries reelected vice chair, Kay Exo elected secretary. Lisa Tarkow honored for six years. delegates and alternates listed from Green County.
Cub Scout Pack 112 met at Lincoln School to award several members and welcome new inductees. Recipients included Mike Ruff Don Metcalf Kelly Hunt David Springer Bob Lisser Ted Bayrhoffer Kevin Patterson Steve Schmid and Jeff Brunner with various pins and awards awarded by den mothers and leaders.
Local notices urge readers to post and respond to classified ads for dating rentals sales and services, highlighting quick results and discreet listings to match interested buyers and sellers in the community.
Camp time nears with dates June 7 to 10 and 46 applications already received toward a 55 person quota. Camp will include 4-Hers from Adams County. Staff includes Bill Hoesly Barb Wegmueller Jeff Kernen Joyce Pagel Larry Hartwig and Barbara Carroll.
About 250 youths unloaded from buses at noon for Lake Zanders activities coordinated by Myron Jeglum and Glen Thompson. Don Stricker and others manned demonstration areas while Rudy Haskee helped one day. A Green County 4H delegation will attend State 4-H Club Week at the University of Wisconsin Madison June 13 16 with about 1000 youths from across the state.
Green County delegates listed for a campus life gathering include Russell Block Kath leen Zimmerli David Miller Nancy Hartwig Aleda Schuetz Karen Hanson Georgia Wegmueller Wanda Streiff Sally Marty and James Bauman Barb Wegmuel ler Doug Buehl and Russell Ace will join to rehearse with State 4-H Chorus and Band Mrs Ken Hartwig serves as Adult Leader Counsellor The writer confirms two participants and notes Calvin Kraemer’s local work plans and mutual agreement with Calvin H and Calvin E on finances
Dr Erdmann of the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture cites 1966 rabies in Green County with one cattle case and one fox case. Over ten years the state lab diagnosed 766 positive cases: 462 wildlife 303 domestic animals and one human. Rules urge children avoid wild animals bat caution, seek medical care after bites and report incidents to authorities.
Twenty seven Past Commanders of Zilmer-Riley Post No. 48 American Legion gathered May 21 in the Legion Clubroom to honor 25 years of perfect attendance. John A Marty was elected to serve as commander and to hold all offices for the coming year. Dwight C. Coplien spoke on The Miranda Decision Or The Hoodlums’ Bill of Rights. The group planned grave decorating and coffee service at cemeteries May 30 and a future October meeting during the Zilmer-Riley membership drive.
Antarctic researchers report Weddell seals dive to depths up to 1500 feet in pursuit of prey. The deep hunting behavior underscores the seals' adaptation to extreme cold and sparse prey around the Weddell Sea.
A scientific note states liquid rock in volcanoes has about 450 times the viscosity of eastor oil, highlighting extreme thickness and flow resistance in magma compared with lighter petroleum products.
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