27 May 1966
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Newspaper
Monroe Evening Times
Location
Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
May 27, 1966
Page
1
Madison reports cheddar cheese prices steady with demand fair to good. American cheese production in the week ending May 19 rose 1 percent to an estimated 29.3 million pounds in Wisconsin and the nation. Swiss Grade A block supplies were limited while grades B and C varied from adequate to ample.
The long awaited floor fight on the controversial highway acceleration program began today in the Wisconsin Assembly.
Local grants funded more than $5,000 in scholarships for 10 Monroe High School seniors based on academic achievement. Leo Sebald notes broad community support while additional awards from Key Club Girls Service Club GAA Student Council 40 and 8 and March of Dimes will push the total beyond $7,000.
The Cape Kennedy launch postponed the Gemini 9 rendezvous and space walk flight by one day to allow the Atlas target rock et to be prepared. The delay shifts the flight to the following Wednesday as the launch team gains extra time.
Memorial Day activities in Monroe begin with grave decoration at Greenwood Cemetery at 7 15 a m. Parade steps off at 9 00 a m from Lincoln School with band and veterans groups, featuring Gettysburg Address and main address by Rev Calvin P Fischer. Children marching receive American flags. wreaths honor veterans as Brownie and Cub Scouts join later.
Campers are moving into Yellowstone Lake area early for the Memorial holiday and officials expect it to be full by tomorrow morning. Game manager Clarence Benkert notes high demand with reservations coming from as far as Chicago, and explains state campsites cannot be reserved. A nearby Zanders Lake at Browntown is off limits, while Browntown Wildlife Area gains a new well ready for holiday visitors. Overhead light poles are being installed and two new toilet facilities will begin construction soon with shared funding.
Kathy Kenas, Wisconsin’s current Alice in Dairyland, spoke at the Monroe Kiwanis Club luncheon at Swiss Wheel restaurant. She described the program as Wisconsin’s saleslady with a crown, noted dairy promotion impact, and announced a new bill enabling wider travel for future Alices. A regional contest in Brodhead precedes Eau Claire state finals.
Cub Scout Pack 114 held at South School honored three Webelos recipients John Robertson Mark Perry and Ross Williams with Gold Arrow and Webelos awards Jungle theme included Den 1 fashion show Den 2 skit and Den 3 puppets A parade memorial day 8 45 a m recreation park and June 25 Fun Day at Canyon Camp with 25 cent fee sack lunches and 8 30 departure
Wisconsin speed skater Maddy Horn, famous for championships in the late 1930s and early 1940s, has been notified of her selection to the Hall of Fame of the Amateur Skating Union of the United States.
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