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Newspaper
Monroe Evening Times
Location
Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Oct 05, 1964
Page
2
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Editorial endorses Warren P. Knowles for governor of Wisconsin calling him the most qualified and urging voters to hear him speak at Turner Hall Monroe. It also urges meeting incumbent Gov. Reynolds and voting after informed discussion. The piece notes Knowles 14 years in the Senate and three terms as lieutenant governor.
The St. Louis Cardinals clinched the National League title for the first time since 1946 and head to a World Series showdown with the New York Yankees. The Chicago White Sox finished one game back after a late-season 6 0 win over Kansas City, while the Boston Braves’ fate remained uncertain.
Ten years ago on October 5 1954 Marilyn Monroe was slated to start divorce proceedings against Joe DiMaggio. Other items include publisher H M Green filing a million dollar suit against Senator McCarthy and a Park Board budget of 20000 prepared for city approval.
A reader hopes the Green Bay Packers would gain a tiger in their tank to end losses and ease worries about Wisconsin sports prestige during a long winter.
A long list of junior and senior 4-H participants from Oak Corners Jolly Mixers Silverview Dutch Hollow Dayton and other groups is named for dairy dog electricity foods and nutrition garden forestry home furnishings horses and more. Several members are listed with multiple departments including Allen Zimmerman Karen Witt Beverly Witt and Roger Ace among others. The Safety Council award goes to Dutch Hollow Club.
First Lady Lady Bird Johnson has picked six dresses and three coats for her eight state whistle-stop campaign tour. In Washington she stated the clothes will pack well wear well and remain suitable in three years.
Senator Abraham Ribicoff of Connecticut nearly collapsed while speaking at the 125th anniversary event in Albany. He was admitted to Albany Medical Center Hospital as a precaution after feeling faint during the address.
Senator Warren G Magnuson of Washington married Jermaine Peralta a Seattle widow on Sunday in a Hotel Shoreham suite with President and Mrs Johnson present and Senate chaplain Dr Frederick Brown Harris conducting. Twenty guests attended. Magnuson 59 and his bride 41. The couple departed by train for Chicago and Seattle.
Arlyn Wollenburg, former Senate candidate, was fined $25 and $7 in costs by Municipal Justice William Golbert after pleading guilty to disorderly conduct. He was named in a complaint by his ex-wife Ruth claiming a slapping incident during a visit.
Indio California Harpo Marx left an estate of more than a million dollars. The silent harpist of the Marx Brothers died September 28 at age 75. His will filed for probate named his wife Susan Fleming as sole beneficiary after 28 years of marriage.
Lincoln Service, a large privately owned school since 1948, offers free information on government jobs including position lists and salaries. Fill out a coupon to receive details on how to prepare for these tests today and learn about scores and opportunities.
Rex Thornton 50 a native of Brodhead and Evansville resident since childhood died unexpectedly at his Evansville home. An employee of the Chevrolet plant in Janesville he is survived by his wife Mae Raque two sons Bruce Oakland Oregon and Craig at home two daughters Nancy Baker Hawaii and Terry at home his father Arthur a brother Paul and sister Mrs Walter Pierce all of Evansville four grandchildren and his mother Mabel Hurd Thornton who died June 23 1964 Services will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday at the Allen Funeral Home Evansville Friends may call after 7 p.m. tomorrow
Glenn S. Nelson, 58, Argyle, died Friday. Pallbearers included Paul Phillipson and Larry Steiner. Services at 1 30 p.m. in Apple Grove Lutheran Church with Rev. Randall Metz officiating. burial in the church cemetery. He was born December 6 1905 in Argyle Township, married Hazel Watkins in 1935, and was a longtime mechanic and Apple Grove church member. Survived by wife and three sisters Mabel Grimm, C O Ayen, and Harold Everson. preceded by two brothers Herman and Melvin and sister Gladys.
Mrs Belva Smith 66 a native of Grant County and former Platteville resident died Saturday after a long illness in Rock Island Illinois She moved there 35 years ago Services are set for 3 pm tomorrow at Thomas funeral home with calling after 1 pm She is survived by three daughters four sons two sisters a brother a half sister 21 grandchildren and one great grandchild
Alfred W. Schleuter, 73, longtime president of the Schleuter Co. a dairy equipment maker, died at his home Saturday after 45 years leading the firm. He was a prominent figure in local industry and devotion to his business marked his career.
John P. Reynolds of the Wisconsin Taxpayers Alliance will discuss Wisconsin's Fiscal Crisis at the Monroe Kiwanis Club noon Thursday at Swiss Wheel restaurant. Reynolds, VP of field service, leads a privately supported research group based in Madison after earlier roles at the Municipal League of Toledo.
Jesse E. Wilkinson, 83, native of Lafayette County and former Platteville carpenter, died after a long illness. Funeral services will be held tomorrow at Karrman Funeral Home in Platteville. friends may call. He married Emma Jane Gregory in 1904 and lived near Platteville until 1926, then moved to Benton. Surviving are three sons Lansford of Galena, Richard of Savannah, and Maynard of Hazel Green, three brothers, two sisters, 16 grandchildren, and 21 great grandchildren.
Frank R. Harris, 58, former mortician of Brodhead and Lancaster, died unexpectedly of a heart attack while visiting Holcomb. Born in Union Center, he attended Hillsboro High School and Cincinnati College of Embalming, class of 1929. He owned a furniture store and funeral home, and held community roles in Lancaster including Memorial hospital board vice chair and past Lancaster Commercial Club president. Survived by his wife Florence Marie Miller Harris, a daughter Mrs. Tom Kutzner of Milwaukee, a son Philip, a sister and three brothers. Funeral arrangements in Lancaster under Harris Wepking Funeral Home with calling to follow.
Services conducted in Mt. Horeb for Mrs. Jennie Kleiner 82 a Ponca Nebraska resident and former Mt. Horeb native were held this afternoon at Gesme funeral home. She was born Jennie Scott of Cross Plains and married Joseph Kleiner who died in 1956. She died Friday in Ponca with no immediate survivors.
Funeral services will be held Tuesday at the Edgerton Congregational Church for George W Blanchard 80 former U S Representative and father of the late David Blanchard Republican assemblyman He practiced law in Edgerton for 54 years He was elected to the House in 1932.
On this date in 1813 Tecumseh Shawnee leader died at the Battle of the Thames in Canada while aiding the British against the United States. The note recalls his efforts to unite Indian tribes to defend their lands.
Charles Bjorklund 82 retired lumber inspector and former Merrill city councilor and board of education member died Sunday. He was the father of Robert C. Bjorklund farm editor of the Wisconsin State Journal in Madison.
Chester Evan Keister 71 a Route 1 farmer and beekeeper died Saturday evening in a Green County hospital. Services will be held at 1 30 p m tomorrow at Newcomer Funeral Home Monroe with Rev Frank Hinebaugh officiating. Burial in West Clarno Cemetery. He was born Jan 8 1893 in Jefferson Township. He married Grace Meythaler Aug 27 1919 in Hanover Rock County. Surviving are his wife a son Evan one grandchild and two sisters Dora Leuenberger Monroe and Tyra Wenger Brodhead. Preceded by a brother Harvey in 1918 and parents. He belonged to the former Christian church at Twin Grove.
Republican Wilbur N. Renk will represent the GOP at Farm Progress Days in Beaver Dam. The U S Senate candidate plans to speak on the Democrat administration and the Department of Agriculture under Secretary Orville Freeman. The Democrats say Freeman will speak the next day at the event.
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