Dedicated To Serve Our Community Editorial Note
Editorial recalls change in command of the Monroe Times, founded 1898 by Emery A. Odell, and pledges renewed service as the paper enters its 67th year. It emphasizes community focus, national newspaper week, and continued progress for Monroe and Green County readers.
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Earl Wirth Escapes Injury in Highway 59 Crash
Earl Wirth aged 64 of Route 2 escaped injury in a crash two miles northeast of Monroe on Highway 59. His car struck heavy damage and tore down about nine feet of fencing at the Fred Wyss farm after veering from a passing two-car line. Wirth’s vehicle went into a ditch on the right shoulder to avoid a head on collision. authorities were told at 4 41 p m. Merlin Geigel tenants the Wyss farm.
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History by the Associated Press Today October 13 1964
On this date events span across eras. Molly Pitcher born in 1744. White House cornerstone laid in 1782. Texas ratifies US Constitution in 1845. 1942 draft age lowered to 18 proposed in House. Italy declares war on Germany in 1943. 1964 notes include West Germany defense structure and the Bold Orion missile test. Fidel Castro reports Cuban deaths from Hurricane Flora.
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Oct 13 Chronicle of Monroe Headlines Through The Years
The page lists anniversaries and events from different years in Monroe and Green County. It notes a 1954 obituary for Herman G Reger, local corn picking contests, and remarks by Admiral Walter Schindler. It recounts 1939 Swiss Days buildup and pheasant hunting in Green County, and 1924 business changes. Additional items cover Columbus era airship news, 1914 baseball tie, a barn fire, barn raisings, Treasury info for a post office, and Mrs. Ezra Newton’s death.
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Walter G. Schindler
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Monroe
Green County
Glenn Moore
Spring Grove
Clarence Brooker
Decatur
Otto Budde
Jordan Township
Green County Lumber and Fuel Company
G. Clarke Dodge
C. M. Larson
Stoughton
A. L. Groshong
Madison
Janesville
Christopher Columbus
Boston
Philadelphia
Fred Beach
Clarno Township
John Hasse
Monroe Township
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Ezra Newton
Denver
Castro sister warns of Cuba burned by Castro
Juanita Castro, exiled Cuban sister of Fidel and Raul, told reporters in Miami that Fidel plans to destroy Cuba, comparing him to Nero and saying dynamite is placed in prisons and bridges will be blown. She urged unity of Cubans abroad to act, claiming 95 percent oppose the regime and insist action is needed to stop it.
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Russians Still in the Moon Race With Sunrise Mission
Washington reports the Soviet Union launched the three man Sunrise Voskhod into orbit, signaling continued pursuit of lunar goals and space station plans. Experts cite weightlessness effects on the heart and the potential for a large rotating station for extended flights before 1964 ends. Medical authorities discuss how these missions test heart function and prevent deterioration during long space exposure.
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Ruth Gratz, 65, Dies in Mineral Point
Ruth Gratz died Monday at her Mineral Point home after a long illness. She was 65 and had lived in the town 15 years. She belonged to the First Congregational Church and its Women’s Fellowship, the Rebekah lodge. Surviving: son Robert, sister Mrs. Howard Jacka, brothers Charles and Ralph Gribble, all of Mineral Point, and three grandchildren. Services set for 2 p.m. tomorrow at the First Congregational Church. Rebekah services at 8 p.m. tonight. burial details by Ritter funeral home.
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Leonard Anding Rites Slated for Tomorrow
Leonard Anding, 79, died Sunday after a long illness. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. tomorrow at Lulloft funeral home in Dodgeville, with burial in Highland cemetery. Friends may call after 7 p.m. tonight. There are no immediate survivors.
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Jaycees Hear Political Speakers at Monroe Meeting
Monroe Jaycees will host a workshop style meeting at Marco's on Wednesday October 21 featuring speakers from both parties. Democrats include David Casley president of Continual Mortgage Insurance Co and a Democratic National Committeeman while Republicans may include Lt. Gov Jack Olson or La Crosse Mayor Milo Knudson. An official invited Mayor Walter R Ekum and the City Council. The debate will cover party platforms and why to support a party followed by a Q and A on aims and ideals. Newspap Week observance continues nationwide focusing on telling the newspaper story with 교육 materials and public education activities.
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Continual Mortgage Insurance Co
Jack Olson
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