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Newspaper
Monroe Evening Times
Location
Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Oct 14, 1963
Page
2
The notice lists subscription rates for Monroe and surrounding areas. Carrier rate in Monroe is 15 dollars per year, mail within Wisconsin at 10 dollars, outside Wisconsin and DL at 13 dollars. All payments must be in advance per postal rules. Office hours are 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and contact number is 325-5101.
The unexpected withdrawal of Lt. Gov. Jack Olson from the 1964 governor race opens potential GOP shakeups. Former Lt. Gov. Warren Knowles now has a clearer field while Walter Kohler Wilbur Renk and Assembly Speaker Robert Haase consider bids and party leaders debate ending endorsements.
Robert Baker quit his post as secretary to the Senate Democratic majority after a civil suit alleged he pressured defense contractors to install vending machines from a firm in which he held a major stake. Critics called it a conflict of interest while Baker denied the charges and defended his actions. Senator Clifford Case urged a broader view of the Baker dilemma.
County livestock committee members back several dairy clinics stressing dairy promotion in surrounding communities. The report notes discussions at the courthouse and highlights related local historical notes and society events.
A proposal calls on senators representatives staff aides and all administration officials to publish annual public reports of their outside financial transactions including gifts. The idea irks Congress as it would expose potential ethics concerns and affect former aides.
Dr Arturo Illia was sworn in as Argentina's 29th president before a full Congress pledging to curb unemployment and stabilize currency within a year. He urged national unity and renewal while Vice President Carlos Perette stood beside him during the oath to preserve the 110 year old constitution.
Wilbur S. Wurm, 72, of Shullsburg, brother of Minnie Howe and Mae Wurm of Monroe, died yesterday at Cuba City Medical Center after a long illness. A former Shullsburg postmaster and Gamble store operator, he was a charter member of the Shullsburg American Legion Post and later a postal clerk in Chicago before retiring to Shullsburg five years ago. Surviving are his wife Florence, a daughter Mrs Karl Sherman of Fresno California, a step daughter Mrs Norma Jackson of Shullsburg, two sisters and several grandchildren. Services will be at 2 p.m. tomorrow at Thompson funeral home, Shullsburg.
Mrs. Fannie Johnson 80 of Dodgeville dies after a long illness. Visitation is 7:30 p.m. today at Luloff funeral home. Services 1:30 p.m. tomorrow at Evangelical United Brethren church in Wheeler Dunn County. She was born Fannie Pert of Iowa County and married Charles Johnson. They lived in Wheeler before moving to Dodgeville 15 years ago. She was a Methodist. Surviving: two sons Harold of Dodgeville and Bradford of Winona Minn eight grandchildren and 15 great grandchildren.
The Navy extended safety inspections on all atomic submarines to the deep diving experimental Dolphin. Commissioning shifted from early next year to late 1964, with 31 nuclear subs also delayed for material and workmanship checks. The Dolphin will study fundamentals of deep ocean fighting submarines amid pressures, using a diesel electric power plant.
Services for Willard H. Helmenstine 62 lifelong area resident who died Friday in a Madison hospital will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Blue Mounds Methodist church. Friends may call at Gesme funeral home. He is survived by his wife Theresa a daughter Mrs Doyle Back Tucson Arizona and two grandchildren.
Audience reactions split by gender with male singers praised as bravo and female singers celebrated as brava. The remark notes differing reception for performers in opera venues and critiques the gendered grading of performances.
The tall crucifix that survived the Our Lady of Sorrows Church fire was dedicated as a shrine on Sunday. About 400 spectators attended as firemen in dress uniform stood at attention during the ceremony.
At the Iliff school meeting 14 members planned a holiday party for November 30. Mrs. Lloyd Rafer won a special prize and fourth grader Gregory Pittsley transferred to Chicago. Lunch was served by Mrs. Ralph Weckerly and Mrs. Frank Herlein.
Thomas Crook, 84, died yesterday after a brief illness. Services set for 1:30 p.m. tomorrow at Luloff Funeral Home. Born in Dodgeville, he married Virginia Tyrer in 1902. she died Sept. 29. They celebrated 60 years of marriage in 1962. Survived by two daughters, five sons, a sister, 28 grandchildren, and 30 great grandchildren.
Fred R. Holt of Janesville has been reappointed district chairman for Wisconsin 1964 Brotherhood Week observance. Holt, Janesville city schools superintendent, will oversee organization and fundraising in Green Jefferson Lafayette and Rock counties for the National Conference of Christians and Jews event. The 31st annual observance runs February 16 to 23.
Cupid era reminders show classifieds connect buyers, renters, and sellers seeking matches. Ads highlight quick listings, contact details, and regional markets for personal encounters and commerce.
Senator William Proxmire announces a statewide random poll of Wisconsin residents showing 80.7 percent favor ratification of the limited nuclear test ban treaty and 19.3 percent opposed. The survey also covers hospital insurance for the aged, tax cut support under varying conditions, and a 1964 presidential outlook favoring Kennedy 60.3 to 39.7 percent over Goldwater.
Ready for first Mass in Shenandoah Rev Walter M Ciszek, freed after 23 years in a Russian prison on spying charges, is expected to celebrate his first Mass in his home parish this week.
Cold storage data show Swiss cheese at 10.814 million pounds on July 31, down 20 percent from 1962 and similar to the five year average. American cheese holdings stood at 391.944 million pounds, down 19 percent, while butter stocks reached 382.465 million pounds, off about 18 percent.
Leonard A Andrews 85 died Friday in Hazel Green hospital. Services were held at Nash Schmadeke funeral home in Galena with Masonic rites. Burial in Hazel Green cemetery. Survived by daughter Mrs Beauford Gray son Harry Stockton Ill brother Orville Scales Mound Ill four grandchildren eight great grandchildren
Mrs. Francis Brandt 83 of Brodhead died at 1 30 a m at her daughter's home. Born in Germany November 18 1879 she was married to August Brandt in 1901. Survivors include son Lawrence two daughters two sisters two brothers and grandchildren. Services at 1 30 p m Wednesday at Brodhead EUB Church with burial in Mt Vernon Juda.
Report notes U S residents light about 48 billion cigarettes each year with projections suggesting total consumption could reach 545 billion by 1965.
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