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Newspaper
Monroe Evening Times
Location
Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Oct 16, 1963
Page
2
The notice lists subscription rates by city, Wisconsin and Illinois, with a one year price of $10 in Wisconsin and $13 elsewhere. It states all subscriptions must be prepaid per postal regulations and provides office hours from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and telephone contact 325-5101.
Editorial urges full community effort as Monroe hosts the State and National Corn Picking Contests. It calls on residents and businesses to support hospitality services and volunteers, naming Clarence Grundahl Arthur Carter Myron Jeglum Vernon Schillinger and other Chamber of Commerce members for coordination.
Konrad Adenauer steps down as chancellor of West Germany with Ludwig Erhard succeeding him. Adenauer cites reunification as his unresolved goal while urging cautious patience and reliance on friends, especially the United States, to aid in Germany's future.
Ray L. Beckman is re-elected president of what is now the Green County Conservation League by 300 sportsmen at Bluff View Park near Brodhead on October 16, 1953. Jacob Krieg replaces H W Becker honored for 25 years service. L A Koenig re-elected secretary treasurer. Mrs John A Becker wins slogan contest with Milk we know is the food supreme. Everett H Huffman dies in Germany. Walter Schild to oversee military rites.
The article credits Konrad Adenauer with rebuilding trust among Americans and allies, noting that a renewed sense of stability and leadership in West Germany helped the Free World regain confidence after difficult times.
A Hereford yearling steer named George, owned by Mrs. Judy Houtman of Verona Wisconsin, won grand champion at the American Royal Livestock show in Kansas City. The 1 050 pound steer led the ring as more than 2 000 spectators watched a field of 10. Runnerup was Big Mac an Angus steer entered by Oklahoma State University and shown by Mac Suthers.
Maj Yuri Gagarin and Valentina Tereshkova arrived in New York on a one day visit from Mexico City. When asked about engagement rumors with cosmonaut Pavel Popovich Tereshkova blushed and said she is not engaged but will announce if she marries.
Local classifieds help residents address everyday needs from job listings and housing to services and secondhand goods. The pages report that many readers rely on these notices for practical solutions and community resources.
Washington reports a stronger summer expansion in national output with a 1963 third-quarter rise centered around a rate above $587 billion annually. Government sources say the gain boosts confidence the expansion will push past $600 billion per year early in 1964, with growth expected to continue into spring 1964.
Milwaukee Marquette University announces a fall enrollment of 11,967, topping 1961’s 11,952 and slightly exceeding last year’s 11,878. University officials credit steady growth and campus demand.
National Hat Week is celebrated with hat verses and photos of presidents in headwear. Allan Webb credits John F. Kennedy with hat style though the Kennedy era was not often seen wearing hats. The piece recalls Eisenhower Truman Hoover Roosevelt and even Carl Sandburg advice on political hats and waving.
Appleton to cease Fox River supply and switch to Lake Michigan. Engineering firms asked for plans for a 37 mile pipeline costing about 8.3 million dollars. Water Commission cites increasing pollution and unsatisfactory river source. intake planned near Kewaunee.
A 24 member committee for the National Cancer Institute unanimously found Krebiozen ineffective as an anti tumor agent. Dr. Kenneth Endicott said the institute will not sponsor a clinical trial and the case is closed.
On October 16 1963 history marks key anniversaries including 1813 coalitions of Russia Prussia and Austria defeating Napoleon at Leipzig 1793 Marie Antoinette executed 1859 John Brown’s Harper's Ferry raid and 1944 U S 3rd Fleet carrier attacks against Japan amid World War II events.
The notes recount wartime Philippines actions, a deadly blast on the aircraft carrier Leyte during a Boston overhaul that killed 36 and injured 40, Tunisia's Bourguiba pledging Western support while accusing the United Arab Republic of aiding enemies, and President Kennedy awarding Navy astronaut wings to Comdr. Walter Schirra for a six orbit Earth flight.
Gold snuff boxes portrait miniatures and other small art objects from the late Rene Fribourg of New York brought 398 124 at Sotheby’s opening the autumn season. It was the fourth lot from Fribourg sold here with prior three lots auctioned in June for 1 823 752.
A vehicle driven by Robert G. Day, 1754 17th Street, skidded on a curve on Highway 11 mile west of Monroe, striking a telephone pole and damaging Delbert Neuenschwander’s mailbox. No injuries reported. Sheriff deputies notified at 10 14 p.m. yesterday.
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