Monroe Evening Times Local News Notice
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Newspaper
Monroe Evening Times
Location
Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Oct 24, 1964
Page
2
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The newspaper backs Sun Prairie farmer Wilbur Renk for the Senate, praising his farm oriented views and six point program. It notes support from both parties including the Republican blessing and urges strong representation for Wisconsin farmers in Washington.
Mrs Hester Schwartz and Ray Barth urge voters to inform themselves before election. They warn against believing sensational claims and recount past tactics like pre election accusations. They advocate studying candidates records and promises, then voting for a program of medical care security in old age.
The Monroe Evening Times credits James Schwoegler of the Soil Conservation Service for the weekly Down to Earth column. Readers praise his practical insight while the paper jokes about salary raises and contemplates keeping him unpaid instead of adding him to the payroll.
A collage of items notes Dorothy Wald and Clarence Schultz named Monroe West area achievement boy and girl in 1964. Zion EUB church cornerstone laying in Juda with Dr. William C. F. Hayes as main speaker. July milk average price reported at 2 726 per hundredweight and a window washing accident injures Philip Bickett at medical offices.
The letter from campaign worker Jack Robilette Jr argues a Goldwater administration could reverse value by deflation likening it to the 1930s. It warns of violent consequences if money gains fivefold value and questions who benefits, noting Robilette also claims Goldwater favors Social Security.
William F. Koerschner of Waukesha Wisconsin argues there is no evil in hating evil and condemns slander toward Goldwater supporters. He cites crime, violence, pornography, government corruption, flag desecration in Panama, Viet Nam policy, and patriotism as reasons to oppose those who fail to stand for America.
A high school junior named Perry Olson from South Wayne writes in response to a Mailbag piece. He argues that government actions may be unreported and questions claims that private enterprise is healthier, noting nonfarm residential property makes up about 30 percent of national taxable property per a study by the Advisory Commission on Intergovernmental Relations.
From the county 4-H agent notes Jene Eberle earned a two day grain marketing clinic and tour around Madison on November 6 and 7. The trip will cover crop grading milling and storage topics.
A terse note warns against smoking at the Extension Office while noting tensions among five agents and three secretaries. The message adds a light jab about temper and mentions bringing an ice cream bar for the new baby.
From 817 members about 540 four-H record books earned blue ratings and qualified for county awards. Lafayette County limits each club to one book per project, averaging 5 or 6 books across 27 clubs. A second or third member can earn honorable mention, quotas vary by club size and project. A Grand Champion beef animal sold for 2 dollars per pound at Southern Wisconsin Livestock. McDonald's Hamburgers questions meat yield earnings from a steer.
Dr Daniel Stevens associate professor at the University of Louisville School of Medicine reported at the College of American Pathologists meeting that epsom salts enemas may treat hyaline membrane disease in premature infants. The method aims to draw water from body tissues to reduce lung fluid buildup and improve oxygen intake. The condition affects about 25 000 infants yearly and has caused infant fatalities linked to the late President John F Kennedy.
A fragment describes Old Charley a toothless burro at Shoshone California near Death Valley. The famous bum animal confronts intruders with bone dry bravado, bites a cafe waitress by mistake, and defends his back door status with toothless groaning and hoof strikes.
New members listed include Rhonda Sue Bredeson Route 2 Argyle born November 13 1963 Stephen Paul Bechtolt Route 3 born October 22 1962 Ronald Eugene Bechtolt Route 3 born August 4 1964 and Leslie Ray Hollzoway Freeport born June 23 1964.
On this date in 1861 telegraph linked Atlantic and Pacific coasts. 1683 Germantown first German settlement. 1836 patent for phosphorous friction matches. 1871 Weather Bureau began coastal caution signals. 1931 George Washington Bridge opened. 1951 Truman proclaimed end of WWII with Germany. One year ago forces moved to West Germany in a three day operation.
Mrs Herbert Flannery presided as new president of the Browntown Mother's club with Mrs Lawrence Beutzer as vice president and Mrs John Marty as secretary treasurer. Plans include American Education Week open house November 12 with refreshments. Halloween party October 30. movies and treats October 31 for district children. Next meeting November 10 will feature Mr Vashi Marchant showing his rock collection. Mrs Leland Haeft and Mrs Leon Rackow to head the program.
The Public Service Commission of Wisconsin approved the lease of LC 853 from Terminal Warehouse and Storage Co Inc Monroe to Robertson Transportation Co Inc Madison without hearing. Any person with an interest may petition the commission for a rehearing within 20 days of the Oct 15 order.
Three area students among 71 upperclassmen at Platteville State University received state legislature scholarships extending higher education. Recipients must average 2.75. Diane Hartwig, Nicholas Norgaard, and John Beutel are named. Hartwig majors in English and participates in Exponent, Young Democrats, and the Association of Women Students. Norgaard studies education with a math major and is in the Student National Education Association. Beutel is a music major and member of Kappa Delta Pi, MENC, the symphony band, and the choir.
Bids for the new Blanchardville fire station were opened with Blanchardville Lumber Co. the successful bidder at 15549 dollars. The 44 by 80 foot building will hold six trucks and include a 20 by 44 foot meeting room and restrooms on the north side of the parking lot formerly owned by Wisconsin Power and Light Co.
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