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Newspaper
Monroe Evening Times
Location
Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Oct 26, 1963
Page
2
Fragmentary local notice appears to outline republication use for paper and AP dispatches. It references postal service compliance and lists contact hours and a telephone number for inquiries.
An editorial urges the Wisconsin State Bar to evaluate David Rabinovitz for the federal court vacancy without delay. It condemns his lack of bench experience and notes perceived bias from his union-side advocacy, hoping the Bar poll clarifies opposition voiced by the American Bar Association.
Senator Proxmire issues a tongue in cheek explanation for canceling his Wisconsin State Journal subscription and seeking a refund rather than letting it lapse. He praises Wilbur Renk and denies anger over Campenni or 1964 editorials, while critics speculate about motives and timing.
George Massey a noted Wisconsin dairy promoter will retire as Fond du Lac County agricultural agent on November 1 after 33 years with the Extension Service He helped pioneer solids not fat testing and integrated it into the Dairy Herd Improvement Association program in his county William Jacobson of Kaukauna was named president of the Wisconsin State Beekeepers Association at its 85th annual meeting in Fond du Lac.
Oct 26 1953 demand for the annual Chamber of Commerce dinner on Nov 2 in Turner hall prompts officers to limit service to 650 attendees. Also notes 1954 national mechanical coin picking contest bids from Bloomington Illinois, and appointments in Wisconsin Power and Light Co Madison. Halloween celebration sponsored by Monroe Junior Chamber and Youth Council.
Detroit Chrysler Corp outlines a rapid revival under 44 year old Lynn A Townsend who took over July 26 1961. The board proposes a two for one stock split and continued 25 cent quarterly dividends after reporting profit of 100 million in nine months and raising U S market share from 8.5 to 13.2 percent. Townsend cut 7000 middle manager jobs and reorganized top management to stop losses of 15.7 million in the prior six months. He joined Chrysler in 1957 as comptroller after leaving Touche Ross Bailey and Smart.
Pentagon observers watched a German designed one man helicopter soar vertically from a 12 foot shipping crate, hover, and land with precision. The Dornier DC 32, weighing 596 pounds at takeoff, uses a small gas turbine to drive a rotor tip jet system and aims to win U.S. military sales across Army Navy Air Force Marine bases.
On this date in 1765 the first mules arrived in the United States, sent to George Washington from King Charles III and arriving in Boston. In 1774 the first Continental Congress adjourned in Philadelphia. Also noted are the Erie Canal opening in 1825 and World War II events in 1942.
Senator Nelson said the General Service Administration will transfer 1,986 acres of the abandoned Bong Air Force base in southeastern Wisconsin to Wisconsin as a no cost wildlife refuge. The GSA had sought 35,000 for 490 acres of the tract but dropped the price. The Conservation Commission will buy 1,591 more acres for 244,995 with a 5,000 deposit already paid.
Miss Mary Lou Maher from Chicago spent the weekend with her parents Mr and Mrs Lawrence Maher. Thursday visitors were Mr and Mrs Will Crotty of South Wayne. At the William Steindorf home were Verlyn Pascoe of Belleville and Mr and Mrs Albert Larsen of Evansville. K Dehmer and Dr D H Partridge roam South Dakota on a hunting trip. Mr and Mrs T E Sharer and sister Miss Kathryn Geiger were Sunday guests of Mr and Mrs James Sharer in Janesville. Miss Kathryn N Geiger will visit Stevens Point then Missoula. Miss Genevieve Reinitz, a Clinton teacher, was a weekend visitor. Thousands rely on Classified Ads in solving daily problems.
Numerous clubs from Ball's Mills to South Wayne detail November gatherings at member homes. Activities include floor covering lessons, Pennies for Friendship, Christmas gift exchanges, and plans for holiday fairs and nursing-home service. Caring projects span Brookled areas with members like Mrs. Shallberg and Mrs. Hartwig guiding sessions.
Monticello High School announces that 34 students have completed a classroom Driver Education course. The group includes Bonita Babler Carol Babler Cynthia Babler Joanne Baker Wilbert Blumer Cathy Broge Dennis Disch Joan Eichorst Alice Fernstaedt Roger Gempeler Linda Gempeler Gerald Gerber Linda Gessler Jim Grenzow Rodger Henningsen Mari Beich Holz Emily Isely Larry Klassy Steve Klooster Jan Metz Frizi Minder Catherine Reasa Kent Schwartzlow Cathy Segner Linda Siegenthaler Mickey Steinmann David Svendsen Dwaine Thoman Marvin Thoman Janis Spradlin John Voegeli Joanne Wettach Carolyn Hill Sylvia Olson.
A clipped OCR fragment shows a club note listing a person with a date of birth and an age at last birthday. The legible items indicate membership or a roster entry but the details are incomplete and hard to parse.
Swiss and Cheddar cheese prices were unchanged with demand fair to good the Agricultural Marketing Service reported. Large style supplies were ample and small styles adequate while American production for the week ending Oct 17 was about 18.4 million pounds, down 3 percent from last week but up 5 percent from a year ago. Grade C blocks and cuts were in short supply as offers ranged from adequate to short in Wisconsin.
A parade of visitors and relatives fills weekend gatherings across Blanchardville Juda Monroe Madison and nearby towns with dinner invites calls and outings. Notable entries include Leo Bodine resigning as president of Menominee Enterprises Inc and other brief mentions of travelers and guests from Freeport Milwaukee Norfolk and Madelia among others.
The Times Children’s Club page lists names and addresses for kids tied to a Sunday to Saturday schedule with Halloween lore notes and origins. A feature essay by T A Vilaska recalls Allhallows Eve with Druids, Samhain, soul cakes and the evolution to modern trick or treat.
John Jacob Kopp joined on January 27, 1962, and Amy Lynn Kopp joined on an April date in 1963. The entries document two new members with attached dates for the Kopp family.
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