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Newspaper
Monroe Evening Times
Location
Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Sep 01, 1966
Page
2
The faded OCR shows a daily newspaper masthead announced by Emery Odell. It notes publication frequency, founding date, Associated Press content, and subscription rates with office hours and contact details.
Edward M. Maher of Monroe died in a hospital after being crushed between two trucks. A longtime local driver and worker, he was valued for his friendly, helpful nature. A folded note from a high school student praising his kindness highlighted the impact of his small acts.
Historical notes mark events from 1682 Wil llm Penn voyage to America to 1945 butter surplus in US civilians. Highlighted: 1945 WWII surrender developments and various global incidents across the years.
Jerome Stachowiak aged 64, owner of Stack s Resort on Lake Koshkonong, drowned in a Rock River boating mishap early this morning.
In Rock County a traffic crash kills Manley Moore 80 and Addie Moore 82 of Route 1 Brodhead. Other notices report the Be loit death of Mrs Klinton F Karstaedt 67 in her home, Doris Tschudy wed William Nuesse at Methodist church, Daniel Bender elected president of the Monroe Senior Band, and Mrs Arnold Brunner of Jefferson dies in Rochester Minnesota.
Donovan Prien of Monroe plays with the State FFA band at the state fair in Milwaukee. Mr. and Mrs. Donard Eyrick spend a week in Minnesota. Board of Public Works approves the weekly payroll of 270.10 and grants a routine permit. Miss Faith Pinnow and Wayne Maddix wed in Brodhead.
Mr and Mrs Walter Hamner and daughter Joan return from Chicago. A large group of Monroe residents visit the Chanticler club in Madison. William Brewer and sons win the premiere trophy as best Chester White pig breeder in Wisconsin. George L Coon park manager at Recreation Park announces tennis pairings with Alvin H Babler set to play Will Proudfoot in the first match.
Forty years ago on September 1 1926 Miss Florena Stauffacher and Peter S Solomon wed in Milwaukee. Henry L Ball aged 77 is reported to be called to his reward. Miss Frieda Goecks and Frank Kundert marry in a St John ceremony.
Potato crop is shot and prices may hit 2 dollars per bushel as notices of market changes appear. William A. Becker Company advertises for second hand gunny sacks. Miss Letha Durst departs for Waupaun Wisconsin to teach. John D. Dunwiddie returns from Chicago after attending the American Bar Association annual meeting.
The item notes a second attempt to blow up Basswood School on September 1 1906. It mentions jear Winslow Frank Dil jlon fleeing on a runaway horse that broke its neck and an extravagant Ringling Brothers parade. Thomas Hefty and his wife visit the city from New Glarus.
Brodhead special report states John Nash Jr 29 husband of Karen Fleming died this morning in Valparaiso Indiana. He worked for General Telephone Co and earlier for Hinkle and McCoy Construction Co. Survivors include his wife and two sons Randall 7 and Ronald 6. Newcomer Funeral Home of Brodhead to handle arrangements.
Masie Mason 10, lifelong Brodhead resident, died at 8 20 this morning at St. Clare Hospital after a heart attack at the Withee Nursing Home yesterday. Born October 10, 1887, she was daughter of John and Margeret Harrigan Mason and a member of St Rose Catholic Church. Survivors are cousins. Funeral at 9 a m Saturday in St Rose Church, Rev Lawrence Kerback officiating. Burial Greenwood Cemetery. Rosary 8 15 p m Friday at Newcomer Funeral Home Brodhead. friends may call tomorrow evening.
Mrs Tillie Speth 87 longtime Platteville resident died after a two month illness in a hospital She was born in Germany and moved to Platteville at age four She was a member of Peace Lutheran Church and Life member of the Aid society Surviving are a daughter in law two grandsons and great grandsons Services are set for 2 pm tomorrow at the Thomas Funeral Home with callers welcome after 7 pm tonight Also mentions Justice Nathan S Heffernan named Wisconsin State Chairman for Brotherhood Week observance by the National Conference of Christians and Jews with Brotherhood Week set for February 1926 1967.
The Juda area团s dispute over a K 12 unified district centers on Agency 15 and 17 press releases, not Juda boards. Voter petition, proposed splits to Monroe Brodhead or Juda Albany Monticello, Sept 15 deadline, and calls for longer study fuel community concern and calls for transparent surveys.
A former Monroe High School student recalls the Cycle Shop run by Mr and Mrs Schultz and their son LeRoy as a popular hangout. The letter argues the shop should remain open to provide a safe youth gathering place and motorcycle sales with safety coaching, despite noise and safety concerns.
Reader notes describe a busy season with school starting, football exhibition, and cooler weather. Announcements mention the Monroe Clinic addition, Advance plans, Urban Renewal progress, Moore Business construction after a delay, and the Parking Ramp project beginning.
GrandView highlights rapid local expansion with Joe's White Elephant and plans for Cheese Days. Medical Center announces a forthcoming admission to a new clinic while Oaktron leases space for growth. Phillips and Smith build a store as Hospital Fund spans three years. Editor's Week That Was praised amid town pride and best wishes from J F Disch.
Albert Blotz 79 a retired farmer died yesterday in a hospital after an apparent heart attack. Survived by widow Cora J. Blotz two daughters Mrs Alvin Janda Green Bay and Mrs Norman Janzer Portland Ore a brother Elmer Dodgeville three sisters in Madison and four grandchildren Arrangements pending at Lulloff Funeral Home.
Norman Wood will leave his district conservation warden post in Green County this fall. He moves to Delafield to serve as district conservation warden for Waukesha and Milwaukee counties. James Washburn of Montello will replace him, currently wardens Marquette County. Wood says changes were approved in Madison with no set date. He and wife JoAnn have three children. Wood is UW graduate and began with the conservation department in 1955.
Mrs. Charles Baker faced a Wednesday charge of misappropriation of more than $20,000 from the Thorp Finance Co. office in Eagle River.
Steven Benton was elected president of the Brodhead Education Association at a Tuesday meeting. Robert Glassman was named vice president and Ruth Thompson secretary-treasurer. Robert Keen and Lawrence Sanderholm were assigned board terms. The group meets monthly.
Mrs Emma Merz of Wangen bei Olten Switzerland died August 26 after living at the Marienheim Home for the Aged. Her brother Emil Von Arx conveyed the news and other survivors reside in Switzerland.
An explosion and flash fire at the Jerome Elevator in Barron injured five men on a Wednesday. One man was listed in critical condition and four sustained serious injuries. Damage to the elevator structure and nearby buildings was estimated around $100,000.
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