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Newspaper
Monroe Evening Times
Location
Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Sep 10, 1963
Page
2
The notice outlines subscription rates for Monroe city carriers at 15.50 per year and outside the county or state at 8 3 per year. It states the Associated Press holds exclusive rights to local news republication and AP dispatches. Office hours are 8 30 a.m. to 5 p.m with a contact number 325 5101.
The piece questions John Gronouski's qualification for postmaster general named by Kennedy. It notes his remark about licking postage stamps during the 1960 campaign and suggests the choice may reflect political strategy or Wisconsin circles. The editorial pokes at Kennedy family influence and mocks the prospect of Peter Lawford getting the job.
The piece argues Governor George Wallace escalates a state rights fight to block school integration in Alabama despite repeated federal court rebuffs. It contends his stance harms the broader push for federal authority limits and tarnishes a potential path to a shared solution for whites and blacks.
The United Nations charges that Communist forces hold 3404 Allied war captives, among them 944 Americans, and demands a prompt accounting for each man. The note comes as global hot spots heat up and Western capitals seek release details.
On September 10, 1923, seven destroyers ran aground in heavy fog off San Francisco, killing 22 U S Navy sailors. The incident disrupted patrols and prompted investigations into wartime training and navigation standards.
Brodhead high school graduates of 1953 enroll in colleges this fall. Names include Roger Gmur Ames, Mary Jo Kethcart, Thomas Mauer, Bergene Riemer Whitewater State College and Carol Steiner Kathryn Deppeler Jim Church LaCrosse State College.
The Green County Teachers college senior class elected officers Nathan Zimmer man president Joe Pachoni vice president Kathy Block secretary and Neal Scott treasurer The class plans to attend the Trees for Tomorrow camp at Eagle River in October.
In St Paul Minnesota Dr Walter Cook 64 dean of the University of Minnesota College of Education died Monday in a hospital after heart problems. In Akron Ohio William A Karl 64 former president of Firestone Textiles Co died Monday of a heart ailment. Karl joined Firestone Tire and Rubber Co in 1919 as a fabric technologist.
Vice Admiral John Westly Roper aged 65 former deputy chief of naval operations for personnel died Sunday after suffering a heart attack in San Diego. The veteran officer served in high level Navy posts and earned recognition for long service.
William Hughes of Apple River plans an auction Thursday for his 200 acre farm including 140 acres open land and pasture with running water. The sale follows his departure from farming and will offer the listed property for purchase. John Ingeld Estate of Monroe reports the sale of Spring Valley Magic Leon, a registered Brown Swiss bull, to Paul Walker of Freeport. Robert Frederick Erb of Juda becomes a junior member of the Holstein Friesian Association of America through Brattleboro VI after meeting dairy project and ownership requirements. State agriculture warns dairy producers to winterize milkhouses for quality, noting heating costs may be as low as 15 dollars and that improper storage can sour milk and affect butterfat tests.
Arthur H. Stauffacher of Monroe earns the Progressive Breeders Award, one of 543 Holstein breeders recognized nationwide, with 45 herd records showing 14 452 pounds milk and 538 pounds butterfat and a type classification of 102.3 percent. A bronze year plate and plaque honor his ongoing dairy success as head of a 41,300 member association era peers.
James C Volkert assistant cashier at First National Bank was elected vice president of the Badger Bankers Club in Madison The group funds two 300 scholarship grants for juniors at Wisconsin or Marquette University along with a UW and Marquette banking courses. Jack Johnson of American Exchange Bank was named club president.
Dr Ammie T Sikes a former Vanderbilt University football star died at his home in Nashville Tenn on Monday He was 71 and known for his athletic career and leadership roles at the university Confirming details of his passing the report notes his long association with Vanderbilt and his status as a sports figure in Tennessee.
Oliver Witte of Manston has been appointed American Cancer Society Field Representative for southwestern Wisconsin by Robert O. McLean, ACS Wisconsin director. He will service Green Adams Crawford Columbia Grant Green Lake Iowa Juneau Lafayette Marquette Richland Sauk and Vernon counties. Witte formerly edited and published five newspapers beginning in Kendall in 1933 and owned Norwalk Wilton Mauston Elroy papers at different times, with Mauston papers sold in July 1962.
Mrs Eliza Gile 93 lifelong Shullsburg resident dies after illness in Cuba City medical center. Funeral at 2 p.m. Thursday Thompson funeral home with calling after 7 tonight. Survived by four daughters Ione Bessie and others, three sons James Wilbur George, six grandchildren and 14 great grandchildren.
Monticello high school elected class officers across four grades. Freshmen include Geoffrey Legler as president and Sharon Crouch as vice president. Ores group lists Joan Ejkhorst as president and Cathy Broge as vice president. Juniors include Norman Rood as president and Robert Woodruff as vice president. Seniors name Paul Voegels as president and Jackie Meyers as secretary. About 450 steam locomotives are displayed in museums and parks.
New Glarus Times Special reports that many 1963 graduates remain enrolled this fall. Names include Margaret Mills now in Indianapolis at Concordia Lutheran College Moorhead Minnesota. Dorthy Heller Mary Jo Freitag Duane Freitag Gary Ur and others attending UW campuses Platteville State College Humboldt Institute Stout Institute LaCrosse State College Madison Vocational School University of Utah beauty culture in Riverside California. Leah Mueller pursues beauty culture in Riverside.
Hollandale special report notes graveside rites yesterday for James Hanson two day old son of Mr and Mrs Norman Hanson Jr Hollandale He died Sunday Survivors include his parents paternal grandparents Mr and Mrs Norman Hanson Sr Hollandale maternal grandparents Mr and Mrs Clifford Kip Olson Dodgeville paternal great grandmothers Mrs Clara Hanson Blanchardville and Mrs Louise Anderson Hollandale maternal great grandmother Mrs Elizabeth Olson Dodgeville
The Cub Scouts announce an organizational meeting for parents at the grade school lunch room this Thursday at 7 p.m. to form dens and introduce the scout program. Monthly pack meetings will be on the last Thursday. the first session is September 26.
Keith H Rasmussen of Evansville will visit local families in September to gather information on polio and other disease protection. He will ask about polio shots and oral vaccine for persons under 50, while smallpox vaccination and influenza shots apply to all family members regardless of age.
Rep Henry C Schadeberg urges Senate to require overwhelming evidence that Soviet anti missile missiles are not perfected before ratifying the nuclear test ban treaty He cites alleged admissions by Communists and warns that a perceived US lag could prompt halting research while Moscow mass produces missiles He cautions about President Kennedy's peace in the world framing.
Two Cuban sailors who fled the Fidel Castro regime in a small canoe appealed for political asylum in Progress, Mexico. They described escaping what they called an inferno and sought refuge as they pursued safety and potential residence.
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