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Newspaper
Monroe Evening Times
Location
Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Sep 18, 1964
Page
2
Industrial production has risen for 12 straight months, with 11 months at new highs. Output is 6 percent above a year ago and 33 percent above the 1957-59 average, boosting plans to build new capacity as demand for goods strengthens. Factory employment reaches 17.5 million, wages rise, and profit margins improve, signaling readiness for further expansion to meet consumer spending and industry needs.
Randall Marty begins in the bookkeeping department at the Commercial and Savings Bank. He is a 1962 Albany High School graduate and earned an associate degree in accounting from Madison Vocational School in June after two years of study.
On this date in 1793 the south east cornerstone of the original Capitol, a sandstone block from Aquia Creek Virginia, was laid in a ceremony led by President George Washington. Other historical notes include Quebec’s surrender in 1759 and Chile’s independence in 1810.
Ten years ago Prof. O R Veasman of the Madison extension spoke at the J Ivan Elmer farm near New Glarus about soil conservation. Also noted: Dr Maud Slye of the University of Chicago died, and Mrs Willis Ludlow of Monroe died at 95. Rocky Marciano retained the heavyweight title by KO in round eight.
William Fiegel aged 56, known in this area for the National Campers Organization, died during a camping trip to Indiana. Hugo Ruef attended the funeral in Park Ridge, held at Park Ridge on Wednesday.
Brooklyn obituary for J F Frenholz of Stoughton died after brief illness in a Madison hospital. WWI veteran and Stoughton Barracks member, ex bartender at Club Barber. Services set for tomorrow 9 a m Holzhuter funeral home and 10 a m St Ann's Church. Rosary tonight at 8.
Donald Baker 53 was found dead in his home Wednesday night. Grant County Coroner Dr. Leo Becher says death due to natural causes. Services set for 10 a.m. tomorrow at Karmann Funeral Home with Masonic services at 8 p.m. Mr. Baker was born in Platteville and graduated from Platteville College and School of Mines. He was a Methodist and a Masonic lodge member.
Phil D. Pearsall Sr. 66 of Evansville died Wednesday night at University Hospitals Madison after a brief illness. A printer by trade with ties to Antes Press and later work at Albany and Orfordville weekly papers, he served in WWI and left a wife Josephine Antes and two sons. Burial is Maple Hill cemetery Evansville with services at Allen funeral home.
Mrs Mary Long a child behaviour and development consultant from the State Board of Health district office outlined her duties and offered consultation to Green County public health nurses teachers parents and groups. Irene Kimel district advisory nurse attended along with Judge Roger L Elmer C S Pierce Rudolph T Haskee and Mrs David K Bennett. Martha Tschudy county nurse and doctors Frank C Stiles and Robert C Brauchle also met with the group.
A short notice invites readers to rent a room by placing an advertisement in The Monroe Evening Times classifieds. The item highlights ease of access, local reach, and contact options for prospective tenants.
United Church of Christ and many area churches present weekly worship and Sunday school times across Monroe Orangeville Browntown Monticello and surrounding towns. Rev. Fischer Storck Felts Mittler Bittorf Linus Wierwill Laper R F Bittorf Jersild and others lead services with varied choir and youth programs Sunday school times range from 8 30 to 10 30 a m and worship from 8 30 a m to 11 a m across multiple parishes including St Pauls New Glarus Swiss Darlington and Argyle.
Grace Lutheran Monroe conducts worship at 8 and 10 45 a m with Sunday school at 9 15 a m Day Care Center 1 Martha Circle 8 p m Monday Day Care 1 Boy Scouts 7 adult confirmation 8 p m Wednesday Junior choir 4 Chancel choir 7 p m Thursday Senior confirmation 9 Junior confirmation 10 30 a m Rev James Plymire Also Mt Olive plans mission festival services at 10 45 a m and 8 p m with Mt Olive choir singing
Evangelical United Brethren churches in Monroe New Glarus Monticello Clarno Staver Juda and Zion publish weekly worship times Sunday school and midweek events. Activities include choirs Bible studies youth fellowships and special Saturday hayrides with Rev. Roehr danz Holling and Hinebaugh leading across multiple congregations.
A roster lists worship times and Sunday school for Oakley Union Brodhead Immanuel Brooklyn Peace and Fairfield churches. Rev. Melvin J. Nickel leads Oakley and Immanuel with youth and choir sessions noted. Rev. Paul J. Gibson heads Brooklyn Peace with catechism and local conferences. Rev. Lynn Longenbaugh leads Fairfield worship and Sunday school with a standard timetable.
Monroe First holds Sunday school 9 30 worship 10 45 broadcasting MYF 7 evening and weekly meetings. Argyle Lamont Blanchardville and other churches list worship times Sunday school and Rev. names with midweek meetings and events.
Bishop Donald H. V. Hallock of the Milwaukee diocese conducts services and Holy Communion at 11 a.m. at St Andrew’s Episcopal Church. A coffee hour follows at the home of E. C. Hamilton.
Monroe public talk on Tuesday at 3 and watchtower study at 4 15 p m. Bible study Thursday at 8 p m. Theocratic ministry school at 7 30 p m and service meeting at 8 30 p m led by Richard Kneifel.
Sunday school at 9 a.m. worship 10 15 a.m. Monday Women’s Society 8 p.m. Thursday Adult choir 7 p.m. Friday Junior choir 3 45 p.m. Rev Gerritt E Mouw listed.
Worship at 10, Sunday school at 11 a m. Wednesday service at 8 p m Rev R H Scharnweber oversees this parish in Monroe.
The Assembly of God in Monroe lists Sunday school at 10 a.m. worship at 11 a.m. Evangelistic service at 8 p.m. on Sundays. Thursday sessions include Bible study and prayer at 8 p.m. A youth service also at 8 p.m. Rev. Robert E. Olson leads.
The notice shows a Baptist church worship at 11 a.m with an evening service at 7 30 p m and a Wednesday meeting slot. It lists church programs but lacks full details or location.
Prayer meeting at 8 p.m. led by Rev. Grant G. Rice. Juda notes Sunday school at 9 50 and worship at 11 a.m. with Ralph Wilson serving as interim pastor.
Worship at 10 45 a m Thursday with Rev Peter Rasmussen 9 30 service and 7 30 p m choir rehearsal announced for the church.
The Church of the Nazarene lists services led by Rev. Wesley Burns with a Sunday 11 a.m. worship, junior teen and adult fellowships, 7 p.m. teen and adult sessions, and an 8 p.m. evangelistic service. Wednesday prayers include a noon 11 a.m. prayer fellowship and an 8 p.m. prayer meeting.
The Monroe church announces Sunday school at 9 30 a m and service at 10 45 a m. Testimonies of healing on Wednesday at 7 45 p m. Reading room opens Wednesday and Saturday from 2 to 4 p m.
Emma Ranum 83 died after a long illness at a Madison hospital. Services set for 1 p.m. tomorrow at Mt Horeb Evangelical Lutheran church where she belonged. Survived by son Clarence Hauser Madison. daughters Palma Anderson Madison and Mrs Harry Bonner Las Vegas NV. 10 grandchildren and 16 great grandchildren.
Daniel Gratton, 26, of rural Durand, was served with a warrant in an arson attempt case. He is hospitalized at Freeport Memorial with burns after a blast at a vacant Orangeville house on September 9. The Stephenson County Sheriff's Office said the investigation is complete but details remain undisclosed.
The Wisconsin Conservation Department will dedicate its new 125000 dollar northwest area headquarters in Spooner on September 24 separate ceremonies. The building honors William J P Aberg of Madison the former Conservation Commission chairman.
Mrs. Henry Guelzo 48, born Ethel Pagel of Albany, died in a Janesville nursing home after a 20 year crippling disease. She leaves a husband, mother Mary Pagel of Albany, two brothers Oscar and Alvin Pagel, a sister Mrs. Leo Williams, two step-daughters, and 10 grandchildren. Services set for 1 30 p.m. tomorrow at Wolfgram funeral home in Janesville. calls tonight.
Brodhead Garden club will meet Monday in the courtesy room of the Bank of Brodhead with W. E. Dehmer Albany nurseryman and druggist as guest speaker. Mrs Grace Hartman is program chairman. Anyone interested in gardening and flowers is welcome to attend. Roll call will be an autumn verse. The flower show will be arrangements copied from pictures.
A brief note explains the over the counter listings show bid and ask ranges at compilation. Supplied by the Monroe office of.
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