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Newspaper
Monroe Evening Times
Location
Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Sep 19, 1964
Page
2
The notice lists AP republication rights and subscription rates for Monroe, Wisconsin, and Stephenson County, Illinois, with annual prices by carrier and mail. It notes advance payment to meet postal regulations and provides office hours and a contact telephone number.
Economic indicators point to continuing growth through the 1960s with solid gains in industrial production and auto labor settlements. Ford and UAW reach a new contract, General Motors talks paused, and the steel sector plans heavy investment as the Conference Board projects non inflationary expansion to 1970.
Local residents and guests attended numerous social events including dinner gatherings in Orangeville and Freeport. The report lists visitors for dinners, weddings, showers, and summer travels, with several trips to Champaign and Wisconsin mentioned along with church and farm community activities.
Sixteen years ago on September 19, 1954 Verona witnessed a fatal thrill stunt as Kenneth H. Adams of Madison, 31, crashed off a 65-foot cliff in a car. The incident followed a police or firemen event and noted a deadly outcome in the line of local sports history.
The passage reports that lines merge with Nickel Plate railroad and that manufacturing sales rose 6 percent in the April to June quarter from a year earlier. Profits increased 17 percent, per a government report, while insured property damage from Hurricane Dora in Florida and Georgia is projected at 17.5 million dollars by the National Board of Underwriters.
The piece notes frost last Saturday affecting silo filling and corn chopping. It reflects on cool weather and the diligent work by laborers to ensure an adequate salt supply for road clearance and automotive upkeep, with a wry remark about fueling star gazing among pheasants and rabbits.
Field crews keep progressing though slower as contour strips lay out for Bernard Albright in Sylvester Township and Merlin West in Monroe. Art Fish completes Walt Schuetz tile in Jordan Township and Ready Mix begins a concrete gully control structure for Vic Svendsen in Adams Township. Arnie Alme works on Everett Hanson’s gully control dam in Adams Township.
A list grows with Lu cille Wilcox An na Wuetrich and her mother Mrs Robert Wuetrich among claimants as regular readers. Twelve names listed with no raise yet, prompting frustration.
Arleigh Fraut schy notes forester Dick Camp will meet with the Honey Creek Watershed Monday evening at Ullom school. Ann Bill Hartwig says Skinner Creek Watershed Country Club crew ball may be played next Wednesday evening at Twin ing Park.
The subject known as Ole Skinny remains near 222 pounds and comments that there are too many dinner meetings recently. He asks not to invite him further.
The ALCS community committee tour focusing on soil and water conservation is scheduled for Thursday September 24. Marilyn Rutsch notes over 60 reservations have been received for this event.
A brief birthday notice celebrates Ole Skinny and another young man with warm wishes. The note expresses friendly sentiment and a lighthearted tone for the occasion.
A Missouri born mule that moved to Illinois will become the U S Military Academy at West Point mascot. The prior mascot Hannibal died last March. Lt Thomas Gallagher asked the Hannibal Chamber of Commerce to locate a Missouri mule, and Forrest Baucom of Liberty Illinois owned the animal claimed Missouri born.
A reflection on coping with loss and mental health, stating the author’s resolve to live as their natural self rather than conform to others expectations. The piece references memories of Jake and his unorthodox past, and envisions his approving forbearance. Reprinted from Our Dumb Animals.
A long reader entry lists Times Children's Club activities from Sunday September to Saturday September with names and addresses of participants. The passage also recounts a personal memoir of a cat named Jake living on a hill, observing river traffic from a sunlit rock, his disdain for swimming, and a family’s care including a carbuncle treatment and the mother’s nursing interest. The text ends noting a twenty five year time frame.
Local residents hosted and visited relatives and friends across Wisconsin and beyond. Attendees included Blanchardville residents hosting Arlingon visitors, out of town guests from Argyle Monroe Darlington and Denver, and attendees at open house luncheons, a golden wedding reception in New Glarus, and university events at Platteville.
Mrs. William Steindorf hosts guests from Albany and Monroe including Mr. and Mrs. Emil Sutter and Mrs. Ella Maurer. Also present are Mrs. Blanche Jones and guests from Chokie Minnesota and Oconomowoc Wisconsin. The gathering includes the Graham family and the Steindorf clan at Elizabeth Steindorf’s home.
Postmaster General John A. Gronouski told Monroe Postmaster R. J. Myers of expanded window hours from December 5 to 26, a six day week for parcel post from December 7 to 31, and Phase III ZIP Code handling at about 130 more sectional center offices to speed delivery up to 24 hours.
The Wisconsin Crop Reporting Service reports a 1964 turkey crop of 5,221,000 birds, down three percent from 1963. Production has declined annually since 1961, with Wisconsin ranking fifth among national producers.
Mr and Mrs Ernest Thom of South Wayne visited the Ivan Arnsmeier home. Merle Pressler and Ruth and Thelma Pressler of Orangeville called on the Wil liam Ann home. The Arnsmeiers and Heidi and Scott Trotter visited the Glen Earley wines in Brodhead.
Mrs Hubert H. Humphrey wife of the Democratic vice presidential nominee will visit Madison on September 25 as part of a seven state campaign tour on behalf of her husband’s candidacy.
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