Editorial Notes On Storm Safety And Barbershop Anniversary
A Thursday editorial revisits spring storm safety tips, urging shelter in the municipal parking ramp and proper interior positioning to avoid collapse. It also marks the 30th anniversary of SPEBSQSA, praising the Green County chapter and the nationwide barbershop harmony organization for public performances and camaraderie.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Erv Goecks
Goecks
Spebsqsa
North America
Green County
United States
Canada
Tulsa
Oklo
Rubi Is Named By Commandery No 48 in Monroe
Rubi A. Rubi was elected commander of Monroe Commandery No 48 Knights Templar during the annual officers election and regular conclave Monday evening in the Masonic Temple. Milburn V. Miller is retiring commander. New officers will be installed April 29 with a potluck dinner. Cancer conference plans noted in Madison for August 22-24.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cam A. Rubi
Monroe
Knights Templar
Masonic Temple
Milburn V. Miller
Browntown
Schmidt
Alton V. Kiel
Nelson Miller
Albany
James Thallacker
Sever Gaarder
Owen Beckman
Fred P. Good
Sentinel
Jacob Gruenewald
Olin Flisram
Nat G. Preston
Willis Riemer
Brodhead
Ray Montgomery
Oscar N. Johnson
Glancing Backward And Other Local Items April 18 1958
Glancing Backward notes events from April 18 1958 including Victor Marean of Monroe heading Dairy Month in June Wayne Vanderbilt announces village dog restrictions in Juda April 1 to November 1 plus other archival notes from 1948 1938 1928 1918 and 1908. The column blends local people dates and milestones across decades.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Victor Marean
Monroe
Wayne Vanderbilt
Jefferson Township
Juda
Wegg and Churchills Attend Brodhead Store Opening
Wegg F L Stone and Misses Ethel and Lottie Churchill travel to Brodhead for the formal opening of a new large department store. Sam Hoesly returns from Postville Iowa for Easter. A Lombard Lightning Chain Saw Try-Out Day is set for Saturday April 20 at Richardson’s Lawn Equipment Co Route 2 Monroe. The event runs from 10 am with participants attempting to beat Lloyd Richardson’s time for a chance at a slot car racing set.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richardson's Lawn Equipment Co
Route 2
Monroe
Richardson
Lloyd Richardson
Powers Speaks of His Handicap and Life Journey
Anthony R. Powers discussed his life since becoming blind in 1963 at the Monroe Rotary Club meeting. He described leaving a near-top corporate position, attending a seeing eye dog school, learning braille, commuting from Berwyn to Chicago, handling sales by phone, and using a braille deck for cards. He shared how he stays informed via radio and accessible books.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anthony R
Tony” Powers
Graphic Arts
Berwyn, Jr
Walter
Bud) Donovan
Monroe
Monroe Rotary Club
Idle Hour Mansion
Powers
Berwyn
Loop
Chicago
Richard Maze
F. S. Santiago
James Haas
Also Mentioned on This Page
Monroe Evening Times
Editorial
Wisconsin
Rubi
Commandery
Madison
Uni
T. Alan Goldsborough
John L. Lewis
Eugene Arthur Haeft
Edward Kuster
Jeanette Ludwig
Maynard Moen
Argyle
Jimmy Moldenhauser
Helen Stubbe
Knights of Columbus
Fire Department
Jacob C. Blumer
Adam Blumer Sr
Joseph Wood
Nettie
Mid-America
Fred
John
Soc
Sudan
Ethiopia
Charles V
France
Edward III
England
Encyclopaedia Britannica
Lanz Agency
Junior
Rover
Hanson & McKenna Heating
Fred Lanz
Century Service Co
Wisconsin Powers
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