Monroe Evening Times publishes 19th century notice
The Monroe Evening Times lists office details and memberships including Emery Odell (1871 1953) as Associated Press member, Inland Daily Press Association and Wisconsin Daily Newspaper League. Subscription rates show carrier in Monroe Illinois $14 yearly with advance payment required.
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Editorial urges teen driving safety and highway patrols
Wisconsin officials convene with safety experts in Madison to address teen driving dangers and bolster patrols to curb rising traffic tolls. The piece cites 1966 tolls at 605, urges early education, and shares Gov Knowles message to parents about preventing tragedy on the roads.
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Open Letter to Parents by Gov Warren Knowles
governor urges Wisconsin families to curb youthful driving risk after rising traffic toll. he highlights that in 1965 the 15 to 25 age group accounted for a third of fatalities and that 18 and 19 year olds drive a disproportionate share of crashes. the piece calls for decisive action to protect young drivers and demands responsibility from parents.
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Family safety drive urges parents to lead by example
An urging to parents to enforce driving rules at home and model safe behavior. The message stresses setting limits on travel time and distance, seat belt use, and guiding children through formative years. It promotes Operation Stay Alive in Wisconsin through Labor Day to cut rising street and highway accidents.
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Wenger Couple Returns From NFO Convention in D C
Ambrose Wenger and his wife Mrs Wenger of Green County led Wisconsin NFO members home from Washington talks on farm legislation. The focus was the REA financing bill, proposing a new lending structure and extra funds for co op banks beyond government loans. NFO President Oren Lee Staley highlighted progress in bargaining while stressing collaboration with farmers.
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Ambrose Wenger
Green County National Farmers Organization
Wenger
NFO
Wisconsin
Washington, D.C
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NFC
Capital Hill
REA
Land Bank
Oren Lee Staley
Washington
Ten Years Ago Today Features Local News Tidbits
August 10 1956 report notes more than 100 dollars stolen from an Eugene hotel. Longhorns advance at Cheese Exchange. Robert Hahn Monroe Civil Defense director explains disaster needs. Mr and Mrs Donald Zimmerli visit in Albany. A total of 888 persons tour Chalet of Golden Fleece. Lions Kiwanis start Olympics.
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Longhorns
Cheese Exchange
Robert Hahn
Monroe Civil Defense
Donald Zimmerli
Albany
Monroe marksmen return from state rifle encampment
Sixty years ago today on August 10 1906 Monroe shooters were expected home from the annual state rifle encampment at Camp Douglas. Dr A H Hitchcock and Jesse Gravenor of Albany arrived in Chicago driving a Wayne automobile. Fred Lanz offers stores below cost due to crowded space. Robert M La Follette sought scene at Darlington Opera House.
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Camp Douglas
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Jesse Gravenor
Albany
Wayne
Chicago
Fred Lanz
Robert M. la Follette
Darlington Opera House
Peace unlikely in China says U S envoys
A 1946 news brief notes U S envoys declare peace in China impossible while July welfare outlay totals 11327 45 dollars. Senator Theodore Bilbo announces on nationwide radio that he is a Ku Klux Klan member. Monroe area residents report chilly resort weather as Fritz Haldiman of Monticello trials with the Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field and Evan Cham seeks Sheriff support.
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Dmiss
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Monticello
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Chama
New Tavern Owner in Argyle as 1936 Note
Tody Sullivan becomes proprietor of the former George Bleiler tavern in Argyle. The Jordan Browntown team defeats the Farm Bureau team 7 to 6 in kittenball. Ray Pavlak urges 4 H leaders to select a cheese queen for the State fair. Monroe welcomes a new Lions club. Over 100 attend the Strader reunion at Blue Mounds.
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Tody Sullivan
Argyle
George Bleiler
Jordan- Browntown
Ray Pavlak
Monroe
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Lions
Strader
Blue Mounds
Reader praises Times columnist and poet in Edgerton letter
Charles A. Schindler of Edgerton writes that after 25 years with the Times he values the paper and praises Bob Tschudy for doing a swell job. He also enjoys Clair Munns' poetry and finds no fault with the Times.
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Clair Munns
Charles A. Schindler Edgerton
Local chain grocery store to locate on square
Charles Einbeck announced that a chain grocery of the Greater American Store Company will locate here. Signs will warn of wrong way driving on the square because of stranger traffic. Monroe reports the state’s largest adult Sunday school class, per Rev. G H Blum of Immanuel EUB Church.
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Chain Grocery
Greater American Store Company
Monroe
G. H. Blum
Immanuel Eub Church
Racing judge named for State Fair September dates
50 Years Ago Today August 10 1916 Frank B Luchsinger to Be racing judge at State Fair Sept 11 14. Austrian army in wild flight before Italians. Morning shower ends 40 day drought though pastures remain dry. Badger troops to see border service Rio Grande area. Release from Company H sought for September E N Hawke by school board teaching ability needed. Contract awarded for heating.
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Frank B. Luchsinger
Rio Grande
E.N. Hawke
Charles Searles Succumbs at 79 in New Jersey
Charles Leo Searles, 79, of Brodhead died July 31 in Brecktown New Jersey where he had lived the past 12 years. Funeral held August 4 in Brecktown. Survivors include his widow Alice a daughter Mrs Raymond Bernstein Beloit a sister Mrs Vera Plumb and brother J B Searles all of Brodhead three grandchildren and three great grandchildren. He retired in 1951 after 39 years with Astern Electric Kearny NJ.
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