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Newspaper
Monroe Evening Times
Location
Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Aug 10, 1968
Page
2
The Monroe Evening Times lists political and publication details under act of Congress with dates from 1879 and 1898. It includes subscription rates for various regions, office hours, and contact information, noting AP exclusive rights for local news and dispatches.
The Advisor launched July 30 as a Times supplement with 12 pages and a second issue this week. It aims to expand to 16 pages by Aug 13, featuring photos and stories from surrounding communities and merchants reaching a wider audience. The paper plans remodeling to add equipment and staff later this summer.
A nostalgic piece recalls doll varieties from grandmother days to modern Barbie era, then lists birthday greetings for August 11 to 17 for residents and guests in various towns. The Monroe L0.0.F. Lodge No. 72 meets last Monday with John Steinmann commissioned for District 18-B.
Green County Homemakers Executive Board met Wednesday night at the Ag Building with thirty members attending the first meeting of the 1968 69 year. Mrs Walter Douglas presided. Les Bishop outlined program changes and a safety committee defensive driving theme. The international committee prepared eight country studies with slides and commentary. A craft workshop needlepoint and cake decorating is planned with dates to be announced. An officer training meeting is planned this month and next meeting will be at New Glarus on October 2.
A commemorative column recalls events from August 10 1958 including Gromyko’s push for UN action on Lebanon and Jordan, Monroe Brewers’ path to the state semi pro semifinals, and a Blanchardville flag draped burial in 1945 with local civic notes.
Mailbag to the Editor thanks volunteers and patrons for a barbecue stand set up in front of First National Bank on Maxwell Street Day. The 1968 69 Student Exchange Group participates in fundraising as they head to Wilmington Delaware. Local families and visitors from LaCrosse Rockford Cincinnati and Madison are noted in gatherings and visits.
The Board of Public Works of Monroe Wisconsin invites sealed bids to dig and backfill about 1350 feet of trench for a water main at Hillside Acres. Bids due August 26 1968 at City Hall. Plans and specs available for $5 deposit. bid bond or certified funds required. wage rates per Wisconsin Statutes 66.293 on file.
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