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Newspaper
Monroe Evening Times
Location
Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Aug 19, 1968
Page
2
The Monroe Evening Times notes its post office as second class matter and lists subscription rates for in city and mail subscribers in Wisconsin and adjoining counties. It mentions delivery days, paper number, and office practices.
A lengthy column lists assorted reminiscences from readers about recent events, people and places. It mentions a nine year old dropout remark, a missed Fall Premiere Show, visits from journalists, local sports trophies, and encounters across Wisconsin towns. The piece preserves a nostalgic, anecdotal tone with numerous personal names and locales.
Dear Abby columns discuss neighbors spying on residents with two elderly women hosting men nightly and a daughter in law overworking to host. readers advise minding own business and favor simple meals. The column also notes social norms for visiting fiancées and ends with community anecdotes about local events and Cootie Corn Boil celebrations.
James Robert Stauffer born August 8 at St. Clare Hospital to Robert J. Stauffer and Joyce Stauffer. Joseph Allen Judd born August 14 to Jerry A. Judd and Barbara Hagemann Judd. Stephen Eric Mays born August 15 to Lowell H. and [name redacted] Mays. Heather Louise Casey born August 12 to Merlin J. and [name redacted] Casey. Grandparents named. families list additional relatives. Over three million Americans live in trailer homes across about 16,000 parks per Britannica.
Glancing Backward notes a NASA style inquiry into the nation’s first lunar rocket blast. Illinois opens its first toll highway. A Tri County Bar outing draws over 50 legal figures at Monroe Country Club. Brodhead Merchants and Commercial Bank kick off city softball tournament action. 20, 30, and 40 years ago items reflect local histories and notable memorials, events, and leaders.
Reported items include WWI manpower bill plans affecting 18 to 19 year olds, local civic moves such as Frank Luchsinger resigning from the county fuel administration, and a two Kaiser conference discussing a Christmas peace. Sherman Kelly Stock Company opens at New Monroe theater. Old Settlers picnic at Lincoln Park with Judge George Grimm as speaker and John Luch singer reelected president. City board actions cover tax write offs, bond issues, licenses, and numerous public works, with detailed claims payments and resolutions on water and sewer projects.
Services for Charles Harrison Sr aged 68 were held Thursday Aug 15 at Sharer Funeral Home Darlington. Mrs Norma Stout and Mrs Joyce Mevis sang My God and I and The Old Rugged Cross. Pallbearers were Byron Paynter Herbert Pink Manuel Pagel Willard Rowe Ted Monson and Jack Terpestra. Burial followed in Lead Mine Cemetery.
Proceedings of Common Council convened in Council Chambers on August 6 1968. The record outlines motions committees and official actions from the session with formalVotes and resolutions noted.
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