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Newspaper
Monroe Evening Times
Location
Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Aug 24, 1968
Page
2
Local notice outlines subscription rates for Monroe city delivery at four cents per week and mailed rates for towns and Wisconsin. appears from early 20th century typesetting with garbled OCR. Includes references to the Associated Press and general publication details.
The article Time for Reform in the IRS by John Barron reveals a nationwide study showing IRS employees feel pressure to prioritize production, with criticisms of adverse effects across districts. It notes threats to reporters and claims IRS can seize homes, cars, bank accounts, or paychecks without proof of owing taxes.
On this day August 24 in 1814 British troops burned Washington. In 79 AD Vesuvius buried Pompeii. In 1777 Washington entered Philadelphia. In 1862 Bragg invaded Kentucky. In 1891 Edison filed a motion picture patent. In 1932 Earhart completed a solo flight to Newark. In 1954 Vargas killed himself. Ten years ago Notting ham rioting. Five years ago Saigon University closed. One year ago Henry Kaiser died at 85.
Abby style column includes multiple reader questions about infidelity and marriage issues. The Worried reader seeks guidance after discovering letters to a married lover, advising legal counsel and caution. Other letters share advice about compliments, dyslexia awareness, and personal notices from Indianapolis and Albany readers with family and travel updates.
Glancing back ten years to August 24 1958 reports a bear hunting stunt by Three New Glarus residents Hans Anderegg Paul Grossenbacher and Ernst Thierstein to promote the Wilhelm Tell pageant. Also notes city council asks mayor to call special meeting on Wells building option and purchase.
A community page features a poem about home by Mrs. Werner Schuetz of Monroe Route 3, followed by a long list of weekend visits, dinners, and Sunday gatherings from Monroe and nearby towns. Several births, birthdays, and wedding notices surface among family milestones.
Loyal Order of Moose members met in Moose Hall to plan a Fall season kickoff dance with free refreshments on Saturday night August 31. An enrollment is set for September 17 and officers will meet September 10 to finalize year plans. The group reviewed the 4H land judging program and expenses, and refreshments were provided by Lyle Sickinger.
1908 note reports Green County fair officers ordering construction of bleachers seating 600. Rev William Streissguth and wife mark golden wedding anniversary in Milwaukee. J C Steinman rides three miles after horse spooks while posting campaign poster. Frost hits Green County lowlands for two nights. Times Want Ads promoted.
A reader from Rockford Illinois thanks Green County deputy for staying with a disabled trailer on Highway 69 near Freeport as repairs were made at New Glarus. The deputy directed traffic and provided courteous help during the incident.
Miss Cheryl Miller daughter of Mr and Mrs Joe E Miller of Grandview Madison and Miss Barbara Kubly daughter of Mr and Mrs Leon Kubly 802 17th Ave will return to Wisconsin after attending the University of Hawaii this summer Accompanied by Miss Marilyn Barbian Waunakee and Miss Patty Randolph Madison the group left Honolulu June 5 All four will return to the University of Wisconsin this Fall Miss Miller formerly of Monroe has received a scholarship from the University for the third consecutive year.
Washington The Farmers Home Administration raised its operating loan interest rate for the first time in over 30 years. The previous maximum of five percent since 1947 is now five and a half percent after a new law signed by President Johnson.
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