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Newspaper
Monroe Evening Times
Location
Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Aug 25, 1966
Page
2
Editorial argues for higher salaries for Madison legislators to attract capable candidates. It warns underpayment pressures public servants like police and teachers into ethical compromises and may lead to poorer laws, worse enforcement, and erosion of the American way of life.
Henry Grebner died this morning in Freeport Memorial Hospital after a two week illness. He was a retired Apple River area farmer born in Germany July 6, 1874 and came to America at age 12. Survived by daughter Mrs. Herbert Brickner and sister Mrs. Earl Dorris of Warren, IL, plus three grandchildren and six great grandchildren. Funeral 2 p.m. Saturday at Bartell Funeral Home Warren with Rev. Peter Lovell officiating. Burial West Ella Highland Cemetery Apple River.
In Wayne township St Pauls E and R Church moves to a new site while Monroe's south home is torn down for a new high school. The birthplace of the county seat hosts three 1839 elections. Biologist Dr Alfred C Kinsey dies at 62 in Bloomington. Joseph B Taft dies at 79 in Winslow.
August 25 1946 marks a family event with Ralph A Lindsay celebrating a silver wedding with a dinner at Ludlow Hotel. Esther Rupnow dies at 35 after years of illness at her Monticello home. Werner Blumer attends the state fair in Milwaukee as Walter Day of the chamber of commerce announces more Christmas decorations.
On August 25 1936 Rosa suffered two lightning strikes in a single day. John Wayne a noted Freeport confectioner died from ammonia fumes leaking from an ice machine. Superintendent Whitcomb reports vandalized county farm melon patch with all melons smashed. Dr Francis Townsend declares his Townsend plan will work.
Mayor Kohli out with a sprained ankle. Superintendent Creutz says Miss Mary Ruby resigns as history teacher. Dr. Larsen dairy bureau chief from Washington visits Green County and tours cheese factories. Charles J Stephenson 73 longtime Brodhead resident dies. A B Comstock of Albany receives first hunting license.
Fifty years ago the town recalls Mrs. Lucinda Ludlow of Calvin Ludlow passing away in Janesville. Orangeville day is set for Friday September 8 at the County Fair. A program at Monroe Theater features Oh Oh Oh Henry. Mrs. Ulrich Schoar journeys to Freeport for camp meeting. R B Gifford felled a basswood tree yielding a large honey harvest.
An 1906 notice notes Charles Moehns cider mill in operation and invites locals to bring apples before ripening. Monroe Fire Department saves a building owned by Mr and Mrs Nondi Burgy. A 70 year old bride wed a 19 year old groom in St Joseph Michigan. Mrs Sophia Alder travels to New Glarus for a gathering and visit with friends.
A letter praising Wisconsin State Senator Gordon Roseleip highlights his World War II service, anti Communist stance, and advocacy for education and public welfare. The notice urges voters to nominate him on September 13 on the Republican ticket. Also reported is the death of Leonard Danecki, 46, electrocuted during dairy remodeling in Walworth County.
The author argues for Sen. Gordon Roseleip as the leading Republican nominee for the State Senate in Southwestern Wisconsin. A resume is promised to back the claim, highlighting his dedicated and honest representation and his vigorous, action packed handling of district interests.
Mrs George W Ferguson 64 of Route 1 Beloit died Tuesday afternoon in Beloit Hospital. Funeral at 1 30 in Rosman Uehling Kinzer Central Chapel Beloit with burial in Eastlawn Cemetery. She was born May 22 1904 in England and lived in Ontario Illinois and Wisconsin. Survived by husband three sons Keith Gregory David Cynthia a stepson John and four grandchildren. Her parents and a son Bruce preceded her.
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