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Newspaper
Monroe Evening Times
Location
Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Aug 31, 1968
Page
4
The page shows a dense slate of TV programs for tonight and tomorrow, listing shows such as Rawhide, The Virginian, Petticoat Junction, Hogan's Heroes, Mannix, Lucy Gallant, Sea Wife, and Moon Is Down among many others. It includes sports, movies, talk shows, and cartoons with cast names and times.
Kenneth E. Schuman moves from Madison to Thorr Finance's Stoughton branch as Gerald L. Engebretson, ex Monroe assistant manager, fills the Madison post. Engebretson’s background includes Beloit Thorpe, prior work at Buri Electric, and Air Force service. Schuman studied economics at the University of Wisconsin. Local residents and weekend viewer listings follow in the notice-filled clippings.
Ten year retrospective notes show Green County Teachers College enrollments reach a record high with 57 students registered at Green County Teachers College. Local business changes include Eugene Elmer's Clover Farm store purchase in Wiota and a large Monroe Power and Light stockholder meeting turnout. National notes mention U.S. officials bracing for a possible Red China invasion near Labor Day. Additional items cover fires, new pastors, drafts, hospital work, and social events with local families and community leaders referenced.
On this date in 1914 German forces defeated the Russians at Tannenberg in Poland. Other noted events include 1290 Jews exiled from England, 1880 birth of Queen Wilhelmina, 1935 Roosevelt neutrality act, 1940 British air raid on Berlin, 1954 Hurricane Carol deaths and damage, 1964 California surpassing New York in population, and past policy milestones in space, taxes, and steel pricing.
The August 20 1968 Common Council session records roll call with eight Aldermen present. Items include suspending reading of prior minutes, committee referrals for travel permission, a VFW Poppy Sale permit, a Parking Ramp injury report, operator licenses, electrical licenses, and several claims totaling 4 094 19.
The Dearth Valley Farm herd near Monroe showed strong demand at a 115 head sale. The average bull price stood at 1172 while cows averaged 660. top bull sold for 2700 to Arrow B Ranch Florida. Buyers from multiple states collected cattle for seed stock and long hauls, with several arranging home transport or carrier service.
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