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Newspaper

Monroe Evening Times

Location

Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

Dec 02, 1967

Page

2

Post Office Notice From Monroe Affected By Second Class Mail

The Monroe Evening Times reports at Monroe Wisconsin the post office operates under second class mail status per act of Congress March 2 and a dated October 1 1800. Emery A Odell identified with Associated Press notes subscription terms including Winnebago county and local postal compliance details with an $16 annual rate and advance payment requirements.

Monroe, Wiscon Congress Emery A. Odell Associated Press Wisconsin Bie Easa Winnebago

Editorial: Save Your Eyes and the Parking Streak

The editorial urges downtown workers to curb meter stalls during Christmas by using nearby free lots or walking. It notes legal limits on parking time and warns chalk marks could deter violations. It promotes walking from lots to ease eye strain and keep downtown merchants accessible during December.

Monroe

Engineers prep America's first space satellite anniversary

Ten years ago on December 2 1957 engineers prepared components for the United States first space satellite while the Lennon Sisters secured a three year recording contract and a civilian atomic power plant began its chain reaction prototype.

America Lennon Sisters Civilian

Monticello approves sale of electric utility to Wisconsin Power and Light

On December 2 1947 the State Public Service Commission authorizes Monticello to sell its electric utility to Wisconsin Power and Light Miss Grace Schroeder is elected president of the WRC and Miss Marlyn Richert earns national honors as former Green County home demonstration agent

Monticello State Public Service Commission Wisconsin Power and Light Grace Schroeder WRC Marlyn Richert Greene County

Monroe Tax Rate Settles at $25.50 Per Thousand

Thirty years ago on December 2 1937 Brodhead. Marshall Peterson county judge elect is reelected president of the county YMCA. The Monroe tax rate of $25 per thousand dollars prevails.

Brodhead Marshall Peterson Y.M.C.A Monroe

Gypsies Nabbed in Two-Car Police Stop

A report notes that travelers in two cars were nabbed by local police on December 2 1927. Dr Carl J Schwingel opens a dental office. Butter prices rise to 57 cents a pound and eggs sell for 45 and 47 cents.

Carl J. Schwingel

Neighbors Fight Juda Fire At G B Lahr Store

Fifty years ago on December 2 1917 neighbors aided in extinguishing a blaze at the G B Lahr store in Juda with M J Stues among those helping.

G. B. Lahr Juda M. J. Stues

Dear Abby Advice Columns on Pregnancy and parenting

A collage of Dear Abby letters covers relationship abuse pregnancy limits and parenting. A pregnant wife faces control from her husband while a teen sitter questions parental boundaries and a mother urges gentler guidance at the dinner table. The page closes with Abby’s contact and a personal reply offer.

Abigail van Buren Chicago

Sells 350 Acre Farm Near New Glarus

Sy sells his 350 acre farm southeast of New Glarus. Harry Baldwin of Belleville is commissioned as second lieutenant at Ft. Sheridan. A meeting invites those interested in the welfare of retarded children.

New Glarus Harry Baldwin Belleville Ft. Sheridan

Monroe Protective League Withdraws Appeal Over Saloon Screen

Sixty years ago on December 2 1907 Monroe Protective League abandons its fight over the city saloon screen ordinance withdrawing its request for appeal. Joe Dormann a maker at the Dill factory suffers a broken hip in a fall from a Gratiot station platform.

Monroe Protective League Joe Dormann Dill Gratiot

Association Plans Meeting on Monday for Retarded Children

The Green County Association for Retarded Children will meet Monday December 4 at 8 p.m. in the Special Education Building formerly Green County Teachers College. Mrs. Kenneth Schneider from Evansville will speak about her duties as a nurse's aide at Central Colony Madison. Attendees should bring gifts for Southern Colony Union Grove, avoiding sharp edged items. toiletries for men and women welcomed. gifts are not to

Green County Association For Special Education Green County Teachers College Kenneth Schneider Evansville Central Colony Madison Union Grove

Education Takes Kiwanis Spotlight Mantawi

Kiwanis lunch program featured a talk on distributive education at the Swiss Wheel Restaurant. Speakers included Robert H. Rieder of the Monroe Clinic, Joseph G. Urban WEKZ manager, and high school faculty members Mrs. Marleah Leopold and Clement Stapleton.

Avulue Aiwanis Club Swiss Wheel Robert H. Rieder Joseph G. Urban Marleah Leopold Clement Stapleton Rieder Monroe Urban Wekz Radio

Alpine Camera Club Christmas Party Slated

Rodney Best reports the Alpine Camera Club will hold its annual Christmas party at 7:45 p.m. Wednesday December 13 in the Community room of the First National Bank. Members should bring ten to fifteen slides and a lunch will be served.

Alpine Camera Club Rodney Best First National Bank

Santa and the Pigwidgen A Holiday Quest

Claus seeks a mysterious Pigwidgen key said to curse sleeping children across the land. He travels from village to village gathering gifts and clues, hoping to break the menace and save the children before time runs out. An ancient adviser hints to abandon the search and go home.

Santa Claus Claus Mrs. Claus Pigwidgen

City defends urban renewal figures and budget limits

In a letter signed by Jack Ferran and backed by Monroe Taxpayers League leaders, figures opposing urban renewal are challenged as potentially misleading. The Monroe Evening Times notes city officials approved publication after consultation and clarifies that budget figures show upper limits, not guaranteed expenditures.

Een Impuca Jack Fernan John W. Macinnis Monroe Taxpayers League Monroe

Monroe Taxpayers Plea On Urban Renewal Spending

The Monroe Taxpayers League warns readers about urban renewal funds and federal subsidies. They question who the "unfortunate" are and fear long term costs, debt, and higher taxes for parcels sold and subsidies diverted from Monroe to other cities.

Monroe Washington

Readers' letter questions urban renewal series

A reader voices concern over front page urban renewal questions and answers. The letter notes that many answers raise new questions and references the claim that urban renewal represents the Great Society shaping policy.

Fox in a Fix delighted Monroe audience at PTA play

The Monroe P T A Cultural Arts Committee reports the play Fox in a Fix presented November 25 drew an appreciative crowd. Program leadership included Mrs. Egbert Kamstra and Mrs. Philip Teehan with many chaperones named. Special thanks went to Mark and John Rosa for technical help and to Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Shaffer for ongoing support. The next program, An Adventure in Music, is set for February 11 in cooperation with Monroe music teachers.

Monroe P. T. A. Cultural Arts Committee Egbert Kamstra Philip Teehan Mmes John Usher Calvin Fischer Herbert Baumgartner Howard Schultz Fred Studer Roger Hoesly George Carpenter Nathan Hartwig J. A Monroe Music Teachers

Fall chores and family life in a nostalgic poem collage

A collection of verses reflects on a mother's fatigue from housework and the aging process. It transitions to a Red Cross notice and a long birthday list, then closes with a roll of daily celebrants for December. The piece blends domestic labor with communal notices and personal milestones.

Junior

New Members Bryan Scott Buri

The notice lists Bryan Scott Buri of Route 2 as a new member born December 6 1960. It notes declining childhood infectious diseases in the U.S. with a Britannica statistic: 1900 mortality 243 per 100000 under 15, now about 1 per 100000.

Scott William Stich McConnell Ill David William Elchli Monticello Rodney Ray Arnsmeier Juda Sheri Lynn Bahe Argyle Jane Ritschard JoAnn Kay Schmerse David Alan Rufer 25Th Ave Nancy Marie Kendall Randel Scott Gutzmer 18Th Ave Kyle Wayne Shrader Polo Jane Marie Scherer Michael Leigh Kammerude 9Th St Dennis G. Johnson Teddy Eugene Stuckey Michael John McKenna 12Th St Daniel Thomas Halverson Dakota Phillip Urban Miller Sherman Avenue Janesville James Scott Wellman Larry Allan Erickson Blanchardville Steven Louis Birsch 12Th Ave S. W Oelwein Bryan Scott Buri Bryan Scott Buri, Route 2 United States Encyclopaedia Britannica

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