Holding Action Slated for Vote by Dairy Farmers
National Farmers Organization president Oren Lee Staley says delegates at the Milwaukee convention will vote on a holding action by dairy farmers to pressure price increases. About 10 000 delegates from 25 states are expected as dais stores stockpile products to support a higher farm price.
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National Farmers Organization
Oren Lee Staley
Milwaukee
Green County Nfc
Ambrose Wenger
Postville
Olav Berg
Dwight Bump
Mel Denny
LaMont Zimmerman
Ben Riemer
Vic Svendson
Jacob Wettach
Leon Baumgartner
Herman Arn
Tom Saunders
Ralph Zettle
William Hartwig
Delbert Indergand
Gottfried Wenger
Robert Stuessy
Leland Hartwig
Werner W. Gerber
Thomas Theiler
Harold Green
Harold Bratrud
Staley
NFO
Monroe High Christmas concert features Tijuana Bedbugs
The Monroe Junior High Christmas program presents six Bedbugs named The Tijuana Bedbugs as a specialty act amid a varied lineup. Handel Messiah, carols, and selections like When You Wish Upon a Star and Silent Night highlight the 8 p.m. show in the Junior High auditorium with band members and ushers listed among the volunteers.
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Monroe
Herb Alpert
Allan Barnard
Vance Nelson
Walt Disney
Matt Dillon
Ann Henning
David Fulton
Carol Nyman
Mary Schild
Shari Schilt
Mary Sulzer
Richard Nondahl
Mark Skattum
Tim Neuberger
Gary Sutter
Five Take Test For Police Chief
Monroe Fire and Police Commission head Rodney Kittelson says five applicants sat an exam for the Police Chief post. Results from the State Bureau of Personnel are due late this week or early next, after which a commission meeting will review findings and consider those who passed. Scores will be one factor in selecting the new chief.
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Rodney Kittelson
Fire and Police Commission
Monroe
State Bureau of Personnel
Bureau
Kittelsen
Oldest European Elephant Mandjula Dies in Zurich Zoo
Mandjula, reputedly Europe’s oldest elephant, was found dead inside her enclosure at the Zurich Zoo. Authorities note no immediate cause, with caretakers reporting the animal showed no prior alarming signs. The zoo plans a memorial and veterinary review.
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Mandjula
Zurich
Switzerland
Europe
ZuriCh Zootony
Brodhead Council OKs 1967 tax rate rise
The Brodhead city council approved a tax rate of 54.84 per thousand for 1967, with state credit reducing to 50.19. 1966 rate was 47.07, due to county and school tax hikes. County rate rises from 10.255 to 13.27 and school tax climbs 30 cents to 2.515 per thousand. Council also secured 8,000 in matching funds for street improvements and granted Christmas bonuses of 25 to city employees.
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Brodhead
Donald Pinnow
Melvin Pryce
Lever Gaarder
Gerhard Schwaibold
Ruth Brown
Steinman Elected Noble Grand of Odd Fellows Lodge
John Steinman of Monroe was elected Noble Grand at the lodge meeting and annual officer election in IOOF Hall. He succeeds Ralph Baltzer. Donald Jacobson was chosen vice grand, Harold Pickett secretary, Harvey Rech treasurer, with Walter Drews re-elected trustee for three years. Installation set for January. Chester Tobin led the oyster supper.
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John Steinman
Monroe
Odd Fellows Lodge
Ioof Hall
Ralph Baltzer
Donald Jacobson
Harold Pickett
Harvey Rech
Walter Drews
Chester Tobin
Willing and Eager to Serve Monroe Salutes Farmers
The Monroe business and professional community honors farmers and stockmen with a bumper Salute of Values this week. Local merchants promise top market value for produce fowl and livestock and offer free professional agricultural guidance and farm supply assistance. Citizens are urged to visit Monroe for farm and family needs during this promotional period.
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Monroe
Public Works Board weighs flowers and meters for square
The Public Works Board debated beautifying the spring square area with flowers and a $4,500 parking lot project near the square. They deadlocked on whether to install meters now and plan bids after further discussion, while noting funds come from the parking utility and an eyesore area needs updating.
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Spring Square
Walter Ekum
Harold Snively
Board of Public Works
Jerry Coplien
City Hall
Snively
Parking Commission
Harvey Elmer
Commission
Fred Simpson
Simpson
Ekum
Unsure Saleman Linked to Ongoing Bargain
To make a sale was his chief desire. The salesman's claims were far from clear. I would not call the man a liar. But he will do, 'til one gets here.
Kenneth Allen to Receive National Award for Guidance
Monroe High School agriculture teacher Kenneth C. Allen, in his 17th year, will receive a $500 cash award at the National Vocational Agricultural Teachers Association convention in Denver for guiding Star Dairy Farmer James Salesman. The award, funded by Charles Pfizer Company, honors outstanding vocational instructors and supports the FFA program. Allen left for Denver on Sunday and will fly home after the awards breakfast.
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Monroe High School
Green County
Denver
Colo
Kenneth C. Allen
James Salesman
Star Dairy Farmer of America
Allen
National Vocational Agricultural Teachers’ Association
Charles Pfizer Company
James Wall
MVATA
Wall
Star Dairy Farmer
Charles Pfizer and Company, Inc
FFA
Frank Buehler’s 80th Birthday Surges Through Surgery
Frank Buehler of Monroe Plumb ing and Heating spent his 80th birthday in St. Clare Hospital after surgery to mend a wrist fracture from a May accident. His daughters brought cake to the room, but the hospital staff had already given him a small cake, and he cheerfully ate both cakes despite the operation.
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Frank Buehler
Monroe
St. Clare Hospital
Buehler
Monroe Plumbing and Heating
Carl H. Maurer
Herbert D. Goecks
Frank
Mitchell Ruge Will Speak At Monroe Kiwanis Meeting
Monroe High School Coach Lee Mitchell and Gary Ruge will speak at the Kiwanis regular meeting in Monroe. They will discuss high school sports after the noon luncheon. An executive board meeting is set for 7 p.m. Wednesday at Maple Grove Inn.
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Monroe High School
Lee Mitchell
Gary Ruge
Kiwanis Club
Monroe
Mitchell
Ruge
Maple Grove Inn
Paul ‘‘Dyke
Baltzer
Richard Bahr
William Bauman
Robert O. Bragg
Burt Bacon
Joe Huber
Paul Baltzer
Demand Is Fair Madison Wisconsin Cheddar Market
Market tone reports steady demand in Madison with adequate supplies. Cheddars around 46 to 48 cents, 40 pound blocks 46 to 48, single daisies 48 to 4834, longhorns 421 to 49, midgets 50 to 52.
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Madison
Wisconsin
First Winner Named In Local Voice of Democracy Contest
Janet Johnson, senior at Monroe High School, is selected as the local winner of the 20th annual Voice of Democracy contest co sponsored by the VFW and Ladies Auxiliary. Second place goes to Larry Andrews and third to Suzanne Olsen. Judging panel included Mrs Mitchell, Mrs Schneider, and Rev Plymire.
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Janet Johnson
Lester M. Johnson
Lake Drive
Monroe High School
Voice of Democracy
Veterans of Foreign Wars
VFW
National and State Association of Broadcasters
Edward J. Doyle
Adolph Vogel
Fred Simpson
Larry Andrews
Marge Andrews
14Th Ave
Suzanne Olsen
Howard Olsen
6Th St
Willis E
Inez) Mitchell
East School
Walter E
Anna I) Schneider
James C. Plymire
Grace Lutheran Church
End of Prohibition Sparks Midnight Beer Rush at Blum er Co
Around the Block recalls the 1933 repeal of the 18th Amendment ending 14 years of Prohibition. Hours before midnight, crowds gathered at Blum er Brewing Co to buy cases of beer for celebrations as raids waned. It notes sheriff quotes and social shift from backroom drinking to public venues. Also mentions Fred Bissig of Glarus Switzerland visiting Monticello with relatives, and a Wisconsin Power and Light publication from November 1966 featuring local interest photos.
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Blumer Brewing Co
Huber’s
Sheriff's Department
Sher
Wisconsin Power and Light Company
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Steve Rosa
Yule
Edmund R. Anderson
Walter Babula
Pricipal
Lee Olsen
Jon Moritz
Ronald Eckstam
Barbara Wegmueller
Janet Buehler
Mike Hughes
Allan F. Barnard
Brodhead Council
Public Works Board
John Erb
Milford Rundle
Clair R. Munns
Kenneth Allen
Ollie Fink
Evening Times
Mitchell, Ruge
Helen
Myron West
Fred Bissig
Glarus
Matt Bissig
Monticello
Fred
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