Stocking Fund appeals for sled and clothing for children
Monroe Christmas Stocking committee seeks a large sled for a 14 year old and Clothes Closet asks for many children’s garments for local families. Donations of homemade foods are urged for dec 22, with weekly Wednesday clothing hours 1 to 3 pm and pickup available via co chairs Mrs Huber and Mrs Perry.
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Monroe
David Bennett
Allie Holtshopple
Bennett
Norman Huber
Babie
Baker’s
Huber
Dean Perry
Wisconsin Cheddar Markets Steady Amid Fair Demand
Madison Wisconsin cheddar cheese market held steady with mostly fair demand and adequate supplies. US and Wisconsin production in the week ending Dec 1 rose five percent to about 21 million pounds, up 28 percent from last year. Wisconsin Swiss prices unchanged amid fair demand and ample top-grade supplies, while lower grade stocks were limited.
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Madison
Wisconsin
Agricultural Marketing Service
Nation
Coplien Promotes Riese to Guard Company Commander
Capt. Coplien promotes First Lt. William L. Riese to lead Guard Company B as the unit holds its Christmas party at Monroe Armory. Coplien will depart as commander this week with plans to aid the battalion, and Riese is slated to assume command next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dwight C. Coplien
S-3
William L. Riese
National Guard
Coplien
Monroe Armory
Armory
Heine Hillis
Roy Vetterli
Betty Vetterli
Hillis
Capt. Coplien
It. Riese
Wisconsin Military Academy
Fog Rules for Night Driving Amid Dense December Fog
Wisconsin sheriff warns drivers to keep lights on under adverse weather from half an hour after sunset to half an hour before sunrise or any time visibility is poor. Patrols show most cars use headlights, but a single violation can cause a fatal accident as Green County endures hazy December conditions.
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W. E
Doc) Deininger
Wisconsin
Manuel
Motor Vehicle Department
Green County
Students offer babysitting to fund Montreal trip
French IV students at Monroe High School begin babysitting at Grace Lutheran Church from 12:30 to 5:30 p.m. to raise money for a Montreal trip. Rates are 25 cents an hour for the first child and ten cents per hour for additional children, with a special afternoon rate of one dollar for the first child and fifty cents for each additional child.
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Monroe High School
Montreal
Grace Lutheran Church
Marion Laube Elected High Priest of Palestine Chapter No 21
Marion Laube was elected High Priest of the Royal Arch Masons Palestine Chapter No 21 at the Masonic Hall meeting. Ben Maddrell was chosen king, Sam Rubi scribe, Olin Flisram treasurer, O. R. Evans secretary, and Maddrell to a further three-year trustee term. install plans deferred to January 12 1967. Lee Zimmerman, current High Priest, attended despite illness. lunch provided by local members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion Laube
Royal Arch Masons
Palestine
Masonic Hall
Ben Maddrell
Sam Rubi
Olin Flisram
O. R. Evans
Lee Zimmerman
Evansville
Walter Ludwig
Farmers Return NFO Convention Sees Enthusiasm
Local NFO members return from a two day convention with strong resolve and shared concerns. Dwight Bump notes high turnout and activity while Rose West of Denver urges housewives to aid lower food prices. Senators address farmers and data on farm income and food costs highlight the session. Delegates from Monticello Albany Monroe Juda New Glarus and surrounding areas attend.
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Dwight Bump
NFO
Bump
Rose West
Denver Cole
Gaylord Nelson
Mmes
Robert Stuessy
Orville Newcomer
Leon Baumgartner
Burnette Kubly
Ben Riemer
Brodhead
Paul Gruenberg
Victor May
Monroe
Victor Svendsen
Monticello
Albany
Lamont Zimmerman
Juda
Ambrose Wenger
Abert Nyhus
New Glarus
Mel Donny
Merlyn Rose
Fred Feldt
Monticello Sets 1966 Tax Rate and Levy Totals
The Village Board set the 1966 net tax rate at 28.24 per 1000 with a total levy of 31.00 before credits. State credit 9,224.11 and local 5.85 lower the net rate to 22 cents above the 1965 level. School tax leads with 17.47, County 9.46, State 1.00, while local decreases to 5.85. Total assessed valuation rises to 3,401,343. levy increases by 1,354.46 from 104,059.85 in 1965.
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Monticello
Wisconsin system to set up architecture programs
Representatives from the University of Wisconsin Milwaukee Platteville and Stevens Point agreed on Thursday to allow the three schools to establish architecture programs under a compromise proposal.
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Madison
University of Wisconsin- Milwaukee
Platteville
Stevens Point
Turner Hall Club Chooses Officers
The Turner Hall Club annual meeting held last night elected officers and presented the financial report for the first 11 months. LeRoy Woethrich was re elected president Fred Krebs vice president Julius Hofer financial secretary John Ruef treasurer Alfred Meier re elected director for three years John Marty Browntown elected director for two years Gottlieb Brandli elected director for one year Auditors appointed for the coming year are Clarence Gissing Karl Niederman
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Turner Hall Club
LeRoy Woethrich
Fred Krebs
Julius Hofer
John Ruef
Alfred Meier
John Marty
Browntown
Gottlieb Brandli
Clarence Gissing
Karl Niederman
Funds Raised for Green County Association for Retarded Children
Over 1300 dollars was collected for the Green County Association for Retarded Children at the December meeting in Monroe. Donations came from Luck of Browntown volunteers and various clubs. The group approved Christmas gifts for special rooms and centers, funded a Monroe 4 H Club budget, and planned future activities including bowling and swimming under a projector program.
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Green County Association For
Frank Salzwedel
Monroe
New Glarus
Green County
Jane Wells
Victor Wells
Janet Williams
Ack Williams
Browntown
Southwest Wisconsin Tavern League
Smiley
G.C.A.R.C
Southern Colony
Central Colony
Berneice Kingdon
Monroe Tigers
Melvin Nickel
Juda Eub Church
Otto Olsen
Juda
Special Postal Hours Scheduled Tomorrow
Tomorrow is the suggested deadline for air mail letters overseas to arrive in time for Christmas. The Monroe post office will observe 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. with all weekday services, including stamps, parcel post, money orders, registry, COD, general delivery, and meter settings.
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R. J. Myers
Monroe
Leader of GOP dies abroad in Acapulco drowning
Merlin J. Meythaler 46 prominent Monroe businessman and Green County GOP chairman drowned while swimming at Playa Hermosa Acapulco Mexico. He and his wife and daughter were vacationing. undercurrent blamed. Meythaler born 1920 Monroe. partner in accounting firms. owned radio stations. UW honor student. active GOP leader and delegate. Funeral plans pending arrival of family.
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Monroe
Green County Republicans
Merlin J. Meythaler
Lincoln ,Rd
Acapulco
Mexico
Meythaler
Dorothy
J. W. Robilette
Associated Press
Playa Hermosa
Pacific
Acapulco Bay
Madeline
University of Wisconsin
Neb
Pontiac
Winona
Beta Gamma Sigma National Honorary Fraternity of Commerce
Phi Beta Phi
Daily Doggerel by Clair R. Munns
After work you roam homeward and find the day not lost if you bring bacon and applesauce. A light verse notes simple joys and small rewards awaiting at home.
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Clair R. Munns
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al Morgan
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Jackson Park
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Hardiman
Las Vegas
Nev
Percy Hardiman
Hartland
Wis
American Farm Bureau Federation
Marion Laube New
Ars
Ralph Zettle
Francis Donny
Paul Stefanik
Olaf Berg
St. Victor's School
Walter Donovan Jr
Debbie Marti
Katherine Barry
Benita Benkert
Nan Olsen
Anne Kirsch
Marlene Schwartz
M. J. Meythaler
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