Mrs Strahm Stricken at 89 Services To Be Held Tomorrow
Ida Strahm 89 died at Monroe Manor Nursing Home from old age complications. She was born 1876 in a Washington Township cheese factory, married John Strahm in 1896, and lived in Monroe since childhood. A St John’s Church Arts Aid member and former Monroe Woman’s Club president, she leaves four nieces and two nephews.
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Ida Strahm
Monroe Manor
Strahm
17Th Ave
Washington Township
Jacob Reger
Louisa Wittner
Monroe
Milwaukee
Regez
Ida Regez
John Strahm
P. A. Schuh
St. John’s
NUMBER PLEASE FOR SANTA CLAUS ZIP CODE
A playful verse by Clair R. Munns highlights children puzzled by Santa’s elusive zip code. The poem frames their desire to write to Santa but questions how to mail without a known ZIP. A light hearted commentary on communication and gift sending.
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Santa Claus
Plan to Save Green County Teachers College At Open House
President A R Schilling urged 150 attendees at Green County Teachers College to evaluate the program and write lawmakers Sen Gordon Roseleip and Assemblyman G Fred Galli with recommendations. He pledged openness next year and discussed teacher supply, past reforms, and 1972 four year certification. Visitors toured classrooms and met faculty, including Mayor Walter Ekum.
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A. R. Schilling
Green County Teachers College
Gordon W. Roseleip
G. Fred Gali
Schilling
Walter Ekum
U. S. Office of Education
U. S
Iowa
Wisconsin
South Dako
Nebraska
Green Country Teachers College
Brodhead
Charles H. Dietz
Clas
of Freeport Community College
Senator Roseleip
Assemblymar. Galli
Supreme Court Won’t Review Baseball Case
The Supreme Court refused to review baseball immunity from antitrust law. Wisconsin ruling stands that federal immunity bars enforcing state antitrust law against baseball, leaving Wisconsin unable to act. A Madison mother rescued her four year old from a basement fire amid flames and smoke.
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Supreme Court
Washington
Wisconsin Supreme Court
Wisconsin
MavinuNum
Madison
Duane Sydow
Danny
Proxmire Speaks at Monroe 4 H Banquet Celebration
Senator William Proxmire praised the family farm as the heart of American farming at the Adult Leaders annual banquet in Monroe Junior High School. Honorees with 30 years of service were Mrs. John Morgenthaler and Mrs. Harvey Elmer, with R. Boyd Atkinson recognized for 20 years. other leaders received pins. Proxmire noted farmers work long hours and highlighted efficiency gains amid farm challenges.
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William Broxmire
John Morganthaler
Albany
Harvey Elmer
Silverview
The
Commercial and Savings Bank
Monroe Junior High School
Sen. Proxmire
Times
Ollie Fine
Evening Times
American Farm Advances
William Proxmire
John Morgenthaler
Albany Club
R. Boyd Atkinson
Oak Corners
Howard Keehn
Tijuana
Myron
Myron Jeglum
James Walsh
Two Hurt In Area Mishap Across Weekend Accidents Noted
Two people were treated for cuts after a two vehicle collision about 2 Saturday afternoon on a township road east of Browntown. Vera Smith suffered a cut lip and John J. Marean a cut under his right eye when their cars collided. Both drivers were taken to the Medical Center for treatment. A separate one vehicle mishap near Monroe caused hood and bumper damage to M. L. Graham’s truck four miles northwest of Monroe. Police reported minor damage to Richard Wagener and none to Fred Probst in a separate 11th Street collision. Judith McElhaney skidded on ice north of Highway 69 South but was uninjured. damage noted to the grill, fender and hood.
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Browntown
Sheriff's Deputies
Vera Smith
John J. Marean
M. L. Graham
Monroe
Hiawatha School
Richard V. Wagener
Fred F. Probst
11Th St
18Th Ave
Wagener
Judith D. McElhaney
Highway 69
And Some Injuns Top Election and County Streams
Editor notes this continuing Green County History for Children recounts a boy's explorations with Uncle Daniel on a frontier settlement. He learns chores, road planning talks, and practical skills including loading a gun while noting Native peoples as past threats. The piece blends personal discovery with early settler life on Richland Creek near Monroe.
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Lucy
Wisconsin Swiss and Limburger group renames officers and directors
The Wisconsin Swiss and Limburger Cheese Producers Association held its 28th annual meeting in Turner Hall. Re-elected officers are James Ula president Wilbert Strahm vice president and G Fred Galli secretary-treasurer. Reorganized directors include Ula Strahm Dale Merriam and Herman Pluss with holdovers Ray T Silver William Lauper Willis Wittner and Victor Hendrickson George Hillery. Dr Charles DeNure spoke on agriculture and industry challenges. three Queens attended including Pat McKeon Harriet Keuner and Bonnie Zumkehr. U.S. Senator William Proxmire and Rep Robert Kastenmeier appeared.
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Wisconsin Swiss and Limburger Cheese Producers Association
Turner Hall
James Ula
Blanchardville
Wilbert Strahm
Monticello
Veers
G. Fred Galli
Monroe
Ula
Strahm
Dale Merriam
Darlington
Herman Pluss
Albany
Ray T. Silver
William ‘Lauper
Hollandale
Willis Wittner
Belleville
Victor Hendrickson
George Hillery
Charles DeNure
College of Agriculture
Platteville State University
South Wayne
State Farm Bureau
Pat McKeon
Green County Dairy Queen
Harriet Keener
Green County Farm Bureau
Bonnie Zumkehr
Browntown
U.S
William Proxmire
Monroe Country Club
Robert Kastenmeier
Association
Galli
United States
David Oatman
Wisconsin
National Guard Says Farewell To Cant Coplien at Monroe Armory Party
National Guard Company B held a Christmas party and dance at Monroe Armory drawing 75 guardsmen, wives, and guests. Captain Dwight Coplien received a two burner camping stove as a farewell gift, with Lt. William Riese announcing Coplien will move to a commander role pending official orders. Maj. Glenn Kubly praised, and Heine Hillis trio provided music.
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Monroe Armory
Harold Gissing
Dwight C. Coplien
Coplien
Riese
Capt
Heine Hillis
Roy Vetterli
Betty Vetterli
Hillis
Supreme Court Rules Legislature Picks Georgia Governor Choice
The Supreme Court ruled that the Georgia Legislature holds the power to choose the state's next governor. The decision centers on selecting between Republican Howard H. Callaway and Democrat Lester G. Maddox as the gubernatorial contenders.
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Washington
Supreme Court
Georgia
Howard H. Callaway
Lester G. Maddox
Advance Firm Plans To Boost Employees by 65
James DeBlack, plant supervisor for the Advance Transformer Co. in Monroe, announced the firm will hire 65 more workers who will train in January in the new building. The assembly line will move to the west side plant in January, with major completion later. Current work continues in temporary quarters, while a new cafeteria is planned for January. Employees hired in January will work 7 am to 3 30 pm.
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James DeBlack
Advance Transformer Co
Monroe
de Black
Advance
Frito- Lay Co
D. A. Crandall
DeBlack
Mrs Phelps 83 Albany Bank Leader Dies at 6:47 PM
Mrs G Roy Phelps of Albany wife of the Bank of Albany president and a Mayflower descendant died at St. Clare Hospital at 6 47 PM Saturday December 10 after several days illness Born Christina Burnham in Brodhead April 23 1883 she married August 22 1927 in Woodstock TH She was active in DAR Mayflower Society Eastern Star and the American Legion Auxiliary Funeral services set for 2 PM tomorrow at Sharer Funeral Home Albany with Rev Burton Artz officiating Burial will follow at Hillcrest Cemetery Friends may call tonight at the funeral home.
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Bank of Albany
Pilgrim Fathers
G. Roy Phelps
Albany
St. Clare Hospital
Christina Burnham
Brodhead
Borace E
Ellen C. Crosby Burham
Hartford
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Pleasant Valley
Wheel Swiss
Roy Rothenbuehler
Hay Hollow
American
Roger Schumacher
Johnson Factory
Richard Kundert
Muenster
Dave Seeholzer
Silver Lewis
Green Couny
John Norton
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Jonathan
Uncle Dani
Richland Creek
Cheese Group
Federal and Drug
National Guard
Cant. Coplien
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