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Newspaper
Monroe Evening Times
Location
Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jan 16, 1968
Page
2
The notice lists subscription rates for Wisconsin and Illinois readers with annual prices from 12 to 14 dollars and in advance payment requirements. It also states office hours from 8 30 a.m. to 5 p.m and a noon closing, along with contact details.
The Monroe Taxpayers League seeks new members and aims to curb government spending without attacking individuals. City officials and the mayor plan to seek re election while defending ongoing Urban Renewal programs. The league clarifies it never threatened to unseat officials and emphasizes positive civic engagement.
TV guide style listing covering tonight and tomorrow with programs across genres. Includes Daktari I Dream of Jeannie Garrison's Gorillas Jack and the Beanstalk Emmy winning musical featuring Gene Kelly and Bobby Rihan Red Skelton It Takes a Thief State of the Union NET telecast of Johnsons address Truth about Spring and spring movie lineup with Kiss of Death Drangen wyck Joey Bishop Lost in Space Virginian Avengers Thunderbirds Innovative program notes and guest lineups.
A letter column features a teen mother to be and her 19-year-old partner facing marriage and adoption options. The mother argues adoption may aid the child, while Abby cautions against risky choices and emphasizes stable family support. A second note complains about guests not receiving wedding cake, and a reply deflects age questions with humor.
August Burgi, President of the Monroe Taxpayers League, says being informed and involved is essential for taxpayers to oversee government economy. Apathy fades when controversy erupts but obscures the real issue.
S A Sylvester 75 longtime president and chairman of the State Bank of Mt Horeb dies after a long illness in a Madison hospital. Funeral set for 1:30 p.m. Wednesday at Mt Horeb Methodist Church with calling at Gesme Ellestad funeral home. He was born in Ettrick married in 1918 to Marjorie Wadleigh a UW graduate 1927. He earlier served as West Salem Bank cashier for 14 years is a WWI veteran and Masonic member. He is survived by his widow a daughter Germain Davison of La Crosse two brothers Pearl of Madison and Albert of La Crosse and seven grandchildren.
Alvin A Olson 81 died Saturday after a long illness. Funeral services were held Tuesday at Brooklyn Lutheran Church in Oregon where he was a member. He was a retired farmer born in Stoughton and married Velma Nelson in 1911. Survived by a daughter, two brothers, three sisters, five grandchildren and eight great grandchildren.
Herbert W. Meyers of Monroe criticizes the citys snow removal policy and street cleaning in a letter referencing a 1968 paper and Municipal Code section 10.03 21. He suggests rotating cars to curb sides after heavy snowfall to improve plowing cooperation and asks aldermen to reconsider the wording.
Miss 1968 thanks participating merchants for many lovely gifts. God bless you all. Mr. and Mrs. Leo Sarbacker Jr. and Brenda Sue join in gratitude.
A long time Monroe resident criticizes local street sanding as severely muddy and ineffective. The complainant cites crushed rock mixed with clay dirt as the current unsatisfactory condition affecting the road surfaces.
A public roller skating party will be held at the Blue Star Roller Rink on Thursday evening January 18. Sponsored by the Argus H Club, proceeds go to needed improvements at Kubly's Park near Monroe. Skaters of all ages are invited.
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