Monroe Evening Times History and Publication Details
The Monroe Evening Times notes its entries as a second class matter under Congress on March 2, 1879 and details founding in October 1898. EMERY A. ODELL is listed with a lifespan 1871-1953 and a rate card shows subscriptions outside Wisconsin at 14 dollars per year with advance payment required. Office hours are 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. and telephone contact is 325-5101.
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Winnebago
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Editor's Notebook notes on charity, fashion, and old columns
The piece blends praise for the Woman's Club Christmas Stocking effort with a tongue in cheek look at mini skirts and FHA memos. It cites a reader letter praising Christmas help and discusses columnist Glancing Backwards delayed by archives and staff changes.
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Woman’s Club
Don’t Be Surprised By Black Antelope in Wyoming
Cheyenne Wyoming January field notes report state game warden How ard Robinson warns wildlife observers not to be surprised by coal black antelope in Wyoming foothills. He explains several naturally brown and white animals were dyed to study migration winter feeding habits and data collection.
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Cheyenne
Wyo
Howard Robinson
Wyoming
Tattletaling and Truth in AbbyAdvice
A reader argues tattling helps curb wrongdoing while Abby cautions against social ostracism among youths. Other letters discuss a Santa Claus myth and a neighbor’s critique of a child’s honesty, with Abby advising on sensitivity and truth.
Poster Child Graduates High School After Doubts
Jeffrey Reil, the first March of Dimes birth defects poster child, graduates from high school in a home instruction program. Paralyzed in both legs by a spinal defect, he credits doctors, teachers, and family for his persistence and plans to attend college and law school. Also notes a sidebar on North America’s elephant seal and its distinctive noses.
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New York
Jeffrey Reil
Jeffrey
Board of Education
St. Giles Hospital
Brooklyn
Harry J. Savino
Annadale
Staten Island
North America
California Coast
Carol Burnett Hosts Memorable Monday Night Show Parody
The Carol Burnett production on Monday nights drew laughs with her Mrs. Jolly Green Giant bit. In a Person to Person style interview she joked about neighbor complaints caused by the giant’s presence and color.
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Carol Burnett
Mrs. Jolly Green Giant
Carol
Questioning Bus Stop Rules for Green County Trucks
A mother asks if Wisconsin law requiring drivers to stop for school buses with flashing lights applies to all vehicles or if Green County Highway Department trucks are exempt. She witnessed a truck on the opposite side fail to stop as a bus flashed and children waited. She seeks uniform protection for all drivers and students.
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Wisconsin
Green County Highway Department
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