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Newspaper
Monroe Evening Times
Location
Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jan 27, 1968
Page
2
The fragment lists Monroe Evening Times details including a 1879 post office entry, a 1898 foundation date, EMERYey ODELL as a staff member, and AP affiliations. It notes circulation policies, postal rates, and office hours with partial contact data.
In a Belleville Recorder Page One chat Fr. Raymond Dunn of St Mary of Lourdes Belleville and St James Dayton writes heartfelt thanks to Belleville Dayton New Glarus and area for three and a half happy years. He departs for St Jude Beloit but refuses to say goodbye promising to visit and asking prayers as he plans to return. He praises local officials clergy and residents for warmth kindness and cooperation sharing that his leaving will be felt yet he will haunt friends if they misbehave.
Leland Kamme rude of Wiota Mills hosted 125 patrons in West Wiota Lutheran Church basement for Master Mix Feeds and Produce. Women of the West Wiota ALC prepared and served dinner. A Master Mix representative spoke and livestock feeding slides were shown.
Palestine Chapter No. 21, R.A.M. held a regular meeting at the Masonic Hall with Sam A. Rubi as presiding officer. Three degrees were conferred: Mark Master, Past Master, and Most Excellent Master. Lunch was served by Orville Evans, Nate Preston, and Marion Laube.
Warren Illinois reports Lions Club meeting outlines Futures Market with hedging discussed by Howard Stotler of Stotler and Co. $500 from corn project and 1,700 bushels sold aid Meridan Park bleachers. Club funds support Christmas events and Scouts, with ground rented near Warren and donations from local businessmen. Rescue calls and Green County group details follow.
Gerald Disch announces the appointment of Ted Dolphin of Mineral Point to head DeLaval milking equipment sales and service for Disch Hdwe Inc in New Glarus. Effective Feb 15, Dolphin, formerly with a Madison dairy, has DeLaval sales and installation experience in Mineral Point. Disch plans to add TV and major appliance sales at the Mineral Point branch in the Kline Building.
A Madison letter criticizes dress codes for young girls and calls for restraint on older youths with long hair and short dresses. It cites President Johnson era protests, Groppi, Brown, and Powell, urging nonviolent change while urging clarity in social conduct and youth behavior. Local social notes follow with visits and weekend activities across several Wisconsin towns.
Laura Brandenburg describes the bald eagle as a symbol of grace, freedom, and courage. The piece urges Americans to protect the bird to safeguard the nation, its flag, dollar, and skies for future generations.
The notice lists family visits across Argyle to the Weinschenk and Milestone homes in Shullsburg and Dubuque. It records Sunday dinners at John McDonald and Harlow Gierhart homes with guests from Madison Milwaukee Naperville and Janesville. Birthdays for January 28 to February 3 and new members joining James Ronspier Kathleen Steiner Connie Klopfenstein are noted.
A reader from Harrisburg criticizes the modern COME AND GO shower where guests drop gifts and leave. Abby jokes that such showers are a racket and suggests those attending should “GO and have her head examined.” The column also covers December church finance questions and a $300 gift mishap.
Harold Holmquist former Rockford city engineer is hired by the Brodhead City Council on a three day a week trial basis at five dollars an hour. He will lead a four person city crew including a disposal plant operator. Holmquist has worked in Rockford since 1935 and received the 1965 Samuel A Greeley service award among 16 public works officials.
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