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Newspaper
Monroe Evening Times
Location
Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jul 01, 1959
Page
2
The editorial condemns Congress for excessive spending and rising deficits that threaten the dollar's value. It cites a 1959 federal deficit of over 12 billion with three quarters from overspending, urges reduced future expenditure, and warns that debt will burden future generations unless spending is curbed.
A Madison dinner gathers about 90 people to honor Merrill Richardson retiring after 23 years solving Wisconsin dairy marketing problems. The event shows strong State Department of Agriculture ties, with most attendees his colleagues and spouses, while dairy industry turnout is described as skimpy. The piece questions sponsorship and broad appreciation from the industry.
Ten years ago forecasters warned of substantial relief from a brutal July heat wave as temperatures neared 95. The state forecast offered little relief and implied continued heat. The passage also notes wartime burial for Milo H. Wallace and a Wisconsin state fair queen winner in later lines.
In July 1919 Walter E Elmer dies from motorcycle crash injuries near Monroe as a buggy collides with a rider. The Buehler and Barmore firm dissolves. Monroe may become dry with liquor licenses repealed. Postage rates shift back to two cents for letters and cards. The Mulberger beer bill awaits the governor’s signature. In 1999 Dr Edward McGrath graduates Rush Medical College and interns at Polyclinic in Chicago. A Green County training school site is discussed in Brodhead and consolidation of the Hub with Stoughton’s Courier is announced. Wisconsin National Guard heat strain noted. Shoe prices may rise if hides taxed.
The local VFW post voted to sponsor a stand at the Green County Fair for a 10th year and tentatively plan a fall Bicycle Jam boree. Date to be announced. Hugo Voegels led the meeting at Turner Hall as John Wagner received his VFW cap.
A terse note from Otter Tail indicates about a thousand Minnesota Jakes reside in the county area, reflecting a notable local population cluster and potential community interest.
The June dairy month recipe list drew enthusiastic response from county homemakers. Mrs. Sam Waelti of Monroe collected most items for The Monroe Evening Times and a later publication will feature a cheese spread list.
Nineteen couples applied for marriage licenses in June at the county clerk's office. Ten parents’ consents were signed. In June 1958 there were 32 license applications and 18 consents.
Cheryl Lynn Burrow age 3 died in Mercy hospital Janesville during emergency surgery after illness on Monday. She was the daughter of Lorien and Helen Schulze Burrow and left a sister Patricia and three brothers Roger Robert twins and Dale. Grandparents were Mrs Ethel Burrow Hanover Mrs Viola Schulze South Beloit and Robert Schulze Route 1 Evansville. Services were held at 2 p.m. today in the Silverthorn-New- chapel.
A U S Navy twin jet attack plane with two or three crew failed to return to the carrier Ranger Tuesday night. It is believed to have gone down in the sea south of Honshu, Japan, with no definite word on casualties. Burial services will be held for a local funeral home body at Plymouth Cemetery in Plymouth Township.
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