Monroe Daily Journal Historical Note
The notice outlines a long running Monroe paper founded in 1898 now under same management and absorbed in 1927. It lists memberships with AP Inland Press Association and Audit Bureau and notes exclusive AP use of local news. Subscription rates are given for city carriers and mail in Wisconsin and Stephenson county Illinois.
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Monroe Daily Journal
Associated Press
Monroe
Wisconsin
Stephenson County
Ill
Step N County
Editorial: Beer Stand Rules at County Fairgrounds
The editorial discusses difficulties of enforcing beer stand regulations around county fairgrounds especially with juveniles and deportment rules. It notes varying state laws and the likely outcome of a Friday conference to address past complaints and possible licenses and enforcement approaches.
Park Expansion Proposal For City Recreation Land Purchase
City council weighs nine acre tract beside Recreation Park for future expansion. Thorough review of land use across the railroad is urged, with a definite plan guiding a distant purchase. Officials seek citizen input while economy guides funding for major current projects.
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Recreation Park
Council
Sparse turnout at Union No. 1 school district meeting
Tuesday night’s annual Union school district No. 1 meeting drew only 35 votes from a community of nearly 8,000. No questions were asked on the long-range building program or plans to alleviate overcrowding, and voters remained silent on the proposed use of space.
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Union
George DeNure Celebrates 92nd Birthday Today
Jordan township native George DeNure marks his 92nd birthday at home in South Wayne where he has lived 25 years. Born July 7, 1857 in Green County, he married Josephine Erickson in 1889 and farmed in Wiota 21 years before retiring. Since his wife’s death 15 years ago, his daughter and son-in-law Clifford Stixrood reside with him. he also has sons Harry of Wiota and Charles of Gratiot.
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Jordan Township
George DeNure
South Wayne
Mr. DeNure
Green County
Josephine Erickson
Wiota
Clifford Stixrood
Harry DeNure
Charles
Gratiot
July 7 1939 Swanson dies at Rapidan Camp Va and other notes
Secretary of Navy Claude A. Swanson dies at Rapidan Camp Virginia on July 7 1939. The list recalls retirement of Mother M Aloysia at St Clare hospital and local civic changes including Adam Marty buying Claude A Roderick Chevrolet Sales, Mrs Peter S Solomon becoming American Legion auxiliary president, and Brooks J Dinwiddie named Green County fair secretary with William A Brown treasurer and Louis R Wolleson vice president.
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Navy
Claude A. Swanson
Rapidan Camp
M. Aloysia
St. Clare Hospital
Adam Marty
Chevrolet
Claude A. Roderick
Peter S. Solomon
American Legion Auxiliary
Brooks J. Dinwiddie
Green County Fair Association
R. B. Gifford
William A. Brown
Louis R. Wolleson
Scouters To Hold Conference Sunday
Monroe area Boy Scout leaders will attend the annual business meeting of U S Grant council at Canyon camp Apple River on Sunday. The meeting will discuss the national council action lowering Cubs and Boy Scouts age limits and Grant council plans to meet enrollment. Local leaders listed include Lowell E Markwardt Nat G Preston Herman A Stuessy Lyle F Sickinger L A Koenig Harold Rottler and Ernest Wenger.
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Monroe Area
U. S. Grant Council
Canyon Camp
Apple River
National Council
Grant Council
Lowell E. Markwardt
Nat G. Preston
Herman A. Stuessy
Lyle F. Sickinger
L. A. Koenig
Harold Rottler
Ernest Wenger
South Wayne Event Features Veteran Guests and Poem Reading
Wayne noted as 94 in April with L. D. Jones giving a welcome address. Russell Hinkins of Belmont read a poem "More About South Wayne" by Lucy Torre Parsons, who lives in Kintown. Ervin Johnson of Darlington read and Melville Hobbs, formerly of South Wayne, gave the principal address. Mrs. O. B. Peterson offered the invocation.
Licensing Granted To 29 Veterinarians In State
Paul Thompson of Blanchardville among 29 candidates who today received licenses to practice veterinary medicine after passing the state board examination. The state department of agriculture announced the group licensure.
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Blanchardville
Paul Thompson
State Department of Agriculture
Oldest Settlers Feted At South Wayne Event
Two eldest residents to attend Wayne township centennial and the 29th annual homecoming and schoolmates picnic were Mrs Mary Maddrell Browntown aged 91 and William Schliem. South Wayne will host the event Monday with other local participants.
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South Wayne
Wayne
Picniic
Mary Maddrell
Browntown
William Schliem
Manfred S Block Platteville Lawyer Dies at 72
Manfred S Block 72 former Platteville city attorney and Grant County district attorney died in a Madison hospital. Born in Platteville he graduated from the Normal School in 1896 and the University of Wisconsin in 1899 then earned a law degree at Northwestern in 1903. He practiced 45 years and founded a national law fraternity at Northwestern. He leaves a widow two daughters and son Robert. Services Saturday at 2 PM at Karrman Funeral Home.
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Platteville
Manfred S. Block
Grant County
Madison
Normal School
University of Wisconsin
Northwestern
Robert
Karrman
Want ad promises heavy labor for small pay
A classified want ad touts jobs with extensive work for minimal earnings, inviting applicants to take on demanding tasks despite low compensation.
Authentic Indian Room Designs Impress Youngsters
Bright textiles woven in 100 percent cotton with deep nap bring lively color to children’s spaces. Border designs featured in patterns showcase traditional craft and durable, long lasting quality.
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Anna Blum
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Milwaukee
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J.G. Monahan
Darlington
Business College
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