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Newspaper
Monroe Evening Times
Location
Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jul 13, 1967
Page
2
The fragment notes Monroe Wisconsin postal entry as second class mail and mentions publication details including dates and founding. It lists subscription gates, rates, and office hours from 8:30 am to 5 pm with a telephone number 325-5101.
The Monroe Evening Times endorses the city airport as essential for growth and daily operations. It notes the facility’s value during equipment shortages, its expanding activity, and future benefits from paved runways and lighting, urging continued support by area businesses and residents.
The Greek junta plans to revoke Melina Mercouri ridge and strip her of citizenship for criticizing the military dictatorship. Brigadier Stylianos Patakos said the order will apply to Mercouri and others deemed anti-national and will seize any property they hold in Greece. Mercouri, 42, stars in a New York stage version of Never on Sunday and is married to Jules Dassin.
John F. Kundert was elected director of the Commercial and Savings Bank replacing H. L. Fenton during the annual stockholders meeting. He was promoted to vice president and managing officer after Fenton resigned to join the First National Bank of Freeport.
Congolese Cabinet minister said whites were eaten in Lubumbashi and warned of possible similar acts in Bukavu amid fighting between white mercenaries and Katangan troops loyal to ex Premier Moise Tshombe. A refugee pilot described a stalemate near Kisangani. Interior Minister Etienne Tshisekedi spoke from Bujumbura.
Rex Eyler civil defense communications director notes a lack of vital link in the CD communications system. Miss Anna Blum becomes treasurer of the National Association of Women Lawyers. Council tours airport projects and studies an airport possibility. William Beckman, 86, enjoys his first airplane ride as a fourth ward alderman.
Fifty years ago, July 13, 91 Green County’s draft figure is set at 22 951, up from the 1910 census. Monroe pious workers number twenty five in Lincoln School’s red Dress room. Rose Zweifel opens a women’s wear shop in Rufblock. Immanuel Church’s new building dedication services slated for July 22.
An anonymous reader named Marjorie Andrews of South Wayne voices disdain for perceived hypocrisy. She describes growing hair long refusing baths and throwing beer bottles through windows as a response.
On July 13 1907 Company H prepares to strike tents at Camp Douglas returning for the summer. Private Jacob Karlen known for his Limburgers was popular among hungry soldiers. Undersheriff Christ Zweifel acts as temporary marshal during Marshal Blunt's vacation. Thomas Smith sells 126 acre Frank Smock farm to James Huffman for 3179 an acre. Piano tuner Fred Fisher visits the city. George Bleiler sells 18 acre parcel next to Grandview to W E Blum of Feo.
Twenty years ago on July 13 1947 Monroe was guaranteed at least four Wednesday evening band concerts after a fund pool raised by 78 local merchants. Amelia Earhart Putnam completed a transcontinental flight landing in Newark New Jersey setting a 19 hour 14 minute 14 second record for women.
Thirty years ago on July 13, 1937 Brodhead residents voted 105 to 81 against borrowing $73,000 for a school addition. Ten foot corn displayed on the Harry Keegan farm. Monroe water customers used over 20,000,000 gallons in June. Robert Rufenacht 12, punctured his right hand in an ice pick mishap.
A reflective fragment discusses the imagined impact of reaching age sixteen with a new license. The speaker contemplates exposure to parental permissiveness and the resulting potential for reckless behavior and moral compromise. The text hints at illegal acts and social consequences without detailing them.
Col John J Hannan Madison president of the state board of control will speak at the eighth annual Fairfield Fife and Drum Corps reunion Amos S Smith 82 last Civil War veteran dies Green County relinquishes custody of a wanted man
Reader laments front page bias after discovering a Marine helicopter tragedy not featured prominently. He notes 22 servicemen died near Camp LeJeune and calls for broader coverage amid local dairy queen news priorities.
New officers of the Stuessy-Kuenzi Legion Post took office at the regular Monday meeting in the village hall. A flag burning ceremony preceded the gathering. 1987 Badger Boys State delegates Paul Schnake Jr. and Silvan Disch reported on the event. Jacob Bruni, Lester Bower and Don Flannery were named delegates to the Madison state convention.
The article discusses balancing state and national news with local focus, emphasizing community stories about neighbors, their awards, and work. It notes publishing with wire copy is simple but prefers locally written futures, photos, and news, thanking readers and supporting service families.
The Green County Veterans and World War I Auxiliary 2315 express gratitude to The Monroe Evening Times for its thorough coverage of their auxiliary activities. The statement credits the newspaper with essential help for their efforts.
Department Convention honors awarded for Scrap Book and Publicity Book. Mrs. Vernus Seffrood serves as Publicity Chairman.
Frank Wenger 72 of Durand Illinois died Tuesday July 11. He was a retired farmer and Swiss native. Services set for 1 30 p m tomorrow at Wilbur Denton Funeral Home Rockford with Rev William C Stanton officiating. Burial will be Sunset Memorial Park. Surviving are three sons three daughters five brothers 18 grandchildren and three great grandchildren. His wife died in 1957.
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