Rockefeller appeals to Wisconsin delegates at secretive Nixon rally
New York governor Nelson Rockefeller wooed a small Wisconsin GOP delegation in Milwaukee drawing a noisy crowd led by Lionel Hampton. He met 9 delegates and alternates after a closed session while Wisconsin remains firmly committed to Nixon who won the April 2 primary. Olson and Chase described the visit as positive and persuasive, though attendance was limited.
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Milwaukee
Wisconsin
Nelson A. Rockefeller
New York
Pfister
Lionel Hampton
Rocky Comes Marchin
Rockefeller
Richard M. Nixon
Samuel Johnson
Racine
Rockefeller Organization
Olson
Republican Party
Nixon
Bosshard
Chase
Two Girls Named For Green County Dress Revue
Karen Witt and Ilene Schlappi were chosen as delegates to represent Green County in the 1968 Dress Revue at the State Fair. Alternates are Carolyn Silvis and Susan Durtschi. Revues run July 24-27 in the Wisconsin Power and Light tent with daily performances and evaluations by 4H members.
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Karen Witt
Lester Witt
Monroe
Ilene Schlappi
John Schlappi
Browntown
Cadiz
Green County
New
Glarus
Mary Alice Hart
Green County Fair
Wisconsin
Carolyn Silvis
Robert Silvis
Susan Durtschi
Herman Durtschi
Albany
Karen
Ilene
Turners Stage Singers Shine at Monroe City Band Concert
The Turners under Mrs Fritz Wenger performed at Monroe City Band at Twining Park Band shell. Rain did not stop the show as spectators watched from cars. Jack Close sang Camelot and If Ever I Would Leave You while Disney tunes drew cheers. The concert date moved to July 29 at 8 p.m. due to a school district meeting on July 22.
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Fritz Wenger
Monroe City
Twining Park
Turners
Jack Close
Camelot
Leone Lerner
Walt Disney
Frank Erickson
Monroe School District Budget Set for Electors
Monroe electors will consider a 2 130 841.94 budget next Monday night at 8 in the Junior High Auditorium. The plan funds instruction and adds five teachers while offset by reduced state aid. The mill rate will be 19 plus with districtwide valuation details and a pool of funds for an indoor pool.
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Monroe
Monroe Evening Times
D. J. Huenink
Huenink
Adams
Cadiz
Jefferson
Jordan
Mt. Pleasant
Sylvester
Washington
Board of Education
City of
Clarno
Browntown
May L. Luchsinger
Ludlow Memorial Library
Hiawatha School
Daily Doggerel by Clair R. Munns satire rhyme
A short verse mocks a driver’s gawking and distraction causing a mishap. The comic piece follows a long gander and a run after the road incident with playful language and a moral quip.
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Clair R. Munns
Disturbed by the War Schwartzlow Still Works at 86 in Albany
Louis Schwartzlow of Albany, born January 10, 1872, remains active at 86, fencing, roofing, and collecting raspberries for jam. He worries over the world’s turmoil, condemning the Vietnam War and noting how youth are drawn into conflict while he keeps working and driving between tasks.
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Helen E. Zimmerli
Louis Schwartzlow
Albany
Louie
Magnolia
Iowa
World News Today
Vietnam
Milwaukee Democrats eye Kennedy McCarthy clashes in convention
The Democratic state convention opens in Milwaukee with nearly 1200 delegates to decide on Kennedy McCarthy lines and the party platform. Missing senator Edward Kennedy will not attend as the convention resumes after Kennedy's death and politics dominate the agenda.
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Milwaukee
Humphrey
Robert Kennedy
Edward M
Ted) Kennedy
Eugene McCarthy
Hubert H
Ial
Walshs return to Green County Fair with new mobile stand
Helen notes Jack and Cecilia Walsh visiting the Green County Fair in Monroe for their 13th year. They traveled from Seymour to install a new mobile drink stand after six weeks of moving equipment from their old Florida setup. Cecilia remains busy with crafts and art activities.
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Jack
Cecilia Walsh
Green County Fair
Green County
Seymour
Vietnam
Walshes
Monroe Fair
Florida
Waterloo
Cecilia
Big Weekend For Monticello Homecoming Events
The Monticello community gears up for its annual Homecoming over a weekend with band concerts, a parade, kids rides, a fishing contest, slow pitch games, a street dance, canoe races, chicken barbecue, tug of war, and fireworks. Events feature the Washington Huskies, Blanchardville Sodbusters, Ashton Tigers, and Yellowstone Bullfrogs. A Sunday water fight caps the weekend before hospital news from South Wayne.
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Monticello
Roger Babler
Tom Dickson
Dennis Rinehart
Monticello High School
Jim Zweifel
Monroe City Park
Lake Montesian
Washington Huskies
Blanchardville Sodbusters
Ashton Tigers
Yellowstone
Argyle
Belleville
New Glarus
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Rhonda
Harvey Elmer
Times
Rocky
Schwartzlow
MR. Schwartzlow
AP News
Missoula
Mont
Seattle
Janesville
Wis
Here
Robert Reynolds
Berrien Springs
Mich
Martin Karrer
Beloit
Jacqui
Bradley
Joseph Behrens
Cedar Rapids
Karrer
Merlin Peterson
Peterson
Johnson
House
Helen
By Helen E. Zimmerli
South Wayne
Joseph Berger
St. Clare Hospital
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