Monkeys and Men Verse Reprinted by Local Minister
A Monroe minister shared a humorous verse that readers may recall from earlier publication. The brief poem offers light wit and a possible subtle message, delivered in a familiar folksy tone.
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Newspaper
Monroe Evening Times
Location
Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jul 20, 1966
Page
2
Monkey Tree Riddle Debunking Human Descent
A verse recounts three monkeys debating rumors of human descent from apes. They deny ancestral links and argue about fidelity, sharing resources, violence, and fences around the coconut tree, concluding that humans did not descend from them.
Meaning of Yield Signs in Monroe Traffic
Police warn that many motorists misinterpret yield signs leading to injuries and property damage. The state statute requires drivers to yield to entering or approaching vehicles and to slow or stop if needed. Violations carry $10 to $20 fines and three demerit points, with drivers responsible for safe intersection entry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monroe
Thru - Street
Mrs. Jacob H. Elmer 98 Dies. Monroe High Class Reunion
Obituary notes the death of Mrs. Jacob H. Elmer aged 98. Monroe High School Class of 1946 hosts a reunion at Monroe Country Club. Henry Aaron becomes the National League's leading hitter in a recent season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jacob H. Elmer
Monroe High School
Monroe Country Club
Henry Aaron
Monroe council approves federal housing project and contracts
Monroe city council approves a federal housing project and Mayor Buehler signs a contract to house 14 families. Also noted are the death of Mrs Afra Kad erli, Swiss pioneer, at her son's home, installation of Frito product manufacturing machines, and the marriage of Miss Elisa Glauser to Frank L Reissner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monroe
Buehler
Afra Kaderli
Elisa Glauser
Frank L. Reissner
Indianapolis
Fire prevention at Felder meat market by motorcycle officer
Thirty years ago on July 20 1936 motorcycle officer Nathan Burgy discovered a serious fire at Felder meat market and kicked open a rear door to alert the fire department. WLS barn dance entertainers drew about 3000 people to a Sunday fair with R B Gifford as secretary. Dr and Mrs John A Schindler announced the birth of a daughter at the hospital this morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nathan Burgy
Felder
WLS
R. B. Gifford
John A. Schindler
Oats Cut On Dan Vance Farm Near Monroe
Forty years ago a Dan Vance farm oat crop measuring five and a half feet was harvested east of Monroe. William Penn songs headline the courthouse square band concert on Wednesday. First paving on Highway 20 between Monroe and Juda starts next week. Chester and Miss Hadassah Becker return to Monroe after a six week Chicago visit noting cooler conditions here.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dan Vance
Monroe
William Penn
Courthouse Square
Juda
Chester
Hadassah Becker
Chicago
50 Years Ago Today July 20 1916 Chronicle
Herman Broge aged 18, son of Mr and Mrs August Broge, died of typhoid fever. Monroe's Dollar Day sale is set for July 26. Darlington electric light plant struck by lightning and burned to ground in a severe storm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herman Broge
August Broge
Monroe
Darlington
St John Elected President of Monroe Institute
On July 20 1906 E L St John was chosen president of the Monroe Institute The New Orleans Mardi Gras Co announced a week long carnival in Monroe with tents on the square and acts including Uno the snake queen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. L. St. John
Monroe Institute
New Orleans
Mardi Gras Co
Monroe
Uno
Snake Queen
Olson Stricken, Marshfield City Clerk Elmer H. Olson Dies
Elmer H. Olson, 80, longtime Marshfield city clerk for 20 years, died today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Olson
Marshfield
Elmer H. Olson
Extended Scout Board Visits Canyon Camp In August Program
The Scout Board visit notes Canyon Camp will host 700 plus attendees by Aug 6 as Dr. George Barry reports finances solid and improvements reviewed. Dr. Philip N. Hardinger says Breakthrough for Youth extends through 1967 across U S Grant Council with four districts and 164 Cub Scout packs. Outdoor skills, water safety, and aquatics shows headline August activities in Canyon Camp and Mc Culloch Pool.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canyon Camp
George Barry
Scout Board
Barry
Philip N. Hardinger
Freeport
U.S. Grant Council
Cub Scouts
Boy Scouts
Boy Scouts of America
McCulloch Pool
Friends of Scouting
Explorers Plan August Programs Focused on Readiness
High school age Explorers organize monthly activities around vocational and service areas with August plans including fitness contests public speaking practice and water safety training. The training is one of four sessions to qualify for the Ready emergency preparedness program of the Boy Scouts of America.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boy Scouts of America
Orangeville Social Notes Highlight Birthdays Reunions and Travel
Local items detail Harry Bowens birthday dinner at a Bowen residence with family members from Orangeville and nearby towns. Generous travel updates include a two week bus tour across five thousand miles with stops in Wisconsin and Mexico, plus high school reunion attendances in Green Bay and East Green Bay.
Local Social News Highlights Weekend Visits and Events
Miss Mary Dorst of Areo Idaho visited Orangeville area friends over the weekend with Mrs. Dorst a former Orangeville resident. Mr and Mrs Walter Schluesche of Wonewoc Wis and their parents attended a Sunday dinner at Mrs Helen Rotes home. Vicki and Peggy joined the Freeport Hammond Organ Club picnic at the Vernon Spaide home near Cedarville with about thirty guests. Mr and Mrs Argene Van Matre and Mr and Mrs Maurice Cantrill of Rockford spent time with Mildred Van Matre. A reception for Mr and Mrs Walter Schluesche was held at Valley Inn Supper Club in Elroy Wisconsin. Mrs Schluesche is the former Donna Rote of Orangeville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Bowen
Lilly Bowen
Shirley
Anna Smobersteg
Arnold
Orangeville
Emerson Baum
Myrtle Baum
Freeport
LeRoy Baum
Lena
Ray Bowen
Mary Dietmeier
Mike Smith
Rockford
Walter Pinnow
Verl Boyer
Stella Boyer
Watson
Forest Preserve Park
Alvin Camron
Sue
Monroe
Glen Bolender
Les Krug
Green Bay
Wis
Chicago
J. Milton Bostian
Mary Dorst
Areo
Idaho
Bud Miller
Dorst
Walter Schluesche
William Schluesche
Wonewoc
Helen Rote
Frank Ochsner
Vicki
Peggy
Hammond Organ Club
Vernon Spaide
Cedarville
Argene van- Matre
Mildred van- Matre
Maurice Cantrill
Gary Rote
Wendy
Shelly
Valley Inn
Elroy
Schluesche
Donna Rote
Girl Electrocuted by Car Bumper in Charge Incident
Police say a short circuit in charging equipment sent current through a car battery, electrocuting 11 year old Dora Jean LaVigne as she touched the bumper while the battery was recharged. The accident occurred in Portage on Monday according to officials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dora Jean LaVigne
Classified ads unite buyers and sellers in local markets
Classified notices connect people seeking mates, renters, sellers with potential matches. Ads highlight opportunities to buy, lease, or trade goods and services, guiding readers to contact sellers and explore options in the community.
Miss Mina B Cragg 85 Dies After Long Illness
Miss Mina B Cragg age 85 died yesterday at her Fayette Township home after a long illness. Services are set for 2 p.m. tomorrow at Sharer Funeral Home with burial in Lamont Cemetery. She is survived by two sisters Norah Cragg and Mrs Josephine Gordon and two brothers Birket and Clive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Darlington
Mina B. Cragg
Fayette Township
Sharer
Lamont
Norah Cragg
Josephine Gordon
Mineral Point
Birkett
Fayette
Clive
Cuba City
U.S. Steel to Build Continuous Casting Mill in Torrance
U S Steel announces plans to construct a continuous casting mill at its Torrance California works to produce carbon high strength and alloy semi finished steels for use in various industries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburgh
U. S. Steel
Torrance, Calif
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Congress
Emery A. Odell
The
Associated Press, Inland Daily Press Association
Audit Bureau of Circulations and
Wisconsin Daily Newspaper League
Associated Press
Davies Winnebo Davage
Illinois
Wisconsin
Stephenson
Techn
Aeeene
Editorial
Canyon
Glen E. Bolender
Eagles Club
Harv Loeffel
Dick Kundert
Kunderts Shoe Store
Uptown Market
Home Owned —Home Operated
Oscar Mayer Wieners
Oscar Mayer
Shurfine C. S
W. K. Golden
Thompson
Calif
Valencia
Miss Cragg
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