Monroe Evening Times Address and Publication Details
The Monroe Evening Times announces its publication as a daily except Sunday newspaper founded October 13 1898 by Emery A Odell. It notes A P and Inland Daily Press associations and Wisconsin Daily Newspaper League membership with postal rules and office hours 8 30am to 5 30pm and phone 325 5101. Subscriptions cost 35 cents weekly by carrier in Monroe 12 dollars yearly by mail in Wisconsin and Stephenson Jo Davies Winnebago counties Illinois 14 dollars outside Wisconsin.
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Emery A. Odell
City of
Monroe
Wisconsin
Stephenson
Jo Davies
Winnebago
Illinois
Tax Teeter Totter Off Balance in Monroe Tax Debate
Mayor Wally Ekum denounces perceived tax inequities, noting city tax on a $35 000 home would be 171 for police streets and services while education and county costs take 585 and 335 respectively. He backs data driven reforms and a committee to balance tax distribution as Monroe eyes growth toward 10 000.
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Wally Ekum
Ekum
Monroe
Wisconsin
Britain legalizes abortion after Lords vote
The House of Lords backed the abortion bill by 127 to 21, completing approval after passage in the House of Commons. The measure allows legal abortion under defined conditions, marking a historic change in Britain's medical and social policy.
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London
Britain
House of Lords
House of Commons
Marine Lance Cpl. Gordon W. Stofler Killed in Vietnam
The Defense Department reports Marine Lance Cpl. Gordon W. Stofler of Madison Wisconsin was killed in action in Vietnam on Wednesday.
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Vietnam
Washington
Defense Department
Lance Cpl
Gordon W. Stofler
Madison, Wis
Death of Relative Basis for Waiver in Vietnam Service
The Pentagon says servicemen who lose a relative in Vietnam may be kept out of the war for at least six months or reassigned from Vietnam for the same period. The request must come in writing from the service member, not a parent or spouse. The directive applies to all services and aims for equitable duty assignment.
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Washington
Pentagon
Vietnam
Defense Department
Armed Services
Monticello names new village marshal Gerton E Fowler
Green County notes a six month period without a fatal accident at mid year 1957. Gerton E Fowler from Brodhead appointed Monticello village marshal. Fred Simpson awarded for ten years service as corn inspector.
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St. Clare Hospital
Gerton E. Fowler
Brodhead
Monticello
Green County
Fred Simpson
Universal military training bill clears House subcommittee
On July 20 1947 a House armed services subcommittee approved a universal military training bill. The same day legislation to outlaw poll tax for federal elections moved in the House. Green County traffic fatalities for the first half of 1947 totaled four versus no deaths in the prior year period.
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House Armed Services
House
Green County
John Robilette to Study Piano in Paris for a Year
John Ritter Robilette of Monroe Iowa will depart the first week of September for Paris to study piano at Ecole Normale de Musique under Madame Bascourret de Gouroldi. He previously earned honors at Cornell College and Monroe High School and aims to become a top concert pianist.
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Cornell College
Mt. Vernon
John Ritter Robilette
J. W. Robilette
Country Lane
Monroe
Paris
France
Ecole Normale de Musique
Madame Bascourret de Gouroldi
Classe Superiore
Alfred Cortet
Jack” Robilette
Arlene Berkeley
Mukwonago
Pheasant season vote and fair demonstrations noted
30 years ago today a 14 day pheasant season was voted. Ablest of all milkmaids were to demonstrate at the fair. Swimming pool attendances topped 2,000 in the past week. A used monarch ivory enameled coal and wood range was offered for sale at 50 dollars.
U N General Assembly Ends Emergency Session
The General Assembly prepared to end its emergency session with a resolution sending the Middle East peace issue back to the Security Council for action.
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United Nations
N.Y
U.N. General Assembly
Middle East
Security Council
Harvest of Hay Nearly Complete
Wisconsin farm crews push hay harvest with three-fourths of first cutting done as weather alternates between heat and cold. Warm spells aid corn growth to about 30 inches while soil moisture stays adequate. northwest and southern areas report dryness. Pastures remain excellent except in the southeast and scattered southern locales. Mid August outlook shows below normal temperatures and light precipitation.
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Madison
Wisconsin
Breitwieser Rites Set For Tomorrow
Cuba City special reports 17 year old Gary Breitwieser son of Mr and Mrs Ralph Breitwieser Route 2 died Tuesday night in a Dubuque hospital from injuries in a motorcycle car accident. He was a Cuba City High School student and played football and basketball. Surviving are his parents two brothers Wayne Ames Ia and James Jacksonville Fla and maternal grandparents Mr and Mrs Trian Vijole Medina Ohio. Services will be at 10 30 a m tomorrow in Hayden shield Funeral Home here. Friends may call.
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Cuba City
Breitwieser
Ralph Breitwieser
Dubuque
Gary
Cuba City High School
Wayne
Ames
James
Jacksonville
Fla
Trian Vijole
Medina
Haydenshield Funeral
Krapp Named as Albany Public Schools Administrator
Leonard B. Krapp has been named cane assistant administrator of the Albany public schools and an industrial arts instructor. He holds a BS in industrial arts and an MA in secondary administration from Bradley University. He will begin Aug. 1 and has taught previously in the field.
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Albany
Leonard B. Krapp
Albany Public Schools
Bradley University
Peoria
Ill
Krapp
University of Wisconsin selects Zuhlke for summer orientation
Completes studies James R. Zuhlke son of Mr and Mrs Alvin Zuhlke 915 14th Ave has completed his junior year at the University of Wisconsin and is among four students chosen to represent the university during the summer orientation program He has met prospective freshmen and discussed with parents and students He is a 1964 Monroe High School graduate and won the 1964 Lions Club scholarship 400 He also earned a UW freshman tuition scholarship for 1964 65 and a 300 share of the Guess scholarship upon Monroe High School graduation He majors in personnel management at UW.
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James R. Zuhlke
Alvin Zuhlke
14Th Ave
University of Wisconsin
Zuhike
Monroe High School
Not enough readable title data from clipping
A fragmented obituary note mentions a person and his wife Barbara living near Minong Solon Springs and Clinton with four children Diana Rick Teri and Loren, ages 18 16 9 and 2 percent remaining unclear.
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Minong
Solon Springs
Clinton
Barbara
Diana
Rick
Teri
Loren
Highway Death Toll Rises in June Across Wisconsin
Wisconsin traffic deaths in June reached 111, the second worst June on record per the Motor Vehicle Department. Through six months, 448 fatalities compared with 435 the year before, with Appleton and 18 other cities reporting no highway deaths in the first half of 1967.
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Madison
Wisconsin
Motor Vehicle Department
Appleton
Beloit
Manitowoc
Oshkosh
Sheboygan
Ashland
Beaver Dam
Brown Deer
Chippewa Falls
Kaukauna
Marinette
Marshfield
Menasha
St. Francis
Shorewood
Stevens Point
Two Rivers
Whitefish Bay
Wisconsin Rapids
Dick Young Returns From American Family Sales Convention
Dick Young, Monroe agent for American Family Insurance, returned from the sales leaders convention in New Orleans July 12 to 15 with wife Mrs. Young. The event honored top service by his agency and featured sessions, an honors banquet, and tours of the French Quarter and historic sites.
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Dick Young
American Family Insurance Group of
Madison
New Orleans
Young
Brodhead Tractor Pull Winners Named
Brodhead Jaycees Tractor Pull held south of Bluff View Park on the Ed Ruef farm crowned winners Melvin Bertram Platteville Jim Moe South Wayne and Arlyn Zee Albany in three weight classes Bertram took 6000 pounds with Haugen Brodhead second Engen Brodhead third Moe won 8500 pounds Eugene Engen Beloit second Jerry Olson Brodhead third Zee led 12000 pounds with Stefanik Albany second and Strunz Beloit third
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Brodhead
Melvin Bertram
Platteville
Jim Moe
South Wayne
Arlyn Zee
Albany
Brodhead Jaycee
Bluff View Park
Ed Ruef
Bertram
Rod Haugen
Ed Engen
Moe
Eugene Engen
Beloit
Jerry Olson
Zee
Jerry Stefanik
George Strunz
Monroe Jaycees Attend Leadership Training Session
Monroe Jaycees return from Chippewa Falls where a Jaycee Leadership Training session was held. Attending from Monroe were president Jack Kessenich pilot James Klabough Kevin Close David Pederson Donald Barry Larry Vance Wayne Stroessner and state Jaycee vice president John Fennan.
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Monroe Jaycees
Chippewa Falls
Jaycee
Monroe
Jack Kessenich
Monroe Jaycee
James Klabough
Kevin Close
David Pederson
Donald Barry
Larry Vance
Wayne Stroessner
John Fennan
State Jaycee
Walter Evans Taken by Death
Walter Evans 81 native of Brooklyn Township died after a brief illness at his farm home Route 4 Janesville. Born December 11 1885 he married Myrtie Dooly February 11 1914 at St Rose Brodhead. Survived by widow two sons a daughter a brother five grandchildren six great grandchildren. Funeral 9:15 a.m. tomorrow at Nelson Schneider Janesville then 10 a.m. at St Augustine Footville with burial in Albany St Patrick's Cemetery. Rosary tonight at 8.
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Brooklyn Township
Walter Evans
Route 4
Janesville
Henry
Frances Butler Evans
St. Rose Catholic Church
Brodhead
Myrtie Dooly
Rock County
Footville
Phillip
Hanover
Harold
Appleton
James McGuire
Robert
Rob) Evans
Albany
Nelson - Schneider
St. Augustine’s Catholic Church
Raymond Haas
St. Patrick’s Cemetery
Local notes July 20 1927 Governor review line and business sale
Major Goff notes Co K held the straightest line in the governor's review. Nick Carter announces purchase of Lanz Sons business. Pageant marking Green County's 100 years of progress set for the fair. King Ferdinand of Roumania dies.
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Goff
Reserve Corps
Co. K
Nick Carter
Lanz Sons
Green County
King Ferdinand of
Roumania
Revival of General of the Armies rank to Pershing
Fifty years ago July 20 1917 the rank of general of the armies was revived to fill the overdue post after General Sheridan's death. This move would grant General Pershing four star status as commander of American forces overseas. A dance was planned at the vacant cheese factory on the Rudy Zweifel place two and a half miles west of Monroe.
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Gen. Sheridan
Gen. Pershing
Rudy Zweifel Place
Monroe
Railroad fares cut by ICC two cents per mile
Sixty years ago on July 20 1907 the Interstate Commerce Commission ordered a sharp reduction in railroad fares to two cents per mile. Three Monroe post office clerks receive annual raises of 100 and 200 dollars. Mr and Mrs J B Treat return to Monroe after a two month visit.
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Interstate Commerce Commission
Monroe
J. B. Treat
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Pacific Coast
Harry
Radke Photos
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Rose Food
Eugene
Young Men's Mod Loafers & Tie
James Bond
S & Boy's Bounders
Tulson
Carolina
Ranger Lion Tan
Wellington
Engineer Boots
Brandshire
Ranger
Walker, Thorogood
Pioneer
Mil. Shoe
Bens Shoes
Bargain Valley
Marty-Ripp
Kroehler
Argyle, Wis
Goetz Theater
Marco
OUS Pizza
Supper Club
Penkes Kerts
Shorty
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