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Newspaper
Monroe Evening Times
Location
Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jul 26, 1968
Page
1
Senate veteran Edward M. Kennedy says he will not be a Democratic vice presidential candidate this year citing family responsibilities after the assassination of Robert F. Kennedy. He will still speak on policy matters crucial to the party's 1968 campaign.
Paul Moody 29 paralyzed since a traffic accident last year continues promising recovery at Chicago Rehabilitation Institute. Since January 30 he has undergone surgery and now can move his arms to brush teeth feed himself and use a wheelchair unaided. He hopes to return home August 9 for his tenth wedding anniversary.
Attendance climbs on opening day of the Green County Fair with 4 350 single adult admissions 589 children 72 adult season tickets and 24 children's season tickets sold. Amphitheatre crowds reach 1051 as more season tickets are printed. Tonight's Record Revue of Stars features The IDs Bobbi Smith and other teen acts with a WGN Barn Dance broadcast. Harness racing and Demolition Derby highlight weekend events with champions named in dairy and cattle shows.
Five top area cheesemakers earned first place in Thursday’s Green County Fair cheese judging. Arnold Zumkehr led Wheel Swiss with 974.5 points for Pleasant Valley Factory, Leo Willi topped Black Swiss with 97.5 points for Calamine Cheese Co, Darlington. Fritz Kopp took two firsts in Cheddar class five and limburger, David Seeholzer led brick cheese, Glen Kortman won Muenster, and Mrs. Grant Disrud won Cheddar class six with 95 points.
The Monroe City Band will present an 8 p.m. concert at Twining Park Bandshell on Monday July 29 with a moving Chorale by Vaclav Nelhybel and performances by the Men and Junior Boy Turners of the Monroe Turner Hall club. The program includes solos by Robert Buehler and a cornet trio Trumpets Wild. The clarinet section will play Clarinet Polka while the Men Turners and Junior Turners showcase exhibitions. Other selections include Sousa marches Shenandoah and Manhattan Beach March and the Irish Lullaby. Allan F Barnard directs with Stan Neuberger as announcer.
Superintendent Derwin Huenink released a 1968 school census showing 4950 children and young adults, up 123 from 4827 in 1967. The census covers birth to 19, excluding parochial attendees to age 15, with enrollment expected around 2800 this fall.
Daily Doggerel by Clair R. Munns notes fall fashion rumors growing faster and stronger. The piece jokes new skirts will seem strange and frilly by a mili meter longer, capturing a playful local tone.
Madison Wisconsin cheese markets held steady as production neared the seasonal high. Demand ranged from slow to fair for bulk styles and prepackaged items, with ample supplies and lines at capacity. American cheese production in the week ending July 18 rose 3 percent from last year, while Swiss remained generally steady with mostly unchanged prices.
Police investigated a Thursday crash at 13th Ave and 20th St. involving John H. Adelhofen and Lawrence H. Marty. Both late model cars were heavily damaged with Adelhofen's vehicle a total loss. Marty was thrown into the windshield but did not seek medical attention. Adelhofen had rib pains and arm abrasions. Pamela J. Schantz, a passenger, sustained small arm abrasions.
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