Fair Sidelights at Green County Fair a Busy Mix
At the Green County Fair the Exhibition Hall hosts two pay telephones near the North entrance. Gordon Roseleip leaves a sheep trophy and plans returning Saturday for legislative sessions. The Salt Water Taffy mobile factory returns for year two as Wisconsin State faces off with six other booths. Aaron Stookey buys Allen’s popular eating stand and hires college students for summer runs. The American Legion beer garden is shaded by a canvas roof while long-standing displays from Tschady Specialty and music firms decorate the midway. A framed portrait honors Miss Gertrude Erb in the administration office. Proceeds from Monticello Music Parents food stand boost band instrument purchases. Snuggles fur toys from Nellie Doll draw crowds, and the Taylors offer eye glass cleaners and sunglasses. The Lions Club Dip Stand raises funds for the blind, with dunkings scheduled throughout the fair. The Monroe Garden Club displays a last minute theme, while Artex paints and 4-H leadership mark long fair histories. Red Cross operates a first aid station as a worn-out mobile unit awaits funds. The Monroe Red Cross and Italian American Legion post run programs amid changing fair dynamics.
Weather Impacts Green County Fair Activities
Rain and mud nudge schedule as Dairy Cattle judging proceeds under overcast skies. Champion Brown Swiss bull shown by David Brown and Champion Holstein Bull displayed by Paul Henningsen mark a standout morning while storm warnings and hail reports disrupt surrounding counties. Despite damage to gardens and haying, organizers expect strong attendance as fair events resume with a Tractor Pull tonight.
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Monroe
David Brown
Route 2
Nathan Brown
FFA
Paul Henningsen
Oak Corners
Albany
James Henningsen
George Barlass
Janesville
Fairgrounds
Evening Times
Green County Sheriff's Deputies
Rock County
Green County
Burglary Report At Juda Lumber And Fuel Co
Sheriff Roy Vetterli reports entry to Juda Lumber and Fuel Co was gained Tuesday night or early Wednesday. A wall behind a six foot safe was pried, a torch used to cut a hole, but no money was found. Contents were scattered. some office items may have been stolen. Entry method unknown. investigation lasted till noon with photographs.
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Roy Vetterli
Juda Lumber and Fuel Company
Sheriff's Department
Vetterli
Clarence Gissing
Ben Roderick
Brodhead
Times
Compu
Wickline
Feather Flowers at Green County Fair Show Craft By Mrs Nelson
Right from the goose feather flowers featured at the Green County Fair. Mrs Mabel Nelson of Chicago explains how her Feather Flowers began as a hobby and grew into a retail wholesale business with kits and courses for adults in Park Ridge area. The display includes made up arrangements and custom orders. A Wisconsin Legislature show down on traffic safety heads Madison briefing.
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Mabel Nelson
Chicago
Green County
Helen E. Zimmerli
Illinois
State College At
Charleston
Cheese Days Parade to Feature UW Band and Service Bands
A press conference announced for August 5 reveals the University of Wisconsin Band will appear at Cheese Days in September along with four major service bands including Fifth Army Band Chicago Great Lakes Naval Training Band and Second Marine Aircraft Band from Cherry Point NC. The lineup also includes Johnson Wax band and Swiss entertainers from Monroe and New Glarus. A press preview will be held August 8 at Marco’s Supper Club with media representatives.
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University of Wisconsin
William Lanz
Lanz
Idle Hour
Monroe
North Carolina
Fifth Army
Chicago
Great Lakes
Second Marine Aircraft Band
Cherry Point
Chanute Fields
Illinois
Johnson
Racine
Marco's
New Glarus
Daily Dogaevel By Clair R. Munns
Somber reflection on weather service laxity as a tornado warning lapse stretches over nearly a week. The column hints at persistent concerns about the meteorologist on duty and overall vigilance in storm alerts.
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Clair R. Munns
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Sea
Gordon Roseleip
State Fair Salt Water Taffy Mobile Candy Factory
Aaron Stookey
Lebanon
Ind
Pete” Allen
Allen
Stookey
American Legion Beer Garden
C and E Music
Johnson Music
Gertrude Erb
Associat
Alvin Ringhand
Miss Erb
Monticello Music
Monticello
Nellie Doll
Minneapolis
Green County Fair
Ronald and
Gertrude Taylor
Milwaukee
Monroe Fair
Delbert Krupke
Robert Rufenacht
Harold Sweeney
Lee Kubly
Robert Smith
Slim Kautsky
William Bruce
William A. Gyure
Bill Hawthorne
Tom Hartwig
John Eiserman
Monroe Garden Club
Helen Nobs
John Morgenthaler
Kenneth
Dell Troy
White Bear Lake
Minn
Robert Schoonover
Schoonovers
Red Cross
Civil Defense
Ed Huston
Monroe Truck Lease, Inc
American Red Cross
Palm Sunday
Zilmer - Riley American Legion Post of
Karen Mauermann
Dutch Hollow
Route 1
Stephen Scott
Browntown
Monroe Dairy Queen
Georgia Wegmueller
Juda
Madison
Wisconsin
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