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Newspaper
Monroe Evening Times
Location
Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jun 14, 1969
Page
2
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Rev Olson, on the committee that helped draft a Statement on SIECUS, submits the document to The Monroe Evening Times. He states the program is not in the Monroe School system and will not be, presenting the information for Green County residents.
A 1960s era letter and public notices discuss SIECUS Sex Education in schools, alleging liberal aims and moral decline. It cites Rev William Genne, Dr Isadore Rubin, Dr Lester Kirkendall, and Mary Calderone, urging parents to resist sex education in kindergarten and preserve traditional values. Local pastor notices accompany the page.
Judith Schuetz was named the 1959 Green County 4 H queen at the third annual county junior leaders prom. James Deppeler was named 4 H king and Harry C Swartz, 75, a retired rural mail carrier, died after his wife on May 30. A Monticello two year old, Kurtis Wayne Johnson, died when a tractor ran over him after starting the engine.
On June 14 1949 about 2.43 inches of rain refreshed thirsty crops though some farms were missed. Monroe’s business district gained a pioneer look as ankle deep mud filled the moat around the courthouse while the square underwent resurfacing. Jacob Hoffman of South Bend bought the Eugene hotel and business building from Willard R and Edwin W Schuetze with Alfred A Thornburg named as the new manager.
On June 14 1939 the Monroe board of education accepted two teaching staff resignations Miss Mae Wurm principal at South school and Mrs Henry G Hoehn North school former Miss Shirley Bauman both from Shullsburg and Hillsboro respectively Lloyd Turner joins Monroe Country Club after a hole in one. A barn and other structures on Jacob Stuessy farm Cadiz township were destroyed by fire.
Forty years ago, the Monroe Evening Times announced a special edition for June 14 1929. It invites the public to the formal opening of Monroe's new Insurance building on June 17. Also reported is a brutal Wisconsin murder where a man wired to a stake was shot and burned near Rhinelander, three miles south of Three Lakes.
Fifty years ago on June 14 1919 Mrs W L Gehr of Brodhead visited Portage to see a soldier who served with her son Lee Gehr killed in France. Berlin announced Germany would not accept the peace terms and the national assembly would decide.
60 Years Ago Today June 14 1909 Miss Nellie Summeris principal at South school announced the following pupils were neither absent nor tardy during the past year Ralph Wenger Vere Fralick Anna Steiner Hedwig Steiner Mamie Steiner Irene Kaech Yvetta Doyle Marie Wittner Hulda Wittner Dorothy Baltzer Louisa Gottier The new residence of Alfred Schliem at Browntown is badly damaged by a gasoline explosion as a lighting plant being installed was tested.
Mayor Douglas urges funds and clothing for New Richmond residents ruined by a recent tornado. C A Booth is named relief committee chairman as the town mobilizes aid with the June 14 appeal.
Dan J. Landis son of Mr. and Mrs. Eugene D. Landis was commissioned a second lieutenant in the United States Air Force during ceremonies Monday on the University of Wisconsin campus. He earned a Bachelor’s in Chemical Engineering and was senior football captain and Zumkehr Memorial Award recipient at Monroe High School. He will report to Texas for Air Force Intelligence Officer School in July followed by a four year overseas duty. Landis also cheered at university and belonged to Alpha Delta Phi.
The letter argues there is no fixed definition of the generation gap and stresses that youth remain impetuous yet valuable. It contends that education has risen while wisdom grows with age, and that both youth and older generations must be cultivated and guided in a shared society.
A June schedule lists names of children and addresses for a TIME Children’s Club event spanning June 15 to June 21 with daily attendees. The piece closes with a sentimental poem praising fathers for their strength, guidance, and love.
Monticello residents share news of visitors and travels including John Barnes from Williamton Ohio arriving for a week with the Karlen family. The Ellers depart for California after visiting the Bablers and Schultz family, returning from Germany where he was in service and has been discharged.
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