Monroe Evening Times Subscriptions and staff note
The Monroe Evening Times lists subscription rates for city delivery at 35 cents per week and mail rates at 12 dollars per year within Wisconsin and adjacent Illinois counties. It notes Emery S. Odell (1871 1953) and AP content rights with office hours and contact details.
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City of
Monroe
Wisconsin
Stephenson
Jo Davies
Winnebago
Illinois
Ilinois
Editorial Week In Review Colorful Local Anecdotes
A montage of town happenings features Carl Jensen defending zoning, Rod Kittelsen joking about the four rs, a mispronounced name at a band concert, and political snags in the governor’s safety program. The piece recalls personal celebrations, long trips, award entries, school notes, and community quirks across Green County.
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Carl Jensen
Clarno
Rod Kittelsen
Monroe Dairy Queen
Spani
City Band
Monroe delegation sparks write-in votes for mayor
Bob Leslie of Madison Supper Club fame notes the Monroe group to Hot Springs impressed voters with write-in mayor votes. Ed Kaderly joins the state Soil and Water Conservation Committee, a historic county resident appointment consideration. Ollie Fink of Evening Times Farm Editor earns praise for his conservation coverage.
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Bob Leslie
Madison Supper Club
Monroe
Hot Springs
Ed ‘Kaderly
State Soil and Water Conservation Committee
Ollie Fink
Evening Times
Monroe Kiwanis to Sponsor Bicycle Safety School
Glancing backward to June 19 1957 the Monroe Kiwanis Club sponsors a bicycle safety school while Miss Elizabeth Gross earns a BS degree at Beloit College.
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Monroe Kiwanis Club
Elizabeth Gross
Beloit College
Medical mission retires and pastor leaves posts in 1947
On June 9 1947 long serving missionary Dr Harriet Davies of Monroe retires after 41 years in India. Rev Jack Waldrop leaves his post at Albany Methodist Church marking end of era in the local religious community.
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India
Harriet Davies
Monroe
Jack Waldrop
Albany Methodist Church
Grasshopper Poisoning Campaign Starts In County
Thirty years ago on June 19 1937 a county wide grasshopper poisoning drive was launched. Sir James Barrie famed author of Peter Pan dies, marking a notable event in the same issue.
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James Barrie
Wisconsin Supreme Court Invalidates Oleomargarine Law
Forty years ago today on June 19 1927 Wisconsin returns a ruling that the states ban on oleomargarine production and sale is unconstitutional. The Kelly Morton family reunion drew 600 attendees at the event.
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Wisconsin Supreme Court
Kelly Morton
Willis Ludlow Donates Touring Car for War Tours
Willis Ludlow contributes a brand new touring car to the County Council of Defense for wartime work tours. The donation supports local defense efforts during the ongoing World War I period.
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Willis Ludlow
County Council of Defense
Amusement Firm Leases Karlen Block Room In 1907
Sixty years ago on June 19 1907 an amusement firm leased the vacant room in the Karlen Block formerly used by the Green County Herald. Thirty Milwaukee Road passengers were stranded at Dill when their train arrived too late for a transfer to the IC for Dodgeville.
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Karlen
Green County Herald
Milwaukee Road
Dill
Dodgeville
Five Wisconsin Men to Attend World Peace Through Law Conference
Five Wisconsin men will attend the third conference on world peace through law July 9 14 in Geneva Switzerland. They are Federal Judge John Reynolds U S Atty James B Brennan and attorneys Walter H Brum mond of Appleton Glen Campbell of Janesville and Bruce Bitker of Milwaukee. Brennan said the purpose of the gathering is to improve rule of law in all countries.
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Milwaukee
Wisconsin
Geneva
Switzerland
John Reynolds
U.S
Forces Force Crew to Bail Out of Navy Skywarrior
Lt. Comdr. William Burke a 38 year old from Racine Wisconsin and his two man crew bailed out of a U S Navy A40 Skywarrior shortly after takeoff from Cubi Point Naval Air Station Saturday.
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Manila
William Burke
Racine
Wis
U.S. Naval Air Station
Cubi Point
Dear Abby: Coping with a teenage driving ban and family stress
A Monroe Evening Times readers’ column excerpt shows a 16-year-old son penalized after a speeding ticket. Parents report moodiness, hunger loss, and conflict. Abby advises ignoring the bratty behavior and letting him “sweat it out.” Other letters concern a messy sister and a husband who clings to past photos. Abby suggests kindness and distance.
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Abby
Curtis Snook Stricken at 90
Services for Curtis R. Snook 90, who died Friday in Pinecrest Manor Mount Morris Ill, were held this afternoon at Daugh enbaugh-Myers Funeral Home Dakota Ill. Burial was in Orangeville Cemetery. Survived by three daughters Jane Wieck Freeport Velma Miller Red Oak Ill and Grace Sample Florida a sister Minnie Vanada Bellefonte Pa 10 grandchildren and 24 great grandchildren. Wife Amanda Zettle preceded him in death, as did a daughter, a son, two brothers and two sisters.
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Curtis R. Snook
Pinecrest Manor
Mount Morris
Ill
Daughenbaugh-Myers
Dakota, Ill
Orangeville
Snook
Jane Wieck
Freeport
Velma Miller
Red Oak
Grace Sample
Florida
Minnie Vanada
Bellefonte
Amanda Zettle
Raymond Syftestad Dies at 55 in Mt Horeb Home
Raymond Syftestad 55 died Saturday at his home. Funeral services were held at Perry Lutheran Church with Gesme-Ellestad Funeral Home in charge. He worked at the Daleyville Store. Surviving are his mother Mrs Martha Syftestad Verona and a brother Marvin Mt Horeb.
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MT. Horeb
Raymond Syftestad
Perry Lutheran Church
Gesme - Ellestad Funeral Home
Syftestad
Daleyville
Martha Syftestad
Verona
Marvin
Mt.Horeb
Citizens Loan Ad From Monroe Office
An old phone listed as 325 2176 accompanies a Citizens Loan advertisement for a Monroe office at 1100 16th Ave. The short listing suggests a local lending offer with basic contact details.
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Citizens Loan
16Th Ave
Monroe
Thomas Davidson Taken by Death in Brodhead
Thomas Davidson 74 of Brodhead died at 8 15 a m in St Clare Hospital after a long illness. He born in Oslo Norway June 22 1892 came to America in 1913 and lived in the Orfordville Brodhead area. He married Clara Bern August 28 1919 and lived in Brodhead since 1944 retired from the farm. Survived by widow a son Carl three daughters 11 grandchildren and three great grand children. Services at 2 p m Wednesday June 21 at Everson Funeral Home Brodhead with Rev John Walker officiating Burial in East Luther Valley Cemetery. Friends may call 7 9 p m tomorrow.
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Thomas Davidson
Brodhead
St. Clare Hospital
Mr. Davidson
Oslo
Norway
America
Orfordville
Luther Valley
Rock County
Clara Bern
Carl
Kenneth
Gladys) Georgeson
Capron
Ill
Werner
Thelma) Firemuth
Winnebago
Arkel
Signa) Keen
Everson
John Walker
Rockton, Ill
Evansville
East Luther Valley
Dueschert Dies After Train Strike While Fishing
Henry Dueschert 91 of Green Bay died in a Marinette County hospital after being struck by a train while fishing from a bridge one mile north of Pembine Wisconsin. He was treated at the scene and later died Saturday.
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Iron Mountain
Mich
Henry Dueschert
Green Bay
Pembine
Wis
Marinette County
Lost Act Prompt Highlights Logical Dilemma
A witty aphorism notes that when something is missing the lost act seems most logical. The line frames loss as a rational response in humor and philosophy.
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