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Newspaper

Monroe Evening Times

Location

Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

Jun 19, 1969

Page

2

Local Newspaper Copyright and Subscription Note

The notice outlines exclusive AP use of local eyes and subscription terms. It lists mail delivery, office hours, and a contact number for Wisconsin residents while noting rates outside Wisconsin. The text is an editorial notice from the Inland Press association and Wisconsin Daily Newspaper League.

The Associated Press Inland Press Rugiy Bureau of Circulations Wisconsin Daily ‘Newspaper League Davies Wisconsin

Big Day Saturday prompts dairy promotion in Green County

The Green County dairy promotion culminates Saturday in Brodhead as Dairy Day showcases city and rural cooperation. The event highlights the Dairy Queen program's impact on goodwill and dairy consumption, with many volunteers recognized for their past and present work in promoting dairy month.

Green County Brodhead Emere

What Is a Boy Is Reprinted From Square and Compass

Hugo Voelkli notes a reprint of What Is a Boy from Square and Compass in Knights Templar magazine. The piece envisions a boy growing to shape politics, policy, and institutions by taking over cities, states, and nations, shaping future reputation and outcomes.

Hugo Voelkli Monroe Knights Templar Hugo Square

Robert Touton Taken by Death

Robert Touton 65 Janesville businessman and brother in law of Warden W Francis died June 17 after a brief illness. Funeral held June 19 at Trinity Episcopal Church Janesville. He led Shurtleff Ice Cream Co for 13 years and served on local boards. Surviving include his son Charles and wife Ruth Francis died 1964.

Robert Touton Janesville Warden W. Francis Monroe Trinity Episcopal Church Touton Ruth Francis Francis Shurtleff Ice Cream Co Merchants and Savings Bank Bank of Janesville Quality Checkd Dairy Products YMCA Charles

Taxpayer revolt urged over surtax and foreign aid

The Mailbag urges President Nixon and Congress to cut spending end the surtax and halt foreign aid to avoid a tax rebellion. The letter criticizes inflation blamed on government spending and hiring, and calls for political change. It notes Leonard Long, son of Mrs. Alice Long of Brodhead, has graduated from Stevens Point State University and is a member of Tau Kappa Epsilon.

United States Nixon Congress America Mr. Taxpayer C. C. Mosely Glendale Caiif Leonard Long Alice Long Brodhead Stevens Point State University Tau Kappa Epsilon

St Victor's Dance Seen as Positive Community Asset

A letter praising St Victor's for using its facilities for youth dances. The writer commends well behaved teens, notes parental influence on behavior, and urges more parents to attend and supervise. Criticism of alcohol in youth events is tied to lacking parental cooperation. calls Monroe residents to support and improve dances.

St. Victor's St. Victor’s Monroe St. Victor C.G. Hennager

Please Think About It Listen Monroe residents weigh teen loitering

A letter urges locals to address summer youth disruption by noting three groups of youths near the Ron-D Vop site. The writer blames limited late night activities and closed venues, calling for action as pools and parks stay open later. The piece ends with a call to think about solutions. Also reports the sale of the Ann Van Meter residence in Browntown and the Hanson family taking possession July 1 with extended family details.

Monroe Browntown Ann van Meter Roger Hanson

Glancing Backward May Costs Hit New High

Living costs rose to a peak in May as reported in the June 1 1909 edition. The item notes rising prices and references local figures and economic context from the period.

Twenty Years Ago in County Court and State News

Twenty years prior, twenty one individuals faced county court on twenty six highway law charges with two warrants issued for nonappearances. Wisconsin Supreme Court Justice John D Wickham died in Madison. President Truman urged creation of a welfare department and to place roads under the commerce department. Mills Bros circus scheduled for Monroe on June 21. University of Wisconsin graduation day saw 2000 graduates including John P Berkely Robert C Wenger Robert C Saucerman Eugene G Lamboley Lois E Faubel Pearl C Patterson and Paul H Wagner.

Wisconsin State Supreme Court John D. Wickham Madison Truman Congress Department of Welfare Commerce Department Public Roads Mills Bros. Circus Monroe Clarence A Dykstra University of Wisconsin John P. Berkely Robert C. Wenger Robert C. Saucerman Eugene G. Lamboley Lois E. Faubel Pearl C. Patterson Paul H Wagner

City fathers swap 20 minutes for stop sign plan

Forty years ago on June 19 1929 city fathers lasted only twenty minutes in a hot council chamber with the sole business a move to erect larger stop signs Wisconsin assembly backed state and municipal ownership of public utilities Monroe’s community am.

Wisconsin Assembly Monroe

Platteville Honors 20 Monroe Students at Platteville State Univ

Twenty Monroe area students earned spring semester honors at Platteville State University. Straight A recipients include Ruth E. Berg Patricia F. Sandley and Dianne K. Schulz. High honors went to Dennis L. Wirth, with 3.25 to 3.74 earning honors and 3.75 or higher reaching high honors.

Monroe Area Platteville State University Ruth E. Berg South Wayne Patricia F. Sandley Woodford Dianne K. Schulz Browntown Dennis L. Wirth Juda David K. Allen Terrance B. Dalton Teresa A. Ernst Mary V. Garner Curtis L. Gobeli Delores K. Lauper David L. Lehmann Lavern L. Nall Daniel Nankee Muscoda Robert J. Pluss Brian J. Reed Lee Rupnow Rodger J. Sack Sally J. Simpson Donna J. Sundy Sherry S. West

Various 1909 notes and local notices span health, law, and society

A collage of items recalls a Studebaker balance claim, Dr. C A Wood selling a Albany practice to Dr. J M Cox in Milwaukee fifty years ago today, Guadaloupe Island goats facing famine, Mrs. Pinney’s remains arriving, daylight saving end debates, a Green County teachers school plan, Dorcas club auto ride and picnic, first local strawberries, summer meat market hours, graduate Miss Marjorie Ann Marti’s nursing pin and duty start at Milwaukee County Hospital, and a band clinic led by Dr. James Neilson with local family attendances and school music lessons.

Guadaloupe Island San Diego F. Pinney Capt. Pinney G.A.R. Post Postville Congress Green County Board of Supervisors Dorcas Club Dallas Davis Meiil Marjorie Ann Marti Werner Marti 24Th St School of Nursing Milwaukee Clara Brauer R.N Marti Milwaukee County Hospital Steve Harold Hartwig Alvin Riese Richard Bell Monroe Ned Burkhalter Madison Nancy Anderson James Neilson LaBlanc Music Co

Purse of Brannen Buyout in 1899 Front Menus Harmonie Club Open

Seventy years ago on June 19 1899 Harry Goddard bought out James Brannen in the restaurant business. The Harmonie club planned to open the picnic season at the shooting park with Monroe Cornet band music. Monroe Military band also planned a social on Blakelys lawn to raise funds for band uniforms. Cold winter pests were killed, growers pleased while Paris green sales lagged. Attended Pet Show Floyd A Coplien Jr Coral Reef Pet Shop Chicago show runs June 8 9 10 as the largest yearly trade event.

Harry Goddard James Brannen Harmonie Club Shooting Park Monroe Cornet Band Monroe Military Band Blakely Paris Green Floyd A Coplien Jr Coral Reef 26Th Ave Chicago

Local students blend musical talents at band clinic

Local students joined 25 high school band members from the tristate area for a Platteville State University band clinic June 8 through 14. Attending Juda and Monroe participants included Terri Hale Patti Hartwig Linda Helland Dianne Kundert Julie Bagley Gail Dunwiddie Cynthia Miller Heidi Trotter Michael Waelti and Randy Miles.

Tristate Platteville State University Juda Monroe Terri Hale Patti Hartwig Linda Helland Dianne Kundert Julie Bagley Gail Dunwiddie Cynthia Miller Heidi Trotter Michael Waelti Randy Miles

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