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Newspaper
Monroe Evening Times
Location
Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Mar 21, 1968
Page
2
Monroe Evening Times lists its 2nd class status and founding date, names Emery A Odell and press associations, and outlines subscription rates for city, Wisconsin and Illinois counties, office hours, and phone number.
A tribute recalls Jerome H. Schwaiger and H. L. Sickinger, two Monroe civic leaders, noting Schwaiger’s 31 years as police chief and Sickinger’s eight years heading the fire department. The piece links their departure to memories of early city life and honors the service of a generation. It also lists estate notices and local police fines from 1948.
March 21 1918 marks the anniversary with officials urging Green County farmers to take advantage of upcoming programs and opportunities tied to the milestone. Local leaders emphasize support and potential benefits for agricultural work.
The New Glarus High School forensics team Silvan Disch Emily Rindy Petra Streiff and Wendy Yaeger will compete at the district contest in Plattville on Saturday March 23 coached by Mrs. Lois Haack. They earned A ratings at the sub district contest held March 12 at Brodhead.
A free screening of Script For Scandinavia at 7 30 p m on Wednesday March 27 in the Rothskeller Room at the Swiss Colony Inn Monroe introduces the Scandinavian Friendship Tour sponsored by AAA Wisconsin Division World Wide Travel The July 15 to August 5 itinerary covers Norway Sweden and Denmark Travel from the United States begins with a Scandinavian Airlines jet to Bergen Norway Then continues by chartered ship and river steamer Residents may reserve by returning the AAA coupon or contacting Beloit World Travel office at 431 Park Ave Beloit Delivyn M Brandenburg a former Monroe businessman filed bankruptcy in Madison court He lists as plumber and farmer with assets 61125 48 and liabilities 148673 62
Judge Elmer and others face probation and jail terms for traffic offenses and bad checks. Real estate transfers include Millie Elmer Estate to Edward Becker and Ruth Fritz to Kenneth Chapin among multiple parcels in Monroe, Cadiz and surrounding townships. Public notices show sales and estate dealings across several townships and the Housing Authority transfer to Swiss Community Facilities, Inc.
Miss Lois FE Jacobs daughter of Mr and Mrs Edgar Jacobs of 1221 12th Ave earned a Master of Science in nursing from Marquette University College of Nursing in January ending the first semester of 1967 68. A 1948 Monroe High School graduate she previously trained at Madison General Hospital School and earned a BS in Nursing at Marquette in 1961. She taught nursing at Milwaukee County General Hospital after earlier stints at St Clare Hospital.
Ten years ago on March 21 1958 forecaster F M Ties of Brodhead admitted an extra prediction misfire as a freak snowstorm swept through the region. The page notes Mother Nature bending forecasts with unexpected snowfall yesterday.
Final reports on a recent pancake supper were given by Martin Hutzel and David Dein inger at the Green County Law Enforcement Association meeting at the Green County Jail. Proceeds will fund rifle range upkeep and improvements. Clinton Blackbourn will work with Sheriff and committees to advance range plans. Sheriff Roy Vetterli cautioned about traveling salesmen. Undersheriff Duane Youngblood outlined the new motorcycle law effective in April. An annual banquet for members and spouses is set for April 16 at Robbie's Yodel Club New Glarus, with a guest speaker. Refreshments were provided to over 50 attendees.
Karen Leone Bregenzer of Monroe earns her wings with Frontier Airlines and will be based in Denver serving flights across Colorado, Arizona and New Mexico. She is the daughter of Mr and Mrs Walter Bregenzer and a Monroe High School graduate class of 1960.
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