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Newspaper

Monroe Evening Times

Location

Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

May 08, 1968

Page

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Hearing Stated On Utility Rates In Albany Village

A Public Service Commission hearing on proposed increased utility rates for Albany village water and sewer has been scheduled for 1 30 p m Tuesday May 28 in Room 404 Hill Farm State Office in Madison. The village faces additional sewage treatment and water extension and repairs while the Plans Commission and township board plan a common dump discussion and a special board meeting is set for May 20. A rezoning hearing for industrial use on agricultural land remains in agriculture production and road work constraints will limit Peckham road. The elimination of a hazardous dead elm tree is referred to the village for action and Campfire Land Co north of Sugar River Parkway agrees to widen the right of way. The 1967 financial report is referenced.

Albany Public Service Commission Hill Farm Madison Ruth Bly E. O. Killingstad Plans Commission Albany Township Board Kennedy Peckham Road W. K. Dehmer Campfire Land Co Sugar River Parkway

Monroe Student to Spend Junior Year in Germany

A Monroe High School graduate, Hans W. Bernet, member of the Bernet family of Monroe, is among 16 University of Wisconsin Madison students chosen for junior year study at Albert Ludwigs University in Freiburg Germany. Other students will study in England and France through the International Studies and Programs. Bernet, class of 1966, is expected to depart for Germany late in August per Dr. S. M. Riegel, assistant dean for study abroad.

Hans W. Bernet Werner C. Bernet 23Rd Ave Monroe University of Wisconsin, Madison Albert- Ludwigs University Freiburg Germany England France S. M. Riegel Bernet Monroe High School

City Council Reports Airport Funding and Paving Plan

Monroe city will pave a runway this fall with a 2000 foot length and 60 foot width instead of the planned 3000 by 75. The project will use about 31650 dollars in federal and municipal funds, with up to 22000 from the city and lighting financed partly by the Green County Pilots Association. An emergency repair to Well No 1 cost 5151.16 and electrolysis caused small holes in the shaft. Photos of all past mayors and aldermen are being prepared for framing at the Municipal Building. Municipal code updates are advancing with changes expected within a week.

Monroe Fred R. Simpson Simpson Green County Pilots Association Harold H. Snively Board of Public Works William J. Schmitz

Delegates Chosen for Boys State From Monroe Juda and Black Hawk

The Zilmer-Riley Post No. 4 American Legion in Monroe selects four delegates and one alternate for the Badger Boys State program at Ripon College June 15 through 22. Delegates include John Deininger and Tom Hefty from Monroe, with alternate Robert L. Skattum. Juda High School's Robert E. Severson. and Black Hawk High's David A. Moody. Selection rests with school faculty on citizenship, academics and activities. Deininger is active in athletics, FFA, bands, Student Council and more. Hefty participates in Student Council, Latin Club, bands, sports, and clubs.

Zilmer-Riley Post American Legion Monroe Badger Ripon College Legion Post Juda Black Hawk High School South Wayne Gratiot John Deininger Lloyd Deininger Route 2 Tom Hefty Roy Hefty Robert L. Skattum Juda High School Robert E. Severson Robert Severson Route 1 Black Hawk David A. Moody Ray Moody American Legion Posts Deininger FFA AFL Hefty

Tenth Street Closed For Road Work Here

Engineer Harvey Elmer announced that 10th Street will be closed today at the Illinois Central railroad tracks for work linked to the Highway 69 project. Construction on the highway is expected to resume next week.

Harvey Elmer 10Th St Illinois Central Railroad

Antique Show and Sale set for May weekend

The Monroe Kiwanis Club sponsors the 13th annual Antique Show and Sale at Turner Hall Friday May 10 through Sunday May 12. Hours are 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Friday and Saturday and 12 noon to 6 p.m. Harold H Gruenewald Elkhorn is show manager with co chairs William B Johnston and John McElhaney. OR OPEN HOUSING WHITEWATER City Council approves an equal opportunities ordinance including a strong open housing measure Tuesday night.

Monroe Kiwanis Club Turner Hall Harold H. Gruenewald Elkhorn William B. Johnston John McElhaney Whitewater Whitewater City

City officials back new Courteous Driver pledge program

Aldermen and Mayor join Monroe Chamber of Commerce in urging motorists to sign a seven point courtesy pledge. Red bumper stickers proclaim participation and curbside pickup is available at the chamber office. The program aligns with the state safe driving push urged by Governor Warren Knowles.

Orville R. Evans Monroe Chamber of Commerce Chamber Walter R. Ekum Warren Knowles

Daily Doggerel by Clair R. Munns

A brief verse notes Clair R. Munns as the author of a light poetic item. It highlights a friend who has a flair for words and can express something even when there is nothing to say. The tone is playful and appreciative of verbal skill.

Clair R. Munns

Dana Weis Leads in School Conservation Speaking Contest

Dana Weis of Monroe won first place in the school conservation program speaking contest held in the Agricultural Building. His talk on pollution advances him to the eight county competition with date and place to be announced. Second place went to Mark Siedschlag. Barbara Marty was an alternate, and special mentions went to Dave Quade Rocio Jaramillo Albert Strothman and Robert Coplien. The Culmination Days program runs across several schools starting Thursday with daily talks and awards.

Ollie Fine Evening Times Dana Weis James C. Weis Monroe Green County Soil Conservation District Myron Jeglum Mark Siedschlag Donald Siedschlag Monroe Evening Times Barbara Marty Dave Quade Monticello Rocio Jaramillo St. Vitor's School Albert Strothman Robert Coplien Monroe Junior High School Juda School

Hospital Week Opens Sunday at St. Clare Hospital

National Hospital Week runs May 12 at St. Clare Hospital under the theme Your Hospital People Caring for People. Sister M Wilfreda notes hospitals rely on nearly three staff per patient and highlights 200 job classifications from technicians to dietitians as essential to patient care.

St. Clare Hospital M. Wilfreda Wilfreda The American Hospital Association Florence Nightingale First Hospital Schools of Nursing

County Guidance Luncheon Planned for Monroe Friday

The Green County Guidance Clinic luncheon will be at noon Friday May 10 at the Swiss Colony Inn Rathskellar. It aims to update current functioning and future plans with invited lawyers doctors clergy law enforcement welfare school nurses and news media. Reservations urged by Thursday noon through the county nurses office or Mrs Barnard.

Monroe Green County Guidance Clinic Swiss Colony Inn Rathskellar Guidance Clinic Allan F. Barnard Barnard

Kennedy Opens Indiana Lead In Primary Fight

In Indiana Sen. Robert Kennedy won 42 percent of the vote, with Gov. Branigin second at 31 and Sen. McCarthy third. McCarthy claimed he remains front-runner and will run again next Tuesday in Nebraska as Kennedy eyes upcoming contests. A U S delegation heads to Paris for Vietnam peace talks with Hanoi, amid worries of North Vietnamese military activity. Saigon reports 2,002 Viet Cong and North Vietnamese killed over three days. curfew imposed west of the city. In Houston, a heart transplant patient, James B. Cobb of Alexandria, La., died eight hours after post procedure complications.

Indianapolis Ind Robert F. Kennedy White House Indiana New York Roger D. Branigin Hubert H. Humphrey Minnesota Eugene J. McCarthy McCarthy Kennedy Nebraska Washington U.S Paris Hanoi W. Averell Harriman North Vietnam Ha van Lao Xuang Thuy Saigon Houston Tex St. Luke's Episcopal Hospital James B. Cobb Alexandria

Three Monroe choruses to stage spring concert May 16

Monroe Junior and Senior High School choirs present a one hour spring concert directed by Jack Close. The High School Mixed Chorus performs nineteenth century works and pieces by Bortniansky Gounod Beethoven Brahms and Offenbach. The High School Chorus of eighteen girls performs selections by Verdi Mendelssohn Schumann Brahms plus songs from The Fantasticks. The Junior High Chorus of 105 seventh and eighth graders closes with varied choruses. Tickets available through chorus members.

Monroe Jack Close Bortniansky Gounod Beethoven Brahms Offenbach Verdi Mendelssohn Schumann

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Albany Village Hans Bernet Robert Seattum Keith Witte St. Victor's St. Victor’s St. Victor’s School Knights of Columbus Rose Anthony Patrick Connors Knights of Columbus of Ted Weiss Civil Defense Home and School Association Times Boys State Legion ASCS Green County AP News
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