Editorial: How True It Is About Zander's Lake Trout
The piece extols stocking Rainbows in Zander's Lake after a drizzly opening weekend. Crowds of 100 plus fished from the dike while families, including a six year old learning to cast, enjoyed the spectacle and memory making. The author notes mixed views from purists and conservationists but affirms the value of the outing and the joy shared by children and parents.
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Zander’s
Green County
Marinette
Izaac Walton
Zander
Dad
Sauk County
Vicky Jacobson Rites Tomorrow
Vicky Jacobson eight daughter of Mr and Mrs Raymond D Jacobson Janesville died in a Madison hospital from injuries after running into a car near her home last Thursday. She was born in Monroe and a first grade pupil at Wilson school. Services set for 2 p.m. tomorrow at the Church of Christ. Friends may call at Overton Funeral Home tonight.
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Vicky Jacobson
Raymond D. Jacobson
Janesville
Madison
Monroe
Wilson School
Church of Christ Sunday School
Christian Endeavor
Kathleen
Pamela
Rayleine
Diane
David
Earl Wells
Hartford
Ill
Andrew Jacobson
Richland Center
Church of Christ
Overton Funeral Home
Mrs. Metzger Dies in Tacoma
J. R. Schesser travels to Tacoma, Wash., after the death of his mother Mrs. Frank Metzger, 86, who died Friday. Funeral held Monday. Mrs Metzger had lived in a Tacoma nursing home and recently was hospitalized. Survivors include sons J. R. Albany, Henry, and Walter of Tacoma. daughter Pearl died in 1947. one grandson noted.
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Albany
J. R. Schesser
Tacoma
Wash
Frank Metzger
Henry Detroit
Mich
O’harefield
Heinie
Detroit
Walter
Pearl
Cancer drive report from Monroe Township leads with totals
Mrs. Benkert reports cancer fund workers have completed solicitation in Monroe Township raising 152 dollars 25 cents. Volunteers listed include Mmes Alois Mayer William R Hartwig George Carpenter Merlyn West Joseph Denny Delbert Neuenschwander Robert Zach Norman Johnson Robert Babler Werner Vogel and Nathan Bechtolt.
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Cancer Fund
Monroe Township
Daniel Benkert
Mmes
Alois Mayer
William R. Hartwig
George Carpenter
Merlyn West
Joseph Denny
Delbert Neuenschwander
Robert Zach
Norman Johnson
Robert Babler
Werner Vogel
Nathan Bechtolt
Mrs. LBJ Receives Trailblazer Award for Beautification Efforts
Mrs Lyndon B Johnson is honored with the National Home Fashions League Trailblazer Award for her interest in highway beautification and environmental improvement in Dallas Texas. The notice also advertises dependable cars and daily classified ads for real bargain cars.
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LBJ
Dallas
Tex
Lyndon B. Johnson
National Home Fashions League
Brink's robbery gang hunted as last two are seized
FBI agents raid a tenement hideout to arrest the final two of an 11 man gang charged in the $1,218,211 Brink's robbery. The GOP criticizes Democrats for failing to stir a farm revolt.
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FBI
Brink
Republican National Committee
GOP
Monroe to host summer night softball by Glen Zilmer post
May 17 1946 announces Glen Zilmer post American Legion will sponsor night softball for Monroe amateurs this summer. Also reported Dixon cheese plant closure blamed on OPA price ceiling inequities.
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Monroe
Glen Zilmer Post American Legion
OPA
Borden Company
Dixon
Monroe shines at Mineral Point district music festival
Thirty years earlier on May 17 1936 Monroe steals the show at Mineral Point as local high school musical associations compete in their second Southwestern Wisconsin district music festival. Monroe escapes much of the violence a black storm had produced elsewhere in the vicinity.
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Monroe
Mineral Point
Beloit College Students Injured In Car Crash Near Roscoe
Two Beloit College students are injured when their car overturns near Roscoe Illinois. Meanwhile eighty four forest fires burn timber and cut over land across five northern Minnesota areas totaling more than 100000 acres.
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Beloit College
Roscoe
Ill
Minnesota
Monroe firm elects officers and starts stalling machinery
The new Monroe company elects officers and begins setup of machinery to commence operations immediately. The German government directs all consuls in America to ensure persons connected with Germany observe United States laws.
Local relief, railroad offer, and ancient mound found
On May 17 1906 readers note a local talent drive that raised funds for San Francisco earthquake victims. The Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul Railway offered one fare plus $2 round trip to St Paul and Minneapolis. An archeological team from Southern Methodist University and Northwestern State College reports an ancient Indian burial mound at Converse Louisiana tied to a once thriving community over 800 years ago.
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San Francisco
Chicago
Milwaukee and St. Paul
St. Paul
Minneapolis
Converse
Southern Methodist University
Northwestern State College
Mrs. Hannah M. Wilson 83 Dodgeville Resident Dies
Mrs Hannah M Wilson 83 longtime Dodgeville resident died Sunday after an extended illness at a hospital She was born in Dodgeville and with her husband farmed locally until his 1936 death Surviving are three daughters two sons 10 grandchildren and 18 great grandchildren Funeral services will be at Lulloff Funeral Home with calling after 3 p m today
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Dodgeville
Hannah M. Wilson
Hannah Rowe
James Wilson
John
Richland Center
Lulloff Funeral Home
May 17 History Highlights Through 1966 Era
On May 17 1864 Congress approved the Post Office money order system. Newark New Jersey was settled in 1666 by Connecticut company. New York Central formed in 1853. Truman seized the railroads in 1946. Britain cut armed forces in 1956. Kennedy on Canada visit in 1961. Johnson asked Congress to cut excise taxes in 1965.
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Newark
New Jersey
Connecticut
John Jay
New York Central
Harry S. Truman
Britain
John F. Kennedy
Canada
United States
Johnson
Congress
Air Force and Army say budget limits threaten missions
Washington reports the Air Force cannot fund any emergencies outside Vietnam under its 1967 proposal and the Army warns it may lack funds to complete operations for the rest of the current fiscal year.
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Washington
Air Force
Viet Nam
Army
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