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Newspaper
Monroe Evening Times
Location
Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
May 20, 1969
Page
10
Northwest region partly sunny to mostly cloudy with a cooler day and frost tonight. Wednesday will be mostly sunny and cool with highs in the 50s and lows in the 30s. Notable obituaries include Mrs. Ben Culver, 83 of Platteville, and Henry L. Schulz, 81 of Belmont.
Chicago markets show hogs mostly lower with specific weight ranges and steady to higher sow prices, cattle trading with various yield grade slaughter steer data and heifer prices, no sheep. Butter eggs and Wisconsin cheddar cheese markets listed with price ranges, and a 17 month old patient Gina Mitchell is hospitalized in St. Clare Hospital for tests and observation.
Three accidents occurred in Monroe reported to police yesterday. Kathleen Mayer’s parked car on 17th Avenue was struck by an unknown vehicle between 1:00 and 3:10 pm, causing moderate damage. A Lanz Sheet Metal truck on 21st Street was struck sometime Saturday by an unknown vehicle, causing minor damage. A city truck on Route 3 collided with Hollie Pickett’s car at 11:24 am, causing minor damage. James Flint was taken to St. Clare Hospital by Albany police for tests after illness.
A column of Dear Abby letters traces domestic tensions. Topics include ironing an undershorts routine, a dress making dispute, gifting etiquette for an 80th birthday, and a reader urging reflection on marital intimacy. The tone stays practical and probing for guidance.
Births list includes Mr. and Mrs. Schneeberger Albany daughter. Mr. and Mrs. Kummer New Glarus son. Mr. Hodgson Horeb son. Mr. Crabb Mt. Horeb daughter. Medical and Surgical lines name numerous new arrivals and dismissals across Wisconsin facilities.
The Green County Young Republicans meet in the Circuit Court Room at 7 30 p m with Ed Nelson of Milwaukee speaking on youth involvement in politics. Bob Roth of Ripon College YR and past leaders attend. New county officers will be elected and a business meeting follows the talk.
Within days 225 sophomores contributed 149.60 to support Wisconsin Badger Camp, securing two acres of land and a campership for a disabled participant. The funds were counted at a bank with a machine, while teachers and Jaycee chairman Wayne Stroessner coordinate the project. Mary Classen, daughter of C J Classen, joined a Green County Youth Group aiding MR program and attended a state Youth MR meeting in Eau Claire.
The article lists barbecues preparations with committee chairs and members. Publicity co chairs Dave Smith and Lee Fernstaedt plus others. pit construction led by Gene O Bel with a large crew. cockers and turner chaired by Jerry Coplien. seasoning and picnic led by Floyd Weeks. salad led by Skip Brennan. food service chaired by Dave Ambler. clean up led by Nate Bloom and assistants.
A columnist traces rumors around a supposed Monroe murder, noting a lone organizer’s pre arrangements and flights, an attorney’s cursory checks, and police efforts. Reports of snakes and a missing corpse persist despite officials denying any murder, with locals debating the tale.
The Women of the Moose will elect officers on Wednesday May 21 from 7 30 to 8 p m. The regular meeting will follow.
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