Monroe Evening Times Postal Filing Notice
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Monroe, Wisconsin
Congress
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Newspaper
Monroe Evening Times
Location
Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
May 25, 1966
Page
2
Governor Knowles backs accelerated highway plan across Wisconsin
Editorial argues for an accelerated highway program as essential to modernize state roads and save lives now. It praises Gov. Warren Knowles for taking a strong, sometimes unpopular stance, noting party divisions but endorsing a shared goal of a better statewide highway system.
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Warren Knowles
Milwaukee
Wisconsin
Monroe
North
Green County
GOP
Knowles
Gov. Knowles
Memorial Day Observance Set In Orangeville
Memorial Day exercises sponsored by Ewert Kline Post No. 720 of the American Legion will be held Sunday May 29 at 2 p.m. at the Legion Home with Rev. Howard Leach as principal speaker. Scouts and other groups are urged to parade, with children under 12 carrying wreaths for veteran markers. Citizens urged to display the U S flag.
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Orangeville
Times
Ewert Kline Post
American Legion
Elwyn Mains
Mains
Legion
Howard Leach
Cedarville
Legion Home
Milton College music grant awarded in 1936
A Milton College music grant of eight hundred dollars is announced for De lores A. Marti. Officials in Washington review postman routes for a potential invitation to Moscow for a Joint Chiefs of Staff visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milton College
Delores A. Marti
Washington
Moscow
Milwaukee Road depot to close during national rail strike
On May 25 1946 Monroe residents learn the Milwaukee Road depot will lock its doors this afternoon and reopen once the nationwide rail stoppage ends. The Army Air Transport Command starts handling long distance mail by the ton with other services ready for duty if required.
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Milwaukee Road
Monroe
Army
Air Transport Command
Armed Services
Government to aid fight to uproot and destroy the black legion
Thirty year old report recalls a government push to curb the Black Legion as of May 25 1936. A Monroe 15 year old boy was accidentally shot in the right chest by a .22 shell and listed as not critical at Deaconess Hospital.
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Black Legion
Monroe
Deaconess Hospital
Stills seized near capitol as raids crack down
A dry raiding squad captures seven stills near the Washington capitol. Monroe High School fills three teaching vacancies, completing the staff for the upcoming term.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Capitol
Monroe High School
Confession in Aurora Murder Case At Age Nineteen
A 19 year old man confesses to the murder of his 16 year old sweetheart in her Aurora Illinois home. Separately Sir Roger Casement and Daniel J Batley are captured while attempting to smuggle arms into Ireland and indicted for high treason.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aurora
Ill
Sir Roger Casement
Daniel J. Batley
Ireland
Romney Announces Bid for Third Term as Governor
Michigan Governor George Romney announces he will seek a third term. A strong November victory would raise his profile for the 1968 Republican presidential race.
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Lansing
Mich
Michigan
George Romney
Romney
Railroad Worker Struck and Killed at Freeport
An Illinois Central railroad employee was killed when he was run over by a train in Freeport. The accident occurred while the worker was on or near the tracks, prompting an investigation by authorities and the railroad.
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Illinois Central Railroad
Freeport
Mt. Horeb Youths To Receive Degrees
Three Mt. Horeb youths are among 296 Platteville State University June graduates. Rosalie Skalet majors in music with English minor and will earn a BSc in Secondary Education. Harold Aavang majors in Industrial Education with Art minor and earns a BSc in Secondary Education. Marie Wittwer, Verona, majors in Speech with English minor and earns a BSc in Secondary Education.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
MT. Horeb
Platteville State University
Roasalie Skalet
Steve Skalet
Harold Aavang
LaVerne Aavang
Marie Wittwer
Fredrick Wittwer
Verona
J C Sanford Named Assistant Manager at Thorp Prairie du Chien
James C. Sanford has been named assistant manager of the Thorp Finance Corporation office in Prairie du Chien. He previously worked at Thorp offices in Monroe and Platteville and attended Richland Teachers College and La Crosse State University. Dial 325-5101 for Adtaker now.
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James C. Sanford
Thorp Finance Corporation
Prairie du Chien
Sanford
Thorp
Monroe
Platteville
Ed Richland Teachers College
la Crosse
Red Carpet Thanks for Local Coverage in Monroe
Mig Figi expresses gratitude to Larry Lindgren and all behind the scenes for excellent Monroe coverage before and after a recent appearance. She thanks them on behalf of her mother and brother and his wife for the hometown red carpet treatment.
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Larry Lindgren
Monroe
Petition drive seeks petitioners amid potential opposition
The notice urges careful subject knowledge for those starting petitions and warns of opposition. It invites others to contact Miss Kathi Snook at 1601 Stark St, Wausau, Wisconsin 54401 if they are considering a similar effort and want guidance.
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Kathi Snook
Stark St. Wausau
Wis
The Way They Feel Poem From Viet Nam Service
A poem sent by SP4 James F. Schmerse from Viet Nam reflects how many soldiers feel. He mentions a three year service and a July 7 return, with duty at 66th MP Co Guard APO 96238. He recalls time in Bangkok and praises the country.
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Viet Nam
James F. Schmerse
APO
San Francisco
Calif
James
Bangkok
Thailand
Schmerse
Chester Schmerse
Monroe
Farewell Note From Mrs Betteridge in Chicago
Mrs A H Betteridge of Pretoria South Africa thanks Monroe Madison and Darlington readers for their kindness during her visit. She credits Mrs Ella J Bell for introductions and says she will return one day, signing off with warm appreciation.
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Chicago
London
South Africa
Monroe
Madison
Darlington
Ella J. Bell
A. H. Betteridge
Pretoria
Battle Boy Becomes One With The Rain
In blood and pain a soldier recalls family and home as he lies wounded. He imagines rain washing away death while his comrades mourn and the world seems to drift far from the hearth he loves. The poem ends with a wish for rain to erase the pain.
High School Petition Urges Immediate Viet Nam Negotiations
A group of students at Wausau Senior High School proposes a petition calling for immediate negotiations involving all parties in Vietnam to plan an orderly withdrawal of U.S. troops as soon as possible. They invite others to start similar petitions in schools and cities aiming to send them to President Johnson.
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Wausau Senior High School
Viet Nam
Wausau
United States
Johnson
Plans for Swiss Day at Green County Fair in 1960
Sixty years ago on May 25 1960 plans were set for a Swiss day at the Green County fair with Thursday dedicated to the event. The notice describes organizers arranging activities and attractions to showcase Swiss culture during the fair week.
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Green County Fair
War Poem Written by 66th MP Co Soldier in Quảng Nam
A Vietnam era battlefield reflection from a member of the 66th Military Police Company near Quinhon. The speaker recalls the shock of war and the loss of life, expressing guilt, grief, and the sense that peace and war clash. The piece ends with the realization that fear and pain may never return.
Memorial Day Speaker Selected for Belville Program
George Harb Dane County Board member will be main speaker at Belville Memorial Day service May 30 in the village park. Parade starts 9 30 a m from the grade school to the park. If rain the program moves to the junior high gym at the high school per American Legion Auxiliary.
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Belleville
George Harb
Dane County
American Legion Auxiliary
Classified ads bring buyers and sellers together
Classified ads connect buyers, renters, and sellers seeking matches. Cupid style postings invite local readers to meet, trade, or rent through concise notices.
Belleville Eyes Faculty Changes for 1966 67
Belleville high school lists multiple faculty changes for the 1966 67 term. Barbara Hathaway resigns from Business Education, to be replaced by Judy Cramer, a University of Wisconsin graduate who taught at Pulaski last year. Ann Hamilton will replace Home Economics. she graduates from Wisconsin this June. Elementary staff openings include transfers and retirements with several resignations and new hires.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Belleville
Belleville High School
Barbara Hathaway
Judy Cramer
Lyn Sills
Elizabeth Fletcher
Pearl Johnson
Mary Clark
Jean Scott
Emmy Lou Miller
Miller
University of Wisconsin
Madeline Stuessy
ESEA
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