Memoirs of a Revolutionary War Soldier John Thompson
Excerpt from John Thompson’s memoirs detailing his 1776 to 1778 service in the Fourth Virginia Regiment under John Mortain. He recalls forced drafts, hardships, marching with worn shoes, hunger, and engagements with British forces, plus reflections on liberty costing effort and sacrifice. Thompson notes his birth in 1759, death in 1826, and burial near Ripley, Ohio.
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John Fernan
John Thompson
Thompson
Virginia
John Mortain
Delaware River
Washington
Trenon
Brown County
Ripley, O
Cpl. Thompson
Alaskan Centennial Missing One Reindeer
In Fairbanks Alaska during the centennial exposition one reindeer escaped from the outdoor zoo. The animal leaped an eight foot barrier, crossed the Chena River and vanished into nearby residential areas as night fell.
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Fairbanks
Alaska
Chena River
Jerome Muenich Wins 36th American Legion Award
Jerome Muenich named recipient of the 36th annual American Legion award. Nancy Burgy receives Kiwanis driving award. City treasurer’s office venue relocated from Eu Hotel annex to 1422 11th Street.
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Jerome Muenich
American Legion
Nancy Burgy
EU- Hotel
11Th T
Monroe High's Largest Class Ties Three Valedictorians
The Monroe high school class of 1947, the largest in its history with 123 graduates, also features three valedictorians Mildred Rieder Mary Timm and Henry Wiemann marking a special milestone for the district.
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Monroe High Schools
Mildred Rieder
Mary Timm
Henry Wiemann
30 Years Ago Today May 29 1937 County 4H Members Reported
In 1937 the county counted 527 4H club members. George F. Burdick began service as a postal employee, later leaving the route as Route 5 was discontinued and merged with Route 1 and the Clarno route.
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George F. Burdick
Clarno
Virgil Winsher Hospitalized After Car Rollover
A crash east of the city on new concrete leaves Virgil Winsher with a broken arm and five others bruised. The accident occurred as the vehicle rolled over on the roadway. Rev G H R Kershaw speaks on How To Live at the high school event.
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Virgil Winsher
Rev
G. H. R. Kershaw
Smallpox Cases Reported in Monroe
Fifty years ago today on May 29, 1917 three new smallpox cases are reported in Monroe. Burdette Durst, son of W. A. Durst of Minneapolis formerly of Monroe, prepares to sail for Europe to join the ambulance corps.
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Monroe
Burdette Durst
W. A. Durst
Minneapolis
Europe
Dentists Death and City Talks of Lighting Plant
60 Years Ago Today May 29 1907 Dr E E Rust popular dentist dies The City Council and Water Commission hold a joint meeting to discuss building an electric lighting plant with the waterworks cooperation and plans for the future.
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E. E. Rust
City Council
Water Commission
Community Letter Calls for Teacher Accountability
A reader urges reflection on teacher performance and district leadership. The letter criticizes some educators and school boards for lacking discipline, demanding higher standards, and ensuring student initiative through diligent hiring and evaluation.
The Mailbag Dent as They Were with Classmates
The letter argues teachers must be firm yet gentle and prepared, criticizing those who belittle staff or students. It condemns discussing wages in class and urges dedication, noting a teacher shortage but a greater need for committed educators to build character and future society.
Vintage Auto Roamers Visit as Yester Year Club Guests
The Vintage Auto Roamers and Yester Year Auto Club toured town last weekend. Police stopped them for a court summons playfully as reporters watched. They thanked Cheese Days Inc for Swiss cheese samples and later visited a museum.
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The
Cheese Days Inc
Remarkable Picnic Dinner in Wisconsin Hosts Receive Visitor Praise
Mrs. Don Jesseman of North Aurora Illinois thanks Wisconsin hosts for a superb picnic dinner in Fox River Valley. She praises the town and countryside and notes plans to visit again if not returning to the White Mountains. Special thanks to Sherman Hodgson for planning the trip.
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Fox River
Illinois
White Mountains
New Hampshire
Wisconsin
Don
Gladys) Jesseman
North Aurora
Ill
P.S
Sherman Hodgson
Memorial Day appeals for cancer society gifts in Green County
Memorial Day messages urge Wisconsin residents touched by cancer to honor the dead with gifts to the Green County Unit of the American Cancer Society. Memorial Chairman Mrs. Robert Gressman notes gifts aid life and hope, with mailers available at local funeral homes and banks.
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Wisconsin
Green County
Robert Grossman
Albany
American Cancer Society
Robert Gressman
Fracas Erupts Between Jews and Arab Protests in New York
Jews marching for Israel clash with Arab counterdemonstrators in New York. Spitting, jeering, and thrown eggs and shoes mark the confrontation as tensions rise amid the Middle East crisis.
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New York
Israel
Middle East
Mrs. Kittleson Taken by Death
Mrs. Truman Kittleson, 79, of 1315 20th St., Monroe, died unexpectedly at 10 35 a.m. in St. Clare Hospital after a recent readmission. Born Ethel Root in Brooklyn Township on Aug 8, 1887, she married Truman Kittleson in Freeport on June 7, 1906. She was active in Grace Lutheran Church Monroe and Albany Lutheran Aid. Burial in Greenwood Cemetery, Monroe, with services at Stnessy Funeral Home conducted by Rev. R A Nowland. She is survived by her husband two daughters two brothers three grandchildren and four great grandchildren.
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Truman Kittleson
20Th St
Monroe
St. Clare Hospital
Kittleson
Albany
Ethel Root
Brooklyn Township
Plin H
Ellen Crompton Root
Brooklyn
Freeport
Grace Lutheran Church of
Albany Lutheran Church
Albany Lutheran Aid Society
Sugar River Homemakers
Nathan B
Helen) Coplien
Herbert H
Pauline) Goecks
Robert Root
Ray
Ace
Irene) Boode
Evansville
Stnessy
R. A. Nowland
Orfordville
Classified Ads Solve Daily Problems for Thousands
Read by thousands, the classified ads help residents fix everyday needs and locate services. Listings span jobs, housing, sales, and personal notices, offering practical options and quick results for communities.
Mrs. LaVina Royce 85 Dies in Beloit Hospital
Mrs. LaVina Elmira Royce age 85 died yesterday in a Beloit hospital after a long illness. She was born LaVina Rabyer in Plymouth Township and married William Royce in 1909 who died in 1953. Survived by two sons Lloyd of Avalon and Leslie of Beloit, three grandchildren, and three great grandchildren. Funeral at Plymouth Methodist Church with calling hours at Silverthorn Newcomer Funeral Home in Orfordville 7 to 9 p.m. tomorrow.
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Orfordville
LaVina Elmira Royce
Beloit
LaVina Rabyer
Plymouth Township
William Royce
Lloyd
Avalon
Leslie
Plymouth Methodist Church
Silverthorn-Newcomer Funeral Home
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Land
Emery A Odell
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Stephenson
Jo Davies
Winnebago
Editorial
Delaware
Delaware and the Other Part Down Some Distance. I Was With Gen. Washingon
Lady Washington
Zeegt
E. H. Mund
Citizens Loan
16Th Ave
Mrs. Kittleson
Circuit
Green County Board of Supervisors
Cc. S. Pierce
Ray E. Kundert
Mrs. Royce
Grandpa
Walgreen Agency
Bower Zight
Ccompeany
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