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Newspaper
Monroe Evening Times
Location
Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Nov 06, 1968
Page
2
Subscription rates listed for Monroe by carrier and mail delivery in various counties and states. Office hours 8 30 a m to 5 p m with deadline notes and Illinois rates. Postal regulation compliance mentioned and telephone contact 325.
A Minnesota weekly column recounts a weekend of home chores delayed by a hospital visit for blood donation and a Packers game. The author jokes about painting the den, while noting deer hunting and ongoing exterior work, and cites Lester Goke's Conservation Comments on weeds and soil protection. Also mentioned: Jerry Briggs attending a John Deere School in Moline, Illinois, and Mrs Briggs working in Monroe.
Nov 6 1958 notes include Walter Ekum elected county surveyor in Monroe with four write in votes K Finley Barry becomes president of New Investors club Mrs Estelle North hired as a Green County nurse motorists warned against parking stall abuse by meter maids rather than police Nov 6 1948 recalls Truman victory stock market jitters John P Reynolds to participate in city manager form of government meeting Argyle American Legion buys 20 acre base ball diamond and recreation park Green County election battle partisan Presidential campaign coverage 1928 recalls Monroe voters tally 1795 by 2 pm Harry Larbacker hospitalized in Milwaukee Platteville game reaction and a 7 pound winter radish display by Fred Hartwig Herbert Hoover leading early election returns in New England and Texas
Fifty years ago today on November 6 1918 Wisconsin Republicans show a strong lead with Governor Philipp’s plurality estimated between 15000 and 40000. Nine Republicans and Milwaukee socialist Victor Berger win seats in Congress. Priv Allen Taylor 21 dies at Camp McArthur California. City council approves purchase of four acres from J B Treat for Greenwood Cemetery expansion. Germans evacuate Brussels per Belgian frontier report.
On November 6 1908 a farewell banquet was held for Rev Croke by 300 church members marking 20 years of service in Gratiot parish before his appointment to Shullsburg. Three students faced suspension for placing colors on the Freeport high school flagpole. University of Wisconsin dean of women states it proper for girls to cheer football players. Times Want Ad promotes low cost rent signs.
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