Elections At a Glance Highlights From the 1969 Results
The Associated Press summarizes key 1969 races. Mayors include Carl B. Stokes winning in Cleveland as the first Black mayor of a major U.S. city and Richard G. Hatcher securing Gary Indiana. Philadelphia elected Arlen Specter’s defeat of Tate, Boston’s John White beating Hicks, Hartford’s Ann Uccello as first woman mayor, and Richard Lee winning New Haven. Kentucky and Mississippi governors and legislatures noted with party gains and historic milestones.
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Associated Press
Carl B. Stokes
Seth C. Taft
Cleveland
U. S
Richard G. Hatcher
Joseph Radigan
Gary
Ind
James H. J. Tate
Atty
Arlen Specter
Philadelphia
Kevin H. White
Massachusetts
Louise Day Hicks
Boston
Ann Uccello
Hartford
Conn
George B. Kinsella
Richard C. Lee
New Haven
Thomas J. D’alesandro III
Balltimore
Louie B. Nunn
Henry Ward
Kentucky
U S
John Bell Williams
Ruben Phillips
Mississippi
Virginia
William Ferguson Reid
Richmond
New Jersey
Industrial Park Land Sale Signals Swiss Colony Expansion
The Monroe City Council approved selling three city acres to the Swiss Colony at $1 000 per acre with an option on six more acres at $1 250 per acre for five years with annual payments. The deal fits long range plans for seven buildings over 15 years. The council also formed an eight member advisory committee to study sidewalks near Northside Grade School. Affected street closings on 7th Ave and Bar T Court were set for a Dec 19 public hearing. Public hearings on liquor license changes and transfers were scheduled, and other permits and licenses were approved. The meeting recessed to 5:30 p.m. for the 1968 budget debut.
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Monroe
Walter R. Ekum
New Northside
Arthur Roethe
Harris Gempler
Robert Eichorst
Freeman Mills
J. T
Duke) Etter
Harold Rufenacht
Joseph Conners
John MacInnis
10Th
7Th Ave
Bar-T Court
Eaton’s
11Th St
Jay H. Eaton
Gordon L
Bertha Wells
12Th Ave
Fourth in a Series Quality Teachers Important Factors
Monroe Junior High School Principal Lee Olsen reviews what defines quality teachers and how they shape effective learning. He notes clear objectives, daily reading blocks, interactive classrooms, and engaging activities across grades. He highlights the High School French class as an example of a supportive, flexible environment.
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Lee Olsen
Monroe
Board of Education
Treadmill
Daily Doggerel by Clair R. Munns portrays workers trapped in endless grind with vague success hopes. It notes constant effort, occasional breakthroughs, and inconsistent motivation. The verse reflects on perseverance amid faltering drive and unclear paths to achievement.
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Clair R. Munns
St. Victor’s Hosts Open School During Education Week
St. Victor’s School held an Open School event inviting parents to observe classes as part of Education Week. About 70 visits were scheduled. no classes Thursday and Friday to allow parent conferences from 1 to 4 30 and 6 30 to 9 p.m. Thursday and 11 30 a.m. to 4 30 p.m. Friday. Ten minute conferences are arranged for grades one through eight parents.
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St. Victor's School
Rosa Anthony
St. Victor’s
Area Woman Injured When Tractor Tip Over
Mrs David Siegel twenty rural Apple River was trapped beneath a tipping tractor while helping her husband pull another stuck in mud on the Sieg el farm. She suffered severe bruises and gasoline burns but no broken bones and was taken to Freeport Memorial Hospital. The accident happened around noon as they prepared to attend Charles Menzemen funeral in Galena.
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Charles Menzemen
Galena
Wisconsin Trade Delegation Arrives in Tokyo for Eight Day Visit
Governor Warren P. Knowles leads a Wisconsin trade delegation of over 50 business leaders arriving in Tokyo on Tuesday for an eight day stay to promote commerce and investment between Wisconsin and Japan.
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Japan
Tokyo
Warren P. Knowles
Wisconsin
Residents reminded of Moody Dance benefit
Belmont residents are urged to attend a Friday Nov 10 benefit dance at Belmont High School gymnasium to aid Paul Moody 29 who is paralyzed from August 30 after a traffic accident. The Moody family, from Chehalis Washington, has four children and was in town for a wedding when the crash occurred. The Country Kings will provide music including country western and Dixieland.
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Belmont High School
Paul Moody
Belmont
Moody
St. Clare Hospital
Moody's
Chehalis
Wash
Country Kings
Galena
Man Dies After Fall Inspecting Cars in Kenosha
Jack Dehn 53 of Kenosha died at a hospital after falling from the top of a railroad car where he inspected autos for American Motors Corp to ensure secure loading. He suffered fatal head injuries when he struck either a rail or a switchbox.
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Kenosha
American Motors Corp
Jack Dehn
Swiss Night Set at 8 P.M. in Turner Hall Saturday
The Swiss Mixed Chorus of Monroe meets Wednesdays in Turner Hall and teams with the Monroe Turn and Schwing Club annually for a public program named Swiss Night. The event, described as their only money making venture, starts at 8 p.m. Saturday in Turner Hall. The chorus, organized Feb 20 1963, has had Christian Garner as director since Feb 6 1966. five of 26 members are American born.
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Switzerland
Monroe
Turner Hall
Monroe Turn
Schwing Club
Navy
Edwin Schuetze
Christian Garner
Monticello
Bern
Mari Bei Bern
Canton Bern
Alfred Fuchser
New Glarus
Edward Bregenzer
John Herman
Rachael Dwyer
Anna Trickel
Gottlieb
Gregor
George) Brandli
Bregenzer
John D. Elliott
Fritz Messmer
Gottlieb Brandli
Wisconsin Supreme Court justice to speak at Monroe Aerie banquet
Justice Robert W. Hansen of Milwaukee will address Monroe Aerie No. 2651 on Sunday November 12 at a banquet honoring local high school athletes and presenting the Liberty Under Law award to Police Sgt. Ervin L. Goecks. The event includes a program at 8 p.m. with Judge Hansen delivering the speech and presentation.
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Wisconsin Supreme Court
Robert W. Hansen
Milwaukee
Monroe Aerie
Ervin L. Goecks
Samuel A. Remus
Aerie
Goecks
The
Eagles
Liberty Under Law
World Community Day Event Set in Monroe Friday
Rev Charles L Geral of Paynette Methodist Church will speak at Grace Lutheran Church for World Community Day on Friday Nov 10 at 2 p.m. The program promotes world peace with a Vietnam aid collection and a tea to follow led by Grace Lutheran Church Women and area church groups.
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Charles L. Geral
Methodist Church of
Paynette
Grace Lutheran Church
Gerol
Pepin
Poynette
United Church Women
National Council of Churches
Roger Blane
Daren Friedricks
Irvin Brekke
Mabel Greenwald
Sam Boyd
Dennis Streiff
New Glarus
Boyd Atkinson
Albany
J. J. Zimmerman
Brodhead
LeRoy Peterson
Juda
Tower Falls at Sound Park in Wakefield After Fire
After more than fifty years the old forest fire tower in Sound Park, Wakefield, collapses following arson. Fire crews investigate the blaze and determine the tower was set ablaze.
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Wakefield
Mass
Sound Park
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Winifred Frantz
James Hanna
East School
Allan Holtshopple
River City
Monroe Junior High
Jack Close
Jim Tertin
Paul Goetz
Robert Baumann
Chris Barth
Times
Schultz Pharmacy
17Th Ave
Montgomery Ward
10Th St
Frank Meyer
Janesville
Bruni-Miller
Richard Fernstaedt
8Th St
First National Bank
Charles L. Phillips
Park and Recreation Department
South Central
Happy
Sgt. Goecks
Remus
Hansen
Milwaukee County Board of Judges
Justice Hansen
World Community Services
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