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Newspaper
Monroe Evening Times
Location
Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Oct 14, 1964
Page
9
Hal Boyle recalls mid century habits and social customs with nostalgic anecdotes. He notes button hooks, Jolson’s fame, measles ice cream and trolley rides, sawdust floors in shops, butchers with straw hats, open touring cars, fears of the devil, Saturday Night culture, icemen signs, and other era markers.
Local reader seeks to liquidate extra farm gear and livestock in Monroe Wisconsin. Quick cash offered for tractors, tillage tools, fencing, feed, cattle, hogs, chickens, hay, and associated farming supplies. Space available for short notices with contact details.
New York reports outline how a GM strike, if prolonged, risks a wider economic hit. Production slowdowns ripple to steel, suppliers, transportation, and auto dealers. Forecasters expect some loss to be made up later, but longer work stoppage could trigger broader cost pressures and bargaining alarms in steel and other industries.
The warning argues hourly that price increases must come now if costs rise, though inflation remains a topic of debate. It notes growing unease as costs tighten margins while referencing ancient European beliefs showing mistletoe as a cure for ulcers.
The Albany couple Mr and Mrs Walter Reasa were honored at the Attica Community Center for their 25 years of marriage from Oct 12 1939. Elaine Schlittler and Walter Reasa wed at the Schlittler home with Rev Burdon officiating. A buffet dinner and gifts marked the event with many relatives and friends attending. Deep diving seals of Antarctica can remain submerged for up to 28 minutes.
Mrs George Archer, Beloit, First District junior vice president, inspected Cecil Jones VFW Post Auxiliary in Palmer Hall. Mrs Grace Clickner, district historian, visited with companions. Two new members initiated as the president presided. Officials reported on committees and fundraisers with plans for a Halloween and Veterans Day events.
Guy A. Lutz, director of the Census Bureau regional office at St. Paul, announced that the October Current Population Survey will for the first time include questions on three and four year old children enrolled in nursery schools and kindergartens. Previously the fall survey gathered data on ages 5 to 34. this year the survey extends to age 34 due to rising numbers of young children in schools.
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