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Newspaper
Monroe Evening Times
Location
Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Oct 29, 1968
Page
1
Tarr task force approves a plan to let municipalities annex unincorporated territory without voter referenda. The recommendation aims to curb growth of substandard areas around cities by adjusting municipal boundary rules.
Walter Engelke principal of Nakoma Grade School Madison will speak to Monroe Kiwanis Club at noon Thursday in the VFW Club on The International Year for Human Rights. Nominations for officers close and voting on by laws will be held with a slate including William Park Bert Bacon and others. Mayor Walter Ekum and Gary Hessel will participate with the attendance prize and invocation.
Albany Juda and Brodhead school boards push CESA 15 and 17 to study a six district consolidation in Green County rather than a three school merger. They fear smaller scale saves may collapse tax support and prompt withdrawals, with boundary freezes discussed to curb exodus.
August H. Burgi of Monroe received applause from Green County Ag Chest members for his work on the World Food Expo promotion. He reported county representation at Madison including dairy queens, cheese samples and a chalet booth. Frautschy praised Burgi’s 200 hours of labor and booth construction. About $1,000 was spent and returns slightly over $1,000. A Don Simler scholarship was approved with more to come. vocational instructors attended for info on farm course scholarships.
Daily Doggerel notes moral caution as the speaker warns the wicked world its end is near. The verse urges self respect and timely correction before consequences arrive.
Parks and Recreation reminds parents that Friday is the deadline to enroll children in the Playtime winter program for preschoolers age four. Registration closes at 5:00 p.m. on Friday November 1 at the Community Center, with sessions beginning November 11 for one group and November 15 for another.
The State Natural Resources Department faces a petition from Citizens Natural Resources Association seeking a ban on DDT use to control Dutch elm disease. The petition argues DDT pollutes water and requests a ruling on applicability of existing law to this case, naming 16 cited users and calling for statewide prohibition.
Allen J. Reed announces the complete list of Green County 4-H award winners for 1968 honored at area achievement programs. Seniors include Larry Hart and Karen Witt among others across Automotive, Beef, Clothing, Dairy, Dogs, Electricity, Foods, Nutrition, Garden, Jolly Juniors, Home Furnishings, Home Grounds, Horses, and more with multiple clubs listed.
The text contrasts schedules and nightlife with early rising editors, exploring Mexican culture. It notes siesta like climate, Mexican musicians the Miachis in Mexico City, and dining spots offering global flavors with a shrimp dinner ending at the Del.
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