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Newspaper

Monroe Evening Times

Location

Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

Sep 01, 1950

Page

31

Swiss Cheese Invasion Delights Washington Delegation

A Green County wheel of Swiss cheese, 176 pounds, rolled into Washington on May 19 sparking a tasting spectacle. Ohio and Wisconsin delegations vied in a no vote yet won hearts as diners ate the cheese amid yodeling and Alpine horn. Officials agreed nothing like it had happened before and likely would not again.

Green County Washington Capitol Wisconsin Congress Minneapolis Ohio Times Lawrence “H. Smith Congressional John W. McSweeney Monroe Cheese Day D.A. Crandall Pg Day Rodney O. Kittelsen Otto Anderegg New Glarus J.jacob Tschudy E.C. Hamilton the Times Rudy Burkhalter Betty Kneubuehl Nev Glarus Rayburn House Senate Noone Sam Rayburn U.S Lawrence H. Smith Racine McCormack John McSweeney

Two Big Cheese Days In Prohibition Era Highlighted

The article notes that the 1923 and 1928 Cheese Days occurred during prohibition, years when alcohol was illegal. Despite the dry era, these events drew large crowds and were as lively as in wetter seasons.

Uncle Sam

Swiss cowbells charm Green county dairy herds

Genuine Swiss cowbells hang from the necks of Holstein and Brown Swiss cows in Green county as a lasting country custom. The article notes there aren’t 39 asps for the herds to hide behind, implying a humorous contrast with potential dangers.

Green County

Remaining favorite dances in the county old-time scene

The polka, schottische and the rapid Swiss waltz remain the county’s favorite old-time dances as residents celebrate traditional dances and guardians of local culture.

Een County

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