Editorial Roundup Of The Week In Monroe Wisconsin
A column recaps a week of local signals in Monroe Wisconsin. It notes Carl Sandburg on exclusivity, a political plug for Bob Hahn, reactions to a new fire siren, readers’ Alps style criticism, a sparsely attended manpower meeting, salary jokes for Daily Doggerel writer Clair Munns, and city officials juggling UNESCO Day and UN Day mail volumes. Additional items include parade scenes with candidate Madie Stauffacher, zoning changes for a franchise motorcycle shop, reflections on voters and politicians, a Swiss wrestling challenge, Assemblyman Paul Alfonsi’s fate, Bill Bruce’s family news, a comical mix up about a long ago baby, and staff political maneuvering for primary races. The piece also mentions vandalism during Labor Day weekend, deer season debate, and veterans’ extensions in Legion membership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl Sandburg
Rev. Plymire
Bob Hahn
Hahn
Siren
Helen Zimmerli
Switzerland
Alps
Clair Munns
Doggerel
Monroe
U.N
Unesco
Madie Stauffacher
Assembly
Gratiot
John Marty
Browntown
Hans Jaeggi
Paul Alfonsi
Wisconsin
Bill Bruce
Industrial Combustion
Marco
Werner Schuetz
Rock Valley
Schuetz
Dina Speich
Pias
Safety Council
Bob Hahlen
Legion
Washington
Clarence Benkett
Vote results lead with Wiley over Davis in county races
Ten years ago on September 12 1956 Jordan reports first precinct results Wiley defeats Rep Davis in a heated race Humbel and Stauffer win county contests Miss Ellen Rubi earns graduate scholarship Suburb allergy noted Hal Boyle column County fire prevention poster contest planned
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jordan First Precinct
Wiley
Davis
Humbel
Stauffer
Ellen Rubi
Allergy Grips
Hal Boyle
Meat shortage worries St Clare on Sept 12 1946
Twenty years ago today on September 12 1946 St. Clare officials expressed concern over a meat shortage. A. Oldenhauer former Army Lt Col spoke at a Kiwanis luncheon. Pvt. William Hatwell arrived home last evening. Albert W. Geiger received Knights Templar Degree at a special Commandery meeting. Brooklyn homecoming honored service veterans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Clare
Oo. A. Oldenhauer
Army
Kiwanis
William Hatwell
Albert W. Geiger
Knights of Templar
Brooklyn
30 Years Ago Today Santumt- retang 30 Years Ago Today
Sheriff Faeser said a bloodhound search this morning found few clues in the break in at the Frank Christopher store. Fred Good is temporary commander of the World War Veterans. Turner Hall Drive opened. Merlin Babler was struck by lightning while unhitching a team.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred W. Faeser
Frank Christopher
Fred Good
Turner Hall Drive
Merlin Babler
Monroe Auto Company Announces Price Reduction on Whip Pets
A 1926 item notes Monroe Auto Company offering a price cut on Whip pets. Other items mention an army semi rigid airship flight from St. Louis to Virginia, Mr and Mrs Robert Rote visiting Brown Town, Arlie Frost's return after racing season, and a youth who died in a stream near Mt Pulaski after becoming mired and unable to escape while herding cattle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monroe Auto Company
St. Louis
Virginia
Robert Rote
Browntown
Arlie Frost
Mt. Pulaski
50 Years Ago Today Headlines in 1916 Theater Theft
Reports say a boy stole $2,425 from a theater cash roll, chief Blunt nearly had a heart attack as the youth handed it over. Elkhorn saloon keepers riot over license refusals. A woman loses control in an automobile crash. New St Victors School is dedicated with ceremony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chief Blunt
Elkhorn
New St. Victors School
Woman in York Kills Her Child in 60 Years Ago Note
A 60 year old York incident marks the death of a five year old child amid a described murder by a woman. The piece mentions evangelist Scoville with 451 converts and a local election proposal to raise liquor license fees from 200 to 350 or 500 dollars. Bank offers 3 percent savings. Classified ads encourage buyers and sellers to place notices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
York
Evangelist Scoville
Kittelsen Defends Free Speech Against Communist Control Bill
A reader argues against a proposed bill restricting speech in state and educational venues as a violation of free speech and due process. The letter contrasts U S rights with Soviet limits, recalls Ripon origins of the Republican party, and endorses education as a path to opposition rather than law.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Communist Party
U.S.A
Russia
Republican Party
Ripon
Wis
Calvert
Republican Platform Committee
Green County Citizens for Calvert endorse candidate
Rodney O. Kittelsen, chairman, urges voters to back Calvert in the Senate race, defending party integrity and questioning Republican rules for membership. He notes past involvement with the party, praises Calvert, and urges support in the upcoming election. He mentions Green County Fair, party dues, and accusations about speaking roles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Green County
Roseleip
Merlin J
Wieythaler
Calvert
Rodney O. Kittelsen
Green County Citizens For Calvert
Madie Stauffacher for State Assembly Leader in Green and Lafayette
Voters urged to elect Madie Stauffacher a proven Republican leader with extensive party service in Green and Lafayette counties. The appeal highlights her roles since 1951, charity work with the American Cancer Society and March of Dimes, and community leadership in Monroe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Green
Lafayette
State Assembly
Madie Stauffacher
Madie
Republican Party
Republican Executive Committee
Green County Republican Club
American Cancer Society
The
Heart Association
Monroe
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Monroe Evening Times
Lished
Associated Spee Ae
Associated Press
Lee Ears
Ae Ee
Editorial
Ollie Fink
Fink
Missouri
Gilaneing
By Robert Tschudy
Santumt
Meythaler
the Kroger Co
Kroger
Gordon Roseleip
Frank Czecholinski
Senator
Stauffacher For Assembly
Delmar Naef
New Glarus
Lueck
Thing
Kroger Frozen
Embassy
Jack Sheldon
Erate
Lucy Ti
Eeeiee Er Ad
KKK
Madcap Lucille Ball
Incolor
laSal
Hu Ceytg
Rosalind Russell
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