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"1st Woman Elected to City Council" The Capital Times, April 4, 1951
"Mrs. Ethel L. Brown, Former City Council Head, 80, Dies" Wisconsin State Journal, June 13, 1973
Vocabulary:
city council
former
Interesting Fact:
A small, soft-spoken person with a keen sense of humor, Mrs. Brown was known for her calm but unyielding insistence on speaking her mind.
Study Questions:
How long was Brown a member of the Madison City Council?
Before moving to Madison in 1923, what was Brown's occupation?
Who was the first woman elected in your community?
U.S. historical events that occurred on April 3:
1860: The Pony Express began, running between St. Joseph, Missouri, and Sacramento, California.
1882: Outlaw Jesse James is shot to death by a member of his gang.
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