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Newspaper
Monroe Evening Times
Location
Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Aug 01, 1947
Page
2
The Monroe Daily Journal, merged with the Monroe Evening Times, notes the consolidation in 1927 and publishes daily except Sundays under the Monroe Evening Times Co with Emery A Odell as president. It shows AP affiliations and post office listings in Monroe Wisconsin.
Legislators boosted education funding to about 15 million for the coming year, up from eight million, while critics note disparities for poorer districts. The piece highlights heavy lobbying by universities teachers colleges and school boards seeking larger tax-dollar shares and urges unified effort to raise standards facilities and teacher quality.
Items note Switzerland broadcast from a school supervisor in a rapidly changing world. New Glerus marks 646th anniversary of independence with fanfare. Darlington fair closes amid a blaze that alarms a 3 500 crowd. Frieda Miller wedding to Willard Muehl scheduled as celebrants. Green County camp meeting opens at Elmer's Grove. Tobacco crop pests threaten Brodhead area. Emma Salvisberg and Bernet Martha Salvisberg wed in a double ceremony.
The special House committee on world economic stability will study prospects of securing oil lumber newsprint and other raw materials for future U S aid to Europe as part of a long range recovery plan.
Tomahawk lad J Samuel Knapp was bound over to the federal grand jury on a charge of transporting a stolen automobile across state lines after waiving preliminary hearing to U S Commissioner Edwin K Walker. Knapp, discharged from Fort Sheridan Ill, on terminal army leave, allegedly aided a friend in taking a stolen car from Fort Sheridan to Oshkosh Wis on August 9 1946. He was released on 590 dollar bail.
Philip visits Sheila and their daughter Mary at the cottage to discuss Mary’s custody. Sheila urges joint decision while Mary hesitates, finally naming Anne as her steady home. Philip feels relief but loves Sheila. Mary seeks comfort with Anne, signaling a retreat from the past. The scene ends with Philip planning to return to Anne.
A bill to permit the gift of surplus airports to safes, cities or other public agencies was signed today by President Truman. It requires the property be operated for public use and the government retain certain privileges in connection with use by federal aircraft.
Grace Lutheran announces Sunday school at 9 30 a m church service at 10 45 a m Luther league at 7 p m Children of the Church meet tomorrow at 2 p m at the church Women’s Missionary Society meets Monday at 7 30 p m at Mrs Harold Scherer’s home with Mrs A S Peterson as hostess topic Missions in the News led by Mrs Orville Norder Church council meets Tuesday at 7 30 p m Newell Mendenhall pastor.
Mt Olive Lutheran Church of the Wisconsin Synod led by Pastor E Toepel holds a divine service in the chapel at 2019 10th Street at 11 a m.
Morning prayer at 9 30 a m at 2019 10th street led by Robert Pittsley a postulant of the diocese of Chicago He will give the address Transfiguration Wednesday at 7 a m.
Assembly of God at 1208 12th Street led by D Bruzelius reports no Sunday service or Sunday school this week. Wednesday prayer and Bible study set for 8 p m.
Rev. R H Scharnweb er will preach on praising the Lord for His goodness from Psalm 106 1-5 Sunday at 10 am. No evening service. Midweek service Wednesday at 8 pm.
Lyndon C. Viel leads Sunday school at 9 45 morning worship follows at 10 50 with a sermon by Rev B W Blackburn. The notice outlines the church service times and the guiding minister for the day.
Ninth Sunday after Trinity schedule with Sunday school at 9 30 worship and sermon at 10 45 German service at 2 pm Women’s Union meeting Tuesday at 7 45 pm P C Kehle is pastor.
Reverend George E. Kelsey serves the church with morning worship at Woodford 9 30 and Sunday school at 10 30 At South Wayne Sunday school 10 00 and morning worship 11 00 In Gratiot Sunday school 9 30 Lamont hosts Sunday school 10 00 and evening worship 8 00 Ice cream social tonight August 1 at Russell Curry home The Women’s Society of Christian Service meets Thursday evening August 7 The M Y F program will be given with a short movie Hostesses are Mrs James Ray Philip Curry Arthur Curry and Lela Lancaster.
Dr Charles A Briggs ministers Monroe and Browntown churches. Monroe Sunday school at 9 30 worship and sermon at 10 40 Browntown worship and sermon 9 00 Sunday school 10 Friday at 2 p m Women’s Society of Christian Service meets with Mrs Briggs at Monroe Methodist parsonage Premises indicate church activities and schedule.
Union church will host guest speaker Dr Eugene Boardman of Madison at the 10:45 a.m. service with church school at 9:30 a.m. The topic is Americas Dilemma in China and Rev D Andrew Howey serves as pastor.
Sunday morning service begins at 10 45 with the subject Love. The program outlines the Christian Science reading and hymn selection for worship.
A school for pupils up to 20 years convenes at 9 45 each day. Wednesday evening testimony meetings are at 7 45. All are welcome to attend.
Pastor J. L. Haack of Browntown Evangelical preaches at St. Paul’s Church Wayne Township with Sunday school at 9 30 a m and worship service at 10 30 a m the sermon titled St Pauls Earnest Appeal and Solemn Warning.
Clarno holds worship at 10 a.m. with Sunday school at 11. Stavers offers Sunday school at 10 and worship at 11 05. Homer Retzlaff serves as pastor.
Sunday school at 9 15 and church services at 10 30 am with junior choir music. Mission services Sunday August 17 with former pastor Dr Richard Rettig as guest speaker. Evangelical United Brethren holds worship at 9 30 and children instruction at 10 am.
In Monticello the Zwingli Evangelical and Reformed and Washington Reformed churches schedule a Sunday service at 10 40 with C M Stauffer reporting on the Des Moines World Sunday School convention. Stauffer will also speak on the Des Moines gathering and no choir rehearsals are planned this week.
A historical note states the Amazon River exceeds 4,000 miles in length, highlighting the vast scale of South America’s great waterway and its role in regional geography.
President Truman signed a 106.7 million dollar supplemental appropriation enabling an 11 million dollar fund to test loyalty of federal employees. The measure, part of a broader war era effort, was announced today with the new budget action.
The piece notes golf as a universal game for all ages and classes, offering health and enjoyment while also serving as a venue to mend or seal business deals. It contrasts casual players with serious competitors and hints at clubhouse conversations shaping decisions.
ETTER'S promotes Fieldcrest blankets including satin bound 5 per cent cotton sheets in pastel shades. SEE'S advertises August Fur Sale with mou ton and mink coats at $119 to $299, plus long and short duration gift storage options. LEE'S showcases new fur models with full back coats and sleeves.
The Leader Department Store promotes a Dorall Bowler dress designed for women bowlers and street wear. It features a pleated free skirt, action back sleeves, under sleeve free design, pockets, gabardine fabric, five shade options, and sizes up to including half sizes.
Baker's Book Store receives a fresh shipment including Better Homes and Gardens The Joy of Cooking Good Housekeeping Women's Home Companion Settlement Cook Book Boston Cook Book and more Also Duncan Hines titles Adventures in Good Eating Lodging for a Night and Adventures in Good Cooking provide travel eating and lodging ideas.
Wagner's Health Baths promotes a slimming course with baths and massage claiming fast results. The Tread Right Shoe Repair Shop advertises affordable footwear repair, leather or rubber soles, and a high lustre shine, urging prompt service this summer.
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