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Newspaper

Monroe Evening Times

Location

Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

Aug 02, 1946

Page

2

New Factors Boost Dairyland Outlook

Rain over 12 hours marks a key shift for Green county dairy, as the agriculture department drops the August cheese set aside rule and reports record June milk output. President’s decontrol board may keep free market status after Aug 20, with May and June cheese buy conditions easing. Corn and oats forecasts improve amid high wage costs, yet labor remains scarce. Dairy optimism grows for late summer and autumn production.

Green County Agriculture Department

McKellar Wins Democratic Renomination in Tennessee Primary

Senator Kenneth D. McKellar, 77, secured renomination and a sixth term in Washington with about 159,790 votes to Carmack's 90,578 across Tennessee. The Crump-backed candidate dominated Shelby County Memphis with strong statewide support, as unofficial returns from most precincts tallied the results.

Nashville Kenneth D. McKellar Washington Edward H. Crump Shelby County Memphis McKellar Edward War Carmack Carmack Byron Johnson John R. Neal Herman H. Ross

Birthday St. Clare Hospital Records Largest Baby

The seventh birthday observance at Birthday St. Clare Hospital also logged its largest birth to date. A daughter born at 4 05 p m to Mr and Mrs Raymond Fey Monroe route 5 weighed 13 pounds 5 ounces. Both mother and baby are reported doing fine.

St. Clare Hospital Raymond Fey Monroe Route 5

Polio Preparedness Inspecting Wisconsin Respirators

Palmer Daugs reports a statewide poliomyelitis preparedness effort inspecting and repairing lung respirators. Dr. Carl Neupert notes 33-cabinet hospital respirators suffice for ordinary needs and 25 foundation owned units could supplement if needed. The program spans multiple counties including Douglas Marathon Waushara La Crosse Washington Sheborgan Manitowoc Winnebago Outagamie Fond du Lac Marinette and Brown.

Lake Mills Wisconsin Palmer Daugs National Foundation For Daugs Carl N. Neupert Douglas Marathon Waushara la Crosse Washington Sheborgan Manitowoc Winnebago Outagamie Fond du Lac Marinette Brown Neupert

Measles Mumps Flu and Polio Up in Wisconsin

The state board of health reports higher seven month totals in 1946 for measles mumps whooping cough influenza and poliomyelitis versus 1945. Measles 45307 vs 1668 mumps 14766 vs 12954 whooping cough 2760 vs 1813 influenza 2432 vs 710 polio 39 vs 9. Chickenpox and scarlet fever declined.

Madison State Board of Health Wisconsin

Peace Conclave Defers Permanent Chair as Nations Clash

In Paris the rules committee of the European peace conference spent its first session arguing over a permanent chairman. Small states led by New Zealand favored rotating leadership among Britain United States France and Soviet Russia. Britain proposed electing Georges Bidault as permanent chairman by acclamation for a single chair, but Molotov recalled the room had agreed on rotation.

Paris New Zealand Britain United States France Soviet Russia Hector MacNeil Georges Bidault V. M. Molotov

Goodland Attacks Outlaws as Campaign Ad Violence

Wisconsin Governor Walter S Goodland denounces lavish campaign spending and moblike political tactics while predicting foes will use lies and intimidation. He cites billboards literature radio ads and paid organizers as evidence of a corrupt bid for power. He urges voters to question integrity and independence in any candidate tied to money masters.

Madison Walter S. Goodland Specia Chicago Goodland Wisconsin

Truman veto sustains tidelands bill

The House sustained President Truman's veto of the tidelands bill, effectively killing the legislation. A second item notes Associate Justice Robert Jackson's return from Nuremberg and reluctance to discuss resuming Supreme Court duties amid prior criticism of Justice Hugo Black.

Washington House Truman Justce Robert Jackson Nuernberg Supreme Court Hugo Black

Rain totals surpass June July in Green county two month span

A heavy rain last night and today topped 2.44 inches in Green county, exceeding totals for June and July. The downpour aided corn and pastures and set ideal conditions for the 92nd county fair with clearing skies expected tonight. Monroe reported scattered showers and a cool down, but fair weather outlook remained for the final days of the fair.

Green County Country Club Monroe

Junior Fair Dairy Honors Shared by Frances Rufi and Others

Dairy judging distributed honors across Holstein and Brown Swiss classes with Frances Rufi highlighted in Purebred Holsteins and Howard Voegeli Paul Marsh and Marjorie Schmid sharing Brown Swiss wins. Over 150 cattle entered, marking a record dairy division turnout.

Frances Rufi Voegeli, Marsh and Schmid Howard Voegeli Paul, Marsh Marjorie Schmid Monroe Gary Malkow Brodhead Eloise King Albany William B. Norton Juda Betty Timm Donald Timm Peter Graber Jr Monticello Charles Dickson Browntown Norman Gruenewald Frances Ruff Roger Norton Ruth Foulker Mary Timm Kenneth Norton William Pfisterer New Glarus Heifer Cow Paul Marsh

Burgys Win Most Horse Titles at Green County Fair

The 92nd Green County Fair judging continues with cattle and swine entries, while Burgys again lead in horse shows. Percheron classes crown Burgy and Hartwig horses with multiple top placements, including stallions, mares, and get of sire.

Green County Jacob Burgy Albion Jaegerlehner Search Cheese Co Blanchardville John Rechsteiner North Prairie Blue Mounds Limburger Walter Minnig Silver & Lewis Monticello Rudolph Speich Grinnell Monroe Department A William Legler Brooklyn J. Burgy Will F. Hartwig Hartwig Burgy Wilson Rote Arleieh Frautschy William MecGranahan Arevle Frautschy McGranahan Henry Pick Burey Rote Buregy

Loan to Rep May Tied to Garsson, Not Repaid

Elisha Walker, partner in Kuhn Loeb, testified he lent $5,000 in 1941 to Rep. Andrew J. May at Murray Garsson’s request and has not received repayment. Walker discussed the matter with Senator Mead, and May said the note was an accommodation to Garsson with a renewal to be paid soon.

Washington Elisha Walker New York Kuhn Loeb Mead D-Ny Andrew J. May D-Ky Murray Garsson Walker Senate War Investigating Committee May

Green County Fair Opens With Record Crowds Despite Rain

Opening day attendance neared a record before a heavy rain cut evening crowds yet harness racing drew a mid size turnout. Total paid admissions reached 2 350, season tickets sold set a new high, and the grandstand filled for day and night shows.

Green County Fair Will A. Brown W. R. Schuetze WLS Arlie Frost

Clown Cop MC Steals Show at Fair Amphitheater

A clown police officer acts as master of ceremonies before races, wearing a uniform with naval lieutenant stripes sergeant chevrons captain bars and a stoplight badge. He directs the Monroe high pep band under Allan F. Barnard, keeping the crowd engaged during lulls. Scouts anticipate Arctic sleeping bags and the Zeta chapter dairy bar supports the midway.

Monroe High Allan F. Barnard

New Stand Erected For Track Meet Officials Sit In New Platform

Judges timers starter and race secretary Mrs Nelle Cunningham sit in a newly built double deck stand across from the amphitheater rather than in the grandstand as in prior years. The stand was hastily assembled yesterday forenoon.

Nelle Cunningham

Gladioli Exhibit Wins Top Ribbon Despite Class Mix Up

Outstanding display in floral hall features Sam Hoesly's group of gladioli in rare sizes and colors. His bouquet contrasts with others and earns the high ribbon before ruling that the exhibitor belonged to the professional class. Hoesly also operates a field of choice glads and cut 50 dozen this morning.

Sam Hoesly Hoesly

Scouts Help Run Fair Duties At Local Grounds

Boys of the U S Grant Council and American Boy Scouts volunteer daily patrols along the fair fences and assist with tasks around the grounds. Their display this year features a hands on exhibit demonstrating troop service and community involvement.

U. S. Grant Council American Boy Scouts

Bank Officials Attend Fair Races at Midday

Employees from First National and Commercial and Savings Bank gathered at the fair this afternoon as banking hours were shortened to close at 12 noon so staff could enjoy races and amphitheater exhibits.

First National and Commercial and Savings Bank

Musical chair class draws crowds at ning races fair

A chair game held yesterday in front of the amphitheater drew strong crowd interest. Fair directors plan to repeat the musical chair activity each afternoon due to its popularity.

Two Brodhead Boys Missed Bus After Fair Night Rescue

Two Brodhead youths aged 12 and 14 spent the day at the fair and lingered for late entertainment. After missing their bus home, George Armstrong of the Green County highway police arranged after midnight transportation back to Brodhead.

Fraunfelders Fraunfelder Switzerland WLS Wisconsin Green County Brodhead George Armstrong

Rail Reorganization Plan Recommended for Wisconsin Central

Examiners Homer H. Kirby and Harvey H. Wilkinson urged the Interstate Commerce Commission to approve a reorganization plan for the Wisconsin Central railway. The proposal would reduce capitalization to 47,175,664 dollars from 71,860,578 dollars, excluding 18,088,440 dollars in accrued and unpaid interest.

Washington Homer H. Kirby Harvey H. Wilkinson Interstate Commerce Commission Wisconsin Central Railway

Serys Mark Golden Anniversary With Plane Trip

Adolph and Mrs Serys celebrate fifty years of marriage with a Muskegon visit and a Lake Michigan flight to honor their milestone. The Monroe couple, long associated with barbering, live at Byers court and have a son Ralph Levy.

Adolph Sery 13Th Street Milwaukee Chicago Lake Michigan Muskegon Mich Ralph Sery Sery Monroe San Antonio Knipschild Lura Baird Adolph Levy Eddie John Baird J. A. Beicher Grace Lutheran Church Clinton Street Monroe High School

Dynamic Kernels of Wheat Pay Off in Michigan Field

Adrian Michigan reports the culmination of a six year project on dynamic kernels inspired by biblical verse. The final harvest yielded 66 560 bushels from a single cubic inch planting. The event, attended by about 10 000 people at Lenawee County Fairgrounds, included 176 participating farmers and a 6 650 bushel tithe to aid Europe’s starving millions.

Adrian, Mich Europe Lenawee County

Young men killed in highway crash outside Rock Branch

Guthrey Barnes 17 of Rockford and hitchhiker Harold Burr 17 of Rockford died when struck by a truck on U S highway 20 just east of Rock Branch Iowa. Driver David Weisenberger of Sioux City faces fatal accident implications.

Sioux City Guthrey Barnes Rockford David Weisenberger U. S. Highway 20 Rock Branch Harold E. Burr Barnes Freemont Neb

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