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Newspaper
Monroe Evening Times
Location
Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Aug 02, 1948
Page
2
The piece extols Swiss independence and neutrality as exemplars in a world of rising militarism. It notes citizen duty and universal service, praising Swiss governance under pressure and the enduring meaning of liberty for both nations and Americans.
The article notes heavy Saturday night congestion on Monroe Court House Square with motorists circling and gridlock. It urges drivers to park blocks away to ease nerves and reduce clashes as stalls are scarce during peak hours.
The piece argues congressional committees should focus on personalities during wartime information disclosures by former officials and Russian agents. It urges clear, truthful inquiry without revealing partial truths that could undermine anti communism while seeking a readable, credible account.
Warren area note reports George Brogge, 45, suffered a slight brain concussion Saturday after his crank tool slipped while lifting cement blocks at the Elsa Burrows residence. He was employed by A H Burrows Implement Co and taken to St Francis hospital Freeport. A rug titled The Holy Carpet of the Mosque at Ardebil is valued over $500,000 at the South Kensington Museum in London.
Federal agents probe phony half dollars in Monroe as Mrs. Albert Ellis dies unexpectedly. Monroe seeks PWA grant to dig a new well while the city council weighs a fireworks ban. Dr Nathan E Bear joins the American College of Surgeons.
The junior fair garden products division used group judging this year placing blue ribbons on ten exhibits. Winners include Gary Stark Browntown George Stamm Monroe Charles Bahren Juda Carol Ann Babler Monticello and Kenneth Chapin Browntown in the nine to thirteen class.
The Green county chapter of the Infantile Paralysis foundation began spraying more than 100 city and rural schools with DDT to fight infantile paralysis. Ren Ault and son Ervin will conduct the work, estimating a three week duration, targeting school houses, outbuildings and walks.
A Monticello girl Marianne Elmer won the sheep showmanship prize at the Green County junior fair beating boys in a gender notable win. Harvey Elmer shared blue ribbons with her for Hampshire sheep while Harvey took grand champion ram and male awards. Other exhibitors led blue ribbons in fat classes with Russell Miller Leo Stauffacher and Burnette Burkhalter prominent in Shropshire divisions.
Wisconsin exhibitors led by W R Schuetze of Halbrook Farm Stables won the harness class at Green County fair held Saturday. Five firsts and four seconds highlighted Schuetze’s entries, with others like Frank and Bennett Bedell and Hi Ho Stables earning blue ribbons. Kilkelly swept all blue ribbons in the saddle class, aided by Kilkelly’s role as Wisconsin Pleasure Horse association secretary.
John Scanlon of Minneapolis brother in law to Leo V Koehler died in a Montana auto wreck near Lewistown that also claimed Mr Koehler’s wife. Koehler rushed from Minneapolis after his sister’s death and will travel to attend the double funeral with Mrs Koehler expected to leave for Minneapolis today.
Green county junior fair exhibitors who spent two days under professional judges turned the tables during the weekend by judging themselves. After the students presented, judges awarded William Leopold Monroe best individual dairy cattle judge Jerry McGuire Monroe best individual livestock judge John Stauffacher Monroe best individual poultry judge and Andrew Hartwig Monroe best individual crop and identification judge.
At the Green County junior fair swine division seven blue ribbons were awarded. LeRoy Spring won grand champion boar with a Duroc Jersey. Clifford Elmer swept Chester White honors and earned the grand champion gift. Kermit Marty led Berkshire class and won showmanship. Virgil Monroe Saunders shared top fat and best barrow with top litter awards. Duane Mahlbuch swept breed blue ribbons in breeding, Karl Krahenbuehl dominated Poland China.
Brodhead Wisconsin Times Special reports Mrs. Ernest Riese has been chosen as the local delegate to represent Green County Farm Bureau at the Rural Women’s conference in Madison from September 8 to 10.
Mrs. Glen E. Bolender hosts Orangeville social roundup. Mr. and Mrs. Carl Bauerle of Hammond Louisiana visit Mrs. Jennie Belknap. The Bridge family from Madison call on C. W. Emrick. Roy Ruff and daughter spend day in Chicago. Daisy Meyer of Chicago stays with Thomas Bowen. Parker Dorn and two children from Seattle visit Mrs. Belknap.
The Wisconsin CIO-PAC expelled seven Milwaukee labor leaders for misinforming members about Henry A. Wallace's progressive party. Secretary treasurer John M. Sorenson announced the action at a delegates conference of 232. Leaders named include Phil H. Smith James De Witt Gus Tomlinson Allan Bjorklund Edmund Bobrowicz Paul Gardner and an unnamed maritime union representative.
Wayne Segner of Monroe route 5 won the champion baby beef ribbon in the beef calves division at the Green County Junior Fair. Eugene Arn of New Glarus earned reserve champion and Andrew Hartwig of Monroe was named best beef showman. Other blue ribbons went to William Leopold of Monroe and Micarl Glass of Brooklyn.
Russell Miller of Juda led the junior handicraft and engineer division at Floral hall weekend show with standout projects. Gene Coplien of Juda and eight others won blue ribbons in first year contests. Jerry Stabler of Brodhead claimed more than one first in second year work.
Advice from Dorothy L Hussmann University of Wisconsin home economist explains peach canning steps. Loosen skins by boiling then cooling, and prepare syrup by boiling sugar with water or juice for five minutes. Thin syrup uses one cup sugar to three cups liquid, medium syrup one to two. If peaches are juicy, adjust.
Instructions describe heating peaches with dry sugar, using about half cup to a quart, and boiling on low heat. Sugar aids firmness color and flavor. sugarless canning is not advised. To prevent browning peel peaches in salted vinegar water, drain before hot packing and remove air bubbles with a knife.
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