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Newspaper
Monroe Evening Times
Location
Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Aug 03, 1950
Page
2
A local editor urges better town appearance ahead of Cheese Day. He calls for refreshed paint and repaired signs, rehabilitated traffic signs, smoother railroad crossings, and clear plant identification on cheese factories to guide visitors and boost Green County pride.
Facts Worth Having reports the County Board authorized hiring an architect to draft plans for a proposed county hospital and home for the aged. The board seeks cost estimates and a feasible financing approach and weighs site options including county farm space versus city location to improve accessibility for visitors.
A truck driven by Karl R. Klossner of Albany appears uninjured after leaving the road four miles east of highway 69 on county trunk FF near the Stauffacher cheese factory. The vehicle crossed into a ditch and struck a telephone pole after attempting to pass a second truck driven by Alexander Sutter.
Gerald Brunner of route 4, a 4-H club member with the Argus Hilltoppers, bagged a white rodent found under oats in a farm field and brought it to the county agricultural agent. The animal shows dark eyes instead of the usual pink.
Ten years ago two calm bandits with sun glasses robbed a Crandall oil station on Aug 3 1940, taking 78 dollars. Attendant Paul Anderson confronted by revolvers. Navy strengthens Alaskan defenses opposite Russia while Britain Japan tensions rise with arrests of two businessmen in London. St Victor’s Catholic church gets exterior improvements after 47 years. 25 years ago Monroe loses to Janesville 9–2 in baseball. Clarinet solo Delecta by Frank Gerber featured at weekly concert. Cabbage patch worms threaten heads. New Glarus celebrates 80th anniversary Aug 16. 409 years ago F B Luchsinger elected director of agricultural society and fairs chief speed events. Board of education sets school term after fair year. Illinois Central runs special county fair train. W W Chadwick recovers from illness. Ice cream social transit and local travel notes. 50 years ago Co H departs for Camp Douglas. Former W D Hoard to speak at old settlers picnic Aug 15. John Legler injured lighting city well. Gerald Caradine escapes injury after minor accident. Charles A Smith packs up for move to Darlington. Mineral Point Zinc Co plant closes for repairs.
The third annual Fun Frolic of the Belleville American Legion post runs Saturday and Sunday at the community park. Activities include a kiddies event tug of war men softball and acts by Milwaukee and the Jolly Switzers with teams from Washington Verona Mt. Pleasant and more. A Sunday church service at 10 am precedes tug finals baseball Penn Electrics vs Belleville and a softball game Penn Electric Girls versus West Allistan Foods.
Mrs Roy F Peter wife of Port Orchard resident Warren C Peters left for Port Orchard Washington after learning of her father Gilbert W Cotes 77 who died in a Port Orchard hospital after surgery His widow son and five grandsons survive He was born in Galesburg Illinois December 1872 and moved to South Dakota then Washington He had been married 48 years.
Lawrence and Frank Dunphy of Albany have purchased the old Lawrence farm in Union Township Rock County. Shingling is underway on the barn hog and milk houses and machine shed. Wisconsin reports 95 of 1100 acres planted to hybrid corn. corn crop looks good for a bumper silage season. Agronomist H L Shands advises harvesting small grains at full ripeness and using a thermometer to monitor bin temperatures to prevent spoilage.
The state department of agriculture will hold a hearing Friday on suspending the Madison livestock sales barn for alleged cattle sales law violations. The facility was found to have untested cattle and calves on its premises last month. Dr. J A Weigan of Sun Prairie, the firm’s veterinarian, was removed from the approved list for 60 days, prohibiting blood testing or vaccinations. Donald N McDowell said farmers were misinformed about Bangs disease testing requirements within 30 days of sale or transport unless sold to a slaughtering house.
President Truman pressed administration allies to oppose a Knowland amendment limiting the labor secretary's power to withhold unemployment funds from states not meeting federal standards. He summoned key House Democrats to the White House and urged removal or substantial revision of the provision.
Tibet exports include wool, livestock, hides, salt, borax, tea and musk to international buyers, reflecting diverse trade from varied source regions and goods.
The Madison state market news service reports steady to firm Swiss cheese prices with state brand up around one cent. Wisconsin B prices hover in the mid 30s to mid 40s cents per pound, grinders near 29 to 30, and state brand around 40 to 43 at assembly points as demand remains fair to good. Souvenir natural cheese packages remain popular nationwide with over 8,000 samples sent to nine states and D.C. during June. The Jerome Co-Operative Creamery in Jerome Idaho shifts to fluid milk and cream, while dairy farmers face near record milk production and launch a Say it with sales campaign aided by extensive advertising.
State and county officers to be nominated at the September 19 1950 Wisconsin primary include governor lieutenant governor secretary of state state treasurer attorney general United States senator representative in Congress state senator assembly member for Green County clerk treasurer district attorney sheriff register of deeds clerk of circuit court coroner and county offices. Party precinct committeeman elections also occur with ballots listing names for each precinct and party.
The state dairy division notes lime on barn floors aids quality milk production by reducing odors absorbing moisture and improving barn appearance. Brewery Hill Cheese Co Shullsburg joins Pure Milks Products Co operative.
The 32 vessel fleet achieved a record haul of 1 941 whales yielding 26 600 tons of oil and 39 000 tons of food products with oil content.
Co. K Monroe’s national guard unit of Wisconsin’s 32nd division takes part in summer maneuvers at Camp McCoy. A field command post exercise runs Tuesday night, with division and battalion staffs issuing orders. More than 6,500 guardsmen train in mock battles day and night across pine slopes and sand flats. The two week camp ends Saturday with Monroe’s troops returning late afternoon.
An advertisement promotes T-4-L for athletes foot with undiluted alcohol base for deep penetration. It claims fast germ killing on contact and promises a 40¢ money back guarantee if not satisfied within one hour. Available today at Kempfert Pharmacy.
Mrs. Henry Olson of route 1 Albany opened her car door after parking and escaped injury when a second car moved into the parallel lane and struck the door. The second vehicle was owned by Walter Regez and driven by Herman G. Regez of 2121 7th Street. The accident occurred on the square's south side.
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