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Newspaper

Monroe Evening Times

Location

Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

Aug 06, 1948

Page

3

Senate bill funds education by federal aid proposal

Senator Hill criticizes the education lottery idea while the Senate approves a plan to distribute 300 million dollars annually to states to boost per-child education spending. The bill aims for a minimum of 50 dollars per child with wealthier states receiving less and poorer states more. The House has not approved the measure, leaving it dead for this session though likely to reemerge next year.

America Senate Ford Hill House Congress South United States Ellender Louisiana Alabama Mississippi New Jersey New York Indiana Robert Rossow Chicago Hiroshima Rockies National Safety Council Ned H. Dearborn NSC Average Mo

Funeral services held for Gottlieb Schupbach in Exeter

Belleville special report notes Gottlieb Schupbach 79 died Monday at his Exeter township home. Services were at Becker funeral home Wednesday at 1 30 with Rev Harvey Norenberg officiating. Burial in Belleville cemetery. Survivors include his widow a daughter a sister Mrs Fred Zuber Jr New Glarus and a brother John Schupbach New Glarus.

Belleville Gottlieb Schupbach Exeter Township Becker Harvey Norenberg Fred Zuber, Jr New Glarus John Schupbach

Early smoking popular in Indian colonial era

The three main forms cigars cigarettes and pipes were used by Indians in the era Columbus encountered the New World reflecting early tobacco use and exchange.

New World

Lela Schwartzlow to wed Clarence Isaacson in September

Mr and Mrs Adam Schwartzlow of 2751 6th Street announce the engagement of their daughter Lela W Schwartzlow to Clarence F Isaacson son of Mr and Mrs Charles Isaacson of Necedah Wis The ceremony is set for September 12 Lela is a Monroe High School graduate employed by United Telephone Co Clarence is district manager for L M Berry Co of Dayton Ohio.

Adam Schwartzlow 6Th Street Lela W Clarence F. Isaacson Charles Isaacson Necedah Wis Miss Schwartzlow Monroe High School United Telephone Co Isaacson L. M. Berry Co Dayton

Surprise Kitchen Shower For Dina Tasso Bride To Be

A mock society wedding report preceded a surprise kitchen shower in The Times news room for Miss Dina Tasso ahead of her marriage to Walter J. Speich tomorrow morning. Guests included Mrs. Fred T. Odell and several Misses from the staff.

Tasso the Times Dina Tasso Walter J. Speich Fred T. Odell Lena Conrad Rose Altmann Dorothy Schindler Katherine Friedrich Marian Bell Ruth Foulol Anne Dearth Hazel Alk

Pink and blue shower honors Mrs. Ray Mitchell

Mrs. Ray Martin and Mrs. John Holtshopple Jr. hosted ten friends at the Holtshopple home on Wednesday evening in a pink and blue shower for Mrs. Ray Mitchell. Games 500 and luncheon provided prizes to Mrs. Andrew Klassy Miss Mae Norton and Mrs. Mitchell.

Ray Martin John Holtshopple Jr Holtshopple Ray Mitchell Andrew Klassy Mae Norton Mitchell

Entertains at Bridge Party in New Glarus

Mrs. William Figg hosted a dessert bridge party Friday with guest of honor Mrs. William Klassy of Bryan Ohio. Attendees included Harland Wernle E F Kaeser Palmer Welch Gilbert Ott Harvey Ott Arthur Theiler Jacob S Disch C H Bartle Palmer Durst Ralph Luchsinger W L Zweifel Jacob Schumacher and William Klassy.

Bridge New Glarus William Figg William Klassy Bryan Mmes Harland Wernle E. F. Kaeser Palmer Welch Gilbert Ott Harvey Ott Arthur Theiler Jacob S. Disch C. H. Bartle Palmer Durst Ralph Luchsinger W. L. Zweifel Jacob Schumacher

Betrothal announced for Mardell Blum and Gaylord Erickson

Mr and Mrs Robert Blum of Monroe announce the engagement of their daughter Mardell K to Gaylord E Erickson son of Mr and Mrs De Erickson of Blue Mounds No wedding date has been set Miss Blum works as a bookkeeper at the Mt Horeb Creamery where Mr Erickson is employed

Robert Blum Monroe Mardell K Horeb Gaylord E. Erickson de Erickson Blue Mounds Miss Blum Mt. Horeb Creamery Mr. Erickson

Mrs. Grode Hosts Thursday Bridge Club Honors

Mrs. Clarabelle Grode hosted the Thursday evening bridge club at her home. Honors went to Mrs. J. H. Schwaiger, Mrs. C. E. Baumle and Mrs. Fred Kohli.

Grode Clarabelle Grode J. H. Schwaiger C. E. Baumle Fred Kohli

Miss Bizer Honored By Girl Scouts At Lehnherr Home

Betty Bizer who is moving soon to Iola Wisconsin with her parents was given a party by her Girl Scout troop at the home of Mrs. Lewis Lehnherr, troop leader, on Wednesday.

Miss Bizer Betty Bizer Iola Wis Lewis Lehnherr

B-29s Reach Davis-Monthan After World Flight

The globe girdling B 29s landed at 6 31 a m est at Davis Monthan field Tucson after a 15 day, 10 hop world flight. One plane crashed near Aden on the way home, killing 17 of 18 crew aboard.

Tucson Aziz Davis-Monthan Field Aden Arabia

Second World War Literary Success

Hal New writes that postwar interest in World War II remains strong with top Broadway hits and best selling fiction and non fiction titles. He notes readers want real depictions of events, including memoirs by Churchill Stilwell Hull Stimson Patton and Ike.

Hal New York William Wister Haines Thomas Heggen Mister Roberts Pacific Norman Mailer Brooklyn Winston Churchill Stilwell Papers Vinegar Joe Cordell Hull Henry L. Stimson George Patton Ike Ernie Pyle Gettysburg Bastogne

Harry Reasa Elected Albany Legion Head

Harry Reasa was elected commander of the local American Legion post in Albany. Other officers chosen include Robert Burdick as vice commander Roy Phelps as adjutant and finance officer Francis Atkinson as chaplain Russell Flesher and William Schneeberger as sergeants at arms Cliffe Gelbach as service officer Laurence Arnold as historian and Jack Graves as athletic officer.

Albany Harry Reasa American Legion Robert Burdick Roy Phelps Francis Atkinson Russell Flesher William Schneeberger Cliffe Gelbach Laurence Arnold Jack Graves

Lucy Named Furnace One Of First American Blast Furnaces

One of the earliest large blast furnaces in the United States, completed in 1872, was named Lucy in honor of Andrew Carnegie's sister-in-law.

America Lucy Andrew Carnegie

Stuessys Sell 109 Acre Farm Near New Glarus

Fred and John Stuessy sold their 109 acre farm a mile east of New Glarus to John C. Erb. The Lloyd family tenants on the property, long owned by the Stuessy family, trace ownership to Fred and Johns father. Mr and Mrs John Dahnke plan to move to New Glarus from Monticello this month as Dahnke prepares to occupy rooms above the depot.

Stuessys New Glarus Fred John Stuessy John C. Erb Lloyd Stuessy John Glarus John Dahnke Monticello Dahnke

Zentner Becomes New Operator for Green County Bulk Oil

Oswald Zentner Jr. of New Glarus is named the new operator for the Green County bulk oil and gasoline service, succeeding retired James F. Dooley.

Hired as Village Marshall in Beloit on 30 day trial

Randolph Amundson of Beloit has been engaged as village marshal on a 30 day trial. He succeeds Ernest Reymond who resigned weeks ago. Amundson formerly served as Dodgeville police chief for seven years and worked as military police at Badger Ordnance Works during the war. Also noted a Military Order of Cooties meeting at the armory with refreshments by Wilmer Palmer who was recently married.

Marshall New Glarus Randolph Amundson Beloit Ernest Reymond Mr. Amundson Dodgeville Badger Ordnance Works Military Order of Cooties Wilmer Palmer

Buehler Building on Main Street Sold to Harry Damrow

The John Buehler building on Main Street was purchased by Harry Damrow, ceasing ownership by the prior proprietor. The deal details and future plans are not disclosed in the available text.

Buehler Monticello John Buehler Main Street Harry Damrow

Property Change In Occupied Loft Building

He took possession August 1. The building houses Wittwer cheese store Kubly tavern and the second floor apartment rented by Leo Gempeler and family.

Wittwer Kubly Tavern Leo Gempeler and

Wirtenberger Out After Racing Mishap at Fair

Adam Wirtenberger, horse trainer, suffered a badly sprained ankle when his horse broke at the starting line and toppled into the path of another horse and cart. He was able to work some horses on the track yesterday despite the injury.

Wirtenberger Adam Wirtenberger

Woman Driver Featured In Life Magazine Profile

Mrs. Forreste Burright a 64 year old racing grandma is highlighted in Life magazine. A sulky racer in northern Illinois this season she has also raced at Monroe and is among the few women drivers and trainers in the country.

Forreste Burright Grandma Life Magazine

Car Collision Damages Vehicles at City Intersection

Vernon C. Peterson of 1022% l1th Street and Nathan Bechtolt of route 4 Monroe were involved in a traffic collision at the intersection of l1th Street and 17th Avenue at 10:30 last night. Peterson’s left rear fender was dented while Bechtolt’s front bumper broke.

Vernon C. Peterson L1th Street Nathan Bechtolt Monroe 17Th Avenue

Gruesome Indiana Crash Spurs Call to Rethink Driving

A vivid account of last year’s Indiana rail crossing tragedy where a speeding electric train struck a bus, killing 13 and injuring many, underscores the carnage on roads. Officials warn reckless driving, drunkenness, and speeding cause thousands of deaths and immense costs yearly.

Prehistoric Men Used Granite Pipes With Reed Stems

Archaeological findings reveal early humans crafted pipes from granite bowls and used reed or hollowed-ash stems. The discovery highlights smoking practices and tool craft in ancient communities, linking material choice to available resources and ritual use.

James Rolfe Credited as First Civilized Tobacco Grower

James Rolfe, husband of Pocahontas, is credited with being the first civilized tobacco grower.

James Rolfe Pocahontas

Thanksgiving turkey prices rise with higher poultry costs

The agriculture department forecasts higher Thanksgiving turkey costs this year in Washington with price around 60 cents a pound last November. It expects no drop in chicken and egg prices before next year as farmers cut poultry flocks due to scarce feed grains and high costs.

Washington Agriculture Department

Rexall store man in charge as owners vacation in Canada

Robert Bowen takes charge of the Rexall drug store during the absence of Mr. and Mrs. A H Heuer who are vacationing in Canada. Mr. and Mrs. M T Milks relocate to the residence formerly occupied by Bernard Caple. Ray McNitt and sister Jessie visit H S Mattison in Winnebago. Mrs. Walter Boulie and daughter Kristine of Tampa visit her parents A Fleck. Edna Paulson travels with the Boulies to Brodhead. T Sgt Boulie, in the army air corps, is reassigned to Germany. Lions no longer exist in South Africa.

Robert Bowen Rexall A. H. Heuer Canada M. T. Milks Ryall Bernard Caple Ray McNitt Jessie Winnebago Minn H. S. Mattison Walter Boulie Kristine Tampa Fla Adam Fleck Edna Paulson The Boulies Brodhead Boulie Army Air Corps Germany

Gloriously natural flavor in peaches with new canning syrup

Promote the 1948 edition of Finer Canned & Frozen Fruits a 32 page guide offering simple syrup changes for brighter peaches and better texture. Claims it helps jams jellies pickles relishes with valuable tips for experts and beginners and offers a free copy by mail.

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Sen. Hill Exeter Dies Lela W. Schwartzlow Necedah Man Albany Legion Detroit MacArthur Bridge Illinois Mississippi River East St. Louis Torist Colorado Gilbert R. Carrel Michigan George R. Barry Monroe Clinic Lanz Ben-Har Umm Dept 4Th St Minneapolis, Minn Luick Paul A. Ruf CO Donald L. Collins South Africa Helen Holmes P. O St. Paul Minnesota Amevthaler Grocery Swift Monarch Angel Food Band’s Dill Pickles Yacht Club Catsup Baby Stuart Wisconsin Peck
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