This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 21 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Monroe Evening Times
Location
Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Aug 07, 1950
Page
2
Weeds especially thistles threaten clean lands as seeds blow from Green county. State and county officials urge full cooperation from owners and tenants. If needed, legal action may follow to curb weeds. education in schools and meetings could help.
The article notes George Bernard Shaw marking his 94th birthday with self deprecation about aging. It quotes his secretary praising his modesty and wit, and suggests Shaw remains a dominant influence in modern theater and cinema through his enduring works.
Danbury Connecticut Rich ard H Crowe a New York banker and former assistant manager at National City Bank of New York was released from federal prison after serving 13 months of a three year sentence for an 883 660 embezzlement. Parole officials said all securities were recovered and restitution made on most cash missing except about 6000 dollars.
In Monroe the Miss Monroe pageant enters its fifth week of voting as candidates Jean Keel Bessie Schiesser Bonnie Bech tolt Alice Signer Genese Low Nellie Schiess Gladys Bayrhoffer Evelyn Becker Helen Haldiman and Marian Bridge advance toward August 1940 Cheese Day honors amid a regional contest.
A 1940 law protects service members from civil debts while in uniform. If pay is lower, courts can reduce payments and insurers get guarantees. Wives or legal representatives can seek assistance, or judges can appoint counsel. legal aid options exist through legal assistance officers and judge advocates.
Washington reports shortages of manpower and transport hinder a large scale amphibious or airborne invasion of Korea. While small landings and demolitions along the coast remain possible, doubts persist about immediate readiness for a full division assault. Airborne operation prospects are discussed given two U.S. divisions but are hampered by transportation needs.
Kenosha witnesses a crop dusting plane strike a power line north of the city but the pilot Dan Gallagher 25 kept control and landed at Kenosha airport. After 20 feet of quarter inch wire were removed from the landing gear the craft took off again with only fuselage holes reported as damage and the impact tore a cross arm and transformer from the line and hurled them 600 feet away.
A weekend respite gave Wytheville residents hope as only three new polio cases were reported in Wythe County. Since July 1, 123 of 23,000 residents have contracted polio, and the state health department reports 14 deaths.
The prospect of a prolonged Korean conflict threatens U S education and daily life. Education editor David Taylor Marke warns that extended military service risks delaying youth schooling and hindering skilled professions. A shorter draft could restore learning, but the war’s length and manpower needs will shape policy.
Leonard L. Van Horn of Great Falls Montana died last Wednesday at age 83. Born in Browntown in 1867 he had been ill in recent years. He leaves Viron V. Van Horn of Des Moines Iowa a sister Mrs Della Pettis Minneapolis his wife a son four grandchildren and two great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by three daughters a son and twin brother Leland of Decorah Iowa. Services were held in Great Falls Saturday.
The 1950 census ranking shows Boston as the most populous state capital with 788,522 residents, just 3,682 fewer than Washington, D.C. Indianapolis Denver Columbus and Atlanta follow in size. Madison's figure is listed much smaller.
Rome announced by director Roberto Rossellini that Hollywood star Bette Davis will headline his next movie. The project remains untitled and Davis may review the script before final commitment.
Hal Boyle reports the Korea front creates dust filled lanes of misery where refugees, including a blind old man and a crippled girl, drift toward battle lines. A boy’s plea is ignored as fear and numbness spread among civilians and soldiers alike. The piece ends with a vision of humanity blind to brightness.
A Des Moines siding collision between two diesel locomotives killed Rock Island railroad engineer H. W. Frink, 54, of Rock Island. The westbound Corn Belt Rocket caught fire after the impact with the eastbound freight engine as Frink reportedly pulled his train onto the siding to yield for the Rocky Mountain Rocket.
An electric storm with high winds and rain swept through greater Winnipeg early today. Property damage runs into thousands of dollars. One man died of a heart attack blamed on the storm and at least four others were injured by felled trees.
Murray L. Rosenthal expresses pride in his daughter Lt Cmdr Bernice Walters the first woman doctor assigned to a navy ship now en route to Korea aboard the hospital ship Consolation. Dr Walters husband Lt Herbert Walters perished in a flying accident last spring.
France announced a three year program to bolster defense against communist aggression. It will raise military spending to 1.4285 billion dollars next year and equip the army with 15 new divisions, appealing for Britain and the United States to station more divisions in continental Europe.
Mrs Glen E Bolender and family return from Dr Ran som L Dinges summer home at Okee Lake Wisconsin. Curt Cole and daughter Donna return from Brule Lake Minnesota after two months. The national park service administers 181 outdoor areas.
A promotional brochure titled Son You Can Hear offers guidance and encouragement for hard of hearing individuals. The free copy can be requested by sending name and address to Beltone Dept. 8890 Chicago 8, Ill. The notice urges sharing with friends or relatives who may be hard of hearing.
Senators Bridges and Byrd urged major revisions in military espionage after citing evidence of faulty intelligence on Korea. They want a Senate Armed Services subcommittee to study operations and propose reforms as Hillenkoetter warned of year old North Korean troop buildup.
Mrs. Frank Ries of Mayville died yesterday from injuries after a July 19 collision between her car and a North Western road train in Knowles Dodge County.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.