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Newspaper
Monroe Evening Times
Location
Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Aug 12, 1948
Page
6
A shuffled page lists fall dresses at The Link Store and pastel nylon sweaters for women, plus gifts from The Dixie Frock Shop and Becker's. It also promotes farm, livestock, poultry supplies, used cars, trucks, and service stations with multiple nearby contacts in Monroe, Pecatonica, Durand, and Monticello.
Classified listing detailing field chopper, corn picker, egg producer, and Avery tractor ads from Monroe area dealers. Includes Massey Harris 24 field chopper, McCormick Deering corn picker, Gehl field chopper with attachments, New Holland baler, Farmall tractor, Power takeoff gear, wagons, and silos with preservation solution. Names and contact numbers: John Krattiger, Lawrence J. Dodge, Ervin Wiesenberg, Fred Stettler, Henry Schild, and Green County Lumber and Fuel Co. plus local dealer notices.
Seven kitchen sets starting at 12 dollars. Gas range in good condition available by inquiry at The Times office. New spinet piano listed at 500 dollars, write box 9 in care of The Times. Easy spin dryer washer under a year old offered as a bargain. 32
A batch of classified ads listing employment opportunities. Includes female waitress and hotel help at Banjo Pete's Monroe Hotel, a farm position for a single man starting Sept 1, domestic staff and nursing roles at Mendota State Hospital, a Milton College graduate seeking an accounting job, and Rawleighs sales opportunities offering part and full time positions in nearby towns.
Miscellaneous listings advertise a profitable locker and coal business in a town of about 2500 residents near Madison, available to buy single or as a pair. George Walker of Platteville listed. Also notes building permit for a 24 by 24 foot garage and an addition to the residence verified by building inspector G. S. Soseman. Probate notice for M. Alice Treat estate in Green County with Harriet Treat Ninneman applying for probate and executrix appointment. Creditors must file claims by November 6, 1948. court hearing November 9, 1948.
Letters of administration with will annexed were issued to Elsie A Preston for the estate of W N Preston deceased late of Monroe Wisconsin. Creditors must file claims with Green county court by November 22 1948 or be barred. A court term on November 23 1948 will hear claims and determine heirs. Aug 10 1948 Judge. Roger L Elmer Attorneys. Aug 12 19 26.
Mrs. Glen E Bolender hosts and visitors include Matilda Harney and Nettie Stamm from Thompson. Cited travels show Rev J E Bostian visiting Elkhart. families in Evansville Dodgeville Freeport Lor etta Wis and Florence Station.
USDA market notes show hog salables around 6 500 with strength in sows above 325 pounds and top hogs near 30.25 while bulk 170 to 260 pound hogs run 29.50 to 30.00. Cattle and calves offer strength in high grade steers with most 38.50 to 40.00, while heifers and bulls ease. Live poultry mostly steady to lower with fowl and roaster prices largely unchanged, eggs firm, and butter down slightly.
Mrs. F N Miller hosts Juda interrupts the news with notes of Mrs Ralph Bridges and daughters Nancy and Marilyn at Davis Illinois. Mrs Gertrude Newman visits Monroe. Mary Alice Dinwiddie and Richland Center friends return from a two week eastern trip to Niagara Falls New York City and Washington. Chester Albright and Annette join relatives from Brodhead and Monroe for a reunion at Eagle Point park in Dubuque. Peter Ruef and daughter Anna and John Ruef and daughter Barbara return from a three months visit in Switzerland. Joan Andrews Arla West Donald Albright and Bernard Albright attend the state centennial exposition.
Trading in New York stocks showed initial gains but soon slipped as selling pressure rose. Technicians forecast a potential minor decline before demand returns, with Berlin east west deadlock dampening sentiment. Losers included U S Steel General Motors and U S Rubber while J I Case Electric Power and Light and U S Gypsum rose. Government issues demand edged up slightly and the one year certificate rate rise was largely discounted.
Pattern 9014 creates a sleeved shirtfrock with large buttoned pockets and a tailored fit. It lists sizes 12 to 20 and fabric needs for size 16, plus a sew chart and illustrated steps. Send 25 cents to Monroe Evening Times Pattern Dept at 232 West 18th Street New York for this pattern.
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