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Newspaper

Monroe Evening Times

Location

Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

Aug 13, 1947

Page

2

Attlee Caught Between Today and Yesterday Over Ruhr Policy

The Commons debate shows Attlee pressed by leftists to nationalize Ruhr steel while opposing nationalization of British steel. He argues crisis calls for delaying action to avoid disrupting production. US and European coal needs push for rapid output, placing Attlee between competing positions.

Oe Seenans House of Commons England Ruhr Commons Great Britain Attlee United States Europe

Rockford restaurant sale among Evening Times items

Miss Kathryn Yost and Leona Gruenewald sell a Rockford restaurant. Ada Waixel’s remains from Chicago arrive for burial. George Sommar, 82, died after delivering mail on foot from Monroe to Jordan Center. Monroe defeated Rockford 7 to 4 in a noted baseball game. Lord Northcliffe, British publisher, is dead. Levy Mayer, renowned Chicago lawyer, dies.

Payload Kathryn Yost Leona Gruenewald Rockford Ada Waixel Chicago George Sommar Monroe Jordan Center Lord Northcliffe Levy Mayer Famous Corporation

Veterans of Two Wars Get Pension Boosts

The Veterans Administration announced a 20 percent pension boost for veterans of two wars starting with September checks. The raise affects about 113,000 veterans with service-connected disabilities and dependents of deceased veterans, costing an estimated $29 million in the first year.

Four Teen Girls Leave Sally Rand Show at Fair

Four teen aged girls from Amesia quit Sally Rand's Illinois state fair performance after a mis understanding. Wanda June Smith 19 said Rand's show was not the fair's grandstand attraction but a carnival sideshow. Applegate 18 Betty Jean Freel 18 and Judy Green 18 said carnival dancing would not shape their careers and they went to Chicago after men whistled at them.

Springfield Amesia Sally Rand Wanda June Smith Chicago Miss Rand Applegate Betty Jean Freel Judy Green

Private Heaven in Tatth EE aN In Wallace Home

Abby Wallace, raised under Norman Wallace’s domineering rule in the Fairton estate, faces social pressure at a lavish party hosted by Madge Duncan. Abby and Craig Emerson navigate romance, class, and family dynamics as Barry Lambert returns from overseas, stirring tension and longing within a wheeling social circle.

Abby Wallace Norman Wallace Fairton Abby Wallace Craig Emerson Craig Madge Duncan Red Cross Madge Robert Duncan Barry Lambert Vail ‘Stanley Duncans Val Air Force Barry New York Emerson Duncan

Life in a Minor Key in a 1920s Style Dialect

Barry questions escape and future plans as Abby finds a spark of joy and practical skills in a tense exchange. Abby lists languages, secretary ability, and potential work in an art gallery while fearing her father and the gaze of Barry’s stepfather interrupts.

Barry Abby Madge Duncan Barryfi

Blankets and shoes and fabrics promoted in local ads

A mix of marketplace notices touts Chatham and Beacon blankets priced from $4.78 to $16.95 with gift boxes, plus Beacons and Lotus blankets. It promotes shoe repair, quality materials, and ETTER'S fabric selections with prices from $1.50 to $2.50 per yard, ending with a stray verse about Owen Mohr.

Leader Department Store United States America Etter’s Copenhagen

Haberman Seeks Unity to Heal World Problems

George A. Haberman of Milwaukee president of the Wisconsin state federation of labor told the United Garment Workers of America convention that confidence in solving world problems exists. He urged unionists to reduce public confusion and promote clarity amid global unrest.

Oshkoksh George A. Haberman Milwaukee Wisconsin State Federation of Labor United Garment Workers of America Haberman

Curiosity Saves a Life in Omaha Child Trapped in Ice Box

Four year old Tommy McEvoy of Omaha was rescued after spending two hours inside an unused ice box. His 11 year old brother Jimmy noticed a pool of water under the box and opened the door. Tommy emerged soaking wet and perspiring but alive thanks to curiosity and teamwork.

Omaha Tommy McEvoy Jimmy Tommy

Tempered Dream and Steel Spires Rise in City Skyline

Poetic note on tempered steel guiding an architectural dream with lines about foundations and soaring spires. A reflective call to inner strength mirrors the builder’s craft and faith, ending with celestial imagery of a towering spire against the sky.

Tabitha Marie Ritzmann

Wagner's Baths and Baker's Book Store Ad Notice

Refresh yourself tonight at Wagner's Health Baths offering baths and massages plus reducing courses. Bake Shop uses pine scented Northern Woods stationery with notes and gift items from Hit Notes to Pen Notes and novelty sets.

Wagner's Health Baths Wagner's Esther of Hollywood Baker’s Book Store

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