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Newspaper
Monroe Evening Times
Location
Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Aug 18, 1948
Page
2
Public notice lists subscription rates for carriers in Monrée Wisconsin and Stephenson county Illinois, with different rates for in state and out of state. It also states payment must be in advance per postal regulations and provides office hours and phone numbers for after hour news and business calls.
Editorial honors George Herman Ruth known as Babe Ruth as a national icon who died at 53 after a cancer battle. It notes his retirement after 13 years, his showmanship, and influence as slugger and pitcher, and suggests baseball will keep his legend alive as long as the term home run End of article.
A Green county committee plans a county wide reorganization of school districts as required by the 1947 state legislature. Many closed districts oppose changes citing reopening and new cost burdens while some districts push mergers for efficiency. Only three of nine invited districts attended this week increasing difficulty in forming a policy to share costs and serve all children and taxpayers. The aim is broad welfare based on equal burdens and best interests of students.
President Truman denounces the signing of a GOP led credit control bill saying it fails to provide full weapons against inflation. He argues the measure does not match his requested broad controls over prices wages and other economic activities. Senator Millikin of Colorado counters the critique and questions the administration’s approach awaiting voters to decide.
At the Knights of Columbus meeting in the lodge hall discussion covered the upcoming ball game and plans for the Columbus day banquet set for Oct 17 along with a retreat in Dubuque scheduled next.
Ten years ago a dealer backed Swiss cheese holiday idea was rejected at a meeting of 125 producers in Darling ton. Marie Zimmerli dies in Stevens Point and Mary Trumpy, 77, dies of a heart attack. Mrs. John Hanson of Argyle also passes. Freeport swimming daredevils stage a water carnival at the pool.
Chief H. L. Sickinger leads at least five Monroe firefighters and Company K in the Albany Frolic parade Saturday morning at 9 30. Fire trucks from Monroe and neighboring towns, saddle horses, a children’s parade, and a stage show follow a full day of events in Albany.
Researchers report that large oil deposits frequently occur beneath salt domes, a geological pattern observed in multiple regions. The finding suggests targeted exploration in areas with known salt structures could yield richer reserves.
A cargo from England that sank around 1750 arrived in Philadelphia after being discovered by army engineers dredging the Delaware River near Thorofare New Jersey. The relics include pewter plates silver shoe buckles square nails and two pronged forks from a vessel bound for colonial residents.
Washington reports the national rat control committee urged a 3 million dollar yearly federal aid program for states. Committee chairman Hamilton M. Warren proposed a 2 to 1 federal match, citing 140 million rats causing about 2 billion dollars in annual damage and urging city and state assistance.
Ralph Immell urged regional sewage disposal for Illinois Wisconsin area at Rock County Conservation Club. The Republican gubernatorial candidate warned pollution from factories and municipalities threatens lakes and streams and urged end to pollution era. He cited cheese factories and paper pulp residues risking closures and urged executive leadership to study European residue reuse for profitable solutions.
Washington reports Saudi Arabia has rejected a $15 million U.S. loan citing the United States stance on Palestine. A legation spokesman said they prefer aid from friends rather than from what they deem an enemy, reflecting tense regional relations.
Airmail parcel post service will be inaugurated at the Monroe post office Sept 1. Rates vary by zone with a 70 pound limit and package sizes identical to standard parcel post. First zone 55 cents per pound, four cents for each additional pound. seventh zone to California would cost 31.80.
A rash of unsolved fires near Macomb Illinois forced a farm family from their house to the garage and destroyed the house and barn. Investigators weigh a theory that fly spray used on the Willey farm may have started the fires.
A series of 100 to 200 small fires near the Willey residence were traced to an inflammable spray. A Macomb Journal reporter tested the spray by pouring it on the ground and lighting it, igniting rapid spreads in wallpaper. The Willeys fled to the garage as fires grew. The house burned Saturday night and the barn burned Monday. The nation saw nearly two million automatic gas water heaters sold in 1947.
Poem reflecting on loss loneliness and the fleeting nature of life. The writer notes how friends' deaths heighten loneliness and how joy from others keeps one going, while condemning prejudice and selfish paths and affirming that worldly status cannot gate Heaven.
Becker's Leader Store promotes Weath er Winky snow suits for kids with wind resistance and warmth. Style Shop offers skirts blouses and ties while Etter's touts chenille spreads. Lee's features Koret corduroy sportswear and Badener sweaters. Baker's Book Store adds in store printing for napkins and stationery with personalized items.
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