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Newspaper
Monroe Evening Times
Location
Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Aug 19, 1949
Page
2
Portable excerpt shows subscription rates for Monroe NY Wisconsin Stephenson County IL in advance, with postal rule compliance notes and Peace Hour telephonic hours, part of an Associated Press framed local page segment.
Ludwig Zoller Walter Minnig Werner Zimmerman Walter Schild and John Richards from the center district swept honors at the Wisconsin state fair judging. The limburger awards went to Zoller and Minnig while Zimmerman Schild and Richards led top Swiss makers. Their victories underscore the farmer factory movement’s stability and importance amid industry consolidation.
A city review confirms parking meter earnings are legally reserved for expanding free parking facilities and acquiring new lots. Mayor Buehler reiterated at a recent hearing that funds are not for general expenses, addressing criticism and rumor.
The piece notes Washington dominates more than half the national budget and highlights friction between White House and Congress. It warns of centralized authority in D C affecting money for rent control, agency operations, and vital items. The author urges a shift away from centralized power, citing the 1950 election as a turning point.
Helicopter mail begins in the Midwest with Chicago as the hub for a new service by Helicopter Air Service, Inc. under T. H. Reidy. The plan covers pickup and delivery between municipal airports and the main post office, with over 40 suburbs served and future hubs expected in Milwaukee, Cleveland, Detroit, and more.
Ten year cycle notes mark Monroe centennial events in Lincoln August 19 1939 with the Green County Historical Society in focus. Highlights include Swiss cheesemaker William Senatsch at Flanagan and Olson factory earning top honors with a 95 scoring Swiss entry and a Slovakia Slovakia related wartime note.
A group of 26 Green county rural students will travel to the La Crosse soil conservation experiment station August 26 as a reward for outstanding work in soil conservation. The trip, along the Mississippi river drive, is sponsored by the county superintendent of schools and the county agent, with multiple officials providing cars and supervision.
Willard Tschanz 21 month old son of Mr and Mrs Willard R Tschanz Monroe received a fracture of a leg bone near the ankle yesterday at 10 30 am when he sat and fell in the kitchen at his grandparents home Mr and Mrs P F Thorpe 703 21st avenue Mrs Tschanz and her two children have been living with her parents while searching for their own home at Glenview Til where Mr Tschanz is employed by Kraft Foods Co.
A tuberculosis control institute will be held in Madison on October 6. Madison Tuberculosis Association president Harry G. Marsh announced plans attracting delegates from Monroe Richland Center Baraboo Columbus Beaver Dam Ripon Wisconsin Dells Portage Rock County Stoughton and Waupun. The Madison Institute is one of six such events in Wisconsin this year. It will feature representatives from education medicine the press and radio.
Principal and Mrs L Cowley and Jerry placed in Eau Claire field archery meet Sunday. Mr Cowley second in expert bowman class, Jerry second in archer's division, Mrs Cowley third highest score among women. Nearly 100 archers registered. The Cowleys visited Altoona Barron and Rice Lake before returning home.
Edith Timm Silverthorn a Green county native and wife of Rock County undersheriff died at Mercy hospital Janesville at 2 30 am after six years of ill health. She was born in Monroe and lived in Brodhead as a young woman. Survived by her husband six brothers two sisters and two sons one of whom Lt Gerald T Silverthorn died Feb 10 1943 Funeral services set for Saturday at Overton funeral home Janesville with burial Grove cemetery Center township Rock county.
Red Cross nursing classes resume with more groups forming and certificates awarded. Interested parties should register with Mrs. Elder Hanson in Monroe, with out-of-town groups urged to join as funds come from all areas. The Monroe chapter covers transport costs. Certificated members include Mmes Glenn Brechl in, Leon J Chryst, Betty Crow, Josef J Benkert, Addie Briggs, Raphael Daly, Barton Pickett, Dan Maher, William Rieder Jr. of Monroe and Mrs Julius Heyn of Juda. Mrs J L Norton of Monroe teaches.
Stephan of Dousman named highway commissioner for Waukesha County to fill the term of the late Mike Mack of Shipdton. Governor Rennebohm appointed the 44 year old to serve until March 1, 1953. Stephan has 24 years with the county highway commission and leads the county association.
Union Presbyterian lists Sunday school at 9 30 worship at 10 45 sermon Life's Richest Treasure Junior Westminster Fellowship 6 30 p m College age group 8 Tuesday at pastor's home 1316 Lith street Choir at 7 p m Rev Dallas D Landrum pastor Christian Science notes Mind subject Sunday services 10 45 Sunday school 9 30 Testimony 7 45 Wednesday Library hours 2 to 4 Wednesday and Saturday Readings include Romans Bible verses and Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures by Mary Baker Eddy Twin Grove Parish notes Lord's Supper and Bible school 10 30 Evang elical and Reformed John Crusius guest preacher at 10 45 Church council Monday 8 p m Kehle pastor Mt Olive Lutheran church at 103rd street 13th avenue worship 10 30 New Apostolic worship 10 30 no evening service Grace Lutheran 9 30 Sunday school 10 30 sermon The Meek Aid society Friday 2 p m Evangelical United Brethren Immanuel Bethel Monticello and New Glarus listed with ministers Howard L Orians Lawrence A Brown services times youth fellowship administrative meetings and upcoming programs across multiple churches.
Brown and other pastors announce evening and morning services across multiple towns. Lena camp youth retreat invites ages 12 to 23. Browntown picnic and outdoor service planned for Aug 28. Lamont Wayne Woodford and Browntown host Sunday schools and worship times. M.Y.F. and aid society meet on specified evenings. Reformed and Evangelical churches list service times and confirmation class dates. Consistory meeting at Zwingli church follows sermon series on Reformation figures. Junior groups referenced.
Fondau Lac reports Joe King hauled a 1600 pound bull from Empire to the packing house by foot over 13 miles. The bull arrived at 1410 pounds after a four hour and 15 minute trek and the packing house paid $274.95. Joe estimates truck wear and tare and loss at about $30 and vows to never repeat the voyage.
A notice lists the day’s events with times for services and programs. The choir meets tomorrow at 1 p m, children’s choir at 1 45, Washington Reformed Worship at 9 a m, followed by church school after worship.
British and U S forces conduct combined air and surface maneuvers off the southern Honshu coast, according to General MacArthur's headquarters. The report notes the activity as part of ongoing operations in the Pacific theater. The Iron Pillar of Delhi is dated around 415 A D in a separate historical note.
Golden Harvest Dairy Co president Sam Berlin said the firm is selling out to Gehl's Guernsey Farms due to Milwaukee's ongoing milk price war. Berlin stated they could not endure the losses any longer.
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