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Newspaper

Monroe Evening Times

Location

Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

Aug 20, 1949

Page

2

Monroe History Observed As Centenary Marked At Lincoln Park

Green County Historical Society marks Monroe’s centennial with guest speakers and ceremonies at Lincoln Park. Other items note the death of Earl Morton in Jefferson township and Mrs. William Laughead’s death in Minnesota. Britons urged to leave Warsaw amid rising Polish German tensions.

Monroe Harriet G Anundsen Edna Dunwiddie Ralph J. Kundert Green County Historical Society Lincoln Park Earl Morton Jefferson Township William Laughead Attica Minnesota Warsaw

Local Newspaper Subscription Rates and Office Hours

The notice lists associated press subscriptions and rates for a year and the need for advance payment. It includes a service window from 8:30 a.m. to 9:20 p.m and a telephone number for contact. It references Donal regulations and mentions county names and patch details.

Cousin Dicphenson County Sear

Editorial reflects on FCC curbs on radio giveaways

The editorial argues the federal ruling restricting radio industry giveaway programs is overdue and questions possible political pressure on the FCC. It warns that continued external influence could revive semi lottery policies and hasten an industry already fraying at the edges.

FCC Commission

Inauguration Night Lights Up Monroe Recreation Park

Monroe to unveil new lighting tonight at Recreation park field after delays caused by missing cable. Wisconsin Power and Park officials organized a temporary power hookup, enabling summer night softball and Shrine benefit games to proceed. The improved illumination promises brighter fields and a milestone for the community.

Recreation Park Park Wisconsin Power Monroe Kc-Shrine

Generous Gesture and Hospital Costs Stir Debate

State Auditor Kenner questions cost of extending professional courtesy to patients at Wisconsin General Hospital. Publics wonder if such favors are affordable, as taxpayers bear the expense. The piece argues paying one’s own way is the realist rule and invites reasons to justify exceptions.

Kenner Wisconsin General Hospital Madison Wisconsin

Relic of Civil War Found During Jail Work

A 35 pound iron ball and a three foot chain with shackle were unearthed yesterday at the site of the new county jail in Janesville. Workers paused as the ground yielded this relic, believed to date from Civil War days.

Janesville

Country in the Pot and the Washington Letters

A reader dismisses dire Washington letters predicting doom and declares faith in rural life. He mocks urban pessimism, extols nature, and argues that Americans in fields and factories keep the nation alive while Washington planners misrepresent the country. He imagines carting officials to view Mother Nature.

Washington Business Cal Zoolidge Washington National Screw and Bolt Potomac Copyright General Features

New Glarus Fair Officials Named

New Glarus fair announces chairmen for the annual school fair to be held Thursday September 15. Edwin Klassy, secretary, lists department heads including Robert Arn horse show Walter Streiff dairy cattle Waldo Freitag beef cattle Nic Kubly swine and sheep Richard Christen poultry William Hillerstad corn and grain Clarence Mayer clothing Mrs Clarence Mayer foods Mrs Peter Streiff canning Evelyn Fargen rugs Naomi Itten articles from feed sacks Kathleen Fuchs needle work Margaret Shaver flowers and Gress review Mrs John Goodman rural and grade school exhibits Leslie Bacon handi work Russell Monroe grade and oral school booths.

New Glarus Edwin Klassy Robert Arn Walter Streiff Waldo Freitag Nic Kubly Richard Christen William Hillerstad Clarence Mayer Doris Hoesly Peter Streiff Evelyn | Fargen Naomi Itten Kathleen Fuchs Margaret Shaver John Goodman Leslie Bacon Russell Monroe

Spring Grove News and Social Notes from Wisconsin

Mrs. Herbert Molins hosts in Spring Grove while families and neighbors travel and visit. Recaps include Nolty-Schrader reunion at North Side park Brodhead with Robert Gene Clark as president and Clare Clark as secretary treasurer. Guests include Elmer cousins from Los Angeles and Toledo.

William Sweeney Phanton Lake Nolty-Schrader North Side Park Brodhead Robert Gene Clark Clare Clark Albert M. Elmer Los Angeles J. P Peter” Elmer Toledo Herbert Mohns Edwin Theiler and Thomas and Eugene Wisconsin Robert Mohns Louisiana Elmer Stahlecker Wisconsin Dells Otto Beckers Madison Leon Deal Beloit June ‘Thrasher Moline John Robertson Orville Hawkins Gary Vicki Lynn Fish Iatchery Don Nyman Chicago

Struck leases Fairman apartment in Richland Center

William Struck of Richland Center has leased the Fairman apartment formerly occupied by Mr and Mrs Allen Ross. The Rosses have purchased the Becker home on South Avenue. Try Times Want Ads.

Brodhead William Struck Richland Center Fairman Allen Ross Rosses Becker South Avenue

Wisconsin Public Service offers 4.3 million mortgage bonds

Washington dispatch: Wisconsin Public Service Corp of Milwaukee registered with the Securities and Exchange Commission yesterday the offer of 4,300,000 dollars in 30 year first mortgage bonds. The utility also sought SEC authority to sell 2,500,000 dollars worth of its 10 par common stock to its parent holding company Standard Gas and Electric Co.

Washington —(P Wisconsin Public Service Corp Milwaukee Securit Ss and Exchange Commission SEC Standard Gas and Electric Co

Lutherans Seek Hungary's Report

A Lutheran spokesman says no further aid will go to the Lutheran church in Hungary until they account for 292000 dollars donated by American Lutherans since the war. Dr S C Michelfelder executive secretary of the Lutheran world federation said the condition governs grant of 250000 a year. He noted a Hungarian delegation requested funds and was told to meet terms on past donations government permission to receive American aid purpose details and allow inspection by American committee members.

New Sven — We Federation Geneva

Juda By Mrs. F. N. Mills

Mr and Mrs Russell Carter and family are on a week long camping trip at Eagle River. Various residents visit relatives in Decatur Monroe and nearby towns while others attend reunions and weekend visits. Notable illnesses and recoveries are noted with several family gatherings and trips across Wisconsin.

Russell Carter Eagle River Joseph Jones Kathleen Anthony Ida Dale Decatur, Kenseth Zienenerman Ivan Arnsmeier William Smith Jim Falls Martha Luckey Be- Hort Edward Luckey Raymond Arnsmeier Davis Janet Arnsmeier Virgil Waelti Charles Sandy Beach Hayward Leroy Peterson Milwaukee Florence Miller Janesville Shrader-Noulty Brodhead Melvin Wilson Frank Leopold Jr Robert Clark Robert Clark Jr Lester Shelton Madison Anita Dinges Orangeville Fred Brunkow Kenneth Maas Oregon Lawrence Hartwig Harry Newcomer Willis Esther Larson John Newcomer Rodgers Memorial Hospital Ocono Mowoc Louise Pinnow St. Clare Hospital Monroe Lillian Yaun Richard Raymond Beightol Colby Ben Miller Wisconsin Canada Donald Lahr Union Grove E. T. Lahr G. S. Ecklund Leroy Minn C.J. Tingley John Affolter Michigan Ralph Weaver Inez Weaver Ruth Latham Woodstock Ill Floyd Kretchmer Harvard Herbert Matzke Floyd Kolander Green Bay Mary Elaine Matzke William Matzke Charles Smith Juda Martha | Schoeber Kitewater Clarence Stub Cedarvill Pearl Chester Albright Harry McClafferty Rock

Many Sunday Guests Visit Juda Area Homes

A list of Sunday visitors and travels includes Mrs. Frank Ashenfelter Da is and Mrs. Ora Roderick, Sam and Matzke of Twin Grove, Alvin Camron and daughter from Arlington Heights, Grenzow family from Juda, Roy Freis at a Rural Letter Carriers convention in Grand Rapids, Mich, and many others. Local residents hosted and visited relatives across several towns including Waupun Madison Oconomowoc Monroe Brodhead and Oshkosh with several workers and families noted in attendance.

Louise Pinnow Arthur Ludwig Dora Meyers Monthel Fred Wendt Milton Junction L. L. Helland Lewis Lehnherr Nancy Janet Herman Lehnherr Blanchardville Robert Maxstead Beloit Peter Retzlaff Peter Jr Harry Newcomer Prairie du Chien Claude Walton Germania Schmultz C._C. Brunkow Ray McNutt Winnebago Minn Stanley Broughton Brodhead Sam Walter Sally Howard Matzke Janesville Elmer Matzke Ralph Frey Irene Menehan Madison Ida Frey Monroe Herbert Frey Dunkirk N. Y Ralphrey Donna Zoe Adelman South Wayne Florence Wilkersham Jessie Luther O'sh- Kosh Juda

Birthday Names and Neighbors List by August Dates

A long list of birthday greetings dated Sunday August 21 to Saturday August 27 shows individuals with names and routes or addresses, including Edward Kaderly Juda and Gloria Jensen Winslow among many others. The text shifts to a narrative about Sniffenpup hiding in a garbage can, recalling a journey through Elfinlandia and Ignomania, meeting shopkeeper Mr Cando, sharing milk, and describing Sandy and Fairy Britches.

Edward Samuel Kaderly Juda Gloria Jean Jensen Winslow F Gary Eugene Goecks Sniffenpup Sandy Mr. Cando Elfinlandia Ignomania

Heilbronner Dies at 83 Hosiery Leader of Holeproof

Louis E. Heilbronner, 83, longtime Holeproof Hosiery Co. chairman of the board, died at his home after about a month of illness. He joined the company at 15, helped build Kalamazoo Knitting Works, became secretary and treasurer in 1900, then president in 1933 and board chairman in 1945.

Uwaukee Louis E. Heilbronner Holeproof Hosiery Co Heilbronner Holeproof Kalamazoo Knitting Works Kalamazoo Mich

Population grows 200000 monthly to 150 million

Census Bureau estimates the U S population rises about 200000 each month and may hit 150000000 by mid year The July 1 estimate stands at 149215000 reflecting steady growth across the nation and outlines ongoing demographic trends for policy considerations.

Washington Census Bureau

Lightning Sparks Idaho Forest Fires Across Three Forests

A rash of new lightning caused fires spread through three Idaho national forests. Twenty eight smoke jumpers and 220 others fought 38 fires in the Nez Perce forest, while storms blamed for at least 36 fires in the Payette and about 25 in the Boise forests. The largest Nez Perce blaze has burned about 40 acres on the Salmon river.

wlCall Idaho Idaho National Forests Nez Perce Forest Payette Nationalest Boise National Forest Salmon River

New Glarus Social News From Mrs Millard Tschudy

Mrs Millard Tschudy hosts visitors in New Glarus as relatives and army friends call on her home. James Wallace of Jamestown and local residents share calls while others travel to California Yellowstone and Chicago with family.

John Kundert Jack Kundert Monroe James Wallace Jamestown N. D Millard Tschudy Kim Wallace Tschudy Vernon Duerst Forlifornia Melvin Jenson Belleville Don Doherty Blanchardville New Glarus

Sniffenpup Plans Return to the Midway

Street or road tale follows Sniffenpup and Mr Cando as they discuss milk, questions, and a plan to return to the midway after a meeting at the post office with a man who offers cautious guidance about Ignomania and listening to questions.

Sniffenpup Hy Bhiff Mr. Cando Midway

New Members List With Addresses and Dates

New member entries include Daryl William Wilde of Browntown Box 147 March 13 1949 Margaret Ann Striker route 2 Sept 27 1941 Dennis Lee Wirth route 4 Sept 6 1948 Carol Jean Trumpy Clarno Aug 26 1948 Richard Wayne Arney 415 W Plummer Ave Calumet City ILL Feb 23 1948 Kenneth Andrew Anderson route 1 Woodford June 14 1949

Daryl William Wilde Browntown Margaret’ Ann Striker Dennis Lee Wirth Carol Jean Trumpy Clarno Richard Wayne Arney W. Plummer Ave Calumet City Ill Kenneth ‘Andrew Anderson Woodford

Browntown Social Visits and Family News

Mrs C L Crago reports Browntown events with the Hastings and Nybroten families visiting in Winslow Morgantown Vineland and Chicago a family picnic at Fritz Hastings home and New Jersey relatives meeting Norman Nybroten Oscar Nybroten and Barbara Hanson. Fleury Miplet noted as Montreal printing pioneer backed by Franklin.

James Hastings San Francisco Lena Hastings Emma Hastings Fritz Hastings Winslow Joseph Dale Helen Ellingston Norman Nybroten Morgantown W. Va Barbara Hanson Vineland N. J Oscar Nybroten Fleury Miplet Montreal Benjamin Franklin

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