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Newspaper
Monroe Evening Times
Location
Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Aug 23, 1948
Page
2
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Editorial lauds Wisconsin centennial exposition at West Allis. Highlights Wisconsin at Work exhibit and Women's Building, praises thoughtful planning, condemns crowding and prepackaged amusements. Criticizes local behavior and fixation on races and prefab trends over lasting educational value.
A historical column debates a proposed one million dollar GOP advertising budget in newspapers. It argues newspapers are a viable medium with no premium or hidden news bias while noting some critics fear influence. The piece contrasts advertising with direct vote buying at polling places.
The piece endorses careful handling of a proposed 250000 bond for sewage disposal plant improvements. It argues that prudent methods protect taxpayers while funding vital service, notes the 30 day referendum period has expired, and commends officials for seeking equitable shared costs and community understanding.
Ten years ago August 23 1938 a Cadiz man Max Rinehart suffered serious injuries in a threshing machine accident. Albert Stoldt discussed federal cheese surplus purchase with Gov La Follette. Gerald Wade named South Wayne High principal succeeding A C Hannemann.
Arthur Edson argues that lie detectors measure physiological responses, not truth. Experts warn tests are not infallible with inconclusive results common, while police use them to screen suspects. The piece notes limitations with chronic criminals, drunks, the insane, and very obese individuals.
Sixteen teams competed in the Albany Fireman’s frolic horse pulling contests. Deerfield’s August Zibel won both light and heavyweight divisions. Marvin Stark and Bert McCoy placed second and third in heavyweight, while Arthur Ward and Don Herrick were second and third in lightweight. A Madison family showcased acrobatics, and Green County Boots and Saddle Club held aerial water fights and contests. Attica beat Madison 1 0 in softball, and Miss Margaret Oberholzer was crowned frolic queen at the gym climax.
Andrew Hartwig age 18 of Monroe among six Wisconsin farm youths honored by Armour and Co for outstanding livestock projects. The group includes Robert Schiefelbein Osceola Leonard Salek Phillips Alex Titel Glenbeulah Jerry Harvonak Mosinee and William Johnson Cadett. Each is a 4-H and FFA member and will receive a purebred dairy heifer at the Wisconsin centennial exposition. Hartwig, Monroe High School 1948 graduate, works on Julius Hartwig’s farm south of Monroe on highway 69.
Beulah Louise Overell 19 year old heiress announces engagement to Robert Cannon 28 a Los Angeles police radio patrolman and former air force gunnery instructor. The couple plans to marry next May or June following Overell's acquittal over yacht blast deaths of her parents.
Waupaca centennial event features Ralph Immell, Republican gubernatorial hopeful, arguing for using highway funds only for highway needs while opposing raids by pressure groups. He supports legislative transfer powers in emergencies and calls for a statewide highway plan.
Al Schmidt of Manitowoc Wisconsin was installed as a grand aerie justice at the Fraternal Order of Eagles 50th anniversary meeting in Seattle yesterday.
In Los Angeles Deputy City Prosecutor Byron Gentry ruled that a neighbor who snored loudly did not commit disturbance of the peace as the act was not wilful or malicious. He said the unconscious snorer could not exercise control over the snores, leaving Mr. and Mrs. Carr unable to halt the noise.
Rudy Ammon a Green County farmer who rents an 80 acre Washington township farm devised a portable milking unit to fit his barn. He built a mover using an electric motor vacuum tank gauge relief valve and switch suspended from two yokes with pulleys on a cable track allowing the unit to move as milking proceeds.
Springfield officials announced the 92nd Illinois state fair drew a record 1,192,500 attendees over its 10 day run which ended yesterday. The highest daily crowds were 261,500 on Veterans Day August 15 and 233,000 at the Republican rally last Thursday.
Norman Poff announced Poff Cycle Shop will relocate to a new 30 by 50 foot cement block building at 1801 6th Street. The structure includes a basement and second floor living quarters, built by Russell Schultz, Monroe contractor, with basement finished and second floor underway. Move set for September 1 or soon after from current address at 1902 12th Street.
The Office of Education projects fall enrollments near 32 million with 22.8 million in grammar schools, 6.27 million in high schools, and 2.5 million in colleges. Veterans on campus decline while overall totals climb.
A Marquette Michigan man Pvt George Newhall 32 won a food contest at Fort Monmouth earning the army eating championship. He reportedly eats three dozen eggs four to five grapefruit a pound of bacon a pitcher of coffee or a half gallon of milk for breakfast.
Monticello and nearby towns report residents traveling to Milwaukee West Allis and Madison for the Wisconsin Centennial exposition. Families including the Bokes Meier Babler and Theilers from Madison and Monroe groups visited the expo. Several residents visited or hosted in Madison West Allis and Pittsville with 4 H chorus participation noted for Marianne Elmer.
Peat bogs exhibit a steady temperature across seasons, retaining warmth in winter and staying cool in summer. Researchers note the phenomenon helps preserve organic matter and supports unique microbial communities.
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