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Newspaper

Monroe Evening Times

Location

Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

Dec 02, 1947

Page

8

Signs of Strategy in Lucas Illinois Run Decision

The article argues Senator Lucas will not seek Illinois governor as part of a broader 1948 campaign plan. It notes Truman’s influence, implies Lucas could be a running mate, and discusses Republican central strategy, potential leaders, and the leverage of a Congress aligned with public wishes.

Lucas Illinois Truman Eies Harold Stassen Taft Warren al Tesdy Eisenhower MacArthur Congress

Wisconsin Dairy Outlook From Unseasonable Weather

Weather effects on comfort and fuel use aside, Madison area weather influenced dairy economics with October milk production reaching a new high of more than a billion pounds, up 14 percent from the 10 year average. Wisconsin maintains its top national rank in milk output as dairy farmers push herd production, offsetting crop ups and downs and supporting rural prosperity.

Madison Wisconsin

Former Albany Woman Dies in Evansville Home

Mrs. Amos Weaver, 88, Evansville, died Saturday at her son-in-law and daughter Mr. and Mrs. Jay Murray in Madison after a fall fractured her hip three weeks earlier. Born Helena Price near Albany, she wed more than 60 years ago and moved to Evansville 40 years ago. Survived by daughter Murray, son Dewey of Madison, eight grandchildren, several great grandchildren, and sister Mrs. Peckham of Albany. Services held at the Roderick J. home in Evansville with H. A. Graubner officiating. burial in Maple Hill cemetery.

Albany Aes Amos Weaver Evansville Jay Murray Madson Weaver Methodist Church Nun Murray Dewey Madison Je Peckham Roderick J H. A. Graubner List Maple Hill Cement

Decades of Local News 1907 and 1922 Briefs

A compilation notes 1907 items including the death of Mrs. Hannah Shriner, a birth to Dr. and Mrs. L. A. Moore, Rev. J H Palmer defending picture shows, and Swiss wrestling at Turner hall. The 1922 notes report a fatal car accident near South Wayne, a big fire in Newbern, a Beloit basketball win, snow-removal policy, a chiropractic clinic opening, a death, and two Juda weddings.

Hannah Shriner Frank A. Shriner L. A. Moore J. H. Palmer Turner Hall South Wayne Dubuque Newbern N. C Monroe Badgers Charrity Beloit B. M. Horsch Charles Underwood Clara Hillbrand John C. Miller Juda John T. Collentine

Crosser Pushes Land Tax Over Income Tax in Congress

Washington Rep. Crosser of Ohio, a 30 year veteran, advocates ending income and excise taxes and funding all government revenues from economic rent under Henry George's single tax theory. He calls it justice and notes limited support while distributing George's book to persuade colleagues.

Washington Rep Crosser Ohio Congress Henry George George House Congressional Record

Julian Gilbertson Succumbs to Illness

Julian Orville Gilbertson 33 died after a yearlong illness at home. Funeral services set for tomorrow at 1:30 p.m. at Laether Funeral Home and 2 p.m. at Adams Lutheran Church with Rev. A. P. Anderson officiating. Interment in Adams church cemetery. He was born July 1, 1914 in Adams and married Margaret Lillian in Dubuque on December 14, 1938. Survived by wife, parents, a daughter Joyce Mae, son Maynard Lee, and grandparents Mr. and Mrs. John O. Johnson.

Carl and Ames Johnson Gilbertson Dubuque Margaret Lillian Gilbertson Adams Township Joyce Mae Maynard Lee John O. Johnson

Green County Native Passes at Walworth

Anna May Burns 74 a Green County native died Sunday at her Walworth home. Born April 10, 1873 to Oliver and Eva Schwartz she married Carl Burns Aug 2, 1892 in Sharon and lived in Walworth. Survived by a daughter Ora Benedict two sisters and three brothers. Funeral Hghlighs set for 2 pm tomorrow at Walworth funeral home with Rev Gronseth. burial at Greenwood Cemetery.

Anna May Burns Green County Walworth Oliver Eva ‘Schwartz Burns Sharon Carl Burns Ora Benedict George Burns Susan Latta L. R. Hogle Berrien Springs Mich J. E. Schwartz Mt. Vernon John Wilbur Schwartz Clinton Lutheran Church At H. O. Gronseth GS Rhiworth Demery

Green Bay man named to Wisconsin watchmaking board

Acting Gov. Rennebohm appointed Clyde J. Cannenburgh of Green Bay to the Wisconsin board of examiners in watch making for a term ending May 15, 1948. He succeeds R. L. Avery of Appleton, who resigned.

Green Bay Madison Rennebohm Clyde J. Cannenburgh Wisconsin Board of Examiners R. L. Avery Appleton

Monticello Youths Form New Pep Band

A pep band to play at all basketball games has been formed by Monticello high school band members under director W. Weller. Officers elected at the first meeting include Virginia Elmer as president Marianne Elmer as secretary and Joyce Pease as reporter. Other members are Beth Ann Becker Audrey Wichsser Walter Kubly Jerry Witten wyler Raymond Schenk Walter Luethy and Eugene Schmid.

Aomuceng Times Special Service W. Weller Virginia Elmer Marianne Elmer Joyce Pease Beth Ann Becker Audrey Wichser Walter Kubly Jerry Wittenwyler Raymond Schenk Walter Luethy Eugene Schmid

Anzio Nettuno Gift Fight Reflects Odd Philanthropy

Hal Boyle notes postwar generosity with two stories. An Irish cabbie John Horkin plans to slaughter his horse Portaslain to fund European relief, risking his livelihood but showing penitence. In Italy, rival beach towns Anzio and Nettuno quarrel over a $100,000 aid gift, with Nettuno feeling snubbed after Anzio’s mayor rejects a share.

Hal Boyle New York Manhattan Europe Italy U. S Anzio Nettuno John Horkin Portaslain Cetral Park Horkin County Mayo Ireland Harkin New York State Dunkirk Fredonia Mario de Francheschi de Francheschi Malvito Vecchiarelli

Controversy Over Anzio Cemetery Preference Sparks Local War of Words

Dunkirk mayor Walter F. Murray calls the Anzio cemetery designation an unfortunate situation. He notes the town’s affection for Dunkirk and cites a health department meat destruction linked to Hack Driver Hor kin's Portaslain sacrifice as a postscript.

Anzio Dunkirk Walter F. Murray N. Y Driver Horkin Europe Health Department

Legislative Council To Reduce Wisconsin Sessions

Wisconsin lawmakers consider shortening sessions as the new Legislative Council, chaired by Republican Warren P. Knowles, prepares sub committees. With a $30,000 annual budget, supporters say the body could streamline organization and expedite proposed legislation for following sessions.

Madison Wisconsin Legislative Council Warren P. Knowles New Richmond Knowles

Mrs. Blackburn Dies Former Albany Publisher at 61

Mrs. Joseph Blackburn, 61, longtime Albany Herald owner and publisher, died after a long illness at Prairie du Chien on November 14. Survived by husband Joseph Blackburn, son Paul Elgin, daughter Alma Prairie du Chien, another daughter Mrs Harold Hampton Bagley, two brothers Thomas Cook Beetown and William Cook Lancaster, four grandchildren. Funeral held November 17 in Lancaster with burial there.

Joseph Blackburn Albany Prairie du Chien Blackburn Albany Herald Karley Paul Elgin Tressa Cook Blacburn Lancaster Daughers Alma Harold Hampton Bagvvy Thomas ' Cook Beetown William Cook

Memorial committee outlines plans for war dead tribute

The War Dead Memorial committee in Monroe, appointed by Mayor Frank A. Buehler, outlines community plans for honoring returning war dead. The panel acts as a clearing house to ensure full community tribute and observes next of kin wishes. Nine Green County bodies have cleared return. 52 local service personnel died. The group seeks cooperation from businesses to display a single half mast flag on burial day and will coordinate color guards, firing squads, and a bugler with veterans groups, the guard, and schools.

War Dead Memorial Committee Frank A. Buehler Monroe John J. Burkhard Green County Theodore J. Burgy, Jr Court House Square Women's Relief Corps National Guard

Community memorial plan and honor roll enclosure

A community committee discussed tentative plans for a memorial service to honor all service members returning dead. The season’s honor roll would be unveiled, re-enscribed in a courthouse case, and a single annual memorial on Memorial Day proposed to replace the Armistice service. The War Department pledged no remains would be returned to kin without complete identification. If unidentified, bodies may be interred in a national cemetery, and families are advised not to open caskets at services.

Court House War Department Kin

Miss Ellen Blaisdell Dies in Warren at 75

Warren resident for 48 years Miss Ellen Blaisdell 75 died Saturday at home Funeral services were held this afternoon Reverend H E Beldin officiated burial in Elmwood Cemetery She was born in Wayne township and is survived by two sisters Misses Clara and Lillian Warren

Warren Ppecu Ellen Blaisdell H. E. Beldin Elmwood Cemetery Wayne Township Clara Lillian

Westfield Granted Area Bangs Control

The state department of agriculture approved an area control petition for Bangs disease in Westfield Marquette county the first township based control under the 1947 law. The plan provides free vaccination of all heifer calves and optional free herd testing with 71 of 81 cattle owners requesting the action.

Westfield Madison State Department of Agriculture Marquette County

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