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Newspaper
Monroe Evening Times
Location
Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Dec 05, 1946
Page
2
The piece argues coal producers and John L. Lewis share blame for mining woes while natural gas alone won’t solve the problem. It notes food for thought, critiques state ownership, and warns against industry control. introduction of natural gas to Wisconsin by 1948 offers heat and kitchen efficiency but broader issues remain.
Several residents including Mr. and Mrs. Carlton Chandler and families from Belleville Lancaster and Madison visited relatives in Neenah and Middleton. Births are announced for Douglas Hatfield in Madison General Hospital. Capt. Ole Gunderson, son of O A Gunderson, discharged after five years in the military with combat service in the ETO and later instructor duties.
The United States delegate to the United Nations suggests the Presidio in San Francisco Bay could serve as a permanent headquarters for the world. The piece ponders whether prisons, once seen as harsh, may become more livable sanctuaries amid global troubles.
Violence flared at the West Allis Allis-Chalmers plant as 7 500 demonstrators and police clashed. Sixteen arrested. three officers and a photographer injured. picket Gerald Rose 21 held on an open charge. Union sympathy march swelled from a few hundred to about two thousand.
A Holstein belief claims wearing mistletoe toe will cure green wounds and bring success in the chase and give strength to the wrestler. The unusual remedy centers on a superstition held by locals about athletic prowess and good fortune.
Ten years ago on December 5 1936 Mrs Irene Dunn Schnell 26 formerly of Monroe died in Richland Center Wisconsin. Wallis Simpson announced she would help King Edward retain his throne. 25 years ago on December 5 1921 Sheriff Buehler and Undersheriff Mitchell led a 15000 bootlegger raid west of Clarno arresting five prisoners and seizing an arsenal. Germany and Switzerland signed a treaty of arbitration. Mrs Rhoda Whitcomb Clemmer and Nina Sanborn formerly of Twin Grove died.
In Arizona a Catalina seaplane stranded for weeks is kept afloat by a lake that has nearly dried up while two sailors remain aboard awaiting rain. In Missouri Chillicothe residents fear a repeat coal strike may force a wood cutting effort to stockpile fuel. In Kansas City a purse snatcher abandons a victim’s glasses on the grass after stealing her purse.
Folklore recalls the Christmas morning wren hunt in Ireland with holly, ribbons, and wren boys collecting gifts. A Danish Irish war tale links a wren to the camp disturbance and defeat, while modern narration questions the bird’s guilt, suggesting a starling or sparrow may have been the culprit.
Moscow’s concession that the veto may not apply to UN arms control moves stirs Lake Success speculation about a possible shift in Soviet policy. Observers weigh whether Stalin’s and Molotov’s signals hint at a genuine push for disarmament or a staged maneuver for broader aims.
The speaker insists on creating her own security area first and expresses stronger belief in American ideals. She vows to work toward the peace needed to rebuild her war-ravaged nation.
A simple cleaning tip instructs to rub the bottom area of the washing machine with a cloth dampened in vinegar water to remove mineral buildup. The vinegar solution helps dissolve limescale and restore smooth operation.
Greek Christmas legends speak of the Karkantzari, mischievous beings roaming rural Greece between Christmas and Epiphany. Homes burn leather odor as a deterrent, while priests ward them with holy water and basil sprigs.
Forest fires in 1945 destroyed more than five million dollars worth of merchantable timber. The fires swept across multiple districts, reducing standing timber and affecting local lumber industries and property owners. Authorities warned of continued risk during dry season and urged preventive measures.
Municipal rule requires all hens that wish to cackle to step 200 feet away from any residence in Kenilworth. The ordinance aims to limit noise and protect neighborhood peace.
A local ad seeks men and women hard of hearing to try the Ourine Home Method test for relief from wax buildup. If hearing does not improve, money back guarantee applies. Blumer's Walgreen Agency promotes Curine Ear Drops.
The column urges dairymen to clean and clip cows to reduce dirt before milking, suggests renting clippers, and recommends watching a film on record keeping and breeding. It notes cold weather handling milk, shelter for cans, aiding the milk hauler, and planning fertilizer and seed orders for 1947 with wishes for a prosperous year.
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