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Newspaper
Monroe Evening Times
Location
Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Dec 08, 1947
Page
2
County and city law enforcement note an uptick in a troubling form of exploitation affecting youth. Officials warn parents of the danger as more young people own cars, making risky street liaisons more accessible and increasingly dangerous for teens.
A fragmented report describes a Saturday meeting of the Cheese Producers Association. Leaders warn farmers to stay alert as the industry considers new marketing approaches, advertising campaigns, and public relations efforts to expand demand and acceptance for aged dairy products.
Griswold directs a large workforce to operate daily power plant furnaces. Reports say 100 or more cars supply the operation, aiding city energy needs and administration.
A compact review notes headlines from December 8 in 1907 and 1922. It cites stage scandal The Clansman and Ku Klux Klan topics, dog liability talk, gloves fashion, a Pittsburgh police incident, and a 1922 obituary, meat trade, and rail policy mentions showing era contrasts.
Motorists may be asked shortly by the president to cut down voluntarily on pleasure driving to save gasoline. This points up a national problem in oil and in coal too. Oil production this year is expected to reach a record high, yet demand exceeds supply due to shortages of tankers pipelines and steel for tools. The government expects some oil shortage next year east of the Rockies as farm and vehicle use rise. Coal also faces shortages of cars to haul it from mines and storage space. Oscar L. Chapman noted that coal car shortages hinder production. Durango club adopts a French family, learning the wife and children gained a husband and eight more grandchildren. five children at home.
Marian Martin pattern 9069 offers a ballet length graduation dress with a whirling skirt and two sleeve versions. Includes illustrated sew chart and sizing for Jr Miss 11 13 15 17 with size 13 requiring 3% yards at 39 inches. Send 25 cents to Monroe Evening Times Pattern Dept New York.
Detroit industry observers anticipate higher production costs in 1948, triggering pricier passenger cars and stronger demand. Productivity gains from new tools may offset some costs, but tooling is pricier postwar. Output is projected near 3.5 million cars and 1.23 million trucks, barring surprises.
Infant daughter of Mr and Mrs Arthur F Engebretson Browntown died Saturday night at St Clare hospital where born November 27 She is survived by her parents a brother five sisters and two grandmothers Mrs Engebretson formerly Margaret Hanson Funeral services set for ten a m tomorrow at Ayers funeral home Gratiot with Rev G M Gunderson of Wiota Lutheran Church officiating burial in West Wiota Cemetery
Hal Boyle notes child psychology experts warn that gifts may derange personality or spark a psychosis. He argues Christmas gifting should balance desire and family budget, with humor on how misfitting presents can derail hopes and future plans.
A narrator recalls splurging on ice cream and earning spare cash by selling aspirin to hangover sufferers. The drug store owned the bike, and possessions came from listening to radio programs. Christmas is a foretaste of joy, meant to inspire acts of kindness for both children and adults, without expectation of reward, not to be turned into grand professional psychology.
James G Stauffacher 39 general manager of the Lyon Cooperative Oil Company at Marshall Minnesota has resigned to enter the automobile business. He will operate Oldsmobile Cadillac and General Motors trucks and joins the board of directors after retiring. Sales rose from 350000 in 1945 to about 800000 with profits increasing from 16000 to 76000. He is the son of Mrs Arthur P Stauffacher, now with her son and family at Marshall.
John Opgaard of Fort Ransom drives toward Litchville New York when a wheel flies off his model Ford. He boots a spare wheel but the bumper drops off. In Litchville he loses the switch key. The car stalls again and a neighbor brings Opgaard and his son home after several miles.
Monticello board sets 1948 tax rate at 35.63 per thousand, down 2.50 from this year. Herman Wirth is marshal and Henry Duerst street commissioner were rehired by the board.
Island, S C Marine Staff Sgt Charles C Allen a drill instructor wonders when he will hear from his congressman Recruits are issued cigarettes in the Post Exchange after each smoking period One recruit tries to smoke a third cigarette but cannot and asks for guidance The drill sergeant explains the notion of basic training via the exchange about smoking habits.
Misses Sweena McGuire and Marjorie Schmid will perform specialty numbers in the annual Platteville State Teachers College concert. McGuire, one of four in a percussion ensemble, will play Colonel Irons by Hart. Schmid, a trombone trio member, will showcase Three Slippers by Johnson. Dean Dahms sings in the chorus.
Joseph T. Ryerson, 67, a director of Inland Steel and a member of one of Chicago's wealthiest families, died Sunday. He was born in Chicago.
Science advances enable the deaf to hear faint sounds with a handheld device no battery pack or bulging case required. The Beltone unit, approved by the American Medical Association council, offers adjustable tone for changing hearing, with free brochures and home demonstrations from Beltone, Dept. 14, Chicago.
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