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Newspaper
Monroe Evening Times
Location
Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Dec 10, 1948
Page
2
Editorial urges early Yuletide mail as gift packages peak in volume across the nation. It notes Monroe’s post office faces a foreign type cheese industry center’s peculiarities, with staff and extra help needed to handle letter mail and parcels. It warns late mailing creates seasonal headaches for clerks and delivery.
A late week report notes AFL CIO leaders warning wage hikes will be tied to price controls. Unions blame management for living costs while claiming rising wages fueled inflation, despite claims of stagnant productivity. The Missouri campaign figure hints at tax measures possibly affecting jobs.
New Glarus: Under Rudy Burk halter, the Accordion band and his pupils will present a Christmas program next Wednesday evening in the high school auditorium. Members taking part in the group's first Madison broadcast Saturday include Harvey Ott Elaine Elmer Courtney Madtzinger Olga Klossher Doris Strahm Ruth Streiff George Ott Darlene Hoesly Roger Ott Monette Rindy Kathryn Ott Rosemary Marjorie Klassy and Betty Kneubuehl.
The West Allis common council enacted an ordinance barring bottled liquor at taverns from 6 p.m. Christmas Eve to 6 p.m. Christmas Day. City Clerk Phil Elliott reported tavern operators did not oppose the rule. In Milwaukee, Mayor Frank Zeidler urged voluntary bar closings on Christmas Eve.
Milwaukee county safety commission urges a curfew for drivers aged 16 to 18 prohibiting operation of cars between midnight and 4 a m. The measure would need a state law to take effect and is expected to be introduced in the legislature next month.
Ten year ago Monroe held an inspection day for the new funeral home operated by Herman A Stuessy and Harry A Hanson. Also noted American Design launched a nationwide campaign to stabilize employment and marriage licenses were applied for by Francis Stoehr and Leo Staley.
In Santa Land Danny and the Snow Man seek the Tree Wizard in the Valley of Wasoon to cure Danny’s leg. The Wizard offers a pill but demands a price, a tree more remarkable than any in the valley, as the two companions flee from an evil elf named Flournoy. Tomorrow promises the Stone Tree.
The village tax rate for 1948 rises slightly from 1947 with the per thousand valuation noted at 26.95046 compared to 26.3088 last year. The 1948 levy totals 53,634.18 versus 50,097.94 previously, with allocations to state 625.84 county 21,054.24 village 995.09 and school 30,959.01. The prorated rate shows state 31446 county 10.58 village 0.50 and school 15,556 totaling 26,950.46.
Twenty Blanchardville high school students earned honor roll status for the second six weeks. Seniors Mitzie Unterholzner Jerry Crowley George Deren dinger Dorothy Strommen Mary Ann Wamstad Arden Watrud. Juniors Susan Barber Roger Jacobson Lowell Kleven Donald Long Delores Robb Richard Sardeson Inez Strommen. Sophomores Jean Cleary Lien Audrey Watrun. Freshmen Lois Lofgren John Mason Irene Complin Claire Paulson.
Lysle Pietsch of Dixon, head of the state deer and bear program, said 14 box traps will be set around Rockford Belvidere and Oregon with corn and alfalfa as bait. Captured deer will be moved to Shawnee National Forest. He estimates about 1500 deer in the area and notes only 42 were caught last winter due to abundant crop residues.
A Wisconsin attorney general ruling says a criminal action cannot be started against a person who delivers goods by check and then stops payment. Fairchild told District Attorney Coleman the act is immoral but not prosecutable under state worthless check or false pretenses laws. The Illinois man paid by check, then stopped payment, risking less than charged.
Mrs. Mary Houser remains confined to home by illness. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Maas visited friends in the city Tuesday. James Karney and daughter Catherine spent the weekend in Eau Claire with I. T. Harstad. Want ads are big producers.
Local residents hosted birthdays and suppers in Juda and Milwaukee. Visitors included Mrs. Lloyd Salzwedel and Grace Brown from New Glarus, and relatives in Beloit and Monroe. Loren and Emerson Jordan sang on a Rockford station. Grace Schumacher visited Browntown. tours to Chester and Albany mentioned.
Mr and Mrs Leland Skattum and family stayed with Mrs Minnie Beals at Warren Illinois. Rev and Mrs Homer Retzlaff and sons from Clarno visited her parents Mr and Mrs Glenn Boyer Sunday. A catfish in the Nile River is noted to swim and float upside down.
The author notes ordering Christmas cards and listing gifts for town friends and distant relatives. Ribbons seals and paper are ready with funds to complete the task, yet a fear lingers about missing someone on the list and failing to include all names.
Baker's Book Store promotes personalized gifts and a full line of Christmas cards. Boxes priced 50 cents to 1 dollar for 12 to 18 cards feature engraved religious and decorative designs. Kid cards, Santas, German verse cards and personalized card options are available for holiday messages.
Monroe shoppers are urged to visit Etter's Becker's Leader Store and Lee's for holiday gifts. Belle Sharmeer silk and nylon hosiery, umbrellas, scarves, lingerie, and full fashion hosiery are showcased with prices. The guide highlights Chatham blankets, Weather Winky suits, Kay McDowell coats, and a wide range of accessories and gift sets. Gift wrapping balls from Lee's offer compact packaging with gift cards.
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