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Newspaper
Monroe Evening Times
Location
Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Dec 16, 1952
Page
2
A fragmented public notice references the Monro e Daily Journal with history from 1898 and absorption in 1922. It notes Associated Press use for local news and includes old subscription and office-hour details.
President-elect Eisenhower spoke in New York asserting calm confidence and a practical peace approach. He warned Communists that appeasement is over and pledged deeds over words to speed a satisfactory end to the war, aiming to make Korea an objective lesson for the Kremlin.
Members of the Real Challenge Swiss and Limburger Cheese Producers Association warn rindless Swiss cheese directly competes with wheel Swiss, threatening the whole industry. Wisconsin state officials face a Kraft Foods Co patent fight, with a trial in Madison pending as litigation lingers.
AFL bus drivers in Racine will vote on a new proposal after a strike began on December 5 over wages. Details of the offer were not released and the membership was scheduled to meet Wednesday night to decide.
A digest of decades past notes from Monroe and surrounding areas. Highlights include Milton Hutton’s role in dairy regulation, Willard Schuetze becoming Monroe Chamber of Commerce president, Mrs. Musselman’s 95th birthday memories, and local council setting up a municipal reserve fund. Also mentions 25 40 and 50 year old items such as wrestling winners, railway schedule tweaks, and early 1900s factory plans.
A House subcommittee report says there is overemphasis on crime in radio and TV and beer and wine ads, but warns against federal controls. It urges continued self regulation, notes progress in sponsor support for cultural and educational programming, and calls for responsible action on offensive material.
Dr John A Schindler of Monroe Clinic writes in Science Digest about emotionally induced illnesses. He cites a Yale Outpatient Clinic report stating 76 percent of general medical practice stems from such ailments and predicts a coming revolution in treating common diseases.
The article extols tables as the most space efficient furniture for livability and charm in living dining spaces. It highlights a mahogany drop leaf console table, Duncan Phyfe leg coffee table, lamp and shelf tables, and a rose beige palette with rich fabrics. It advises gifting a versatile table for family enjoyment and promotes a wide assortment of gift tables.
HAL BOYLE argues the Korean War hinges on persuading China to choose peace. He outlines two paths: diplomatic rewards that shift China from Red Russia’s orbit, or intensified military pressure risking a broader war. U.S. military experts are split on risks versus gains of action.
The Agriculture Department reports it bought 1,586,837 pounds of butter since the market move, spending $1,062,970 through December 12. Friday's buys include 133,498 pounds Grade B butter in Kansas City and 231,927 pounds Grade A butter in Chicago. Prices paid reflect 67 3/4 cents per pound for Grade A and 65 3/4 for Grade B.
Monticello Times Special reports Mrs Charles Leonard of New Glarus will turn 87 on Thursday. She remains active with a cane, sewing, and reading. Eldest son Fred C Marty will host an oyster supper at her home and all ten children plan to attend. Leonard family includes eleven locally based children, one distant daughter in North Dakota, and 28 grandchildren with 48 great grandchildren.
Miss Beulah Jordan, 63, died this morning at Green County hospital where she had been a patient for several years. She lived in Evensville area and has relatives there. The body was taken from Stnessy funeral home to Allen funeral home in Evansville for arrangements. Burial will be there.
Mrs Nellie Mason 77 lifelong Brooklyn resident and former Nellie Welch died Sunday in an Oregon nursing home. She married Jess Mason in 1896, who died in 1949. Survived by two sons Lowell and Harris, three sisters, eight grandchildren and five great grandchildren. Services at Booth funeral home Oregon at 10 am with Rev Sylvester Van Berkel officiating. Burial Mt Hope cemetery Brooklyn Township.
Carson City Nev Lana Turner obtained a divorce from banker Bob Topping on grounds of extreme mental cruelty The couple had established Nevada residence at Lake Tahoe after marrying in Beverly Hills on April 26 1948 The ruling follows a high profile marriage and long legal proceedings in 1950s Nevada courts.
Services for Mrs Henry Spore 79 were conducted at 2 p m in the Apple River Methodist church. The former Mary Jane Fortune born in Lafayette County spent most of her life in Apple River area. She leaves her husband two sons Orville Shullsburg and Victor Warren three daughters Elizabeth Wicker Viola Olive Pueffier and Harry Meade with one sister Mrs James Jewell.
In Miami a local branch of the National Association of Letter Carriers re elected president Tommy Stamper for a third term on Monday. The announcement highlights Stamper as a stable leader guiding the group through ongoing union activities and community outreach.
BELLEVILLE Special Jacob Heesly 66 died Sunday at his home. Services will be at 2 p m tomorrow at First Evangelical and Reformed church with Rev. Harvey Norenberg officiating. Burial in Belleville cemetery. Calling hours at Becker Funeral Home. Heesly, a native of Exeter Township, lifelong Belleville resident, member of New Glarus Masonic lodge. Survived by widow Pearl a daughter Mrs Alfred Wenger Belleville two sisters Mrs Jose Klassy and Mrs Sarah Klassy Belleville two brothers John and Marx Chetek and two
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