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Newspaper

Monroe Evening Times

Location

Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

Dec 18, 1945

Page

2

Monroe Evening Times Local Notices and Service Rates

The Monroe Evening Times outlines publication details including masthead credits, Associated Press dispatch rights, and subscription rates for in town and suburban delivery along with mail options. It notes ownership by Saroe Evening Times Co with Emery A. Owell as president and announces post office registration in Monroe Wisconsin.

Morree Daily Journal Saroe Evening Times CO Emery A. O0ell Monroe Wis Associated Press Alien- One New York Detroit Carrrier One Sear Wisconsin Ove Bear Het Newe Pt Berein

Christmas Legends and the Evolution of Gift Giving

Editorial notes trace Christmas customs from Odin’s oak to St. Boniface Fir, citing Epiphany gift exchanges and St. Francis of Assisi links. It mentions Twelfth Night timing, Puritan bans in 1644, and the long preholiday tree setup driven by mail volumes and seasonal joy.

Emogene Mazestine Princi University of Wiscon Odin St. Boniface St. Peencis Assisi Christ

We Missed Evidence on OPA Rationing Plans

Evidence shows the OPA prepared rationing schemes for clothing, gap milk auto batteries coal and even to dole out gas and electricity to families with children. The passage recalls spare stamps in ration books and reflects on negative and positive actions by the agency.

OPA

Weavers Named to Succeed Bruhn in Dairy Division

Harvey J. Weavers, 47, a native of Sheboygan County, formerly taught agriculture at Plymouth and served as county agricultural agent in Manitowoc, will succeed A. T. Bruhn as chief of the dairy division. The state board of agriculture announced the appointment today. Bruhn had been senior dairy market specialist and administrative assistant for the past two years.

Harvey J. Vers Sheboy County Plymouth Manitowocky A. T. Bruhn Divi State Board of

David rides a manfish to ocean floor adventure

A boy named David is urged by mermaids to ride a manfish to the sea bottom. After a long dive through the creature’s mouth he reaches the ocean floor and finds strange weeds and new sights, while old holiday images mix with a toymaker’s tale.

David Acre Coenenee

Flashes of Life in Brief by Associated Press

In Gallup New Mexico a man named Parte Ba died after a car antifreeze incident in subzero weather. The AP report notes his belief in a plan tied to a Santa Claus in the plant area and mentions a fatal auto mishap.

Associated Press N. M Parte Ba Ghana

War era Santa: Seabee Hero in Marianas

Report describes wartime Santa as a brawny bare chested Seabee Harry F. Smith from Langhorne Pennsylvania serving in the Marianas. The text notes his role during the war and contrasts him with traditional Santa imagery for impoverished Guam children.

Guam Marianas Islands Santa Claus Harry F. Smith Langhorne

Lost dog Penny sparks postwar scarcity moment

Fragmentary notes reveal Knipp’s dog Penny and a stray scene as residents cope with postwar shortages, including a woman named Skeanhaier attempting simple tasks like butter storage, highlighting daily scarcity in the period.

Injured in Train Wreck at Iowa City

De Pras of Iowa City-Clarence Marquette was injured in a wreck and listed in serious condition with internal injuries. A railroad physician reported he was in bed but not in critical condition.

Iowa City Clarence de Pras Marquette de Pras Bae

Ireland and Britain set the war neutrality in eerie tale

A Dublin observer recalls how Ireland stayed neutral in World War II amid Britain’s requests for naval bases. The piece highlights southern Ireland’s bitter view of Britain, partition tensions, and a historic vendetta that shapes Ireland’s stance despite cordial ties to America and many Irish volunteers with British forces.

Ireland Britain England Eire Eric

Deaths and marriages listed in Evening Times items

A digest of obituaries and notices from ten years ago and twenty five years ago, including deaths of Thelma Todd Adolph Kneller Mrs. Dolan and others, plus marriages Irene Devoe and Herbert Soddy, and local sport results and events in Monroe Green County Wisconsin.

Thelma Todd Fred Byers Orangeville Adolph Kneller Monroe Beloit William J. Dolan Milwaukee Fred W. Hein Brodhead Browntown Irene Devoe Herbert Soddy Charles E. Shriner John M. Crouse South Wayne Minnie Thomas

Inflation Curb Call From AFBF Leader

Ed ward A O Neal of the American Farm Bureau federation urged to day that the nation must set our own house in order and curb inflation. He warned a perilous period lies ahead that will tax the resourcefulness and statesmanship of leaders as well as the citizens good sense.

Chicago Edward A. O'Neal American Farm Bureau Federation O'Neal

Jamaica Discovered by Columbus in 1494

The fragment notes that Jamaica was discovered by Christopher Columbus in the year 1494. It emphasizes the historic event and the explorer associated with the discovery.

Jamaica Columbus

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