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Newspaper
Monroe Evening Times
Location
Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Dec 18, 1948
Page
2
In remarks and a forthcoming state of the union, officials signal a cautious path on undoing the Taft Hartley Act. The president plans no immediate repeal proposals and hints at possible retained protections for workers, while labor leaders press for swift action.
The presidents railway mediation board urges a third wage rise of seven cents an hour for a 40 hour week with income loss for non operating workers, retroactive to Oct 1. Switching to a 40 hour week raises costs in 1949, likely boosting hauling rates and possibly fares, while the economy shows mixed signs of activity as spring approaches.
Washington reports farm income for the year will edge above 1947 totals due to higher production costs. Cash receipts are forecast at 30.8 billion versus 30.2006 billion in 1947, with December income around 2.6 billion, about ten percent below December. Wisconsin ranks seventh in the nation in cash farm income.
Royal Miller, 41, former principal of the Wisconsin school for girls at Oregon, announced his candidacy for state superintendent of public instruction in April 1949. He seeks the post held by John M Callahan, 83, who has served 27 years. The four year term pays $6500 annually.
Dr. T. A. Hagerup, 55, longtime Dodgeville physician since 1921, died Friday at St. Joseph's hospital after a week of illness. He is survived by his wife and one son. Funeral arrangements have not been set.
The Charles F. Engelhardts of Beloit, former Monroe residents, will observe their golden wedding anniversary tomorrow. In other items, Glenn Hoff of Boy Scout troop 101 earned the Rank of Eagle on December 18, 1988. Mrs. Martha Ellen Johnson dies in Freeport with rites to be conducted locally.
Pupils and teachers from Smiley Albany and Pud dledeck districts held Christmas programs with plays recitations and musical numbers. Mothers clubs funded school needs and hosted holiday events. Several township schools including Spring Grove Jordan Prairie and Norwegian School planned programs next week with Santa visits and lunches.
A Sunday listing names Sally Mae Kubly route 4 Marilyn Jean Ashman route 7 Beloit Philip Ralph Peterson 13024 11th avenue John op Haesler III route 1 Argyle and Clarence Schultz Jr route 5 with partial address details shown. The fragmentary OCR suggests a community notices page with resident names and routes or addresses.
A list of individuals with towns routes and numbers for December days Monday through Saturday. Entries include Werner Hauri Juda Monticello and other names with addresses such as North Chicago Albany Beloit and South Wayne. The tone mirrors a local community roster or election-like roll with multiple residents and route numbers.
A reflective 1948 piece reveals how an aging neighbor known as Old Grouch is softened by a Christmas gesture. A bullied dog, snowballing trouble, and a boyish act restore his faith and bring him back into the community. The narrative urges readers to seek lonely souls to comfort during Christmas.
A southern Wisconsin dispersal dairy sale at R. M. Howard farm near Janesville drew 33 grade Holsteins averaging 3980 dollars with a top of 470 dollars. Cattle from the area sold northward, with a herd average around 260 dollars for two year olds and 286 dollars for a two year old bull. John Thorpe near Clarno plans a new metal roof for his farmhouse.
Appleton couple Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Karrow filed a $115,000 damage suit against Wisconsin Michigan Power Co. over injuries from a gas main leak in fall 1947 and yesterday settled for $600.
Madison reports dairy expert Owen M. Richards of Chicago urged intensive advertising and merchandising to boost butter sales. He noted the dairy industry spends 350,000 annually vs oleomargarine at 5,800,000. Milo K. Swanton warned of a planned push in Congress to repeal federal taxes on oleomargarine.
Madison, Gordon D. Leonard of Milwaukee was named to the state aeronautics commission by Gov. Rennebohm to fill the vacancy caused by the death of Karl Reynolds of Sturgeon Bay. Max Steig of Clintonville was named to succeed himself on the state banking review board for a term ending January 1, 1954.
Four brownies and a Snow Man discover a moss stairway to a Magic Wishing Pool in Pla tonia. Lance wishes uncrossed eyes, Pudding brightens teeth, Hugo loses freckles, Hubert gains curls, Danny seeks relief from a twisted leg but the pool drains, gate breaks, and the wish backfires. Tomorrow: One More Chance.
The notice names Gary Lee Sweetwood of 1209 Adams Street North Chicago Illinois as a new member with date December 20 1947.
Green Bay and Brown County bar association pushes for a federal court district with headquarters in Green Bay and seeks congressional action to create the northern district.
Dr. Leslie A. Holmes of Illinois State Normal University was named president of the Northern Illinois Teachers College in DeKalb. The appointment marks a leadership change at the college serving educator training in the region.
J H M Clinch, acting president since mid November, was elected president at a special board meeting of the Chicago North Shore and Milwaukee Railway Co. The change formalizes leadership of the railroad.
All boys and girls up to age 42 are invited to join the Evening Times Boys and Girls club. Fill out the coupon and mail to the Evening Times Club, Monroe Evening Times, Monroe, Wis.
Madison reports the state commission on improvement of the educational system favors adding 7 million dollars to annual school appropriations. A plan would start at 22 million dollars and rise each year, funded from the general fund. The program aims to encourage consolidation of local districts and was discussed with a legislative council committee on revenue needs.
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