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Newspaper
Monroe Evening Times
Location
Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Dec 21, 1946
Page
2
The Monroe Evening Times absorbed the Daily Journal in 1927, becoming a daily paper except Sundays under the Evening Times Co. Full leased wire reports from the Associated Press credit news to AP and to the paper.
The piece suspects lavish gifts and graft tied to Senator Bilbo of Mississippi and wartime funds. It questions the source of large expenditures, notes alleged graft through unions and high wartime wages, and urges federal action by the justice department and FBI.
Fragmentary text describes a Hollywood contempt trial involving a figure named Lewis and a dramatic, history laden scenario. It hints at star power, sacrifice, and public drama surrounding legal proceedings.
The AAA and Federal Housing Administration plan to assist veterans with farm dwellings and related structures in Milwaukee and Green county. A total of 124 veteran certificates for farm machinery purchases were issued in Green County from June 1945 to October 1946, with 39 for priority tractors. The program ends February 8 1947. ManueI Carolers from Immanuel Evangels church will sing Monday at Green County. A Christmas tree program and special dinner will be held Christmas day. Norman School students sang carols Thursday evening.
City officials report meeting at city hall last night approving a routine payroll and a permit. The streets department was authorized to barricade certain streets and designate use of areas for approved activities.
The Adventures learn a lesson on giving as Woody Woodchuck awakens with a dream and offers his treasure share to those in need. Lenny, Tippydumdoo, and friends decide to distribute the chest while visiting a carpenter's house where a newborn is celebrated. The group ultimately shares the treasure with the village family.
Mrs Cynthia Johnson longtime resident of South Wayne marked her 89th birthday at home. Born December 17 1857 in Bergen Norway she came to America at 19 with her parents. She and George C Johnson farmed in Wiota township before moving to South Wayne. She is active at home reading. husband died eight years ago. Five children include Mrs Lew Winters Gratiot William A Warren IL Tillie Johnson at home Sam and Mrs Earl E Hasley South Wayne.
Christmas Party of the Neighbors club hosted by Mrs. Lester Rackow welcomed 48 attendees. Guests played 500 and bunco with prizes awarded to Otto Feldt George Wichelt and others. Santa handed out candy to children. Luncheon served by Mrs Rackow and Mrs Torkelson. The club donated $5 to WLS.
All boys and girls up to 12 years of age are invited to join the Monroe Evening Times Boys and Girls Club. Fill out this coupon and mail to the Evening Times Club Monroe Wisconsin Seine Street or R F D Postoffice Date of birth Age last birthday.
Plans for the January neighborhood meeting were made at the home of Mrs Wilbert Trotter. Attendees included multiple area families and their children, among them the Wichelt Siegenthalers Pinnow Huffman Trotter Torkelson Siedschlag Bahler Feldt Bloom Wellman Salzwedel Schwartzlow Albright and Rackow households.
Surprise party at Irvin Anderson’s home Thursday evening drew friends and relatives for cards. A midnight luncheon followed for the Cline and Parmer families and other Browntown, South Wayne, and Woodford residents including Mr. and Mrs. Russell Cline, Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Penniston, Cpl. Darrell and Dwayne Penniston, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Cline, the Wild and Cecil families, Ella Parmer, Richard Parmer, and Irvin Anderson’s family.
Mr and Mrs Frank H Fellrath of Clayton announce the engagement of their daughter Vonnie Fellrath of Oregon to Rol Rygh son of Mr and Mrs Theodore Rygh of Woodford. Vonnie teaches at the Wisconsin school for girls in Oregon while Rol Rygh has four years Army service and is employed by Wisconsin Power and Light at Oregon.
Girl Scouts and guests attended a Christmas party in the scout room with games and refreshments. Troop leaders were Mrs. Charles Fry Mrs. Henry Tschudy and Mrs. Harold Pilz.
A sequence of dates names and ages from December birthdays. Individuals include Marlene Wild 6 Albany route 1 and Robert Zurfluh 9 Albany, plus entries for Monroe Browntown Juda and Beloit with ages 1 to 14. The list spans December 22 to December 27 and notes street addresses and routes where given.
A bewitched boy in a red polka dot dress flees through the palace pursued by Lord Potts and courtiers. The boy uses cunning and speed to dodge capture, finally being seized and locked up as daylight fades on the fifth day of the enchantment. To be continued.
Mrs. Elsa Einstein dies. Charles Bernard of Canada dies in Brodhead. Sen. Peter Norback of South Dakota dies. Judge Harold D. James of Freeport dies. Mrs. W. C. Thompson of Jefferson injured in cellar fall. Montgomery Ward opens test farm store in Monroe.
New members include Karen Ruth Freitag of Monti cello route 2 with a January 1 4 date. Beverly Jean Jones of Warren Illinois has a January 2 8 birthday. Charlene Mae Jones of Warren Illinois has a February 1 27 birthday. Confucius is credited with early use of chilled treatment on second degree burns before 400 B C.
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