Subscription rates and office hours for Monroe newspaper
Rates list by carrier in Monroe at 12 50 per year, by Pall in Wisconsin and Stephenson county Illinois at 87 per year, outside Wisconsin and Stephenson county at 8 per year. Subscriptions must be prepaid to comply with postal rules. Office hours are 8 30 am to 5 20 pm. Telephone numbers 3 for office, 2209 after hours news gate, 219 for business calls.
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Monroe
Pall
Wisconsin
Stephenson Unty
Wissin
Stephenson County
Editorial: Ireland Declares Independent Republic
The article views Ireland as an independent republic after breaking from the British crown. It notes long-standing hard feelings from rebellion days and Black and Tans clashes, cites wartime neutrality, and mentions Northern Ireland remaining opposed to union while commending the Irish people globally.
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Ireland
Repubc
England
Reland
Lily
Tain
Eire
Probl
Fly of Independent Nations
Winter Arrives With Forecast Cold Snap Across County
The article notes an official chart predicting colder temperatures after a preview of winter weekend conditions. It describes coming weeks of shivering, fuel concerns, need for snow removal, icy sidewalks, and increased use of car chains as winter settles in.
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Green County
Weath
Abel
Grand gesture of bread for others across the seas
The letter lauds the Christian Rural Overseas Program for sending food supplies and recovery materials abroad. It notes trainload donations piling at marshaling points and expresses hope that Christmas shipments will proceed even if not all go out. It calls for continued civilian support beyond the Marshal plan.
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Christian Rural Overseas
Public Health Group Heads Under Dr Stovall
Dr W D Stevell of the state board of health was named president of the Public Health Association yesterday. Officers include Ilene Crowley Madison vice president Bruce Dimmit Green Bay secretary treasurer and directors Martha Jenny Dr Francis Bull Madison E H Jorris Madison Herbert Berger Janesville Josephine Foote Wausau. The association organized during a conference of public health authorities at the University of Wisconsin.
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Madison
W. D. Stevell
State Board of Health
Association For Purlic Health
Ilene Crowley
Bruce Dimmit
Green Bay
E. H. Jorris
Martha Jenny
Francis Bull
Herbert Berger
Janesville
Josephine Foote
Wausau
University of Wisconsin
Interesting Items From The Evening Times Files
Ten year back council meeting denounces new truck rules presiding officer Summersill in mayor’s absence. Green County Dental society new president Dr Byron R Bennett. Wisconsin Swiss and limburger cheese field man John Shager appointed.
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Herbert T. Summerill
Kohh
Byron R. Bennett
D. H. Partridge
Green County Dental Society
John Shager
Wisconsin
Santa and the Sucy Wav Elf’s Trick Reverses Witch in Cave
Flournoy the elf tricks Mrs Thump and impersonates Santa to reach Danny. He paralyzes the witch with a sleep spell, dons her robe and hat, and then cures Danny by using a dark salve plus a painful leg manipulation. The shocking reveal shows Flournoy’s true nature.
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Mrs. Thump
Flournoy
Santta
Maba
Boligan
Zwiss
Danny
Fiournoy
Christendom
Economist Warns Against Tax Hike in 1949
Washington official warns a tax increase could spark an inflationary revolt if total levy nears a quarter of income. Emerson P. Schmidt, director of economic research for the national chamber of commerce, told a Senate committee that taxes are already too high and further hikes may provoke strong public backlash.
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Washington
National
Chamber of Commerce
Chamber
Emerson P. Schmidt
Senate-House
Congress
Wisconsin River Floods Through Petenwell Dam
The Wisconsin River yesterday flowed through the new Petenwell dam near Necedah after the channel was blocked for two days. The eight million dollar Wisconsin River Power Co project plans to close the dam this spring as flood waters form an artificial lake.
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Wisconsin Rapids
Wisconsin
Petenwell
Necedah
Wisconsin River Power Co
Orangeville Church Receives 1800 Dollar Organ Gift
The Methodist church board accepts 1800 from local families to buy an organ from a Rockford music company now in use. A 300 dollar balance will be raised by subscriptions. The instrument is dedicated to the church founders and builders with winter organ concerts planned.
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Orangeville
Times Special
The
Methodist Church
Rockford Music Company
MacArthur Refuses US Return and Stays in Tokyo
General Douglas MacArthur stated he has no plans to return to the United States and will remain in Japan to oversee postwar tasks. An allied HQ official told the AP there was no truth to Washington reports of contacting President Truman about a home return. The remark followed talks with an American visitor and notes of Mrs MacArthur seeking a U.S. visit. Occupation issues and Japan’s economic stabilization have entered a critical phase.
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Tokyo
Douglas MacArthur
United States
Japan
Associated Press
Washington
MacArthur
Truman
U. S
Liberals Need GOP Says Senator Thye Warns
Senator Thye of Minnesota warns liberals must seek Republican support for liberal legislation in the new Congress. He notes Democratic allies may tout liberal principles, but predicts few measures would become law without GOP backing.
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Thye
Washington
Congress
R-Minn
Truman
British Ration List Based for Christmas
Britons will receive extra items for Christmas with sugar increased by a half pound tea up by a quarter pound and candy up by two ounces per ration book holder. Normal weekly rations remain a half pound sugar two ounces tea and three ounces candy. A small amount of non rationed meat loaf and sausage is added to butcher supplies.
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London
Ministry of Food
Fairless Forecasts U S Steel Record Breakdown Next Year
United States Steel President Benjamin Fairless told the senate-house economic committee the steel industry could hit 68 million tons of finished steel production next year if labor troubles are avoided. This would be a 3 million ton jump from the current record, he said, stressing actual output.
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Washington
Benjamin Fairless
United States Steel
Senate-House Economic Committee
Son-in-law Held in Fatal Slaying Case
Detroit police Lt. George Kimball said he would seek a first degree murder warrant for Loren Lenz 41, accused in the Monday night slaying of his father in law Nicholas F. Longstaff 71, a former Racine Wisconsin police man.
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Detroit
George Kimball
Loren Lenz
Lenz
Nicholas F. Longstaff
Racine, Wis
Snowflake Size and Form at Varying Freezing Temperatures
Snow forms smallest flakes at very low temperatures and deeper in the cold. Just below the freezing point the flakes become larger and more complex in structure.
Ford Fund Plans Expanded Activity
Detroit based Ford foundation with 2.0 billion dollars aims to expand activities in human welfare. Henry Ford II, board president, says the foundation will make significant contributions to problems facing people worldwide. The late Edsel Ford established the foundation in 1936 and it holds 2,803,908 non voting Ford Motor Co. shares, about 81.2 percent, as of last November 30.
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Detroit
Ford Foundation
Henry Ford II
Ford Motor Co
Clark seeks U.S. control over tidelands oil fields
Attorney General Clark petitions the Supreme Court to apply federal paramount jurisdiction to tidelands off Texas and Louisiana. He requests the same federal finding used in the California tidelands decision of June 1947, aiming to extend federal authority over underwater oil-producing lands.
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Washington
Clark
Supreme Court
Texas
Louisiana
United States
California
Justice Department
Milwaukee Milk Area Sets January Price at 4.40 per CWT
Farmers shipping milk to the Milwaukee area in January will be paid the December price of 4.40 per hundredweight. The announcement followed a meeting of farmer producers and dairy dealers.
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Milwaukee
Milwaukee Area
U S Assails Latin Wave of Rebellion
The state department condemned the use of force to force political change in Latin America calling it deplorable and contrary to the ideals of the American republics. It said armed intervention risks danger to hemispheric nations and disclosed consultations with several Latin American governments on possible actions.
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Washington
State Department
Latin America
Department
United States
Milwaukee Lifts Ban On Hotel Yule Trees
The Milwaukee fire department lifts its hotel lobby Christmas tree ban but imposes strict decoration and daily inspection rules. Deputy Fire Chief Johnston warns against foreign bulbs after testing a Japanese bulb marked 120v, which can ignite tissue paper within minutes.
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Milwaukee
Johnston
Japan
Juda Guests Return Home for Holidays
Miss Leatha Roderick a Lake Mills teacher visits home for holidays with mother Mrs Edith Roderick. Miss Kathryn Chambers from Stout College Minn is home with parents Mr and Mrs William Chambers. Mrs E L Fries and Mrs Darrell Alexander were in Beloit. Mr and Mrs William Geocks hosted a gathering for Mrs and Mrs Robert Gissing of Monroe who depart soon for extended California trip. Juda high school students served dinner Friday noon before holiday vacation. School board members and their fellow leaders were mentioned.
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Leatha Roderick
Lake Mills
Edith Rodeerick
Kathryn Chambers
Stout College
Minomonie
William Chambers
E. L. Fries
Darrell Alexander
Beloit
William Geocks
Robert Gissing
Monroe
California
Juda High School
Local families honored at post-dinner program
The event featured guests including Mr and Mrs Lewis Lehnherr and daughter Mr and Mrs Ben Miller Mr and Mrs Jacob Gruenewald and family Rev Peter Retzlaff and Mrs C J Tingley A sophomore class supervised program followed. Mrs Frank Seidschlag hosted an oyster supper for Mr Seidschlags birthday with many relatives from Seidschlag and connected families attending. Wesley Retzlaff Urban Miller LaVern Andrews and James Keen students from Naperville College Naperville IL home for holidays.
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Lewis Lehnherr
Ben Miller
Jacob Gruenewald
Peter Retzlaff
C. J. Tingley
Frank Seidschlag
Mr. Seidschlag
Fred Salzwedel
George
Wesley Retzlaff
Urban Miller
LaVern Andrews
James Keen
Naperville College
Naperville
I11l
The
Hoidays
Prince of Peace Poem Inspired by Shepherds
A devotional verse reflecting on the humble birth of Jesus. The poet Tabitha Marie Ritzmann asks why the divine child chose lowly circumstances and shepherds to hear the herald angels sing. The piece emphasizes love, joy, and heavenly peace through quiet night.
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Tabitha Marie Ritzmann
Baker's Book Store Gift Ideas Esteemed Across Ages
Last minute shoppers find best sellers for all ages at Baker's Book Store. Featured items include Pat 7 key chains and mechanical pencils, imprinted stationery lines, pine scented men’s stationery, and imported floral notes. A coin box key chain helps avoid overparking fines. visit tonight or tomorrow for many novel gift ideas.
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Baker’s Book Store
Style Shop Holiday Sale Reduces Most Stock
Bargains abound at THE STYLE SHOP with widespread price cuts as stock moves to new spring items. Winter coats, suits, dresses, lingerie, blouses, sweaters and skirts see reductions up to 25 dollars or 10 dollars depending on item, plus a three pair 15 denier hose box offer. Shop open tonight and tomorrow evening.
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Buzz
Style Shop
Festive home gifts at Ett er s and Becker s Leader
Ett er s Store showcases mercerized cotton cloths including Skirted Fieldcrest patterns and 70 by 70 inch sizes with prices from 3 98 to 20 00. Luxurious Calloway loop pile rugs join gift ideas. Becker s Leader imports linen like cloths napkin sets and Martex towels, plus Chatham Lambsdown blanket and a range of lingerie and hosiery.
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Etter’s
Scranton
Fieldcrest
Calloway
Becker’s
Shirley
Christmas Hosiery and Sleepwear Debut at Lees
Lees advertises a wide range of holiday lounge sets in white satin with blue piping and Chinese motifs in sizes 12 to 20. Artemis nylon satin slips with lace trim, Wiscon crepe, Ship n Shore blouses, Alba nylon hose, and extra length stockings headline a festive inventory for thoughtful gift buyers.
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Lee’s
Artemis
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Monroe Daily Journal
Ember
the Associated Press
Inland Ly Press Association
Audit Bureau of Circulation
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Evening Times
Monroe High
Albany
Gabriel Schindtler
New Glarus
William Cook
R. C. Whitcomb
Citizens Bank
Henry Swenk
Jackson Street
Borden
Square
Joshua Kiassy
Monroe Township
North Texas
Jesse Benway
Bertha Schultz
Brooklyn
Elmer Ale
South Dakota
Edith Woodman
Brodhead
John W. Haney
Joshua Klassy
J. H. Ae
Tallman
Willard O. Grinnell
I. N. Black
Fred Blumer
Argyle
Floyd Broughton
F. W. Slater
Barney Flensburg
Carl Ruegg
Santa and
Petenwell Dam
Orangeville Church
Fairless
Laurence Duggan
Institute of International Education
New York
Ford
Trukenbred’s
Blumer’s
Poff’s Cycle Shop
6Th Street
Monroe, Wis
U.S
Juda
F. N. Miller
Atlas Prager
AtLas Pracer
NM Town
Harvey
Stauffacher
Rhone
White Block
NEW Body CO
Dewey Boyd
12Th Street
Burkhard Electric Co
Melvin Wilson
Twelfth St
Wis
Green, Lafayette
Iowa
Eason
Ernest C. Waeffler
Hartwig
Melvin Seidschlag
Stanley Mauermann
Milo Miller
August Seidschlag
William Seidschlag
Rockford
Harry Smith
Marvin Seidschlag
Franklin Seidschlag
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