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Newspaper
Monroe Evening Times
Location
Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Dec 23, 1948
Page
2
The editorial urges readers to pause from personal worries and extend small acts of kindness this holiday season. It emphasizes greeting neighbors with warmth, offering help, and making Christmas and the New Year brighter through genuine generosity and fellowship.
Senate economists discuss profits and taxes warning against heavy levies that could spark inflation and public backlash. The piece notes Truman supporters seeking reform, Democratic party fears, and uncertain chances of harsh tax laws in the 81st Congress amid party splits.
John R. Chapman of South Wayne is re-elected chairman of the Lafayette County Agricultural Conservation Committee. He has farmed in Lafayette County for 28 years and chaired the committee for 15 years. Other members include Edward P. Kiott Seymour and Augusta Stiefel Shullsburg.
A machine designed to automate bottle production was invented in 1903, representing an early advance in industrial manufacturing. The invention aimed to increase speed and consistency in glass bottle production, signaling progress in automated processes of the era.
Ten year snapshot recalls William Geiger death in 1938 and local incidents in Adams township, a school yard injury, multiple weddings, a farm accident, a high school senior named good citizen, and local society notes. Earlier decades note tree crashes, a death, church music, and a cheese donation to orphans. Reflected years include 1923 1908 1898 50 years ago events and local civic notes on gas plant bills and a pending wedding.
In a cave Flournoy mocks Danny claiming power over him and offers a white powder that will cure his crippled legs if he throws it at Santa Claus. Danny agrees after fear and hope drive him to Santa Land where Santa’s elves and reindeer prepare for Christmas Eve.
In a grim Christmas scene, Santa lies dying in the snow after an attack by Flournoy with white powder. The dramatic moment contrasts with tomorrow's promised festive cheer as the narrative shifts to a hopeful holiday mood.
Washington reports farm real estate values on November 1 rose to a new national high index of 177, eight percent above last year and 113 percent above the 1935-39 average. The gain comes with a two percent rise over four months ending Nov. 1, while sales volume remained smaller than a year earlier due to reluctance by sellers and buyers to meet asking prices.
Albany residents host relatives for Christmas including Mrs Schultz and son Bruce and daughter Susan Madison visitors include J E Schultz and family. locals plan gatherings with Stauffer and Anderson families. California trip for Julia Hulburt ends with hospital stay then home. University students Eileen Hammerly Kathleen Lewis Barbara Price Ewald Zwickey Sam Fergeson home for holidays.
Wild turkeys roost in trees but construct nests on the ground. They are semi aquatic and strong swimmers, liking to wade in swamps.
A deputy collector of internal revenue will be at the post office from January 3 to January 10 to assist taxpayers with declarations of estimated tax for 1948. Filing rules apply to income from salaries, wages, and nonwithholding sources, with no charge for the service. Taxpayers should bring their federal tax return copy.
Rock Island reports four bids opened for the Galena flood control project. Robinson of St Louis led with 311,634.43 dollars, followed by Gaber of Galena 313,084.67 Roche of Freeport 315,843.75 and Turner and Sons of Bos Belo Wis 330,707.25. Government estimate 287,352.65. The four bids will be reviewed to pick a winner. The Galena project total exceeds 500,000 dollars with Galena city paying about 180,000.
The National Safety Council estimates 265 deaths from traffic accidents during the Christmas holiday, covering fatalities from 6 p.m. Friday to midnight Sunday. The figure could be lower if drivers and pedestrians exercise extra caution, particularly with gasoline and alcohol, and if weather remains severe enough to force cautious driving or staying home.
Esso Standard Oil Co. says heavy fuel declines 25 cents per barrel while diesel drops about one-fifth of a cent per gallon and wholesale gasoline rises by a half cent per gallon.
A Chilean military court convicted 20 men of conspiring to overthrow the government last month in Santiago. Former President Carlos Ibáñez and three others were acquitted. Sentences ranged from 514 days in exile in Chile to four years exile abroad.
Estevan Mal acara, 22, died last night as the second victim of a Tuesday accident when a North Western road streamliner struck an automobile at a crossing near Kenosha. James Dominguez Jr., 20, was killed instantly.
The term stevedore is said to derive from the Spanish estiva dor meaning packer. This linguistic note links maritime labor terminology to its nautical roots and historical language use.
Miss Eleanor Marty and John Stauffer were married at 3 oclock in Zwingli Evangelical and Reformed church with Rev. A R Achtemeier officiating. Marian Stauffer was organist and Marian Luchsinger flower girl. Guests wore brocaded faille gowns and white poinsettia bouquets. The couple will live on the Stauffer farm near Monticello after a wedding trip.
Fifty eight employees of the Alvin F. Rote Co. gathered at the Monroe hotel for a Christmas party with guests from Monroe Orangeville and Argyle. A turkey dinner was served and Ben Berger Madison magician provided entertainment.
Fifty members of the Friendly Neighbors club attended the Christmas party Saturday evening at Sam Ball school. Games were played with prizes going to Mrs. Sylvia Math, Jacob Vordermann, Ralph Ikuch and Wilbert Trotter.
Mrs Willis J Marty and Mrs F W Voegels co hosted the annual Christmas party of the Wednesday Bridge club at the Marty home Tuesday with a 1 o clock dinner before card playing. Gifts were exchanged. Present were Mrs R H Schoonover Mrs J Monroe Mrs M E Lynn Mrs R We Karlen Albert Obel Mr R W Woeffler Leon Oegeli Adam Schuler H A Becker Mr J W Barlow Co M Stauffer Emily Jordan and O D Curtis.
Mrs Ella Olson and Nelson Nipple of Brodhead were married December 1 at Grace Lutheran Church in Rockford. Attendants were Ernest Merrill of Brodhead and Miss Helen Fell of Rockford. The couple run a Coffee shop on First Center Avenue.
Mr and Mrs Jesse Beach of 1729 14th street celebrate their 35th wedding anniversary with a surprise party at home. The couple wed December 22, 1913, officiated by the late Rev Alfred Schuh of St John Evangelical and Reformed church. A group of relatives and friends attended and refreshments were served.
Royal Neighbors held their Christmas party at the lodge rooms last evening. Mrs. Robert Kramer gave a reading titled Christmas Shopping and the group sang carols. Luncheon featured tables with Christmas trimmings and an exchange of gifts. Two new members Mrs. Kenneth Kleckner and Mrs. Frances Eschberger joined the club.
Fred Goecks named worshipful master of the South Wayne Masonic lodge for the coming year. Other officers include Fred Hastings senior warden Robert Stites junior warden A H Rading treasurer D M Howery secretary B E Maddrell trustee Merlyn Williams senior deacon Virgil Swiggum junior deacon John Doyle Tyler Raleigh Rohde and Grant Allen stewards.
The Mills Homemakers club met Tuesday evening at Mrs. Henry Youngblood Jr s home with Mrs Elmer Thorson assisting A brief business session preceded games and gift exchanges The next meeting is planned for January at Mrs Edward Butts home with Mrs Arthur Meythaler as co hostess
The Christ mas party of the Young People’s Missionary society was held Monday at the R. W. Woelffer home. Each member performed a program number and a $10 gift was sent to the Ovidia Hansing mission in China. Refreshments with a Christmas motif were served to nine guests.
The South Wayne WCTU sponsors a drive for old eye glasses lens and frames to be sent overseas for foreign use. At the last meeting at Mrs. Oscar Petersons home a pot luck supper was served with the crusade of 1873 discussion.
The article notes that kangaroos can jump long distances yet achieve relatively low vertical height, suggesting they can be contained by a short fence.
Hart school in Decatur township closed Friday for a two week vacation. A Christmas tree lighting program was held with Mrs. Neva Peckham of Albany as teacher. The school club elected new officers Dick Bouton president Jerry Pryce vice president Larry Saunders secretary and Franklin Pryce treasurer. They purchased Christmas lights and decorations for the tree.
The public service commission will hear the application of Jacob Frei and Casper Elmer to operate as common carriers in Dane and Green counties at 10 a m January 14 in Madison. Arnold Gratz seeks amendment to a contract motor carrier license for hauling live stock and farm products in Lafayette and Iowa counties. hearing is January 13 at 1 30 p m. Berton Dreger requests to amend his license to include cheese factory supplies from Madison and Monroe to West Middleton and building materials to Middleton for Karlen and Steinmann Lumber Co. hearing set for January 13 at 1 30 p m.
Qualified veterans between 19 and 32 may become second lieutenants in the U S Army. Sgt Rodney C Johnson at Monroe recruiting station says processing can take 10 days. Selected men receive commissions and three months of service-school training, then a two year active duty tour. Opportunity also exists to compete for a regular army commission.
Wilbur Schneider aged 25 from Winslow has waived a preliminary examination and is bound over to county court on a statutory rape charge. He will appear January 18 before Judge Harold J. Lamboley. bail set at $2,000. Complaint filed by a minor Monroe girl.
The inaugural committee estimates total outlay at 315 500 for the Truman inauguration with 98 075 spent on grandstands from the Capitol to the White House. The rest covers platform erection and related gala events funded by local businessmen and donor services.
The federal security agency announced that the medical schools at the University of Wisconsin and Marquette University each received $25,000 for cancer control projects.
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