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Newspaper
Monroe Evening Times
Location
Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Dec 26, 1952
Page
2
The Pope’s annual Christmas Eve address condemns totalitarianism and communism, warning that modern states risk becoming all powerful administrative machines eroding individual rights. He argues such systems suppress the soul and freedoms, urging a more philanthropic capitalism and cautioning labor unions.
The piece defends the McCarran Walter Immigration Law as a tool to curb subversives while acknowledging flaws in quotas. It argues that enforcement may be harsh yet necessary, cites a New York seamen incident as a example, and urges careful reform rather than repeal.
The passage notes a variation from standard chariots where most ancient designs are open at the back while Irish examples featured openings at the front. It highlights a distinctive construction difference used by ancient Irish wheels and carriage builders.
A 1912 letter from Rev. A D Stauffacher to his parents recounts his arrival as a missionary, describing Japanese scenery and country buildings after his trip. The note appears among notes from 40 years ago and other local items.
House Ways and Means subcommittee officials release a 19 month report urging broad inquiries into the IRS alcohol tax unit and Justice Department tax division. They call for a larger enforcement staff, detailed taxpayer record keeping, income source disclosure, elimination of certain tax free benefits, and full publicity on tax settlements.
Horace Chapman 87 died unexpectedly at 4 p m Wednesday in Warren He was born August 14 1865 on the Chapman homestead farm He married Mary Susan Russell October 12 1890 they observed their 62nd wedding anniversary this year Services will be at 2 p m tomorrow at Bartel funeral home with Rev Howard Beldin and Rev M H Johnson officiating Burial will be in Elmwood cemetery He leaves wife two sons John and Marion two daughters Mrs William Snyder Mrs Myrtle Stuart three grandchildren and two great grandchildren He was a native of Wayne Township Lafayette County and a member of the Warren Baptist church.
William F. McCorry, first cousin of Monroe residents Frank and William Haren, suffered serious neck injuries in a Chicago collision on Sheridan Road while returning from work. He remained at St. Ann’s hospital, the sole injury in the two-car incident.
Arthur Brayton 61 former head of the Des Moines Convention Bureau and Monroe Chamber of Commerce speaker at the January 25 1950 dinner in Monroe died in Des Moines last Tuesday He was known for speaking at special functions and his task at the event occurred during an ice storm with candles at tables in the high school gym.
James Marlow reports Stalin expressed willingness to meet President-elect Eisenhower and cooperate toward ending the Korean War. He offered no concrete commitments, leaving loopholes to avoid action. The New York Times raised questions to Moscow and noted Soviet ambiguity could complicate western diplomacy.
Archaeology and ancient history notes suggest the Israelites first entered the land of Canaan, corresponding to present day Israel, circa 1400 B C. The statement places biblical timeline within Bronze Age context.
Monticello and nearby towns celebrate Christmas with extended families visiting from Madison Janesville Richland Center Monroe Verona New Glarus and Des Moines. Guests include the Theiler Babler Freitag Voegeli Haldiman Stauffer Escher Wirth Disch and Meyers families among others sharing Christmas meals and visits.
The Army said Gen. James A. Van Fleet will stay on active duty as commander of the Eighth Army in Korea though retirement is due next month. Lt. Gen. Manton S. Eddy, commander of U. S. Army forces in Europe, is also to remain on active duty under the same retirement provisions. Both officers have served 35 years and held major general rank for at least five years.
In 1945 Martha Ann was born on Christmas Day in Milwaukee. On Thursday Mrs. Skwierawski gave birth to a son named Stephen, adding another Christmas birth to the Leonard Skwierawski family.
French lemonade sellers blame home brewers for rising private stills and widespread alcoholism, estimating four million private stills operating across the country.
The Busy Bees group met at Mrs. Charles Hartwig Jr. home with co hostess Mrs. Hartwig Sr. Thirteen members and two visitors attended. Gifts donated to Green County Hospital and a needy family, and exchanges occurred among members. Project leaders for January oven dinner meetings are Mrs. Victor Wells and Mrs. Emerson Wells.
The Jolly Workers Homemakers met at Miss E Leah and Iva Tomlinson home for a Tuesday noon Christmas party. Gifts were exchanged via Mystery Pals and new names drawn for next year. The group played 500 with Mrs George Lawyer and Mrs R Elmer Erickson high scorers. Mrs George Michaels won the traveling prize. A Christmas quiz went to Mrs Osbin Vincent. They planned to send a box to Sparta children and gifts to Green County Hospital.
The Civil Aeronautics Board announced that U S scheduled airlines posted 0.38 passenger deaths per 100 million passenger miles this year, a record low. The figure is an estimate for the year not yet finished, compared with 1.3 in 1951 and a previous low of 1.1 in 1950.
Mrs Berta Belle Taylor 78 of Spring Grove Township died at 9 30 a m yesterday at the Fleek home in Brodhead during a holiday visit with her half sister Mary O Dell Fleek She was born December 26 1874 and married William A Taylor in Milwaukee She is survived by a half sister and a nephew Stanley Fleck Services will be at 11 a m tomorrow at Weiss Funeral Home Milwaukee with Rev Rehm officiating and burial in Forest Hill Cemetery Madison
A J Chucka, previously assistant county agent for Chippewa County, is named agricultural agent for Jackson County, effective February 1.
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