Kiwanis Resolutions and Local Highlights From 1938
Entries recount humorous Kiwanis New Year resolutions read at a weekly meeting by Henry Kundert and Ray A. Young. Obituaries note Monroe native Mrs. Alice Emrick Weirich’s death in Indiana. John Dick of Monticello ends 40 years of public service in Green county. Additional items mark anniversaries, marriage license applications, and historical notes across Green County and nearby towns.
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Kiwanis
Henry Kundert
Ray A. Young
Alice Emrick Weirich
Monroe
Indiana
John Dick
Monticello
Green County
Veterans groups weigh health care merger plan
American Legion and Veterans of Foreign Wars oppose merging government medical care services into fewer units arguing it would hamper VA operations. They call for complete analysis by the Hoover commission and say no action will occur until Congress considers each proposal.
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Herbert Hoover
Commission Chargea
American Legion
Veterans of Foreign Wars
Veterans Administration
Commission
Ward
Congress
Monroe Promotes New Cheese Packaging Venture In Green County
The Cheese Producers Marketing Co operative Association launches a Monroe labeled packaged cheese line to keep Green County cheese in the public eye. Advocates say clear source identifiers on all bulk and packaged cheese will boost Monroe’s status as a cheese center and aid consumer recognition.
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Monroes
Green County
Cheese Producers Marketing Co-operative Association
Monroe
U.S. A
Fond du Lac Gasoline Well Drains After Decade of Leak
In Fond du Lac a mysterious gasoline seepage has persisted for about ten years, with about 20 000 gallons accumulating in a city manhole. Output has slowed to a dribble as city crews pump and burn the fuel, which has no commercial use. Theories point to old tank connections and a possible underground vein, but the source remains uncertain.
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Fond du Lac
W. A. Coffman
Barney P. Kramer
Kramer
Nation reports $250 billion cash and liquid savings
The Securities and Exchange Commission reveals Americans began the last quarter with about $250 billion in liquid savings. Cash and bank deposits totaled $130 billion, plus $50 billion in Series E savings bonds and $70 billion in other government securities and pension fund equity, minus $40 billion in private debt. No year ago figures were available.
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Washington
Securities and ‘Exchange | Com
Commission
United States
SEC
Meat supply and prices face continued shortages in coming year
The report notes meat supplies remain tight with pork chops and other cuts costing over a dollar a pound at times. Livestock prices hit new highs again as rationing and price controls resurface. For 1947 the average family consumed about 150 pounds of meat per year, with forecasts of a modest drop next year as production trends stay similar to 1948 but still below prewar income levels.
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Canada
Latin America
American Meat Institute
Agriculture Department
Tottal
L. H. Simerl
University of Illinois College of Agriculture
Attorney General Rules On Councilman Question
Attorney General Thomas E Fairchild ruled that the offices of city councilman and county treasurer could be held by the same person. In a separate opinion he held that a county cannot zone territory within a village or city. The first opinion was sent to Brown County District Attorney J Norman Baten and the second to Eau Claire County District Attorney Henry Steinberg.
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Madison
Thomas E. Fairchild
J. Norman Baten
Brown County
Henry Steinberg
Eau Claire
Mt Pleasant Mutual Fire Insurance to Hold Meeting
The Mt Pleasant Mutual Fire Insurance Co. will hold its annual meeting at Grand Central Hall at 2 p m next Tuesday. Clarence W Loveland announced the meeting. officers will be elected and other business transacted.
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Mt. Pleasant Insurance Group
Monticello
Mt. Pleasant Mutual Fire Insurance Co
Grand Central Hall
Clarence W. Loveland
Two-Party Setup Seen as Permanent in U P S report
Chicago reports the American Political Science Association hears that the two party system is here to stay after the 1948 election. Max Lerner of the New York Star says the two party system has re asserted strength and will not yield to three or one party setups. Rep. Dirksen urges debate on a single platform and stronger party unity to align local and national campaigns.
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Chicago
American Political Science Association
Max Lerner
The
New York Star
Dirksen
R-Nl
Estate at Brodhead Sets Up Trust Fund
Otto C. Schulz of Brodhead died November 22 leaving a will dated November 18 creating a trust for his son O Carl Schulz of Long Beach California. The trust provides a balance to fund if the son dies before age 50 with full distribution to the son upon reaching that age. Executor named is Ben H Roderick of Brodhead. Bonds of 60000 were furnished and appraisers are named.
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Fane
Flanagan
Boystown
Neb
Otto C. Schulz
Brodhead
Schulz
O. Carl
Long Beach
Calif
Ben H. Roderick
Man Struck by Hiawatha Train At Park Street
Charles Prosser 79 was killed yesterday crossing Park Street when struck by the Milwaukee Road Hiawatha train. He was walking to his shift at the Carnation Milk Co. plant.
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John J. Trickle
Klassy’s Crossing
E. P. Wheeler
Chicago
Court House
Milwaukee Road
A. C. Dodge Co
Hiawatha
Deonomowoe
Charles Prosser
Mindszenty Refuses Escape Despite Imminent Arrest
Vienna reports that Josef Cardinal Mindszenty refused to flee Hungary as communist authorities prepared to arrest him. His secretary told friends that the cardinal chose to stay and face detention rather than abandon his country.
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Vienna
Josef Cardinal Mindszenty
Hungary
Shoppers Quest In New Year Sales And Clearances
A brisk retailer roundup highlights The Style Shop price cuts on winter clothing as it clears inventory for spring. Becker's Leader Store launches year end reductions with coats dresses and home textiles at deep discounts to ease expenses and attract families.
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Style Shop
STYLE
Lee's Pre-Inventory Sale Slashes Prices Despite Smoke Damage
Lee's Store reports smoke damage delaying service but promises compensation through deeper discounts. Dresses in taffeta gabardine crepe corduroy and faille are heavily reduced for teens and adults. wool coats including zip-in styles cut nearly in half. Suits under 59.98 now 28 to 38 with blouses sweaters and jackets offering many costume changes. Watch paper for reopening information.
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Becker's
Lee's
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Evening Times
Monroe High Five
Immanuel Evangelical Church
J. L. Rogers
Oshkosh
Door County
Fred Wellman Jr
Frieda Bandi
Illinois Central
Schultz’ Station
Theiler Furniture
Gas Company
San Monroe
Editorial
England
Germany
Europe
Russia
Herald Bear Farm
Harold Bear
Monroe Or
Victor Schiller
John T. Etter
Emil J. Beaudry
Greenland
Bluie West
Dominican Reput
Spain
Christopher Columbus
Skee
Rondo DE Luxe
Paris
Patte
Wisconsin
William Hahn, Gilbert Swartz and
J. C. Timm
Baker's Book Store
Baker's
Etter’s
Kirby
Tabitha Marie Ritzmann
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