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Newspaper
Monroe Evening Times
Location
Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Dec 31, 1946
Page
2
A New Year message reflects on milk prices, labor unions, management, and public welfare. It cautions against inflation and bureaucratic control while urging cooperation to improve living standards and avert recrimination, ending with a hopeful note for fulfillment ahead.
Readers note that footwear in the postwar period has enlarged by about half a size to a full size. The Associated Press reports wider shoe bends and sturdier builds reflect changing fashions and practical needs. The shift affects men and women across several brands and retailers.
In Danville Illinois an 11 year old named Mrs. Mary R. is described in a garbled scene about a coat and boots with a ware heap. Mrs. Speer comments that driving a scooter shows parking benefits and questions selling the car as a foolish notion.
A study by Dr. Harvey C. Lehman shows today’s leaders across legislative, judicial, diplomatic, military, naval, religious and educational fields are noticeably older than a century ago. Median ages in many roles have risen, with Congressmen up from 35–39 to 55–59 and senators from 45–49 to 60–64, while World War II admirals averaged 59 in 1944.
Ten year-ago notes from December 31 1936 include a fire at Bidlingmaier factory near Monticello a widow found dead in her apartment a wind to blame for a garage being lifted near Brodhead and Lucille Kamps wedding Ernest Fischer. Monroe saw more homes built in 1936 than in prior three years and Edwards Brothers plan a farmers restaurant opening. Licenses to wed were issued to Pick and Kundert Thomann and Bohren and Mrs Willis Ludlow named Green county Woodrow Wilson foundation chair.
The Appleton fire yesterday leveled the Central Wisconsin Motor Transport Co. office destroying the building, equipment, and freight. Owner Harry H. Long estimates losses between 5000 and 10900 dollars and says the blaze likely started from an overheated stove.
London reports Mary Churchill, youngest daughter of Britain's wartime prime minister, will wed Capt. Christopher Soames of the Coldstream Guards on January 11. The engagement was announced today.
Monticello friends and families hosted Christmas dinners and suppers for relatives visiting from Madison Monroe Verona New Glarus Brooklyn Albany Brodhead and Milwaukee. Hosts included Mr and Mrs Fred Karlen and Mr and Mrs Gilman Schmid with numerous guests and gifts observed, plus extended visits from the Theiler and Theiler families and others across Illinois and Wisconsin.
Mrs Glen E Bolender hosts pre New Year party with guests including Dr and Mrs Charles Doran Freeport and J Roy Nesbit Jr Cedarville. 500 wits played and refreshments served. Albert Evens visiting his mother at Bowen convalescent home. Several visitors and gatherings noted from Whitewater Monicoqua and Freeport with relatives and friends.
Multiple households from Freeport Rock Falls and nearby towns noted visiting relatives over Christmas and weekend gatherings. Guests included the Dietmeier, Lubbers, Hefty, Arbright, Frautschy, Shaffer, Hersmeier, Belknap, Bridge, Bostian, Dickinson, Hoot, Lenz, Barber, Goetz and many others as well as funeral attendance for Ed Auman in Fargo.
The page highlights shopping temptations including Ett er’s new 9x12 rugs with Ashlawn pattern from James Lees and Sons, Baker’s Book Store promotions with multiple best sellers, Wagner’s Health Baths inviting relaxation, and Tread Right Shoe Repair offering leather-focused repairs, heel, sole, and general shoe maintenance.
Robert J. Meythaler of Monroe is featured in a Chicago Tribune graphic section article "Santa Goes to Town." He is president of Playskool Co. in Chicago, a major educational toy maker with global sales. The note mentions his background at Monroe High School and the University of Wisconsin.
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