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Newspaper
Monroe Evening Times
Location
Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jan 03, 1947
Page
2
Criticism arises from two sources over Governor Goodland's handling of the West Allis plant strike. The CIO leadership accuses him of suppressing protests while he defends lawful, peaceful picketing and vows the law will prevail.
The piece notes growing talk that General Eisenhower might run for president in 1948 from either party. It recalls precedents of military leaders becoming civilian leaders and cites his Texas birth and wartime outlook as potential strengths. The 1948 political climate is described as mixed, with caution about betting against him.
A miscellany from The Evening Times lists 1937 notes on Phil LaFoliette starting a third term as governor and a social structures test, 400 Green County farmers showing interest in a federally sponsored test program, and the death of Eva M. Jones near Brodhead. Also mentions Albany cagers Gefest Marty Swiss team and several marriage notices including Clara Wurtz with Arnold Albright, and Sylvester Vivian Hawkins with Clayton Stone. 1922 items note Morris Road’s marriage to Evelyn Dixon in Janesville, Henry Babler Jr selling garage interest to Emil Schaad, Dr Harold B Caradine erecting a radio sores plant, Dave Becker buying property, and a 50th wedding anniversary tribute. final line references Granada in Nicaragua.
Dewitt MacKenzie surveys Poland's looming January 19 vote amid Western doubts. The four party bloc, led by communists, faces an opposition led by Stanislaw Mikolajczyk who cites arrests and intimidation. Potsdam promises and Yalta pledges clash with reported police actions and limited press access as international concern grows. Ma e Zemp's Madison visit and local notes close the column.
Local residents Mr. and Mrs. Oswald Altman hosted New Year's Day laughter with friends. Ruth Hoesly returned to Madison after holidays with her parents. Bernard Wild bought Ott furniture. ownership to begin after year’s start. Nic Elmer visited Dayton relatives. Sunday school officers were elected for the coming year at the Swiss Evangelical and Reformed church, with J. J. Figi as general superintendent and treasurer and multiple department superintendents named. A luncheon followed the meeting hosted by several hostesses. Several local names and families are listed in these community notes.
Mrs Ellen Wagoner and Kay returned to Madison after spending part of Christmas vacation with Mr and Mrs Herbert Mohns. Mrs Phoebe Montefelt is visiting Brodhead for holidays. Kathryn Zweifel visited daughter Mrs Earl Cleveland recovering after surgery at St Clare hospital. Fred Aeschlimann spent time with Thomas Hartman in Milwaukee. Louise Nolty visited Melvin Wilson in Juda. Marjorie Andrews stayed with grandmother Phoebe Montefelt in Brodhead. Howard Stahleck er and family from Durand called on Elmer Stahlecker. Walter Swanborg Sr of Rockford and Walter Swanborg Jr of Rockford hosted visits. Chester Reise of Juda visited John Robertson. Orpha Green stayed with Ed Condon in Green Bay. The Ruher coalfields supply Germany with most of its coal.
Reporter Eddy Gilmore describes Russians as not large as Americans, noting differences in dress, headgear, and boots. He details everyday life in Moscow including fashion, cosmetics, food, tea, entertainment, nightlife, sports, and the prevalence of church attendance among Russians.
Local church notices list services across Immanuel Lutheran United Brethren and other congregations with Sunday school times and special events. Separate items report New Year salutations from police and a humorous tale of a skunk and a dog in Detroit leading to a landlord dispute.
The timetable lists 9 30 church school with provisions for all worship and communion at 10 40 youth fellowship at 7 p m Wednesday choir rehearsal and an office board meeting at the parsonage.
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