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Newspaper
Monroe Evening Times
Location
Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jan 06, 1949
Page
2
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Editorial notes President Truman’s state of the union emphasis on consistency with campaign promises and prior messages. It discusses the label fair deal, tax proposals, Taft Hartley repeal, Wagner act amendments, minimum wage goals, and the limits of government in stabilizing the economy. The piece urges adherence by advisers to economic truths and private enterprise gains.
The Wisconsin Youth Service Commission accuses the State Board of Public Welfare of delaying its duties under the 1947 Youth Service Act. Disputes include potential transfer of institutions like the Waukesha School for Boys to the commission. The outcome depends on later evidence and legislative intent.
Moscow reports that Washington issued a 49 word dispatch on President Truman’s state of the union. The item says the address focuses on domestic problems yet flags important foreign policy questions. It notes Russians were told Congress will not drop the House American activities committee.
A column surveys ten 1939 and earlier items including a Justice Department probe of alleged extremist violations, a broken leg from ice, a Monroe teacher's death, Tom Mooney pardon, Beloit’s 1924 death, Madison street disruption, marriage license filings, Tutankhamun research, and labor researchers for Virgin Islands economy, with 1899 and 1909 notes on birth records, police court sessions, dairying, Lincoln Day ceremonies, and local market prices.
Mt Pleasant Fire Insurance Co officers were re elected at Grand Central hall Tuesday. G P Hoesly as president Ray T Silver vice president A M Hefty treasurer Clarence W Loveland secretary Leslie Baumgartner appointed to fill N C Jensen’s unexpired term Silver and G G Thompson re elected directors Anna Stauffacher acting secretary Clarence Reuter spoke on firefighting and prevention 1948 income 33065.60 losses 21674.58 balance 71810.95 on Dec 31 1948 1811 policies in force since organization 82713143.50 insurance written 551083.21 losses paid.
Walter LaVasseur of Argyle named manager of the Brodhead exchange of Commonwealth Telephone Co. He replaces William R. Gilman who moves to Lake Mills as manager. The LaVasseurs will relocate to Brodhead when housing is available. LaVasseur began as a temporary helper on a construction crew in 1931 and became Argyle exchange manager in 1934. Mrs. Mary Fleck retires from the local office after 28 years of service.
The article describes sapphires exhibiting a color spectrum from crystal-clear to yellow, green, blue, and black, illustrating the variety available in the gemstone.
U S vice consul in Shanghai Willis R Etter and his wife Joyce visit Monroe on 60 day home leave from China. He says U S policy for China is bipartisan and crafted by those who know China to serve the greatest number of people there. He notes the China conflict between communists and central government is at a serious stage and cannot predict final outcomes.
William H. O'Brien, 76, died yesterday morning at his sister Mrs. Martin Garey’s home in Magnolia east of Albany. Funeral services are set for 9:30 a.m. at St. Paul’s Catholic Church Evansville, with rosary tonight at 8 p.m. at Allen Funeral Home. He was born in Ireland August 20, 1872 and long worked as a bookkeeper for Marshall Field Co. in Chicago. He is survived by sister, nieces and nephews. his wife had died earlier.
Mrs Charles Maltby 24 Beloit native and Darlington born died Tuesday in Beloit hospital. She lived in Beloit since 1942 and married March 20 1943 in Beloit. Survived by husband two daughters Terria Ann Linda Jo parents Alfred and Mrs Williams three Beloit sisters and grandmother Mrs Catherine Williams Darlington. Funeral services set at Rosman Uehling Kinzer chapel 9:30 a.m. and St Jude's church 10 a.m. Rev Bernard Pierick to officiate with burial at Calvary cemetery. Rosary at 7:30 p.m. in chapel.
Mrs. R. C. Broughton learns of the death of her uncle Will Adams on December 29 in Riceville Louisiana. Adams, a brother of the late Mrs. Fred Arnold, lived here many years ago.
British sent a demolition party to Bochumer Verein steel works in Bochum near Duesseldorf but was faced by a local German group. Workers reportedly drove out the group as tensions rose around the staged plant dismantling.
Twelve year old Clara Ann Jodoin went to a drug store for a get well card and was struck and killed by an automobile while returning home. The incident occurred in Detroit and police investigated the fatal crash.
Ett er argues Chinese Communist leaders seek classless society through brutal force. He says Chinese individualism blocks community spirit and fears a state of labor conscription. Etter will brief state officials, return to Washington, then possibly go back to China while his family stays in the United States.
Lt. Charles Ferguson, one of 12 airmen rescued last week in Greenland, returns to Sturgeon Bay for a delayed Christmas visit. He travels from Washington to Milwaukee by train and bus, and a friend drives him home to a house kept with a Christmas tree for his return. Ferguson, based in Greenland, had been tasked with rescuing the crew of a downed plane and suffered a wheel strike on landing, damaging an engine.
Paul John Achtemeier is among six Elmhurst College students honored in the 1948 49 edition of Who's Who among students in American universities and colleges. He is the son of Rev and Mrs A R Achtemeier.
Lt and Mrs M L Hasley of Hawaii announce the birth of a son, Patrick, on December 23. Mrs Hasley is the daughter of Mr and Mrs J R Gage and Lt Hasley is the son of Mr and Mrs E E Hasley of South Wayne.
Invited attendees include 58 Illinois Methodist ministers. The group will depart January 24 for Washington D C to participate in the Washington ministers seminar.
The first rehearsal of the can tata Olivet to Calvary by J H Maunder will be held January 16 at 2 p m in the Evangelical United Brethren church, with a chorus of 100 mixed voices.
A cantata is scheduled for Palm Sunday evening April 10 at 8 p.m. in the high school auditorium.
Mrs. Kathryn Van Matre of 1103 19th Street broke her right wrist Sunday noon after slipping on ice while stepping from her car.
Mr. and Mrs. Willard Tschanz, former Monroe residents, are the parents of a son born yesterday in Green Bay. Mrs. Tschanz is the former Kathryn Thorpe, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. P. F. Thorpe. Mr. Tschanz is the son of Mrs. Emma Tschanz.
Kenneth Mayer of Argyle road visited Beloit this afternoon to attend the sixth annual international mink show held at Beloit College.
Two Type One blood donors answered the appeal led by Mrs. J. T. Etter Jr., Red Cross civilian relief chairman. Transfusions were needed for a surgical patient at St. Clare Hospital.
Darlington reports Dr. W H McWilliams longtime local dentist announces retirement after 43 years of practice. He will end active work in the Darlington area.
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