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Newspaper
Monroe Evening Times
Location
Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jan 07, 1950
Page
2
Odd fragment from Monroe Evening Times reveals a dated notice about circulation, management and subscription terms. It references The Associated Press, Inland Association, and a price list for carriers and subscriptions in Illinois.
The city revisits its sewer service charge plan after a rate analysis shows the $8 annual rate undercharges many users. A minimum $12 yearly proposal is discussed while officials pursue a fair, pay as you go funding method for the sewage disposal plant and services. The mayor supports reopening the issue to avoid broader tax-financed deficits and to keep the plan equitable.
President Truman delivered an optimistic state paper to Congress and the nation, urging teamwork and unity across factions. The report backs the adviser findings, rejects sweeping controls, and proposes limited powers over consumer and bank credit, aiming to reassure producers while avoiding political excess.
The air force planned to raise a B-50 bomber from Choctawhatchee Bay after it plunged yesterday with nine crewmen rescued. Two others were believed trapped inside the plane and unaccounted for nearly three hours after the crash.
Across items from January 7 1940 and earlier decades the Evening Times highlights department notes on Swiss cheese grades fire and police appointments and early 20th century local events. It references Jan 7 1925 and 1900 era society news including a woman’s relief corps presidency and a golden wedding anniversary among Monroe families.
Cubs reporters Frank Ross and the author cover a street seance in a ramshackle house. A drunken resident Horace Hod’s alleged return draws neighbors and two young nieces, with taps signaling yes or no. A cellar collapse, scamming relatives, and a mobbed ending expose the crude con game and its brief fortune.
The Public Service Commission rescinded a 1947 gas sale ban in 12 communities served by Wisconsin Power and Light Co. Fuel and power shortages forced the restriction, but conversion to natural gas this year will keep supplies adequate, the utility says. Affected areas include Beloit, Beaver Dam, Berlin, Brandon, Edgerton, Fond du Lac, Inesville, Milton, Milton Junction, North Fond du Lac, Ripon, and Waupun.
Two state conservation department officials will face trial on game law violation charges in Napias. Dana Reiland, Justice of the Peace, announced the Jan. 18 date after a Wednesday postponement at defense requests. E. J. Vanderwall, regional planning director, and Herbert Anderson, assistant comptroller, are charged with hunting migratory game after prescribed hours. They have pleaded innocent and are free on $100 bond.
Local farms report big sales and relocations across several townships. E C Babler, after 36 years, retires and graduates an auctioneering course. McCreedys plan to move to Mt Pleasant area with Wilbur operating a village grocery meat store if Albany and Wilbur cooperate. Gem perl ers move to Monticello residence of the late Anna Elmer. Fred Gemperler takes over their former farm. Charles Grimm auction on Fred J Karlen farm near Monroe set as one of year’s largest sales. Grimms retire to Monroe. Next week two sales: Weaver Seyler at Twin Grove and Cavanaugh Brothers and Kloff at Shullsburg. Seyler dissolves partnership and quits farming. Dairy herd testing shows strong brood cows for foundation stock. Spring Valley’s Mardell H., a Brown Swiss owned by John Ingold estate, Monroe, set production record at 11,166 pounds milk and 497.86 pounds fat in 305 days on two daily milkings.
The Marquette University College of Business Administration will begin construction Tuesday on a $600,000 building, the first unit in a multi million dollar expansion plan announced by university president Rev Edward J. O'Donnell S J. The ceremony will mark the start of the program.
An age restricted membership coupon invites boys and girls up to 12 to join the Evening Times Club. Fill out the coupon and mail it to Street of BF. D. at birthday.
Ambassador at large Philip Jessup reaffirmed that the United States has not abandoned China and does not consider it lost, even as Communist forces control much of the country. He noted U S policy favors friendship with the Chinese people and opposes forcible overthrow of governments. He plans to discuss a Japanese peace treaty with General MacArthur as concern grows over Truman hands off Formosa policy and the potential strategic impact on bases from Japan to the Philippines.
Church News notes all Churches of Christ Scientist observe Sunday service at 10 45 a m with Sunday school for pupils under 20 at 9 30 a m and testimony meeting at 7 45 p m on Wednesday in keeping with theSacrament headline and schedule.
Orangeville society notes list residents and guests over the holidays. Families including Peek, Hartman, Wagner, Showers, Wirsing, and Frautschy are mentioned along with travels to Minocqua Peotone Freeport McConnell Sturgis and Rockford.
A dusty western scene shifts to a sun porch as Sandy and Fairy Britches recall a failed stagecoach ride. A mother returns aboard the rocking chair, while birthday notices and a long list of names fill the page, contrasting adventure with domestic quiet.
Anna Garvoille 83 died Wednesday in a Madison hospital. Last rites were at 9:30 a.m. at the Catholic church. Burial was in Sandy Cemetery. She leaves two daughters Mrs Shan We expected and other relatives.
New members include Tommy Richard Kubly of Monticello Route 1 on January 17 1946 Diane Kay Crotty of Browntown on January 28 1949 Larry Busser Route 2 Winslow on January 11 1940 Robert J Gmar Route 1 New Glarus on February 16 1949 Esther Kathleen Wilde Route 1 South Wayne on February 17 1949
Rock Township introduces an immediate ordinance taxing living trailer camps in Rock county. Trailer camp operators will collect taxes monthly for the township treasurer, with a $3 annual license fee for camp operators. Assessments are based on valuation and installments are due each month. No license fee for single private property trailers, but taxes apply.
Madame Chiang Kai-shek will deliver a parting message to America before returning to China. She is to give a 15 minute talk tomorrow over a network starting at 11 a.m. at New York.
Milwaukee distributors report coal price increases from 20 to 75 cents per ton as shortages cut production during the three day work week and rising transport costs after the Great Lakes shipping season ends. Some boosts began recently with more to follow next week. Plane hearing Jan 16 on Nationwide Airlines CAB recognition in Michigan.
The PTA sponsors a safety essay contest for grades 9 through 12 with a January 18 meeting in the high school auditorium. Judges include Mrs. Harry J. Rellahan Mrs. Edwin C. Dallman and Edmund R. Anderson. Top essays win cash prizes and may be read at the PTA event with Dr. John A. Schindler as guest speaker. There are tentative plans for a 1949 World Series movie and a closing social hour.
Judge Roland Steinle of the Milwaukee circuit says a LaCrosse woman who dropped a note near jurors in the Larson trial should not be cited for contempt. Edith Martinson, 57, is said to be mentally ill, with doctors not seeing improvement from institutionalization, and she denies possessing information about the case. Larson was acquitted of first degree murder in Dr. James McLoone's shooting two years ago.
President Truman will deliver the commencement address at the University of Missouri in Columbia on June 9 and will be awarded an honorary Doctor of Laws degree.
Madison announcements list three campus institutes at the University of Wisconsin. An institute in pediatrics for state physicians, another in human relations for industrial foremen and supervisors, and a management techniques course for foremen will be held January 9 through 13 and January 23 through 27.
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