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Newspaper

Monroe Evening Times

Location

Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

Jan 07, 1950

Page

3

UN Student Cites Language Barriers At talk In Eau Claire

Mrs. A R Henry of Eau Claire spoke at First Methodist Church under WSCS sponsorship recounting UN language challenges and democracy in daily work. She described a bus ride to Lake Success and noted Russia’s desire for peace. Discussion followed on Indonesia China and other UN concerns with a social hour to close.

United Nations A. R. Henry Eau Claire First Methodist Church Henry Wscs Department of Christian Social Relations Effie Wenger Lake Success Russia South Wayne

Miss Vivian Johnson Engaged to A Donald Lane

Mrs Ira D Johnson of Juda announces the engagement of her daughter Vivian Irene to A Donald Lane of Maywood and Oak Park son of Marian Lane. Vivian is a University of Wisconsin graduate and a staff dietitian at Wesley Memorial Hospital Chicago. Lane is a Beloit College graduate employed by General Mills Chicago offices. A spring wedding is planned.

Vivian Johnson Ira D. Johnson Juda F Vivian Irene

Odd Fellows Plan Joint Installation

Esther Rebekah lodge members met at the OOF hall for preparations and a joint installation. Thirty five members attended and a social committee led by Mrs Vict or Marean and others organized events. Joint installation is set for Monday evening in the hall.

Odd Fellows Esther Rebekah Lodge Victor Marean George Selck Marie Geigel Ella Erickson

Button Club Gets Programs for Year

New programs for the year were distributed at the Helvetian Button club meeting held at Mrs. George Meythaler’s home on 10th Avenue. The study period on types of yellow metal buttons was presented by program director Mrs. E. R. Blair. Refreshments followed.

Helvetian George Meythaler 2Th Avenue E. R. Blair

Shanghai School Mothers Plan Box Social Friday

The Shanghai School Mothers' club schedules a box social Friday evening February 24 at the farm bureau hall in Spring Grove township with a musical program by Shanghai pupils. Mrs. Charles Vaughn, mother of four new Shanghai pupils Rose marie Charlotte Wanda and Robert, has loaned a complete set of Junior Britannica for pupil use. The 1950 summer session at Whitewater State Teachers' college runs six weeks from June 19 to July 28 along with remedial reading clinics and a maintenance institute for staff and boards starting June 27 and June 30 respectively.

Shanghai School Mothers’ Club Farm Bureau Spring Grove Township Shanghai Charles Vaughn Rosemarie Charlotte Wanda Robert Whitewater State Teachers

Faye Emerson Awaits Divorce in Mexico

Faye Emerson travels to Cuernavaca from Mexico City with plans to file for divorce next week from Franklin D. Roosevelt Jr. The attorney Francisco Lopez Figueroa says the petition will claim mental cruelty and the filing may lead to a divorce within about three weeks. A property settlement has been arranged in the United States.

Mexico City Faye Emerson Cuernavaca Franklin D. Roosevelt Blett Miss Emerson Francisco Lopez Figueroa Lopez Figueroa Emerson United States U. S Roosevelt Mexico

Fewer Unionists Granted Pay Raises Report

The president’s council of economic advisers says only about one third of 15,000,000 unionized workers received wage increases last year, a smaller and fewer rise than in 1948 when most organized labor saw higher pay. The review, sent with Truman’s economic message, notes some workers faced pay cuts for the first time in decades as employer financed pension and welfare plans expand. A Mills Club meeting featured guests and refreshments as the group discussed labor trends amid postwar policy changes.

Wrasunuxwwu Council of Economic Advisers Council Congress Truman Mills Club Laer Edward Ting Sears Penence Berg Route 1 Woodfor Sion Ais

Greek premier warns on early general election decree

Athens reports Greece's new premier John Theotokis said his cabinet would issue a decree dissolving parliament and calling a general election if they decide to proceed. The move could come before Monday.

Athens Greece John Theotokis

Judge Koppp Elected Milwaukee Judge Heads Wisconsin Circuit Board

Arthur W. judge of the circuit has been elected chairman of the Wisconsin board of circuit judges in Milwaukee.

Kopp Milwaukee Arthur W Wissonsin Board of

Stable Hand Kills Cripple in Robbery

A 70 year old bed bound man Clement A. Lesicki was found slain in his Palos Park home. Albert Wesolowski a 23 year old stable hand employed by the dead man confessed to the burglary and killing after entering the home while the wife and daughter were away. Jewelry and envelopes holding $1 were found on Wesolowski.

Nicago Lesicki John Selle Wesolowski Bessie Dolly Selle

Monticello Social Roundup of Holiday Returnees

Local notes recap residents and visitors returning to duties across Monticello and nearby areas after holiday breaks. Students, teachers, and family members such as Miss Rose Mary Roberts, Walter Kubly, Paul Achtemeier, Miss Ruth Mildred Moritz, Miss Eunice Rupp, and Phyllis Voegeli resume roles at Mission House, Pueblo, New York seminary, Wisconsin academy, and Green Bay. Social calls include Monroe, Madison, Brainerd, Merrill, and Tacoma trips. plus Legion auxiliary meeting and assorted weekend visits.

Rose Mary Roberts Mission House College Plymouth Ernest Roberts Walter Kubly Mission House Paul Achtemeier New York Seminary Ruth Mildred — Moritz Pueblo Colo Albert Moritz Eunice Rupp Fred G. Blum Madison F. K. Hefty Monroe Ira Holcomb C. D. Curtis G. C. Steinmann Gordon Steinmanns Doris Jean Kennedy Wisconsin Academy Columbus Rox Ann Kubly New Glarus W. S. Hoesly Lydia Voegeli Anton Hoesly Jacob Voegeli Wilbert Dick Merrill Yolanda Richards Earl Richards Richard George Divers Edward Stine Washington, D. C John Baebler Sr Henry V. Baebler Betty Ann Dick Freitag Otto Babler Ruth Abley Henry D. Freitag Emil Blum Delores Margaret W. E. Blum

Fire damages church under construction in Viroqua

A stove fire last night damaged the roof and upper structure of a church under construction in Viroqua. The project, replacing the Main Street Lutheran church destroyed by a Christmas Day fire in 1946, was valued at about 250000 dollars.

Viroqua Viroqua Main Street

Former Cedarburg Mayor Zeunert Dies at 75

Cedarburg leader Herman A. Zeunert, 75, who served as mayor from 1936 to 1946, died at his home Thursday night. He was president of Zeunert Fuel and Supply Co. Funeral services will be Sunday.

Cedarburg Herman A. Zeunert Zeuinert Fuel and Supply Co

Reaction to Truman Speech Seems No Issue Change

Washington reports that Truman’s congressional address laid out his desired program, but observers say little changed. Democrats hail it as solid, Republicans call it socialistic, and voters in 1950 and 1952 faces may soon choose between rival programs. The divided Congress limits action, with civ il rights and national health insurance tagged as likely campaign material.

James Marlow Washington Congress Truman Trumart

Retirement Pay Urged for Judges

A legislative council hearing backed retirement pay for circuit court judges and state supreme court justices with little opposition. Harold Hallows urged compulsory retirement at 70 with exceptions while Willis Donley noted aging judges affect 25 Wisconsin circuits. Opponent George Morton argued pensions should be limited to hardship cases.

Supreme Court Legislative Council Judiciary Committee Harold Hallows Milwaukee Bar Association Willis Donley Menomonie Wisconsin Atty George Morton

Superior Bank to Reopen Cabinet Plant After Purchase

Superior National Bank of Commerce bought the assets of Silvercrest Industries for 60 000 dollars after the January 5 bid opening. Rodney Edwards, attorney for the trustee, said a deal with Cornwell Manufacturing Co. is being worked out to reopen the plant in Paoli Indiana. The plant will be converted to manufacture television cabinets and employ about 300 people.

Ine Superior National Bank of Commerce Silvercrest Industries, Inc Furniture Company Rodney Edwards Cornwell Manufacturing Co Paoli Ind

Mrs F D Roosevelt to Speak at Milwaukee Luncheon

Mrs Frank lin Roosevelt is scheduled to speak in Milwaukee on January 26 at a luncheon sponsored by three local chapters of the American Association for Rehabilitation through Training.

Milwaukee Franklin D. Roosevelt Women Amerian Organization

Wisconsin radio council seeks Madison FM station permit

The Wisconsin state radio council has applied for a new noncommercial FM radio broadcasting station to be built at Madison. The move was announced Friday by the communications commission.

Madison Washington Wisconsin State Radio Council The Communications Commission

Pedestrian Killed in Upper Peninsula Crash

Fred Duquette, 50, a Manistique woods man, was struck by a car on South Front Street in Marquette last night and killed. State police said it is the first fatal highway accident reported in the Upper Peninsula this year.

Marquette Mich Fred Duquette Manistique South Front Street District State Upper Peninsula

When Sick of Being Sick See the Chiropractor

Ad for M. J. Gonstead clinic promoting Chiropractic care with X Ray Neurocalometer 101 Monroe implications for diagnosing and treating chronic illnesses through spinal assessment and adjustment options.

Chiropractic M. J. Gonstead Monroe

Monroe Common Council Proceedings January 3 1950

Monroe Wisconsin city council convened with Mayor F A Buehler present. Aldermen Forcade Norton Schindler Matzke Beckman Caeser Meythaler attended. Minutes approved. Licenses considered. numerous claims listed and approved. Cemetery report discussed with $394.40 payment pending. Several resolutions adopted including transferring funds for tree trimming and granting operators licenses. Police noted full cooperation on tavern closures Christmas Eve and Day. Meeting adjourned with official signatures.

Council Chamber Monroe Wis F. A. Buehler Forcade Norton Joe Alois Milz League of Wisconsin P. A. Reynolds Fire Department Kenneth L. Grimm Monroe Ditch Diggers Monroe Electric Shop Kundert Brothers Bob Longs P. G. Guess Nagle-Hart Co Cunningham Ort Ment Co Commercial and Savings Bank Burkhard Electric Street Department, Supplies Co Suip Ous Greenwood ‘Cemetery Association County Board of Green County Committee On Finance and Taxation E. J. Norton H. L. Schindler Floyd Matzke Alderman Matzke Matzke Beekman Common Council City of Board of Public Works William F. Beckman Herman L. Schindler Schindler Alderman Beckman Sewerage and Sewerage Disposal Committee Adolph Wandfiuh L. G. Forcade Alderman Laeser J. H. Schwaiger Arthur C. Benkett George J. Meythaler Sebastian Laeser Meythaler Joe Milz Liicenses Walter E. Wyss 10Th Street

1000 Prize Mink Displayed at Show

The seventh annual North Central International Mink show opened Friday with nearly 1000 prize mink on display, the largest live mink display in the world. Exhibits from 24 states and Canada participate, and 11 mink varieties are judged. Winners include Wilcox mink ranch in Baraboo first in white female and Kilberg mink ranch in Oconomowoc second. pelts valued up to 7000 dollars.

States Canada Sunjay A. J. Worth Madison Wilcox Mink Ranch Baraboo Kilberg Mink Ranch Oconomowoc Wisconsin American Wild Life DePere

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