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Newspaper
Monroe Evening Times
Location
Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jan 19, 1949
Page
2
The notice details AP exclusive republication rights, subscription prices for Monroe Wisconsin, Stephenson County Illinois, and surrounding areas, and office hours from 8:30 am to 5:30 pm with after hour contact numbers.
The city considers reducing the bond issue for a sewage disposal plant from 250000 to 200000 to use surplus funds. The $50000 is viewed as a prudent reserve not idle, to be directed toward the project in a businesslike capital step. Adoption of a sewer rental fee would provide ongoing income for financing the plant and future service costs.
The author argues Allied retaliation over Berlin embargoes reinforces Western resistance to Russian tactics. The airlift is praised as propaganda against communism, yet warning that sustaining it risks diplomatic impasse. A possible Soviet concession may come if the rail embargo is lifted, prompting new tactics.
The piece analyzes price support policy with Senator Thye of Minnesota favoring the current flexible Aiken plan through 1949 and a 60 to 90 percent program starting 1950. It contrasts administration pressure for a 90 percent floor with concerns that rigid controls resemble socialistic subsidy schemes and could backfire later.
The frozen body of nine year old Eston Carr was found on a snow covered mountainside completing rescue efforts for three missing boys. His younger brother Robert, seven, was found dead Monday. 16 year old John Helmick was rescued Sunday in critical condition with pneumonia. The boys left Tuesday to visit the Carr home about five miles away.
A report notes that a man has cultivated oysters longer than any other shellfish, highlighting his long-standing effort in oyster farming and the niche expertise developed over years.
One Monroe resident Aaron E. Norder age 18, son of Mr. and Mrs. Orville E. Norder, 2117 16th Avenue, has enlisted in the U S Navy through Freeport recruiting office this month. J. D. Murphy, naval recruiting, reports he will serve for one year. Navy accepts 18 year olds for one year enlistments. Navy recruiter visits Monroe each Tuesday and may be contacted at the post office.
The statement classifies a wind of four to seven miles per hour as a light breeze on the Beaufort scale. It defines gentle air movement and its minor impact on outdoor activities.
Washington editor argues democracies must maintain a balance of power to deter Russia, urging rapid, sustained Western defense buildup. AP journalist Sigrid Arne stresses a time-race against Soviet aggression, with Britain’s naval past cited as a model for lasting peace under American leadership.
Lashing wind and rain in Lochgoind? Lochgonhead Scotland hinder an American search team from recovering the bodies of 20 airmen after a B 29 crash Monday in the Argyll Hills.
Monticello Shipping association re elected all officers at a meeting attended by over 100 shippers at the Grand Central hotel. New officers include Ray T. Silver as president Robert Holcom Jr vice president Henry Spring as secretary and treasurer Conrad Stauffacher and Robert Duerst as directors Adam Duerst serves as shipper and manager. Total receipts for the year reached 1 066 527 09 with the largest shipment at 51 182 12. Livestock shipped included calves 4557 hogs 12708 and cows 986.
Charles H. Huttu, 36, of Glen Lake subdivision, was killed when a well pipe he drew from the ground touched 26 000 volt power lines supplying Pewaukee and Hartland. He had both arms amputated at the elbows in a prior industrial accident.
Washington report notes Dean Acheson was confirmed secretary of state by a vote of 83 to 6. Wisconsin Senators McCarthy and Wiley joined the Republican majority, with Michigan’s Ferguson and Vandenberg, and Minnesota’s Thye and Humphrey voting yes. Humphrey was the lone Democrat in the group.
Darlington special report says Mrs. Louise Hogan 88 resident for over 60 years died Monday night at Dodgeville hospital. Funeral services set for 8:45 a m at Sieil funeral home and 9 a m at Holy Rosary Church with Rev. Anthony Young officiating. Burial in church cemetery. Survived by daughter Mrs. L E Fitzgerald and sons William Yankton South Dakota and Arthur Oakland California.
Samuel P. Godfrey 83 vice president of Farmers State Bank former mayor and alderman died yesterday after a brief illness. He leaves three children Marjorie of Kenosha Edwin Appleton attorney and Myron of Waupaca.
Senator Wiley introduces a bill raising the monthly earnings limit for widows from 15 to 30 dollars without loss of federal aid benefits. The proposal targets widows relying on federal support and aims to bolster their income while preserving aid eligibility.
Fort Lee reports actress Arlene Judge married last night for the sixth time to George Ross of New York an insurance executive.
The Wisconsin Employment Relations Board plans to dismiss all labor cases involving disputed bargaining agency elections in interstate commerce plants. Chairman L E Gooding cited a Supreme Court ruling denying the board authority to conduct such elections at La Crosse Telephone Corp. The board may still supervise elections where its intervention is not challenged by the company, the union, or the NLRB. About 150 cases were processed last fiscal year, with 85 to 95 percent in interstate commerce industries.
Mr and Mrs D W Widger returned from a 10 day motor trip visiting South and North Carolina Tennessee and Kentucky They visited her brother James Lewis and family at Fletcher NC Mr and Mrs C H Ferguson and daughter Vicki spent the weekend at Kirklin IN for the golden wedding of his parents Samuel and Mrs Ferguson Mr and Mrs A F Stauffacher Mr and Mrs George Anderson Anita and Judy Olsen visited the Robert Ramsay home Baraboo Mrs W J Geiger ill with heart ailment since last Thursday her son and daughter in law Mr and Mrs William J Geiger Stevens Point are here to help
Former Monroe resident is cared for by relatives. Mr and Mrs James Harker of Platteville welcomed son Stephen Clarkson born January 9. Harker attended Platteville State Teachers College. Colonel Dixon and Gelbach families travel to Florida for extended stays. Other Albany area residents, Mabie and Gelbach, work local routes. Methodist church hosts Baptist men's brotherhood with movies last evening.
Mrs Rose Herbert filed for divorce from comedian Hugh Herbert in Fort Worth saying he was unkind and harsh. They wed in Detroit in 1917 and have no children.
Poem describes winter blossoms on shrubs and trees glistening like fairy feathers. Night arrivals blanket the landscape in white, covering defects and making nature appear spotless and bright with magical patterns.
The notice urges generous support for the March of Dimes to fund care and research for polio, praising community response and urging early contributions. Becker's Leader Store advertises Mrs Day's ideal baby shoes and Beau Peep cleaner, stressing proper fit and foot development for infants.
Baker's Book Store promotes Arkraft snap out albums for biographical photo displays and Vu-Dex sleeves to mount two prints per window. Lee's Store highlights Guild-Nylon uniforms praised for durability and easy care, plus spring dresses and blouses arriving. support the March of Dimes.
Ett er s Store offers a lightweight simulated leather fabric by a famous maker. 36 inch wide in tan green eggshell yellow black red and blue is washable with soap and water and resists cracking. 1.50 a yard. Ideal for chairs tables walls and other uses. Proceeds support the March of Dimes.
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