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Newspaper
Monroe Evening Times
Location
Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jan 25, 1946
Page
5
Richland Center visits Monroe as 0-7 in league play meets the Sharps. Monroes Dick Wainwright leads the lineup while Richland Center relies on McDougal to spark offense in a non conference clash.
Independent 25 Mernilan 22 in double overtime. Blair 49 Alma Center 8. Barneveld 60 Cobb 24. Benton 26 South Wayne 17. Wonowoc 38 New Lisbon 22. Mt Hope 338 Patch Grove 28. Arena 37 Sauk City 19. Green Bay East 48 Green Bay West 36. Adams Friendship 40 Plainfield 32. Jefferson 56 Janesville B 39. Superior 30 Wabeno 16. Minong 46 Shell Lake 26. Winter 30 Bruce 24. Colleges Illinois Tech 61 George Williams 52. Central Michigan 63 Michigan Normal 50. Ball St 47 Central Normal 35. DePauw 49 Butler 45. Chicago Naval Armory 65 Chicago Navy Pier 54. Milwaukee Teachers 35 Centra Teachers 33 Lakes 53 Chanute Field
Mrs. C L Crago hosts visitors including Emma Belle and relatives from Red Cloud Nebraska. Emma Dale patient at Methodist hospital shows daily improvement. Rollie Foulker called him a hero. Several families from Red Cloud Madison and Argyle visited Monroe and Chicago.
Ten locals scored led by Bob DeVoe and Tom Stauffacher with 14 points each to overwhelm Argyle on their floor. Duke Etter added five baskets for Argyle while the home side built a 21 11 halftime lead and pulled away in the second half.
Mr. and Mrs. Carl Cleveland marked their silver wedding anniversary at home with about 40 friends and relatives joining a joyful evening. A cafeteria luncheon was served and a purse of money presented to the couple as part of the celebration.
An Associated Press survey shows 1946 baseball salaries range from 55,000 down to 20,000. Hank Greenberg leads at 55,000 for half a season with the Detroit Tigers, joined by Joe DiMaggio and Feller among others in higher brackets. The list includes Williams, Cronin, Boudreau, and Wakefield, with several players at 20,000 and still active or recently active in 1946.
The list records multiple team blocks with bowlers and scores. It shows honor rolls, individual game totals, handicaps, and team grand totals for each squad including Curleys Thorpe, Solomon Ellingson, Phil lips L Stauffacher, Coplien's Truckers, Badger Petroleum, Victory League, Schuetze Clothiers, Johnson Dodger, Fran's, Eugene Hotel, and Rees Construction with their respective totals and handicap adjustments.
Woodford Mrs. W B Martin Cor Mrs Harold Martin and family Janesville were guests at the W B Martin home. Mr and Mrs Harold Boetker and family Rockford were at the William Boetker home. Mrs Russell Sandsey was in Madison. Mr and Mrs Randall Martin went to Beloit. Mr and Mrs Milford Martin Lamont called here. Mrs Florence Lovelace Wiola was a guest at Homer Lovelace home. Sunday school at 9 39 a m Sunday. No public worship service.
Article reviews government seizure of strikebound plants and how wages are handled. It highlights three paths: management keeps operation with government supervision and pays wages, army or navy can fund increases, and fact finding boards may set future raises. It cites oil, Montgomery Ward, and Meat company cases with proposed 40 hour week or 5 to 20 cent raises.
United Nations discussions push for a world free press as Sen. Arthur H. Vandenberg urges a conclusion within two to three months. Kent Cooper’s message prompts a review of U S stance on an international press conference to secure global press freedom.
The Milwaukee Republican party holds a dance event as part of campaign efforts with county chairman Stauff and Bien merman urging intensified advertising and a more active role in the fall election. Plans were made for opportunities to engage voters and bolster support.
Fragmentary notes show Cer. Pfc. Henry Opfermann leaving with his mother to visit Chicago then return to Virginia. Mrs. Opfermann and Mrs. Orinne Olson of Hollandere were Wednesday callers. Adol Strahm hosted a group including Mr. and Mrs. Robert Wild and others from Monticello and surrounding towns.
Nonspecific social visits are listed among residents near Monticello and Belleville. Gloria Grenner stays with family nearby while Jenny enters University of Wisconsin to finish her bachelor’s. Emil Zilmmer plans discharge from California assignment around February. Francois Finley credited with first gold discovery in Montana.
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