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Newspaper
Monroe Evening Times
Location
Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jul 01, 1950
Page
2
Editorial notes Monday's annual school district meeting will consider electing three trustees approving a 265000 budget and discussing building plans. A key item is seeking relief from 1897 charter borrowing limits before the 1951 legislature. Also on the agenda is moving the meeting date to a later July slot to improve attendance.
The article praises President Truman for ordering land air and sea forces into direct combat against North Korean aggression. It notes the move as historic, drawing the U.S. deeper into Pacific and Asian conflicts. It credits General MacArthur with handling the expanded role amid limited material aid.
Ground work for a wartime emergency alarm system to alert Milwaukee area residents was laid this week. The plan centers on the facilities of all local radio stations, with representatives meeting Fire Chief Edward Wisher and the civil defense committee. An organization of newspapermen to aid civil defense is being considered.
Ten years ago Hungary moved toward full wartime status as Germans seized the Channel Islands in Britain's first occupation on British soil. Ben Turpin, early screen comic, died. David Velie and Myrtle Greenberg wed in Milwaukee. Ber nice Phillips married Howard Kohn. School board gains G E Zuercher and T J Olson. Fred H Clausen campaigns for U S senator in Horicon square.
A 1950 reflection on Thomas B. Macaulay’s 1857 warning that Britain and the United States could fall into ruin. The piece weighs whether strong rulers or barbarians inside America would doom the republic and argues for national unity to preserve free institutions.
Washington reports the draft act extends to July 9 1951 with minor changes. All 18 year olds must register within five days of 18 but cannot be drafted until 19. Ages 19 to 26 register and can be drafted for 21 months unless deferred or exempted. many exemptions apply. Deferment categories include ministers, students, unfit individuals, aliens not pursuing citizenship, officials, sole surviving sons, conscientious objectors, active service members, veterans, and more. President can call National Guard into active service, ROTC cases judged on merit, and appeals processes exist.
Senator McMahon Viet warned that local police play a crucial role in a realistic U S civil defense plan designed for emergency use. He said atomic weapons require police to direct evacuation, reroute traffic, and prevent sabotage in a city under attack.
Chicago's Guardsmen of the 33rd Infantry Division arrive at Camp McCoy for a two week encampment. Twelve troop trains arrive in three hours using walkie talkies and jeep radios to coordinate movements. About 8 000 guardsmen are reported to be in the trains and the yard operations cover a two mile area.
A member of a State teachers' college faculty acquires tenure after three years' service, Atty. Gen. Thomas Fairchild said today. An opinion had been requested by John M. Klotsche, president of Milwaukee State teachers' college.
Kewaunee notices report John Albrecht 85 inventor and manufacturer died at his home last night. He headed a lumber mill work and machinery firm and held patents for a grain separator fanning mill whey pump cheesebox making machine automatic coal stoker and plumbing novelties.
A blast at the Sun Ray Oil Co refinery near Santa Maria California leveled two distilling towers and damaged storage reservoirs. The explosion and ensuing fire claimed the lives of two workers and caused about 1 million dollars in damage.
President Truman freezes the China conflict by ordering the Seventh Fleet to prevent attack on Formosa and calls on the Formosan government to cease operations against the mainland. The move aims to deter a Nationalist invasion while awaiting a Pacific security settlement and UN action.
President Truman Friday vetoed a measure that would relax Hatch Act limits by allowing some federal workers to participate in local election campaigns under specified conditions. The action preserves existing prohibitions affecting federal employees in political activities.
A muddy chased frog named Mister Grump escapes across a house while three visitors hug the porch. Joey endangers a teacup set as he pursues the frog and hides in a hay mow awaiting his mother’s reaction. The mirror sale plot adds family memory to the caper.
Two new members are listed: Christine Kay Disch of route 2 Monticello and the date August 20 1949. This brief item notes membership details in a local society or club context.
Dr. E O Osborne was appointed commander of the McDermott Steindorf American Legion post in Albany replacing Harry Reasa. New officers include Merton Jones first vice commander Lester L Arnold second vice Roy Phelps adjutant and finance officer Francis Atkinson chaplain Cliffe Gelbach service officer Robert Grossman historian and Eugene Krueger Alvin Peterson sergeants at arms. A special meeting set for July 13 will plan the Legion's role in the Firemen's frolic July 22-23.
Local residents hosted and visited relatives and friends over the weekend. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Dierest and daughters from Hinkley Illinois, Mrs. Frances Seffrood and relatives, the Mahlkuchs in Milwaukee, and multiple trips and stays across Wisconsin and Illinois.
A narrator recalls a sunny afternoon, watching ladies dance with teacups and smiling at a hopeful plan. He longs for a pony but worries about the money he must raise to buy one, leaving the scene with a touch of sadness.
Community notes from Spring Grove report church service attendance, family reunions, weddings, picnics and visits across Brodhead Janesville Madison Rockford and Shannon. Names include Mohns Pinnow Wendler Becker Stauf fer Hawkins Nussbaum Ziltner Diemer Armstrong Block Swanberg Elmer Luchsinger and Haas among others.
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