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Newspaper
Monroe Evening Times
Location
Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jul 02, 1947
Page
2
Commentaries note lawmakers return to their districts as they face scrutiny over public votes on proposed reallocation. The debate centers on how district lines and governance could shift influence ahead of upcoming elections.
Mrs. William Steindorf departed Albany this week en route to Long Beach California after a two week stay in Albany. Mrs. Frances Fisher and Mrs. Catt plan visits, with Mr. and Mrs. continuing travel arrangements.
In a long scene at the Bowman house Anne, Mary, and Philip share lunch with Dr Raider while a writer debates Freud and psych terms. Philip argues about saloon talk and early modern psychology as Mrs Bowman presses for clarity and keeps the family dynamic moving.
Residents and visitors share weekend visits and journeys across Jefferson, Monticello, New Glarus, and Madison. Names include Kundert Ott Disch Olson Jenson Streiff Marts and many others as relatives Friends and relatives gather at homes and churches while travel plans include trips to New York and Switzerland with Badger Boys State camp and Mercy Hospital updates noted.
Mrs. Millard Tschudy and others visit Beloit Janesville while relatives travel and host. Several residents from New Glarus visit Milwaukee Madison Watertown and Rockford. plus family visits in Monroe Brodhead and Dayton.
President Truman signed a treasury post office appropriations bill totaling 12 402 485 671 dollars while criticizing what he called gross inadequacy in funds for tax collection. He said tax statutes should not be influenced by politics and noted the two departments receive about 83 million less than his request for the new fiscal year.
The Midwest faces gas supply strain as heating oil demand last winter boosted fuel oil yields at the expense of gasoline. Refineries and terminals run 30 percent below year ago inventories while Midwest bottlenecks compound the shortage. Station outages may occur but panic is discouraged. Standard Oil Dealers urge cooperation to ensure steady access through the temporary emergency.
A poetic opener on age and reinvention leads to a bookstore feature at Baker's Book Store. Highlights praise for Golden Books for children with titles like Prayers for Children Hymns The Golden Book of Birds Scuffy The Tugboat and The Shaggy Baggy Elephant.
Etter's offers new materials including grease proof asphalt tile in four colors, rubber tile in red and black, and Linolite in travertine gray or black, promising longer life and easier maintenance. Prices range from 55 to 90 cents per square foot with emphasis on quality workmanship and refinishing services.
An ad filled page promotes beauty treatments at Wagners Health Baths with Esther of Hollywood to improve figures and appeal. It also features shoe repair by Tread Right and sale items at Leader Department Store including swimsuits and clothing. Lee's advertises new slips and Artemis lingerie. a sentimental poem by Ido closes the page.
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