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Newspaper
Monroe Evening Times
Location
Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jul 02, 1954
Page
2
The piece laments lost historic meaning of Independence Day while noting fireworks and holidays pull attention away from 1776 and 1863 milestones. It fears high traffic risk and doubts Americans will honor safety and reflection as they celebrate.
Observers suspect behind the scenes maneuvers at Geneva led to rapid French retreat in Indochina and possible deals with the Communists. Reports from Singapore describe full French withdrawal and Hanoi evacuation talks, with Britain warned over Red China in the UN and trade ties. Senate GOP leader Knowland cites the drift toward Red China’s acceptance and global pressure on the West.
Heavy fair traffic prompts completion of a blacksmith shop at Green County Fairgrounds and plans for 23 new stalls to accommodate harness and show horses. The item notes the upcoming fair preparations and local infrastructure improvements.
The Fourth of July celebration in Monroe includes an automobile parade organized by the volunteer fire department. A new air compressor for the Freeport waterworks is located and rushed to the crippled plant. Borden Condensed Milk Co. shifts to 30,000 pounds of milk daily during the waterworks outage. Kaiser Wilhelm is told of a plot to assassinate him and may attend Archduke Franz Ferdinand’s Vienna funeral.
Fifty years ago lime in water prompted the Monroe waterworks to plan meter removals. F L Chenoweth reports from Winnipeg about promising Canadian gold mining prospects and a favorable Alberta crop outlook. Miss Wilma Legler dies after long illness at Judo home. Mrs Josiah Jackson dies in Madison from a runaway accident with Prof Dugald Jackson injured. Paul J Weirich elected general superintendent of Monroe Telephone Co.
The article notes a move toward Peiping seeking U.N. admission. It states Knowland might resign as majority leader to lead a withdrawal campaign, though he could be supported by citizens and the administration if such a seat for China occurs. It questions whether leaders would back withdrawal after years of talk.
Delford L. Olson aged 58 was sworn in as regional commissioner of the Internal Revenue Service for the Chicago districts. He had been acting commissioner since March 1 and will earn an annual salary of 13000 dollars. Olson succeeds Ernest C. Wright who moved to San Francisco. The Chicago district covers Illinois Wisconsin and Michigan.
A 24 year old Milwaukee woman Miss Ann Luksich died in a Milwaukee hospital from injuries suffered in a traffic accident on June 18. Her death raised Milwaukee County traffic fatalities for the year to 59.
Public Service Commission approves new and amended licenses for local carriers. LaVerne R. Sommers gains partial assignment of a license from Clarence H. Elmer Jr. Thor Anderson receives a new license for livestock and agricultural commodities within a 35 mile radius of Mt. Horeb. Stanley Whitehead gets an amendment to haul milk from several townships to Pure Milk Association and Goldenrod Creamery in Brodhead. Ronald W. Olson’s amendment covers transport of fertilizer and farm supplies within 50 miles of Footville for Miller's Leghorn Hatchery.
A historic claim ties the invention of eyeglasses to Florence around 1285. Researchers note early optical devices appeared in Italy as craftsmen refined lenses for vision, marking a pivotal moment in the history of eyewear.
County agent Myron E. Jeglum reported serious grasshopper infestations this summer. University of Wisconsin expert Phil Smith counted 40 to 50 hoppers per square yard and warned clover and alfalfa could suffer. Aldrin and Methoxychlor sprays are recommended to control the outbreak, costing 50 cents to $1 per acre. Growth depends on the weather.
Monroe church activities include Sunday school at 9 and worship at 9 a m in the sanctuary. An official board meets at 7 p m and WSCS gathers Friday at 2 30 p m led by Rev Glen H Ridnour. Orangeville hosts worship at 9 30 a m and Sunday school at 10 30 a m with Rev Paul Olson. Woodford offers Sunday school at 9 30 a m worship at 7 45 p m and Youth Fellowship on Wednesday at 7 30 p m. Vacation Bible school for Woodford Argyle runs July 12 16 led by Rev Virgil Holmes.
The church announces Sunday worship at 8 30 a m with no Sunday school or evening service A midweek service is set for Wednesday at 8 p m Rev R H Scharnweber leads.
The notice lists church services led by Rev. Paul J. Bicket including Sunday school at 10, worship 11, Evangelical service at 8, and midweek events. Young people meet Tuesdays at 8 and Bible study with prayer Thursdays at 8.
Sunday school at 9 30 and worship at 10 45 a m. Testimony meeting Wednesday at 7 45 p m. Reading room open Wednesday and Saturday from 2 to 4 p m.
Rehearsals and meetings set across towns including McConnell Richland Salem Argyle East Wiota Adams Jordan and South Wayne with Rev. Bittorf Nes tingen Nestingen Flak and Sorenson. Bible camps July 4 10 at Lutherdale near Elkhorn and Mt Horeb circuit camp at Yellowstone.
Monroe Immanuel holds Sunday school at 9 45 and worship at 10 45 a m Youth Fellowship canceled Eva Spreng leads WSWS Tuesday 745 p m Women’s Society of World Service Wednesday 2 p m Senior choir rehearsal Thursday 8 p m Rev Howard L Orians Clarno worship 10 and Sunday school 11 a m Rev Irwin A Lepien Staver Sunday school 10 worship 11 a m Youth Fellowship 8 p m Rev Lepien Brooklyn Peace Hour of worship 9 30 and instruction 10 30 a m Rev Boettcher Orangeville Zion worship 9 30 Sunday school 10 30 a m WSWS meeting Thursday picnic dinner
A list of weekly church activities across several communities. Rev. Milford W Best leads Afolkey Bethel midweek services, with Sunday schools and worship times for Brodhead Emmanuel and Monroe Bethel. New Glarus Monticello and Albany Baptist schedules show service hours, choir rehearsals, and youth events under Rev. Gibson Rev. King and Rev. Miller.
Monroe St John church holds worship at 8 and 10 15 with Sunday school at 9 Rev Paul C Kehle leads a Women's Union meeting at 7 45 Tuesday. Monticello Zwingli schedules Sunday school 9 30 and worship 10 40 in Karlen s Hall with building committee and Consistory at 8 p m. Children’s choir Saturday 1 30 and junior choir 2 15 led by Rev A R Achtmeier. Washington church offers worship at 9 with Sunday school right after.
The Union Presbyterian Church announces worship at 10 45 a m on Sunday with Sunday school at 9 30 a m A Bible study meets Tuesday at 7 30 p m The session convenes in the church office at 7 30 p m and the choir rehearses Thursday at 7 p m Rev John C Purdy leads the service and activities
Grace Lutheran Monroe holds Sunday school at 9 15 and worship at 10 30 A M Tuesday Women’s Missionary Society picnic supper at Recreation Park at 6 P M Rev Clarence C Warl of Monroe Mt Olive conducts Sunday school at 9 30 and worship at 10 30 A M Bible study Thursday at 8 P M Choir information listed.
Rev Achtemeier leads Sunday school at 9 30 a.m. and worship at 10 30 a.m. Choir rehearsal is Thursday at 8 p.m. Rev A R Felts listed.
Holy Communion at Monroe St Andrew's set for 8 a m with acolyte Roger Schwai ger. Beloit chapter of Brotherhood of St Andrews meets at 7 30 p m at the church with Rev Richard F Hulburt. Shullsburg St Michael's holds Holy Communion at 10 a m with Rev Hulburt.
Martintown community announces worship at 10 and Sunday school at 11 a.m. led by Rev. Roy Berg. The notice emphasizes regular services and pastor involvement.
Lawrence J. Bergemann, 33, admitted deserting his wife and four children and living under an assumed name within five blocks of them since last April. He pleaded guilty in Superior Court and was ordered jailed to await sentencing. He also admitted cashing five worthless checks and was arrested after an old acquaintance alerted police. Bergemann said he returned to Madison in April after working as a carpenter in several states.
The snippet notes Hong Kong lies on the China coast and cites a figure near 2,500,000. It frames the city in a geographic context with a large population estimate implied by the data.
Former President Truman's recovery from illness is expected to be slow. A Research Hospital spokesman said he is progressing well but slowly and doctors warn against expecting a rapid rebound after gall bladder and appendix removal on June 20. He faced complications from secondary infections and drug reactions.
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