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Newspaper
Monroe Evening Times
Location
Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jul 09, 1948
Page
2
The mobile X ray examination unit will move into Monroe next week offering residents a free screening to detect tuberculosis. The service, funded by Christmas seals and run under local anti tuberculosis associations, provides private results mailed to participants and a physician follow up paid for by the associations.
An Illinois Central railroad representative yesterday announced planned permanent repairs to crossings, with emergency fixes soon and permanent work to follow as supplies and manpower allow. Officials praise the coop eration, citing materials as the main delay and calling crossings a weak link in railroad public relations.
St. Michael's will be dedicated Wednesday morning at two o'clock with Bishop O'Connor blessing the church and a solemn high mass to follow led by Msgr. Bernard Doyle of Darlington. Rev. Paul Dwyer serves as pastor and the brick church sits on elevated ground along the Yellowstone valley road from Darlington toward Blanchardville. The parish, largely Irish, traces Mass back to 1865 in a schoolhouse and later improvised farm chapels before the new mission replaces earlier structures.
25 years ago Cadiz resident Hiram Stair aged 81 dies on July 9 1923 Former U S Supreme Court Justice William R Day dies at Mackinaw Island Michigan Eastern Star of Albany holds funeral for Mrs Stanley Dietz at Attica church Wesley W DeHaven formerly of Monroe dies in Macon Georgia Mrs Bridget Whalen honored at Joyce family reunion as the sole surviving Joyce child member
The supreme court ruling against basing point pricing in cement paves the way for a fourth round of price hikes in durable goods. Steel and cement are expected to raise prices before year end as distributors and buyers scramble to predict f o b mill costs and freight rates. U S Steel president Benjamin Fairless cautions that while company revenues may rise slightly, consumer costs will go up more per ton.
The Monroe Anti Tuberculosis Association sponsors a mobile X ray unit to screen for tuberculosis and other lung conditions. The unit, capable of 60 films per hour, offers free X rays and confidential reports to participants. It will be at the north side of the square on Tuesday evening and Wednesday with specific daytime and evening slots, and in Browntown from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m.
Delavan will host a circus centennial on July 21 marking a century of entertainment. Memorial services for 200 past showmen buried there will be led by Melvin Hildreth, with Gov. Rennebohm and Assemblyman Ora Rice speaking. A street parade and several big top performances will follow the services.
Yokohama reports five Japanese today were sentenced to be hanged for the murder of American airmen prisoners. Forty eight Americans burned to death in a Tokyo military prison fire in May 1945. the others were killed as guards cut them down while escaping burning cells.
Confidence rises as bank loans increase and inventories grow across many lines. Carloadings and construction activity reach record highs, with June construction totaling over 12 billion dollars, up 38 percent from 1947. Petroleum demand and refinery output also climb in the first half.
Albany special report notes Pfc. George F. Culles of the Brodhead Albany area was buried with military rites at Hillcrest cemetery by the Wallace Culles Marcus VFW post. Casket bearers included Russell Davis Harold Dillinger Egbert McNair Gerton Fowler Raymond Pinnow and Claire Wilke. Culles died at 27 from fragments of an enemy shell during the February 23 1945 Philippine campaign.
The Wisconsin division of the American Automobile Association has published a 1948 centennial souvenir edition of its annual recreation guide to the state. August G. Hundt said more than 40,000 copies will be distributed by 725 AAA offices nationwide. The 130 page, illustrated booklet highlights travel routes and recreations.
A Style Shop ad announces Lil Alice and Lady Alice California dresses in sizes 9 to 20 with rayon and seersucker fabrics and many new dresses arriving daily. It promotes sunback dresses, summer wear, and play clothes while inviting shoppers to visit first. A reflection by Tabitha Marie Ritzmann closes the item.
A long list of visitors and family gatherings across Blanchardville and nearby towns filled Sunday and weekend tables. Residents hosted relatives from Evansville Madison Milwaukee Stoughton Janesville and Chicago while journeys took others to Madison Bayonne N J and Mount Carroll Ill.
Shoppers are urged to show appreciation to their hostess with a gift. Baker's Book Store offers gift items from $1, including glasses, coasters, candle snuffers, playing cards, knick knacks, waste baskets, scrapbooks, photo albums and books in various genres.
Hundreds of dresses arrive weekly at Becker’s Leader Store including Erma Hill, Dorall Proportionized, Mikki cotton golfers and Fruit of the Loom labels. Ever’s bolts feature Everfast fabrics with limited shrinkage and vivid colors, plus Buterick McCall patterns at Etter’s to fit height ranges and ease alterations.
Lee's advertises Samsonite luggage in multiple sizes and colors including smooth finish and alligator styles. It promotes fall fashion with new cheap red jeans for teens, Catalina swimsuits, and a wide range of summer clothing alongside affordable pedal pushers and casual wear. It also urges shoe care at The Tread Right Shoe Repair Shop offering leather rubber or Neolite soles and shine services to extend shoe life.
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