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Newspaper
Monroe Evening Times
Location
Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jul 13, 1948
Page
2
The document records a 1947 notice from the Monroe Wisconsin post office about second class matter under the act of March 3 1879 and AP republication rights by the newspaper board of directors dated April 30 1947. It references The Associated Press exclusive republication rights and local news content.
James Marlow reports wireless broadcasting has spread across society from diapers to cemeteries. FCC licenses total 2,600 stations with 2,000 in operation, 1,000 FM licenses with 60 percent active, 30 TV units, and 75,000 amateur operators. The piece questions radio’s economic viability and its potential move toward education and culture amid a flood of licenses and commercial content.
The county fair in Green County readies 1948 premium lists highlighting a strong junior department. The edition signals robust entry numbers and a competitive spirit aimed at keeping Wisconsin’s farming county at the top. Exhibitors of all ages contribute to the county’s agricultural future and heritage.
The Monroe assessor projects the 1948 assessment roll at 12 to 13 million dollars after board adjustments, with most gain from new building activity. The rise from 10,991,908 in 1947 reflects nationwide growth and signals greater service and management needs as the city expands beyond old government limits.
Donald Ebben, 8, of Kaukauna, was hit on State Highway 41 near his home and remains in critical condition at St Elizabeths hospital. He suffered a possible skull fracture, a broken leg and other injuries.
A barn on Jacob J Speich's farm burned following an electrical storm on July 13 1938. The report notes the fire as a notable local incident amid various 1930s events and weather impacts in the area.
Wisconsin agriculture extension agronomist F W Burcalow will discuss grain varieties at a field demo on Herman Lehnherr farm near New Glarns woods road side park at 1 30 p m Friday. The plot tests eight varieties by yield, straw length and maturity. Clinton and Bonda oats lead in stand with Mindo Eaton For vic Vieland and Marion also strong. Area farmers invited to attend and hear about new Wisconsin grain developments.
New Delhi reports India has the world's largest cattle population yet lacks bullocks and milk. The herd suffers from food shortages and deteriorating conditions, with no scientific breeding and ongoing waste. The cow holds sacred significance in Hindu society.
Tokyo police blame democracy for more drownings at beaches. Reported deaths rise as swimmers ignore warning signs and cautions under the new political freedoms.
The county demonstration contest and dress revue for 4-H FFA and FHA members are set for Friday at Green county normal school. Demonstrations run 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., dress revue 3 to 5 then 7 p.m., with winners to be shown at Green county fair July 29 to Aug 1. Two girls will win trips to the state fair through the state dress revue.
Mrs. Alice Bright Parker, head of the Wisconsin centennial committee, urged families with 100 years or more in Wisconsin or those owning century property to apply for century certificates. State officials will sign certificates with Governor Rennebohm and Dr. Ora R. Rice. Forms and rules have been distributed to registers of deeds, chambers of commerce, county agents, home makers groups, agricultural instructors, and rural teachers.
General Douglas MacArthur writes to Milwaukee lawyer Harlan Kelley praising his pre-dawn speech and noting Wisconsin’s disinclination to favor a son, which made the Republican nomination unlikely. He says Kelley’s effort earned national respect despite the loss with honor.
The board of The da Clark hospital Neenah will honor Dr. F Gregory Connell Oshkosh who has practiced 52 years and Dr. George H Williamson Neenah who retired this spring after 53 years in Antigo and Neenah at a dinner Thursday night.
Raymond L Rupnow of 2023 14th Ave donated a coat for European relief, and a recipient in the British zone of occupation in Germany, Walter Rodina, writes of hardship after 30 years in Russia. Rodina explains his home Pommerania lost, wife and four year old daughter left with only 5 kg each for luggage, and praises the charity.
The Cavalcade of America dramatized the Associated Press 100 year history highlighting its 1848 founding in New York City with six original newspapers. It noted AP’s current reach to about 4,000 member papers and stations and over a million words published daily.
Evolutionary history shows birds' closest living relatives are crocodilians, with crocosians sharing deeper ancestry with turtles than birds do.
James Marlow surveys U S civil rights debate as Truman proposes reforms protecting 13 million Negroes amid southern Democratic resistance. He notes the contradiction between constitutional aims and regional political realities, and outlines the global puzzlement at American racial politics.
Archaeologist C. Varnell Lowe reports from South Africa that prehistoric humans originated there more than a million years ago. He cites two sites with primitive tool factories and locates Bloemfontein near Faure Smith as housing a premier collection of Stone Age relics, enabling a full picture of an ancient culture.
A collage of local chatter and ad snippets features Hogan and Riley banter about a wedding black eye, a notice of the second largest circus coming to Monroe on Sunday July 18, and home decor pitches for Tiletone tile ceilings Celotex ceiling tile and Weyerehauser lumber. Yard hours 7 am to 6 pm with Saturday noon close.
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