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Newspaper
Monroe Evening Times
Location
Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jul 15, 1952
Page
2
Fragmentary OCR lists subscription rates by carrier and mail within Wisconsin and Stephenson County, with outside Wisconsin pricing. Also mentions office hours and a telephone contact, but many words are garbled and unclear.
The author argues that repeat violators should face a very strict re examination to renew driving privileges. A failed test would trigger a 30 day waiting period before retrying, and suspensions or revocations should be paired with penalties stricter than a cigaret money fine.
The James Forrestal aircraft carrier keel laying is pitched as belated recognition for the defense advocate who died amid Truman era political struggles. The 60,000 ton ship is described as a mighty weapon capable of global reach, while critics argue the incident still stains Washington strategists who influenced Forrestal’s mental decline.
Gov Adlai Stevenson sparked strong media attention with an offhand remark about shooting himself if nominated. The comment marked a sharp change from his cautious, re election focus and raised questions about his presidential ambitions and Democratic stance.
Madison Democrat Thomas E. Fairchild criticizes a photograph of Sen. McCarthy and Gen. Eisenhower, arguing the image could advance McCarthy's political aims and questioning Eisenhower's stance on press freedom. Stoughton Democrat Carl Thompson predicts GOP losses over an anti farmer platform.
Mrs Marcus Weston has been summoned to Ann Arbor Michigan due to her mother’s serious illness. Weston has been assisting at the Bank of Monticello while on vacation.
Ten years ago guest conductors Gerald von Klein and Glenn Wood led their own pieces at the high school band concert in Recreation Park. Also noted were a heart attack death of Judo businessman Albert S. Matzke and the death of Mrs. Frank A. Shriner after a fall and heart attack. Florence Isely won a $100 scholarship from the county bankers association for 4H work. Green County will send 73 men for final army physicals.
Washington observer notes multiple factors in Chicago 1952 Republican convention beyond isolationism vs internationalism. Delegates acted from self interest as office holders and job seekers weighed Taft and Eisenhower prospects, with polls and primary results shaping choices.
Stanley Knight won re election to Joint District No. 1 Brodhead Decatur school board and Mrs Tom Richards was elected to the board. 151 votes were cast for four candidates and the budget of 122850 was approved unanimously.
Two accidents yesterday afternoon in Brodhead caused vehicle and property damage with no injuries. William Marty of New Glarus drove a Hires Root Beer delivery truck. its door opened and scraped a parked car. Harold V Johnson of Woodford failed a sharp curve on Highway 81 and crashed through a Legion Park fence in heavy rain.
Fifty-three Democratic lawmakers urge adding a national presidential primary plank to the party platform. The proposal, backed by Sen. Kefauver and campaign managers for Barkley, Russell, and Harriman, envisions federal funding and state cooperation for nationwide primaries, potentially influencing delegates without a constitutional amendment. Signers include Rep. Zablocki.
Memorial services honor 6150 Red Arrow division men who died in two wars. A three day reunion will run Aug 9 to Sept 1 in Lansing Michigan with Lt Col William Bergin arranging rites for the Sunday before the reunion banquet. Over 1000 veterans expected. Red Arrow clubs from Madison and Green County send delegations as nationwide as every state represented. The 32nd Division endured 806 days of combat in World War I and II and earned the Red Arrow insignia for piercing enemy lines.
Mrs Gusta Johnson 83 of Blanchardville a Monroe High School 1889 graduate native of Norway died after months of illness at Wisconsin General hospital Madison Visitation and funeral services set with Rev M A Sorenson officiating Burial in Hollandale cemetery Pallbearers include Hartford Gilbertson Robert Larson David Hendrickson Chester Trumble Henry Erickson Martin Erickson She was born Jan 12 1869 in Hadeland Norway married John A Johnson in Monroe Aug 20 1889 They lived in Monroe Blanchardville Hollandale and Marne Ia 1908 to 1940 Mrs Johnson survived by two daughters Blanche Johnson and Vivian Amy two sons Ulysses and Herloug G a brother Julius Winden and a sister Caroline Winden all named from the obituary.
Maj. Gen. Ralph J. Olson, adjutant general and civil defense director since 1950, is to speak to Monroe Kiwanis on civil defense. A former Army colonel who served in Europe during World War II, he emphasizes local medical stockpiles and mobile medical teams to meet emergencies.
O. N. Johnson of the Monroe Chamber of Commerce says the Navy will send a mobile exhibit to Milwaukee July 22 through 24. The display, open daily 10 to 5, will be at N street and W Kilbourn avenue to explain the Bureau of Ordnance procurement needs and contract procedures to small businesses.
Door County's cherry crop, estimated at 25 to 30 million pounds, reaches full operation in Sturgeon Bay. About 9,000 pickers are needed, with 7,500 from outside the county to harvest the crop this year.
Amateur Night winners at the Volunteer Firemen's Midsummer Festival include Gayleen Steensrud a Monroe tapdancer and the senior and junior Mike Wuethrichs acrobatic act with Leila Sigalus and Sharon Freese baton twirlers. James Koch and James Whittenberg won the water fight finals Friday night.
Green County Center 4H met at Simmons School with pledges, flag salute, tours, fair booth talks, and entry blanks filled. Dutch Hollow group met at Lester A Witt home with pledge, roll call, demonstrations, and a tour plus kittenball game. Richland 4H gathered at the Dunaway home with cord fixing and fruit drink demos, an ice cream social planned, and a wiener roast at Recreation Park.
Monticello residents approve a 312196 budget with a 52080.33 district tax and a new building fund of 235871 by a 51 to 3 vote. Re-elected and reappointed board members include Paul Voegels, Dr. Harden, Dr. Benkendorf, Mrs. Hefty, and William Buehl. Fred Haldimann and Mrs. Willis Babler were not reelected for three-year terms. Paul Voegeli presided over the district meeting attended by 54 voters.
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