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Newspaper
Monroe Evening Times
Location
Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jul 22, 1949
Page
2
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The senate ratified the North Atlantic security pact by a wide margin, committing the United States to a defense alliance and bearing a major share of any necessary defense. The piece notes a shift from 30 years ago and hopes the move may foster global peace, while suggesting Washington's cautions against entanglements no longer apply.
Preparations for Green County’s 95th fair are underway with high expectations for record attendance. Emphasis grows on junior participation through 4-H and FFA groups, while volunteers coordinate ongoing planning to ensure a successful community event for decades to come.
The article notes widespread government secrecy around atomic energy and the A bomb. It contrasts white house assurances with vague explanations and warns that lack of public understanding could fuel anxiety about the atomic age and national security.
A collage of brief items from Green County history mentions a 1939 petition for licensed fishing lines on the Pecatonica River signed by 200 sportsmen, funerals in Darlington, a 1924 factory fire near July 22, 1924, a fund drive for an elderly home, and various local events, transfers, and deaths across 1909 to 1899 with multiple towns including Blanchardville Monroe Juda and Monticello.
Freeport undertakes a third spraying as part of its mosquito abatement drive. The campaign targets breeding sites and polluted water, urging homeowners to cut tall grass, drain standing water, seal cess pools, and remove water holding containers while co operating with the abatement board.
Two men died from burns after the Esso Standard Oil Co refinery explosion and fire in East Baltimore. Thirty four others were injured as two distillation units blew, risking nearby gasoline tanks. Firefighters, with more than 300 personnel, contained the blaze and prevented spread to 48 storage tanks.
An AFL union official said prospects for settling the three month old Northland Greyhound Bus Co strike are not bright after balloting on a new company proposal. E A Gillespie noted the employer disliked the offer and voting runs through Saturday in other areas with results due next Tuesday or Wednesday.
North American Shriners departed after a four day convention that voted to shift headquarters from Richmond Virginia to Chicago. The Ancient Arabic Order Nobles of the Mystic Shrine will have its third headquarters with prior offices in Richmond and Boston. Next year’s convention will be in Los Angeles hosted by El Malaikah temple led by Harold Lloyd as imperial potentate.
The Milwaukee county chapter of the National Foundation for Infantile Paralysis may have to curtail aid to polio sufferers because funds are low. Chapter chairman Joseph L. Fuss said the group has a $22,500 balance from the $152,898 raised in this year’s March of Dimes drive, and prospects for dipping into state or national funds look dim.
Wisconsin farmers face a 100 295 acre wheat ceiling for 1950 as the agriculture department moves to curb a national surplus. Wisconsin planted 108 000 acres this year with allotments nationwide totaling 68 944 099 acres about 17 percent below 1950’s previous total. Only farmers within their allotments will qualify for government price support aid.
Six members of a beekeeper club in Elmwood Illinois killed about 60 000 bees that blocked the Graham chapel front entrance for three weeks stopping services. Another 50 000 bees remained in a tree behind the old frame church as plans for a second bee killing expedition next week were announced.
The village board approved an ordinance banning reckless driving with a fine up to 200 for the second offense. Passed July 5, it took effect Wednesday after publication in the village.
Michael Tyczkowski aged 82 died after a 50 foot fall from a porch at the Little Sisters of the Poor home for the aged where he resided. Police investigated the fatal accident as a possible misstep and fall.
Co K furnished the color guard and color bearers for a Camp McCoy parade honoring Col. Alexander J. MacNab who commanded the 128th Infantry and later served as senior army instructor for the Texas National Guard. The piece details parade events, rifle qualifications by Pfc. Robert E. Maurer and Sgt. 1/c Dwight C. Coplien, bivouac drills, and camp activities surrounding the celebration.
The following day marked personal cleanup before an afternoon march to the air base to view 5th Army demonstrations. Sgt. 1/c Glenn L. Kubly, Sgt. Coplien, and Pfc. Rudolph Maurer received initial schooling and flight instruction early in the week on this type of operation.
The Monticello public library marks its first year since July 17, 1948, with 692 total books, including 344 owned, 44 purchased, and 304 traveling library volumes. Borrower cards total 348. 1,339 adult and 1,103 children’s books, plus 215 magazines and 19 puzzles checked out. Top borrowers include Barbara Gempeler, Kathryn Klassy, and Caroline Klassy. hours are Wednesday 7:30–9 and Saturday 2–4:30 and 7:30–9.
A 1948 federal reserve board survey finds unskilled laborers up 350 to a median 2100, farmers up to 1200, and skilled and semiskilled workers up 300 to 3300. Median family income reached 3320 pre tax, 2000 after taxes. Half better, half worse.
The city returned to normal service as CIO transport workers end a night long strike on 30 routes of both the New York City Omnibus Corp and the Fifth Avenue Coach Co. About 3,300 drivers and maintenance workers were involved. An arbitration of all contract issues is to be sought. The dispute began over four mechanics suspension.
Berlin reports sufficient coal to provide each resident four times their last winter allotment during the Russian blockade. American, British and French sectors announce an 88 day rationed food supply to cover civilian needs.
Italian sources say Yugoslav authorities in Trieste ban priests in the occupation zone from preaching about the Vatican excommunication of communists.
Local church listings show Immanual Sunday school at 9 45 worship at 10 50 with a sermon Pleasant Paths to Character Sunday school board meets 8 pm Monday Mothers club 8 pm Wednesday choir rehearsal 8 pm Thursday mission band postponed Rev Howard L Orians Bethel Lawrence A Brown pastors at Bethel New Glarus Monticello Fairfield Zwingli and Washington Reformed churches share worship times and Sunday school offerings with various choirs and sermon topics including Triumphant Certainties.
Union Presbyterian Church lists Sunday School at 9 30 a m Worship at 10 45 a m Westminster Fellowship at 6 30 p m and choir practice Thursday at 7 led by Rev Dallas D Landrum.
The New Apostolic Church at 1511 13th Avenue lists Sunday worship at 10 a.m. with speaker Rev. Ewald Hilly from Chicago. No evening service. Midweek service Wednesday at 8 p.m. led by Rev. R. H. Scharnweber.
In Monroe Rev Ralph K Kofoed returns from vacation to preach at 10 40 with church school at 9 30. A Youth Fellowship rally begins at 2 30 with registration at the church and a park program. Browntown also hosts services at 9 with youth fellowship attending the Monroe rally. Lamont South Wayne Woodford report varied services with morning worship at 9 30 or 11 and Sunday schools at 9 30 or 10 30.
Mt Olive Lutheran Wisconsin Synod located at 9th street and 13th avenue invites worshipers to services at 10 30 a m Pastor Rev Eldor A Toepel leads.
The church announces a Truth themed Sunday with the golden text from Psalms and selections from the Bible and Science and Health. Services begin at 10 45 a m with Sunday school at 9 30 a m for under 20 and a testimony meeting at 7 45 p m on Wednesday at the library location 1411.
The snippet notes that 10th street is open on Wednesday and Saturday from 2 to 4 p m. It lacks additional context about events or locations to expand the summary.
St John’s Evangelical and Reformed holds sixth Sunday after Trinity with church school at 9 30 a m worship and sermon at 10 45 a m. Brotherhood family picnic follows at George Stauffacher’s farm. Church council meets at 8 p m today. Rev Paul C Kehle is pastor.
Rev. L. E. Curtis leads the Assembly of God with Sunday school at 10 a.m. Worship at 11 a.m. Evangelistic service at 8 p.m. in the church.
Bible school starts at 10 a m with Rev Leonard Bertelson leading. The Lord's Supper and worship service follow at 2 30 p m with the same pastor conducting.
St Andrew's Episcopal Church announces a church school at 9 a.m. and Holy Eucharist at 9 30 a.m. Rev Lindsay O. Duvali serves as pastor.
Morning worship begins at 10 45 with a sermon titled The Christian Ministry delivered by Rev Henry G Cooper the church minister Services reflect a denominational program and leadership at the local parish.
Sunday school at 9 15 a m worship at 10 30 senior choir rehearsal Thursday church calendar notes upcoming services and rehearsals in New Glarus.
The Brown town Peace Evangelical and Reformed Church schedules no Sunday service and invites members to a noon basket lunch at Recreation Park Monroe for its annual church picnic. At 8 p m the Young People's League will reorganize in the parsonage led by Rev Walter H Waeckerle.
St. Pauls Evangelical and Re formed holds worship at 9 a m followed by a brief congregational meeting. Sunday school convenes at 10 a m with Rev Walter H Waekkerle as pastor.
The Martintown Community Church holds a 10 a.m. worship service with Sunday school at 10 45 a.m. Rev Roy Berg serves as pastor.
Oppressive humidity was blamed for the heart attack death of Louis Margoni, 62, yesterday. Margoni was found on the floor of his shop and died en route to Johnson Emergency Hospital. The fire department reported seven calls for heat rescues.
About 40 University of Wisconsin students directed by Prof. Gladys L. Borchers will tour New Glarus on Tuesday or Thursday with guide J. J. Figi leading the excursion to points of interest.
The CIO United Auto Workers move to trigger a state sponsored strike poll for 75 000 Ford workers in Michigan under Bonnie Tripp law after a pre vote shows 7 to 1 backing potential walkout. The UAW filed a 10 day notice and will not strike until the state vote concludes in about three weeks.
The village assessor Henry Kundert reports total assessed value of personal property and real estate in New Glarus at 2,618,580, up from 2,507,080 last year. Real estate stands at 2,077,435 and personal property at 541,145, with gains in both categories.
The Vinegar Hill Zinc Co. will close its flotation mill near Shullsburg on August 1 for the first time since 1922. The shutdown is due to low zinc ore prices and high production costs. Most mill workers will transfer to mining construction work.
The Jolly Junior 4-H club enjoyed a club tour and picnic dinner Wednesday in a Times Special report.
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