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Newspaper
Monroe Evening Times
Location
Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jul 23, 1946
Page
2
Historical note from Monroe Wisconsin records states the Monroe Evening Times founded October 15 1808 and the Monroe Daily Journal absorbed in 1927. Publication was daily except Sunday with Ewery A Odell as president and full leased wire reports from The Associated Press.
A proposal for a standardized calendar argues for a fixed extra holiday after June 30 in leap years, possibly United Nations or Atomic Day, with Easter as the movable exception. Historical changes from Julius Caesar to Pope Gregory are noted, with a 1950 start date and Congress expected to act.
Captain North investigates a death tied to Luther Adams and Marya Gallian in Shanghai. A note to Adams is found on the victim, while Marya seeks aid for Philip King in room 1311 at the Mandarin House as North recalls past cases. The scene closes with a ghastly wall image awaiting continuation.
Expert observers of domestic design say the American home will be smaller in the future while furniture remains the same size. The article notes the crowded living rooms and the challenge of maneuvering through a compact space, with large chairs dominating the limited room.
Three former American soldiers were expelled from occupied Germany after their marriages to German women were revealed as violating the U.S. Army ban on German-American weddings. The men had requested to bring their wives to the United States at government expense, prompting the action.
Four stuffed rats and stale candy were placed in a glass case at Los Angeles City Hall to show what attracts rodents. The display aimed to raise awareness before the candy was stolen.
Mrs Ellsworth Woodle a Monroe native dies in Streator. Two a day events noted include Orangeville beating Clarno 14 to 3 at 15th Fair field picnic and Miss Marjorie Bishop joining new dental offices of Drs Bennett and Cunningham. Grain on William Menehan farm cut and shocked after surgery at veterans hospital.
The 85th anniversary program of the Universalist church selects committee chairmen for a two day Oct 15 16 event at the host church for the state convention. The board of trustees appointed chairs who will choose members, with sessions Oct 15 and two convention sessions Oct 16 plus a banquet and program.
William Ploeger, 65, of Seymour, was committed to Winnebago State hospital after stabbing his wife on Friday. He fled to a 50 foot silo during the incident. Mrs. Ploeger remained in serious condition at a Green Bay hospital but authorities gave she had a fair chance of recovery.
Josephine Bonaparte introduced the practice of daily baths as a courtly refinement. The enabled routine reflected early modern fashion for regular personal cleansing but also signaled status within elite circles.
A short classified note touts cheap Want Ads as a way to secure plenty of work for minimal cost. The item emphasizes the bargains and potential tasks available through advertising.
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