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Newspaper
Monroe Evening Times
Location
Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jul 26, 1948
Page
2
The notice lists subscription rates by region including Wisconsin and Stephenson county at $6 to $12.50 per year. It sets advance payment requirements and provides office hours from 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. plus after hour contact numbers 2309 and 319 for news and business calls.
The piece notes rising talk of a new conflict since World War II ends and Berlin tensions. It argues armed conflict over Berlin food aid is unlikely and public sentiment favors endurance. General Clay is pictured as ready to outlast any nerve testing maneuvers.
Community discussion last week centered on traffic and the moral implications of alcohol use by drivers. Debates questioned intoxication definitions and whether test results match drivers’ alertness, urging motorists to avoid drinking if they plan to drive.
The article argues that wage increases in basic industries trigger higher consumer prices through economic ripple effects. It warns that labor activism in steel, fabricating, machine tool, and auto sectors fosters broad public impact, with unions blamed for unmerited raises driving costs for workers and employers alike.
Mr and Mrs H A Walters of Monticello and Miss Georgia Allen with Mrs Florence Allen and Claudia Belleville return from Hudson Ohio after attending the funeral of Rofland C Allen 67 Herman J Allen Weslaco Texas accompanied his mother Mrs Florence Allen home from the funeral An Indiana native Mr Allen served in both world wars and led state mining and iron ore associations as well as the Lake Superior Iron Ore association.
Glancing backward to July 26 1923 and 1908 notes, brief items reflect local history. Glarus votes 135 to 57 for a $75,000 school with a hoped $28,000 WPA grant. Kentucky patrol probes poison scare against Gov. Chandler. Miss Marion Boynton burns in stove accident. Miss Alena Kessler wed to Clarence Eckerman. Joan Zuercher injures elbow in fall. Alfred Smith of Jordan dies in Albany Illinois.
James Marlow analyzes Henry Wallace s progressive call for peaceful cooperation with Russia. He argues that past peace with no real collaboration failed, and examines how Europe and Asia could become communist aligned, risking U S survival. He questions whether the United States can aid democracy while preventing spread of communism.
Rhinelander reports a nine year old Victor Turcotte died in a fire that destroyed his one room cottage. Lloyd Turcotte 42 and Margaret Turcotte 32 are the parents. the father is held without charge while investigators seek motive and determine fire origin. Neighbors found the house locked and the father outside in a drunken stupor with singed hair.
Frederick B. Snow, 16, of Rockford, died yesterday from injuries in an automobile crash in Independence Iowa. Two other Rockford youths, Lester Keister Jr., 17, and Ralph Bodell, 17, were injured in the same incident.
The agriculture department warns buyers that farm land values exceed sustainable levels. Harald C. Larsen explains a second look using expected net income versus a desired return, noting inflation can inflate optimism. He cautions costs may lag prices, risking future affordability for farmers.
Swiss printing leader Mr. Georges Zurcher from Berne and his wife visited The Evening Times plant in Monroe on a weekend tour of Swiss interests and American printing firms. Zurcher, head instructor at Berne's printing trade school for 18 years, expressed interest in the paper's teletype production.
Washington paper owner editor and publisher Eleanor Me dill Patterson dies at 63 from a heart seizure while reading at her Maryland country home. Private funeral services planned for tomorrow with burial Wednesday at Graceland cemetery Chicago.
Gladys Mary Jenny and Clarence Miecher were married Saturday at St. Aloysius in Sauk City. Rev L P Strafer officiated. The bride wore white satin with a long train and orange blossom crown. After a reception, the couple planned a trip to northern Wisconsin and upper Michigan before residing in Madison.
Nine Monroe residents attended the Green County Normal 1947 graduation reunion held at the Dale Kittlinger residence in Evansville yesterday. Guests included Ralph Neuenschwander Florence Figi Marie Neuenschwander Evelyn Walters Ralph Siedschlag Rosalind Wells Kenneth Ubert Mr and Mrs Ralph Neuenschwander of Monroe Mr and Mrs Raymond Bladorn of Janesville Daryl Pagel of Judo and Melvin Dittmeier of Orangeville.
A dinner party of fourteen at the Ludlow hotel Sunday, hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Chester J. Hoesly of Madison, marked the 79th birthday of Jacob Burgy of Monticello, father of Mrs. Hoesly. Attendees included Emery A. Odell, J. Jacob Tschudy, J. Herbert Burgy, Ted T. Burgy and family, and Luan Hoesly.
Lloyd Shamburek and Carol Elizabeth Geniesse were married at 10 a.m. in St. Monica church Milwaukee officiated by Father Barry. The bride wore tissue taf feta gown with train and veil set under a pearls Juliet cap. They plan a northern Wisconsin trip then reside in Madison while pursuing university studies.
Noon ceremony at the Fronint home in Orangeville united Miss Gladys Arn daughter of Mrs Lena Arn to Robert Fronint of Freeport. Rev A R Felts officiated with only close family present. Maid of honor Mrs Clifford Fye and best man Roger Ann led a brief reception at Memorial hall Orangeville.
Mrs John Arn of Orangeville helped with the cake and Mrs Kermit Shippey poured. Guests came from Rockford Beloit and Monticello. The couple plan to live with the bride’s mother in Orangeville after a two week trip in northern Wisconsin. The bride, a Orangeville High School graduate, worked at Burgess Battery Co Freeport. The groom Fronint, educated at Freeport High School and a five year South Pacific veteran, works at Burgess Cellulose Co Freeport.
Monticello Times Special notes a surprise birthday gathering for Mrs. Jacob Trumpy in Pleasant Township. Attendees included Norman Trumpy, Oliver Welton, Ralph Freitag, Lawrence Karlen, LeRoy Rose Marie Richard Lorna and Glen Trumpy and their families.
The Benson reunion drew 96 attendees yesterday at Lincoln Park. Mrs. Vernie Werren of Brown Town was elected president and Mrs. Vernie Raether named secretary treasurer. Ida Morton was named oldest woman. Irvin Bechtolt oldest man. Gary Glenn Miller, seven months old, youngest baby. A program ran under Mrs. Victor Wells and Mrs. Paul Kubly.
Relatives from Rockford Galena Racine Evansville Browntown Rock Grove Brooklyn Woodford Pecat ONica Warren Twin Grove Juda and Monroe attended the gathering for Emerson Wells and Mrs Dewey Scott.
The first annual Helmeid reunion was held yesterday at the home of Mr and Mrs Clayton Helmeid and family in Edgerton. A picnic dinner was served with attendees including Benjamin Helmeid and family Ancil Helmeid Franklin Wells Walter Derendinger Warren Erwin Rex Albert Wilbert Rose Rex Helmeid and Russell Helmeid of Whitewater and Janesville residents.
St Johns young adult fellowship hosted a picnic dinner and social afternoon for families at the church yesterday. Miss Florence Voigt Mrs Kendall Digman and Misses Helen and Irma Klassy coordinated the event.
Wiesbaden Germany reports U S air force confirms two lieutenants Charles H King of Britton South Dakota and Robert W Stuber of Arlington California were killed in a C 47 transport plane crash in Berlin on Saturday.
A nationwide tip offers one simple change to four canning and freezing syrups to improve flavor color and texture in preserved fruits. The free 1948 edition promises proven guidance trusted by thousands of women and fully describes the method.
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