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Newspaper
Monroe Evening Times
Location
Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jul 27, 1950
Page
2
The piece urges the American public to back President Truman’s call for sacrifices to support a long range defense program. It warns hoarding would hinder mobilization and aid the Kremlin’s strategy, stressing united action by all individuals officials and groups to sustain national defense.
The Knights of Columbus and Shrine club raise funds for a polio ward at St. Clare Hospital. The drive has started and expects strong support. A fully equipped ward would boost community care during any polio outbreak, and the project remains central to this year’s event.
The article notes Turkey offers 4500 fully equipped soldiers from its mobile guard to join the Korea war effort. It emphasizes the pledge as a significant sign of allied support and discusses the broader strategic impact of American arms and Turkish sacrifice. Also mentions Betty and Mary Timm as Junior Holstein News editors and Jerry Sauer enlisting in the Army Air Force at Ft. Riley.
Ten years ago eighty eight of one hundred nine county cheese plants contributed to a Cheese Day fund. Obituaries note the deaths of Mrs. Ernistine Utger at 80 in Cadiz and Laura A. Dexter of Wisconsin Veterans Home. Rita Rosina McGinnis and Edwin Zimmerman wed in Gratiot. Alfred Smobersteg of Orangeville injured after horse incident.
The Home Bureau met Friday at Mrs. John Babler's home with co host Miss Della Seidel. Leaders included Mesdames Ray Maas LaVerne Schramm and Vernon Best. A display on frozen produce was shown by Mrs. Wilmer Palmer. Recreation was led by Mrs. Ford Zunker. Registration for the Homemakers camp at Camp Lowden on August 1 was arranged by Mrs. Roy Hefty.
Belleville prepares a three day fair September 2 to 4 with R F Smith as general chairman. The Belleville Community Club sponsors the event featuring the largest premium list in history and strong 4 H youth participation. Livestock crops and home economics exhibits mix with a large commercial show, free attractions and nightly dancing on Starlight Terrace.
The Darlington city council discussed drilling a new deep well to replace the spring water supply and avoid building a sewage disposal plant. A district sanitary engineer urged fluorination of water and a new reservoir after state health officials advised five years ago to secure a deeper well. Water had been boiled for drinking after Pecatonica river flooding affected the spring source.
An estimated 500 in damage occurred when Francis S. Wagner 726 14th avenue fell asleep at 1 30 a m and ran off the road on the highway toward Monroe between Orangeville and Cedarville. He suffered only minor bruises according to Stephenson County officials.
Monticello Times reports the Cub Scouts held their regular July meeting with a picnic supper at the parish house, highlighting a simple community gathering and youth activities.
A polio outbreak in Wytheville and Wythe County Virginia has left 11 deaths among 75 cases in the county and 59 cases in the town of 5500. Health officials call the area tense while no quarantine is imposed and local recruitment suspends.
Old time diuretic advertises Doan's Pills as a relief for nagging backache and urinary discomfort caused by kidney strain. It claims long standing use by millions over 50 years and emphasizes gentle diuretic action to flush kidney tubes and filters.
Browntown Times Special reports Mr and Mrs Leon Rockew are constructing a one story and a half modern home with four rooms and a bath about 3 blocks east of Main street. Construction began this week and they expect to occupy the residence September 1. Leon Rockew is tied to the Rockew Brothers filling station and repair shop with his brother Hurt.
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