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Newspaper
Monroe Evening Times
Location
Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jul 31, 1948
Page
2
The piece reflects on the nostalgic view of past fairs while noting today’s fair attracts larger crowds and substantial out of state visitors. It argues the fair still showcases extensive agricultural exhibits and broad participation, suggesting the event remains a strong county showcase despite changing memories.
The piece notes fears of war despite ridicule and outlines domestic responses including selective service officials contact and a new army commander. It warns oil industry pressure to meet military gasoline needs by next Thursday and reports Superforts near Tucson being readied. Calls for official explanations of government plans follow.
A federal grand jury indicted eight Chicago area milk companies and officers on anti trust charges for allegedly allocating wholesale milk sales. In Milwaukee, the attorney general filed a civil suit accusing ten dairies of conspiring to charge non competitive prices in fluid milk. The cases signal government action in the milk industry as public debate over price movements continues.
Britain seeks seven atom scientists to work with infinitesimal radioactive isotopes produced by an atomic pile. The isotopes aid medical research and friction studies, including radioactive iron in aircraft engines to measure wear in lubricating oil. Agricultural uses are noted.
Glancing backward to July 31 1938 and a national turnfest in Pittsburgh notes Monroe Turners leading in wrestling with Don Huddleston named physical education director and athletic coach. Soviet aggression on Japan mentioned alongside a 93 degree summer record. Auburndale rites observed for Catherine Marty.
A playful look at the American clambake argues the dish is really steamed clams in disguise rather than ground baked fish. It contrasts shore and inland methods, notes the need for rock heat and wet sea grass, and ends by challenging the clambake label as a herald of sea delicacy.
The Floral hall at the Green County Fair features a large centerpiece exhibit of begonias, geraniums, and violets led by Eva Galusha and Walter Day. Highlights include Mrs. Arthur Ladwig’s prized begonias and geraniums, Mrs. Ches ter Pinnow's violet table, Gladioli by John Eley and Samuel Hoesly, and novelties like Jerusalem cherries. Leading Lady and Red Charm gladioli top prize history.
White tailed deer inhabit nearly every region of the United States, adapting to diverse habitats from forests to plains. The species thrives across urban and rural areas, reflecting broad ecological tolerance and widespread distribution.
The world famous Mormon tabernacle organ on Temple Square is under reconstruction. The 81 year old instrument will gain seven new pipe sections, bringing total pipes to 10,000 from 7,000, ahead of the church's next general conference in October.
Mrs. W. W. Ward of Lodi won nine first places in the domestic canned goods exhibit judged by Mrs. John O. Reder of Wauwatosa. Blue ribbons went to six others including Mrs. Fred Coplien and Mrs. A R Ludwig. Several residents from Albany Beaver Dam Argyle Platteville and Judo earned top honors. Ida Meythaler supervised the department.
Sunday guests at the Walter Riemer home included the Landacher and Uteg families from Dundee and Madison, with others from Chicago, Peoria, Milwaukee, Pueblo, and Madison. Activities covered visits, all state band clinic, western trips, a Madison excursion, and a field trip to Yellowstone. Local residents and relatives expressed well wishes as Mrs. Hammersly recovers from a eye injury.
Washington grapples with dual price policy aims as Agriculture Department works to halt farm price declines while the White House seeks authority to control prices and ration scarce items. Wheat has fallen from a postwar peak to about 2.0 dollars a bushel, yet other farm goods stay high, complicating the cost of living and the expected price-support program.
A county roster lists individuals and addresses under daily August dates from Sunday August 1 through Saturday August 7. Names include Rosemary Klassy Jeanine Goecks Robert Heitz Sharon Coplien Gary Ann Maske Shirley Kummer LeRoy Frauchiger Elaine Rubi Marceda Kraus Sharon Birk Dennis DeVoe Gerald Meier Raymond Neuenschwan der Sharon Aitchison Patricia Miller David Rundle Francis Denny John Scott Shirley Leck Frederick Studer Kenneth Mahlbuch Betty Goepfert Jerry Marty Thomas Figs Phillip Johnson Lorraine Clark Nathan Schmerse Kay Evenson with various routes towns and street addresses.
A boy named Sandy wanders off from his parents at the Green County Fair while chasing the allure of monkeys and nine cent rides. Police and guardsmen search the midway as his anxious parents fear for him, ending with a reunion and a lesson about staying close.
Leo V. Koehler was summoned to Minneapolis after his sister Mrs. John Scanlon, about 55, died from injuries in an automobile crash near Lewistown Montana. The Scanlons were on a western vacation. Koehler and his brother Herman traveled to be with their mother Mrs. Anna Koehler who lived with the Scanlons. Mrs. Koehler awaits funeral plans and Koehler may travel to Lewistown.
Pvt. Roy A. Mikkelsen of Davis is laid to rest at Rock Island National Cemetery after World War II service. Rev. Munson leads religious rites with full military honors. About 20 Illinois and Iowa auxiliary women attend, with family relatives and friends present from Davis and Chicago in the solemn ceremony.
The text notes that England had elementary schools before the Reformation but gained momentum with the 1699 creation of an organization to promote charity schools for children.
A list of new members includes Harry Alfred Bowen of Orangeville on July 18 1938 Patsy Douglas of Darlington route 1 on July 26 1943 Donna June and Donald Gene Douglas of Darlington route 1 on June 8 1939 Judith Ann Marty of Darlington route 5 on April 23 1948 and Paul Leon Zimmerman of New Glarus on October 8 with other entries pending completion.
Mrs. E. W. Grenzow of 838 Ilfth Street won with a wool afghan and Mrs. Emma Heitz of Brodhead took a crocheted bedspread. Mrs. E. W. Bushnell of 806 18th Avenue won for a knitted bedspread and Mrs. S. J. Johnson of South Wayne for a knitted lady's coat.
The article notes the present Queen of England is descended from Robert Bruce and mentions Glamis Castle as a Shakespearean reference, linking royal lineage and the family seat with literary history.
The piece notes that hieroglyphics remained undeciphered for more than fourteen centuries as modern humanity could not unlock their meaning.
Classified notice for M. J. Gonstead chiropractic clinic promoting X Ray and Neurocalometer services with contact numbers 373 and residence at 101 Monroe.
The Wisconsin Power and Light Co was authorized to add a 60 000 kilowatt steam plant a sub station a condensing unit and other equipment at the Edgewater plant in Sheboygan costing 9 million dollars. It may also build a 34500 volt transmission line from its Castle Rock hydro plant to Manston for 106 900 dollars.
Sydney reports a price fixing conference among Australian zoos set the platypus at 1600 dollars for sale or exchange to overseas zoos. The animal remains protected and not for open market. Other prices fixed include kangaroos 200 a pair wallabies 325 a pair diamond snakes 6.50 a foot death adders 65 each and spiny anteaters 130 each.
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