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Newspaper
Monroe Evening Times
Location
Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jun 02, 1948
Page
2
The article notes railroad crossings cause bumps to traffic and calls for safety work. Monroe has several crossings needing attention for rider comfort and smoother travel. A joint city railroad plan could address the issue and earn motorist gratitude.
A belated thanks is given to grave decorating teams and hundreds of families who beautified Greenwood Cemetery on Memorial Day. The scene reflected strong community memory and Monroe and Green County unity in honoring those buried there.
The issue of potato surpluses looms as agriculture officials warn supplies will flood markets soon. A government price support may force purchases, costing the U.S. over 125 million dollars in recent years. California, North Carolina and Virginia expect the largest surpluses, with some spuds possibly dumped due to processing limits.
The navy reports 28 sailors and marines believed lost after a 50-foot Liberty launch swamped in Hampton Roads near the aircraft carrier Kearsarge. The incident delayed a 12-ship task force by 10 hours as it prepared to relieve marines in the Mediterranean.
Wisconsin officials monitor fire danger reports as conditions worsen. Assistant director George Sprecher says a smoking ban could be ordered if fires escalate, though currently no ban is in effect and officials are ready to issue emergency orders.
Holiday travel brings double hazards as drivers risk life on busy roads. In the Monroe area motorists avoided serious crashes during the three day period, while other regions faced violent deaths linked to the holiday travel surge.
The appointment of John E. Martin to succeed the late Justice Chester Fowler fills the supreme court bench with a member from a prominent Green Bay legal family. Elected in 1938, Martin is serving his fifth term and is seen as a worthy successor. Assemblyman Grover Broadfoot’s appointment as attorney general adds seasoned legal expertise to the office.
General Jose Humberto Sosa Molina, Argentina’s war minister, visits Milwaukee to inspect American industry. He notes a $1.5 million copper processing contract with Chalmers Manufacturing Co. and says Argentina will modernize its military with preferred U.S. equipment. He also explores electric power plant and steel mill machinery.
William N. Baker, brother of E. O. Baker of Monroe, yesterday took over the fuel and feed business at Albany recently purchased by the Green County Farm Bureau. Former Carlisle resident, he and his family move to Roscoe Smout cottage north of Albany. Baker, a Durand native, is a farmer and former newspaperman.
A digest of notable pasts items from the Evening Times, highlighting local marriages, deaths, accidents, awards, and public notices across decades. Entries include a June 2 1938 wedding in De Pere, weather vane funding, scholastic honors, and fishing season opens, alongside earlier and later tributes and civic updates.
The Orangeville WCTU plans an all-day institute June 25 at Mrs. Alvin Rockgroves home. The event followed the annual child welfare day gathering at Mrs. John Bablers home with devotional led by Mrs. James Chilton. Mrs. Gruber read scripture on Courage and gifts responsive reading led by Mrs. Frautschy and Mrs. Babler. Participants included Mrs. Fred Anderson Mrs. Frederick Rickleff Mrs. Walter Hofmeister and Miss Carrie Musser.
Judge Herbert Steffes former Milwaukee county district attorney will address the Monroe Kiwanis Club at the Eugene hotel noon luncheon tomorrow. He now serves as judge of the criminal court in Milwaukee.
City hall reports May issued ten building permits totaling 39 600 for new construction. Through May 1948 total permits reach 49 for 290 300 with 166 600 for 27 residences 114 200 for eight commercial buildings and 9 500 for 14 residential garages. May permits include five for residences 35 500 one commercial 700 and four garages 3 400 with named properties and locations listed.
A busy bee crawled into the car of John Overman Jr. on highway 141 south of Pembine. In panicked action the driver wrecked the Overman car and brought down two power poles with lines across the road, delaying traffic about thirty minutes. Overman escaped unharmed besides a few bruises. The bee continued on its way.
Body of Pvt. Leo Howe killed in Africa on November 11, 1942 will arrive Friday. Funeral Saturday at 9 a.m. in Holy Rosary Church with Msgr. Bernard Doyle officiating and burial in the church cemetery. Local officials and veterans groups will greet the train and provide a military guard of honor. all Darlington businesses will close during the funeral hour. Howe, son of Mrs. Belle Howe, enlisted June 13, 1942.
Brodhead High plans a special graduation Thursday with a seven cycle pageant titled Forward Ever Forward commemorating Wisconsin statehood. Miss Mary Preston leads. production staff includes James Staley and several dance, costume, and music coordinators. Baccalaureate was held Sunday at the Methodist church with Rev. Sachtjen delivering the sermon. Class day exercises occurred in the gym this morning.
Jan Christiaan Smuts, retiring as prime minister of South Africa, today accepted a seat in parliament from a member of his united party.
Local ad invites readers to visit Monroe Mart at 18th Avenue and 10th Street for inexpensive styles from ladies’ to steel toe work shoes. It promotes top quality, iron clad guarantees, appraisals before final sale, and a cut in overhead to offer low prices. The offer also promotes a self help book Get Rich in Spite of Yourself and a line of carpenters tools and tuxedos.
Weather warms shoppers are urged to review last year’s swimwear and update wardrobe. Ina and Ardell unveil new one and two piece suits Jersey Lastex overskirts printed colors satin options cotton halters denim skirts and crinkle crepe styles sizes 32 to 40 and 7 to 15 10 to 20. Shop now while stock lasts.
Baker's Book Store stocks Adventure in Good Eating and Lodging for a Night by Duncan Hines and Rand McNally road atlases to aid planning. Lee's offers summer fashion and Samsonite luggage, while Etter's promotes Sat-US-ply plastic, Hudee sink rims, and linoleum counter tops for kitchens and business use.
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