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Newspaper
Monroe Evening Times
Location
Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jun 03, 1950
Page
2
Youths stepping into adulthood confront education choices and a rough job world. Success hinges on personal effort and qualification. The American class of 1950 starts with strong opportunities to shape the world through diligent work and ambition.
A Washington observer notes the Senate Banking Committee approved a six month extension for rent controls with a proviso allowing cities to extend again in 1951. The House is set to vote June 12, and observers warn the delay postpones relief from housing shortages and delays a return to normal poverty economy levels.
Mrs Hiram C Houghton head of the General Federation of Women's Clubs announced at the 59th annual convention plans to select 12 women as "apostles of peace" to assist the president's call. The group would work to foster better understanding among nations and peoples worldwide.
Forty years ago the Green county Republicans scheduled a June 3 meeting at the court to select delegates to the state convention of stalwarts at Milwaukee with R A Etter to preside. Also noted were calls for police and fire department applicants, visits from Miles O Newman and family, Miss Clara Stauffacher’s Spokane return, and other local items.
The piece argues Harvey the six foot rabbit embodies imagination shared by all, from childhood fantasies to belief in God, and notes how fictional Harveys save lonely hearts and aid sobriety. It contrasts Elwood P. Dowd’s Harvey with real restraint and cites coastal guard duties at the end.
Kansas City marked its 100th birthday while tensions rose with Indigenous participants. 54 Indians invited to live in tepees near downtown faced rain dampening their softball game and a muddy straw floor. A pow wow led by Paul Cain followed, with promises of dry hay and repairs as pre parade events began after midnight. Mounted riders prepared a pony express mail relay to time with the parade start.
Circuit Judge L J Fellenz considered Dr J Martin Johnson's bid for a permanent injunction to force Ripon’s hospital to admit him. Johnson, barred in 1948 for alleged unduly critical conduct, contends the hospital’s actions were quasi judicial. Testimony cited hospital personnel disputes, procurement of drugs, and claims of nurse inefficiency linked to a mother’s death.
The government spent 641.8 million dollars more in May than it took in, leaving 3.230 billion dollars in the red for the first 11 months of the fiscal year. Exceeding income by 2.2 billion this month would be needed to hit the 5.4 billion dollar projected final-year deficit. The federal debt stood at 256.37 billion dollars at the end of May.
J C Gamroth of Madison called here on business. Mr and Mrs Myron Hurd of Freeport and Mr and Mrs Brant W Binger joined Decd day dinner at Iva and E Leah Tomlinson. Cadiz cemetery visit followed. Etta Van Matre Peggy Van Matre Sylvia Whitehead and Marie Whitehead noted. Rollie Wells Ralph Lueck Ardeth Wells head to California. Crago couple spent weekend in Clinton visiting Hoffman family. Marie Whitehead to return from Colorado and Nebraska soon.
Pablo Casals, the world renowned cellist, performed in Prades France last night marking his first public appearance since 1945 when he pledged silence while Generalissimo Francisco Franco ruled Spain.
A fragment from a family scene shows Uncle Cris in a rural setting giving birthday greetings and sharing a simple philosophy. The narrative shifts to Alby and Uncle Cris in a quiet moment by a woods edge where Cris plays a harmonica and explains his “thinkin place” as a remedy for troubles. The piece highlights small-town life and emotional resilience amid illness.
New members include Sandra Elaine Jorgeson route 1 South Wayne born June 4 1943 Ronald Eugene Wyttenbach Blanchardville born June 16 1946 Bert William Wyttenbach Blanchardville born Oct 23 1948 and Dennis Ronald Crooks 1202 16th street born June 8 1940 in this community roll call and biographical notice.
Albany society column reports Mrs. Lillie Morgan's illness in San Pedro California delaying winter visit, plus updates on local residents. Mrs. Oren Burt and Addie Ayres have been ill, Bert Pryce discharged from Madison General Hospital, Trella Webb travels to San Diego with cousin Fay Welty, Helen Zentner visits Milwaukee, Zentner parents join for Memorial Day. Lorna Stewart Gerald Kjorness and Albert Zimmerli plan an eastern motor trip. Mrs Stewart to Wheeling West Virginia, others to Lebanon and Palmyra Pennsylvania. Phil McAusland of Madison visited Albany.
A Monroe Evening Times notice invites boys and girls ages to join the club via a mailed coupon. The accompanying story follows Alby as he seeks comfort in a friendly tree in the woods, reflecting on his sick mother and a visit by Uncle Cris who helps him feel hopeful about his family’s health.
Visitors from San Francisco Ogden Utah and Monroe guest the Deiningers as the Deakens Er ne st Deiningers family joins. Marvin Benjamin born to Bernard Clark. Beloit resident Mrs Rhyner stayed with her mother. Wayne Conn visits for summer with Mohns. Oakley 4 H club to meet at Swains with barn dance. Dix on guests include Moore Leopold Becker and Randy Moore. The Robinsons welcome son Gary McNair.
Rev. Walter Schumann of Christ Evangelical Lutheran Church bans Boy and Girl Scout activities for his congregation citing a 1946 pamphlet. He warned excommunication for any child joining scouting, while noting Stroischien had issued a similar ruling last month. Local officials expect some boys to quit. no Girl Scout members are in the troops.
Secretary Sawyer urged Congress to grant cabinet officers more authority to discharge incompetent aides after refusing to discuss the cases of Michael E. Lee and William W. Remington. Lee and Remington have declined to resign, calling the request politically motivated while denying security risk claims.
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