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Newspaper
Monroe Evening Times
Location
Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jun 03, 1952
Page
4
Gen. Eisenhower returns from a flight at age 61 after 37 years in the Army and prepares to run for president. He appears in good health and avoids domestic policy specifics while Republicans press him. His decision to enter politics faces Republican scrutiny and possible Democratic attacks.
The State Industrial Commission employment service reports immediate seasonal labor needs in four areas Green Bay Madison La Crosse and Waukesha for tasks like sugar beet thinning blocking vegetable weeding and a strawberry harvest in La Crosse set to begin next week Registration of school youth and recruitment of local migratory and foreign workers continue statewide A general farm labor shortage persists with five regions Ashland Marinette Rhinelander Stevens Point and Wisconsin Rapids noted as balanced opportunities
The Milwaukee Sentinel reports Senator Joseph McCarthy paid a 1951 state income tax of 3456 on 56921.85 total income. Sources include Senate salary 12500 dividends 4975 net gain from sale of assets 35694.36 and speaking income 3752.50. Assets sold were stock in Seaboard Airline Railroad bought 1948 for 24964.30 and sold last September for 60575.80.
John E. Dever 29 of Two Rivers Wis was chosen by the Eau Claire City Council as city manager. A Highland Park Ill native he has been assistant city manager here for 18 months and will replace John P. Hoffman who will remain in acting capacity until soon before July 15. Dever will start at 7000 dollars annually.
Sgt. Albert Gruender becomes Green County Army and Air Force recruiter replacing Sgt. James C. Ridings who departs for Ft. Benjamin Harrison Indiana for a three week adjutant general recruiting school. Gruender will be present Tuesdays and Fridays. Mrs Ridings and family will stay in Janesville.
Orangeville Daily Vacation Bible school opened yesterday morning with daily sessions through Friday June 13. It welcomes ages 4 to 14. Mrs. Virgil Dickinson and Mrs. Robert Schulthess lead. certificates will be awarded to regular attendees.
Freeport council votes 7 to 3 to amend the liquor ordinance allowing taverns to operate from 8 a.m. to 1 a.m. during daylight saving time ending October 2. Ordinance takes effect nine days after publication.
A long list of horse names and owners from Wisconsin tracks appears, including Halverson Beloit Noredale Lar ry Ryan Danvers Dusty Dodge Virgil K Wentz Peter Belle Wilson and Kelley Marengo WI and many others. Names include Dr. Howard J. Young Elkhorn J R Lanesville Dodgeville and R W Yohn Fall River with multiple horses under various owners and kennels.
The article lists 2:30 pace and trot entries with owners from multiple Wisconsin towns. Notable names include H. C. Jester, John Reinert, Reginald McIntyre, Arch ie Wentworth, and J. Ray Trusler among many others. The lists cover horses such as Dusty Riggs Busty, Mighty Duke, and Dusty May with connections in Madison, Beloit, Chippewa Falls, and surrounding locales.
News of the Homemakers South Wayne reports 18 members attended at Mrs. Enright Foley's home with Mrs. Otto Swanson as co host. Flower bulbs and plants exchanged for roll call. An ice cream social is planned July 20 at Leon Baumgartner home. Mrs. Arthur Beeck spoke on the May 2 district meeting at Darlington. Prizes awarded to Mrs. Lyle Swanson and Mrs. Earl Seffrood. Seffrood gift pink and blue shower. Florence Seffrood to host September meeting with Earl Seffrood co hosting.
Articles of incorporation for the Credit Bureau of Monroe, Inc. filed by QO. N. Johnson as incorporator at the register of deeds office in the court house. The business includes burnishing of credit reports making investigations and engaging in the collection business.
The June 8 breakfast flight by Green County Pilots Association is delayed due to Cole Brothers air circus at Albertus field Freeport. An early fly in breakfast will be served at the local field with prizes for oldest and youngest pilot oldest plane largest plane best spot landing and longest distance flown. New and visiting pilots are listed along with airport improvements and a Cessna 140 hangared by H and M Implement Co of Darlington.
Orfordville high school appointed Delbert L. McGinnis athletic director and assistant principal as principal replacing John F. McKenna who resigned to head the new Elcho school near Rhinelander. McGinnis a 1948 Whitewater state college graduate, married with a two year old daughter.
At Juda high school class night last week awards were given in academics music forensics FFA and athletics. Special honors went to Ronald Bear for citizenship and Jerry Jordan for sportsmanship. Arthur Carter, a junior, was chosen by the faculty to attend Badger Boys State at Ripon College from June 14 to 21.
The Treasury announced sale of new series H current income savings bonds with similar rate and maturity as E-bonds. They start at $500, pay interest at maturity and semiannual checks, require a six month holding period before redemption, and are sold only at Federal Reserve banks or the Treasury.
MADISON reported 56 traffic fatalities in May, down 21 from a year ago. For the first five months of 1952 the toll reached 278, a 20 percent rise over the same period in 1951.
The Orangeville 4H club will meet Wednesday, June 11, at 1 30 p m with Mrs. Robert Schulthess. Oakley 4 H club met last evening at Oakley school and outlined plans for an ice cream social and drama festival on August 6. Roger Erb led the pledge and Eugene Theiler, vice president, conducted the meeting.
A newspaper notice touts Want Ad opportunities offering substantial labor for modest compensation, urging readers to respond for available gigs and projects. The ad emphasizes value and volume of tasks relative to pay.
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