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Newspaper
Monroe Evening Times
Location
Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jun 06, 1949
Page
2
Candidate discussion centers on a female treasurer and questions about absentee votes. The source hints at concerns over responsibility and possible connections to President Truman era politics.
The piece argues alcoholism is a definite disease needing complete treatment for cure. Past experience shows medical care handles the first phase, but a full solution remains elusive.
The source text presents fragmented notes about the Rough Riders and a strong push from many parties. Details are sparse, but the tone suggests a drive or urging related to a public action or stance.
Mrs. Edna Mackey of Monroe and Miss Fay Zentner of New Glarus will judge Green County fair exhibits. Entries are due June 18 for this year’s 4 H fair.
At the regular village board meeting held Friday evening, licenses were granted to several individuals: Matt Zentner, Er Sepont, Heteerus e yges Kubly, Louis Wyss, and Mrs. Christine Belle Elliott.
June 6 1924 Rev George Beiswanger pastor of Grace Lutheran received a Doctor of Divinity degree. Miss Bertha Schneider and Otto Steinman wed in New Glarus yesterday. William F Asmus died in Albany. Rev W L Meikle gave commencement address to high school grads as Prof H W Harb could not attend. American Legion medal went to Robert.
The Angliker farm near Monroe hosts the nation’s first hydraulic barn cleaner, using a log chain heart and a 170 foot barn setup. Inventor Fred Vodez, backed by dealer Nick, demonstrates paddles and an elevator system designed to move refuse to an outside spreader without cattle harm. Open house is planned to showcase the device.
Green county trails the state goal by a small margin as the bond drive reaches 50.2 percent of the $13,690,000 target while the state reports 50.3 percent funded. Lafayette and Rock counties stand at 55.1 and 54.5 percent respectively. Rock shows notable weekly improvement.
Orangeville residents and neighbors are seen at various gatherings and visits. Ralph Adams and family fished near Damascus. Rolland Parriott and Joyce Seefeldt wed at Winslow Methodist Church. many relatives and friends from Freeport Beloit Clinton and Rockford stopped by or joined in events and institute activities in Cedarville.
Evansville plans its fourth annual two day event at Lake Eota Park from July 2 to 4. The celebration features a large carnival championship baseball games fireworks and parades with industrial exhibits and free attractions. In prior years about 20 000 people attended.
Dewitt MacKenzie argues Britain’s election race features Labour facing Conservatives led by Churchill. He notes India Pakistan and Burma gained independence yet remain within the Commonwealth. The piece suggests Britain has deftly managed imperial transitions and unity under challenging times.
Green county VFW members prepare to attend the state convention of the Veterans of Foreign Wars in LaCrosse on June 23 24 and 25. Colorful parades are planned for Thursday and Saturday with a public fish fry on Friday.
Lloyd Baldauf a 31 year old farmer was crushed to death when his tractor toppled into a two foot ditch Saturday. He was found conscious but died before the machine could be removed by a wrecker.
Remodeling begins at the Behnke Brothers farm 8 miles northwest of Monticello with a new 12 by 64 foot barn addition to the existing 36 by 64 foot barn. Julius and Charles Behnke own it, operated by their brother Arthur. The mothers club hosts an old-time barn dance at the Brugger farm on Highway 59 between Monroe and Albany. Green County plans a field day at the University of Wisconsin on Wednesday June 15 focusing on dairy and poultry, with kitchen planning and home care programs for women. Spring Valley dairies report strong records: Katurah Bess De Kot produced 611 pounds butterfat and 17,356 pounds milk in 365 days at age 11 years 6 months. two Brown Swiss on the John Ingold estate posted notable yields in 285 and 364 days. Farmers are planting corn as warm weather accelerates growth. Dairy product cash receipts for the first five months are projected to be near 15 percent below last year due to lower prices, while total farm marketing receipts approach 10 billion dollars, slightly under last year. Farm mortgage debts rose 9.1 percent over three years. Jan 1, 1949 debt estimated at 5.1 billion, up 4.6 percent from 1948.
Edna Schmid of Monroe reports two Brown Swiss cows completing 305 day lactations on twice daily milking. Rosie of Meadow Green 78284 yielded 15 556.7 pounds milk and 491.56 pounds fat as a 9 year 1 month old. Peggy of Meadow Green 120243 produced 10 012.6 pounds milk and 404.36 pounds fat at 9 years 3 months.
Mr. Adolph Masshardt Jr and Mrs. Emma Huber depart Chicago by air tomorrow for Geneva for a 10 week visit to Switzerland. Masshardt, from Berne, and Huber, a Zurich native, will be away with Mrs. Mary Leine overseeing the convalescent home in their absence.
About 6,000 Lutherans packed Shawano county fairgrounds for a Lutheran hour rally. Dr. Walter A. Maier of St. Louis urged that religious instruction be provided in public schools and cited 27,000,000 American children lacking religious guidance.
Margaret Clapp a 39 year old Pulitzer prize winning biographer and Brooklyn College historian wins the Wellesley presidency topping 150 applicants. She succeeds wartime Wave Director Mildred McAfee Horton who resigned last October 22 after serving since 1936.
Mr and Mrs John Eley visited Mrs Adelaide Eley who suffered an impacted fracture of the hip and is in a convalescent home at Milton Junction. Mrs Eley, age 87 in March, resided at 1110 20th Avenue before moving to Milton Junction four years ago. her condition is described as serious.
Theodore Fauver Jr., 13, of Shore Acres Minnesota, died of a heart attack while alone in a boat on the Mississippi River near La Crosse. His father found him and rushed him to a local hospital yesterday.
Mrs O D Curtis notes numerous weekend and holiday visits among residents. Beverly Moore of Waukesha stayed with Mrs F W Voegels. families from Baraboo New Glarus Wisconsin Rapids Arlington Heights and Janesville visited or called on relatives and friends in Monticello and nearby towns.
The James M. Fitzgibbons residence underwent a full refresh including exterior and interior improvements. New eaves and roofing were installed and an oil heating system added. A large new style frame structure emerged as part of the update.
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