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Newspaper
Monroe Evening Times
Location
Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jun 07, 1950
Page
2
Glimpses from 10, 25, A years ago recounts include somber deaths, marriages, and local events. Notable mentions cover German action in 1940 Somme battle, 1925 Coolidge address to Norse centennial, and 1910 district school and local industry notes with community milestones in Monroe Wisconsin.
The editorial honors Dr. Clayton W. Bennett a longtime Monroe citizen dentist bank president and public servant who dedicated decades to community service and the local cheese industry. His humor balanced values and he avoided personal power seeking only to participate and share Monroe pride with visitors and locals alike.
The article lauds General MacArthur for directing Japan’s postwar recovery and framing his resolve as key to halting Soviet expansion in the region. It notes a 1940s style clash with Japanese communists, their suppression of demonstrations, and an ultimatum that led to removal of top officials, portraying MacArthur’s approach as decisive and pivotal to stabilizing the region.
Wisconsin law school faculty member since 1946 Rex Volz, 32, to become dean of the University of Kansas City law school after the Wisconsin summer session. A Cecil native, Volz holds Rex degrees from Wisconsin and previously practiced law.
Mayor Frank A. suehler urged the board of public works to work with police and safety committees to open a new dog pound and enforce the dog ordinance this summer. The old incinerator at city waterworks was repaired for 1500 dollars to serve as pound and storage space. Police Chief J H Schwaiger urged tougher dog ordinance and faster handling since current policy lets owners reclaim dogs with little penalty. The present city hall basement is the only holding area and is inadequate. Jobless aid drops as unemployment payments to civilians fall by 422000 from April to May totaling 1,073,000.
President Truman addressed the Association of Better Business Bureaus urging support for his small business aid plan. He defended federal action as beneficial to private enterprise and warned critics about socialism, urging passage of insured loans, investment stimulants, liberal lending policies, and government advisory services before Congress adjourns.
The engagement of Rosalie Fred to Thomas L Moffatt is announced by University of Wisconsin President and Mrs E B Fred Rosalie holds degrees from Wisconsin and Vassar and works in bacteriological research at Camp Detrick Frederick Md Moffatt is an officer in the Wisconsin Air National Guard 176th Fighter Squadron and attends the state university They plan to wed this fall The Baltic coast of Germany Lithuania and Latvia is cited as the source of the world amber supply.
Britain gave Field Marshal Lord Wavell a hero’s funeral in Westminster Abbey. His coffin, after lying in state at the Tower, was brought by boat from London to Westminster as royal and military representatives from many nations attended. He will be buried privately in Winchester after the service.
State entomologist E. L. Chambers warned that good weather favors grasshopper development and, if conditions remain favorable, could cause serious hopper damage unless early control steps are taken. He urged farmers to watch for early small hoppers and treat promptly with chemicals or poison bait.
Omar N. Bradley told the House Foreign Affairs Committee that free nations of Europe can defend and hold Western Europe if given time and aid. He supported Truman’s request for 1.22 billion dollars to renew foreign arms for another year, saying Atlantic treaty allies are moving closer to real security. Bradley noted progress since last year and warned that continued aid could maintain defense against a coordinated attack, though he assessed no current emergency.
A concise remark captures the tension between looming hostilities and the possibility that war may erupt unexpectedly. The speaker weighs the probability of conflict against the chance it could arise by accident or intention, suggesting optimism tempered by caution.
Services for Miss Helen Kent Lacey who died at St Clare hospital Monroe were held at St Ann's church Warren with burial in St Joseph's cemetery Gratiot. She was born September 29 1878 near South Wayne and was a member of St Ann's church. Survived by brother Joseph and four others.
Brothers Maurice and Harry of Detroit Michigan, John near Detroit, and Thomas J. of South Wayne are listed along with one sister Sister M Monica O P of Washington DC in a family notice.
June sales and gift ideas for Father's Day. Baker's Book offers greeting cards for hobbies and religious or humorous cards plus gift suggestions like boxed stationery desk sets and ash trays. Etter's Market promotes Springfield Sizeset wool blankets on sale and crib blankets. Becker's Leader features Kate Greenaway children’s wear including sun suits dresses with pockets and coordinated sets in multiple sizes.
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