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Newspaper
Monroe Evening Times
Location
Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jun 09, 1949
Page
2
The city proposes a rate to fund the sewage disposal plant project and related services. The plan ties fees to property tax and industrial users, aiming to determine actual disposal costs and cover extra city service needs.
Mrs. John H. Bruni and Mrs. era Wisconsin attended the Memorial Union on the university campus for a Girl Scout conference in Monroe.
Captain E Hammon Lee of United Air Lines retires with a 30 year career and about 4.4 million miles flown. A World War I flying instructor, he volunteered to fly mail on the first post office route in 1928.
Fifty years ago Mr and Mrs R C Whitcomb were feted at a surprise party for their 25th wedding anniversary at their farm residence. A team owned by John Yost ran away at the Dodge lumber yard as a noon train arrived, the wagon striking a tree. Mrs Gus Marks was shaken after a bicycle collision with a buggy driven by Frank Luchsing er on Washington street. Gasoline rose to 18 cents a gallon at Monroe market from 12 to 15 cents.
The Orangeville daily vacation Bible school, in session since May 31, closes Friday with an afternoon program at 1 30 p m in the school assembly room. The 74 enrollments this year were taught by a staff of 10 adults and include religious movies and recordings.
A Sun day program in the park features Glarus yodelers, alpine horn blowing, accordion music and other entertainment. The event promises lively alpine performances for attendees in the open air.
The third annual Paulson reunion gathered Sunday at the Gratiot home of Mr. and Mrs. James Paulson and family. A large group of relatives from the area attended to share memories and enjoy a family reunion atmosphere.
Mrs. Floyd Timm in Clarne Township airs first orchid bloom white about two inches across while a tree peony shows five yellow doubles with red edging. Jacob Koller west of Monticello builds a 34 by 80 barn with 54 foot addition to Brugger barn bringing size to 34 by 118 with new joists and milk house. Mrs Will Zeln ow Sylvester Township constructs 32 by 74 barn with laminated rafters and modern equipment. Henry Klassy and crew work on Koller Zelinow and Brugger farms with seven limestone crushers.
The plan involves spreading about 80 000 to 90 000 tons of limestone on farms in Stephenson County Illinois to neutralize soil acidity during the coming year.
Leland C. White received an engraved lifetime pass to Cole Brothers circus from friend Zack Terrell. The metal pass depicts eight horses and a calliope and recalls the Truman inauguration last January. Terrell, a former owner, and White have known each other 42 years. Cole Brothers performed here last July 18 and schedule a near future appearance in Rockford.
Madison reports Dr George S Bryan aged 70 the last UW professor to separate coeds from men students in classrooms will retire this month His policy had girls seated together on one side and men kept apart at a distance highlighting a segregated class approach in his tenure.
Janet Arnsmeier was elected delegate of the Juda Jol ly Juniors 4-H club to attend the 4-H camp at Madison with Maxine Miller as alternate. Bonnie Broge was named treasurer replacing James Keen. A Wiener roast honoring Russell Miller is planned for next Tuesday. Club meets at 7 30 at the high school for transportation. Fred Bridge Bonnie Broge Joanne Hazeltine Mrs Harvey Andrews and Charles Thalmann are event chairmen. Dr. Leslie Kindschi spoke on mental and physical health at the Monday high school meeting.
Plans completed for New Glarus American Legion celebration with a Saturday dance at Wilhelm Tell hall and Sunday afternoon and evening programs featuring a band concert in New Glarus.
William Perrington and son Bill of Avon landed a 42 pound catfish in the Sugar river near the Avon bridge on Tuesday. The fish struck a minnow on a 76 pound line and was hauled to shore.
The Perringtons chased their catch along the river bank for about 15 minutes before they reached down grabbed it by the gills and hauled it ashore.
Argentina facing a grasshopper outbreak in the Pampas threatens crops and pastures. Agricultural officials warn that swarms damage forage, pastures, and crop yields, prompting control measures and monitoring across affected provinces.
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