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Newspaper
Monroe Evening Times
Location
Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jun 10, 1948
Page
2
The Monroe chamber of commerce reports a highly successful one day Dairy Day centennial celebration. The event drew strong junior participation and educational features, gaining momentum after a slow morning. The parade boosted activity, and Monroe and nearby communities cooperated to showcase pride in hosting.
John Lewis made a notable gesture after final wage negotiations with operators over a $100 per month pension proposal. The long time UMW figure has tied work to contracts, but now appears to ease his hard line while retaining ultimate authority over miners’ work status, signaling a shift in stance.
Officials warn parents can be held responsible for children obtaining explosives from out of state. Firecrackers are banned in Wisconsin and most states. Explosive discharge remains illegal and risky, with authorities stressing legal consequences.
A Waukesha addressed letter from a high school senior to the county school superintendent reveals parental doubt about teaching as a career. The student argues the work offers more than office pay, praising teaching’s lifelong rewards and its broader value to society.
Retiring Dr Charles A Briggs will deliver his farewell sermon at Browntown church Sunday. The service follows a Children's Day program at the Methodist church, with the program beginning at 9 a m.
A compact retrospective from June 10 of various years. Notable items include a 1998 obituary for Frank Norton East school custodian, a 1923 reunion of descendants at Monticello, and vivid 1908 notices of social events, barn-raising, marriages, and business ventures in Monroe.
Three Monroe boys are among 645 registered for the seventh annual Badger Boys State at Ripon College June 12 19. The largest registration in the program history will see youths run a complete state government as chosen by high school faculties and sponsor groups.
The fourth annual vacation Bible school ends with a noon picnic at the spark if weather permits in the Albany area with Mrs Cerguson as picnic chair. A 10 30 Sunday program at the Baptist church features choruses memory work and stories aided by flannelgraph. Notable speakers include Chief Justice Marvin B Rosenberry Adjutant General John Mullen and Stuart G Hon Eck among others.
Monticello pool opens this Sunday with Miss Mary Lou Dahnke as lifeguard and Miss Frances Loeffel serving as checker for the season.
A statewide rural women conference will be held at the University of Wisconsin September 8 to 10. Sponsored by the Associated Women of the Wisconsin Farm Bureau Farmers Union the Grange and the state home demonstration council. Mrs R J Douglas of Juda chairs the Associated Women group. The discussions will cover rural health safety welfare education and recreation with a limited attendance from each county. Reservations are arranged through state representatives and county or state leaders.
James T. Hillery, 62, of Darlington, died Tuesday night at his farm home eight miles west of town after a heart attack. Survived by widow Florence, son Wesley, brothers Oscar and John, and sister Velma Riter, all of Darlington. Funeral services tentatively Friday at Nelson-Sharer Funeral Home followed by burial at Union Grove Cemetery.
Charles H Adams 60 of Freeport former Orangeville business man died Monday in a Freeport hospital after brief illness Funeral services were held in Freeport He ran a shoe and harness repair shop and his son Ralph recently opened a shop in the village Born Fond du Lac April 27 1888 he was the son of Charles A and Stella Clement Adams He married Mamie Phillips of Freeport December 6 1916 He is survived by his wife two daughters four sons LaVene Cecil Ralph LeRoy and Theora all of Freeport one sister Virginia Sisler of Elroy and other relatives
Testimony closed yesterday in Wisconsin’s investigation of a one cent per quart milk price boost in Milwaukee on January 1. Assistant Attorney General Leonard Bessman said the transcript will be studied to determine any basis for charges of conspiracy to fix prices.
Robert Spoerry of Monroe joins the medical detachment which holds regular Wednesday meetings at the armory. T/Sgt. Samuel Humbel and Pvt. Donald Ross instructed in military courtesy and close-order drill as the unit received encampment plans and orders for Camp Williams with state national guard units.
The unit will be billeted with headquarters company and depart Monday in a military motor convoy. Capt. W. E. Deininger and Pvt. Malcolm Marty inspected a fresh shipment of supplies.
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