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Newspaper
Monroe Evening Times
Location
Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1951
Page
2
Rates list Monroe city twelve eighty per year and Wisconsin Stephenson county seven per year for in region. Outside counties per year one eleven. All subscriptions must be paid in advance to comply with postal regulations.
The editorial discusses a Senate ethics inquiry into federal government conduct with Lindsay Warren as an early witness. It asserts most officials are honest, but warns against even a few rotten apples degrading trust. It urges self scrutiny by Congress to restore integrity and deter corruption.
Wisconsin traffic fatality rates show a 20 percent drop statewide from 1950, with Green County registering four deaths in a single crash and Town County and La Fayette County diverging from the trend. The state notes the lowest pedestrian toll for the first five months and calls for continued enforcement, better engineering, and ongoing driver education to further reduce road deaths.
A landmark in western industrial history, the first sawmill is believed to have been built in 1827 at Fort Vancouver in present day Washington by the Hudson Bay Company.
Ten years ago Billy Conn of Pittsburgh surrendered the heavyweight title to Joe Louis in the 13th round on June 28 1941 as listeners tally radio counts. Three elderly Pennsylvanians die from excitement while Ruth Stauffacher wed James E Curtis in Chicago. Lester J Michael becomes Glen Zilmer Legion commander at a South Wayne postal meeting. Fred Kueng fractures his right leg in Juda fall.
The Tallman homestead once hosted Abraham Lincoln and aided enslaved people via the underground railroad. Rock County Historical Society restored the interior and opened a new Rock County museum with Lincoln items and mementos from Carrie Jacobs Bond Frances Willard and Ella Wheeler Wilcox. Dedication will be held next Saturday at 2 p.m. with Dr. Robert K. Richardson delivering the address.
Mrs J H Beightol hosts a Twin Grove update with visits from Mr and Mrs Floyd Chambers and Mr and Mrs J H Emrick in Dakota. Oscar Walters attended William Huffman funeral in Monroe. Krauppa of Two Rivers visits. Fern Mears and daughters stay with J H Emrick. Walters and Reed joined Rock Grove U B Church 75th anniversary. Lamb family Milwaukee and Wilburt Orton with daughter among attendees.
Tokyo reports Rear Admiral George C. Dyer has taken command of Task Force 95, replacing Rear Admiral Allan E. Smith who moves to commandant of the 13th Naval District in Seattle.
The government will allocate steel copper and aluminum to military manufacturers defense suppliers and consumer goods makers, starting with military goods in two weeks and expanding to all users by year end. CMP aims to prevent favoritism and ease shortages while keeping civilian economy stable.
John Zeleny, a Yale University physicist aged 79, died at his home after a long illness. He served as chairman of Yale's physics department and director of graduate studies in physics for 25 years until 1940, and later held the title of chairman emeritus.
Emergency power was provided to parts of a 46 000 population industrial city while the rest stood in darkness. A cable short at the municipal plant started a cascade that knocked out main plant cables, with full restoration possibly taking one to three days. GM plants Delco Remy and Guide Lamp escaped major impact due to external power from Indiana and Michigan Electric. Indiana Michigan couldn't supply sufficient standby capacity. Water pressure began returning as two dumps were wired at the waterworks.
Overview of differences between Kenny and non Kenny approaches to polio treatment shows two points of agreement: heat at some stage and active movement of affected muscles. Kenny advocates early hot packs and early motion without splints, while others favor pain relief and gradual muscle relaxation with varied practices. The discussion notes uncertainty and the complexity of polio parables.
Pabco Linoleum cleaner from the Paraffine Co. is advertised as gentle yet effective for linoleum rubber asphalt tile and printed floor coverings. Sold by Etter's store for 50 cents a quart, it cleans and prepares floors for waxing with damp mop use.
June wedding preparations boost sales at Baker's Book Store offering wedding books guest books napkins and note papers. Brides can find cookbooks including Betty Crocker Better Homes and Gardens and Emily Post with a 580 dish collection. Wrapping paper ribbons bells and enclosures complete bridal gifts for parcels.
The J C Penney Co promotes money saving values with rayon crepe blouses in two styles. Short sleeve fly front wing collar and sports version with seams, pearl buttons and pockets. Available in white yellow pink beige mint sea blue sizes 32 to 38, washable for $1, urge to hurry before sizes and colors run out.
Becker's Leader store highlights white Cameo Shirbacks in frostly nylon with sewn tiebacks for easy drape. Also features Cameo nylon priscilla panels, double life curtains with rounded ruffles, and a range of drapery fabrics including Swedish provincial prints and chintz in geometric or Swiss chalet styles priced at 1.29 per yard.
Travel in any season with Samsonite Fashiontone luggage carried by smartly dressed women. Its dirtproof, scuff proof cover, strong construction, brass lock and plush lining set it apart. Available at Lee's store in Pink Copper, Bermuda Green, Beige Clay, Admiral Blue and Natural Rawhide in single pieces or sets. Men’s luggage also offered. Gift ideas for brides noted.
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