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Newspaper

Monroe Evening Times

Location

Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

Jun 21, 1950

Page

2

Tax Reform Debate Echoes in Washington

Chairman Doughton joins critics of a corporation tax hike as the debate over hidden taxes and consumer pricing intensifies. Vaughton advocates a new tax philosophy while urging revenue sources to curb deficits and restore public accountability. Electing a different approach is urged to break the spending cycle.

Doughton House Ways and Means Cmton Yeteees Big Boys Vaughton Washington Harry Hopkins

Acheson Confidence Raises Loyalty Questions

At a governors conference Secretary Acheson expressed no worries about his associates loyalty. The public seeks similar assurance for State Department rank and file amid ongoing questions about high level officials.

Acheson State Department Grovernment

Ohio Governor Lausche Maintains Independent Political Course

The Ohio governor hints he has not decided whether to back Joseph Ferguson, Democratic rival to Senator Taft. The remark, made during a conference on a “beat Taft” strategy, signals friction within the Democratic ranks in Taft's home state and suggests many in the hinterlands question party lines and White House support.

Ohio Lausche Democratic Party Joseph Ferguson Taft White House

Commemoration of 1940 Armistice Car Scene in Compiegne

Ten years ago Adolf Hitler personally delivered peace terms to French armistice envoys inside a historic railway car in the Compiegne forest. The note recalls related local deaths and injuries including Fred Lehman and Christian Runden, Mrs. Zettle, and Eleanore Stites, with injuries from a hay wagon accident and a broken ankle in Clarno.

Adolf Hitler Compiegne Fred Lehman Brodhead Christian Runden Blanchardville Sarah Zettle Orangeville Eleanore G. Stites Winslow Harold Deininger William Krueger Martin Frederick Marion Ellis Clarno

Wisconsin District Schools Face Higher Costs in 1848 49

Public Expenditure survey shows district school operating costs rose 10.8 percent from the prior year while property tax levies gained 12.5 percent. Average per pupil cost increased by roughly 12 dollars as attendance rose about 3 percent across Wisconsin districts including Albany Argyle Blanchardville Brooklyn Darlington Monticello New Glarus Orfordville Shullsburg and other communities.

Wisconsin Albany Argyle Blanchardville Brooklyn Darlington Monticello New Glarus Orfordville Shullsburg Union Free High School South Wayne Brodhead Evansville Monroe

Monticello Board Votes Police Radio

Monticello village board in a special meeting voted to buy a police radio unit for the marshal Leslie Schwitz. The radio will link Monticello with Monroe New Glarus county police and sheriff offices and relay Madison state traffic via the county system.

Monticello Leslie Schwitz Monroe New Glarus Madison

District Attorney and Mrs Kittelsen to Attend Wisconsin D A Convention

The Kittelsens will attend the three day state convention of Wisconsin district attorneys from Thursday through Saturday at Manitowish. The session will be held in Koerner's lodge on Spider lake and is the association's summer meeting.

Rodney O. Kittelsen Wisconsin Manitowish Koerner Spiderlake

Lewis Family Visits Mayor Buehler During Vacation

Mr. and Mrs. Edgar A. Lewis and their one year old son John from Washington C. D. visit Mayor and Mrs. Frank A. Buehler. Lewis is a navy map maker on vacation with his family.

Mrs. Mary Zimmerman III Ill at Daughter's Home

Mrs. Mary Zimmerman III, 89, is seriously ill at her daughter Mrs. Paul Frenze s home at 1315 22nd Street after about two weeks of illness.

Zimmerman III Mary Zimmerman Paul Frenze 22Nd Street

Two 1950 Road Deaths Reported in Green County

Green county records show two traffic fatalities in the first five months of 1950, up from one in 1949. Lafayette county reports no deaths in 1950 versus one in 1949, Rock county lists 17 in 1950 against 10 in 1949, and Dane county records 15 in 1950 versus 13 in 1949. Fatalities include Thomas Albert Brennan Jr. Jan 19 and Enos Weaver Apr 20 in Green, with Percy Glidden noted as 1949’s highway death.

Green County State Motor Vehicle Department Lafayette County Rock County Dane County Thomas Albert Brennan Jr Enos Weaver Sterling Ill Percy Glidden Lena

Monroe youths and townsfolk take summer studies across Wisconsin

Lake Forest college and UW programs pull many Monroe residents into summer work and courses. Students include Jean Babler joining UW summer classes, Leo Hilfiker Jr and Dan Courtney in state programs, and several at Mount Mary and Milwaukee teachers colleges. Others staff local parks and shops while Patricia Green tours Europe with St Mary's. Aztalan archeology project also draws Robert Black for restoration study.

Lake Forest College Ill Herbert H. Stauffacher Jean Babler Lee C. Babler Leo Hilfiker Jr Whitewater Dan Courtney William A. Arickel Robert Wells Monroe High School Gene Davis LaCrosse Roy F. Davis Ernest Vogler Marie Vogler June Schoonover R. H. Schoonovers Recreation Park Fred Huber Eugene Quinn Loras College Dubuque Hickory Cheese Co Huber Joseph B. Hubers Quinn James J. Quinn Mount Mary College Milwaukee Mary Catherine Share Leo Madison Margaret Ann Share John Mount Mary Mary Ellen’ Burkhard John J. Burkhards Milwaukee State Teachers Mary Barbara Hess Rudy Hess Monroe Martin Cook Browntown University Mildred Rieder Rosa’s John Rieder Patricia Green St. Mary’s of Notre Dame New York Europe Miss Green James Greens St. Mary’s British Isles States Carol Schindler MHS Quebec France Robert, Kessler Platteville Johanna Kessler Lakeshire-Marty Co Aztalan Village Lake Mills Robert Black Black A Oit College Archeologys Department Black Arthur W. Black

County Brown Swiss Show Set for Waterloo

Green county Brown Swiss breeders prepare for the Brown Swiss canton No 2 show and state picnic in Waterloo this Saturday with more than 50 head exhibited. Awards will be given in judging events. Entries include Alfred Meier and Son Mrs Edna Schmid Emil Fritsch and Jake Voegels of Monticello and Arbor Marsh Brodhead.

Waterloo Green County Alfred Meier Edna Schmid Emil Fritsch Jake Voegels Monticello Arbor Marsh Brodhead

Judge E B Goodsell Celebrates 90th Birthday at Lancaster Home

Special from Lancaster Judge Elihu B Goodsell veteran Grant county official marked his 90th birthday today. He recently left hospital after nine months with a fractured hip. Goodsell rose to prominence in 1897 when elected county judge a rare Democrat in Grant county's Republican stronghold. He retired in 1928 after almost 30 years as county and juvenile judge.

Lancaster Elihu B. Goodsell Grant County Goodsell

Wood County Census Shows Gains in 1950 Figures

Preliminary 1950 census tallies for Wood County, Wisconsin, report a total population of 50,524, up 5,673 from 1940. Wisconsin Rapids rises from 11,416 to 13,518, Marshfield from 10,359 to 12,377, with Nekoosa and Port Edwards also increasing.

Wisconsin Rapids Wood County Marshfield Nekoosa Port Edwards

Kradolfer Car Recovered After Sunday Thefts

The Kradolfer car stolen in Monticello Sunday night was found in Blanchardville. The vehicle was registered to the late Carl Kradolfer.

Monticello Kradolfer Blanchardville Carl Kradolfer

Missouri Synod To Act On Union At 41st Convention

The Lutheran church Missouri Synod begins its 41st triennial convention with a vote on a document of agreement with the American Lutheran Church The union would form the largest Lutheran body in the United States though no merger is planned Negotiations have spanned 12 years as both groups consider major points of agreement The Missouri Synod counts about 1 7 million members while the American Lutheran Church has around 646 000 and the United Lutheran Church leads with 1 9 million members The convention also reviews a report urging reversal of a Supreme Court ruling against religious instruction on public school property and to allow church led instruction where permitted.

Milwaukee United States Lutheran church-Missouri Synod Missouri Synod American Lutheran Church Synod U. S. Supreme Court

Opportunity to Introduce Religious Instruction in School Program

A community notes an opportunity to provide religious instruction to children as part of the daily school program, seeking discussion on curriculum integration and parental involvement.

Fairbanks Morse Co Receives 28 Engine Orders

Fairbanks Morse and Co. reports orders for 28 diesel railroad locomotives, including 10 passenger units for the New York New Haven and Hartford. Total value about 4 million dollars with deliveries to begin shortly.

Chicago Fairbanks, Morse and Co New York, New Haven and Hartford

Popular Furniture Woods Remain Walnuts Oaks Mahogany Maples

Walnut, oak, mahogany and maple continue to be among the most favored woods for furniture. The durable varieties are noted for their beauty, strength, and wide use in home furnishings across styles.

Walnut Oak Mahogany Maple

Wisconsin Teachers College Enrolls 7,007 Students

Nine state teachers colleges report 7,007 summer seniors enrolled with an 811 rise from 1949. Milwaukee leads with 1,775. Stevens Point 1,020. Eau Claire 802. Oshkosh 775. Superior 688. La Crosse 600. Whitewater 560. River Falls 401. others totaling 70 percent of enrollees are teachers currently employed in Wisconsin schools.

Madison Wisconsin Board of Regents of Normal Schools Milwaukee Stevens Point Eau Claire Oshkosh Superior la Crosse Whitewater Eee River Falls

Sewing at Home Lets You Save on Clothing

Save many clothing dollars by sewing at home with a large selection of yard goods at Becker's Leader store. Bemberg sheer prints lead summer dresses followed by dotted Swiss plus washable lawn and dimity prints. solid color organdies for party dresses. seersucker in white yellow aqua green blue. cotton crepe for pajamas gowns and children's sun suits. store offers thread and notions for finishing.

Becker’s Bemberg Dimity Becker’s Leader Store

Vacation buys tempt at Baker's and Ettter's stores

Vacation time invites reading at the cottage and on the porch with titles from Baker's Book Store including Benédict and Nancy Freedman and Henry Morton Robinson. Ettter's showcases Munsing nylon wear and girdles, while Lee's highlights Samsonite Fashiontone luggage in five colors priced from 17.50.

Baker’s Book Store Benédict Nancy Freedman Cardinal Henry Morton Robinson Mr. Jones Peter Marshall U.S. Senate Baker’s Book Duncan Hines Jane Samsonite Fashiontone LEE Lee’s

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