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Newspaper
Monroe Evening Times
Location
Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jun 23, 1948
Page
2
The Semi-Century Golf Association members arrive for a two day tourney at the Country Club hosted by Monroe. Returning golfers recall past visits and shared memories while prizes mostly feature Green County cheese in the Swiss Cheese Capital of the USA.
The court dismissed coal operators plea to block $100 monthly miners pensions, signaling judicial restraint in a democracy. Analysts note some dispute remains over reasoning, but the decision aims to keep wages flowing and prevent strike threats while contract talks continue.
The piece argues against a second choice in the Republican nominating fight centering on Taft and Dewey. It lauds Taft’s leadership in the 80th congress and rebuts claims of isolationism while praising his integrity and stand against unsound legislation. It questions compromise for a candidate other than Taft.
Washington releases a $93,150 federal grant for a senior high school addition as part of a broader retrenchment program. Other items note Mrs. Albert Schoepfer’s death in Madison, and Joe Louis’ one round KO of Max Schmeling with a fractured vertebra in a separate boxing highlight.
The casketed remains of Pfc. Howard Earl Penniston, 19, will arrive tomorrow afternoon on the Milwaukee road train, to be interred in Argyle. A funeral at Argyle Methodist Church is planned Sunday at 2 pm with military rites. Surviving are his parents and three brothers. he served in the Raider regiment of the 9th Infantry Division and died of wounds in North Africa in 1943.
Green County reports one traffic fatality in the first five months of 1948, down from three in the same period in 1947. National totals show 264 deaths to May, exactly the 1947 pace, with 85 pedestrians among this year's victims versus 91 last year.
Bernard Weiss was found guilty by an American war crimes court on December 22 of procuring prisoners of war for use in manufacturing railway freight cars, a finding held to constitute military equipment under The Hague convention. He was convicted only on count one and not on charges of exploiting and mistreating slave labor despite AP reports.
Five district winners were chosen at 4 H leadership camps. The six state finalists will present talks over WHA radio at 12 30 p m Saturday. County winners in Monroe May 19 included Green county club members.
A nationwide search by midwest extension staff seeks a Green county 4-H girl under 13 to star in The Green Promise. Entries require a clear photo and deadline June 30. Four finalists will receive screen tests in Hollywood plus an all expenses trip to Los Angeles with chaperones.
Saint Fla. four days after giving up seven children Mr and Mrs William W Harvey refused all offers of aid. The Harveys said financial difficulties forced them to surrender three boys and four girls ages nine months to eight years. Harvey resigned from a $75 weekly radio announcer job after publicity. Four children remain to be taken today. Mrs Harvey, with a heart ailment, said she fears never seeing her children again. The couple plan to leave Miami and change their names.
Weekend visits and family gatherings across Janesville and surrounding towns. Reports include several visits by relatives from Portage Monroe Glencoe and Naperville, travel to Madison Eagle River and Brodhead, a birthday dinner for Mrs. Hintzman, a wedding near Brodhead, and a funeral in Warren.
Fragmentary text reads as a garbled ad style line about liver bile products and a morning routine. No coherent event, names, or organizations are clearly present to summarize as a factual news item.
Mr and Mrs Russell Miller of Walworth visited Friday to attend the wedding of Miss Shirley Matzke to Harry Thompson, held nearby despite flood waters.
Wisconsin Dells marks a five day centennial with a costume and beard contest on Saturday and a Sunday park ceremony with Indian dances and a feast for Native guests. Residents wear period costumes as visitors join in. A luncheon honors centennial queen Margaret McGuire. Activities include ice cream socials, a German band, a parade of oxen, riverboat trips, log rolling contests, and tavern scenes with sawdust floors.
An ad features debate over ambition comparing two types of men with a note on prudence. It then promotes The Tread Right Shoe Repair Shop, touting fixed soles and heels, choice materials, and quality workmanship.
Baker's Book Store offers wool felt treasure pockets with four sections and accessories including bobby pin holders and pill cases priced from 1.20 to 1.50. Lee's advertises raincoats in gabardine and zelon cloth plus James Lees and Son carpets at 8.95 per square yard, suitable for spring and year round use.
A short verse celebrates a June rose unfolding in silent velvet petals. The speaker admires its beauty and dewdrop pearls, marveling at how God could craft such a lovely flower.
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