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Newspaper
Monroe Evening Times
Location
Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jun 24, 1949
Page
2
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An unidentified writer laments pervasive bird pests and seeks a simple, surefire method to drive starlings and blackbirds away. They note many approaches failed, protest poison gas, and humor the idea that birds harming sidewalks and cars spoil neighborhoods.
Opinion urges Americans to reengage with democracy by writing congressmen and state legislators. It argues pressure groups drive action but individual letters from local residents can influence pivotal votes. Remember Mr. Truman's mandate and reclaim one vote one voice to shape laws.
Wisconsin lawmakers face a contentious debate over a proposed 32 million tax increase to fund educational aids building programs and welfare bodies. A compromise plan reportedly replaces governor suggestions, with session timing and emergency powers under scrutiny as lawmakers weigh duration and fiscal impact.
Dr R B Colter ex 69 prominent Marinette dentist died early today from a heart attack. He practiced dentistry for 47 years and was past president of the Marinette County Dental Society.
The 10 AGO item notes the state supreme court upholding a practice to tax illegal lottery activity and cites related regional remarks. Mrs Adolph Wandfluh recovers from a broken arm after a rock fall. Walt Mason humorist and poet is laid to rest. Bishop Cushman urges unity among anti liquor forces at a Methodist conference. State senate passes a Swiss cheese grading bill.
Congress aims to approve President Trumans reorganization proposals before mid August by a 60 day waiting period. The plans create a welfare department, employment security bureau, and other agencies. Bipartisan leaders expect quick action with options to bypass the delay. Senator McClellan and Senator McCarthy comment on the approach and pace.
Polio activity climbs 36 percent over last year with 2 309 cases reported to date as 1949 could near the 1916 peak of 30000 if the trend continues. Better reporting and diagnosis account for part of the increase while no widespread epidemics are seen except a Texas area.
Theodore Schenk and his wife Margaret 58 of Glencoe died when their car collided with a youth driven vehicle in Morton Grove. The impact hurled their car 85 feet. the other car overturned and caught fire. One passenger, William Stolberg 18, is the son of Skokie police captain.
Madison reports two polio institutes planned for Monday were canceled by the University of Wisconsin. A polio course for physicians remains scheduled for August 14, as announced earlier.
Sanitarium directors promised reforms after a hunger strike by about 1,000 tubercular patients. The action began to press for better food and greater liberty in Genoa.
London auctioneer sold a painting titled The Blue Room, Trent Park 1934, for 1250 guineas or $5250. The work by Winston Churchill, who paints as a hobby, was offered to raise funds for the Young Women's Christian Association.
Funeral services for Jacob J. Elmer 76 who died at his daughter’s home near Dayton will be Sunday at 2 p m in Zwingli Evangelical and Reformed church Rev A R Achtemeier will officiate Burial in Highland cemetery Body at Voegeli funeral home will be taken to the Elmer farm Saturday and to the church noon Sunday Elmer native of Elm Canton Glarus Switzerland born Sept 11 1872 came to America at age seven He married Lillian Disch in 1903 they farmed the Elmer farm until 1921 moved to Monticello village returned to the farm in 1938 Surviving daughter sister and two grandchildren predeceased wife in 1944 and parents two brothers and three sisters
William Hogan and R. W. Witt came home Wednesday after a two and a half week swing through the southwest and Pacific coast. They visited Hogan's aunt Mrs. William Scully in Los Angeles and uncle Fred O'Donnell in San Francisco, returning via Salt Lake City. Hogan, a 1949 Monroe senior high graduate, recalled a Denver stop when a city reporter and photographer photographed him with his former English teacher. He joked about being treated as a celebrity traveling with his tutor.
The University of Wisconsin announced that Dr Helen C White professor of English won the 2500 achievement award of the American Association of University Women. She has been on the Wisconsin faculty since 1919 and was cited for professional and literary achievements including the Laetare medal from Notre Dame University in 1942.
Rome reports that 36 day strike by Italian farm workers ended as landowners and union leaders reached a settlement after government intervention. Workers were ordered back to work following the agreement.
Rev. C. F. Strang of Chicago will deliver the sermon They shall be all taught of God at the 10 a m Sunday service. Sunday school follows at 11 a m. No afternoon service. Midweek service is Wednesday at 8 p m with the Bochim the House of Tribulation theme.
Second Sunday after Trinity services mark the 15th anniversary of the church. Church school 9:30 a.m. worship 10:45 a.m. with sermon. Young Adult Fellowship 5 p.m. at Robert Von Kaenel's. Teachers meeting 6:30 p.m. Rev. Paul C Kehle is the pastor.
Grace Lutheran schedule includes Sunday school at 9 30 a m and service at 10 30 a m. Women’s Missionary society meets Monday at 6 p m at Recreation park with Mrs William Brunkow and Mrs Viva Stauffer as hostesses. Ushers meeting is tomorrow at 7 30 p m led by Rev Newell Mendenhall, pastor.
Worship at 10:45 a m with sermon Has Your Christian Life Insurance Lapsed Rev Henry G Cooper pastor Church school at 9 30 a m Universalist Youth Fellowship at 5 30 p m Potluck supper at 6 30 followed by church society meeting
Worship at 10 45 a m with Dr Arthur C Cochran from Dubuque Seminary giving the morning message. Senior Westminster Fellowship at 7 p m. Women's picnic at recreation park at 6 p m. Young peoples barbecue and ice cream social Thursday. Choir practice Friday at 7 p m. Rev Dallas D Landrum, pastor.
Immanuel Church holds school at 9 45 a m worship at 10 50 a m sermon Just For Today choir practice Thursday 8 p m Rev Howard L Ori ans pastor Bethel Rev Lawrence A Brown pastor Sunday school at 10 a m Frank Stamm superintendent No morning worship No Christian Endeavor New Glarus Rev Lawrence A Brown pastor No services Monticello Rev Lawrence A Brown pastor No services Fairfield Worship at 9 30
A brief report will be given by the delegate to the annual conference. Sunday school at 10 30 a m. Rev Clarence E Kimmel is pastor.
The Christian Science church announces Sunday services at 10 45 a m with a golden text from Isaiah and readings from Science and Health. Sunday school for under 20 meets at 9 30 a m and a Wednesday testimony meeting at 7 45 p m. The church library opens Wednesdays and Saturdays 2 to 4 p m.
Mt Olive Lutheran on 9th street and 13th avenue invites worshipers to attend Sunday service at 10 30 a m led by Pastor Eldor Toepel.
Monroe Sunday school 9:30 a m worship 10:40 a m sermon The Power to Become Christian Rev Ralph K Kofoed Browntown worship 9 a m Sunday school 10 a m Rev Ralph K Kofoed Lamont Sunday school 10 a m Rev George E Kelsey South Wayne Sunday school 10 a m worship 11 a m Rev George E Kelsey Woodford worship changed to morning 9:30 a m Sunday school 10 a m
L. E. Curtis, pastor, hosts Sunday school at 10 a.m., worship at 11 a.m., evangelistic service at 8 p.m., and Bible study with prayer on Wednesday evening.
Zwingli Sunday school convenes at 9:30 a.m. Worship follows at 10:40 a.m. at Monticello church.
A.M. Sermon, Victorious Life, Converted and Commission. Junior choir tomorrow at 1 p.m. in the parish. Children's choir tomorrow at 2 p.m. Washington Reformed Works at 9 a.m. Sunday school at Postville Memorial. Sunday school and Need For All Bible class at 9:45 a.m.
The Martintown community holds service at 10 a m with Sunday school at 10 45 a m led by Rev Roy Berg pastor.
The Lord's Sun worship service is scheduled for 2 30 p m led by Rev Leonard Bertelson pastor at Christian Twin Grove.
Clarno and Staver churches announce morning Sunday school at 10 a m Rev Homer Retzlaff pastor Worship at 11 a m Rev C F Hayes to deliver morning message Dedication services begin 2 30 p m with Rev C A Bender former pastor as evening guest speaker Junior choir rehearsal Thursday evening Rev Homer Retzlaff pastor.
Swiss Evangelical and Reformed Church observes its 99th anniversary with Sunday services starting at 9 15 a m Sunday school and worship at 10 30 a m Dr Alvin Greth leads the observance through the historic milestone and related ceremonies
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