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Newspaper
Monroe Evening Times
Location
Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jun 28, 1952
Page
2
Subscription rates listed for City of Monroe and Stephenson county with per year amounts. Notes mention Wisconsin pricing and postal compliance, plus a contact telephone line. No clear dates or full address due to damaged OCR.
Editorial argues that Congress delays and stalls voting then bursts into action near adjournment. It notes recurring hysteria over bills and warns citizens to seek responsible budgeting and constitutional respect. It urges voters to demand commitment from candidates to back the people's will and reform.
The Postmaster General seeks higher parcel post rates from the Interstate Commerce Commission, arguing the system must pay its way. Critics urge focus on universally improving first class service nationwide, noting southern Wisconsin districts see little benefit and warning against diminished mail service. They contend adequate service could lift parcel post usage and revenue.
Union Free High School District of South Wayne announces its annual meeting at 8 p m Monday to be held at the high school.
Ten years ago Prime Minister Winston Churchill faced a no confidence vote in the House of Commons over his handling of the war after North Africa setbacks. Also noted are 100 Brodhead residents passing Red Cross first aid exams, Kenneth W. Stuart joining Monroe Country Club’s hole in one club, and Missouri politics with Champ Clark leading early Democratic nomination balloting at Baltimore.
A playful survey of enduring song questions and titles from late 19th and early 20th century pop culture. It recalls Bill Bailey, Where Is My Wandering Boy Tonight, Who Threw the Overalls in Mistress Murphy’s Chowder, and many others, noting stage lore, Irish pride, and the era’s musical curiosity.
At a Wisconsin state party convention event Democratic women denounced Senator Joseph McCarthy as a full blown demagogue. Speakers from Wausau and Madison condemned his record and accused him of exploiting fears for political gain while defending the Democrats’ honesty in facing corruption.
Madison health commissioner Dr. Kincaid voiced concern over the release of tubercular war veterans from the Veterans Administration hospital into the city. He said no state law could remedy the situation and that vets are admitted voluntarily and cannot be kept if they leave uncured. He proposed tracing those who stay to isolate or commit them if needed.
The Stand Rock Indian ceremonials begin their summer run in the Dells natural amphitheatre tomorrow night. A cast of 100 Indians participates led by Albert Yellow Thunder, third of his name, chief of the Winnebago nation. The production uses a cliff backdrop with dramatic lighting and runs nightly through Labor Day.
Congress overrode President Truman to enact the first new immigration law since 1798. The measure, backed by McCarran and Rep. Walter, preserves quotas by national origin but slightly raises annual admissions and reshapes exclusions and deportations. The law, financed by a $300,000 study fund, takes effect in six months and aims to tighten or expand entry rules while addressing security concerns.
Golden Colorado Democrats sent an uninstructed delegation to a state convention held near Denver. Senators Russell Kerr Kefauver and Harriman aimed for individual delegates. Kefauver urged river reclamation and opposed Taft Hartley, criticizing racial and religious inequities.
Edward Blum 80 longtime Basco resident died Wednesday at a Belleville hospital. Funeral services were held this afternoon at the Evangelical and Reformed church officiated by Rev. Harvey Norenberg with burial in Belleville cemetery. He moved from Dayton to Montrose 32 years ago and farmed there until retiring. Survived by wife Anna a daughter Mrs Jessie Smith of McCook Nebraska two Oregon Minn travelers Rey and Herman Paul Ii eight grandchildren and two brothers Jake of Evansville and Peter of Madison.
George Pepoon an aged Warren resident was found dead on his farm southwest of here Thursday noon. A .22 rifle lay beside a bullet wound near the heart and a funeral is set for 3:30 p m tomorrow at the family home with Rev Ja Davenport of the Presbyterian church officiating and burial in Elmwood cemetery. He leaves two brothers Fred and Lewis and two sisters Florence Pepoon and Mrs Hicks all of Warren.
Mr and Mrs Charles De Nure Jr have purchased a house at Platteville where he will teach agriculture. They plan to sell their home at Oconto. He attends summer school at Platteville State College and visited over the weekend with his parents in rural South Wayne.
A notice inviting boys and girls up to 12 years to join the M Pines Stoys and Girls journe eventh in Joe Wis. Includes fields for name street or BF D ostot the Date of birth and age last birthday. The fragment outlines a youth club enrollment context from a local Evening Times edition.
iAGLE RIVER Wis The Wisconsin Sheriffs and Deputy Sheriffs Association spoke out against increasing state traffic patrolmen proposing instead to expand local law enforcement. undersheriff Miles C Sweeney challenged the plan to raise patrol numbers from 70 to 350 by 1957 and urged funding shifts to local departments.
Gov Kohler spoke to the Wisconsin VFW convention warning of a ruthless power seeking to destroy and divide the free world. He urged readiness against a possible one nation threat and urged veterans not to be swayed by opponents of war preparedness. National VFW Commander Frank C. Hilton echoed hard line on preparedness at a convention banquet.
Robert J. Brown 82, a Darlington native and former local farmer, died Thursday night in Freeport. Funeral services were held this afternoon in Freeport, with burial at Oakland Cemetery. Rev. Harry E. Grimshaw officiated. He leaves four sons William Chester Sidney and Harold, all in Kansas, two daughters Zola Mae Baker and Mildred Cunningham, both of Kansas, a brother Harry Brown, Vida, and a sister Elizabeth Parrish of Platteville.
A local Times column lists birthday greetings for many children across towns and streets, followed by a lengthy anecdote about a mother skunk guiding her five cubs across Newton Mass. streets near City Hall. The scene captures drivers stopping, a teen signaling, and the runt nearly missing the curb before finally crossing safely.
Wisconsin delegates to the Republican National Convention split their assignments with Taft delegates housed at Chicago’s Bismarck hotel and four of six Warren pledged delegates staying at the Knickerbocker in California. State Sen. Bernhard Gettleman said Warren delegates face pressure to switch but argued they will remain with Warren amid possible deadlock and a Warren nomination.
State colleges report a ten percent drop in summer enrollment across Wisconsin's nine institutions. The Board of Regents said 5,470 students attended sessions this year versus 6,087 last year, with fewer men enrolled, especially in specialized fields.
Eddie Jenkins, 22, sustained severe lacerations to his lower left leg after a fall from a hay load at the Jenkins farm Thursday afternoon. He was hospitalized at St. Francis hospital in Freeport overnight.
Randy William Grunder of Wins ton Illinois born June 10 1952 Chester Harold Duchow Route 3 born June 8 1952 Kristy Ann Kummer of Woodford born June 27 1951 added to the membership records in a church notices list reflecting recent admissions.
Stanley Michalski of St. Cloud Minnesota was believed drowned in the Wisconsin River near Du Bay dam after three days missing. A fisherman reported Michalski’s locked car near the river. search crews then scoured the river.
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