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Newspaper
Monroe Evening Times
Location
Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Mar 04, 1950
Page
2
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Glorious day for Coolidge and Dawes in 1925 inauguration contrasted with an earlier 1923 oath by lamplight. Christopher Tilley dies in Beaver Dam. William D. Stauffacher buys Miller's cash store stake at Juda. Pueblo Grande, Nevada’s long lost city, being restored. In 1910 and 1900 era notes include pastor Charles Morrison in Chicago, coal rail disruptions, census interviews, land sales, and early automotive and bicycle developments.
The piece contends President Truman cites a Roosevelt line to justify authority to seize mines. It blames both operators and the mine union for stalemate, notes delays in revealing demands, and suggests Lewis sought seizure amid prior government operation. It questions Democratic stance on labor disputes.
The Senate Armed Forces Committee heard a review of defense and mobilization amid claims the public is kept in the dark about national security. Officials tout hydrogen bomb options as war deterrence while critics fear the figures and guarantees may mislead voters about costs and risks.
The state motor vehicle department warns of hazardous highway conditions due to thawing and freezing cycles. Drivers should maintain full control, avoid overconfidence in traction, and keep speed down as conditions change from dry to icy over hills and turns, risking skids on the way to spring.
Rev Falke Ferre director of evangelism and rural work for the Cousin Baptist State convention will speak at union Lenten services at the Immanuel Evangelical and Reformed church at 8 pm tomorrow. Heileman earns $3.69 share on 1949 earnings of 1,680,023, second only to 1947.
A veteran sports writer recalls wintering elephants owned by Bill Powers in a New York state livery stable. The herd caused mischief, nearly ruined property, and vanished after a dramatic freeze. Years later the narrator meets the aged elephants again with a lingering showman’s memory.
New York reports shifting eating habits tied to income changes influence food prices and supply dynamics. Higher incomes lead to more frozen fruits and vegetables while lower incomes stick with flour fats and oils. Data from the national industrial conference board tracks four decades of per capita food consumption across citrus tomatoes coffee tea cocoa vegetables dairy and fats.
A 990,000 memorial scholarship fund honoring Indiana newspaperman Henry C. Murphy has been established at the University of Chicago. The fund was provided by Murphy's widow Katherine Speed Murphy in her will. Murphy, who died in 1947, served as editor of the Marion News and Evansville Courier and held top posts at the Upper Avenue National Bank of Chicago and the First National Bank of Woodstock, also serving as director of Clark Equipment and International Cellu-Cotton Products Co.
Mrs 0 D Curtis Jr and Mrs Robert Holcomb Jr spent Thursday in Madison. Mrs Adolph Rindy of Prim rose visited her daughter Mrs Dwight Zweifel and family here Wednesday.
The United Nations Moscow peace talks proposal by Senator McMahon faces mixed reactions as observers question feasibility due to China and Russia boycotts. President Truman backs UN peace efforts while global nuclear inspection debate centers on Russia’s stubborn stance. Vishinsky’s joking invitation in 1952 is recalled though not taken seriously.
Ray L. Hammon of the U.S. Office of Education told a group at the American Association of School Administrators convention that thousands of American pupils attend unsafe, obsolete schools. He urged a $13.5 billion national program over ten years to build 550,000 new classrooms to meet enrollment peaks expected in 1958.
The Argyle Red Cross chapter sets a quota of 175 dollars for the drive, double last year, due to joining the blood bank. Solicitors include Mrs W E Nelson chair, Miss Cordelia Holman, Miss Beatta Enger, Miss Emma Vinger, Mrs Clifford Penniston, Mrs Chester Wienshenk, Mrs Chester Vinger, Mrs John Lunia, Miss Charlotte Meyers, Miss Olga Vinger, Mrs Alvin Larson, and Mrs Victor Rossing.
Adelia Kalan a 15 year old girl rescued her four younger brothers from a Milwaukee frame bungalow fire. The two babies Garry 2 and Steve eight months slept as twins Michael and David 5 ran from the basement crying fire. Adelia carried the babies and guided the others to a neighbor stable while the mother was away shopping. The fire gutted the home destroyed clothing and furniture.
The French National Assembly ended an all night session after voting to invoke cloture on the anti-sabotage bill. Communists threatened a censure motion against Prime Minister Bidault’s government, aiming to topple it, but were not expected to succeed. The bill seeks to speed American arms aid under the Atlantic pact and allows punishment for sabotage incitement.
Frederick S. Voegeli chairs the Monticello Salvation Army drive assisted by Women’s Relief Corps members conducting house to house canvassing. J. W. Barlow serves as treasurer with Mrs. Ivan Wickser and H. A. Becker on the committee. Twenty percent stays local, the rest goes to Milwaukee.
Solomon Peter John, 28, received a one to three year sentence Friday for an unarmed robbery. He allegedly took $2.40 and a watch from a crippled man who had given him a meal on October 18, then rode away on the victim's horse.
An old advertisement promotes chiropractic care by Dr M J Gonstead. It promises relief when sickness lingers and encourages readers to seek treatment for ongoing health issues. The phrasing resembles a vintage health ad urging personal wellbeing through chiropractic methods.
A handwritten list shows birthdays for March with names and routes across towns including Browntown Argyle Brodhead Monticello and Freeport. A domestic fiction paragraph follows about Molly and her doll Baby Suzie, a broken head, and Grandma's gift prompting a new doll purchase.
New members Daniel Clarence Leaver of route 1 Juda born April 2 1949 Donald Charles Wunschel of route 1 Juda born March 5 1949 and Jane Margaret Wells of route 3 Juda born June 10 1949 registered as new arrivals in the community.
Mrs. Bert Beecher of Belleville visited her parents Mr. and Mrs. Lester Sandley as their grandchildren stayed with relatives during the parents move. Attendees at the Horace Heidt show in Madison included Leonard Disch John Mindermann Danny Poff Marsha Winger Jananna Easter and Mary Hawley. John Bright and family moved to a farm near the Nall factory after years in Argyle. Perry Phillipson ill health. Larry Steiner visited Janesville for business. Mrs Perry Phillipson and Mrs Larry Steiner joined Lloyd Martin’s birthday celebrations in Blanchardville. Prof and Mrs Harold Wolfe of Madison welcomed a daughter born Feb 28. Mrs Wolfe formerly Hjordis Rossing. Mrs Hjaimer Rossing traveled to Madison to stay with her daughter and son-in-law. In 1949 over 11 000 U S citizens motored through European countries.
A child named Molly, eight, enters a store with a pink dress and bonnet. She buys glue with three dollars, hoping Daddy can fix Baby Suzie’s broken head, imagining new dresses and blankets for the doll.
Janet L Arnsmeier daughter of Mr and Mrs Ivan Arnsmeier has been chosen to receive the high school DAR award by classmates and faculty. She may enter the state competition for a $100 bond award and possible nationals. State winner decision will be announced at the state DAR convention this spring. Janet active in forensics four years, news editor of Juda Journal, involved in drama and 4 H Tri-Hi-Y and GAA. She was queen of the junior prom last year.
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