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Newspaper

Monroe Evening Times

Location

Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

Mar 08, 1950

Page

2

Red Cross Warm Heart of a Free People

The piece lauds General Eisenhower’s praise of the American Red Cross as the warm heart of a free people. It celebrates Red Cross drives as roll calls for participation, notes the national leadership’s strength, and praises Green County chapter aims to meet a $2,800 quota with local supporters urged to join the distinctive Red Cross membership.

Eisenhower American Red Cross Red Cross Green County

Road to Power in a Labour Merger Move

A note notes John N. Lewis’s bid for a merger of coal miners and steel workers as shrewd capitalizing on his strike victory. Observers suggest the shutdown tactics succeeded, leaving Lewis with a perceived new power and a calculated path to the promised outcomes.

John N. Lewis Teunion Steel Kers Lewis

Political tightrope as Attlee faces fragile Labour majority

Precise political debate centers on Prime Minister Attlee and his Labour Party with a seven seat majority after the February election. Churchill’s Conservatives may force a confidence vote, but neither side expects a quick shift in parliament. Attlee坚持 plans for steel nationalization but opposition maneuvers could stall major policy until a possible autumn election.

Churchill Attlee

Crossing rules for heavy vehicles and inflammables noted

Attorney General Fairchild announced new requirements requiring Madison passenger and school buses and any vehicle carrying more than 100 gallons of inflammable liquid to stop at railroad grade crossings. The directive clarifies safety steps for operators and compliance expectations.

Madison Gen Fairchi

Monroe and New Glarus win regional tournament openers

Ten years ago on March 6 1940 Monroe and New Glarus captured regional basketball opens from Wisconsin High and Lake Geneva. A golden wedding anniversary for Mr and Mrs Herman Ludwig was marked with a family dinner on March 6. Edwin Markham the poet who rose to fame with The Man With the Hoe died in New York. Grace I Walton and Norman F Trumpy were united in marriage.

Monroe New Glarus Wisconsin High Lake Geneva Herman Ludwig Edwin Markham Man With New York Grace I. Welton Norman F. Trumpy

Unemployment Upward Tilt Seen Then Seasonal Dip Expected

Washington officials noted February unemployment rose to a postwar peak with 210000 new job seekers. Census data show nonfarm jobs up 556000 from Feb 1949 to last month, while farm employment fell 770000. Analysts expect a seasonal Labor Force rise and a later midyear decline as students exit schools.

Washington Census Bureau Secretary of Commerce Sawyer Commerce Jfbseekers

State Weed Office Urged by Dane Man Madison

William Clark, assistant Dane county agent, told the legislative council agriculture committee on Tuesday to create a state weed commissioner office with enforcement powers. He proposed a weed control law be simplified and allow chemicals for weed elimination when property owners refuse other methods.

Madison The Legislative Council Agriculture Committee William Clark Dane County

British Mix of Pomp and Socialism in Royal Opening

Dewitt MacKenzie notes the British parliament opening with King George VI and Queen Elizabeth in royal splendor while the Labour government sits in the chamber, joined by Conservatives led by Winston Churchill. He argues class differences can be resolved through goodwill, warning against regimented society.

Dewitt MacKenzie New York Londo Buckingham Palace Westminster House of Lords George Labor Party Laborites Winston Chuzeshin

Brooklyn Red Cross Committees Announced

Walter Blumer is chairman of the membership fund committee and Mrs Edwin Johnson chairs the blood bank program of the Brooklyn branch. The drive began this week with a Brooklyn fund quota of 270 dollars. Other committee members include Mrs Paul Ames, Mrs Sheldon Chandler, Gordon Dreher, Ivan Christensen, E M Every, Will Lamb, H J Padness, John Peter, Victor Pernot, Eric R, David Zimmler, Miss Pearl Long, and Sheldon Chandler.

Walter Blumer Edwin Johnson Brooklyn Dane County Red Cro Mmes Paul Ames Sheldon Chandler Gordon Dreher Ivan Christensen E. M. Every Will Lamb EH. J. Padness John Peter Victor Pernot Eric R David Zimmerlee Miss Pearl Long

Cheese Gathering To Hear Pulkrabek

Kraft Foods of Wisconsin will have Pulkrabek speak at Urbana Illinois March 21 22 on manufacturing and curing surface ripened cheeses The University of Illinois food technology department sponsors the conference C E Zuercher chairman packaging and merchandising cheeses A B Erekson Lakeshire Martyn Co Plymouth will discuss Swiss cheese manufacturing advances

Eorge Puikrabek Street Kraft Foods Wisconsin Urbana Ill University of Illinois Department of Food Technology Pulkrabek C. E. Zuercher Chicago Brodh

Argyle High Speech Eliminations Held

Winners at Argyle High Speech Eliminations include Donna Anderson humorous declamation Janana Easter Sandra Watkins serious declamation Mary Hawley original oration Helen Peterson non original oration Audrey Flannery four minute speech Delores Hansen extemporaneous reading A A Anderson and Glenn Legler extemporaneous speaking The league contest will be at Argyle with Hollandale Blanchardville and Argyle competing March 16 at 1 and 7 pm in the high school auditorium.

Gyle Argyle Donna Anderson Janana Easter Sandra Watkins Mary Hawley Helen Peterson Audrey Flannery Delores Hansen A@a Anderson Glenn Legler Hollandale Blanchardville

Milwaukee man dies at 60 in Beloit service set

W H Gilbert 60 a former Brodhead Beloit resident died Monday at his Milwaukee home Services will be at 3 p m tomorrow in the Rosman-Uehring Kinzer chapel Beloit with Rev A R Moldren officiating Burial will be in Eastlawn cemetery He was born April 28 1889 in Rock county educated at Brodhead high school married Hazel Meritt May 4 1910 in Brodhead later worked for Fairbanks Morse Surviving are his widow a daughter Mrs Bonita Ertel of Milwaukee a brother Ephraim Beloit a sister Mrs Carla Mikkelson Beloit and one grandson

Brodhead Ghilbert H. Gilbret Beloit Milwaukee Rosman-Uehring- Kinzer A. R. Moldren Our Savior’s Lutheran Church Eastlawn Mr. Gilbert Ole and Gertrude Gilbert Spring Valley Township Rock County Brodhead High School Hazel Meritt Fairbanks-Morse Bonita Ertel Ephraim Carla Mikkelson

Adenauer backs union with France for trade

West Germany chancellor Adenauer expressed support for an economic and political union with France. He said Britain and the Benelux nations should be offered a chance to join later, according to the government press office.

Soan Conract Adenauer West German Westermany France New Republic Britain Benelux Belgium Netherlands Luxembourg

Platteville students placed on high honors list

Seven Platteville area students at Platteville State Teachers College earned high honors for first semester work with a 2.75 to 3.00 GPA. Named individuals include Betty Jane Flannery Har low Gierhart Bernard Schrear Francis McQuaid Darlington James Thompson Lancaster and Raymond Swift Benton.

Platteville Platteville State Teachers College Betty Jane Flannery Harlow Gierhart Bernard Schrear Francis McQuaid Darlington James Thompson Lancaster Raymond Swift Benton

Atwood Lads and Lassies form officers for second semester

Officers for the Atwood Lads and Lassies second semester are Lester Schuldt president Trudy Streul vice president Maribeth Riese secretary and Larry Pinnow treasurer Those in charge of the edited Atwood News are Trudy editor Larry assistant editor Kathleen Stampfl art editor and Arthur Riese chief reporter Kathleen received an honorable mention for Lets Draw Winter Moods depicting the home yard with tire swings and bushes Mrs Ralph Bridge teaches Spring Grove township school Mothers club of Atwood held family night March 24 at the school house Mr Herman D Frits of Mi will show Alaska hunting trip pictures An auction is planned The club recently edited slide strip to prove the school.

Atwood Lads and Lassies Lester Schuldt Trudy Streul Maribeth Riese Larry Pinnow Atwood News Trudy Larry Kathleen Stampfli Arthur Riese Kathleen Ralph Bridge Spring Grove Township Mothers’ Club of Atwood An Herman D. Frits

Freeport Man Fined for Driving While Intoxicated

Godfrey Rufenacht of a northern Warren area residence Wisconsin was fined 100 dollars and costs in Freeport court for operating a motor vehicle while under the influence. His driver’s license was revoked for 30 days after arrest at 3 30 p m Monday in Freeport.

Freeport Godfrey Rufenacht Warren Wisconsin Rufenacht

Bunde Leads Primary for 7th Circuit Judge Seat

Herbert A. Bunde of Wisconsin Rapids led the Wisconsin 7th circuit primary with 6,203 votes, ahead of Rob ert Bablitch who held 15,815 across 166 of 167 precincts. Wendell McHenry and J Kyle Anderson, both of Waupaca, posted 3,307 and 2,074 votes respectively.

H.A. Bunde Wisconsin Rapids Herbert A. Bunde 7Th Judicial Circuit Bunde Robert Bablitch Stevens Point Bablitch Waushara Wood Waupaca Portage Wendell McHenry J. Kyle Anderson

Spring Fashion Rolls In At Lee’s and Etter’s Stores

Lee’s Store launches a spring carpet refresh and a wide new wardrobe with discounted suits. Rayon, wool and three piece suits priced from 14.95 to 49.95 accompany coordinated accessories. Etter’s showcases Lady Christina chenille bedspreads from 5.95 to 17.95, including pierced patterns and woven backing with bright color combos.

Lee’s Lee's Lady Christina Etter’s Beceker’s Kay McDowell Becker's Leader

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