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Newspaper
Monroe Evening Times
Location
Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Mar 19, 1949
Page
2
The Monroe Daily Journal states it was founded October 13, 140 percent continuously under the same management and absorbed in 1927 into a larger publication.
The editorial argues the North Atlantic alliance marks a shift toward realism and collective defense. It stresses US leadership, mutual aid against aggression, and the need for reciprocal commitment by Western nations to resist communism at all levels.
The piece questions blame in economic conditions and notes a clash between Dr. Nourse and administration stances. It cites concerns over inflation, price controls, and warnings of a potential downturn, arguing the administration previously claimed business could not self regulate and now shifts the blame to others.
The city urges residents to join a cleanup effort to clear winter debris and battle dust storms. Public workers and households will tackle wallpaper removal and storm window tasks as weather permits, readying for spring if storms stay away.
Ten years ago Britain aimed to rally anti-aggressor nations into a stop-Hitler bloc and push a colossal defense program. Nearby items note a Browntown farm home fire destroying Oscar Evenson’s residence and the death of Walter Voegels, a renowned Brown Swiss cattle breeder, plus Annie Erickson’s passing at Argyle. The Green county fair financing plan and other local notes follow.
A columnist laments soap operas Mary Noble and Stella Dallas dominating daily life. He recalls plot-driven misadventures from boat houses to crab meat escalations, notes a press agent mindset, and hints at ad campaigns and cast timelines while recalling past industry figures. The piece blends nostalgia with a wry defense of melodrama.
Madison columnist Arthur Bystrom reports Sen. Foster Porter of Bloomington lambasting rural school consolidation opponents. Porter, a member of the governor’s education improvement commission, denounces the Wisconsin Rural School Boards association while touting bills to reorganize districts. The piece notes a sweeping attendance bill passed unanimously and Sen. Melvin Laird’s push to restore veteran funds via a liquor tax increase amid budget cuts.
Milwaukee voters advanced John J. Kenney chief probation officer to face Civil Judge Robert C. Cannon in the April 5 children's court election after the primary. Kenney won 16 032 votes to Rudolph Murdoch's 15 742. Cannon led the field with 35 303 votes in the primary.
George Barnes of Kenosha was bound over to the April term of circuit court on a charge of negligent homicide in the traffic death of Lorraine Sopoline of Fifield. Bond set at $500.
Darlington School prepares a Thursday evening gymnasium concert by the public school music department directed by Miss Mary Field and Robert Wood. Featured are the junior chorus of 40, high school girls chorus of 83, mixed chorus 55, and senior band 75. Soloists include Peter Gilbertson performing The Song of the Open Road and Barbara Eastwood on Ava Maria. Louis Taschuk on Stars in the Velvety Sky. a triple trio will perform Moon Marketing. The department will also join the district festival at Lancaster on April 29 and 30.
A series of visits and trips links residents around Janesville Beloit Brodhead and Rockford. Mrs Melbye of Lanark Illinois reports Mrs Melbye injured in a prior accident is recovering along with their infant child. Mrs Mohns hosts guests including Sylvia Fero and Luveana Hager.
Sandy brings home a dachshund like pup nicknamed Sniffenpup and faces neighborhood dog prejudice. A neighbor narrator explains that dogs judge by appearance but friendship grows with time and understanding. Sandy vows the pup is wonderful and safe.
New members named Richard Glen Stoll Nancy Lee Lovelace Jeanette Mary Schlaff Marlene Ann Schneider Lonna Mae Hartwig and Lonna Mae Hartwing with routes and hometowns including New Glarus Juda Woodford Juda street details and various dates in 1938 1942 1944 1946 1948.
Members of the Juda Jolly Juniors 4-H club will meet Monday at 7 30 p m in Juda High School instead of March 28 New members will be received into the group at that time.
The Baya Weaver in India constructs mud weighted nests on tree branches above a stream to keep them secure from wind. This behavior shows their nest engineering as they use clay to anchor each nest and prevent sway.
A baking contest will feature at the Green County home demonstration clubs section of the Home and Food show at Turner Hall on April 6 7 and 8. Committee members include Mrs. Frank Bloom Mrs. Sam Waelti and Mrs. Arthur Schroeder with judges Mary Logan of Swift Co and Mildred Sackett Monroe High School home economics teacher. Open to club entries white bread cherry pie and unfrosted angel food cake. Each exhibit must include a recipe the baker s name and club.
Gordon Roseleip, third district commander of the American Legion, was notified that he won the Schneller Doughboy trophy for 1st to exceed its prior year’s record with the highest percentage as of Feb. 28. The third district includes Green, Lafayette, Iowa, Richmond, Dane, Grant and Crawford counties.
First place declamation winners from Blanchardville will compete next Thursday in Hollandale against winners from Argyle New Glarus and Hollandale. Susan Barber Virginia Cleary Mary Aebersold Eldon Schroepfer Mitzie Unterholzner advance in serious humorous non original extemporaneous reading events.
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