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Newspaper
Monroe Evening Times
Location
Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
May 01, 1948
Page
2
The article warns Wisconsin cheese makers to stress quality as imported brands reenter New York and eastern markets. Green County faces little risk of setback from competition, but consumers may mistakenly treat imports as quality standards. The movement influences all cheese production aspects and marketing programs.
Monroe high school musicians head to Evansville for the district tournament with strong community support and confidence in their talent. Band activities broaden opportunities and foster music appreciation, though few students pursue careers, leaving a lasting audience for future performances by emerging artists.
Assessment time focuses on personal property tax fairness as Monroe firms prepare inventories by May 25. Debates over May 1 dates, audits, and unequal burdens persist. Advocates urge equal sharing of taxes to fund an expanding community and avoid unfair advantages or deficits.
Madison Leve rich Eau Claire appoints inspector of county institutions for the state department of public welfare Director A W Bayley announces Leverich, former manager of the Eau Claire county home and hospital from 1924 to last July, succeeds Helene Hinton who resigned.
A heartfelt reflection on motherhood urges that no single calendar day defines gratitude. The author recalls his own mother, notes fading memories, and argues true reverence lies in daily acts of love and care rather than a red letter day. He urges readers to cherish mothers while they live and to act on that duty every day.
Soil conservation field trips for rural school children in Green county will begin next week. Myron E. Jeglum and O. G. Kimball will lead eight tours across two days and later May 10 and 11. Pupils from Cadiz Clarno Sylvester Mt. Pleasant Monroe Jordan Exe Brooklyn York Adams New Glarus Washington Decatur Albany Jefferson Spring Grove will attend at host schools.
Milwaukee brewery workers strike to push for higher wages, suspending the long standing suds clause that had guaranteed free beer to employees. Management says beer on picket lines is not being distributed per strike leaders’ request. prior to the walkout beer was served three times daily.
The new district has an equalized valuation of 615,100 and an assessed valuation of 487,968. County school committee members include Mrs. Barbara Chapman chairing South Wayne, C A LaVasser vice chair Argyle, Harry Burmeister Gra, Miss Margaret Metcalf Shulisburg, and Martin Adickes Belmont. About half of irrigated land globally is in India.
Mrs Harvey Andrews was elected leader of the Juda Jolly Junior 4-H club at a high school meeting Tuesday night. Plans were made for the 4-H program to be presented tomorrow for Decatur and Juda at 11 am in the church. The JJJ girls will sing Dreaming and enter a May 12 dramatic club contest in Judo with a one act play. Project talks were given by Audrey Seidel Iris Ludwig and Jove Swartzenberger. The next meeting is scheduled for May 25.
The State Emergency Board has deferred a $10,000 request to buy radio equipment for the state Motor Vehicle Department. The board will delay its decision pending more information on the gear to be used by the department's highway police division.
Federal estate taxes see substantial relief for large estates under the new law. A $10 million estate could drop from 6.088 million to 2.468 million in tax, while a $3 million estate might fall from 1.263 million to 528 thousand. Many sizable estates become exempt, with exemptions of 60 thousand after debts and state inheritance tax. Tax changes hinge on marital deductions, spouse bequests, and the estate’s specific structure, with rates remaining 3 to 77 percent.
The Apostolic Church will host an afternoon concert at 3:30 tomorrow with Milwaukee choirs, singing groups, and solos, plus morning service music. Miss Eleanor Frederick will play an organ obbligato as Milwaukee visitors perform selections including Merry Widow Waltz, That Night in May, Only a Rose, The Lord Bless You, and Ifca's Castle.
The Illinois Commerce Commission proposes a 10 percent fare increase on the Chicago North Shore and Milwaukee railway to end the commuter strike. It signals approval of higher rates on an experimental basis on the line's shore division to resolve a wage dispute that has disrupted service and caused public inconvenience.
Illinois Central railroad track between Clarno and Orangeville is almost finished. A gang has spent a month raising the line about a foot to avert future high water damage. About 1700 feet of track washed out, gravel and craters hauled in to reshape the grade. The raise should prevent future water-related traffic disruption.
A community notice invites boys and girls up to age 12 to join the Monroe Evening Times Boys and Girls Club. Fill out the coupon with name street post office date of birth and age as of last birthday and mail to the Evening Times Club Monroe Wisconsin.
New Glarus High plans orientation on Wednesday for nearby eighth graders to view high school activities while Farmers Grove displays art for the county fair. Florence Loveland teaches there. Jordan township entries include Miss Ruth Rebly and Miss Florence Loveland among others. Arbor day yard work followed by wiener roasts. 16 rural schools report 100 percent dental records. Junior Red Cross awards pending.
A family notices several birthdays including Katherine Pinnow Judith Halverson Sandy and Skipper the dog falls ill from poison prompting a veterinary visit. The piece chronicles daily listings from May 3 to May 8 with names and route addresses interwoven with a heartwarming rescue and a request to fence the yard.
Sen Gustave Buchen resigns from the state legislative council and as judiciary subcommittee chair due to ill health. Assemblyman Arthur Mockrud is named subcommittee chairman to succeed him, while Senate President Frank Panzer will appoint a council successor.
A notice lists Judy Ann Rothenbuehler of 305 6th Avenue as a new member on May 29, 1947.
Remalns honored by 300 at Mineral Point event as Rev and Mrs Remaly marked his birthday and their 25th wedding anniversary. First Cen 1 church members gathered with 300 attendees. Remaly family attendees included sons Tack Edwin and daughter Mrs Myron Jones. Earl, the oldest son, resides in Berlin Germany.
President Truman accepted Sonnett's resignation as assistant attorney general yesterday. The resignation is effective May 15 and Sonnett plans to resume private law practice after leaving government service. Sonnett previously prosecuted John L. Lewis in a 1946 court contempt case.
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