Monroe Evening Times Birth and Publication Details
The Monroe Evening Times was founded in 1898 and absorbed the Monroe Daily Journal in 1923. It is published daily except Sundays by the Monroe Evening Times Co with Emery A. Odell as president. The paper carries Associated Press leased wire reports and lists subscription rates for in city and mail editions.
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Truman and Lewis Clash Over Postwar Policy and Reconversion
A critical, opinionated column attacks John L. Lewis and the New Deal, accusing labor racketeering, pressuring rises, and reconversion gridlock. It paints Truman as wavering, muddled, and unable to unite the wartime coalition, risking hunger and economic strain as policy stalls.
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Truman Faces Press Woes Over Army-Navy Merger Claim
President Truman wrestles with reporters after a tough press conference. He clarifies that Secretary Forrestal opposed the army navy merger, contradicting his earlier remark and acknowledging he was confused by Forrestal’s statements.
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Ripley’s Oyster Claim Triggers Wry Wariness
The column mocks Robert L. Ripley’s bizarre remark about one oyster yielding a shell mountain eight times the earth. It notes past provocative quips about China and vows to “let oysters alone” while testing the threat, ending with a tongue in cheek warning about temper.
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Robert L. Ripley
China
Chambermaid Emma Talbot Retires After 47 Years in Oregon
Emma Talbot, 77, a chambermaid in Eugene for 47 years, complains guests have degenerated, shoes on towels and hotel equipment missing. She estimates 300000 beds made and plans to open a clothing alterations shop rather than retire from work altogether.
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Ore
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Emma
Small Town Fire Tests Love and Duty
In a rural night drive Jenny confronts a moral dilemma with Steve as news reaches the Barnacle fire. Jenny acts on civic duty by coordinating first aid with Mrs Hammond while Steve helps at the scene. The chapter ends with a warning of injuries and a looming hospital call.
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Jenny
Northam
Mary
Gram
Agnes
Ede
Portland
Mr. Foster
Dr. Barton
Mr. Hathaway
New York
Foster
West Coast
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Matthews
Newtons
Mrs. Allen
Jenny Newton
Bert
Cheese Industry Faces Setasides and Markets Shrink
Wisconsin dairy interests hear an expert from Switzerland warn that foreign markets will not rebound for years. The talk highlights large setasides for cheddar and skim milk, ongoing price controls, and uncertain subsidies. Factory output runs below 1945 levels while central markets show dwindling cheddar and Swiss supplies.
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Wisconsin
Wisconsin Expands Cheese Production To Wide Variety
The report notes Wisconsin transitioned from a few basic cheese varieties to producing nearly every known cheese type, signaling a broad diversification in the state's dairy industry.
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Wisconsin
Colby farmer wins car then twins born hours later
Cletus L. Byfield a World War II veteran from Menlo Kansas won a new automobile at a three day tractor show on May 2, 1946. Less than an hour later his wife gave birth to twin girls.
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Engagement in the Regular Army for 61YearOld Grove
Larned Kansas engagement filed for Harry F. Grove a 61 year old postal carrier if he passes a physical. Grove eligible for a $100 monthly postal pension but seeks extra money and says he would rather serve as a soldier. He served as a captain in World War I and would enlist as a private if fit. His 15 years of militia service allows enlistment at any age subject to health.
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John L. Lewis
John Lewis
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New Deal
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America
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Britain
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Postal Service
Grove
Queen Famine Trials At USC Coed Rally
The USC student body conducts a science project on wheat and fatty foods influencing shapes. Twenty three top coeds endure a week on fat free, wheat free meals to test effects on figures. The outcome hints at crowning a “queen famine” amid study.
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Los Angeles
University of Southern California
Neighbors weigh oil mystery as Bauchmans seek repairs
Mr and Mrs Lee A Bauchman report an inch deep oil pool beneath their cellar floor and no nearby main line. Experts say they must obtain written neighbor consent before installing a derrick to probe beneath the house.
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Lee A. Bauchman
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Bartenders strike delays spring cleanup of city liquor store
In Ortonville Minnesota the liquor committee faced a shutdown for renovations but the bartenders went on strike delaying the project. The walkout ended after the committee finished the required cleanup and painting work.
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Ortonville
Minn
Paine Granted New Rochelle Estate by New York
English born author Thomas Paine received an estate at New Rochelle from the state of New York in a formal act. The arrangement links Paine to New York land gifts during the revolutionary era.
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New Rochelle
New York
Four Power Pact Tested in Paris Debate by Tass View
DeWitt MacKenzie reports on the Byrnes four power pact idea for postwar Germany. Russia favors a 25 year oversight with disbanding of forces, while Britain and France back the plan and Molotov balks. He notes Western Allies seek limited armies, Russians push heavy force, and long occupation risks renewing conflict and strains on conquered lands.
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South Wayne Social Notes and Local Visits
South Wayne residents report dinners and visits across Monroe Madison Freeport and Be loit. Mrs. Gerry Hamm and Susie from Chicago are hosted. W C U meeting attendees and bank anniversary observers are listed among local shindigs. An ancient Roman voting custom explains black balling. Ever tried a want ad?
Birthdays listed for Local Evening Times Club
A monthly birthday listing records names ages and locations from May 5 to May 11. Notables include Gordon Zimmerman 6 Monticello route 2 Kay Zimmerman 1 McDonald Belleville, Doris Stucki 10 Monroe route 5 and Joseph McGuire 10 Monroe. The list continues with attendees across Juda Monroe Brod, Spencer Albany Beloit Warren Ill Brooklyn and surrounding routes.
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Gordon John Zimmerman
Monticello
Kay Marie Zimmerman
McDonald
Belleville
Doris Ann Stucki
Monroe
Marilyn Ann Steiner
Joseph McGuire
Rose Laureen Blum
Juda
Sandra Joy Schmerse
Spencer
Theo
Clifford Theiler
Gregory Ian Ferguson
Brodhead
Basil Keith Ferguson
Stanley Johnson
Argyle
Robert Theo. Palmer
Hackett St
Beloit
Luanna
Meyers
Rodney Luchsinger
Brooklyn
Melvin Fuchs
Roger Allen Zimmerman
Warren
Ill
Ronald James Goecks
Pauline —_ Disch
Lela Mae Heimann
Kathleen Amelia Hartwig
William Stauffacher
Marjorie Hefty
Albany
Byron Gorman
Burnett Andrew Legler Jr
Ronald William Braun
Paul Arthur Hartwig
Kathleen Fuchs
Louis G. Studer
Family Birthdays and Addresses Listed for Local Residents
A government-style local notice lists new members and birthdays for residents including Burnett Andrew Legler Monticello Route 1 and Merva Emilie Legler Monti cello Route 1 with May 10 and December 10 dates. It also includes Roger Burnett Legler Monti cello Route 1 born May 28 1928 and multiple Blasing and Studer family births and anniversaries across Winslow Monroe and related routes.
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James Garyee
Gideons elect A S Matzke treasurer at convention
The Evening Times notes A S Matzke of Juda elected treasurer at the Gideons annual convention. Last Ethiopian resistance collapses as Italian authorities vow protection for foreigners. Henry Klassy injures wrist trimming orchard. Mrs Ben O Sveom, 81, dies in Brodhead. Marriage licenses issued to Anne Schild and Roy Dickson.
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Juda
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Henry Klassy
Ben O. Sveom
Brodhead
Anne Schild
Roy Dickson
Kiwanis Club Formed With Notables In 1921
25 Years Ago May 4 1921 Kiwanis club completes organization with directors L H Kohli J A Becker W E Trukenbrod Warren F Turner Harold W Tuttle Ray R Crow Walter Bauman district trustee P J Weirich and Dr A E Smith a noted Freeport physician dies Class of 1896 to entertain at high school alumni banquet Mr and Mrs A J King celebrate golden wedding anniversary at Brown town.
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L. H. Kohli
J. A. Becker
W. E. Trukenbrod
Warren F. Turner
Harold W. Tuttle
Ray R. Crow
Walter Bauman
P. J. Weirich
A. E. Smith
Freeport
A. J. King
Browntown
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