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Newspaper
Monroe Evening Times
Location
Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
May 05, 1948
Page
2
Monroe launches its Boy Scout funds appeal with a dinner for drive workers, aiming to canvass the city through May 12. More than 100 volunteers will solicit donations to support 125 boys, with organizers stressing Scouting’s role in character building and future citizenship.
In a controversial decision the courts are shown to lack authority to enforce housing rules against renting to Negroes, claiming private agreements fall outside constitutional protection. The piece argues the issue mirrors long-standing social dynamics and warns of rapid Communist influence, urging strong steps to curb perceived threats to democracy.
Curtis Hatch, president of the Wisconsin farm group, says the meat strike has cut farmers’ returns and raised prices for consumers. He warns continued stoppage reduces future production due to uneconomical feed use and poorer meat quality from excessive weights.
Ten years ago the county board shaved most fees charged to elected officials and approved salary increases for the upcoming term. New obituaries note Herman Pinnow, former county resident, dying in Chicago. Prices for Swiss and Limburger cheese drifted downward as National Air Mail week prompts air letters with a Swiss cheese slogan. DAR regent Anna Clark elected for Col Benjamin Harrison chapter. Junior prom features Hoff and Reese with a Dutch theme.
Plans for an extensive evidence search in the Georgia Jean Weckler case will be discussed at a Richland Center meeting Friday attended by Jefferson County and six other county officials. Officials from three counties will participate as investigators revisit the river search while river bottom work from bridge repairs proceeds. A separate note reports Bernard Clark recovering after a steel fragment struck his eye in Spring Grove.
Brodhead chamber of commerce plans Farmers Night with over 1500 men invited to the high school gymnasium. Master of ceremonies Red Blanchard of WES Sage Riders will present six acts from Chicago including the Sage Riders and an acrobatic dog team. Program starts at 8 p m with C S Pierce as general chair and George Charles as chamber president.
Argyle Lloyd Lewis, son of Mr and Mrs Marion Lewis, earned a place on the honor roll for his entry in a statewide farm safety poster contest staged by the Wisconsin School of the Air and the contest organizers.
Agricultural engineering at University of Wisconsin noted. Loyd from Banner school Argyle region highlighted. Only 23 posters selected from 5 000 received from over 400 schools with state radio airings after noon each Tuesday. Gov Renneohm approves 95 261 contract with La Crosse Dredging Co. for Rock River bridge approach grading and surfacing on state highway 11 and US 12. Fresno sale of Goble Disc Works to Massey Harris Far Implement Co. for over 400 000.
A local ad notes Mother’s Day gifting options at See’s Lee’s and Etter’s, highlighting gowns, lingerie, hosiery, hats, gloves, and accessories. It praises neat, well fitting attire and promotes new summer lines at The Style Shop with linen outfits, play clothes, and colorful dresses.
Little girls can enjoy Magic Mary magnetic paper doll with wardrobe sets priced at $1.50 each. Also Cle-Play educational puzzles for nonreaders, large interlocking wood Life-Toys puzzles at $2, plus games books records and more at Baker's Book Store.
A reflective saying urges restraint in criticizing others, warning that criticizing others invites equal reproach to oneself. The message emphasizes humility and reciprocal judgment among companions.
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