Housing Costs Must Be Reduced Or Face Collapse, Say Experts
Raymond M Foley warns housing costs threaten broader economy as 1947 starts see fewer starts than last year. Materials up 86 percent since 1939, lumber up 200 percent. labor shortages and aging trades suppress productivity to 50 60 percent. Prices leveling but demand remains for worthy roofs nationwide.
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Raymond M. Foley
Federal Housing Conoeietion
Department of Commerce
Los Angeles
South
Dallas News
Chicago
Boston
Detroit
Hin denburg crash claims thirty in New Jersey tragedy
The Evening Times recalls a May 3, 1937 report on the Hin denburg dirigible disaster at Lakehurst New Jersey with thirty known dead and many more between life and death as the German airship plummeted in flames.
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Lakehurst
N. J
Dale C. Patton
Juda
Melvin Bondele
Gratiot
William H. Wheeler
Monroe Waterworks
Beloit
Dwight Rabe Elected Business Manager of Platteville Exponent
Dwight Rabe of Monroe has been elected business manager of the Platteville State Teachers College newspaper the Exponent. He started as a club reporter in the fall, became a regular reporter, and now holds the position of featured writer. He will assume duties in September. The item notes a nationwide hospital count change with 231 fewer hospitals than previously reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wight Rabe
Monroe
Platteville State Teachers College
The
Exponent
Rabe
Home changes and marriage plans prompt care for a recovering husband
In a quietly tense exchange Theo and Lydia discuss the house, gifts from Raphael and Kirby, and the fragile state of Chris after his injury. Lydia emphasizes love and responsibility, noting that recovery requires rest, patience, and intelligent support rather than mere sentiment. Kirby interrupts, adding a brief, observant contribution as the scene shifts toward departure.
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Chris
Theo
Lydia
Raphael
Kirby
Frances
Isaac
New York
Georgia
Gina
Mr. Stark
Three Thirty Arrival and Marcella Heads Off
Lydia and Theo depart with Lydia warned against accompanying Chris. They navigate snow in contrasting styles as Kirby follows, showing grace and disregard for wet feet. The scene closes with a note that the continuation will come later.
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Theo
Lydia
Chris
Kirby
Miss Harriet Corson Gifts Emerson Set to Library
At the 1910 Monroe high school Alumni Banquet Miss Harriet Corson in her 30th year of teaching received a complete Emerson works set from former pupils and friends. She later donated the 22 volume collection to the Arabut Ludlow Memorial library, honoring her late students and supporters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harriet Corson
Emerson
Monroe High School
Monroe
Ralph Waldo Emerson
Forer
Ouiekseal
Library gift praised by board with edited Emerson set
A library gift is highly valued by the board. Edward Waldo Emerson edited the collection with a biographical introduction notes and general index. The set remains in excellent condition. The text notes how marketing years vary by commodity, with July 1 serving as the start for certain crops.
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Library Board
Emerson
Edward Waldo
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Monroe Evening Times
Associated Press
Editorial
Evening Times
William C. Uebere
Menomonie Falls
Immanuel Evangelical Church
Union Church
Catherine Mueller
Charles F. Osborn
Carlie Hodge J
Santa Barbara
Calif
Monroe Miriends
George M. “d Luchsinger
Odd Fellows
John Luchsinger
Dwight Rabe
Platteville
United States
Seave
Plymouth
Dodge
MacMillen
Thorp Finance Corp
Goetz Theatre
Gertrude Chambers
9Th Street
Payne
City of
Tur First National Bank
Member
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporatio
Fennews
Chues
Penney’s
Penney
Js O. Penney
Calgomeny FY
Hess Motor
Garden Club
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