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Newspaper
Monroe Evening Times
Location
Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
May 07, 1949
Page
2
The piece argues for a national Mother’s Day as a traditional tribute to mothers. It notes sentimental and commercial aspects and asserts most mothers welcome the attention while some dislike forced celebration. The author jokes about daily honors and the nation’s obligation to recognize mothers.
A fragmented editorial criticizes restricting fireworks calling it a juvenile and adult carelessness issue. The piece notes past fire incidents and questions lawmakers willingness to enforce bans, urging caution and local regulation rather than a broad statewide ban.
The Hoover Commission calls for rapid congressional adoption of sweeping reforms to reorganize government. It warns that changes without legislative action may be slow to implement, urging coordinated planning before upheavals. Observers expect many changes to occur over several years, with political core reforms taking longer.
Gratiot high school selects Charles McGlynn and Aribeth Appell as prom king and queen for next Friday. Charles is son of Mr and Mrs John McGlynn and Aribeth daughter of Leo Appell.
A May 7 1939 report notes Monroe High claiming the mythical grand champion at the Mineral Point district music festival for the fourth straight year. Also covered are last rites for Fred Mueller in Darlington, wedding of Miss Mudred Golackson and Walter Meier, and a fatal Durand auto crash involving Lawrence Grennwalt.
A humorous reminiscence of home improvements gone awry as a decorato r and his two helpers extend a minor kitchen touch up into a three week ordeal. The narrator debates wallpaper colors, linoleum clashes, and the comical domino effect of renovations from painters to back stairs.
Rep. Keefe of Wisconsin told a Senate agriculture subcommittee that advances in science may have a devastating effect on agriculture and organic goods. He warned chemical manufacturers push inorganic substitutes into food and noted uncertainty about health impacts while the committee probes the use of chemicals as a substitute for lard in baking.
Multiple short notices record weekend visits and family events across Blanchardville and nearby towns. Several entries mention travels to Madison Argyle Milwaukee and Ironwood and include wedding reception attendance funeral visitation and birthday greetings among families and neighbors.
The census bureau reports April shows employment up 172000 and unemployment down 151000 marking a second straight month of improvement. The rise is largely seasonal with farm work driving the total as non farm jobs fall 255000 while farm work rises 427000.
A Soviet end to the Berlin blockade is explored to ease East-West trade barriers. Czechoslovakia seeks at least 50 million dollars in credits and loosening export controls, while Washington warns the Prague government faces a likely rejection. Dr Hugo Skala reports Prague risks an economic crisis as a refugee seeks asylum. Edward E. Bomar notes the aid request seems destined for a flat no.
Monroe Wisconsin Common Council proceedings record May 3 1949. Mayor F A Buehler presides with aldermen Forcade Norton Matzke Schindler Beckman Hare Meythaler present. Sebastian Laeser Jr. elected to fill the third ward unexpired term after ballot. Meeting adjourned.
Palomar's 200 inch telescope, called the big eye, is to be polished again this month to remove tiny imperfections. Dr. Edwin P. Hubble and Dr. Ira S. Bowen say the improvement could let photographs reach 100 million light years farther than planned. The machine aims to observe up to one billion light years, doubling Mt. Wilson's prior reach.
The old white barn on the Blanchard property sold at auction to Willard Johnson. The city purchased the site for park expansion and parking space. A red horse barn linked to the Chandler and Cleary firm was also sold. The hay barn was razed earlier for decorative rock use.
Sunday visits span multiple towns as local residents host and travel guests. Families including the Scheiders, Turners, Dittmars, Shaffers, Hitemans, Bolenders, Schwitzs, Kilian, LaBorde, Jones, and Otto gather for birthday suppers and companionship while others announce air force leave and convalescence.
Madison Randall Harrison of Eau Claire was named executive editor of the Octopus student humor magazine at UW campus. Herbert Hassler of Milwaukee was appointed assistant executive editor this week.
Pearl essence, made from small fish and used to fashion imitation pearls, is in strong demand with factories located near Norway’s main herring fleet bases.
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