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Newspaper
Monroe Evening Times
Location
Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
May 09, 1947
Page
2
The Monroe Daily Journal reports it has been absorbed by the Monroe Evening Times Company effective October 1. Barry A. Odell serves as president. Publication is daily except Sunday from Monroe Wisconsin with second class mailing and Associated Press content.
Assemblyman Charles Westfall of Milwaukee proposes banning the sale of food and soft drinks in movie houses to curb restless patrons and chewing noises. The Judiciary Committee heard Westfall and theater operators argue over popcorn prices and seat-soiling, with operators defending sales as profit and convenience.
A wartime report urges use of DDT insecticide to cut losses from house flies on farms. Tests on a Kansas ranch showed cattle gains and beef and milk increases attributed to DDT. Authorities caution careful application to avoid residues and human exposure.
In Morrisville Pennsylvania Guild ladies of the Morrisville Presbyterian church held a rummage sale. Custodian Richard Watkins assisted but the coat went missing after the event. A shopper admitted selling the coat, saying it brought a good price.
Lydia visits Theo and Kirby in New York to meet Kirby's baby Alan and discuss postwar life. Kirby laments war's long shadow on marriage and motherhood, notes Raphael's return, and considers the fate of war widows. Lydia feels the tension of reintegration and hopes for harmony among friends.
Homeowners in a residential area used long poles to deter sparrows as workers drove the birds from a nearby reservoir dam. The clash lasted several days with Mrs. E. C. Booker noting the spark of mutual unhappiness.
The Evening Times presents a May 9 1937 look back with notes on the Fred Wallmans 50th wedding anniversary and the marriage of Alice Reichling to Francis McDonald at Gratiot. Also listed are obituaries, accidents, local visits, social events, and farm notes including Holstein cattle purchases and cow fat production, reflecting a community recap of historical items and local voices.
New Glarus reports weekend visitors and local folks noted. Wilber Rhyner and family near Albany were New Glarus shop pers Saturday evening. Sanford Severson of Hollandale visited Saturday night. Norman Halvorson, U S Marine corps, furloughed at home, departed Tuesday for North Carolina. Mr and Mrs Walter Wyss and family Camp Douglas visited the Kundert home over the weekend. Sunday dinner guests at Dave Kundert Sr home included Mrs Kundert Sr Henry Hefty and Henry Kundert. Duane and Marlene Monroe joined Mr and Mrs Junior Kundert and Karen Kay for Sunday afternoon and supper at Dave Kundert Jr.
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