Monroe Daily Journal Absorbed 1931 Member
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Confident Drivers Tie Accidents to Overconfidence
State motor vehicle department warns that experienced drivers are likelier to overestimate their safety and slip into crashes on curves intersections and straightaways when wind gusts and slick surfaces reduce traction. Weekend incidents showed near misses and collisions as drivers refused to slow down.
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Supreme Court Clears Path On Non Communist Oath Probe
The court’s ruling allows the Justice Department to pursue checks into non communist oaths by left wing labor leaders tied to Hartley act provisions. The decision signals labor must meet leadership duties as part of constitutional welfare aims, contrasting with state dominance abroad and reinforcing adherence to the oath requirements for NLRB protections.
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Remembering Dr Clarence Dykstra a noted educator and leader
Clarence Dykstra longtime educator and administrator died last weekend. He shaped municipal practice as city manager of Cincinnati and led large institutions in Wisconsin and California. A respected national figure, his work bridged idealism and practical policy in education and public service.
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Browntown Fire Fought By Family Before Firemen Arrived
The Frank Flannery family saved the house by carrying pails of water Saturday morning as firefighters were en route. The blaze was confined to the porch roof on the east side, and the cause remains unknown.
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Monroe Women’s Club Elects Officers in 1940
Mrs Ray T Bast elected president of Monroe Woman’s club for 1940. Other officers listed include Mrs Howard W Chadwick first vice president Mrs D D Ruehlman second vice president Mrs Arthur C Benkett recording secretary Mrs Emery A Odell corresponding secretary Miss Hannah Bindschaedler treasurer. Monroe post office reported 14281875 in U S savings bond sales, second among 105 Wisconsin second class offices. Lucius A Tusler, former Monroe liveryman, dies in Oregon.
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Easier Loans and Rent Curbs Drive Housing Boom
Three factors boost home building as 110000 dwellings started in March the highest US monthly total. Eased financing, rent-control shifts, and lower construction costs spur more starts into spring with builders reporting steady demand and more high priced homes in production.
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Henry Johnson of Wiota Dies at 63
Henry Johnson 63 of Wiota died Sunday night at his home. Last rites are set for Wednesday at 1:30 at the home and 2 at West Wiota Lutheran Church with Rev. G M Gunderson officiating. Burial will be in West Wiota Cemetery. Surviving are his widow Lena Torkelson, daughter Hazel, two sons Sherman and Theron, three brothers Albert Clarence, Westby, Olaf, South Wayne, three sisters Bessie Johnson Petra Andress and Mrs William Deetz, and his parents Chris and Emma Johnson.
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New Diggings Pastor Shifted to Platteville
Changes in Primitive Methodist assignments were announced after the Pennsylvania conference session. Rev. James Hughes shifts from Block Island to New Diggings Hazel Green Wisconsin, Rev. E Kermit Giles moves to Platteville Big Patch Wisconsin, and Rev. John Reitz transfers from Sutersville Gratztown Pennsylvania to Ridgeway Standard Wisconsin.
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Crosbys Mixed Up On Reported Rift
Paris reports Bing Crosby denied Hollywood claims of strain in his 20 year marriage to Dixie Lee while sister Larry Crosby kept hope for a separation not a divorce. Bing left for London soon to play golf and said letters from Dixie showed all right. The couple have four sons Gary 16 Phillip 15 Dennis 15 and Lindsay 13.
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Ward's Bicycle Safety Parade Planned Again
A Montgomery ward plans to resume its annual bicycle parade in June the first since 1941. W J Mautz, manager, announced plans with emphasis on safety. Awards will be given for best and most original entries. No registration fee. entries sign up at the store. Three locals will be judges and refreshments follow the parade.
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Oldest Confederate Veteran Uncle Johnny Graves Dies at 108
John Thomas Graves known as Uncle Johnny, reputed as the nation’s oldest Confederate veteran, died at home at 108. He could still feed himself and smoke his pipe until about ten days prior, having lived on the Confederate home’s 92 acre grounds that once housed 325 soldiers, with a few veteran widows remaining nearby.
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West Virginia Swiss Center Draws Travel Interest
Travel writers praise Helvetia West Virginia for authentic Swiss culture including costumes dances yodeling and cheese making and invite visitors to September showcases. Green County and Monroe County plans highlight a broader Swiss cheese focus in the region with seminars and tastings.
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Clyde Metcalf Dies at Darlington Burial With Masons
Clyde C Metcalf a retired rural mail carrier died Sunday at his home in Darlington Services were held this afternoon at Nelson Sharer funeral home Rev E J Jeffrey pastor of the Methodist church officiated Burial was in Union Grove cemetery with Masonic rites He was born January 18 1874 in Benton and retired 14 years ago Surviving are his widow Susan a daughter Mrs R A Wilkins of Houston Texas two grandsons a brother Dr Frank Metcalf Amherst and a sister Mrs May Besse Pasadena California
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Divorced Woman Violet Webb Wins Janesville Judgment
Mrs Violet Webb aged 26 a Janesville witness was granted a divorce from Clarence Webb 63 of Janesville a former Albany resident. Her maiden name Violet Lathrop is restored. They married June 1944 in Madison and separated February 14 1950. Grounds cruelty with physical violence habitual drunkenness and non support.
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Copenhagen Cheese Prices Across Europe and Trade Talks
Rasmus Hansen reports on European cheese markets with slack demand for fancy cheese after a dip, a 10 day London dock strike disrupting trade, and Germany lifting export taxes while Belgium resists imports. Mediterranean sales slow in hot weather. Annecy tariff agreement boosts Danish exports, with Moscow prices showing cheese at $5.32 per pound and other foods priced sharply, as J L Kraft’s 75th birthday is celebrated in Chicago with a choral event.
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Annual spring concert and dairy notes span Chicago event
The Civic Opera House hosts an annual spring concert marking the jubilee of a historic group led by Kraft. The 65 member Choral Club includes Kraft family members from two Chicago cheese plants. Wisconsin Swiss market reports show weak demand and lower prices for most grades as grinders hold, with state brand at 48 to 53 cents. King Keator and Sam Parlett of Borden on the west coast visited Lakeshire Marty’s general manager Raymond R. Kubly. Early American dairy life notes women as primary managers. 1835 dairy records cite cows producing 200 pounds butter or 300–400 pounds cheese yearly, a standout 32,000 pounds by one New York man.
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Kraft Swiss workers beat Limburger lads in tight bowling match
A Kraft Swiss workers team and the Limburger lads faced off in a three game bowling contest. Limburger proved stronger than Swiss in strength but Swiss won by one pin in the final third game. Cheese from a herd of 78 cows yields 410 pounds per cow on average.
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Milwaukee man dies after March crash at intersection
Arthur Zim dars, 64, died Monday from injuries suffered March 17 when struck by an automobile at an intersection in Milwaukee.
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