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Newspaper
Monroe Evening Times
Location
Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
May 11, 1948
Page
2
The towns of Monroe and New Glarus impressed by hospitality shown to a Swiss business tour of 1948. Seventeen men and three women received warm greetings in English and Swiss tongue, with hosts ensuring guests enjoyed their stay. Communities hope Swiss friends carry back memories and extend future latchstring hospitality.
The Double-Dare Days rowerry notes the railway workers called off a strike after Presidentially seized roads and a federal court injunction halted the walkout. John L. Lewis faces a chastened outlook on the muddled labor machinery as talks pause, urging modernization to prevent public injury from future deadlocks.
Delegates from twenty eight European nations began steps toward a federation of states in Europe and the inclusion of Germany in a united Europe. The plan, inspired by Aristide Briand, aims to replace alliances with a single family of nations and to counter communism through a broader political, economic federation.
Leys famed apple orchards bloom three weeks earlier than the usual season, signaling an unusual early spring. The early blossoms could affect harvest timing and regional fruit outlook for local growers and markets.
John C. Chadwick, from Edmonton, tours Monroe area and voices strong interest in opportunities across northwestern Canada. Andrew Tschudy of Jefferson recovers from pneumonia. Emmett Connery advertises wool fluff rugs from old ingrain carpets.
Pilots and aircraft owners gathered at Badger Flying Service field to hear Howard Morey recount his two 195 Cessnas flight with a companion from Oshkosh to Sao Paulo Brazil and return by airliner. They reported ideal conditions apart from the Wichita to Miami leg and noted coastal routing with multiple cross country hops and local visits.
PTA general meeting postponed due to conflicts. Wisconsin Idea Theater Conference will be held June 10-12 at University of Wisconsin. Lawrence College players from Appleton present the drama You Touched Me.
Parents of Pfc. Howard Earl Penniston receive word his body is returning to the United States. Penniston, Argyle's first World War II casualty, died April 4, 1943 at El Guettar North Africa and was posthumously awarded the Purple Heart. He enlisted January 15, 1942 in Beloit.
The Wisconsin centennial plan launches a Nordic friendship fleet sponsored by the state manufacturers' association and centennial committee. The Ornefjell departs Milwaukee May 27, reaches Oslo June 18, and returns with immigrant families by August 7 for the centennial opening. A second ship, Tennefjell, sails to Denmark, with two more vessels planned for Sweden and Baltic ports.
Boston is indicated as the hub where nearly 19,000 Methodists pledged to oppose war and seek peace between the United States and the Soviet Union. The peace stance was adopted as church law after a 12 day quadrennial conference, with broad support and few dissenters. The assembly also created a commission to explore proposals for a Protestant union, with Episcopal and United Brethren churches already showing overtures.
Elmhurst college honors day awarded standout sophomore Paul Achtemeier who received a junior-year ranking scholarship for the coming year and awards for radio work at the college station and for theater production. He is the son of Rev and Mrs A R Achtemeier of the Zwingli church. The Achtemeier and Lynn families attended the event as Melvin Lynn Jr. also studies at Elmhurst.
Ben B Byers from Freeport stops at a Clarno cheese factory after winter in Florida to stock up for home luncheons. He recalls his Wisconsin roots, mentioning a grandfather who settled there in 1836 and the DeHaven farm near the Monroe to Freeport road just north of the state line.
Madison physician Dr. L. K. Everson, 33, was sentenced by Judge Patrick T. Stone to six months in federal penitentiary for illegal handling of narcotics. He must serve two years probation, surrender his license for two and a half years, and repay $1,500 to a Madison woman for alleged narcotics overcharges. Everson pled guilty April 20 to three charges including mailing narcotics, improper records, and issuing prescriptions under false names.
The South School PTA plans a children s party at 7 30 Thursday night in the school. The program includes two movies Tina a Girl in Mexico and Adventures of Bunny Rabbit with a treat for the children. Both children and parents are invited.
Students from Town State College Ames accompanied by E F Goss W S Rosenberg and Dr F E Nelson visit Kraft Foods storage Monroe Center factory and nearby dairy farms over the weekend They are served a dutch lunch at the Kraft warehouse before leaving Kraft plant employees attend a farewell party for Wilbur Morris plant manager who resigns after 15 years and heads west Milk price announcements for April in the Chicago marketing area set class I at 4.707 per hundredweight with variations by class and adjustments from March figures reflecting changes in the basic formula price
John Fluckiger Jr of Fitchburg elected at large on the Dane county Supervisors committee. Parity price for butterfat April 15 set by USDA at 64.8 cents. Butterfat prices and tests show March to April declines, while actual butterfat price averages rise to 84.9 cents per pound. Farm pay for milk used in cheese averaged $3.95 per cwt in March, down 8 percent from February. Cheese demand, especially small styles, remains strong per Dairy Products Marketing Association in Chicago. Cheddar quotations expected in the coming month.
Evelyn Drake of Monroe will preside at the third annual Epsilon Sigma sorority convention this weekend. State secretary treasurer is Miss Helen Klassy. Monroe delegates include Mrs. William Kugler and Miss Lois Fritsch, with other attendees Misses Doris Kueng Marcella Kammerode and Ruth Hanson. The group leaves Friday evening. a formal banquet and dance are scheduled for Saturday. A business session is set for Sunday morning followed by brunch at 11. Baghdad Basra and Mosul are listed as Iraq’s chief cities.
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