Butter Shortage Sparks Gloomy Return to Primitive Habits
A Philadelphia observation notes long lines at Reading Terminal Market as 1,500 pounds of butter daily fail to meet demand, prompting talk of a producer consumer cooperative to break a black market. The piece mulls a drastic shift back to barter and handmade goods, warning of regulatory red tape stifling business.
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Philadelphia
Reading Terminal
New Jersey
Ap Understed Eye Producers Cooperative
Budget Slashing Faces Interior Department Cuts
The House appropriations committee backs a 50 percent budget cut for the Interior Department led by Jack Ponce, criticizing inefficiency and urging reforms under the new secretary to streamline agencies and curb waste. The editorial calls for parallel cuts across other vast bureaus to match the proposed savings.
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House Appropriations Committee
Jack Ponce
Harold L
Mothers and Daughters Banquet Draws 200 at Community Hall
About 200 attended the mother and daughter banquet sponsored by Baptist and Evangelical churches at Community hall. Miss arion Newman was toastmaster. Vivian Johnson toasted mothers and her mother Mrs Ira Johnson responded. The program featured solos by Mrs Ervin Goecks and the Stetler sisters, a comedy dialogue by Mrs Esther Larson and Mrs Harvey Andrews, and prayers by Mrs Peter Retzlaff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. N. Miller
Ladies of the Baptist and Evangelical
Community Hall
Mmes
William PF. Matzke
Ralph Bridge
Marvin Liedschlag
Zetta Bradley
Arion Newman
Vivian Johnson
Ira Johnson
Leroy Peterson
Robert Preston
C. J. Tingley
Wilmer Coates
Luther Rodenbaugh
Harry Ruhlmann
Sam Walter
Herbert Matzke
Joe Jones
Evelyn Wackendorf
Russell Carter
Bruce Helland
I. G. Newman
Myron Newman
Donald Albright
Donald Keen Ervin Matzke
Bernard Albright
Peter Retzlaff Jr
Franklin Siedschlag
Wesley Jordan
John Anderegg
W. E. Patton
Evansville
Harrison Grenzow
Yvonne Peterson
Ervin Goecks
Stetler Sisters
Walter Stettler
Esther Larson
Harvey Andrews
Peter Retzlaff
A Job for Jenny in War-Torn Seabury
In the Seabury kitchen Jenny confronts fear and gossip about Ede and the supposed affair with Ainslee. Steve presses for truth and loyalty as Jenny wrestles with love, guilt, and duty to Dick, Ede, and the war effort amid mounting tension and rumors.
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Jenny
Steve
Ede
Justice Hathaway
Mary Hathaway
Mary
Ainslee
Officials praise Ickes for efficient management
The passage notes many Americans, though not fond of ex Secretary Ickes, acknowledge he ran his department efficiently in Washington. It highlights a broad tolerance for his performance despite personal dislike.
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Ickes
Washington
Deaths and local notes from May 13 1936 edition
Interesting items list obituaries and local notices including the deaths of Mrs Henry J Roth and Mrs A H Partridge pneumonia in Albany Winslow postmaster Claude Thorp replacement Mrs John A Olsen death Blanchardville Harriet Proudfoot assistant librarian Fr Matt Baumgartner Green county native dies in Iowa 25 years ago entry notes D A Schoch death Holstein sale records Cumberland coal field unrest Harding troops potential patent grant for scaffold bracket.
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Henry J. Roth
A. H. Partridge
Albany
Hattie M
Claude Thorp
Winslow
John A. Olson
Blanchardville
Harriet Proudfoot
Matt Baumgartner
Green County
Iowa
D. A. Schoch
Orangeville
Cumberland Mountain
Harding
U. S
Carl Reichel
Ceilings Removed on Cheese Wrapping Supplies
The OPA suspended price ceilings effective May 13 on cheese bandages crinoline circles and press cloths used to wrap cheese. The items produced by seven Wisconsin manufacturers are deemed not an appreciable factor in cheese cost.
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Washington
OPA
Wisconsin
Evangelical church reelects officers at Milwaukee meeting
The annual meeting of the Evangelical church reelected Charles Smith as trustee Ed Lohr as building fund director Mrs Esther Larson as organist and Miss Dorothy Keen as assistant organist. Ben Miller was chosen lay delegate and Mrs Wm Meinert alternate delegate to the conference in Milwaukee May 15 19.
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The
Evangelical Church
Charles Smith
Ed Lohr
Esther Larson
Dorothy Keen
Ben Miller
Wm. Meinert
First Evangelical Church
Milwaukee
Local Social Notes Highlight Multiple Gatherings
Mrs Clarence Morton of Janesville attended a mother and daughter banquet with her mother Mrs Zetta Bradley. About 20 Baptist missionary aid members joined an all day meeting with Mrs Bessie New of Monroe. Various Monroe residents made social calls and hosted birthdays and engagements including Miss Leva Kramer of Rock Grove and the engagement to Joe Skhofield of Bridgeport Illinois.
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Clarence Morton
Janesville
Zetta Bradley
Baptist Missionary Aid
Bessie New
Monroe
E. T. Lahr
Clarence Paul
Nathan
Lester Zettle
Stavers
William F. Matzke
Arthur Hartwick
Edward Jordan
Marvey Andrews
Leva Kramer
Rock Grove
Joe Skhofield
Bridgeport
Til
Ervin Elmer
John Elmer
William Guerski
Robert Elmer
E. B. Lewis
Local Social Guests Share Meals And Celebrations
A series of small gatherings and visits are noted. The Francs and Madis on hosted by the Leland Boyer home, with Remmers and Albright families joining for dinner in Freeport and Beloit visits by Mrs. Gertrude Newman. The Schmerse household hosted John Kopp’s family visit. Verch family from Kenosha traveled to Juto. Mary Brankow marked her fifth birthday with friends at home.
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Frank Franc
Madison
Leland Boyer
Eric Remmers
Freeport
Guy Albright
Chester Albright
Gertrude Newman
Stella Haman
Beloit
John Kopp
William Schmerse
Monroe
Frank Verch
Kenosha
Juto
Mary Brankow
Clarence Brankow
Missing 3-Year-Old Penny Morehouse Recovered by Officers
Portland police locate Penny Morehouse on a bridge after she vanished with two officers attempting to tempt her with a badge and patrol car radio. She refused and was returned home by force to her father Patrolman E. S. Morehouse.
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Portland
Ore
Penny Morehouse
Penny
E. S. Morehouse
General Johnson Enlists For Three Year Army Hitch
Waukegan army recruiting station reports General Johnson, listed as a general by records, actually receives private pay after enlisting for a three year term. The unusual ranking appears to be a clerical irregularity in the enlistment notice.
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Wisconsin
U. S
Waukegan
General Johnson
Waukegan Army
Spring Grove club hosts hosts and hometown notices
Mrs. C. B. Atkinson chairs the Spring Grove club gathering. Paul Bellman, discharged from service in California, links with father W. J. Bellman in trucking and ice business after Great Lakes boat training and Camp Elliott duty. Various local notices include Behrens becoming post office clerk, Clayton Ross purchasing Clayton Hall, and Mother's Day program by Eastern Star.
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C. B. Atkinson
Spring Grove
Paul Bellman
San Pedro
Calif
W. J. Bellman
Great Lakes
Camp Elliott
San Diego
Los Angeles
Civil Service
Post Office
Arthur Klingbeil
Behrens
England
Clayton Ross
Clayton Hall
Leo Scheberle
Jolly Eight Club
Victor Olson
Truman Olin
Foster Parker
Chicago
Snuff use rises 20 percent in United States over decade
A ten year period shows a 20 percent increase in snuff consumption across the United States. Reports highlight shifting tobacco habits and consumer trends affecting health and markets.
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United States
Risser backs natural gas push to remove state levy
Wisconsin Senator Fred Risser argues for letting natural gas enter the state market without a levy. He contends gas avoids service interruptions claims are unfounded and coal shortages show the need to use gas on equal footing with other fuels. He notes his Progressive party status and predicts policy shifts in the next legislature.
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Madison
Wisconsin
Fred Risser
Risser
Progressive Party
Republican Party
Two Marine Sergeants To Seek Recruits In Monroe Area
Gunnery Sgt August J Petokas and S Sgt Howard J Anderson, former members of the Second Marine Division, will visit Monroe Tuesday from 9 am to 4 30 pm to enlist men ages 17 to 26. Discharged marines up to 32 may apply. They will explain enlistment options for aviation or general duty, with 2 3 or 4 year terms.
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Second Marine Division
Monroe
Marine Corps
August J. Petokas
Howard J. Anderson
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Deaconess Hospital
Brodhead
Donald L. Collins
Jimmy Hughes
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Good Samaritan Hospital
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Trico
Burkhard Auto Electric
Borden
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