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Newspaper
Monroe Evening Times
Location
Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
May 13, 1948
Page
2
A Board of Directors order dated April 30, 1947 restricts the use and republication of all local news from this newspaper and all AP dispatches. The notice emphasizes exclusive rights for the publication content.
The city will appoint Z A Gorder as superintendent to assume duties of George Schneid, signaling a coordinated public works plan. The move aims to merge city and water department forces, expediting utility repairs and square repaving as the city expands water capacity to meet growing demand.
Route 59 is set for relocation and resurfacing to remove hazardous curves and smooth the highway. Albany fears the current road hazards and dim future visits, but officials promise modern reengineering and faster completion as motorists pay taxes for better state highways.
The article argues for limits on school band participation in outside events, noting lack of a community band and the burden on students. It suggests forming a municipal band with out of school youths and adults, arguing Monroe could rival similar towns if a leader sparks the idea.
The Wisconsin health department notes state leadership in milk but questions why local children drink less milk at home while production is high. Much milk is processed or shipped out of state, and officials urge not neglecting the home market while continuing commercial export.
The article reports that Reverend Strum will depart Yellowstone church, with local confirmation of his exit and notes on the transition for the congregation and community.
A retrospective column recalls deaths of Kathryn Grimm and Mrs. Fred Crooks aged 78 and 33, plus accidents, public appointments, and a new post office bill. Other items include rural school lighting deficiencies, a highway committee chair election, and minor local events from 1938.
Four new recruits signed for Co. K in May drive begun May 1. The weapons platoon led by Sgt. Leslie Schwitz holds 2 credits, while first and second platoons under T/Sgt. Glenn Kubly and E. Sgt. Forrest Kubly have 1 recruit each. Examinations soon. aim to win and be feted. Training sessions cover Browning automatic functions and military courtesy. Cpt. Dwight Bump overseeing recruit training. Supply room reorganized under S/Sgt. Hilton Kirschner and Schwitz. GI bugle taps by Pvt. Eugene Schmidt. NCO school held Monday. Cooperation sought from employers for July encampment. Memorial Day firing squads planned for Greenwood Cemetery, Monroe, and Juda.
Mrs. Ruf, born May 13, 1860, is ill at her Monroe home at 2524 10th Street while marking her 88th birthday. The former Mary Ruf is the widow of Carl F. Ruf, a cigar maker who died in May 1929. She has five children: Paul, Alis, Max, Mrs. Herbert H. Clark, and Mrs. Victor Ellingson, all connected to Monroe business.
The Cub staff names co editors for 1948 49 Nan ci Moldenhauer and Barbara Stauffacher with retiring editors Mary Ellen Burkhar and Betty Klemm. The list covers associate editors feature editors news editors sports editors and other staffers including names of assistants reporters and artists detailing readiness for next year.
Sybil Blumer and Marilyn Kubly, news reporters, Charles Farmer and Bill Schmitz, sports reporters, Elizabeth Keel, advertising manager, Marlene Weiss, Elaine Zolle, JoAnne Kurth, Pat Willbor, Dorothy Leopold and Doris Jacobson, advertising staff. Miss Kathryn Olthafer is the faculty advisor.
The American Motorcycle Association has granted sanction for the annual hill climb to be held August 8 near Browntown. Improvements on the hill aim to boost speed, likely increasing excitement and risk. Last year 36 entries, with several later classified for the national championship climb in California. A local rider is among participants.
A terse promotional tease claims a new treatment can kill athletes foot germs in one hour. The copy along with a 35c back offer hints at a marketing gimmick designed to attract readers with rapid results and a bold claim.
Plans to compete this year are noted as the Monroe club receives a safety award banner for mileage with a very low accident rate. The club president Fred Rudhti is on vacation in California.
Duncnaravine James special reports Blanchardville's fire department purchased a new fire truck for 7500 dollars. The vehicle and equipment are being assembled at a Chicago plant with 2400 dollars already in funds. The remainder will be financed through 10 year service subscriptions by farmers at fifty dollars each.
Fragmentary text mentions naming and potential law implications but provides no actionable event, persons, places, or organizations to summarize into a coherent news item. The readable bits do not establish a verifiable incident or outcome.
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