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Newspaper
Monroe Evening Times
Location
Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
May 13, 1949
Page
2
Public notification outlines AP rights to local news, subscription rates for carriers and mail in Wisconsin and Stephenson counties, advance payments, and office hours for routine and after hours news calls. Includes contact numbers for inquiring subscribers and service.
The piece argues that public school progress depends on local interest and family support rather than federal cash alone. It cites Monroe’s above average system as an example of lasting momentum driven by community cooperation, parents, and taxpayers.
The president defends the United Nations while the Western alliance advances. He contrasts the veto plagued UN with the new Atlantic pact and calls for finding common ground to avert another world war, warning against abandoning efforts toward peace.
Rev. Kenneth Brice of the Evangelical United Brethren church in Janesville teams with Rev. Lawrence A. Brown of Bethel church for a two week evangelistic series titled A Faith To Live By. The meetings run May 16 to May 29 at 8 p.m. each evening except Saturdays with Brice directing music and Brown delivering sermons.
A compact retrospective recalling events from May 13 across years 1899 to 1939. It notes births and deaths, marriages, school examinations, lectures, and local civic notes including tax commentary, humane society talks, and local property changes and incidents.
Dr. Hu Shih, Chinese philosopher and diplomat, says American moral support matters more than the exact aid figure. He warns that China’s nationalist morale suffers from perceived American indifference and cites the Nanking collapse as fueled by such reports. He notes the Chinese communists are aligned with Moscow and quotes the party constitution.
Washington reports the government asks farmers to store the 1948 crop small grains for another year to ease potential storage tightness. The Agriculture Department offers 10 to 11.5 cents a bushel to hold wheat, eight cents for oats, and 10 cents for barley, as winter wheat moves toward market.
Milwaukee authorities from Milwaukee and Waukesha County will discuss all phases of the Cecelia Lemay disappearance at a next week meeting. The session follows Kraemer and Huepper’s recent Argentina trip to verify a report about six year old Homer Lemay's death, purportedly in 1921. Homer was Edmond Lemay’s son by a prior marriage. Mrs. Lemay has been missing since June 1948.
Marvin Grimslid placed on three years probation by Circuit Judge Arold Murphy for embezzling $2300 from the CIO Pioneer Labor Hall Association. He was ordered to make restitution during probation. Grimslid pled guilty to the charges.
A local quake shook Los Angeles early today waking residents but caused no apparent damage or injuries. The tremor appeared centered near the city with limited power and no aftershocks reported.
James Marlow reports that post Berlin blockade relief lifts hope for east west peace ahead of the May 23 Big Four talks. Russia warns against tricks as the West arms Europe while China and Greece see continued conflict. Israel joins the UN, amid a divided international scene and shifting power in Asia and Europe.
Milwaukee Democrat Leroy J. Simmons became the first Black person to preside over Wisconsin's legislature, relieving Speaker Alex Nicol after adjournment. Simmons, named to the assembly in 1944, was honored at a AFL CIO luncheon.
Boots and Saddles Club maps a June 12 trail ride and horse show. The next meeting is Thursday evening June 2 at the Marvin Malkow home in Decatur township.
Mortals and Immortals is theSunday theme across Christ Scientist churches. The lesson sermon uses First Corinthians and selections from the Bible and Science and Health. Services: Sunday 10 45 a m Sunday school 9 30 a m Wednesday 7 45 p m. library 1411 10th St open Wednesdays and Saturdays 2 4 p m.
The church will hold a worship service at 10 45 a m with sermon Something to Hold on To Rev Henry G Cooper minister Church school meets at 9 30 a m for instruction
Mt Olive Lutheran Wisconsin Synod holds divine service Sunday at 11 a m in the Episcopal chapel at 2019 10th Street Pastor Eldor Toepel leads the service.
Grace Lutheran schedules Sunday school at 9 30 a m and church service at 10 45 a m A mother and daughter tea at 3 p m ChristEn deavor youth rally at 2 30 p m at Immanuel Evangelical United Brethren church with Rev William Miller missionary to Iran Illinois Synod meet next week at Evanston with pastor and William Geigel as delegates Choir rehearsal Friday at 7 30 p m Rev Newell Mendenhall pastor
The church announces a Sunday service at 10 a.m. with the theme The Redeemed of the Lord Shall Return and Come with Singing unto Zion. Sunday school follows at 11 a.m. Evening service at 7 30 p.m. He Shall Build My City. An organ recital is set for Tuesday at 8 p.m. Wednesday service at 8 p.m. Ye are the Salt of the Earth.
Friday and Saturday 8 p m special meetings led by Rev William Miller missionary to Iran. Church school 9 30 a m worship 10 45 a m Miller to speak. Christian Endeavor rally at Immanuel church 2 30 to 8 30 p m. Choir practice 7 p m Thursday. Discussion on Christian faith and life Friday 7 30 p m in the pastor s study. Rev Dallas D Landrum pastor.
Monroe church schedules morning worship at 9:30 and 10:40 and will observe Stewardship Sunday with gifts dedication. The WSCS officers installation is led by the pastor with Mrs H F Cunningham and Mrs William Plate assisting. Pine Lake camp dedication in Westfield Wisconsin at 3:30 p m. Junior high youth fellowship at 4 p m Choir concert at South Wayne Methodist church. Annual Mothers and Daughters supper at 6:15 p m. Gleaners class meets 8 p m with Mrs Mildred Clayton 1922 10th Street Thursday Rev Ralph K Kofoed Browntown Rev Ralph K.
Kofoed pastor leads worship at 9 a m with sermon The Secret of Stewardship. Grgr Gratiot Lamont South Wayne and Woodford hold Sunday school and worship sessions from 9 to 11 am. WSCS officers to be installed Sunday May 22 with services at 10 and 11 am.
St John s Evangelical Church lists Cantate Sunday worship at 10 45 a m and school at 9 30 a m Regional Youth Fellowship rally at Monticello starting 10 40 a m Church council meets Monday at 8 p m Mission Study class Wednesday 7 45 p m South Wisconsin Synod meeting at Kewaskum May 18 19 Rev Paul C Kehle pastor
Sunday school and confirmation at 10 50. Spring youth rally at 2 30 with pot luck at 6. Christian Endeavor rally at 7 30 with Rev William Miller of Iran. Wisconsin conference sessions in Neenah all week. Bethel new. Lawrence A Brown pastor. Sunday school 10 worship 11 no evening service. Evangelistic services nightly next week except Saturday led by Rev Kenneth Palne and A Brown. Monticello Rev Lawrence A Brown pastor worship 9 45. Fairfield Rev Clarence E B Kimmel pastor sermon Carry Faith Sunday school 9 30.
A memorial service and the Lord's Supper will be observed at 2 30 p m led by Rev Leonard Bertelson at Christian Twin Grove Church. The notice notes a religious gathering with remembrance and communion.
Clarno Worship at 10 a.m. and Sunday school 11 a.m. will lead devotions for May Fellowship day with Rev. Homer Retzlaff. Staver has no services. Monticello Zwingli holds Sunday school 9:30 a.m. Spring rally 10:40 a.m. Youth Fellowship at 2 p.m. Junior and Children's choirs at 1 and 2 p.m. Tomorrow's jeu etc at 1 p.m. in the church. South
A Sunday gathering in Brownstown follows a church service with local residents Paels and Warm Wora oe meeting at 10 38. The brief notice notes a community assembly after the service.
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