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Newspaper
Monroe Evening Times
Location
Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
May 13, 1950
Page
2
Washington reports a light hearted Swiss cheese promotion between Wisconsin and Ohio slated for next week. More than five hundred members of Congress will partake, enjoying a Swiss atmosphere as the event aims to boost public interest in Swiss cheese despite political tensions.
The piece argues that Mothers hold the family together and deserves more than a sentimental once a year salute. It defends maternal influence as essential to civilization and warns against overcommercializing the occasion. The author suggests extending understanding of the debt to mothers beyond mere tradition.
The article notes a bipartisan Senate rejection of the administration’s drive to reorganize the NLRB and allied offices, citing motives of retaliation against Taft Hartley opponents and broader resistance to centralized federal power. It contrasts Truman’s clashes with the 81st Congress while describing Continental Marines attire of green and red insignia.
Ten years ago the United States signaled readiness to join American republics in a joint declaration against Germany over invasions of Holland Belgium and Luxembourg. A 35th anniversary for Cadiz couple William and Mrs Lueck was celebrated by relatives. Argyle farmer William Chandler suffered a broken leg in a runaway accident.
A convention wrap describes after-hours crowds and backslapping as peers depart. The writer recalls meeting the Duke of Windsor, jokes with colleagues, and notes the week’s strangest newsprint idea and the habit of not staying over after events end.
The public service commission granted Wisconsin River Power Co. one more year to clear standing timber in the Petenwell Jam reservoir area flooded by the dam. A deadline of April 1, 1951, was set. Residents reportedly did not object to the extension. The case followed controversy and a legislative inquiry into the dam area.
Parker Pen Co announced a drop in net income for the year ended February 28. President Kenneth Parker said earnings totaled 1,541,161 dollars or 4.14 a share, down from 2,100,082 dollars or 5.64 a share the prior year. Results cover the company and Canadian subsidiary, with English profits excluded due to London transfer restrictions. a devalued Canadian currency caused a 131,286 dollar loss, reduced to 44,309 by prior reserves.
Sipha Horne received a cablegram from Narvik Norway announcing the death of her sister Mrs Alvide Jarkoey The Jarkoey family suffered destruction of their home and personal possessions during the war and survived losses but continued to endure hardship.
A Pan American unit plans a global hotel build out to please rising American travelers. The International Hotels Corp will spend about 100 million dollars over six years, starting with Belem, Santiago, and Barranquilla, plus new hotels in Montevideo Caracas Maracaibo and more in construction. Plans include Tokyo Istanbul and other regions as demand grows.
Marcus as commissioner of the Wisconsin motor vehicle department urged a regional AAMA session to back a two plate licensing system. Lt. C F Van Blankensteyn of Michigan state police pushed for the measure, and delegates voted eight to two in favor of urging legislatures to require two plates.
James Knott a 24 year old Waterford man was buried up to his shoulders when trench walls gave way during sewer project on Milwaukee far northwest side. Firemen and police freed him in about 20 minutes using a large can to shield him from clay before he was taken to County Emergency Hospital with injuries not believed serious.
Capt James J. Janasky an air force recruiting officer and his wife Mary were bound over to circuit court on charges of setting fire to their rented Dunn County home to collect insurance. Bond set at 2000 each by Judge Carl Peterson after a preliminary hearing. The Janaskys’ house burned January 11. Deputy Fire Marshal William C. Rohan testified that clothing found among the ruins appeared oil saturated.
The state invites bids on the University of Wisconsin library project costing 3.5 million dollars, the largest single construction since the capitol was built about 50 years ago.
A list of names and addresses appears beside a narrative about Joey at school. A country scene frames a classroom moment where a teacher cautions focus, a boy eyed outdoors, and his mother’s gentle disappointment turns to pride as he brings violets to her, ending with a tender moment labeled UNCLE HAPPY.
List of new members with names addresses and dates from 1939 to 1950 plus a note that detachments of U S Marines joined Commodore Perry's expedition to Japan opening the Mikado realm to commerce in 1853 to 1854.
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