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Newspaper
Monroe Evening Times
Location
Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
May 14, 1948
Page
2
The Associated Press asserts exclusive rights to republication of local newspaper content and AP dispatches. A directive from the board of directors dated April 30 1947 governs use and attribution of AP material.
The article notes widespread weather concerns as rainfall and late field work disrupt farming. It cites statistics suggesting this month is the worst season for farmers since 1935, with comparisons based on rainfall and delayed field preparation. The piece questions the reliability of seasonal norms and urges more confidence in the weatherman.
Detroit again centers the labor battle as the United Auto Workers threaten a long walkout against Chrysler Corp. A union kitty of 8 million dollars is aimed at preserving the strike. The UAW disputes Michigan labor law timing and asserts unresolved procedural questions amid ongoing tensions.
The piece argues Western detachment from the sensitive Arab dilemma, noting Jewish and Arab forces, the risk of a united Arab assault triggering a broader war, and calls for intensive armed-force action to settle Palestine via the United Nations rather than immediate conflict. It warns a world war in the near east could arise if hostilities surge ahead.
The last meeting of Mrs. John Ivey’s music discussion club will be held at 7 this evening in the Ivey home. Junior and senior high students will participate in piano sessions with participants including Jerry McGuire Barbara Boyd Marion Boynton Sandra Haworth Rose Naef Maine Share Ruthella Share Keith Beinwright Mary Skaalen Mark Rossing Margie Niffenegger Lela Ladwig Darlene Keel Nancy Cameron Marcia Levy Judith Holland Judith Seyler Evelyn Johnson Ruth Hartwig Sharon Patterson Carolyn Wood and Lee Gilbertson.
Ten years ago on May 14 1938 John Haldiman Jr of Jefferson township was seriously hurt when gored by a bull. Howard Teasdale of Darlington became principal of Green County Normal. Rev John Koch succeeded Rev O V Hehn as pastor of Clare and Slaver congregations. Adjutant General Joh M Immell named executive director of the new political party National Progressives of America.
Washington reports a party line split over admitting Europe’s homeless families and orphans. Senators McGrath and Hatch unveiled a substitute bill to 200000 displaced persons over two years, easing entry rules from the earlier 100000 cap. Wherry pressed if Republicans joined, McGrath said no.
Two stink bombs exploded inside the downtown Wisconsin theater as The Iron Curtain opened. Three pickets protested outside the venue while the Moscow and Daily Worker denounced the film about Soviet espionage activities in North America. Theater manager Arthur W. Stanisch said ventilation cleared the air with no major disruption.
Harriet Mann is ill at home but improves somewhat. Melbourne Miller visits his Lincoln, Nebraska in laws. Charles Stubbe travels from Monroe on Wednesday. Neil Swiggum hosts Mother’s Day gathering with Dohmetz, Swiggum and Devoe families from Monroe, Twin Grove, Lena, and surrounding households. Gerald, Virgil Swiggum accompany others to the event.
Valerie Larsen 48 was cleared of a two year old murder charge in a brief circuit court session. She had faced first degree murder allegations after her 10-year-old daughter Katherine Ann was found dead in a gas filled home on December 17, 1945. The case was dismissed after stipulations from her attorney and the district attorney.
Wilcox-Gay Corp. unveils the RECORDETTE a portable recording radio phone combo weighing under eighteen pounds. It records from microphone or radio to RECORDIO discs and plays 12 inch records with a superheterodyne radio. Priced at 89.95 dollars including a microphone the unit targets homes and offices for home and business recording. Sold exclusively at Hall's Radio Shop.
Monticello school musicians earned 17 first ratings four stars 12 second and one third at the Evansville festival. Voyagers Marianne and Virginia Elmer led solos while Raymond Schenk Willis Marty Edward Marty Jr and the double quartet also scored top honors. Other winners include Gene Lynn Edward Marty Jr Audrey Wichser and Joyce Peace with solo and ensemble wins. Mr and Mrs O W Weller directed the music program.
Merlyn Duerst of New Glarus and a Platteville State Teachers College graduate has been engaged as coach and high school teacher for Blanchardville for the 1948 49 school year. Hungary and Poland signed a five year economic pact in Budapest signaling regional cooperation.
A style show of old dresses and a centennial play at Sam Ball school in Sylvester township featured Miss Marie Neuenschwander and Mrs Martha Grossman. Pupils from Fairfield Jefferson and Wat son, with teachers and mothers, attended events and a music festival in Madison. Ball Ball. A clean up day and wiener roast will close the observances.
The Argus school in Monroe township began in early August with Mrs Ingra Jorgenson as teacher. Students, including Ruth, Gerald, Ralph and Nancy Brunner, LeRoy Rosla and Robert Rufer, Otto and Alois Mayer, Clyde, Dean and June Gilbertson, Barbara Kubly, Mary and Robert Riese, offered safety tips during a Janesville radio broadcast. Mothers day gifts were hot dish holders sewn from flour sacks. New Glarus eighth graders under Russ Monroe will present a program on Wisconsin historical facts on a Janesville radio show next week Thursday. A closing picnic and program occurred today at Decatur school. County supervisor Miss Pearl Engebretson attended with Mrs Emma Olson and Irene, the county supervising teacher. Supplies for district meetings in July were mailed from the county superintendent. There will be an election in each district and the next year’s budget will be set.
Local CIO united brewery workers will hold a regular meeting Sunday, officials said. They gave no comment on Tuesday's negotiating session aimed at ending the strike affecting six Milwaukee breweries.
Washington reports three railroad brotherhoods plan a future nationwide strike once government control ends. They will operate trains while control remains but vow to resume a strike when control is lifted unless a wage agreement is reached. Leaders seek a 30 percent wage rise, with a federal judge to rule on a restraining order.
In urging resilience, union officers reference the Toledo, Peoria and Western railroad as a precedent for pursuing the issue through to a decision. The remark underscores their determination to press the matter despite opposition and potential outcomes.
Miss Lucille Czarmowski a UC Berkeley physical education director on leave toured the United States researching folk music and dance in New Glarus with university book keeper Mrs Amy Bumstead accompanying her
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