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Newspaper
Monroe Evening Times
Location
Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
May 15, 1948
Page
2
Editorial salutes Virgil Berg William Lope Beth Monroe for FFA recognition. They are noted for dairy herd improvement and sustained farming activity. The piece lauds their community impact and hopes to keep Monroe area in agriculture leadership.
The article argues against horn overuse and urges skirting the siren call by quieter, safer driving. It notes horns have safety value but should not substitute courteous, calm behavior on the road. It suggests braking gently as a kinder alternative to aggressive horn use.
The piece criticizes Amneson’s governor for calling National Guard troops during strike disorders in Newport and South St Paul. It questions striking workers’ rationale for the Newport plant job raid and condemns jungle era tactics. Both sides fail to heed reason, with hostage confrontations pushing limits.
The article outlines a four year lease stake on the White House as Truman sends a message to a Senate committee led by Republicans. Proposals include price support reforms and a revised parity formula aimed at a modern practical farm policy, with both parties courting agricultural voters across 13 states.
May 15, 1938 report notes Rev John Herrmann supply pastor at St John’s Evangelical Church since death of Rev Alfred Schuh, dies unexpectedly of heart attack. Ruth Timm and Carl Jensen apply for marriage license. four townships vote grasshopper control funds. Ervin Goecks assigned to duty on U S S Northampton in Pacific.
A humorous critique of conventions. The piece traces recurring patterns: ritual agendas, stale resolutions, and predictable endings. It notes how delegates drift to petty rivalries, retirement after meetings, and the lure of vacations paid by bosses. Anecdotes of Albuquerque and Chillicothe delegates illustrate social dynamics and travel costs.
The annual poppy sale by the Zilmer-Riley American Legion post and auxiliary will be held Saturday May 22. Gov Rennebohm proclaimed May 29 Wisconsin statehood day prompting the date change. The sale will be run by the Legion auxiliary with Monroe Girl Scout troops assisting and quarters arranged for the event.
In postwar Berlin divided into four sectors Russian American British and French, couples face housing and ration card hurdles. A German couple's case described by Der Tag shows how differing occupation policies strain romance and living arrangements amid shortages and political friction.
New York America faces a question about postwar production efficiency. Despite massive plant investments and a record labor force, output gains lag behind costs. Labor argues productivity is down due to aging workers and fewer young bricklayers. Apprentice numbers rise 600 in bricklaying. overall building trades apprentices up 80 percent in 18 months. Feeder bedding and make-work rules are blamed by management though unions deny targeted slowdowns.
A long list of relatives and friends from Aberdeen S D Humboldt Ind Madison Lancaster Evansville Be loit Zenda Genoa City Freeport and Chicago visited and stayed with local families for the weekend and to attend the funeral of Mrs Kate Stewart. Other notes mention Miss Gladys Zimrich and Miss Nettie Smith ill with health issues and prewar church spending trends for new buildings.
Numerous Monticello and surrounding area residents hosted and attended a series of Mother’s Day and weekend gatherings. Families from Madison Monroe New Glarus Elgin and Monroe joined the Blums Beckers and Schulers for meals and visits at homes in Blanchardville Madison and Monticello.
South Wayne residents hosted visitors over the weekend, while several families announced births and attended services. Nellie Robbins’s relatives traveled from Battle Lake for her funeral. Baraboo and Monroe couples reported births and family gatherings. A note mentions Mrs. Edward A. Chapman’s granddaughter born April 27, and a historical fact describes 12th century Persians inscribing prayers on clay walls.
A family tale centers on Sandy and his dog Skipper mushroom hunting with Dad as they explore woods filled with birds and flowers. Sandy’s enthusiasm clashes with caution as he tries to help, while a wormy mushroom mishap prompts a playful night back home with a lighthearted mix of preparation and birthday notices.
Marilyn Hanson of Viroqua received the Nellie Kedzie Jones home economics scholarship from the University of Wisconsin. Editor of her high school yearbook, active in 4-H and Girl Scout club work, she earned the award for activities character and scholastic effort. The grant honours Mrs Jones pioneering work in home economics extension.
Chester G. Roberts Milwaukee insurance man announces candidacy for state treasurer on the Republican ticket. He ran for the same office in 1940, finishing second in the primary against incumbent John M. Smith who was reelected. Roberts is a past chairman of the Milwaukee county young Republican club.
New members Burnett Carlsonay of Browntown route 1 on June 3, 1947 and Larry Robert Wuetrich of route 1 on June 7, 1947 are recorded in local notices. The brief items list addresses and dates for the new members added to the community roster.
Browntown 4 H Club held its third meeting at Community Hall with safety speeches featured. Speakers included Nancy Aitchison Elaine Moe Eugene Golackson Lydia Welsh and Ruth Foulker. Miss Welsh and Ila Probst were named delegates to the district camp at Prairie du Chien. Kenneth Chapin led the 4 H pledge. Roll call cited a Wisconsin fact. A June 10 roller skating party was planned. about 45 members and parents attended. The next meeting is set for June 18 at Community Hall with Elaine Moe leading roll call and the pledge.
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