This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 13 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Monroe Evening Times
Location
Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
May 16, 1946
Page
2
Reports from Milwaukee describe widespread plywood and lumber evasion under OPA ceilings. Traders use hidden charges and fake grades, with mills and retailers complicating deliveries to extract extra payments.
Jenny Newton resists a marriage proposal from Mr. Hathaway while clashing with Gram over propriety. Justice Hathaway remains in her orbit as she navigates love, work, and family expectations, with Ede's unspoken worries adding to the tense domestic drama.
Death claimed Miss Alice Tyler at Winslow on May 16 1936 as listed in the Evening Times files. Other notes record Miss Lois Brough ton and William C. McCarter exchanging nuptial vows at Brodhead and Miss Margaret Kohli chairing Madison sports field day.
Elmer Caesar 56 former Waukesha court clerk placed on three years probation after pleading guilty to embezzling 3304 dollars from court funds eleven years ago. Caesar surrendered in New York City last month. A brother and sister made restitution for the funds.
Ira A. Gilmore aged 39 and his wife Sybil 27 from Los Angeles have devised a solution to the housing problem that has persisted since last October when the war began and both joined the army. The brief notice notes their record as a wartime couple finding a method to address living needs during service.
Seattle bartender Omar C Bjornlie gambles with nickels to test gratitude, leaving nickels in parking meters with notes asking for gratitude by mail. So far only one reply arrived, a grateful person sent a quarter instead of cash.
In a wartime notice from Denver Buckley Field the post chaplain’s office names a private Saint Peter, with the public relations office countering by introducing Pvt Frank Sinatra and Pvt.
Fragmentary text mentions Tommy Dorsey Pvt Id Lloyd and Pvt James Byrnes as basic trainees plus Lou Bou dreau not on Buckley’s team and Pvt Lloyd Douglas. It notes a hospital advert and a surprise gift of equipment from S G Fitzpatrick, Fisher’s roommate, with Sergeant Chronic referenced in a newspaper.
Brainerd, Minn. George Fisher, a local newspaperman and fishing enthusiast, could not locate a rod and reel to finish his tackle. He then inserted a blind classified ad seeking gear.(note: OCR punctuation kept as in source)
A Hammond newspaper received a classified notice from an East Chicago resident accusing Democrats of housing delays. The writer threatens to vote Republican if an apartment is not obtained soon. The message reflects local political tension and housing concerns.
A historical note states that the king of England is not allowed to enter the house of commons. The rule underscores the constitutional separation between monarch and legislative chamber.
New summer outfits fill the Dixie Frock Shop with slacks shorts and tees from Koret Bobbie Brooks and plain color tees. Sizes 12 to 20 ensure a fit for many shoppers. Also featured are quality shoes and repair services at Tread Rite and a selection of curtains at Ett er s with varied finishes and prices. The note ends with a homespun remark on seasonal length of days.
Guidance on buying graduation gifts and summer clothes. Baker Book Store highlights books, stationery, gift items, and wrapping ideas. Leader Store offers children’s wear, play clothes, and spring outfits in pastel colors and plaids. Also mentions Air Mail anniversary and Kentucky Derby anniversary with a school year note and a Beta Rho Tri-Hi-Y music program proceeds for Red Cross.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.