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Newspaper
Monroe Evening Times
Location
Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
May 20, 1949
Page
2
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Angry senators grilled Atomic Energy Commission leaders over alleged communist influence in AEC activities and a student fellowship. The piece argues that secrecy and distrust harm atomic research and calls for investigations to stay out of hearings to preserve momentum.
The CIO inner circle advocates cutting prices and raising wages to restore purchasing power amid unemployment. Management must determine execution while the CIO cites high costs and profits as causes. A major CIO union is striking a manufacturer cutting prices and seeking cost reductions. The Washington meeting ended with lingering calls for a fourth wage increase.
The piece notes Roosevelt Democrats welcome the name Franklin Roosevelt back into party ranks. It argues the voters’ “magic” helped the party for 12 years and could aid eastern elections yet warns that detached electors may doubt the magic. It also suggests Franklin Jr. as a congressman could aid in quelling House rebellions.
Harry McCulley of 3002 9th Street was convicted of driving while intoxicated and fined 60 dollars plus costs. A 90 day wait for a license was ordered under a new law, with the license turned over to Judge Harold J. Lamboley. State witnesses did not need to appear as a plea of nolo was entered.
Construction has begun on new central office buildings for the Wisconsin Telephone Co. at Shullsburg Gratiot and Wiota. The fire proof reinforced concrete and brick structures will house dial type central office equipment, with installation expected this summer.
A thirty six mile sea tunnel project to connect Great Britain with the European continent was planned. Peter E. Peterson died at Browntown. Special half dollars commemorating the Huguenot Waloon Tercentenary arrived, selling for one dollar. Governor Blaine ordered drastic curtailment of highway construction costs until the farm mood period passes.
As the 1948-49 term ends, Monroe high school outlines next year’s activities. Carol Schindler and Sybil Blumer named co editors of the high school Bulletin with Jane Anderson as assistant editor. Mary Ann Huber and Mildred Cotherman assign news.
Joan Barmore received the Arion National musical society award medal at the Orangeville band concert welcoming the new purple and gold capes. She is a senior active in music, band member, and glee club accompanist. Band pins went to Rose Tobler Joyce Fiene Joan Barmore and Robert Reeser. Thomas Kiburz directs the band. the glee club, led by Mrs. Ford Zartman, performed several selections.
Harry Hoff man of Fort Atkinson was re elected president of the Wisconsin Upper Michigan Fuel Dealers Association yesterday in Milwaukee.
Gov signs a school age bill barring first grade admission before age six by December 1. Also allows hunting in Oneida county American Legion state park. Other measures require railroad track cars to have lights, let retired teachers withdraw up to 1000 dollars, define chiropody with a d.s.c. degree, and remove tax stamps on wine under 21 percent alcohol.
St John’s Evangelical and Reformed observes Rural life Sunday with 4-H clubs as guests. Sunday school at 9 30 a m worship at 10 45 a m. Young Youth Fellowships meet at 3 45 p m to visit New Glarus woods with Swiss Reformed youths. Sunday school teachers meeting May 27 at 6 30 p m. Rev P A Kehle pastor.
The building committee meets in the pastor's study at 7 30 tonight. Faith and life discussion group postponed. Church school at 9 30 a m worship at 10 45 a m sermon all out for Christ junior westminster fellowship 6 30 p m evening service 8 00 p m song service and message a Christian vocation women's society meets 8 p m Tuesday session meeting 7 30 p m Wednesday pastor's study choir practice 7 p m Thursday next Friday faith and life discussion 7 30 p m Rev Dallas D Landard pastor.
The Assembly of God Church at 1208 12th Street announces a summer schedule with services on Sundays. Details on times and activities are forthcoming.
The notice lists a school event at 100 a.m. and church services with an 11 a.m. start and an 8 p.m. evening service led by Rev. Lyle E. Curtis.
Sunday schedules list Immanuel Bethel Monticello New Glarus and Fairfield churches led by Rev. Lawrence A. Brown and Rev. Clarence E. Kimmel. Services include Sunday school worship evangelistic meetings and a May 30 to June 10 Vacation Bible school from 1 30 to 4 p m.
Gratiet Lamont South Wayne and Woodford churches list pastor Rev. George E. Kelsey. Sunday schools at Gratiet 9 a.m Lamont 10 a.m South Wayne 10 a.m Woodford 10:30 a.m. worship times 8 p.m Thursday films show Pine Lake camp and missionaries.
St Andrew's Episcopal Church holds a school at 9 a m followed by a Rogation day procession and blessing of the grounds and the holy eucharist at 9 30 a m Rev Lindsay O Duvall leads the services.
Christian Science churches announce Soul and Body as the subject for the Sunday lesson with readings from Matthews Bible and Science and Health. Services begin at 10 45 a m with Sunday school for under 20 at 9 30 a m and Wednesday services follow.
A daytime testimony meeting is set for 7 45 p m at the church. The library at 1411 10th Street opens Wednesdays and Saturdays from 2 to 4 p m.
The Beloit pastor Rev Otto Diebel leads a 10 am service with a sermon Veil of the Flesh. Sunday school follows at 11 am and an evening service at 7 30 pm with a sermon Whom Do Men Say that I the Son of Man Am. A midweek service Thursday at 8 pm features This Same Jesus shall so come in like manner that Ye have seen Him go into Heaven.
Grace Lutheran outlines Sunday activities with a 9 30 a m Sunday school 10 45 a m church service an aid society meeting at 2 p m Friday a choir rehearsal Friday 7 30 p m and an ushers meeting tomorrow 7 30 p m Rev Newell Mendenhall is the pastor.
Hugo Leaming, former history instructor at the American University of Beirut, will preach at 10 45 a m while Rev Henry G Cooper attends the American Unitarian Association meeting in Boston. The sermon title is 1949 David or Solomon.
A service is set for 10 a.m. with Sunday school at 10 45 a.m. Rev Roy Berg is the pastor.
The Christian Twin Grove church holds the Lords Supper at 2 30 p.m. with a sermon titled The Four Greatest Fools led by Rev Leonora Bertelson pastor.
New church building for Mt Olive Lutheran Wisconsin Synod rises at the corner of 9th Street and 13th, marking a religious expansion in the area. Community members anticipate services and gatherings as construction proceeds.
Ave nue hosts dedicatory services at 10 00 a m and 2 30 p m on Ascension Day May 26 with divine service at 8 p m led by Rev Eldor A Toepel.
The Brown town Peace Evangelical church led by Pastor J. L. Haack holds Sunday school at 9 30 a m and a day of prayer for missions service at 10 30 a m. The service will be sung and conducted by the Women s Guild.
Clarno says no services Sunday as minister attends conference. Young Adult Groups meet Friday at 8 15 p m at the church with the entire congregation for a shower on the Polish family followed by a potluck supper. Staver family Church also reports no services led by Rev Homer Retzlaff.
Swiss Evangelical church in New Glarus schedules Sunday school at 9 30 a m worship at 10 45 a m. Choir practice set for 8 p m Tuesday with service details not listed.
Zwings church announces Sunday worship at 10:40 a.m. with a 9:30 a.m. Sunday school. No children's choir this Saturday afternoon. Junior choir rehearsals listed for Saturday.
At 1 p m in the parish confirmation class Saturday at 1 p m in the church Washington Reformed Worship at 9 a m Sunday school at 9 45 a m
New Glarus Eastern Star chapter held an inspection Tuesday with a dinner at the Zwingli house for 65 attendees. The Aid society served. One hundred members attended the inspection led by Mrs. Vivian Blum of Monroe, associate grand matron, with guests from surrounding communities.
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