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Newspaper
Monroe Evening Times
Location
Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
May 26, 1948
Page
2
An archival notice states by order of the board of directors on April 30 1947 editorial directions and republication rights for local news content attributed to the Associated Press branding and patchwork.
Monroe high school's senior class enters graduation week with 107 graduates facing commencement. Norman Coates Webster, college professor and lecturer, will deliver a concluding message at Thursday night exercises. The piece urges graduates to heed mature counsel as they enter a world still unsettled and uncertain.
Charles F. Brannan becomes secretary of agriculture succeeding Clinton P. Anderson who resigns to run for senator from New Mexico. Brannan has served as assistant secretary since 1944 and helped prepare the department’s long range farm program. The appointment reflects political timing with an election near. The farming population welcomes the move as agriculture gains high-level attention.
A Friday evening meeting of the Mother's Day committee at Mrs. Otto Folgate's home approved donations totaling 31 dollars 7 cents to local causes. The $15 to the cancer research act and $15 to the polio fund were allocated by a general committee including Mrs. Otto Folgate, Mrs. Bolgate, Mrs. Jarne, Mrs. Keister, Miles Barr, Mrs. Schultz, and Richard.
Rep. John W. Byrnes of Wisconsin said he will seek re election next fall. He stated he entered the race early to give the people a full discussion of the issues of the day.
Ten years ago on May 26 1938 a farmhouse fire destroyed a Robert Braun farm in Washington. Miss Ronatta Kamps wed Charles Pinkham. Mrs Kermit Thompson died of pneumonia in Blanchardville aged 31. Arthur and J B Searles found about 10000 dimes in a Brodhead basement. John Niederhauser Monti tavern keeper died at Black River Falls.
Lockers are being set up on the armory south balcony for the medical unit. Downstairs locker reorganization adds storage for Co. K guards due to higher enlistments. NCO school met Monday. Co. K plans a Centennial parade march at Madison with about 30 men departing at 8 am. Firing squad practice and cemetery honors Sunday. Memorial day services Monday involve Sgt Coplien and squad. May recruit drive shows a 4-2-2 lead by Sgt Schwartz's weapons platoon. War.
Production in Wisconsin slumped this year with no sugar made and about 48 000 gallons of sirup produced, according to reports from producers compiled by the federal crop reporting service.
On the Carl Frederickson farm near Athlestane a cow charged Mrs. Frederickson injuring her leg. A small farm dog held the enraged animal at bay with barking allowing her to pull to safety on a rockpile before her husband found her hours later.
Two Chicago men accused of hijacking the C. S. Pierce Music Co. truck from Brodhead were ordered held for trial June 1 in Janesville municipal court. They face charges of theft a money bag containing 12.55, burglary tools theft of a truck and petit larceny in connection with an earlier Janesville hijacking. They are held in Rock County jail on $5,100 bonds each.
George W. Armstrong chief of the Green County highway police department urged motorists to stay off joy rides, use side roads, and drive safely this Memorial Day weekend. He advised against late drives, obeying signs, and keeping vehicles in good condition while pedestrians should walk facing traffic. A piano duet and a school band were noted as part of local commemorations in Madison.
Blanchardville students earned top honors with the girls triple trio taking first in class A at the state music tournament in Madison. Charlotte Kleven won class A vocal solo in second division. Ruth Ann Hendrickson and Susan Barber earned class B piano duet recognition. Kleven’s class A cornet solo placed third.
The University of Wisconsin Alumni Association awards ten cash grants of 100 dollars each to four seniors and six juniors. Winners were chosen from 26 nominees based on scholarship and notable activities.
Seniors Barbara Berge Madison Richard Lew Eau Claire Glenn Miller Wauwatosa and Joan Zeldes Galesburg IL receive life memberships in the alumni association worth $100 each. Juniors Elizabeth Adams Solon IA Richard Ausbourne Badger Paul Broland Mt Horeb Karna Cichowski La Crosse Jean Kanable Richland Center and Carl Kielisch Milwaukee receive $100 checks.
Ad column for M. J. Gonstead chiropractic clinic offering X-Ray and Neurocalometer services. Provides phone 373 and residence at 101 Monroe.
A collection of notes encourages readers to accept substitutes in work, then promotes Butterick sewing patterns at ETTERS with ready to wear and sizing details, followed by shoe care at The Tread Right Shoe Repair Shop and a humorous lawn sign about pride in lawn upkeep.
Advertisements urge shoppers to visit Baker's Book Store for Wisconsin centennial souvenirs and children and adult books, Becker's Leader Store for fabrics and garments, and Lee's for summer sportswear and vacation attire. The copy promotes full color plates, Wisconsin authors, handmade clothing, summer fabrics, and early summer wardrobe planning.
Poem reflects on a village church tower cross and a robin’s song. It speaks of God's springtime wonder, flowers and green trees, and finds serenity and strength through prayer in shadowed paths. Authorship attributed to Tabitha Marie Ritzmann.
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