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Newspaper
Monroe Evening Times
Location
Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
May 27, 1952
Page
2
The Associated Press Inland Daily Press Association and Audit Bureau of Circulation summarize the news republication rights. The Associated Press holds exclusive entitlement to republication of all local news printed in this newspaper as well as AP dispatches.
Wisconsin notes an all time four month fatal peak and urges motorists to start early, pace steadily, and avoid alcohol while driving. Dim lights for oncoming traffic, resist passing on hills, and practice basic road courtesy to reduce crashes during the 1952 travel season.
The president accuses private utilities of spending millions to frighten and mislead the public about public power and says he represents all electric power consumers. He questions tax and rate figures and calls for evidence in court or public opinion.
Mt. Horeb board of education announces two new hires Robert E. Wilmann of Racine to teach industrial arts replacing Kern Kielly who resigned after three years and Gladys Garmager of Rockford to teach English and direct vocal music replacing Ruth Kielly. Garmager, a 1951 UW graduate, is pursuing graduate work in English and music.
Ten years ago Rev Alvin C Rabehl was selected to deliver the Memorial Day address in Greenwood cemetery. WPB chief Donald M Nelson urged canceling the Memorial Day production pause. State selective service lists about to be inducted names. Beloit man arraigned for stealing four tires. Opie cheese plant at Gratiot will not open this season due to labor shortage. Twenty five years ago a drowning occurred during after school swim party near Brodhead. Remains of Mrs John Hauser buried. Prof C J Anderson to speak at Monroe High’s 54th commencement. Mildred Smith dies from inflammatory rheumatism. Forty years ago W B Monroe returns from a May 27 1912 trip noting floods and Cairo devastation. A S Douglas ill at home, no improvement. Road crews delayed by soft ground after heavy rains. Crystal Theater to show a patriotic Memorial Day film.
Four years ago the Monroe Cornet Band practiced dili gently for a Memorial Day concert on the public square the eve of the holiday. National Guard units receive notice of August camp dates and inspections at Camp Douglas. Monroe High School plans a field day tied to commencement with track team organization. Matt Geigel suffers bruises in a runaway horse incident on North Jackson Street. G O Stearns departs for Iowa to purchase a carload of cows in Floyd County.
Since February 1 Lafayette County Memorial Hospital reports 391 X-ray patients and 43 births including 22 girls 21 boys with one set of twins born April 29 to Mr and Mrs Joseph McDonald of Gratiot. Final landscaping completes ahead of 2 PM Memorial Day dedication led by the American Legion with ceremonies including flag raising Rev E J Jeffrey and remarks by Vincent F Otis and Msgr Bernard O Doyle. Glenn McWilliams will deliver the dedicatory address and the Star Spangled Banner closes the program.
The Illinois conferences of the Evangelical and United Brethren churches plan union voting this year with a two thirds hurdle for both sides. The Evangelical vote occurs this week in Shannon while United Brethren votes in June. merger aims for June 1953. Bishop Praetorius presides. Dr. Raymond M. Weir will speak. delegates include Mrs. C. B. Bridge and Rev. Frederick L. Rickleff.
Mrs Walter C Gaulrapp 43 a Jordan township native died Sunday night at her Freeport home 516 E Wyandotte after a long illness. Funeral services will be held in Freeport at Schwarz funeral home 9 am and 9:30 in St Marys Catholic church with Rt Rev C F Conley officiating. Interment in St Josephs cemetery. Rosary at 8 tonight. She was born Nov 25 1908 and was a 1926 Argyle high school graduate. She married Walter C Gaulrapp June 16 1931. She leaves husband one son James Freeport, her Rockford parents five sisters and a brother.
Mothers of East and North school kindergarteners were invited by their children and teacher Mrs. Rose Langston to a special program. Children showcased their year with songs stories rhythm in verse and games. The highlight was a circus with costumes stuffed animals and a rhythm band finale followed by a Maypole dance.
The 118 year old Galena Daily Gazette was sold to Peter Miller, former Rockford resident and publisher of the LaSalle Daily News Tribune. The Grimm family sold the paper, which began in 1838 and has never missed a day, with current circulation about 1 080.
The Bowman Dairy Co Chicago reports Green County farmers received 50 608 16 dollars for milk delivered to its receiving stations including the former North Side Swiss Cheese plant in the area during April.
Memorial Day program led by Rev. Joseph Brecht of Argyle and Adams Catholic congregations in Phillipson Hall. Outdoor band 9:15 to 9:45, parade 9:55, unit assembly 9:30. Flowers, salute, taps at cemeteries. legion pros provide transport to other cemeteries. Memorial service at Old Cemetery includes band hymns, prayers, color ceremony, and final taps.
Ground was broken yesterday for Marquette University's new Medical Dental School library in Milwaukee. The $800000 building marks the latest step in the university expansion program.
ASHLAND Wis Circuit Judge Lewis Charles yesterday issued an injunction to preserve peace in the labor dispute at Splicewood Corp the state’s oldest strike begun Oct 22. The order limits plant entrance pickets forbids violence against employees damages to autos and use of obscene language on the line.
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