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Newspaper
Monroe Evening Times
Location
Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
May 28, 1948
Page
2
Local newspaper notes the Monroe Wisconsin post being entered as second class matter and lists full leased wire reports from The Associated Press by order of the board of directors dated April 30, 107.
The Monroe Swiss could not arrange to pave a central parade float for tomorrow at Madison’s Camp Randall Stadium. Public thanks go to local groups including the high school band veterans units and Company K for support. The Monroe band will join three other bands in opening the colorful spectacle.
The oleomargarine trade argues for repeal of restrictive federal taxes claiming mail order sales escape state levies. It warns continued evasion could erode support gained in the tax battle and urges scrutiny of distribution channels to curb evasion while maintaining supply to dealers.
An editorial condemns missteps in Voice of America programs, arguing the broadcasts were intended to spread democracy overseas but failed to represent the United States properly. It praises the mission yet calls for tighter oversight to ensure accurate, responsible reporting.
Rev. Robert Potts of Garrett Biblical Institute Evanston will address the Albany Young Adult Fellowship at the Henry Olson home Sunday evening. Potts, reared in Kansas City, studied at Lane College Jacksonville. His topic will be The Items of the American Ne.
Ten years ago Canton China suffered Jap air raids killing 500 and injuring 1000 while local affairs reported Mrs. Otto H. Rupnow elected president of County Normal Alumni association and Father Joseph Lonergan to give Memorial Day address in Greenwood cemetery. Katie Marty of New Glarus fractured hip in Madison shopping. Other items note 25, 40, and 1908 milestones including engagements, government actions, and education appointments.
A Washington township dairy farm five miles west of Monticello has been held by Zweifel generations for about 90 years. Thomas Zweifel, soon 80, lives with son Nick at New Glarus. tenant Arthur Legler manages the farm while Zweifel visits. The 180 acre homestead was started by Bernhard Zweifel and Barbara Kundert, Swiss settlers. Their six children included Mrs. Engler, Mrs. Geiger, Mrs. Miller, Mrs. Babler, Thomas, and John. Thomas took possession after his wife Mary Zentner’s death. their golden anniversary preceded her passing. Zweifel remains active in dairy farming practices despite age.
The Veterans Administration reports only 52 Union soldiers survive in the nation. Wisconsin's lone survivor, Lansing A. Wilcox, 102, from Kenosha, attends encampments when possible and laments the passing years after enlisting at 18 in the Fourth Wisconsin Cavalry.
Barbara Meythaler of New Glarus daughter of Mr and Mrs Ray Meythaler is among 15 UW freshman women honored for a 13 point scholarship average. She is enrolled in the school of music.
Word received here of the death of John Atwood, Nashville Tennessee, on May 11. He was ill a week from a stroke. Mr. Atwood visited relatives and friends in this and Brodhead vicinity two years ago.
Monroe hosts a union Vacation Bible School at Lincoln School from June 1 to 11 with seven churches participating Universalist Union Presbyterian St John s Immanuel Bethel Grace Lutheran and Methodist. Sessions run daily 9 to 11 45 with four departments under This is Gods World.
Officers of the State Bank of Argyle have purchased the building occupied by the post office from Jesse O'Ren. The bank has been in its present location since 1895 when the building was constructed. Miss Collentine, local postmaster, awaits official word from Washington regarding moving the post office. Until then plans for the bank will be delayed.
Milwaukee Road superintendent Buechler, based in Green Bay, returned from a five day 4500 mile round trip to Tacoma via the Olympian Hiawatha stream liner after a safety meeting in Minneapolis. He said he enjoys riding trains and planned the excursion with General Manager L F Donald.
A 14 year old boy, seized after an all night police search, orally admitted the brutal slaying of eight year old Nancy Schuler found smothered to death in a neighbor's apartment on Grand Avenue. He said he put her on a bed and piled blankets over her during a quarrel over comic books, with pillows and a weighted chair atop her. Nancy lived with her father Elmer Schuler and step mother Mary in the near northwest side.
Legionnaire Paul Griffith told the Senate Judiciary Committee that 100,000 trained Quislings tied to a communist front threaten the United States. He urged swift passage of a Munat-Nixon bill to curb communists. The three day hearing opened with Chairman Wiley ruling out political speeches by Henry Wallace or others. Wallace plans to testify Saturday.
George Werner of the University of Wisconsin extension division will judge 4 H cattle exhibits at Dairy day on Wednesday June 9. County 4 H members are finishing their cattle for keen competition and each club expects to enter a candidate for Green county dairy queen to be chosen and crowned that day.
Floyd Pickett was named chairman of the Lafayette County Petroleum-Industries committee at a meeting Wednesday evening. Arthur Curry was named vice chairman, Merile Short secretary. Other committee members include E. E. Morris Shullsburg, Arch ie Bredeson Darlington Chester Stixrood South Wayne Leo Peterson South Wayne chairman of the legislative committee Art Richter Darlington Charles Forman Belmont Clifford Thomas Shullsburg Lawrence Winger Argyle.
Congregations from Trinity Blanchardville Appel Grove and Hollandale gathered in Hollandale to celebrate the 25th anniversary of Rev Clarence Benson's pastorate. Music by church choirs accompanied the surprise observance. The event included Mr and Mrs Victor Larson of Milwaukee, the first couple married under the pastorate.
Walter Bessel of Milwaukee and the first baby baptized attended the occasion. A noon dinner for 500 followed. Rev and Mrs Benson were present with a purse of money honoring their many years of service. The Bensons reside in Blanchardville.
Tokyo newspapers report possible abdication by Emperor Hirohito after war crimes verdicts against former Premier Tojo and others emerge. The imperial household denies the stories.
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