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Newspaper
Monroe Evening Times
Location
Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
May 29, 1946
Page
2
The piece notes Memorial Day will carry unprecedented significance as a peacetime observance in five years and honors the greatest number of war dead. It recalls past observances from Civil War graves to World War II remembrances and urges prayer for guidance to prevent future wars.
The Street & Traffic Safety Lighting bureau warns of hundreds of coal related traffic fatalities during dark hours. They estimate a 20 percent rise in night death rates and note shortages even if mines reopen. If industry resumes, a coal shortage next autumn remains likely, signaling a hard winter ahead.
Jane Applebee the literary agent hosts a gathering at Elmpoint, where Neal Tarrant seeks Jane’s beau Deane Kennard and Margot Ingalls clashes with guests. Night unfolds with dinner plans, a postponed Boston trip, and Margot revealing a looming threat to Jane’s career as her own temper flares.
Sisterhood of the Reformed church will meet with Mrs. Earl Dittmar in Freeport on June 6. Visits include families from Pipestone Minnesota Winnebago Shannon Cedarville and Burlington plus local hosts. Church hosts Children’s Day program after Sunday school and several local families share dinners and visits with friends and relatives.
Janet Blumer and Wilma Heiman share top scholarships at high school commencement Marian Etter and Willard Tschanz win citizenship awards Mrs Paulina Norman dies at Brodhead to wed Leona Gilbertson and Paul Thomann Dr John A Gordon Rockin heads Monroe High School graduation largest class 25 Years 1921 Melvin Engler drowns at Lake Mendota Samuel Binger 71 dies Browntown Mrs Charles W Searles dies Brodhead Mrs Hiram Gabriel York pioneer resident dies Swiss officials visit Monroe New Glarus to study life and conditions in this country
Outgunned Brazil Indiana post sought dimensions for a souvenir weapon. The 22 foot long 5,000 pound anti aircraft gun arrived and post officials asked the city park board to mount it in a park.
Gratiot reunion and picnic for graduates faculty and board members set for next Sunday at Marott Memorial Park with an alumni association forming. Honorees include classes of 1912 1913 1915 1916 and deceased members like Nellie Carpenter Leo Leary and Edward Brannan. A 2 p m football game Gratiot vs South Wayne follows a full day of registration basket lunch and meetings. Memorial service noted for Lieut John Gordon McGlynn, a Gratiot graduate killed in World War I.
Jordan rallies from early deficits as Gratiot ties it late with a triple. McCauliff relieves and keeps Jordan ahead in a high scoring extra frame. Final tallies show Jordan 7, Gratiot 6 with 11 hits and 7 errors for Gratiot. Transit riders pay over 1.29 billion annually for urban system service.
An advertisement notes that using pasty paste with pasteeth improves wearing comfort and helps teeth plates stay in place. It claims no slimy taste or sticky texture and encourages obtaining PAS CMBTH at any drug store.
A collage of brief items from a mid century paper previewing summer fashions for children and shoe repairs, store notices, and a Memorial Day reminder. Mentions LEADER STORE TREAD RIGHT SHOE REPAIR SHOP Callaway and Dixie Frock Shop. Memorial Day service planned at the cemetery.
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