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Newspaper
Monroe Evening Times
Location
Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
May 29, 1951
Page
2
Fragmentary newspaper item shows subscription rates with carrier delivery options and pricing for Monroe. The readable portion lists annual cost and distribution terms, but most of the original text is garbled and unreadable.
Memorial Day honors those who served and those who left civilian life for military duty. The piece urges all citizens to recognize sacrifices, rededicate to freedom, and ensure future generations understand love of country and liberty inherited.
A writer recalls a head on collision that killed four and notes drivers slow as they pass the wreck. Yet one motorist, after viewing the scene, commits multiple violations on the same highway toward Monroe. The piece calls for strict license suspension and enforcement to curb dangerous driving habits.
Chicago scene reports Francis X. Bushman was greeted by a group of grandmothers at Dearborn station with Betty Blythe present. Women swarmed toward him, removing his hat and grabbing his coat tails as he arrived from Hollywood.
Historical clipping notes a 25 year old item about a proclamation giving President Roosevelt full authority to meet any crisis except actual declaration of war, plus a looming note on German advances in Crete and other war era events. It blends past political moves with regional incidents and anniversaries. Historical references include May 29 items and Memorial Day observances across Monroe and nearby towns.
Three Green county residents Gordon Paulson Adolph Ammon and Henry Rebiy were among 175 pedestrians killed on Wisconsin streets in 1950. A Blanchardville Iowa county resident Randy Severson also died. Paulson stepping into traffic near Evansville. Ammon struck near Menomonee Falls. Aebly a Green county highway worker died on site. Severson crushed by an Iowa county power roller while riding a tricycle.
Albany special reports George F. Carle 79 Beloit native of Jug Prairie area died unexpectedly yesterday while employed at Fairbanks Morse Co Beloit He formerly lived in Evansville He is survived by his wife a daughter Mrs Dorothy Kortch a step daughter Mrs Frederick Hagberg two brothers Carle and a sister Mrs Gertrude Windigler Funeral services set for 1 30 p m Thursday in Janesville at Overton funeral home with burial at Oakhill Cemetery Pastor Rev Tom Collins to officiate
Detroit radio owner of WJR WGAR and KMPC died yesterday at age 62. His death followed FCC licensing actions two weeks earlier that recommended discontinuing his stations' licenses.
Drs Milzer Weiss Vanderboom report that vaccinating against whooping cough and diphtheria may raise polio risk in children under five, shortening polio incubation by 50 to 80 percent. Experiments with nearly 500 mice showed earlier polio onset when vaccination occurred, prompting calls to consider delaying polio-related vaccines during polio seasons.
The Supreme Court in an 8 to 1 decision held witnesses before federal grand juries may refuse to testify when fear of self incrimination exists. Justice Clark led the majority, noting that explaining nonresponse could be dangerous. Justice Reed dissented. The ruling came on Samuel Hoffman of Philadelphia appealing after he refused to answer questions about his occupation and a missing person case.
An old advertisement touts Wonder Salve and Wonder Antiseptic Soap for skin ailments from eczema to athlete’s foot. It claims army origins, home use, money back guarantees, and availability in Ford-time or local stores with promises of quick relief.
Two more groups have completed training in a taxed cross home nursing program. Certificates were awarded to Mrs J Leo Norton’s class including Herm Legler Roy Speich Emma Lou Finch Victor Ellison Nic Durst John Augsbury Alfred Deininger Anna Whitcomb Albert Neuenschwan Ider Rudolf Maurer Agnes Tornow Hettie Sturzenegger James Hollis Schutt Herbert Stauffacher Jake Rufener Jr W B Freitag Alvin Brugger Clara Thompson Helen Fuchs Thomas J Schuetz. Mrs Sherman Dearth teaches another class now and new sessions will start soon.
The home nursing program now includes seven lessons with the civilian defense addition. Those who completed the course earlier may add this instruction by contacting Mrs. Hendrickson at 1254-M. New applicants should register with her. A meeting June 6-9 at Normal School discussed nominating officers for the June session and a members party with the girls hosting the boys, winners of a membership contest. America’s first coal burning gas turbine locomotive was built in 1950.
Juda, Monroe youths Juda Ruth Johnson and Grenzow were named delegates of the Green County Rural Youth to the state camp at Green Lake. The delegation selections were announced for the Green County Rural Youth organization.
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