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Newspaper
Monroe Evening Times
Location
Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
May 31, 1948
Page
2
The Times reports consulting engineers recommend a $203,000 immediate outlay and $102,000 for improvements to expand Monroe's water capacity. The article urges citizen and water commission review to find any cheaper alternatives and avoid postponement as demand grows and underground mains complicate service.
Master of Strategy refuses invitation from the Senate Appropriations Committee to return from Tokyo to testify on Far Eastern conditions. The move suggests political motivation and a potential Trump to a triumphant U.S. return. The general’s testimony would be valuable, but delaying until late summer shows a new light on his approach to pressured appearances.
A robust paint up and clean up effort brightens Pleasant Vista Monroe's residential area. The improved lawns trees and flowers create a welcoming vista for visitors, reflecting pride from households and businesses. Citizens say continued care fosters city satisfaction and reduces envy of other communities.
A Chicago window washer, 59, dangled from a fifth floor sill when his safety rope broke on North Michigan Avenue. He gripped the rope end for 10 minutes as firemen spread a net and raised a ladder. He suffered a severe hand cut and shoulder bruises.
Canfield of Wisconsin Power and Light Co Madison was elected third vice president of the Public Utilities Advertising association as the two day convention closed yesterday. The convention drew attendees from utility advertising circles and featured industry discussions.
Ten years ago Mrs. Ernestine Feldt died at 90 in her home. a June 1 1938 daughter Mrs. Leonard Norder named as survivor. Five decades ago death claimed Patrick Clark and Joseph Hoesly. Four years ago Memorial day ceremonies at Greenwood cemetery featured Monroe Military band and GAR veterans amid rain and large crowds while Green county’s Civil War service is recalled.
German H. Knutson a 79 year old Hollandale resident died from injuries after a highway 18 head on collision near Barneveld four days earlier. Funeral services were held at Saether funeral home and Hollan dale Lutheran church with burial in Long Valley cemetery. Surviving are a brother Carl a sister Minnie Thompson and many nieces and nephews.
Yang Mei a 20 year old peasant girl from China finished a three week fast under constant medical observation at a municipal hospital. Two nurses accompanied her as doctors confirm she had no food and she shows no ill effects.
Mrs Ruchfi aged 86 died Sunday in Long Beach California friends report Funeral services set for Thursday afternoon at Frautschi funeral home Madison Wisconsin She leaves two daughters and six sons and is a Swiss born resident of the area Also noted are scattered 4H club ties and a reference to a broader museum history.
Sidney Ainsworth, Wisconsin High faculty member, spoke at Green County Normal school commencement about exchange experiences in Glasgow and British education standards. Principal Otto W. Lund awarded diplomas to nine graduates from Monroe Beloit Albany and other towns as the school chorus performed. The group, plus two teachers, Miss Selah Gribble and Miss Alice Linehan, depart for a five town trip to Prairie du Chien LaCrosse and Winona Minnesota returning Thursday evening.
Mrs C D Curtis and Rev Achtemeier attended visits at St Clare hospital for Mrs Rose Voegeli and others. New Glarus visitors and travel to Belvidere for Mary Louise Petersons’ commencement were reported. Shrine initiation attendees from Madison included J J Voegels and Clarence Loveland. Family visits spanned Monroe and Evanston with weekend centennial events in Madison.
Farmers increasingly use the state seed testing laboratory with 9 000 samples tested in 11 months, 500 more than the previous year. The department offers purity and germination checks and notes a lower infestation of noxious weeds. In Wisconsin, forest fires burned 4 889 acres this spring across 821 fires, with 24 fires over Memorial Day weekend burning 39 acres.
Mr and Mrs Ira Holcomb spent the weekend on a fishing trip in the northern part of the state. Mrs C M Stauffer and Mrs John G Blum visited Janesville Friday meeting Stauffer relatives at the Stauffer home. Leon Voegeli visited his mother Rose Voegeli and Herman Feenie at St Clare hospital. Heinie Kuessel and family and Alma Disch of Madison were weekend guests of Emil Blum. Lawrence Blum and son Doran of New Glarus were Sunday guests. Dr and Mrs Harold Youngreen of Madison visited his mother Bessie Youngreen. Miss Margaret Blum took Pearl and Evelyn Aeschli mann to Green County rural exercises Friday for Swiss singing. Mrs Wichser and Mrs Brusveen attended. Helga Nicholls spent Memorial weekend with relatives at Argyle.
Monticello school confirms contracts for the 1948 49 term with staff including H A Becker principal John Richards foreign language A G Hill science John Ponyiscanyi business and athletic coach Miss Florice Paulson English Miss Alice Cleveland junior high Miss Lora Dick first and second grades Mrs Matt Zentjner third and fourth Mrs Hazel Kundert fifth and sixth and O W Weller band.
Hinchliffe brothers from Chicago spent Memorial holidays with sister Mrs. John Lewis in Jordan township. The elder, once in Chicago 57 years ago, built a trucking business with horses and now the firm handles over 1 000 motor vehicles. Mr and Mrs Hinchliffe reside at the Congress hotel.
The United States is set to join the UN World Health Organization after Senate and House approval of a joint resolution. The organization, debated since 1946, would coordinate disease control and drug standards with member nations. Expected annual US contribution around $2 million. the move promises safer global health and broader US influence on international health issues.
Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Doyle of Lamont visited Mr. and Mrs. Brant W. Binger on Thursday. Mr. and Mrs. Edward Voegels of River Forest called at Monroe last week and visited Mr. and Mrs. C. L. Crago. Mrs. Ray Edwards and Mrs. Clayton were also noted in the column.
Eugene R. Clifford editor of the Juneau Independent since 1940 announces his candidacy for Dodge County assembly in the fall elections. He is son of the late State Senator Eugene A. Clifford and a Dodge County Board member since 1942. He is a Democrat.
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