19 Oct 1945
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Newspaper
Monroe Evening Times
Location
Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Oct 19, 1945
Page
1
Report notes pheasant season begins at noon Saturday with no pre season firing allowed. Many hunters plan to take to fields tomorrow, each armed or borrowing guns from friends, aiming for a royal opening. The piece also mentions a welfare council election in Milwaukee with V Ball named as president.
A proposal to forgive or defer a tax on servicemen was discussed, allowing repayment in installments. The plan would delay payment until service members could meet the obligation, with a suggested schedule of twelve installments. The measure aims to relieve financial pressure on personnel who entered active duty.
Mrs Emma S Serfass, well known in Monroe, died in Freeport after moving to the Freeport hotel for the winter. She was cousin to Dr C L Mease and related to the Thorpe family. Emery A Odell, an old friend who often visited, last stayed in late summer. She fell ill about a week ago.
Workers protest to President Truman over Montgomery Ward and a government failure to meet its responsibility. The WLB awarded retroactive pay from December 1942 to December 1944, but the army reportedly did not make payments due to timing and prior earnings, signaling a dispute amid wartime labor policy.
The judge, aged 86, died at home after a brief illness. He served in Jefferson County and left a widow. a prior spouse died in 1944. His long career included service in the state assembly and presiding over pre trial conference provisions. A note directs readers to turn to continuation.
Grocers bakers and shops showcase flowers like cer Ga and purple egg plant with peppers cucumbers and crisp beans. Apples by variety Jonathan Wisconsin Michigan Snows and Winter Bananas are crisp. Fresh pastries chocolate coated or sugared await Monroe households seeking indulgent treats.
Officials in Washington discuss means to combat work stoppage as CIO strike cuts heat to Michigan cities. Gov. Kelly warns union leaders the state will maintain electric and gas service if they do not. 2 million residents affected in Battle Creek Jackson area.
AP bulletins report a crowd attacked Japanese civilians in Peiping's Little Tokyo, marking the first outbreak of violence since Japan's surrender. Three deaths confirmed with others beaten or stoned, signaling postwar tensions in Chinese quarters.
A clash in Venezuela left a U S envoy under fire as combatants exchanged shots near San Carlos. Reports indicate heat and confusion with limited detail on injuries or parties involved.
A Browntown group at the bus station discussed rain prospects using folk methods. A local woman trusted hooting owls behind her home as signs of imminent rain while others cited rheumatism and coins as equally wise weather omens.
Green county dairy leaders and inspectors met at the court house to discuss quality improvement. N W Walleskey noted many Iowa counties have milk quality associations and urged broader field service. A J Reppin called for more outreach in Green and Rock counties to boost farm practices. The group agreed on the need for farmers to seek county agent data and for factories to support steady quality gains.
Washington says butter may cost fewer red points next month but household cash costs could rise because a government subsidy cut will push up retail ceiling prices. A ration value of 12 points per pound may drop to 8, while Army releases and ongoing meat rationing hint at broader subsidy eliminations by next July.
Crowd of 500 gathered for a war fund drive kickoff featuring Ted Jones and Lt Katherine Baltzer. Speakers from multiple service branches urged support while committee members outlined outreach efforts. In a separate report, jewelry store owner George B. Rose reported a $3500 diamond ring theft by a male and female pair.
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