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Newspaper
Monroe Evening Times
Location
Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Oct 21, 1949
Page
2
The article reviews President Truman’s remarks on the recently concluded 81st Congress. It notes his defense of the session as worth while while criticizing the 80th Congress for a rich man’s tax cut. It questions why tax increases and spending cuts weren’t passed and points to voters as the real bosses returning home.
In heated times the paper argues Moscow pressures Yugoslavia as the world tightens around two camps. It notes no direct Soviet invasion yet warns of Balkan tensions spilling into Europe. The piece urges Western unity to curb communism and safeguard world peace while supporting Tito against Moscow.
General Electric official says then within two to four years atomic energy could produce electricity. A. H. Winne of Schenectady, GE vice president for engineering policy, cautions it may take 20 to 40 years before atomic energy is used in commercial plants. The gun in a television tube fires electrons, not bullets.
Authorities seize a South Wayne woman and her husband on a mortgage property sale charge. Other items include marriages in the area, a Gratiot resident’s death, Fort Atkinson’s football win, and older notes from 25 and 50 years ago about local events and business notices.
A congressional bill would add 289700 in airport aid to Wisconsin this year. The measure amends the federal airport aid law, shifting unspent construction funds back to the Civil Aeronautics Administration for reapportionment with a 75 percent federal and 25 percent state share. Wisconsin's total allotment would rise to 900058 if enacted by President Truman.
Ancient rulers in Mexico reportedly displayed rare orchids in their hands as a sign of rank when appearing publicly. The claim notes cross cultural exchange but provides limited corroborating detail or dates.
Initial work has begun on a new 400 seat theater in New Glarus. Fred Lienhardt started grading the 66 by 132 foot lot across from the Wilhelm Tell hotel. The site includes the Sam Luchsinger cigar factory which will be moved later to a lot west of the Fred Streiff garage on the south village limits.
The day lily's name derives from its bloom lasting only a single day. This fleeting floral habit has shaped its common usage and cultural references in gardening and poetry.
Rep. Andrew J. Biemiller of Milwaukee weighs a Democratic bid to unseat Sen. Alexander Wiley. He plans area checks across the state and huddles with party leaders after the new year to decide on the senate race and nomination prospects. Keefe declines Japan trip citing time and duties at home amid coal and steel strike concerns.
The Jefferson Homemakers meeting presided by vice president Mrs. Leland Jordan included a landscaping demonstration by Mrs. Rose Schilt and Mrs. Peter Bohren. Members planned cards for Janet Sweeney at Madison orthopedic hospital and outlined Christmas fair committees. The Tri Town Homemakers club met at Robert Wilds with plans for a fun night, landscaping by Ambrose Wenger and Ed Soper, and a citizenship report by Mrs. Robert Duerst. Next meeting is Nov 10 at Rudy Ammon Sr. home with a demonstration on serving company meals by Mrs. Ralph Freitag.
Roll call at Clarno Home Demonstration Club meeting at Mrs Arleigh Frautschy’s home featured homemade Christmas gifts. Martha Grenzow and Clarence Schroeder led a landscaping lesson with illustrated examples. club votes to participate in the Christmas fair and to demonstrate making landscaping themed gifts.
The next meeting will be held November 16 at the home of Mrs. Wilson Rote. Members are reminded to bring decorative items for the community tree and share ideas for holiday displays.
Mrs Paul Striker hosted the Dutch Hollow club gathering with a citizenship report by Mrs Earl Geigel. Members discussed plans for the Christmas fair and planned an October landscaping lesson led by Mrs Lester A Witt. The November meeting at Mrs John Blumers will feature a lesson on serving company meals by Mrs John Blumer and Mrs Chester Stauffacher.
The Jordan Center Homemakers Club voted to have a booth at the Christmas fair during the meeting Wednesday at Mrs. Patsy Flannery's home. Twelve members and one guest attended. Mrs. Alfred Gruber and Mrs. Flannery led the lesson. Mrs. Ralph Yeazel delivered the citizenship report. Mrs. Francis McGrath and Mrs. Will McGrath were named project leaders for the next meeting.
West Side Workers met last evening at Mrs. Harold Wolfe’s home at 812 17th street with ten members present. Mrs. Wolfe gave a landscaping lesson and Mrs. Ella Rod assisted. The group voted against participating in the Christmas fair. next meeting will be at Mrs. Ernest Locher’s home, 524 21st street.
The Young Ideas Homemakers club met at Mrs. Marvin Schwerin's home Wednesday evening. Mrs. Laverne Krause and Mrs. Wayne Stamm presented the landscaping project. Members exchanged plants and planned the upcoming Christmas fair.
Milton Molter a 32 year old inmate from West Bend fled the state prison farm near Waupun last night the public welfare department reported today.
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