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Newspaper
Monroe Evening Times
Location
Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Oct 26, 1949
Page
2
The Monroe Evening Times traces its founding to October 13 1898 and notes continued publication under the same management after absorbing the Daily Journal in 1927. The paper states exclusive rights to republish its local news and Associated Press dispatches.
Editorial stresses early preparation for winter driving dangers. It urges motorists to check chains defrosters wipers lights exhaust brakes and heaters before storms reduce visibility and roads become hazardous. Proper car readiness avoids late regrets when skids or icy roads appear.
Rep Byrnes of Wisconsin says little will change in Congress on tax increases or federal outlay reductions. With election year ahead, no lawmaker will risk upsetting voters by backing tax hikes or cutting pet projects. Congress, like Truman, favors the “gimme” appeal over economy or higher taxes. The White House has learned this lesson.
The piece notes Monroe’s steady population increase toward 8000, based on post office and mail survey data. It warns that census results may revise estimates and that future economic adjustments could affect job levels, while praising the city’s dairying and cheese industries and its trading-center status as a stable foundation.
The heaviest October gale in 25 years battered Britain today. Weakened winds drove small ships aground and smashed fishing boats. Two fishermen were killed as resorts along England's channel coast reported about 560000 dollars in property damage.
The flower of the month for January is the carnation and the birthstone is garnet. The note highlights the traditional associations for these symbols and their seasonal significance.
A Monroe observance marks a century of organized Methodism with Dr. Alfred F. Hughes of Madison as banquet speaker. The item notes other local happenings including a Wisconsin and upper Michigan bowling sweepstakes and a Federated Women’s clubs institute in Albany.
Ten Monroe senior high students will travel to Whitewater State Teachers College for a speech institute on Saturday. A morning demonstration on discussion techniques by Robert Kennedy will headline the program, followed by afternoon sectional meets on speech work.District contests on the direct vote question are set for January 21 with sectional meets February 4 and the state tournament February 25 in Madison.
A federal court awarded the Erie railroad $100,000 against Elmer C. Breuer trucking interests after a Breuer truck was struck by an Erie freight train. The railroad sought $246,622, asserting the steel-laden Breuer truck stalled on the tracks at Ravenna for seven minutes with no signal.
The Honorable Peter Beatty age 39, son of an admiral and Marshall Field Jr., died after plunging from a sixth floor Ritz hotel window. He was reportedly told he would become totally blind.
Albany special report Young adult fellowship at Albany Methodist Church will dramatize its history from 1846 to present with scenes of Chloe Pond Louisa Nichols and Maria Pond reenactments. Musical selections include hymns a solo by Elizabeth Guertner and a 1890s children’s day number.
President Truman signed two bills to spur construction of hospitals and affordable homes. The housing measure authorizes 4.275 billion in new government authority to insure or purchase home mortgages, with some phases set to expire November 1. The hospital bill provides 150 million dollars annually to states for hospital construction, extending the law to June 30, 1955 and doubling current federal authorization.
Readers are informed that nearly 42,000 locomotives are in service on U S railroads in a classified notice highlighting equipment inventory and industrial scale.
Two German teachers visiting the United States on a 60 day government program toured Green County schools noting German teachers cannot afford cars. Theodore Krog and Bruno Karlsson observed class sizes, school hours, and the German education path from one room schools to secondary school, while living in a local schoolhouse apartment and drawing 250 marks monthly.
Fourteen people were injured, three seriously, when a late night explosion ripped through a four apartment building in the Cedar Springs housing project in North Dallas. Residents described a flash of flame as walls collapsed and debris filled the area around 10:45 p.m., with some tenants thrown from bed. Leroy Shannon claimed the blast happened in his unit after he had smelled gas for days and warned maintenance.
The United States begins a $1.45 billion arms aid program for eight Western European nations. Congress approved $1 billion, plus $450 million excess equipment, to be followed by brand new materiel and reserve stock. Agreements will define terms, secrecy, and material exchanges with states including Britain, France, Italy, Belgium, the Netherlands, Luxembourg, Norway, and Denmark.
Wisconsin River Power Co spokesman said land to be flooded by Castle Rock dam on the Wisconsin river near Manston would be cleared before inundation on Nov 9. Chief engineer William F. Thiel told a public service commission hearing the project covers 16 000 to 17 000 acres with half cleared and flooded next month and the other half in the spring. The site lies about 17 miles below the Petenwell dam.
Land grading is finished for an ice skating pond in the southeast Monticello area near the J P Zweifel residence and school. The Monticello village board sponsors the project and expects to flood the pond once freezing weather arrives. A shelter and warming house with probable night lighting are planned to accompany the rink.
The text identifies the violet as February's flower and amethyst as the birth stone, marking February symbols.
The Yule season nears and LEE'S store promotes Samsonite luggage known for sturdy construction brass fittings and a rawhide like finish. Reserve a set now on the lay away plan and consider nylon garments while stock lasts for Christmas gifting.
ETTER'S store presents four inch plastic wall tile for bathrooms. Light weight and easy to apply, the lustrous tile resists heat, stains, and marks and cleans with ease. Available in beautiful colors to match any scheme. See the tile tomorrow and get an estimate.
Baker's Book store promotes Thanksgiving Ideals a wholesome magazine with art poetry and homey philosophy at 1.25 a copy. Becker's Leader lists Weather Winky nylon snow suits for children with one and two piece styles priced 5.95 to 11.95 and baby suits 7.50 to 12.95 noting sizes and fur trimmed hoods for warmth.
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