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Newspaper
Monroe Evening Times
Location
Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Oct 29, 1949
Page
2
Wisconsin policing authorities urge adults to curb prankster hazards this Halloween and remind drivers to slow in congested night areas. Parents should teach children to be careful and avoid costly or dangerous pranks. The piece notes winter heating worries and icy sidewalks loom as days shorten.
In a federal courtroom yesterday Ezra Van Horn, employer trustee, accused John L. Lewis and Senator Bridges of improper administration of miners welfare funds. Van Horn seeks an accounting and liability determination amid broad concern over welfare programs, pensions, and industry cost pressures tied to labor disputes and proposed contributions.
Wisconsin’s fall agriculture shows record corn yields and rising milk production driven by better practices and ideal weather. The state’s farmers emphasize marketing challenges, foresee continued high production, and value cooperative effort and strong individual conviction in pursuing progress.
The essay reflects on winter, contentment, and the idea that true peace comes from within rather than from distant travels. It contrasts staying home with roaming, cites a Chicago Worlds Fair memory, and notes Watkins Glen as an example of missed local riches. It argues that contentment is a placid state of mind achievable anywhere.
Local social notes list numerous weekend and Sunday visits among Madison Janesville Milwaukee Prairie du Chien Layton College and other areas. Families include Peterson Retzlaff Matzke Hall Hartwig and Nordhalm with relatives visiting in Madison Beloit Richland Center Prairie du Chien and Freeport.
Milwaukee residents were told they would see at least a 20 percent cut in gas rates starting January 1 as the area converts to natural gas. Glenn R. Chamberlain of Milwaukee Gas Light Co. announced the reduction after the Washington approved interim wholesale rates. The Michigan Wisconsin Pipe Line Co. received authorization to begin service immediately on its new pipeline, with readiness for some customers by November 1. The system will serve Missouri, Iowa, Wisconsin and Michigan. Interim rates for Michigan Wisconsin deliveries were made effective September 26.
Robert Mundy a 15 year old was convicted of incor rigibility in the hanging of a three year old boy Tommy Laux in a cellar hangmans noose club. Judge Robert J Dunne ordered training school for boys near St Charles for 18 months or until he is 21 years old depending on later decision by officials.
CIO President Philip Murray declared at the annual convention that pro communist groups have no place in the federation. He signaled plans to expel left wing unions including United Electrical Workers, Mine Mill and Smelter Workers, and Farm Equipment Workers, together representing about a half million members. The FEUF voted 84 percent to merge with United Electrical Workers, the CIO’s third largest affiliate, claiming 55,000 members.
The American black bear has vanished from most plains states, leaving wildlife officials to investigate causes and potential reintroduction efforts. Authorities note shifting habitats and human pressures as contributing factors.
A whimsical scene unfolds with Sandy and Sniffenpup carving a bright orange jack o lantern as Fairy Britches narrates the legend of Bula a witch. The broom longs to be a violin and a bass violin iron washer becomes the magic instrument transforming the broom into a musical helper for Halloween.
An invitation for youths up to 12 to join the Monroe Evening Times Boys and Girls club via mailed coupon. The entry asks for name address birth date age and post office details, to enroll in a local community youth program.
Caroline Ethel Johnson Route 4 Box 55 March 4 1949. Route 1 November 4 1946. Barbara Ann Hawthorne Route 1 February 16 1948. David Lawrence Hawthorne Route 1 July 19 1949.
Mrs J H Beightol and Mrs Emrick and Mrs Minnie Raymer of Monroe visited relatives in Footville Wednesday. Several local couples traveled to Freeport and Lake Okee for short visits and weekends hosted by friends and relatives. Seventy five thousand men were directly employed in the construction of Rockefeller Center in New York.
Brodhead residents, including Mrs Paul Bellman and M J Kundert, visited relatives in Brodhead and Spring Grove. Keith Williams traveled to Rochester Minnesota to visit his wife. Mrs Williams remains hospitalized undergoing X rays and observation. Several ladies gathered at Evansville for a Sunday outing. Beloit College freshman Dick Newcomer, son of Mr and Mrs Dwight Newcomer, joined the Sigma Chi fraternity. Mrs Owen Zimmerman from Juda spent several days visiting here last week.
Police Chief Stanley Haukedahl reported a five inch fuse and a dynamite cap shell found 80 feet from a downtown building. The structure, owned by George Ebner, was the site of a mystery blast set off early Wednesday amid a gambling arrest involving Ebner.
University leaders heard Prof. Merle Curti of Wisconsin urge scholars to shoulder responsibility for improving humanity. He said sustained study of human relations and guiding immediate issues from scholarly principles are parts of the same effort. Dr. Fackenthal warned of rising higher education funding needs. Henry M. Winston was reelected president of the American Association of Universities as the three day meeting opened with figures like Eisenhower and Conant in attendance.
Mrs. M. J. Condon was welcomed to the Decatur Town Homemakers club at Mrs. A. C. McElroy home. Members viewed landscaping illustrations by Mrs. J. D. McNair and Mrs. E. D. Porter. Plans for a Juda Community Hall Christmas fair on Nov 17 were discussed and citizenship notes on new school laws were given by Mrs. J. H. Rodierick.
The South Wayne Homemakers Club opened the fall season at Mrs. Raymond Sweeney's home. Mrs. W. C. McConnell directed the business meeting and Mrs. Glen Krupke will serve as secretary-treasurer for the coming year.
The citron stands as one of humanity’s oldest citrus varieties and is noted in early biblical texts, highlighting its long cultural and historical presence across civilizations.
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