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Newspaper
Monroe Evening Times
Location
Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Sep 04, 1948
Page
2
The Monroe Evening Times advertises its second class post office status dated March 3, 1879 and details subscription rates for city carrier, Wisconsin, and Stephenson county Illinois residents, with office hours and contact numbers.
Editorial honors Eduard Benes, beloved Czechoslovak president, as a moral beacon who guided the nation through turmoil. It notes his asylum in difficult times, his restraint after the red coup, and the lasting impact of his leadership on his country and its people.
A wartime era column notes Labor Day 1948 as a national pause honoring workers while urging union leaders to avoid overusing Taft Hartley as rallying grounds. It stresses enterprise and energy behind U S leadership and reflects Wisconsin’s dual farming and industrial backdrop amid the approaching fall slowdown.
The state industrial commission plans a comprehensive inspection of Monroe's business district following the Fitzgibbons building case. Officials expect embarrassment for some and possible resentment over citations, but insurers the community against hazardous practices and fires.
Yonkers New York report says the Roman Catholic church is producing a modern English translation to replace the 1609 text. Rev Stephen J Hartdeg en stated the project is nearly complete and moving forward.
Ten years ago Frank Wyss aged 21 suffered a hip fracture when a car rolled over on the Albany highway on September 4 1938. Also noted: Mrs Inge borg Walden dies in Brodhead and death of Covadonga the son of former King Alfonso of Spain after a Miami auto crash. George Coplien Sylvester party marks silver anniversary.
A humorous reminiscence describes two zipper misadventures. In Cleveland a man loses a wallet and pants during a rushed business appointment, while in a movie theater a fat man’s unzip incident entangles a lady’s dress, prompting laughter and a hurried escape.
Mrs. Golda Myerson, a former Milwaukee schoolteacher, arrived in Moscow last night as Israel's first minister to the Soviet Union. She said she was very glad to be there and declined further comment, arriving by plane from Prague with six other Israeli delegation members.
Wisconsin manufacturing payrolls rose from 348000 in June to 365000 in July, a 4.9 percent gain. Excluding canning, July employment fell 2.4 percent from June to 329700. Average weekly earnings with canning dropped to 54.68 from 56.69, and hours worked slipped from 42.1 to 41.5. Key local gains and declines included Beloit 7340 job loss 2.4 percent from June, Racine 18310 down 2.9, Milwaukee County 152000 down 0.5, with Kenosha 14370 up 0.4.
President Truman appointed a three member commission to study labor relations issues tied to the atomic energy program. William H. Davis heads the panel with Edwin E. Witte of Wisconsin and Aaron Horwitz as members. The White House cited disputes at Oak Ridge Tennessee and Los Alamos New Mexico as prompts.
Mrs J H Beightol hosts and visits blur with trips to Monroe Janesville and Freeport. Families including Emrick Moellenberndt Reed Camron and Walters share gatherings, trips, and clan visits across Illinois and Wisconsin towns.
Washington reports a stronger U S fleet will replace the 14 American ships now stationed in the Mediterranean. The new force includes a 45 000 ton aircraft carrier and an expanded battle group in the region.
Rapid City South Dakota Indian survivors of the 1876 Custer massacre gather for a reunion. Iron Hawk a 98 year old Sioux notes the war was sparked by white men and says followers of Sitting Bull still wish to reclaim hunting grounds in the Black Hills. Iron Hawk relates to Sitting Bull and recalls the Little Bighorn battle and his uncle’s linkage to the chief.
Herbert Larkin, 55, blinded in France, may buy an eye from Victor St. Cyr of Woonsocket for 10000. Larkin would first seek medical advice before contacting St. Cyr who says he needs funds to keep his seven children out of an orphanage.
Robert Bagley 17 of Albany sustained a four vertebra compression fracture and will wear a body cast for two to three months after a Wednesday night automobile crash east of Albany. Dr. F J Bongiorno reports. His car, owned by Burr Bagley southeast of Albany, rolled over four times. Bagley is at St. Clare hospital.
All boys and girls up to 12 years of age are invited to join the Monroe Evening Times Boys and Girls Club. Fill out this coupon and mail to the Evening Times Club, Monroe, Wisconsin. Include name street or R F D postoffice date of birth and age last birthday.
Three Peoria county officials face indictment over alleged racketeering links with gangster Bernie Shelton. Roy P. Hull Sheriff Earl Spainhower and investigator Charles Somogyi charged with malfeasance while Spainhower faces perjury. Bail bonds set from 1500 to 4500. Officials deny charges.
Charles R. Marty and his wife return from a family visit tour through Iowa and Nebraska. They met relatives in Des Moines Graf ton Hastings York and Donishan and toured Chimney Town. They attended the Iowa state fair during the trip.
A boy named Sandy saves weeks for a fishing rod and reel costing 8.40 plus line. His father initially cannot give the allowance, then finds a 50 cent coin for Sandy. The tale ends with Sandy and his father happy about the coin and the planned shopping, followed by birthday notices for local residents.
The Argyle Lutheran church boys quartet travels to Medicine Lake Minnesota to perform at the National Luther league convention of the Lutheran Free church. quartet members are Peter Skaalen Bruce Nelson Russell Nelson and Glen Legler. Also attending from Argyle are Rev and Mrs A P Anderson Ada Mae and Donna Lou Anderson Marilyn Nybroten Sanford Hanson Martel Disrud Sanford Disrud and Curtis Emberson.
The United Nations through the IRO displayed about 7000 carats of diamonds valued near a half million dollars in a closed bid sale at the UN in New York. Proceeds will fund rehabilitation and resettlement of displaced persons with bids to be opened Sept. 15 and results announced within 48 hours.
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