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Newspaper
Monroe Evening Times
Location
Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Sep 07, 1949
Page
2
Fractured OCR shows a Monroe Wisconsin office listing with second class matter under a Congress dating line. Mentions publisher Odell and press associations, with garbled subscription rates and disclaimers about delivery, circulation, and compliance.
Berea residents debate ending nearby air races after ill Odoms fatal trophy event where a plane hit a home at high speed, killing a mother and child. Supporters acknowledge thrill of races but fear terror for homeowners as speeds reach up to 600 mph.
The piece argues for expanded recruitment and public backing for the National Guard, noting its voluntary basis and lower time demands compared with overseas service. It emphasizes community recognition of the Guard as a durable institution and a key postwar peace contribution.
Residents report recurring fast driving by younger motorists on the square after the holiday reopening. Police presence briefly curbed the activity but the issue resumed once officers left. The piece suggests drivers seek release yet warns against dangerous behavior near the community’s newly built quarter mile track.
Wisconsin leads with 214659 calves vaccinated in the year ending June 30. New York is second with 175639. Wisconsin also tops the nation in brucellosis testing over 15 years and in accredited cattle under the brucellosis control program.
Clarence Miller, 55, of South Wayne, is convalescing at home north of town after a Thursday stroke that affected his left side. Weekend visitors included J J Baumgartner and family, Richard Milwaukee, Ja cf Milwaukee, Clay Welty, and others from Detroit and Humbird.
Glancing Backward notes from the Evening Times files highlight President Roosevelt enlarging his cabinet on Sept 7 1939 to include administrators of loans work and security amid looming war. Also noted are the Duke and Duchess of Windsor’s return to London ending exile and various local items from 1899 to 1940.
The Juda Times Special reports enrollment of 78 at the high school and 123 in grade schools. Freshmen 31, sophomores 12, juniors 17, seniors 18. Faculty include Principal William Clements and teachers in social science agr iculture science English mathematics home economics and band. Grade staff list Irvin Matrice as principal for grades five and six Ermina Fritz for seven and eight Dorothy Burke for three and four Thelma Blackbourne for one and two.
Harold J. Gallagher of New York City won the sole nomination at a Tuesday caucus of state delegates for the American Bar Association presidency for the coming year. He will lead the national lawyers’ group in a year of preparation and policy work.
The Capital Times building was sold today to the Dane County chapter of the American Red Cross. The facility will house the regional blood center and other Red Cross offices. The Times occupied the building from July 1927 until August 6, 1949, when it moved to Madison Newspapers, Inc. premises. Rutledge Improves in York Me. Justice Wiley B. Rutledge shows slight improvement as he recovers from a cerebral hemorrhage, moving out of a coma that began last Friday.
City council tightens permit rules for traveling shows, circuses, and similar attractions. The judiciary committee upheld the existing license ordinance and urged timely applications. shows not covered by the ordinance would require mayor, clerk, and police chief approval for fees. The mayor warned past failures to follow the rule could block appearances without a special meeting. The body also set sewer installation assessments, approved water standpipe foundation work, and authorized purchase of equipment from Wis-.
A wartime discovery promoted for psoriasis eczema and other skin irritations. The ad claims no alcohol or painful application, describing Wonder Salve as fast acting and suitable for home use. Sold in Monroe by local druggists Trukenbrod Kempfert Blumer Ford-Topkine Drugs.
The city approves a new power supply contract with Wisconsin Power and Light Co. The approval includes licenses for several pharmacists and operators at local firms and establishments. Names tied to licenses include Grover O. Drais Alvin Blanchard Bruce T. Miller Helen Barnet Frank Heinzelman and John T. Blackney. The article notes operator licenses cover business operations and American Legion club use.
Coast guard crews expand search in Lake Michigan for three youths feared dead after a Labor Day weekend sailing incident. The body of the fourth crew member, 22-year-old Chicago bride Mrs Laurel Neitzel, was found lashed to a mast aboard the 30-foot Lorelei II.
Rescuers found the sinking craft after it was sighted from the air about eight miles off shore and seen by a passing lake freighter. Missing are Carl, 29, an engineer, and Louis D MaQuessan and his wife Clarice, 22, of Chicago. Actress Ginger Rogers, 38, obtained divorce from her third husband, actor Jack Briggs Jr., 29, who she called “everything I’ve ever” during a Los Angeles court proceeding.
In Pasadena California married January 16 1943 dream of life together ended with separation on July 30 last year. Classified want column notes a divorce or separation notice with brief details.
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