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Newspaper
Monroe Evening Times
Location
Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Sep 09, 1949
Page
2
Rates show $2.00 yearly by carrier in Monror City and $1.00 yearly by wagon and county areas including crying regions. The note references additional local territories and delivery details in unclear handwriting.
The piece warns the polio emergency exceeds current funds from the National Foundation for Infantile Paralysis and the local Green County chapter. It notes dwindling finances despite strong support from the March of Dimes and urges continued voluntary contributions to meet the crisis.
Richard Strauss, amid Germany's upheaval and Nazi era, remained a living legend in music. His works endure beyond the era that enveloped him, preserving his contributions to civilization and his immortal name despite the times.
A mob of citizens and AFL pickets forced the Oglesby school board to reinstate a teacher on probation after officials had refused a contract citing her qualifications. The incident raised questions about how public duties are performed under pressure and urged a special election to review the board's actions. The teacher’s union membership was noted but not relevant to her qualifications.
Oscar Mayer Packing Co. vice president and provisions manager Althaus died yesterday after several months of illness. Born in St. Louis, he served 32 years with the company, was named vice president in 1941 and became provisions manager after transferring in 1945.
Washington reports the agriculture department forecasts this year’s cotton crop at 4,943,000 bales of 500 pounds gross weight, about 3,000,000 more than the previous estimate from a month ago. The new projection reflects a substantial increase in expected production.
Monroe motorists report encountering klansmen directing traffic at a crossroads near Evansville. Official county fair opening draws throngs after an informal preview, with gaily decorated grounds and numerous exhibits. Hometowners reunion boosts turnout and fair success touted as the finest in history. Marshal Blunt dumps a band of Spanish gypsies from the city on the eve of the fair, one arrested for fortune telling and fined. Buggies collide on East Russell street amid fair traffic, poor street lighting blamed. Two hundred cats gathered in the armory to welcome visitors.
Prague reports Catholic priests, totaling about 7,000, oppose a government bill placing church control under state authority. In a statement to the government, church sources said 70 percent of clergy had signed protests and more were being sent in, signaling a showdown in the embittered state church dispute this fall.
Paul Robeson, target of two anti-communist demonstrations that escalated to violence near Peekskill New York, will not attend another rally in the area. The decision followed public condemnations by President Truman and Henry Wallace as disorderly events drew wider criticism. Truman voiced support for Mrs Franklin D Roosevelt's syndicated column calling the outbreaks disgraceful.
Walter C. Friedrich of Milwaukee and his daughter Jean found a diamond on a sandy beach near their family cottage after two weeks of searching. The sun made the gem sparkle among countless sand grains.
Ten Donora residents who died in October filed federal suits against American Steel and Wire Co. seeking $556,000 each for wilful neglect allowing toxic fumes to linger over the mill town for five days. Attorney says additional suits totaling $1,487,950 will be filed for 121 more claimants seeking trebled damages.
Umeu reports Wisconsin Power and Light new 3.5 million dollar Beloit addition to Blackhawk plant will be in operation by December 1. The 25 000 kilowatt unit raises Blackhawk capacity to about 60 000 kilowatts. A 69 000 volt transmission line will connect to Monroe district. The facility uses 50 million gallons daily from the river and returns it. the turbine is cooled by hydrogen gas.
The freighter Andrew Jackson departed Kobe and Yokohama carrying 3,330 quarts of sake the first shipment since Pearl Harbor. Some of the cargo will go to the Hawaiian islands.
Guests from five foreign countries attended the 12th annual Wilhelm Tell pageant. Names include Ann Havinga of The Hague and Antoni o Panganabin of the Philippines among many others. The event was hosted at the Millard Tschudy residence with several local and regional guests in attendance.
Mrs J H Beight of Twin Grove visits with Mrs Fred Deininger of Portage and son Foster. Families from Milwaukee Lake Tomahawk and Chicago join Bert Orton home visitors. Several locals travel to Dakota Chicago and Watertown for weekend and Labor Day gatherings.
Union workers at Walter A. Goldsmith Co in Conneaut Ohio have voted to accept a five cent hourly wage cut. The announcement came today from the company's AFL union.
The American graves registration service Chicago office will close on September 15. It handled the reburial of overseas war dead from 33 states and coordinated burial logistics for veterans and families.
Local church news lists Immanuel and Bethel groups with Sunday school at 9:45 to 10 a.m. morning worship 10:50, choirs, youth fellowships, and quarterly conferences led by Rev. Lawrence A. Brown and Rev. Ralph K. Kofoed across Monticello New Glarus Monroe Browntown South Wayne Lamont Woodford and other congregations with events, rallies, and temperance talks set through midweek and weekend.
Sunday school at 9 30 a m worship and sermon at 10 45 in observance of homecoming Sunday at Monroe Street church with St John’s Thirteenth Sunday after Trinity observance and services listed.
Community notices list various church activities across multiple congregations. Meetings include youth rallies, Sunday schools, worship services, choir practice, and special congregational gatherings at locations such as Browntown, Postville, and Clarno. The items mention dates, times, pastors, and brief service details.
The notice outlines Sunday morning service at 10 45 a m with a lesson from Corinthians I and Science and Health with Key to the Scripture by Mary Baker Eddy. Sunday school for pupils under 20 at 9 30 a m and Wednesday evening testimony meeting at 7 45 p m with Ali continuing.
The library is maintained at the church located at 1411 10th Street and operates on Wednesday and Saturday afternoons from 2 to 4.
Admiral Oscar C. Badger told the Senate Foreign Relations and Armed Services committees he favors keeping the door open for possible arms aid to non communist China. He discussed the Truman administration bill proposing 1.45 billion dollars but offered no China funding. Badger, ex-commander of U. S. naval forces in the Far East, spoke with senators behind closed doors.
About 400 members of the AF union were set for a walkout to halt major building projects in Milwaukee. The action was called off temporarily pending a membership meeting this weekend.
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