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Newspaper

Monroe Evening Times

Location

Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

Sep 23, 1950

Page

2

Editorial on hysteria over subversive legislation veto

The piece questions White House attitudes after a veto of home front subversive controls. It argues public reaction stems from recent espionage cases and trials. The author defends the public for supporting emergency controls while criticizing administration priorities and loyalty to the people.

White House McGrath Congress Alger Hiss New York Senator McCarthy

Nobel Peace Prize honors Dr. Ralph Bunche’s UN work

Tribute to America credits Dr. Ralph Bunche for winning the Nobel Peace Prize for his UN mediation in Palestine. The American Negro’s merit, shaped by education and opportunity, is praised as proof that color lines no longer block recognition. Bunche’s success followed the assassination of his predecessor and calmed Arab and Jewish tensions.

Ralph Bunche United Nations Palestine Dr. Bunche Near East

40 Hour Week Approved At State Institutions

About 816 employees in five state correctional facilities will begin a 40 hour work week on October 1 moving from 44 to 48 hour schedules. The emergency board approved the change and authorized use of funds from the department of public welfare. Guards and attendants at Waupun Green Bay Taycheedon Waukesha and Oregon will be paid for overtime until more staff are hired. The plan costs roughly $32 000 monthly.

Madison Department of Public Welfare Loyes Waupur Green Bay

First Ladies of Italy France and West Germany Invited to White House

The White House invites the wives of Italy France and Western Germany presidents to visit Washington as guests, announced today by the cadet La Tampa in Kin Italy.

White House Italy la Tampa Harry S. Truman France Germany Washington

Best Enters Prison For Treason Conviction

Robert H. Best, convicted of treason for broadcasting Nazi propaganda from Germany during World War II, was transferred to the federal penitentiary at Danbury Connecticut yesterday.

Best Boston Robert H. Best Germany Federal Danbury, Conn

World War II era fleet readies strike on French ports

A 1940 notice recounts the British Mediterranean fleet preparing to strike France's Moroccan ports in response to a French air raid on Gibraltar on September 22 1940. It also notes anniversaries and local events such as a 25th wedding anniversary dinner and a park picnic, plus other regional notices.

France Gibraltar Harold E. Mueller City Hotel Recreation Park King Haakon Norway Cone Quisling Fuehrer

Family gambling money keeps rolling in yearly

In a 1950 feature, Ken and Bob lead a summer pool of gambling money from canasta among native friends and their wives. They head to Belhurst to spend a $35 kitty while being teased by a stranger about farming wealth and Fur Trap hints. The cycle ends with more bets next summer.

Canasta Fanny Belhurst Red Dwyer Red Waterloo Quebec Kidder General Features

Rabid Dog Bites Two Albany Men

Lawrence Dunphy and Roscoe Jones receive Pasteur treatment after being bitten by a rabid dog on the Dunphy farm in Union township Rock county. The dog owned by L. G. Sanderlin died four days after observation and Madison tests confirmed rabies likely from a skunk it had killed. Jones was bitten on the right heel and Dunphy on the leg during separate work days.

Albany Lawrence Dunphy Roscoe Cy) Jones Pasteur Union Township Rock County L. G. Sanderlin Dunphy Evansville Madison Jones

GOP Official Denies Allen Hitler Story

Bonner Felles a Republican National Committee official denies a syndicated column quoting him saying Hitler did Germany a world of good He says he will sue for damages Allen denies misquoting Fellers and maintains the six Germans and their American guide reported the remark to him and he relayed it to Fellers

Washington Bonner F. Felles Republican National Committee Robert S. Allen Hitler Germany

Train Kills Woman in Crosstown Collision

A 27-year-old expectant mother, Mrs Harold Spurgeon, was killed when the car she rode in collided with the Chicago and North Western Flambeau 400 at a city crossing in Antigo. Her two year old daughter Jean and another passenger, Mrs Glenn Bown, 26, were not injured.

Harold Spurgeon Chicago and North Western Flambeau Jean Glenn Bown

Eclipse of Moon to Darken Monday Night Across North America

The harvest moon will enter total eclipse Monday night starting at 7 20 p m with totality from 9 54 p m to 10 40 p m observers across North America may see the coppery red lunar disk as sunlight bending through Earth's atmosphere fails to reach the moon if clouds block the rays.

Washington North America

Social Roundup in Albany Area Learns of Weekend Visits

Local column lists visitors and host families across Albany and nearby towns. Names include Mr. and Mrs. Fred Koch of Chicago visiting Phillip Kauk. Sgt. and Mrs. Robert E. Bowers from Springfield with three children. travel to Danvers Minnesota to visit Mrs. Bowers' parents, Mr. and Mrs. Percy Bartlette. Other guests attend birthday dinners, showers, and church youth meetings. notes of trips to Madison Libertyville Stevens Point and Holdrege Nebraska accompany various social calls and post-nuptial events.

Fred Koch Chicago Robert E. Bowers Springfield Phillip Kauk Mr. Kauk Bowers Danvers Minn Addie Ayres Arnold Ayres Brodhead Stephen Burns Blaine Hanek Madison Duane Dixon William Steindorfs Alfred Pascoe Verlyn Belleville Roy Swann Robert Evans Effie Dixon Elsie Smith William Farnsworth Brooklyn Louis Reese Evansville O. S. Jones Albany Dahla Monroe Christ Ubert Clara Vance Ryan Clarence Anderson Milwaukee Harry Zentner Lamont Russel Atkinson Arlyn Elmer David Sharer Sherwood Carlson Roger Steindorf Roseanne Pye Wanda Trow W. Thompson Donald Peckham G. T. Peckham Kathryn Paulus Ralph Sellow Libertyville Ill John Ross Grace Cordes C. L. Kennett Earl Zwickey Rose Zwickey Stevens Point Irene Dustan Larry

New Pup Tad Finds A Home After Rough Beginnings

A short feature tells of Tad the cocker spaniel pup born on a farm with siblings. He endures a car ride, unfamiliar basement sleeping, and loneliness before discovering a fenced yard, kind visitors, and a growing sense of belonging with his new family.

Boy Killed by Truck in Neopit Accident

A six year old boy Albert Brown Jr. was killed when a truck struck him after he ran onto the road and stumbled. The incident occurred last night and authorities are investigating the events leading to the accident.

Neopit Albert Brown Jr

Monroe Roller Mills proprietor named Purina feeds dealer

Thomas Gaughn, owner of Monroe Roller Mills, has been appointed Purina feeds dealer in the area by Ralston Purina Co. The announcement marks expanded distribution for the brand in the region.

Thomas Gaughn Monroe Roller Mills Purina Ralston Purina Co

Postoffice Birthday Dream Recalls Shoes and Kind Faces

A brief, reflective note recalls a dream of shoes and friendly people, contrasting with missing dreams of his mother and siblings. The passage centers on a simple, comforting vision rather than events, with no explicit dates or actions beyond the dream.

New Members List With Names and Addresses

New members include Richard Keith Wehinger of Argyle route 2, joined June 28 1945. Jacqueline Kay Wehinger of Argyle route 2, joined May 19 1949. Joyce Lavonne Reed of Warren route 1, joined Jan 15 1944. Mary Lynn Gempeler of Albany route 1, joined Sept 19 1947. Norman Lee Gempeler of Albany route 1, joined May 30 1944. Diane Lynn Bergemann of Orangeville route 1, joined May 19 1947. Richard Lee Bergemann of Orangeville route 1, joined Apr 1 1945. Alice Janet Busser of East Winslow Cheese Co Winslow, joined Sept 23 1945.

Richard Keith Wehinger Argyle Jacqueline Kay Wehinger Joyce Lavonne Reed Warren Mary Lynn Gempeler Albany Norman Lee Gempeler Diane Lynn Bergemann Orangeville Richard Lee Bergemann Alice Janet Busser East Winslow Cheese Co Winslow

$123 000 Home Buyer Held for Questioning

Milwaukee police questioned Mrs. Katherin Hulin a 44 year old penniless woman who tried to purchase a $123 000 Fox Point home. Det. Capt. Adolph Kraemer said she admitted passing bad checks in Waukegan before Milwaukee arrival to win back her husband’s affection through the purchase.

Milwaukee Fox Point Katherin Hulin Adolph Kraemer Waukegan

Rural Mothers Club Names New Officers

Puddledock Mothers club met at the home of Mrs. Clifford Stark Tuesday with new officers in charge. Mrs. Willis Isely is president, Mrs. Ernest Goecks vice president, Mrs. Dan Flannery secretary treasurer. Next meeting Oct 17 when each member brings a favorite recipe. Geraldine Hasse named president of Bethel school society Monroe township. Oscar Kern and Diane Spickler are new first graders.

Puddledock Mothers Club Clifford Stark Willis Isely Ernest Goecks Dan Flannery Stark Don Thompson Geraldine Hasse Bethel School Society Monroe Township Elizabeth Severson Shirley Lewis Joan Severson JoAnn Stine Oscar Kern Diane Spickler

Cost of Living Index Rises 0.3 Percent in Summer

The cost of living index increased 0.3 percent from July 15 to Aug 15 as prices rose for most items used by moderate income families. The index reached 173 percent of the 1935-39 average and was 2.5 percent above a year ago. Food costs fell 0.5 percent while some food items rose sharply.

Washington Bureau of Labor Statistics

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