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Newspaper
Monroe Evening Times
Location
Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Sep 26, 1949
Page
2
Monroe Evening Times lineage details outline ownership by Emery A. Odell with roots back to 1898, absorbed Monroe Daily Journal in 1927, and AP affiliated news distribution. Rates listed for subscriptions by mail within Wisconsin Illinois zones, prepaid only per postal rules. Office hours 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. and phone contact provided.
The editorial argues delaying center lane parking meters at the courthouse square shifts the burden to a business group survey. It questions voluntary pledges to keep center stalls free for shoppers and notes meters may ultimately be the only solution to parking and traffic, while urging courteous police interaction with motorists.
The piece reports on possible breakaway left wing factions within CIO unions forming their own federation. It notes the CIO's resilience against infiltrations, admires leaders for combating them, and warns the public to remain vigilant against communist influence while suggesting the pending split rumors may reassure observers.
About 8,500 mourners from many faiths attended a service at the Coliseum, Canadian National Exhibition Park, for those who died in the Noronic fire. In the adjacent flower building acting as a morgue, 92 bodies have been identified and 30 people remain missing.
Ten years ago Henry Ford addressed the American Legion national convention in Chicago on September 26 1939. The weekend item notes other local events including John Geigel injuring a foot in a corn binder mishap and obituaries such as Mrs Elam S Hilton of New Glarus. It also lists several residents returning from Switzerland and a golden wedding anniversary of the Sam Greenwalds.
The Green County Holstein association sponsors a consignment sale October 22 at the fairgrounds stock pavilion. At least 70 purebred Holsteins and Friesians, 15 bulls and 55 cows, will be auctioned starting at noon. Clarence Smith of Williamstown and F L Buchschacher of Monroe will preside as auctioneers. Francis Darcey of Watertown handles pedigrees. Many cows boast production records, with dams and high fat yields noted. Numerous named consignors and bulls are listed from Monroe, Juda, Monticello, and other towns, including Curtiss Candy Co. and Mooseheart Farm among bulls.
The 1949 Wisconsin legislature enacted a law requiring all fluid milk sold after January 1, 1950 to be pasteurized with two exemptions. Exemptions include certified raw milk under the American Association of Medical Milk Commissions and milk from herds accredited as free of Brucellosis and tuberculosis. Provisions exclude sales to patrons who buy at the producer's farm for personal use. Producers must obtain a license from the Department of Agriculture. About 97 percent of state fluid milk is pasteurized now.
Solon Springs Wisconsin observers prepare for the Northern States amateur field trial association national chicken championships. About 600 pointers and setters compete in open all age stakes as 20 000 acre grounds host a rich grouse population signaling potential peak chicken cycles and the sequence to the U S chicken championships.
Three more crewmen died from injuries after a B 29 crash on Guam Friday night that left eight men dead instantly. The incident worsens the toll from the military accident and adds to the ongoing investigation by authorities.
The fourth and fifth string football squads at Wauwatosa high school were quarantined after two players contracted polio. Coach Martin Jackson said 30 boys would stay home for two weeks. The first patient, 16, was taken to South View hospital in Milwaukee, with the second, 15, following. The other three squads were exempted due to separate facilities.
Princeton officials ruled Prof. Frank D. Graham's death accidental after he fell 70 feet from Palmer Stadium following Princeton's 26 14 victory over Lafayette College. The 59 year old economist was an expert on international financial affairs. Dr. Carmine Prunetti stated the verdict. Police said Graham plunged to his death moments after the game.
The Swiss cheese market remained firm for the week ending September 22 with fair to good demand and some speculative interest. State brand cheese was tight while other grades remained ample. prices ranged from 35 to 46 cents per pound fob Wisconsin assembling points. Upcoming cheese maker conventions are noted for Milwaukee, Marshfield, and Beaver Dam in October and November. State fair dairy consumption included 31 770 cheese sandwiches and substantial milk and cream usage.
An early morning fire destroyed the one story Metallics Inc factory on LaCrosse south side. Exploding drums of lacquer and thinner sent flames over the roof as about 60 city firefighters contained the blaze, sparing an adjacent warehouse and lumberyard though part of it burned.
Banjo Pete greeted by many well wishers at a restaurant opening on highway 69 south of town yesterday afternoon. Up to 100 cars lined the parking area as roses and fall flowers adorned the modern inn. The 175 seat dining room will start service at 5 pm with twelve waitresses on hand. Alpha Zeta sorority will use the private dining room in the west wing basement. Regular hours are 5 pm to 1 am weekdays and noon to 1 am Sundays.
University of Washington scientists report residual radioactivity from the 1946 underwater atomic bomb test remains in sea life and vegetation near Bikini. Swimming in Bikini lagoon was deemed safe, as researchers collected fish specimens for study.
Survey notes that about 85 percent of Greenland's surface is blanketed by ice. The finding highlights the vast extent of ice cover and implications for climate studies.
Mrs. O D Curtis reports annual memorial services in Postville where Rev Felts spoke. A flurry of social visits follows including Mrs Knoblauch in Cambridge and Mrs Bucking ham in Whitewater visiting Belleville and Madison residents. A Weshington Springs trip plan is noted for the Holcombs and Christensons with several Madison Monroe Postville visits surrounding.
Two cars were reported stolen in Baltimore on Saturday night. The thieves fled on foot after colliding at a downtown intersection yesterday. Both incidents reflect ongoing concerns about auto theft in the city.
Margaret Truman is booked as guest soloist on an American Broadcasting Company program in New York for December 20 marking her first New York professional appearance. She will begin a concert tour of 27 cities next month.
The first large scale exodus of foreigners from communist China began today. The General Gordon of the American President Lines is carrying 1,219 passengers from Shanghai on the initial departure.
Deafened readers hail an invisible Beltone Phantom mold that provides clear hearing without a visible ear transmitter. The ad promises enjoyment of music sermons and social life without self conscious attention and offers a free brochure and at home trial with no risk.
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