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Newspaper

Monroe Evening Times

Location

Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

Sep 27, 1950

Page

2

Justice Jackson Advocates Practical Bail Stance

Editorial lauds Justice Jackson for opposing federal push to jail eleven alleged communists pending appeal. It warns the Supreme Court will review government tactics and stresses the danger of using such measures to frame public opinion. The piece notes enemies of the government often receive greater protections than ordinary individuals.

Jackson Justice Department United States Supreme Court Jack Sun Supreme Court Thas

Murphy Named New York Police Commissioner

Thomas F. Murphy, a prominent federal prosecutor who helped close the Alger Hiss case, becomes New York City police commissioner amid a bribery scandal. His appointment signals a crackdown on corruption and a drive to expose wrongdoing within the department.

New York Thomas F. Murphy Alger Hiss Murphy Hiss White House Hwever Police Department

Setting the Pace for Korea War Inductee Farewells

A small crowd of nearly fifty gathers for a first draft call farewell in a wartime mobilization. The piece foresees repeated sendoffs in coming months and suggests reviving the emergency council’s farewell program to maintain contact with inductees as their military service expands.

Korea

Elderly Man Found Dead in Janesville

Richard MacNeil about 80 was found dead at a rooming house in Janesville. Coroner E J Overton's office says he died of a broken neck and authorities suspect a fall from an outside stairway while seeking a room. MacNeil had no relatives in Janesville.

Janesville Richard MacNeil E. J. Overton MacNeil

Green County Emergency council organized in 1940

The Green County Emergency council is formed September 27 1940 with John J Burkhard as chairman L E Bothell secretary and Frank A Shriner treasurer Its aim is to aid Green County young men in military service amid world front tensions involving Germany Italy and Japan. Lucy Kundert and Otto Lisser wed. Also notes on local business moves and public meetings from 1900 to 1940s.

Green County John J. Burkhard L. E. Bothell Frank A. Shriner Germany Italy Japan United States Britain China Lucy Kundert Otto Lisser

Armed Forces Christmas Parcel Mail Urged by Post Office

Postmaster John J. Burkhard urges early Christmas mail for armed forces overseas. From Oct 15 to Nov 15 is the window for parcels for personnel, families, and U S civilians abroad. Special guides cover destinations Japan Korea Pacific islands and remote navy Marine locations with size weight limits and packing rules.

John J. Burkhard United States Japan Korea Pacific Navy Marine Corps APO New York

Baltic fortifications expand from Porkkala to Ruegen

Stockholm newspaper reports Moscow builds a vast Baltic wall from Porkkala to Ruegen with fortified islands and missile bases on Oesel. The article, byline Capt A Sverd lov, notes 12 000 to 15 000 workers including slave laborers at the southern Oesel fortifications.

Stockholm Russia Stockholms - Tidningen Moscow Baltic Porkkala Finland Ruegen Island Baltic Sea A. Sverdlov

Purchases Schiffman Farm Near New Glarus

Theron Killesvig bought the Henry Schiffman farm located 1.5 miles southwest of New Glarus, joining the area’s landowners.

Schiffman New Glarus Theron Killesvig Henry Schiffman

Canada weighs Western Europe option for its special army force

Ottawa reports that UN troop advances in Korea spurred talk that Canada could deploy its special army unit to Western Europe instead. Foreign ministers discussed the possibility in New York last week.

Ottawa United Nations Korea Canada Europe New York

U.N. Army Idea Gains Democratic Support

DeWitt Mackenzie reports growing backing for a United Nations army allowing each member nation to maintain a unit under U.N. control to enforce peace. The piece cites Korea as illustration of U.N. intervention limits and notes Moscow's current mild stance, seen by some as masking future aggression.

DeWitt MacKenzie New York America United Nations U.N Korea United States U. N Jacob A. Malik Russia Moscow

Browntown Notes and Local Visits

Mr and Mrs Leon Smith and their son Stephen of Albuquerque New Mexico returned home after visiting his mother Mrs Wesley Maxfield. Mr and Mrs Palmer Waller were business callers Monday in Freeport. An astronomers term local car galaxy is described as part of the same group as the Milky Way.

Leon Smith Stephen Albuquerque N. M Wesley Maxfield Palmer Waller Freeport Milky Way

Sheriff Denies Phantom Whistler Menace in Paradis

St Charles Parish Sheriff Leon C. Vial Jr. rejected reports of a phantom whistler haunting Paradis and threatening Jacqueline Cadlow. He said no resident faces a real menace as threats traced to pranksters.

Hahnville Whistler St. Charles Parish Leon C. Vial Jr Paradis Clifford Cadow

Juda Events and Social Visits Around Janesville

Mrs F N Miller hosts a Juda reception for Herman Burki at the Labor Temple in Janesville with Mary Ann McEween pre married name. Wayne Vanderbilt and daughters attend. Harrison Grenvow returns from Indianapolis visit. Ernest Thommen and Janet Arnsmeier at Wayne King show in Freeport. Donald Miller and Ervin Elmer guests in town. Merle Lee Stuckey visits grandparents Ivan and Janet Arnsmeier. Glenn Boyer conducts business in Chicago. Ivan Boyer and family visit Glenn Boyer in Monroe. Everett Hinkel and wife visit Glenn Dunwiddie’s family in Worland Wyoming.

Wayne Vanderbilt Herman Burki Labor Temple Janesville Ervin Elmer Merle Lee Stuckey Davis Ivan Arnsmeier Glenn Boyer Chicago Ivan Boyer Janeen Jerry Monroe Everett Hinkel Worland Wyo Glenn Dunwiddie

Albany Visitors Travel to Oak Ridge and Local Updates

Mrs. William Steindorf and guests Fay Wescott and Frank Watts with spouses left Thursday for Oak Ridge Tennessee to visit Don ald Watts and family. Clara Kaiser convalescing from eye surgery visited sister Andrew Anderson. Minnie Eldred ill at her son Louis residence remains about the same. Neva Wessel improved. John Christopher and Harry Edwards attended a baseball game in Chicago. Save with a Want Ad.

Fay Wescott Frank Watts Oak Ridge Tenn Watts Wescott Donald Watts Clara Kaiser Brodhead Andrew Anderson Minnie Eldred Louis Neva Wessel John Christopher Harry Edwards Chicago

Wisconsin School Aid Reforms Sought in 1949

Milwaukee reports push to revise the 1949 school aid law to fix inequities in state aid distribution. Directors say current formula rewards inefficiency and hampers district reorganizations. David O. Jones elected survey president. new directors include Albert Fund Jr., Neal MacKenzie, and Andre Perry.

Milwaukee Wisconsin Citizens Public Expenditure Survey David O. Jones Mineral Point T. F. Fitzgerald New London Albert P. Fund Jr LaCrosse Neal MacKenzie River Falls Andre Perry Fond du Lac

Legion Bans Rally Rowdyism at National Convention

Los Angeles officials pledge strict action during the American Legion national convention October 8 to 12. Thousands of Legionnaires and guests are expected, with police and Legion MPs instructed to jail any member using shock devices, firecrackers, sirens, water pistols, or live or imitation reptiles to create mischief.

Los Angeles Legion

Local Families Attend Dinners and Visits Across Wisconsin

Blanchardville residents attended a Methodist dinner and bazaar on Sept 16 and visited the Sardeson family in Sauk City. Baptism rites were held Sept 17 for infant daughter of Walter Yaeger New Glarus with Bertha Steiner and Robert Spears as sponsors. Various households hosted gatherings and trips, including a 2500 mile Midwest tour by Paul Olson Blue Mounds and companions ending Sept 21.

John Weckerley Belleville Earl Weckerley Monroe A L. Sardeson Carl Steiner Bertha Walter Yaeger New Glarus Bertha Steiner Robert Spears Madison Messers Mmes Mel Schiesser John Blanchardville C. J. Hoesly Robert Hoesly Joan Mel Schiesser Jr Schiesser Harold Saether Lee Bailey Cobb Saether Norman Hanson Dodgeville General Hospital Paul Olson Blue Mounds Carly Gilbertson Ella Watkins Iowa Minnesota Nebraska North South Dakota Marylee Mason Frank Mason

New Glarus Social Notes From Madison Weekend

Mrs Arthur A Doyle and Mrs Oswald Schneider with Lila Mae visited Madison on Friday. Clarence Roth and Ruth Ann with Kenneth spent Saturday in Madison. Reginald Duerst visited Monroe on Saturday afternoon. Ilse Strickler from Milwaukee was weekend guest of her parents Eugene and Mildred Strickler. Vernon Duerst and Marlen Duerst with Lila Mae Schneider and Darlene Blum were in Madison Saturday.

Oswald Schneider Lila Mae Madison Clarence Roth Ruth Ann Kenneth Reginald Duerst Monroe Ilse Strickler Milwaukee Eugene Strickler Vernon Duerst Marlen Duerst Lila Mae Schneider Darlene Blum

Nitey Nite Sleepers Highlight Comfort and Pure Cotton

Becker's Leader promotes Nitey Nite sleepers made from long staple pure cotton with nine thread sewn seams and reinforced stress points. Features include I help myself fasteners, adjustable sleeve length, bootie foot with double sole, and generous sizes up to 16 for tots and children in one two and three piece styles and ski pajamas without feet.

Becker Becker’s Leader

Storm coats capture campus fashion this fall at Lee's

Campus favorite storm coats top the season with warm alpaca lined Donnybrook designs and water repellent Donny Paca. Lee's offers gabardine, tweed, camel hair liners, mouton collars, zip in options, and shorty belted coats in rayon satin and wool blends. Store promises to set aside your choice.

Lee’s Donnybrook Lee

Monroe Music Promotes Records for Busy Parents

A Monroe Music store markets unbreakable records and read along readers to keep children educated at home during long winter months. New 10 inch record readers feature Cowboy Songs Nursery Rhymes and Three Little Pigs with illustrated pages and a complete album, record and reader priced at $1.05. The shop also offers 45 and 78 RPM children records with Bozo the Clown among titles, singles as low as 25 cents.

Monroe Music Store Bozo the Clown

Side Kick Jr Magnetic Memo Box At Baker's Book Store

A magnetic memo box Side Kick Jr offers quick note taking with a built in pencil and concealed eraser. It features Permorite cleaning and a lifetime hold with a side touch mechanism. Available in maroon brown or cardinal red for 2.95 dollars. Also the Magnet o Pad with a small detachable pencil available for 1 dollar for telephone use.

Side Kick Jr Baker’s Book Store

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