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Newspaper
Monroe Evening Times
Location
Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Sep 28, 1949
Page
2
Editorial criticizes President Truman for linking his Fair Deal to the constitution and argues his interpretation of general welfare risks class conflict and higher costs. It recalls constitutional fundamentals and warns against expanding federal power through reforms and subsidies.
Ground was broken for the first of several additions to St. Clare hospital in Monroe. The ceremony reflected community faith in the sisters of St. Agnes and their sizeable investment in Monroe and Green county's future. Work will double patient care capacity and modernize facilities over the next year.
The Monroe American Legion post reports a 1950 paid up membership of 250, up from 529 in 1949. Adjutant Arthur C. Benkett announced the sign of strong renewal and a September 28 update. The renewal drive was led by Frank W. Heinzelman and the membership committee. On meeting night 68 members paid up for 1950.
Samuel G. Beers Waupun prison chaplain will address the Monte Swan club at the Monroe luncheon tomorrow. His talk titled Therapy in the Movies will explore why people attend films and the consequences of moviegoing. A new sign for the Eugene hotel is planned after removal for revamping. Jack Yates hotel manager said the hotel sign will be modernized to match the new Swiss Room sign on the south side.
Ten years ago Raymond J. Kelly of Detroit was elected commander of the American Legion on September 28, 1939. The report notes other items from the era including the first set of twins at St. Clare hospital in Albany and a Wisconsin extension nutritionist injured in a fall.
Weekend visitors Included Mr and Mrs Henry Schmid and Mr and Mrs Harlan Wernecke in Chicago. Miss Marilyn Bly of Madison visited her father Emil Kubly. Fred Tschudy traveled to Chicago for business. Regular locals and Madison visitors hosted and dined with the Tschudys and Kublys during the weekend and Sunday evening.
John W. Rufi of Sylvester township Monroe receives the Holstein-Friesian Association of America progressive breeder's award for the fourth year. The 34 cow last test yield 428 pounds butterfat and 12 509 pounds milk in 309 days. Herd type score 84.3 with 43 of 63 animals freshened and 35 home bred.
Mrs. E. R. Blair of Monroe will present Buttons of the Golden Age. The program highlights historical attire and craft from a bygone era.
Mrs. Don Doherty and Roger Jenson paid a social visit to the Tschudy family, meeting with them on a recent weekday afternoon.
The Wisconsin State Button society will hold its October meeting in Monroe Sunday afternoon in the Green room of the library. The Helvetian Button club assists by Monroe's junior club The Button Box Girls. State president Paul J. Pierce Madison will preside at the business meeting. The program.
A mining board report notes most of the ore sample is too poor to extract profitably. Officials cite low grade and high processing costs making the operation uneconomical.
Baker's Book store showcases a brass pilgrim hat candle snuffer with a quill handle and a wide range of gift items. Becker's Leader promotes Cuddle nests and pram buntings for babies, while Lee's highlights National Sweater Week with Catalina Garland and Miss America cardigans.
Herbst winter cleaning guidance highlights the Kirby vacuum cleaner as versatile and best built for homes with 80 to 90 percent rug and carpet cleaning. It features adjustable attachments, a compact case, a spray gun with foam cleaner, and a Sani-emptor dust bag system. Etter's store invites demonstrations. A thrift buy at The Charm Center presents two toned suit dresses in gabardine for 12.95 with sizes 12 to 20 and petite 12 to 18, urging quick purchase.
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