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Newspaper
Monroe Evening Times
Location
Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Apr 01, 1949
Page
2
The president hailed the rent law as a product of joint efforts by Congress and the administration, signaling a departure from past clashes. He aims to work with lawmakers, but faces limits on controlling the economy, tax increases, and the Taft-Hartley act as party divisions loom.
The legislature, seen as overstepping constitutional authority, seeks voter guidance on two amendments tied to veterans housing funds. Critics argue changes should be made without altering the constitution, urging a negative vote to hold legislators accountable and resolve the issue swiftly.
Madison senators Tetterman and La Fond denounced editor William T. Evjue of the Capital Times from the senate floor over an editorial. They defended labor leaders Haber man and Nagorsne who opposed bills on water pollution in state streams, saying Evjue’s critics were attacked for disagreeing.
South Wayne special report Two women from South Wayne were injured in a two car crash 10 miles west of Freeport on Route 20 Wednesday Celia Seffrood 34 sustained arm and shoulder injuries passenger Charlies Swent 42 suffered side and arm injuries Oswald Develow 57 and Lena driver of the other car were uninjured each car valued at about 400 in damage
Ten years ago Jay Chapman, a South Wayne lumber dealer, was in an April 1 1939 auto accident near Verona during a snowstorm with Mrs Frank Jones and Mrs Jay Chapman and Betty Lou Chapman escaping with minor injuries. Sheriff warned to watch for two black men in a Mt Carroll CCC camp paymaster slaying case. 25 years ago the Stramboli eruption fire raged on Stramboli island. Jack the Strangler terrorized London as victims mounted. 40 years ago Mrs Julia Keegan family escaped coal stove gas effects. Edward Smith the scenic painter died. 50 years ago Benjamin F Wolfe died after being thrown beneath IC caboose. Easter services planned and local civic notes observed.
The Century Farm and Pioneer certificates were presented at Juda Baptist church on Sunday to a group of descendants and local families. Named recipients include the Rodericks, Edwards, Patton descendants, Grenzow and Rutsch families, and James and Jean Allen among others.
Kenneth Hall and Mrs Kathryn Collins plus Ralph Bridge and their children are named in a local notice detailing familial connections and stakes in a pending matter. The brief indicates multiple family members tied to property or guardianship, with emphasis on legal or civic implications.
Frank Vitale, 28, of Brooklyn, received a one year probationary term after pleading guilty in Janesville municipal court to three counts of larceny. He must make restitution of $49.95 and pay court costs.
A federal grand jury declined to indict Clarence Stankowski a Waukesha truck driver on a mail theft charge involving 88500. U S Attorney Cronin said a similar complaint was withdrawn and Stankowski posted bond as investigators recovered the missing currency from a mail sack after an anonymous tip.
R C Phillipson will start operation of a Texaco bulk oil station next week. A temporary pump is being installed along the railroad tracks in the southeastern section. A fireproof warehouse will later be built to store oil and house the office. One 15,000 gallon tank will stand upright, four 10,000 gallon tanks will be buried.
The Evangelical and Reformed congregation at New Glarus will confirm 21 members, 11 girls and 10 boys, during Palm Sunday services on April 10. The listed confirmands include Mary Aebersold, Karen Frick, Kathleen Fuchs, Lorene Hefty, Mavis Hefty, Delores Hoesly, Corrine Jorenby, Valliere Pauli, Ruth Streiff, Shirley Streiff, Darlene Walden, and sons Benjamin Bernet Richard Christen Richard Dahnke Leon Eichelkraut and Russell Erb, among others.
Eric Hefty Jack Heller Roy Neuenschwander Ernest Strahm and John Zuber are listed as sons of their respective parents in a community notice. The brief item records parental lineages for five listed individuals.
Madison reports the 1947 legislature oversight corrected. Lt. Gov. Smith signed a bill restoring reckless driving penalties to a six month sentence or one fine for first offense. Second offense carries up to one year in jail and fines up to two hundred dollars.
The Emmanuel Evangelical United Brethren church in Brodhead will build its third house of worship in 1950, at its present site. The sanctuary will seat 314, with 188 in the nave, 62 in the chapel, 42 in the balcony and 24 in the choir. The chapel will connect to the nave for small weddings baptisms and meetings and a modern kitchen is planned.
Two Wisconsin women were named to office yesterday in the National Federation of Music Clubs. Mrs Ronald A Dougan of Beloit was re elected vice president of the central district. Mrs Edwin C Thompson of Madison was elected a director. Classified want column.
The description lists a ship room seating 245 a stage a pastor's study two assembly rooms for beginners and primary a nursery eight class rooms and a heating unit as part of the facility.
New Glarus reports early stage of the Labor day weekend Wilhelm Tell pageant preparations. High school typing classes cut stencils for the scripts and copies will be produced soon.
In Burma the practice of pickling tea leaves turns them into a vegetable like item eaten as part of meals. The custom shows how tea processing interplays with local cuisine and daily eating habits.
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