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Newspaper
Monroe Evening Times
Location
Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Apr 06, 1949
Page
1
Gehl, a World War I infantryman, topped early returns in the state judge race and a separate superintendent contest as precincts reported. The article notes Gehl’s lead, the runoff vote to be held May 3, and provides details on other statewide races and a constitutional amendment on housing funds for veterans.
Monroe attorney Marshall L. Peterson led in Green County with 3 721 votes in the state supreme court race, well ahead of Mortimer Levitan who received 392. George Watson led in superintendent race with 1 642 votes. Lamboley defeated Koenig 3 691 to 1 996 in the Green County judicial contest. County School Supt. Florence Wartenweiler ran unopposed and earned 2 019 votes. Voters supported veterans housing aid 2 594 2 398 and rejected US property authority 1 822 to
Jefferson township voters approve a beer referendum 214 to 170 at Center school near Juda. They also pass a $2,000 road appropriation with 285 to 65 for permanent needs and approve topping a gravel road section. Incumbent A. S. Keen wins as chairman 238 to 166. Jacob Gruenewald secures second supervisor seat 269 to 133. other local officials include Robert Newman and John Waelti.
Plans were discussed last night for a camporee to be held April 30 to May 1 for all Boy Scouts of Green county at New Glarus state park. Charles Bienemann of Grant council Freeport attended the scoutmasters meeting in Louis A. Koenig's office.
The Home and Food show begins this evening at 7 30 in Turner hall with Hartwig's band Monroe Turn and Schwing club and the Signer sisters. Twenty seven booths display local business products in a remodeled auditorium. Coffee and cookies will be served and floral Easter plants shown. Martha Logan will demonstrate Meat in More Meals throughout the show. A Friday night style show at 9 features models chosen by the business girls' sorority and four presenting firms.
Wilbur Wells defeated incumbent supervisor Roy Crago by six votes in Browntown election. Wells 32 Crago 26. seventy voters turnout. one contest for supervisor. Elected with no opposition were Hubert Rockow president Dave Warren trustee Gerald Swiggum clerk B E Maddrell treasurer Willis Theiler assessor Mid Van Meter justice of peace two years John Rothlisberger justice of peace one year.
Former Under secretary William H. Draper told Army Day crowds that American troops must stay stationed in Europe as long as the Cold War lasts. He backed Gen. Bradley’s call to bolster Western Europe’s armed strength and warned against relying on air power alone to defend the continent.
In Monticello the second largest voter turnout of 346 saw all incumbents reelect ed. Do M Stauffer was kept as village president with 215 votes to Willis J Marty 135. Emil G Voegels edged Royal W Woelffer Jr. 216 to 123 for trustee. Herman Babler won trustee seat 217 to 116 over John B Hoskins. John L Streiff defeated William Spring 197 139 for third trustee. Dick L Zentner led assessor 238 to Walter Haddinger 99.
A public service commission hearing will consider United Telephone Co of Monroe rate increases, the first in 30 years, with a second hearing the same morning on Jefferson Telephone Co. The president, Paul J. Weirich, cites rising costs and pledges service improvements for Monroe and nearby communities. The commission also will review Scinner Telephone Co.’s request to discontinue lines and switch service to United.
Federal State market news reports Wisconsin American cheese demand and trade light as prices hold with limited movement. Selling points list types including single daisies, longhorns, square prints and mid gets with narrow price ranges noted.
Effingham Illinois reports 69 dead or missing after St Anthony's hospital blaze that killed 54 and left 13 newborns among the casualties. Authorities investigate arson rumors while fire inspectors assess causes. The hospital housed about 124 patients and staff. Fort Worth?
City Clerk Glenn S. Soseman won reelection in a single major race, defeating Robert E. Hayes 1643 to 879. Floyd Matzke and O L Hare won council seats in second and fourth wards, both by substantial margins, with others unopposed in first third wards.
The Green county board of supervisors will meet at 10 a m Tuesday April 19 for a reorgan ization session Four new members join the board Sam Ludwig Sylvester township Oscar Paulson York Wilbur Wells Browntown and Joshua J Hoesly New Glarus village Two incumbents were defeated Paulson replaces Lawrence H Ames and Hoesly fills the New Glarus seat The full roster lists 27 precincts with new and returning officials across towns villages and cities in Green County.
William Hahn, veteran supervisor of Brodhead's first ward, defeated E. D. Porterfield by 100 votes, 213 to 113. Leo M. Ties had no opposition with 313 votes in the second ward. F. M. Ties totaled 596 votes for chief of police across wards, while J. B. Hopkins polled 105. Incumbent aldermen were reelected as George D. Richardson beat Amos K. Stewart 202-129 and Frank Mauermann vanquished Fred Badertscher 218-154 in the ward contests.
Reports described a large spring on 5th Street east of 22nd Avenue as a water main leak. Superintendent Zenno A. Gorder said the leak dried up when a valve was turned off and workers continued repairs at the site.
An advisory referendum in Clarno township favored the dry option for beer licenses but none have been issued. County Board member Percy Lientenwalner was reelected 146 to 55 over Glenn Roderick. Incumbents Fred Wuetrich Alvin Priewe Fred Discher won their contests. Justice of the peace race moved to the top two: Clarence Herbert and Mrs. C H Lichtenwalner. Unopposed: Thomas C Thorpe C H Lichtenwalner John Herbert.
Voters in Darlington approved a 75 000 contribution to a proposed Fayette La Mont hospital with 747 in favor and 114 opposed. Darlington township backed a 35 000 hospital bond by 73 53. Willow Springs approved 20 000 by 186 112. Seymour approved 16 000 by 90 77. Fayette and Lamont townships pledged 15 000 and 10 000 respectively. Truman township proposed 10 000 to be decided May 6.
In the village election Robert Gressman incumbent clerk defeated Carrie Purinton by 10 votes with 183 ballots cast. M. L. Barton gains another term marking 22 years of service. Fred J. Blumer becomes assessor unopposed, replacing Everett Williams. Renamed officials include A. H. Partridge president Shirley Crooke treasurer Edward Killingstad supervisor and William Patchen constable.
Argyle residents reappointed village president C A LaVasseur by 190 to 90 in a straight contest against Eber Hansen. It was the only contested race in the village.
The Monroe referendum to switch to a five-member council city manager government failed 1 559 to 990 with strong defeats in every ward. Beloit kept the manager plan while Rhinelander and Antigo rejected it in heavy ballots, and the official canvass will reconvene Friday to tally totals.
Oscar Paulson won the York township chairmanship defeating Ambrose Wenger 96 to 63 in yesterday’s election. He will join the county board of supervisors, succeeding Law rence H. Ames who did not seek re election due to moving to Blanchardville. Amos Johnson beat Tor van Wamstad 89 to 71 to become first supervisor replacing Paulson, while Ludwig Swenson edged Martin Hanna 85 to 74 for second supervisor. Andrew Aslakson defeated incumbent assessor Dewey Moe 79 to 77. Unopposed were Quiiton Lyse clerk Norris Ula treasurer and two justices James Ula and Lawrence Huber. Norris Ula will start his first term as treasurer after John D. Ula did not run.
Sam Ladwig defeated incumbent C. Baumgartner 61 to 36 for chairman of Sylvester township in yesterday's election held at the Prion school. LeRoy Peterson won 63-30 over Chester Pinnow for first supervisor, replacing Ladwig. Conrad Elmer, incumbent, received 46 votes, defeating Chester Stauffacher 28 for second supervisor. Herbert Striker polled 66 votes for town clerk, defeating Marvin Liedschlag 2-1. Liedschlag tallied 33. Unopposed were Lloyd Frien, treasurer, and Leland Heitz, assessor, both incumbents.
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