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Newspaper
Monroe Evening Times
Location
Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Apr 08, 1949
Page
1
A local FFA group faces a challenge in its award system as members hear remarks from Paul Hartwig and James Davenport who introduced guests and special attendees including parents Mr and Mrs Earl Davenport Gerber and a roster of officers and supporters.
Three state traffic officers completed a two day routine inspection in Green County weighing and inspecting trucks and all vehicles. Nathan F Burgy Lafayette Baraboo region issued tickets for defective equipment and other violations. Several individuals arrested on overload license charges will appear in court.
Lt Jessie W Teuscher daughter of Mr and Mrs John Wyss of 710 18th Avenue has been nominated for captaincy and is set to arrive home on leave once sworn in to the new rank.
Values were unchanged today on the cheese exchange in Plymouth. Market chatter notes steady prices and little movement as traders assess current inventories and demand.
A Wisconsin Power and Light crew working in the North Court area to swap heavy lines to new poles caused a 70 foot pole to snap near the top while lines were live. The incident happened after they completed the final switchover, no one was on the pole, and circuits had been cut at 1:30 a.m. to reduce danger. The district manager said the pole carried 34 500 volt and 12 400 volt lines west of Monroe. No injuries reported while arrangements are made for new poles.
Madison reports a bill requiring public school students to recite the preamble to the Wisconsin constitution and In God We Trust weekly won approval in the assembly and advances to the senate. Another measure prohibits sale of second hand taxis without title notations. The assembly also defeated a rural compulsory schooling bill 48 to 40 and laid it over.
Schreiner, killed on Okinawa in 1945, will be honored at funeral rites scheduled for Wednesday in Lancaster WF. The service will mark the returning memory of a fallen veteran and reflect on his wartime sacrifice.
Congress showed a tell us more attitude as Secretary Brannan outlined a new farm program aimed at lowering grocery bills while keeping farmers prosperous. Critics from Republican farm states and the American Farm Bureau challenged provisions including payments to guarantee minimum returns, ending parity price goals, and broadening government controls on farming operations.
The Wisconsin Supreme Court may rule on the constitutionality of the new runoff election law, possibly today or tomorrow, in a case brought by Carl C. Frederick through attorney Daniel H. Grady. The move follows Attorney General Thomas Fairchild’s refusal to file suit to halt the May 3 election after runoff provisions triggered by lack of a majority.
Gov Rennebohm today approves a contract for maintenance work on 7.7 miles of state highways 79 and 176 in Lafayette county near Wiota with Rein and Dahl Stoughton. The bid amount is 32373 dollars and is the approved bid.
Donald Phillip Ebneter, 15, son of Mr and Mrs Joseph Ebneter, was killed instantly when the tractor he drove overturned near the Lyons farm southeast of Albany in Green County. Coroner rules no inquest. He attended Brodhead High School and was en route to field plowing. Funeral services set for 2 p m tomorrow at Evangelical church Greenwood cemetery burial.
Portage city council approved an ordinance creating a director of public works who also serves as city manager. The appointee must be a licensed engineer with five years experience and will report to the council and mayor, aiming to blend manager and council strengths for a smaller city.
Eight European NATO members urgent for help rearming. Acheson says requests and U S reply fit the pact spirit. Nations pleading include Britain France Belgium Netherlands Luxembourg Italy Denmark Norway. Washington prepared to recommend military assistance to each country. Eisenhower and Joint Chiefs study budget implications of arming Western Europe within the defense program. President Truman clarifies Nourse remarks, stating funds stay outside the existing budget of 41.9 billion dollars.
The agreement outlines that occupation authorities will stay in place under a top civilian supervisory setup. It details that the high commissioners will act as the supreme allied agency, with a framework for German federal state participation, plant dismantling plans, and European recovery cooperation with the United States. The text was prepared in Bonn as Germany drafts its western government constitution and follows London negotiations that confirmed the three power control machinery and related provisions.
Nine high school contestants travel to Ft Atkinson for the Whitewater district forensics finals tomorrow. Winners at Milton Junction No. 4 meet March 28, the students include Kathryn Krauss Nanci Moldenhauer Lois Burgy Karen Bender Jo Anne Davis Donna Wenger Mary Ann Huber Ben Blaser and Mildred Cotherman.
The city cancelлed tonight's special council meeting to pursue alternate bids on court house square repaving. Mayor Frank Buehler and the joint paving committee will consult Ward and Lane on specifications and consider sheet asphalt after protests over concrete. Bids on concrete were to open April 22.
In 1895 Joseph Wood led the Monroe Choral Club in Handel's Messiah marking an early tradition later echoed by the 1949 Green County Community Chorus. Old timers recall practice rituals, notable performers, and the cello of Wood still used by his descendant city attorney Arthur Benkert.
Oats sowing starts in scattered Green county sectors as frost recedes and fields loosen in lighter soils. Farmers report good seeding prospects though equipment shortages persist with tractors and grain drills in short supply.
A plane sighted two schooners near Pensacola Key in the Bahamas and off Charleston while ships and planes joined the search for a derelict two child carrying schooner. Coast guard pursued a suspected Keewatin link but remained uncertain if Windfall sightings refer to the same craft.
Eighty Great Lakes freighters resumed voyages on the St Marys River after a navigation hazard blocked the channel. The Benson Ford ran aground yesterday and was freed today causing a marker light to topple in the channel.
Henry Van Matre of Browntown sues Elmon Blum of Cadiz township and Milwaukee Insurance Co for 20950 dollars. He claims 450 dollars car damage 500 dollars medical costs and 20000 dollars for loss of his arm from a two car collision three miles southeast of Browntown on August 30 1948.
The body of Russell Knoll, 23, Milwaukee, identified as the third victim of a boating mishap near the dam on Sunday, was recovered yesterday from the Milwaukee River. Four men were swept over the dam when the motor failed. one swam to shore, the others drowned. all bodies have now been recovered.
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