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Newspaper
Monroe Evening Times
Location
Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Apr 29, 1949
Page
6
Barometer at 1 a m reports coldest conditions in Green Bay Wisconsin at 33 degrees while Phoenix Arizona shows 99 degrees. Sunrise is 4 58 and sunset 6 57 with a daily weather summary for April 29 1949.
Real estate transfer records show Carl J. Dick conveying 120 acres more or less in Washington township to Fred W. Blum. The townships and parcel size indicate a standard deed recording with no stated conditions.
Vogel and Robert obtain marriage licenses at Uenocsuneee, Sams of Wee.
Obituary notices list death of Mrs. Ethel Mathilda Nelson 79, Percy Gliddon 40, Lena George S Wagner 86 in Freeport with brief ages and locations.
A hospital record from St. Clare Hospital lists Mrs Gottfried Bur ks of Footville and Albany medical cases including cne Telfair Beloit and Mrs Monticello Anthony Kinney. Dismissals include Clarence Jelie Robert Stauffer Loraine Wahl Burnette Burkhalter Mrs Albert Mau and Mrs Anna Godfrey.
Myron Bartle of Madison purchases Charley's tavern from Charles R. Tollefson and will take possession July 1. Bartle is brother to Dr. C. H. Bartle of New Glarus. Walter Dakin of Madison serves as vice president.
Cub Scouts received awards during a session and scrapbooks were shown to parents. Den 2 celebrated with a kite flying recreation contest at the park while Dens 4 and 9 tied for work at the Wisconsin and Co. windows east of the square. Gordon Stout earned a Silver award as Titans praise members of Dens 6 to 9 in a public meeting at the K P hall.
The United Auto Workers CIO says auto plant shutdowns at Packard Kaiser-Frazer and Nash show the need for presidential action. Hudson warns a wider closure if the supplier strike lasts.
A health official reports contaminated ham caused illness and hospitalizations in a city area. E R Krumbiegel, the city health commissioner, notes investigation is underway and the bureau is tracing sources, while residents seek medical care after a wine tasting incident.
Several hundred communist and anti communist German youths clashed in Berlin in the morning in the American sector near the Soviet border. A number of reds were hospitalized after the battle, which was broken up by police.
Henry W. Oberg, 76, of Milwaukee, was killed instantly when a car he rode in missed a curve and struck a power pole in Springfield. Norman Elton, 33, Burlington, suffered critical injuries as the other passenger.
Classified snippet notes buyers face substantial effort for small earnings when purchasing a Want ad. It highlights the imbalance between work required and compensation and hints at pricing or value concerns for advertisers.
John Zimmerli Jr. and Mrs. Frank from Albany spent the morning visiting. Mrs. Carl Streit of Monticello and several others are at Rice for several days. Mrs. Wilbur E. A mys and son David with mother Mrs. Emilie Karlen visited today. Mrs. Deininger will join tomorrow in the state auxiliary bowling meet.
State affairs committee hears discussion on designating a state paper with the Waukesha Freeman as the state paper. Two senators urged passage of a senate-approved bill, while the Isconsin State Journal would take the title. The discussion reflects partisan tensions in the assembly.
Veterans receive unexpected life insurance refunds with dividend payments that accompany the overpayment checks. VA officials say thousands of dollars in bonuses are being issued as the administration accelerates dividend distributions by year end 1949.
Stratford on Avon reports a taxi driver fined eight dollars after police described a chaotic scene with fourteen girls emerging from the rear of a cab. The judge ruled the act wilful misconduct endangering life and limb.
A parking meter was knocked over on 16th avenue in front of the Angle when struck by a car driven by Eugene Quinn of 2703 18th street at 7 17 p m yesterday.
The report lists Monroe performers across piano, band and orchestra divisions earning star ratings. Among soloists, ensembles, and vocal groups, numerous students received first ratings and starred recognition for Thursday events, highlighting substantial state-level success.
The document outlines a 1948 water and street project with costs split among the city and the United Savings and Loan Company. It lists city contributions of 57 080.60 and a minor byline for a subcontractor, plus additional line items for curb and gutter work, parking meter posts, and bid savings.
The fragment lists Lester G ee See See She Matzke Herman L. William Beckmen O L Hare and others tied to a local meeting. The text is partial with unclear roles and context for attendees or agenda.
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