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Newspaper
Monroe Evening Times
Location
Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Apr 30, 1949
Page
6
An archival weather snippet notes a cease, a year ago today reading high 67 degrees at 1 pm with a 2:00 reading and a lower 4:57 value at 6:58. Eastport entry included.
Ansel Strommen and Floyd R DeVoe transfer property to the Swann Gehr American Legion post. Elmer deeds land to the state of Wisconsin for conservation in New Township See 26. City of Jom CC is referenced in the transfer records.
Mr and Mrs ae ae Mr and Mrs E Setfrood of Gratiot announce the birth of a son born April 29. Gen age hoor Mr and sha.
At St. Clare Hospital nucci South, procedures include a tonsillectomy for Thomas Neis efferson. Medical notes list Mrs. Glenys Jelie. dismissals include Miers Wayne Kahl Walter Meyer Carl Halverson Mrs. Henry Ur banowzki Mrs. Doral Disch and son Sally ever Blumer Leon Gerber.
Maynard Andrews, former Montgomery employee, is placed on probation following a disciplinary action. The case involves a former store man linked to Montgomery operations.
A government holiday observed today includes a large military parade and related ceremonies. Officials, veterans, and spectators gather to honor the milestone and participate in regional commemorations.
Washington ceremonies mark the nation savings bond drive as Truman's hometown secures a one day postponement allowing local preparations. Officials say the delay will enable broader community involvement and coordinated fundraising.
The report lists first, second and third place awards for class A to C choirs from towns including New Glarus, Belleville, Monroe, Cambridge, Monticello, Evansville, and Oakwood. It notes numerous firsts for Monroe B and Albany County groups and details girls chorus medals across 14 clubs with several second divisions.
Mrs. H. C. Greenwald of 1323 Vilas Avenue Madison is in serious condition after a fall down her back stairs. The Greens were former Monroe residents who moved to Madison fifteen years ago.
Workmen are slated to lay the concrete slab next week for the F. Royce Zum Brunnens' new prefabricated house in the Davis Becker area. The project signals ongoing construction activity and local development.
Mrs. Rosa Haeft sustained injuries to her nose arm and leg after a fall at the Frank H. Broege residence last night.
Henry Gene Schneider of Albany was fined 25 dollars and costs after a reckless driving charge. Albany marshal Dell Jones arrested him when his car struck several mailboxes and a way sign between Attica and an unspecified location.
Mrs. Clarence Heindel aged 66 in South Wayne suffered a stroke at home. She was found at 1 p.m. by her daughter in law Mrs. H. C. Homb who took her to Monroe for care.
Three young musicians from Orfordville and Brodhead went to the police station after missing their rides following a music festival. They were allowed to stay the night at the station.
Henry Babler of 1913 8th Street is reported recovering satisfactorily after an operation yesterday at St hospital for correction of a glandular neck condition.
Swiss and Austrian delegates opened discussions in Rorschach for renewing and amending accords on controlling the Rhine's 20 mile reach. They reviewed traffic across and along the frontier and supervision requirements.
Mrs Verona West and Mrs Paul Burke spent time in Madison while John Morgen Thaler and Rudolph Datt Jr visited relatives. Albany visitors Mr and Mrs Bongiorno and children traveled from MonroE. UW student Norma Waelti spent the weekend with Mr and Mrs Sam. Misses Burall Brendenmuehl Stauffacher Ruth visited kin in South Milwaukee and UW ties noted.
Virgil U Staufacher Monroe contractor died Wednesday afternoon funeral held 1:30 pm at Shriner Neushwander funeral home Rev Peter Retzlaff Juda officiated burial in Greenwood cemetery pallbearers were cousins George L Frank L Fred William J Chester Stauffacher and Wade Raymer piano selections Dawn and Good Night performed by C Fred Trachsel
Percy Gliddon 40 a Lena druggist died yesterday at St. Clare hospital. Funeral services set for Sunday at 2 30 p m the Evangelical and United Brethren church Hampshire with Rev H E Kasch officiating. Burial in Hampshire cemetery with American Legion rites. Survived by parents and two brothers both druggists. Died from brain concussion after automobile accident near Monroe.
Sixty Cub Scouts and their parents attended a public meeting for Packs 6 to 9 at the Knights of Pythias hall last night while Packs 1 to 5 met Thursday. Model airplanes, scrapbooks, kites, photos and other crafts were shown. parents played scout games and awards were handed out including Bear awards to Ronald Bregenzer David Dwyer and Frederick Teuscher and Silver Arrow Awards to Eugene Baker Don Barmore Dennis Hunt.
Belgrade apologized yesterday for discourses with five western nations as US Britain France Belgium and Italy protested that their diplomats were barred from performing routine duties and faced discourteous conduct by militiamen last Sunday.
A Milwaukee toddler, Lee Allen Hess, aged 3 percent was killed when crushed by the wheel of a truck trailer on a west side street. The death marked the citys 18th traffic fatality of the year.
Advertisers who buy two Want ads report greater workload for limited pay as workers describe a surge in tasks per listing. The piece notes small businesses and job seekers juggling timing, placement, and follow ups amid tight budgets.
Three Holland dairy representatives visited Monroe with Charles Grigsby of Kraft Glenview Illinois and local hosts W E Wenger and George Pulkrabek. They met dairy officials S Hartmans and others, toured Wisconsin experiments, noted similar weather, and discussed education requirements for Dutch agriculture students. The Swiss cheese market remained firm with higher B grade prices as shipments rose.
Ashland authorities plan to question a 42 year old Sheboygan painter who claims to provide details of a young woman buried after a shooting eight years ago. Police note he named a woman possibly named Annette aged 24 or 25 and fixed the shooting a week before Labor Day 1941.
Salvatore Giuliano, Sicily's bandit king, proclaims war on the Italian government from a mountain hideout issuing a war bulletin. He warns police and Carabinieri to avoid the Giuliano zone starting midnight last night amid ongoing gang robberies and killings. He previously challenged government delegates to a duel to the death.
Franz W. Brand son of Mr and Mrs Franz Brand Jr of 903 22nd Avenue has been pledged to Phi Alpha Delta law fraternity at the University of Wisconsin. Brand also belongs to Beta Theta Pi where he serves as secretary.
A four engined British airlift plane with a crew of four disappeared today on a run from Berlin to West Germany.
Manila prosecutors seek to outlaw the Hukbalahap as public outrage over the ambush slaying of Aurora Quezon grows. Three Hukbalahap suspects face sedition charges for posting communist posters in a Manila office building. About 2,000 government troops hunt the assailants of the widow of the Philippines first president and 11 others. Authorities identified the attackers as Nahelinens.
The Roddis Lumber Co. sawmill in Ironwood was burned to the ground in two hours after a 6 p.m. fire. Firefighters battled the blaze until 8:30 p.m. It was reputed to be one of the largest and most complete mills in the region.
Funeral services set for Monday for Dr. G Edmund Knauf 66 longtime Sheboygan physician and surgeon who died yesterday He had practiced in the city since 1905 and was a former Sheboygan county physician.
A Monroe exhibit at Schuetze store window revived local band lore with instruments photos and uniforms from past groups. Items include a red Ortiz style Do key band uniform on a manikin, loaned by Arthur P. Benkert, an old tuba from Albert Neushwander, a Seek or alto horn, a Nick Durst violin and other string instruments, plus photos of the 1920s bands and a 1735 Testore violin with a 1610 Maggini viola.
Berlin reports Gen. Lucius D. Clay confirms Oswald Pohl's death sentence for Nazi crimes but Pohl gains a stay of execution pending appeal to U S courts.
Pearl-essence composed of tiny fish scales is mixed with molten glass to craft decorative glass ornaments and is also used in some nail polishes.
Milwaukee judge eyed a possible mental coercion plea next Wednesday as defense attorney Arthur Richter seeks to spare Milton Babich 19 from a first degree murder trial. The tactic centers on an unsigned statement Babich says was obtained under mental pressure regarding the February 10 shooting of Patricia Birmingham. Babich contends the pistol went off when he grabbed it to keep Patricia from revealing her sister Kathryn’s pregnancy.
The election date was announced for Canada with Parliament to be dissolved on adjournment. The next session assembly is fixed for Sept 1, subject to potential government changes after the election.
The source notes a nationwide pattern of serious crime occurring every 18.7 seconds in 1958 according to FBI reports. The statistic highlights ongoing public safety concerns and the scale of criminal activity during that year.
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