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Newspaper
Monroe Evening Times
Location
Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Aug 05, 1948
Page
8
Daily Record notes generally fair weather with warmer temperatures tomorrow. Hourly measurements since 1 p m show highs to 73 and lows 53. year ago values were 94 and 75. Barometer readings 29.79 at 1 am and 29.84 at 1 pm with statewide extremes Yuma minus 106 and Bismarck minus 75. Sunrise 4 55 and sunset 7 16.
Probate records transfer property from C H Pilz to Gebhard Hauser in Monroe Township and from Marie Selck to Virgil Pryce covering 46.86 acres west of Sugar River in Decatur Township. A deed from Marion Fletcher to Katherine Belting covers SE of NE in Spring Grove Township. Wendell L. Simmons transfers W half of Lots 5 and 8 in Tallman’s Addition to Carlton E. Ashby in Monroe city.
Judge Harold J Lamboley Dean Hawkins of Brodhead withholds the sentence for abandonment and orders a $15 monthly payment. Walter Schmidt of Milwaukee is ordered to pay $922 with half due within a year and the remainder to be set later.
L. A. Koenig Stewart D. Locke of Kokomo Indiana charged with operating a vehicle while under the influence of intoxicating liquor payable $75 and costs. Elmer L. Dixon of Brodhead fined $12 and costs for speeding. John Grasso of Estes Park Colorado cited for stop sign violation with $5 and costs.
Mr and Mrs Aloysius Wan of Beloit route 3 announce the birth of a son in August at Beloit hospital.
The St. Clare Hospital Surgical section lists Amelia Von Klein of 504 22nd Avenue William Spring Monticello Marjorie Johnston of 1323 15th Avenue Mrs Ralph Smith of New Glarus James Park Roderick of Juda. Medical includes Gus Pulos Janesville John Dulles Juda Mrs Lena Ferguson Milton. Dismissals cover John Thornton Frank Bussman Mrs Clarence Foss Mrs Bernard Dooley and daughter Mrs Nellie Woodstock Mrs James Kratz Harold Bac hert Gordon Henning.
Jackson Mississippi reports that the states' rights democrats will open their national campaign in Kentucky, Barkley’s home state. Gov. Thurmond and Gov. Wright will accept their nominations at a Houston rally on August 11.
Forty five of 1455 people photographed by the Wisconsin Anti-Tuberculosis association mobile unit last month were labeled follow-up cases by ATA staff. Miss Genevieve Arensdorf says these individuals should see their family physicians for larger X-rays, skin tests, or other recommended steps, with follow-up costs covered by Green county ATA. Seven cases were sent to physicians for heart conditions and sanatorium care was advised for one moderately advanced tuberculosis patient.
A committee found 38 workers fired for disloyalty since the loyalty program began 16 months ago. The Senate sought details on William W. Remington, a suspended Commerce Department official earning 9 975 a year. Three admirals and Secretary Sullivan said they were barred by President Truman from releasing data. Sullivan would discuss relaxing the rule with the President on a Remington matter.
The Associated Press reports chilly night across northern Wisconsin with Land O Lakes at 32 degrees and other readings including Prairie du Chien 81 and Menomonie 80. Temperatures eased inland but near lakes stayed cool while winds may prevent a warmup.
Madison republican candidate Ralph M. Immell was challenged by the union labor news to answer two questions before the nomination. He said he would study the queries and respond, pledging to answer any questions. The letter asks if he would support anti labor congressional candidates and how he would approach the Taft Hartley law regarding the Republican platform.
A stream of travelers and visitors modules through the area with residents from Madison, Beloit, Monroe, Macon and nearby towns. Notable stops include Mrs. Frank Klarer Browntown visiting Browntown relatives in Browntown, and Prof. Burr Phillips from the University of Wisconsin joining Rev. L. B. Hastings in Monroe.
Ray Lizar visited Madison for the day. A L Tottman of Belleville was a Monroe visitor today. Mrs Kenneth Stuessy visited Madison. Mrs Howard Knudson of Orfordville and Mrs Dwight Hageman of Brodhead shopped in town. Mrs E O Evans visited her recovering husband at the Methodist hospital. Mrs George Field, Mrs Otto Kundert and Mrs L A Moore joined Mrs Louis Hirsig in Madison. Mr and Mrs John Baumgartner with two daughters, visiting Mrs Barbara Baumgartner, returned to Oshkosh. Mrs Baumgartner accompanied them and will stay a week.
Kent Cooper, AP executive director, on a Queen Elizabeth voyage home from Europe, asserts nationalism will outlast communism in eastern Europe. He argues people first identify as Poles and Czechs before being communists and notes Tito sought Yugoslav rather than communist loyalty.
Dr George R Barry from Ann Arbor Michigan will join Monroe clinic staff in October to specialize in internal medicine. He completes a residency at the University of Michigan October 1 after two years teaching there. He is a University of Chicago medical graduate who interned at the Research and Educational Hospital at the University of Illinois and served two years in the service. Mrs Barry and their two children will accompany him to Monroe.
The Monroe Evening Times editorial, republished in the Wisconsin Alumnus, urges continued citizen support for the university to sustain its educational ideals as it approaches its centennial. It stresses that Wisconsin residents must maintain interest in the institution’s mission to ensure ongoing success.
Funeral services for 58 year old William N. Preston of 2416 7th street were held yesterday at the Shriner-Neushwander funeral home. Rev. L C Viel officiated and Masonic rites were conducted at the grave by the Monroe commandery. Burial took place in Mt. Vernon cemetery, Juba, with pallbearers named.
Arthur Wint of Jamaica won the 400 meter dash at the Olympic Games in Wembley England with 46.2 seconds to equal the Olympic record. Herb McKenley finished second in 46.4 as Whitfield and Bolen took third and fourth. The six man final also included Morrie Curotta and George Guida.
President Truman expressed hope for peace and for the outlawing of atomic weapons. He did not comment on Moscow negotiations but reaffirmed his belief that the bomb should be outlawed once proper safeguards are established by the United Nations. He noted his past order to use atomic bombs on Japan and remained optimistic about a ban.
Milwaukee Mayor Zeidler announced plans to appoint a committee representing local consumer interests. The panel will be asked to develop strategies to combat the high cost of living in the city.
Mr and Mrs Schilt welcomed a son named Richard Frederick born Tuesday at Madison General Hospital Madison. The Schilt family are former Monroe residents and reside in Madison.
Clarence Lengacher, county clerk, had brain abscess surgery at Wisconsin General hospital in Madison yesterday. This morning doctors report his condition as fair.
Mr and Mrs Alva Williams announce the birth of a son George Jr to their son and daughter in law Mr and Mrs Williams in Kobe Japan Dorothy Winters of Detroit Mich is the former Mrs Williams The Williams have lived in Japan two years where Williams is employed by the Caltex Oil Co
A county court yesterday withheld sentencing for Dean Hawkins of Brodhead on abandonment charges for six months and ordered a $15 monthly payment. Judge Harold J. Lamboley presided.
The American Legion and auxiliary plan a meeting on August 12 in Memorial hall. Local veterans group will discuss post activities and upcoming events.
The Odd Fellow lodge has postponed all scheduled meetings for August.
Brodhead special report notes council member Jacob M. Schlittler resigns from the city alderman post. He steps down after serving a second term in the first ward during this week’s council session.
The Angle sponsors the final summer dance in Lincoln school gym tonight from 8 30 to 11 30 with recorded music. An intermission program is planned.
The household goods of Dr. and Mrs. William G. Rence were loaded onto a van today for removal to Sigourney Iowa where he assumed duties at a private facility.
The Renees have been living in The Times apartment this week after moving from Iowa City in December 1945 to join the staff of Monroe Clinic.
The J. P. Elmer family will hold its annual reunion at Recreation Park on Sunday with a picnic dinner at noon. Mrs. Caroline Marty serves as president of the group.
Mrs Marjorie C Johnston of 1323 15th Avenue is seriously ill at St Clare hospital following surgery conducted this morning.
The Adult Bible class of the First Methodist church held a picnic last evening on the Charles Kundert farm on route 4.
Two autos sustained damage in a collision yesterday at the intersection of 16th street and 22nd avenue. Mrs. Roy F. Peter of 1625 19th street and John A. Anderson of Cambridge were involved as Peter turned into 16th street from Recreation park entrance. The Peter car showed extensive right side scrapes and dented fenders while Anderson’s left front fender was badly torn.
Madison professor Dr. C A Brandley recommends appointing Dr Torbjorn Moell of Oslo as a research assistant in the Wisconsin College of Agriculture veterinary science department. Moell and wife arrived in Milwaukee aboard the Ornefjell, the centennial friendship fleet ship. He aims to study virus defenses in cattle and chickens pending dean and president approval.
Mrs Charles Holsinger is the guest of her sister Miss Eva Darling in Janesville today.
The Marty Chevrolet Sales Co building at 525 18th Avenue gains a one story 74 by 30 foot addition with full basement, expanding repair facilities and adding a one car display room. Contractor is Alvin F. Rote Co and completion is expected shortly after Labor Day.
A red oxhart tomato weighing two and one half pounds was shown today by Mrs. F. E. Clough of 924 8th street. The tomato came from Mrs. Clough's garden along with other garden ripened tomatoes described as exceptionally fine.
Promotions were made at a regular drill meet of the Medical detachment in the armory. Privates first class Paul Alston James Joy Richard Kundert Malcolm Marti were advanced to T five and privates Burnett Bahe and Robert R Cleaveland moved up to private first class.
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