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Newspaper
Monroe Evening Times
Location
Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Aug 07, 1948
Page
6
Mostly cloudy with scattered showers tonight and tomorrow. Little temperature change expected. High 82 and low 62 since yesterday 1 p.m. Barometer 29.70 at 1 a.m. and 29.68 at 1 p.m. Warmest city Yuma Arizona 109 degrees, coldest Grand Rapids Michigan 46. Sunrise 4:57, sunset 7:13.
Edna Schmid transfers 72 acres in Monroe to M. K. and L. M. Johnson as described in block 34. David Taylor transfers Its 5 6 7 and 8 in block 191 of Brodhead to Sidney H. Stair.
Ralph N Meyers of 1522 17th Avenue faces speeding charges with a fine of $15 and costs. Justice L A Koenig presides.
Katherine Jane Knipschild and Donald Nelson Siedschlag both of Monroe obtain marriage licenses. Maryellen Whilma Prien of Monroe township and Roger A Sullivan of Adams township also seek licenses.
John E Kundert aged 55 of route 1 and H Gabriel aged 86 of Denver are listed in a public notice as individuals associated with the case.
Mr and Mrs Arthur M Jones Albany welcome a son on August 7. Mr and Mrs Chester Block South Wayne greet a daughter on August 6. Mr and Mrs Charles Colli cutt South Wayne welcome a daughter on August 6.
The record lists St. Clare Hospital Surgical Otto Korban Foot ville and Mrs Earl Raymond, with Medical entries for Mrs Bennett Clarke Monticello Mrs Charles Maltby Beloit. Dismissals include Mrs Everett Crawford Mrs Leslie Curry and son Mr Willis Williams and son Mrs Blythe Myers and son Mrs Sylvia Breyling er and Donald Miller.
The Star and Washington papers recount tension at a public hearing where an unidentified key witness refused to testify, citing potential self incrimination. The Times-Herald links the witness to espionage china and current leaders of a ring. McDowell cites uranium shipments to the Soviet Union and names Canadian and Denver sources.
Lisbon reports Amadeu Cunha in Diario de Noticias links to labour crisis in Angola and Mozambique to native reluctance to work, underpayment, and allure of Rand wages. He notes Angola’s cotton sector employed only 36,644 workers of 221,746 natives in 1945-46, with only three in ten working-age individuals in cotton or any industry.
All members of the Tudor family except Henry VII of England were born at Greenwich Castle, highlighting a royal birth pattern tied to the palace and its historical status.
Four Green County youths joined the army and air force for two to four year terms. Recruiter Sgt. Rodney C. Johnson announced 18 year olds will be eligible for one year starts Monday and men ages 19 to 25 for 21 month periods next week. Carl Wyss Monticello and Cyril Walters Freeport enlisted in the air force for three and four years respectively. John Steiner and Weldon R. Harrington enlisted for two year army terms unassigned. Walters is a navy veteran of six years and a technical sergeant in the air force. Steiner and Harrington are sons of Mrs. Mary Kubly and Mr. and Mrs. Wendell L. Harrington.
John H. Gabriel of Denver died Thursday morning at age 86 after a long career as an attorney begun in 1889. A York township native, he was a Monroe High School and University of Wisconsin graduate and descended from Green County pioneer settlers. He was born near Saw Mill Creek. his relatives include cousins John W. Stewart and Adeline and Nellie Stewart. His wife Mina Stone Gabriel died in April.
Samuel Howard town garbage collector was held on a charge of assault with a dangerous weapon after his wife said he fired three shots at her for giving away cabbages and not sewing two buttonholes. State Police Lieut. Robert E. Rundle said Howard admitted firing a rifle over his wife's head to scare her and a hearing was set for August 28 in town court.
A stream of names and towns fills the page as Mrs. Elmer Kaster and others travel to Dubuque, Monroe, Milwaukee, Madison, and Chicago for business, family visits, or weddings. Among them are Emil Moe of Gratiot and Harry Keister of Viola, plus many relatives visiting relatives in Brodhead, Darlington, Waukesha, and more.
Twenty-five small butcher shops in Los Angeles plan to close today amid buyer resistance to high prices. Philip Melnick, secretary of the Meat Dealers' Association of Southern California, said more shops may shut down and that many will suspend operations for one or two months. He cited a telephone campaign targeting housewives as contributing to the closures.
Denmark marks July Fourth as Rebild festival day where Danish Americans gather with Danes to celebrate a shared heritage. The annual event evolves from a 1905 Wisconsin origin, with speeches by King Frederik the Ninth and officials, folk dancing, and a Lincoln log house shipped from America.
Thirty three prize dairy animals from Green county, Holsteins and Brown Swiss, were moved by four trucks to West Allis for the junior fair division of the Wisconsin Centennial Exposition at State Fair Park. Accompanying staff included Myron E. Jeglum, Herbert Scherer, Paul Marsh, and exhibitors Donald Timm and Howard Voegels. The exhibit lies in the first stone barn west of the coliseum.
A U S consul employee Joseph M Przychtowski from Chester Pennsylvania, a civilian guide for the American consulate general, was slightly wounded today as he crossed to Arab lines in an official car, the state department was advised.
The Communist Party will back Henry A. Wallace and his Progressive party in the coming election. Leaders said support will be given without alignment to any special interests. The text also notes a reference about the Indian elephant gestation period, estimated at about 18 months.
William Murland, 74, longtime Mt. Horeb village president, died today. The brief obituary notes his leadership role in the community and his passing, reflecting on his service to Mt. Horeb.
The United States topped track and field with 188 points to win its 10th title as the 1600 meter relay claimed gold and the U S also led in men’s swimming and near sweep of water events. Britain took the 400 meter relay after the U S was disqualified for a baton pass error. Dean Cromwell protested officially.
National Broadcasting Company will not launch any new give away programs until legal clarity exists. The FCC is studying whether such contests violate federal lottery laws. NBC cites the Communications Act uncertainty and seeks guidance. ABC and Mutual report compliance and minimal impact on their schedules.
Funeral services for Mrs Ella Mahley 91 who died Thursday at her daughter Elizabeth Pickett s home 1322 23rd street were held at 2 this afternoon at the Shriner Neushwander funeral home Rev Newell Mendenhall officiated and interment was made in Greenwood cemetery Pallbearers were Roscoe Smith Harold Pickett Ralph Mahley August Ruehlew Robert Kramer and Arthur Stoltz
In Salinas California a statewide manhunt focused on Augustin Lavina sought for questioning in the killings of five Filipino kitchen workers. Sheriff Jack McCoy said the victims were likely shot and beaten during a gambling game yesterday in the Big Sur area 15 miles below Carmel.
West Yellowstone resident Percy Myers offers 25 dollars for the return of four stuffed bears stolen by burglars. The bears, valued at 800 dollars, were distinct from others in the area.
An auto driven by Harry Swartz of 2423 10th Street collided with a Farm Bureau coal truck driven by Cecil Weir of 1810 12th Street at the corner of 9th Street and 25th Avenue yesterday at 3:15 in the afternoon. Swartz’s car sustained a right rear door dent and fender damage. The coal truck suffered only slight damage.
Miss Carly Mueller daughter of Mr and Mrs Harold Mueller of 1003 10th Street has enrolled in the executive secretarial course at Prospect Hall Secretarial School for Girls in Milwaukee and will begin studies September 9.
The Rockford district Luther league federation will meet at the Argyle Lutheran church from August 13 to 15 for its annual convention.
Mrs. W. E. Nelson is elected chairman of the local Red Cross chapter in Argyle. Also selected are Mrs. Clifford Penniston vice chairman Mrs. A. P. Larson secretary and Mrs. R. K. Berget treasurer.
Donald Miller aged 22 from Brooklyn was seriously injured yesterday when he fell about 40 feet while working on a silo at the Roger Smith farm near Brodhead. He suffered fractures to the spine pelvis and both feet and was moved from St. Clare hospital to a Madison hospital.
Annual homecoming festival slated for October 8 and 9 with community events, parades and campus activities. Organizers invite alumni and residents to join the autumn celebration.
Albany Times Special reports Clifford Whitehead will act as section foreman on the Mil waukee road starting August 19. He succeeds John Thornton, who after 43 years on the section must take a three month lay-off due to illness. Thornton has served 39 years in Albany.
Mrs Clelia Thornley is remodeling her house and will reserve the second floor for herself. William Webb and his Green Bay family will occupy part of the dwelling. Webb works at the Farm Bureau in the area.
Harry B. Lyford of Chicago former Monroe resident departs for Ely Minnesota to join a 10 day canoe expedition through lake country into Canada sponsored by the American Forestry association. About 25 people expected. the Lyfords previously traveled with a guide in 1941. Mrs Lyford attends West Allis centennial as Swiss Chalet hostess for the Swiss Colony of Monroe.
Boatswain's mate John Oostdik stationed with the U S Navy at Honolulu telephoned his mother to wish her a happy birthday, unable to be beside her.
Mrs. F L Buchschacher sent birthday wishes and Oostdik, a survivor of the U S S Wasp sinking in Pacific fighting, later reenlisted in the navy.
Sylvan Kneubuehl Jr. aged 14 of 2102 14th Street is in St. Clare Hospital with a broken right leg and ankle fracture after a bicycle fall at 12:10 PM when a dog ran at him.
The condition of Clarence Lengacher, county clerk, remained unchanged at Wisconsin General Hospital Madison after major surgery Wednesday to relieve a brain abscess.
No change reported in the weakened condition of Charles E Miller residing at 1402 17th avenue He recently underwent surgical treatment at St Clare hospital keeping his status steady through the day
A car driven by Carl Gremel of Chicago struck a parked pickup owned by Victor Schiller at 12 05 this noon in the 2000 block of 13th street. The car was dented on the right side while the truck had a small dent in the left front fender.
Two rival telephone workers unions join forces to push a third round wage increase for Bell System employees. The Communications Workers of America and CIO's telephone workers organizing committee announced a cooperative drive at a joint meeting. They aim to overcome Bell System opposition affecting about 500,000 workers.
Articles filed to form Waupaca County Publishing Co with the Wisconsin secretary of state. Incorporators Ward Risvold Carl Turner and Amos Schoenike of Waupaca plan 450 shares of common stock and 150 shares of preferred stock at 100 dollars each to operate as proprietors and publishers of newspapers journals and magazines.
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