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Newspaper
Monroe Evening Times
Location
Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Aug 08, 1950
Page
5
August 8 1950 forecast predicts fair south with partial cloudiness in the north tonight and Wednesday. Scattered showers possible in the northwest tonight and Wednesday. Temperatures low 60s tonight, high mid 80s Wednesday. Record highs: 83 and 68 in recent hours. Barometer 29.59 at 1 am and 29.58 at 1 pm. Sunrise 4:57, sunset 7:14.
Kathryn Van Matre transfers three parcels in Brodhead addition Monroe to Ralph G. Nyman. D C Howard transfers NE half of E 34 of E half of NW fractional section 7 Decatur township with cheese factory rights to Robert E. Stuessy. Karl Fred Disch transfers parcel in Washington township to Wilbert D Elmer. Goetz Theatres transfers lot 13 block 4 and east 25 feet of lot 12 block 4 Goetz Acres add Monroe to Merlin J Meythaler.
Obituary notices report the deaths of Frank E. Rayhorn, 73, of Winslow, and Andrew Leuthold Jr., 81, of Barneveld, with known ages and locations. The items record their passing in brief obituary form.
Mr and Mrs Lester Tackett McConnell announce a son born August 8. Mr and Mrs Werner Burks Footville welcome a son born August 8.
A roster lists patients including Edward Johnson route 1 and Mrs. Glessie Reece Beloit at St. Clare Hospital. Dismissals include Jacob S. Disch Albert Reynolds Samuel Pehl and several others with family members released.
O N Johnson was named treasurer pro temp of the Methodist church trustees by the eight member board replacing Earl R Johnson. A replacement will be named at the next quarterly meeting on nominations board advice.
Captain John F. Jenswold a Monroe high school graduate and Madison attorney commands a Marine Corps reserve unit quiet leading to a west coast base after September 1. The activated unit, formed after Korea began, is Wisconsin’s last reserve Marine outfit to be called. Jenswold is married to Dorothy Carolyn Tollefson of Mt Horeb and is son of Mrs Martha Jenswold of Madison.
The Monroe Park band plans to perform at the Shrine Knights of Columbus benefit ball game in the park Sunday after a well attended Recreation Park concert last evening. The oversize pep band includes 36 community musicians and will boost atmosphere for the charity event.
A bid of 47 743 dollars was the lowest bid for gravel surfacing 4 441 miles of state highway 69 Mon roe Monticello road by P W Ryan Sons of Janesville Bids were opened today by the state highway commission at Madison
Brodhead editor Dr M W Stuessy authored the guest piece featured in the Wisconsin Field Army Bulletin of the cancer society. The editorial appears in the latest issue, reflecting viewpoints on cancer care and society activities.
Two day Back to School merchandising program at Monroe stores will offer free theater tickets for children under 16. Tickets distributed by local merchants from the Day barber shop head quarters, with Goetz theater showing Hopalong Cassidy The Texas Trail Sgt Mike and Gene Autry Rhythm of the Saddle Junior Army plus a cartoon. Schedule pending but films end early for farm children.
The affidavit recounts a 1943 Japanese conviction of a Soviet spy ring including Sorge who was hanged and Clausen who later received life but was released. It claims an address on a letter tied to Owen Lattimore and hints the address was in California.
An appeal to the state supreme court has been filed in Guentner et al v W B Gnagi et al. The Monroe Clinic was the defendant after Judge Fox dismissed the accounting fees suit for 1632.68 and awarded 105.15 costs.
Light selling swept the market as many issues fell back from Monday's levels. General Motors held gains around four dollars after news of a $2.50 special dividend plus the regular $1.50.
Spencer McGinley route 3 who was taken ill with a heart ailment in a local barber shop Friday is expected to return to work tomorrow at the Borden plant in Browntown.
A group of 15 farm people from Iowa were expected in Green county this afternoon to visit Swiss cheese operations at Jefferson Center Co op Twin Grove and Washington Town Hall four miles west of Monticello. Myron E Jeglum county agricultural agent would accompany them. They plan to attend a dairy session at the University of Wisconsin in Madison this evening.
Members of the board of education will hold their August meeting tonight in the board's office at the high school.
The Shrine KC polio ward benefit committee meets tonight at 8 in the First National Bank to finalize plans for Sunday’s softball tournament and the ongoing St. Clare hospital community fund drive.
Donovan Otteson III is convalescing at his home at 1626 12th avenue after a basal hemorrhage suffered early last week while playing tennis. He works in the research and quality control department of Lakeshire Marty Co.
David Helgesen three year old son of Sgt and Mrs Walter M Helgesen of 1115 15th avenue sustained a fracture to the right leg just above the ankle while riding with playmates at the west end of 9th street. The break was set by a local doctor and a cast applied.
Mrs William Ienatsch of route 2 underwent surgery this morning at St Clare hospital. The report notes a successful procedure with her expected recovery underway.
Personal mentions include Stanley Potter from Durand Monroe caller today and Mrs Charles Powell Jr from Rockford here today. List of visitors from Albany Akron Freeport Darlington Capron Rockford Madison Great Falls and others with local hosts and events. St Victor altar luncheon and novelty sale Aug 10 and Roosevelt school ice cream social Aug 10.
President Johnson and Secretary of Defense Johnson condemned the AFL steamfitters and plumbers strike against defense housing in Alaska. They cited jeopardy to U S security and noted projects in Fairbanks and Anchorage were affected. Workers have been out since July 26 demanding higher wages and overtime pay plus room and board.
Carroll L. Wilson resigns today as general manager of the atomic energy commission. President Truman accepts the resignation effective August 15 and designates Carleton Shugg as acting general manager. The president says he had no alternative but to accept Wilson's departure.
A refugee from Korea in Taipei reports that Red forces total 540000 troops with a 200000 North Korean core, 80000 Koreans trained by Chinese communists, and 60000 Japanese, plus a possible 340000 fighters and 200000 in reserve. The source is ang Kung-wen, once head of the Chinese overseas association in Seoul.
Wisconsin American cheese market report indicates a steady price trend with fair demand at the Madison fair. Selling prices listed include single daisies 34 35 percent, longhorns 34 35 percent, square prints 35 35 percent, and midgets 36 14 37 14 percent.
The Agriculture Department forecasts 1939 48 cotton output at 10,308,000 bales down from last year’s 16,128,000 and below the ten year average of 11,599,000. The drop reflects a government crop control program to prevent excess supplies.
The 300th signal maintenance unit was alerted yesterday for active duty, announced unit commander Capt. Andrew B. Esser.
Washington outlines a proposed national bread standard published in the Federal Register after nine years of hearings. If adopted in 30 days, it would affect interstate commerce and guide future state rules. It allows soy flour up to 3 percent, sets raisin content, requires proper naming for mixed grains, and imposes enrichment limits for thiamine riboflavin niacin and iron.
A parked truck belonging to Robert I. Brunkow of route 1 Juda rolled from its parking spot on the 1700 block of 9th Street around 10 30 a m today and struck Ben J. Kubly s parked car at 2512 8th Street causing considerable damage police reported
Brooks family arrives to set up the tent and begin five evenings of vaudeville chautauqua and theater in Monroe. Jack and Maude Brooks lead the troupe that has long toured the summer circuit bringing entertaining plays to the city.
Mrs. Dewey D. Dunn wife of Capital Times managing editor died after a long illness. A charter member of the Madison civic theater, she served with the Madison theater guild and was active in the Madison Woman's club Women’s Catholic Order of Foresters and the Red Cross. She had been librarian for the Capital Times in recent years.
The U S coast guard cutter Dexter reported she is alongside the Belfri in rough North Atlantic waters. The Belfri, a former Liberty ship, sent distress messages and will be escorted by the Norwegian ship to St John s Newfoundland. Three nations responded to the emergency.
Gratiot Times Special previews a three day Labor Day festival from Sept 2 to 4. A minstrel show Sunday at Memorial Center, opening dance with Jack Busch orchestra, Dairyland league baseball game, horse and trick pony acts, and an 11 am Labor Day parade. Sonja Friedli defends amateur talent crown. Bands, dinners, dances fill gaps. organizers include Joseph Collins and others.
Bridgeport Conn An autopsy on 74 year old Danbury spinster Miss Elizabeth M Ayres who left a fortune to her physician attendant failed to disclose the death cause Dr Thomas G Chiffele Yale pathologist suggested further investigation Perhaps the inquest will pursue more facts Dr Donald F Gibson sole heir to an estate estimated at 65000 to 100000 refused to testify at the inquest
Madison Livestock Sales Inc. loses right to operate after state agriculture department investigation shows unlabeled Bang’s disease status and a sale conducted without veterinary supervision. The revocation follows uncovering livestock received without disease-free certification and unsupervised sale activities.
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