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Newspaper

Monroe Evening Times

Location

Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

Aug 15, 1949

Page

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County 4-H Camp Day Details at Green County Park

Hundreds of 4-H members and leaders assemble at Recreation Park in Green County for the annual 4-H camp day with registration at 9 30 a m and a 10 15 a m assembly. Activities include crafts music square dancing and a 6 p m dinner followed by campfire movies and nature talks. A separate obituary notes A Carhart 76 longtime Wisconsin Telephone medical director who died yesterday.

Recreation Park Green County Immanuel United Brethren Church Monroe Harry Ammann Clarno Selma Steiner County Agricultural Office Marian Signer Monroe Home Ec Hollis _Babler Mt. Pleasant William Tenatsch R Green County Center Beverly Hunt Browntown Raymond Montgomery Ralph Weiss Jefferson Jiffy Workers Ralph Yeazel Jordan Edna Olson Henry Ruppert Dayton Roy King Oak Corners Mildred Cotherman Glenn Frautschy Myron E. Jeglum Marvin Stabler Spring Grove Waldo” Hanson Brooklyn Robert Blumer Mamie Tillema Ila Probst LaVon Hatfield Adams Crafts Lois Elaine Gullaming Cloyce Hall Day Softbanl Vavia Williams Decatur Carson Hunt Peggy J. Dooley Wauneery Ue Ote A. Carhart The Wisconsin Telephone Co

Lucas Refuses Labor Day Break for Congress

Lucas says it is impossible for Congress to adjourn by Labor Day after a White House conference with President Truman and Democratic leaders. He warns that unless senators change their debate stance, finishing by Labor Day is not feasible and cannot predict how long the session will last.

Lucas White House Truman Laboray

More Area Arrests Made by State Men

Justice L A Koenig heard eight cases with seven warrants issued for arrests. Arnold John Popp of Ojibwa Wood Products Hayward faces four charges including no licensed tractor, no tax on tractor, no tax on trailer, and no name and address on units, with a Sept 12 9 a m court appearance. Nine cases with 12 charges were set for 9 a m tomorrow before Justice Edward Thompson per state traffic patrolman Nathan F Burgy.

L. A. Koenig Justice Court Arnold John Popp Ojibwa Wood Products Hayward Wood Company Darl Edward Thompson Nathan F. Burgy Koenig Wisconn

Cable Word Expected From Firm Salesman

Robert H. Richardson said a General Electric sales representative would arrive today or tomorrow to provide information on the heavy cable for park lights. The cable had not arrived by mid morning. Larry Kitchen and Donald Cunningham traveled to Rockford on Friday to learn the shipment would be taken off its freight route. No action had been reported locally since.

Robert H. Richardson Richardson General Electric Larry Kitchen Donald Cunningham Rockford

Gas War Continues as Oil Firms Cut Premium Prices

Milwaukee report shows at least four independent oil companies trimming premium gasoline to 20 cents a gallon, with two independents lowering ethyl to 22 cents. The price cuts reflect intensified competition among local fuel suppliers.

McCarthy Sees Possible Smuggling Link in Perfume Firm Case

Senator McCarthy said an employee for a Chicago perfume house reported paying for deep freezers sent to Mrs. Harry S. Truman and other notables, terming it possible but finding nothing improper by Mrs. Truman. The claim arose during a five percenter hearing as the Senate committee probes if improper influence taints government contracts.

Washington ULP McCarthy R-Wis Harry S. Truman Albert J. Gross Milwaukee Harry H. Vaughan Truman Albert Verley Co Chicago Newsmen Vaughan Verley Company Trutman Maragon John¢ Maragon New York Herald Tribune France John A. MacLaughlin Chemical ‘Corps White House Connecticut MacLaughlin Chemical Corps Technical Command Army Chemical Center Maryland Deering- Milliken Research Trust Greenwich Conn Gay Alden H. Waitt Chemical Corps

Burial of Mrs Schmid After West Coast Death

Body of Mrs Geraine Schmid arrived from San Francisco for burial. Casket flown to Chicago then met by Shriner Neushhwander funeral home. Last rites scheduled for 2 tomorrow at the funeral home with Rev Dallas D Lanfrum officiating. Burial in Greenwood cemetery. Mrs Schmid was daughter of Mrs A J Schindler and died Wednesday in a West Coast hospital.

Sue Voug Geraine Schindler Schmid San Francis Chicago Shriner-Neushhwander Funeral Home Dallas D. Lanfrum Union Presbyterian Church Greenwood Cemetery Schmid A. J. Schindler West Coast

Musician Erwin Sorensen dies before Racine tribute concert

Racine veteran musician Erwin H. Soren sen, 55, died yesterday five hours before a Racine park board band would honor him with a scheduled concert. The loss comes as the community prepared to recognize his decades of service in local music.

Racine Erwin H. Sorensen Racine Park Board

Last North Side Panel Under Way in Public Square

The Vinton Construction Company plans to pour the final long concrete slab on the north side of the public square this afternoon. Supt. Harry Wendorf and crew filled gaps around the square, including at the northwest and southwest intersections, as engineers prepare parking meter base locations. Ward and Strand of Madison, consultants, met with officials to allocate tasks between contractors and city crews while Ward’s firm maps the 17th avenue intersection grades and sidewalk elevations.

Vinton Construction Co Public Square Harry Wendort Wendorf C. M. Ward Ward and Strand Madison Board of Public Works and Engineers Ward 17Th Avenue Vinton

Weather Forecast Sees Fair Skies Across Nation

Weatherman reports practically perfect conditions over the United States with Monroe seeing weekend highs in the 70s and an 86 degree peak yesterday afternoon. Slight humidity easing, low 80s today, with little temperature change expected tonight and tomorrow under mostly fair skies.

Ine Weauerman Wuey United States Monroe Mercury

House Committee Splits Arms Aid for Western Europe

The House Foreign Affairs Committee approved President Truman’s Western Europe arms aid totaling 1.1609 billion dollars in cash and contract authority. It split funding into cash and contract allotments with separate March 31 and June 30, 1950 deadlines, and left out any authorization for non Communist China. Senators Vandenberg and Dulles proposed amendments to mesh the program with a North Atlantic defense plan and allow recapture of equipment if aid fails, plus a ceiling of 1 billion for Western Europe.

Washington House Foreign Affairs Committee Truman Western Europe China House Committee Vandenberg R-Mich Dulles RNY Congress Vandenberg and RFC Senate Banking Committee Harvey Gunderson Capehart R-Ind Gunderson SPO House Capitol

Syrian ruler toppled in rapid military purge

Col Sami Hennawi led a coup that killed President Husni Zayim and Premier Muhsen Berazi. Hennawi called the rulers traitors and tyrants and ordered security forces to restore calm. A new cabinet led by Hashem Atassi was named to govern until parliamentary rules return. The future of the Trans-Arabian pipeline under threat stirred speculation.

Damascus Syria Middle East Sami Hennawi Husni Zayim Great Mazza Zayim Muhsen Bey Berazi Col Hennawi Hei Faris el Khouri United Nations Hasem Bey Atassi Hashem Atassi Ais Washington Nazem Kudi Abdullah Attieh Attieh Council of Ministers Trans-Arabian Oil Co U Zavim

Thirteen Die in Wisconsin Weekend Accidents

A weekend of violent deaths in Wisconsin left thirteen people dead in various accidents. Notable losses include four in two separate plane crashes near Madeline Island and Green Bay, with victims James Russell and Vincent O'Brien Jr. among the air fatalities. Other fatalities involve motorists and pedestrians across Baraboo, Antigo, Racine, and Kenosha, including Dr. Charles Walker and Legion official Robert W. Smith, along with numerous injuries and ongoing investigations.

Associated Press Wisconsin Madeline Island Bayfield Lake Superior James Russell Vincent O’brien Jr St. Paul Green Bay Brown County Charles Walker Sextonville Richland County Clarence L. Unbeham Richland Center Walker Wisconsin Land Lodge The International Order of Odd Fellows Ruby Verdick Morrison Til Ricewake Anton Olsen Antigo Portage Jeremiah Guck James Holden

No Tokyo Celebration Marked WWII Surrender Anniversary

Tokyo marked the fourth anniversary of Japan's decision to surrender to the Allies with no direct reminders of its military collapse. Officials avoided ceremonies and public statements recalling the war.

Tokyo Japan

Water Shutdown Planned for Northeast District for Repairs

The city water department warns a six hour emergency cut off from 11 PM tomorrow to 5 AM Wednesday for repairs on a hydrant and valves in the northeast block area. The outage covers streets from 19th to 22nd avenues and from 7th to 20th streets, affecting St. Clare hospital. earlier repairs were hindered by missing line records.

City Water Department Z. A. Gorder Sth Street 19Th Avenue 22Nd Avenue 20Th Avenue 7Th Street St. Clare Hospital Gorder 21St Avenue

County Fair Sees Modest Profit Hint for 1949

William A Brown, secretary, forecasts the county fair profit near 3000 dollars for 1949, with 1948 at 3064 dollars. Shows and rides up 50 dollars, concessions similar, amphitheater about 500 more, gate receipts 1000 higher at 18567, and total income up about 2000 despite higher expenses and premium lists. About 100 more exhibitors in junior class, fewer in open, premiums being mailed and clerical work continuing at the fairgrounds.

Kay Green County William A. Brown Brown

Bradley Confirmed as Staff Chairman

General Omar Bradley was confirmed by the senate today as chair man of the joint chiefs of staff. The senate also approved President Truman's choice of General L. Collins as new chief of staff.

Omar Bradley Senate Joint Chiefs of Staff Truman General L. Collins

Pilot Overshoots Shannon Field in Atlantic Crash

An American four engine airliner with 58 aboard crashed into the Atlantic off western Ireland after its fuel ran out while attempting to land near Shannon. Nine Americans were killed, 49 survivors rescued by British and American vessels and ferried to Galway. Ruth Nichols, famed aviatrix, was aboard as a stewardess.

Galway Atlantic Ireland Ruth Nichols Rome New York Venezuela Shannon Irish Trans-Ocean Airlines Stalberg Lanadrone Otis Nelson Trans- Ocean Airlines Nelson Herbert Asbel Brooklyn Asbel Aviatrix Auiss Nichols U. S Los Angeles United States U. S. Committee International Children’s Emergency Fund Edward Bessey Galway Bay Aran Islands Charles Adams TWA Bessey Adams

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Hoover Herbert Hoover Northwestern Nevada Bernice Miller Palo Alto Labor Day Winduy Leas Mrs. Truman Mrs. Schmid Harry Hoffman Hoffman Ralph Vaughan Marblehead Mass Bob Coulson John Newman Pvt Robert W. Danien Dahlen Chanute Field Walter W. Wesnerowski Kenosha St Mary's Hospital Ricine Bradley Shannon Field West Ireland
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