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Newspaper

Monroe Evening Times

Location

Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

Aug 20, 1949

Page

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Cast Nearly Set For Wilhelm Tell Labor Day Pageant

New Glarus residents rehearse the Wilhelm Tell pageant with German and English casts set for Labor Day weekend. Gilbert Ott returns as Wilhelm Tell. Joshua Hoesly and Paul Grossenbacher lead the English and German Gessler roles. Director from Switzerland Albert Wirz will direct the German version while Harlan Wernle leads the English cast.

Glarus Switzerland Albert Wirz Harlan Wernle Wirz Canton Aargau Gilbert Ott Wilhelm Tell Joshua Hoesly Gessler Paul Grossenbacher Marie Streiff Lila Mae Schneider Doris Stuessy Millard Tschudy Tschudy Herman Gessler Werner Freiherr von Attinghausen Henry Schiffman Ulrich von Rudenz Herman Feller Itel Reading Melvin Streiff Werner Stauffacher Ernest Weiland Konrad Hunn Fred H. Disch Hans Auf der Mauer Nic Kubly Uri Walter Fuerst J. J. Figi Ernest Thierstein Peterman the Sexton August Feiz Werni Hunter Oswald Schneider Rosselmann Priest Albert Elmer Kuoni Shep-Herd Alfred Fuchser Henry Vollenweider Ruoch Fisher Jacob Amacher Unterwalden Arnold von Melchtal Konrad Baumgartner Gottfried Schuetz Jr Marc Wirtz Mei Tell Henry J. Stuessy Shirley Hefty Wilhelm Tell Jr Kenneth Roth Walter Tell Roy Neuenschwander Armgard Ruth Ann Roth Patsy Palmer Apple Edna Hefty Hildegard Jacob Disch Elsbeth Walter Streiff Attinghausen Herman Zweifel John S. Duerst Rudolph der Harras Otso Duerst Friesshardt Harley Streiff Leuthold Casper Thorn Town Rer Paul Schmoker Fronvogt H. M. Schmid Stussi Fred Theiler Steinmetz Werner Freiherr von Attinghausen Ray Meythaler Schwytz Itel Reding Stauffacher Henry Schmid Herman Kubly the Sex

Youths Debate Center Plan in Monroe Meeting

Monroe teenagers gather at the Angle to debate continuing the current Angle and Monroe Youth Center HQ on a $2,000 yearly city rental versus creating a city supported community center for all ages. Debaters list opposing and supporting teams with named members and plan to hear businessmen and townspeople before Monday’s decision.

Monroe Angle Youth Council Monroe Youth Center Armory 16Th Avenue Lth Gilbert Goodman Daniel Teehan Dolores Hodgson Jane Anderson Ben Blaser William Biffle Jack Andereck Carol Schindler William Schmitz Catherine Hartman Karen Bender Phoebe Abraham Gary Scherer Ronald Teehan Barbara Stauffacher Robert Rieder Wilbur Beach

Cool Weather Record Lows Reported in Midwest Cities

The cool air mass from Canada pushed temperatures down to 51 at 5 a.m. in Monroe and 41 at Park Falls, with noon readings repeating yesterday at 72. Southern Wisconsin expected fair weather tonight and Sunday. On the date, New York and Chicago posted record low readings of 56 and 55 respectively.

Monive Winnie Midwest Canada Monroe Park Falls Wisconsin New York Mercury Chicago

Hungry Bears Cafeterias Aim to End Duluth Raids

Bears wander into towns as crops fail. 100 plus shot in northern Minnesota. Oil workers opened first feeding station near Duluth to lure animals and reduce danger. Warden Hansen notes feeding sites must be safe for bears and residents, seeking controlled gatherings rather than gunfire.

Ens Minnesota Duluth Oil Company Duluth Sanitary Service Leroy H. Hansen Hansen

Food Firm Officials Charged Over Strike Deception

Two officials of Mazo Food Products Co were charged by warrants issued by Superior Judge Roy Proctor. Joseph Racek and his brother Frank Racek allegedly deceived migratory workers with false pay and condition claims following a strike by 40 workers. Warrants cited unlawful influence to recruit workers in Wisconsin. State health officials also reported possible health regulation violations at the Mazo camp.

Meus ( WE Mazomanie Roy Proctor Joseph Racek Mazo Food Products Co Frank Dane County Herman Kerl Kerl Raceks Kerr State Board of Health Representatives Mazo Camp

Former Treasurer Louis E Boll Dies at 80 in Iowa

Louis E Boll, 80, former Lafayette County treasurer, died Thursday in Harlan Iowa after brief illness. He moved to Harlan eight years ago. Funeral at 2 p.m. Monday at Nelson Sharer funeral home with Rev E J Jeffrey, burial in Union Grove cemetery. Born in Darlington he taught in Lafayette County schools and served two terms as treasurer over 30 years ago, later as treasurer from 1937 until resigning Aug 1 1940. Survived by daughter Mrs Elmer Buss and two brothers Charles and Herman of Platteville.

Harlan Elmer Buss Charles Eee Herman Platteville

Vaughan Role in Grain Ration Complaint Aired

Senate investigators report Maj. Gen. Harry Vaughan Truman aide pressed for changes in grain rationing for alcohol. Vaughan allegedly sought to aid a New Jersey molasses firm in sugar rules and protested a 1946 order after contacting Clinton Anderson and Nate Koenig. No changes in the order were indicated.

Vaughan Mundt Washington Harry H. Vaughan Agriculture Department Senate Truman New Jersey RSD McCarthy R-Wis White House Clinton P. Anderson Anderson U. S New Mexico Nate Koenig Koemig Brannan Koenig Tri Rico Milwaukee Hoffman Nate

Square Repaving Now in Last Stage

The public square resurfacing nears completion with only six small pour areas left. Vinton Construction Co. crews ready for Monday pours at the northwest and northeast corners. Remaining tasks include curb and gutter work, form removal, minor blacktop fills, grade adjustments near the court house side, and resetting ornamental street light posts on new bases before final connections. Wisconsin Power and Light and O T Havey Co will complete power ducts and lighting hookups.

Thay Vinton Construction Co Bauman and Benkert Benkert Building Schuetze’s Blumer’s 11Th Street 17Th Avenue Court House Wisconsin Power and Light Co O. T. Havey Co. Madison Havey

Early Flying Discs Found Abandoned in Tobacco Barn

Maryland troopers uncover two odd devices in a tobacco barn linked to Jonathan E Caldwell. Air Force initially classed them as possible prototypes of flying saucers, then withheld judgment. The machines show a rotating disc with blades and a boxlike craft with props above and below, never flying. Caldwell disappeared with his family after a 1940 winter departure from a southern Maryland farm, leaving personal effects behind.

Baltimore Maryland Air Force Jonathan E. Caldwell Claudius Belk Office of Special Investigation Washin United States

Fourth Victim Dies In Weekend Traffic Fatality

Captain Belk reported the fourth traffic death of the week. Ester Gullard, 37, was killed when struck by a car last night while Caldwell’s son awaits help to obtain engineering data about a flying disc.

Jolson Misses His Own Day at Chicago Railroad Fair

Jolson failed to appear for his scheduled Jolson Day event at the Chicago Railroad Fair. Officials say he arrived in Chicago but claimed no knowledge of the engagement. A special car was sent from his hotel to the venue and later to the masseur, leaving fair officials puzzled as he did not perform at 2 pm or any other time.

al Jolson Jolson New York Chicago Jack Reilly Reilly

U S Walker Team Takes 7-1 Lead at Halfway Mark

The U S Walker team held a seven to one edge over Britain at lunch, with Charles Kocsis dominating Ar thur Perowne after a 71 while Willie Turnesa trailed Ronnie White. Frank Stranahan led Max McReady and Skee Riegel led Jim Bruen 2 up as others contended.

Arthur Perowne Frank Stranahan Max McReady Skee Riegel Jim Bruen Johnny Dawson Joe Carr Charlie Coe Cecil Ewing Ray Billows Ken Thom Jimmie McHale Gerald Micklem

One Deer Per Season Change Seeks State Action

The conservation commission's order received by Norman V. Hicks, Green County warden, sets a limit of one deer per season and outlines measurement rules for forked antlers. A close season from November 19 to 23 applies in counties with open deer rifle seasons, covering all wild animals and birds except deer and migratory game birds.

The Conservation Commission Norman V. Hicks Green County

Lights Set For Debut At Recreation Park Tonight

Power to the park lights was wired by Wisconsin Power and Light Co. and transformers feed 110 volt underground lines to 10 poles. Tonight’s games feature Kindert Oilers vs Ben nis Recreation and Wenger vs Phillips Smith. A slate of baseball and softball follows with league races, tournaments, and a Shrine KC benefit ball next Sunday.

Recreation Park Wisconsin Power and Light Co Kindert Oilers Bennis Recreation Wenger Monroe State Line Belleville Wisconsin Recreation Directors’ Association Beloit Nichols Furnitures Footville Janesville VFW Platteville Monroe Faibanks-Morse

Sprayers To Start Rural Schools Next

Green County villages and two cities have been sprayed with DDT. Rural schools will be started next week with operations expected to continue two to three weeks. R Ault and Sons Spraying Co of Monroe began Aug 11 under contract with the Green County Chapter of the National Infantile Paralysis Foundation. Communities completed include Monroe Brodhead New Glarus Monticello Albany Juda Browntown.

Green County R. Ault and Sons Spraying Co Monroe National Infantile Paralysis Foundation Brodhead New Glarus Monticello Albany Judah Browntown

International Drive Aims to Crush Narcotics Ring

A large cocaine trafficking ring linked to Peru and political intrigue was exposed with the arrest of Eduardo Balarezo, a U.S. citizen living on Long Island. U.N., American, and Peruvian authorities led a two year effort, with Balarezo held on $100,000 bail aboard the liner La Guardia, amid plans to expand to Italy and arm insurgents in Peru.

New York Peru United Nations Action Hng U. S U.N Eduardo Balarezo Great North River Long Island Joseph P. Martin Syntate Italy Charles Lucky) Luciano Balarezo la Guardia Alfonso Sue Y Teran Department of Investigation Aprista Party Victor Haya de la Torce Aprista Mier Haya de la Torce

Chinese Strive To Halt Red Rush

Nationalists rush reinforcements into mountains northeast of Canton to check the communists southward advance. Tayu loss brings rebels within five miles of Kwangtung border. Amoy port threatened. in the northwest, Lanchow area pushed to within 12 miles before repulse.

Canton Tayu Kwangtung Phillippine Manila Amoy Lanchow Kansu

Beloit College to Acquire WBNB-FM Station

Beloit College will take over operation of radio station WBNB-FM on Sept 1 after purchasing it from Beloit Daily News. The college will keep current schedule and add classroom programs, with operations run from campus studios.

Beloit College Beloit Wbnb-Fm Beloit Daily News

Tragedy Aboard Korean Train Stalled in Tunnel

48 Koreans killed as a passenger train stalled in a tunnel causing a deadly panic while trying to escape. Reporter C L Burpee, American adviser to Korea’s railway system, distributed the report today.

C. L. Burpee

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