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Newspaper

Monroe Evening Times

Location

Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

Aug 20, 1949

Page

5

Five Marks Fall In Swim Contest at Recreation Park

Mary Anderson Barbara Davis Ruth Dwyer Bonnie Kiel and Ken Davis set new city records in Monroe swimming meet at Recreation Park pool. Barbara Davis swam 38.3 in open 50 yard back. Mary Anderson lowered 100 yard back to 1 37. Bonnie Kiel cut 5.5 seconds in advanced 100 yard crawl to 1 20. Ruth Dwyer set 40 yard breast in 36.5. Ken Davis 50 yard back in 38.1. Kenneth Steinman swept advanced events. Kiel and Barbara Davis led open class top scores with 16 and 14 points respectively. Awards mailed soon. invitational at Shullsburg tomorrow afternoon.

Monroe Mary Anderson Barbara Davis Ruth Dwyer Bonnie Kiel Ken Davis Recreation Park Pool Miss Davis Judy Jy Judy Kubly Dwyer Maribeth Holcomb Bill Barmore Kenneth Steinman Dorothy Ravitte Virgil Bauman Felix Sansoucie

Butch Krueger Again Ties Golf Showdown in State Open

Beloit golfer Alvin Butch Kreuger and John Erickson of Menasha North Shore tied for the state Elks tournament lead after cards of par yesterday. Kreuger also tied Jim Milward of Green Bay in the Wisconsin State Open finals at Kenosha, with a playoff set for tomorrow. a busy time for small ads.

Alvin Butch) Kreuger Beloit Kreuger John Erickson Menasha North Shore Country Club Elks Jim Milward Green Bay Kenosha

Jap Swimmers Sweep U S Meet

The American swimming championship was dominated by Japan led by Hironoshin Furuhashi who set world records in multiple events including the 800 meters. Robert Gibe of Detroit Athletic Club won the 100 meters preventing a full Nipponese freestyle sweep. The Tokyo Swim Club receives the big gold cup as Japan’s six swimmers scored 62 points.

Los Angeles Japan Hironoshin Furuhashi Mr. F Robert Gibe Detroit Athletic Club Tokyo Furuhashi Fujiyama Bill Smith

National League St Louis at Pittsburgh and More in Today’s Schedule

Today’s games feature National League matchups St Louis at Pittsburgh Chicago at Cincinnati New York at Philadelphia Brooklyn at Boston and American League Philadelphia at New York Boston at Washington Also Detroit at St Louis resumes from July 7 after a 6 inning halt Yesterday’s results include Pittsburgh 8 St Louis 2 Brooklyn 6 Boston 4 Chicago 7 Cincinnati and more Tomorrow’s slate lists doubleheaders in several leagues plus Wisconsin state league action ENTER KENOSHA MEET reports a Kenosha meet players Deb Share Budd Biffle Wally Miller Eddie Goecks and other regional teams compete at Petrified Springs Tomorrow’s schedule covers a variety of golf events and junior titles BIKE RACES START San Diego hosts two days of 1949 National amateur championships with Doris Travani defending girls title and Don Clausen defending men’s junior crown.

St. Louis Pittsburgh Chicago Cincinnati New York Philadelphia Brooklyn Boston Washington Detroit Cleveland Minneapolis Columbus Indianapolis Kansas City Fond du Lac Wausau Wisconsin Rapids Appleton Sheboygan Green Bay Janesville Oshkosh Milwaukee Indianapolis St Louisville St. Paul Kenosha Monroe Deb Share Budd Biffle Wally Miller Eddie Goecks State Recreation Department Kenosha Petrified Springs Madison Waukesha Beloit Racine San Diego Doris Travani Don Clausen

Packers and Eagles In Exhibition Tonight

Green Bay prepares for a National Football League exhibition against the champion Philadelphia Eagles at City Stadium. Coach Curly Lambeau says an extra week would help acclimate 18 new players to the Packers offense and finish polishing the squad.

Green Bay Green Bay Packers Philadelphia Eagles City Stadium E. L Curly) Lambeau Packers

Mt Pleasant closes in 23 to 8 victory at Brodhead

Mt Pleasant defeated Jordan 238 last evening in the county 4H softball armament at Brodhead and advances to the junior division championship at Brodhead Friday. New Glarus forfeited to Green County Center. Center will play at Brodhead on the 26th. Clarno vs Dayton and Martintown vs Oakley play Wednesday with winners and losers meeting next night.

Mt. Pleasant Jordan Brodhead New Glarus Green County Center Center Clarno Dayton Martin- Town Oakley

Vic Reinders Wins Trap Shoot Warmup

University of Wisconsin professor Vic Reinders from Waukesha won the 100 target 16 yard warmup at the Grand American trap shoot after a shoot-off with three challengers. He later shot 99 in the extra event to edge Arthur Davidson of Chicago by one and claim victory. Ralph W. Smith and George Gillett followed in third and fourth. Championship action begins Monday with another 100 target race and a 50 pair doubles event.

Yandana Vic A. Reiders University of Wisconsin Waukesha Wisconsin Reinders Arthur Davidson Chicago Ralph W. Smith Vandalia George Gillett Sturtevant Wis

Brewers Sail Past Toledo 13 1 In Big Victory

Milwaukee Brewers routed Toledo 13 1 as eighteen walks and seven hits over five Toledo pitchers fueled the win. Louisville Colonels defeated St Paul Saints 10 4 in a separate frame as playoff races tighten. Oshkosh Cubs topple Oshkosh? No, Oshkosh Giants lose 2 1 to Janesville Cubs. Green Bay Bluejays fall 8 1 to Sheboygan. Pancho Gonzales Frankie Parker reach national doubles semifinals and Hawaii swimmer Erlyn Raw moto sets 330 yard medley record 4 27.5 in San Antonio. The potato tale notes spread from the Andes and across the world.

Rross Toledo Milwaukee Brewers Louisville Colonels St. Paul Saints

Local Swimmers Travel Tomorrow to Shullsburg Meet

A group of 25 Monroe swimmers will travel to Shullsburg tomorrow afternoon for the Shullsburg Recreation Department’s first annual invitation swimming meet. First elimination heats begin at 2 p.m. with finals in the evening. Named entrants include Gene Davis Bob Bieneman Stan Howe Bob Wells Ken Davis Ken Steinman Neil Holcomb Virgil Bowman Jerry Schwaiger Felix Sansoucie Judy Kubly Barbara Davis Dorothy Davitte Hazel Howard Maureen Bruni Jerry Kubly Bill Senatsch Fred Isely Ken Kiel Don Bender Sondra Simpson Bonnie Kiel Eileen Esterly Don Brenn and Gary Broge.

Barbara Davis Dorothy Davitt Judy Kubly Virgil Bowman Don Brennan David Eley Ken Davis Felix Sansoucie Bonnie Kiel Sandra Simpson Mary Anderson Ken Steinman Joyce Babler Patty Whalen Gene Davis William Moon Robert Wells Joanne Solomon Shullsburg Monroe Jerry Kubly Bill Senatsch Fred ‘Isely Ken Kiel Don Bender Sondra Simpson Eileen Esterly Don Brenn Gary Broge

Markets Report: Livestock and Grains from Chicago

US agricultural markets show salable hogs around 2100 head with lighter weights down 2.00-2.50 and sows easing 25-50. Cattle demand mixed with steers and heifers mostly steady to 1.50 lower, cows down up to 1.50, and stockers steady. Grain futures rise led by soybeans to fresh highs. wheat and corn also higher amid parity support talk and commodity lending news. In history note, James Monroe’s 1817 inauguration fell on March 5 after March 4 Sunday.

Chicago USDA Board of Trade Commodity Credit ‘Corporation Thomas Dokla

White Sox shut out by Indians in 2 0 loss

Chicago managed 0 runs as Cleveland blanked them 2 to 0. Cubs rally past Reds 7 to 4 with Kennedy homering and Garcia driving in key runs in the seventh. Yankees win to stay atop, while Phillies, Braves and Pirates all win in tight NL pennant chase.

Associated Press Chicago White Sox Cleveland Chicago Cubs Cincinnati Bob Kennedy Mike Garcia Dale Mitchel Garcia Chicago Randy Gumpert White Sox Cubs Wayne Terwilliger Smokey Burgess Phil Cavarreta Herman Reich Mickey Owen Andy Pafko Gray Hatton Warren Hacker Eddie Erantt Washington Bosox Yankees Philadelphia Athletics Cleveland Indians Senators Brooklyn St. Louis Boston Braves Cardinals Pirates Pittsburgh Philadelphia Phillies New York Giants Braves

South Wayne and area vacation visits noted in town column

Mrs. Harry T. Maddrell reports neighbors and visitors at South Wayne over the weekend. Residents include Mr. and Mrs. George Maddrell on vacation in Hayward and W. C. McConnell acting as substitute mail carrier on route 1 during Mr. Maddrell's absence. Visits span several towns with multiple families vacationing in the Black Hills and Midwest travelers staying with local residents. Nathan Thorpe attended Garrett Biblical Seminary and returned home after weekend church duties. A Legion meet opens as West Bend’s Leonard Vandehey strikes out 23 in an 11 0 win for Marshfield over Sheboygan, driving in four runs.

George Maddrell Hayward Mmes John Hughes Boscobel Frances Nickelson New Castle Ind Kenneth Mahlkuch Patsy Dubuque Messrs Charles Gerds Chicago Ralph Moon Menasha Charles Dawson Warren George Todd Belmont Clarence Heindel Ernest Kessler South Wayne Edwin Webb Madison Poynette Emil Schiesser Dorsey Segner Walter Bonjour Otto Dunbar Bonjour Arlie Mitchell Monroe J. R. Gages Margaret Maurer Wisconsin General Hospital Casper Maurer Maurer Jojhanna Sulzer Woodruff Minocquo West Bend Leonard Vandehey Marshfield Brodhead Gladys Stair A. A. Ten Eyck Robert S. H. Stair Lara Stair Sidney Williamson Wiliam Hahn Ole Dixon Colonel Albany John P. Derning Wisconsin Marvin Green Truman Olin Gary Hazel Hoffman H. V. Hartman James Denning Decatur Park Sidney Schultz Beloit Municipal Hospital Ben Nyman Flossie Nyman Waller. Woodman Long Beach Calif E. J. Mitchell Mitchells Woodmans California Dana Robinson Janesville

Monroe Common Council Meeting Adopts Sewer Extension and Licenses

Monroe Wisconsin council approves 25th Avenue sanitary sewer extension and operator license for Herbert Vogel. Objections to center square parking meters referred to police and safety committee. Multiple bills and claims endorsed for payment. Various notices and local updates follow. adjournment takes place after routine business.

Council Chamber City of Monroe Wis Frank A. Buehler Forcade Norton Matzke Schindeler Beckman Laeser Hare Meythaler Union School District No Peter Eghren Board’ of Public Works Vern E. Cary Board of Health Herbert Alvin Babler Bahr Chamber of Commerce Robert Tschudy Jacob Tschudy Roy Rottler Josef J. Benkert Mr. Schneider A. R. Steele Harold Blumer Police and Safety Committee Committee On Norton and Schneider James B. Clow and Sons Bells Welding Co Monroe Ready A.F. Rote Co Illinois Concrete Pipe Co Minneapolis Honeywell Co Burkhard Electric Co Heuer Sales'Co Green County Fuel Co Viking Automatic Sprinkler Co Ce E Sons Rollies Standard ’ ‘Service Merlin J. Meythaler Board of Review Standard Oil Co Socony Vacuum Oil Co Jach Charles J." Niles Iseess H. C. Miller Co Rufenacht ‘Oil ‘Co Wallace and Tiernan United’ Telephone Co Elsie ‘Benkert Heeb Co Committee On Claims O. L. Hare William F. Beckman Alderman Norton 25Th Avenue Common Council Board of Public Works 12Th 11Th Streets Board Public Works Herbert S. Vogel 15Th Street Floyd Matzke Herman L. Schindler Roll Cal Alderman Meythaler 27Th Avenue Wisconsin George J. Meythaler C. L. Hare Sebastian Laeser Jr Alderman Laeser Council On G. S. Soseman

Brodhead Social Notes Mention Local Visits and Honors

Sally Schultz of Batavia visits her Hartman parents in town. Mrs. Augusta Riese suffers a fractured hip after a fall. Mr. and Mrs. August Lehnherr and Betty Lehnherr vacation with James Gibson in Canada. Mrs. Belle Harlow visits Miss Eleanor Harlow in Chicago. Mrs. Paul Zimmerman hosts Junior Contract club gathering. Honors awarded to Mmes. G. N. Swartz.

Sally Schultz Batavia Ill Glen Hartman Augusta Riese August Lehnherr Betty Brodhead James Gibson Waukesha Canada Belle Harlow Eleanor Harlow Chicago Paul Zimmerman Mmes G. N. Swartz

Minnesota Sailors Still Lead Regatta

Inland Lakes Yachting regatta reports John Pillsbury of Minneapolis Minnetonka Yacht Club winning again in class A F. Edmund Pillsbury, also from Minneapolis, placed fifth in the final heat aboard Sea Hound. In class D Bob Foulke and Tuck Caswell, both from Calhoun, sailing Optimist III and Squaller respectively, finished first and second. Edward Treis of Delavan won the final in Fanette with Bud Melges of Lake Geneva second. Arnold Meyer of Pewaukee claimed class E honors in Mark I with Steve Ober of White Bear second.

Kane Veneva Inland Lakes Yachting Association John Pillsbury Minneapolis “Minnetonka Yacht ,Club Edmund Pillsbury Minneapolis John Throug Yeterday Minnesota Bob Foulke Optimist III Tuck Caswell Squaller Calhoun Minn Edward Treis Delavan Fanette Bud Melges Lake Geneva Widgeon Arnold Meyer Pewaukee Steve Ober White Bear

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Bill Ienatsch Dorothy Davitte Neal Holcomb Jon Dannerbeck David Dwyer Shirley Bruni Genese Dwyer Patty ‘Whalen Michael Bellahan John’ Bruni Gordon Stauffacher Gale Bissell Jerry Davis John Bruni Herbert Ableman Gail Bissell Butch Krueger Little Me BY Jimmy Hatlo U.S Ann Arbor Mich Dean Lind Rockford USGA Lind Western Self Association Eagles Vic Reinders Brewers Oshkosh Giants Green Bay Bluejays Janesville Cubs Brookline Mass Pancho” Gonzales Frankie Parker America Longwood Australia Jack Bromwich Billy Sidwell San Antonio Tex Hawaii Texas Ereklyn Rawmoto Nancy Merks South America James Monroe James Madison United States Mrs Harry T. Maddrell Proceedings OF Common Council E. J. Norton Alderman Beckman Morf C.S.1 Harry Schrader Dakota Albert Hugelshofer Alvin van Lob W. B. Elbeck Donald L. Collins Winslow Winslow-Warren Ilinois State Laboratory Guernsey Mothers Study Club Leverton Bros Edgar C. Eells Freeport, II J. H. Balbac TV Auctioneers L. M. Coe and John Coryel Goetz Eric Ed ACE Garfield A Rae Amee A al MD. Ls Ees
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