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Newspaper

Monroe Evening Times

Location

Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

Aug 26, 1949

Page

4

Graduates Pick Schools for Fall

Eleven members of the graduating class plan to enroll as freshmen in various colleges this fall. Five will attend the University of Wisconsin at Madison. others choose Milwaukee County Hospital training, Rochester Clinic, Mission House college near Plymouth, Brown’s Business College Freeport, and Brown’s connections. Former Monticello high school graduates will resume studies at UW Milwaukee, Ripon, Milwaukee College, Elmhurst College, and other institutions.

Monticello State University At Madison Beth Ann Becker H. A. Becker Audrey Wichser Ivan Wichser Gene Lynn M. E. Lynn Edward Marty Jr Milwaukee State Teachers College Marian Stauffer Ripon "College Elmer Duerst Milwaukee Business College Charles Rolph Jr Elmhurst College Elmhurst Ill

Brodhead Wires Fall As Vehicle Hits Pole

Mrs Fay North Top of Beloit drove off the roadway near the junction of highways 1181 and county trunks four miles east of Juta at 4 40 yesterday afternoon. Her car sustained extensive damage after skidding and breaking a Brodhead Telephone Co pole. A second car traveling east had damage from the fallen wires.

Fay Harrison Avenue Beloit Juta Brodhead TelePhone Co

West Allis State Fair Attendees and Local Visits

South Wayne residents and relatives are listed visiting relatives, at the state fair in West Allis this week, with numerous attendees from nearby towns including Gratiot, Monroe, Oconto, and Beloit. Several marriages and family reunions are noted along with teaching assignments for Neva Johnson and Tillie Johnson.

Robert William Stauffer Everett Eastman Arthur Peterson West Allis Messrs Mmes Frank Lindicum Paul Lawrence Sime-Helgerson Marian Kelley Gays Mills South Wayne Chicago Railroad Fred Meier Pauline Erma Eastman Joyce Neva Johnson Joyce Berger Louis Wagner Elgin Ill Mary A. Watson Anna Carden Chicago James Moe Shirley Patricia McDonald Gratiot W. C. McConnell Tillie Johnson Eunice Milwaukee St. Agnes School of Nursing la Crosse O. B. Peterson Avery Mary Fuller Winslow Edward Webinger Jimmy LaVerne Koehn John ‘Ocher George Lathers Beloit John Johnson Albuquerque N. M Norman Olson Orville Stites Westerly R. I John R. Gage Avery Stites Jeanine Olson Cassville Edith Kirshbaum James Harken Andrew Rockford Harry Hough Susan Gage Merian Mitchell Monroe J. R. Gage Charles DeNure Jr Charles Oconto Charles DeNure DeNure Stuart Chambers Victor Ruegsegger Yellowstone National Park Richard McKnight Terry Colrado Springs Colo Harold Ganshert Louis Wi Elgin Marie McKnight Green Bay S. J. Mene John Blankenhorn Rex McConnell, Ill

Wisconsin lead and zinc district may rise again

Mining engineers in the Engineering and Mining Journal suggest southwestern Wisconsin could revive lead and zinc mining. Tests in Lafayette county Iowa and Grant county indicate sufficient metal to support a renewed operation. The district, a historic producer from 1840 to World War I, has been mapped from geology with over 10 000 tests and renewed interest during World War II.

Wisconsin The Engineering and Mining Journal Lafayette Iowa Grant County Lafayette County Galena Dodgeville Lancaster Mississippi River

Vatican Silent On Apostle Story

Vatican radio urged the faithful to await a great revelation by the holy see about the tomb of St. Peter. Reports claim bones were found under St. Peter's Basilica, but the Vatican offered no definitive comment and did not specify the nature or timing of any forthcoming revelation by Pope Pius XII.

Vatican Cay Vatican Radio Holy See St. Peter Vatican St. Peter's Basilica Quotidiana Associated Press Quotidiano Pius XII

Two Trustees Named For Beloit College

Beloit college announces two new trustees Edward K. Welles of Lake Forest named by the board and Paul Pratt of Milwaukee, a 1918 graduate, nominated by the alumni. Welles is president of Charles H Besley and Co and former Lake Forest mayor. Pratt is vice president of the Gridley division of the Borden Co and president elect of the Milwaukee Association of Commerce.

Beloit Beloit College Edward K. Welles Lake Forest Paul Pratt Milwaukee Welles Charles H Besley and Co Pratt Gridley Borden Co Milwaukee Association of Commerce

Bulldozer Dams Creek In Hunt for Lost Boy

A bulldozer roared into action to dam a creek as Minnesota National Guard officers aid in the search for three year old Larry Coleman missing since last Saturday. The barrier is described as a last resort in the Boy’s disappearance near his grandparents farm about 30 miles north of here. Ray LaValle of Chicago has purchased the Jake Schlitter house formerly the Catholic parish, which Schlitter moved to South Clinton Street and remodeled.

McGregor, Minin Larry Coleman Minnesota National Guard Here Ray LaValle Chicago Jake Schlitter Schlitter Clinton Street

Students Take LaCrosse Soils Trip In Rural School Program

Nineteen students from quacken view engine rural schools visit the La Crosse soil conservation experiment station today. The trip is sponsored by the county superintendent of schools and the county agricultural agent, as a reward for strong conservation study.

Quacken View Engine LaCrosse

Mt. Pleasant Schools Plan Opening Monday

Four rural Mt. Pleasant township schools announce fall term start on Monday. Silver school with Miss Edna Babler, Oak Shade led by Mrs. Anna Babler, Zentner with Miss Florence Loveland, and Fairview taught by Miss Margaret Blum are listed among the openings.

Mt. Pleasant Mt. Pleasant Township Silver School Edna Babler Oak Shade Anna Babler Zentner Florence Loveland Fairview Margaret Blum

Police Warn On Foriday Driving Ahead Of Labor Day

Green County highway police Chief George W. Armstrong urges careful travel for Labor Day weekend. He notes heavy traffic to lakes and resorts and advises allowing extra time, avoiding overloads, and starting home with a safety margin. Drivers should heed signals, signs, and pavement marks, drive at reasonable speeds, and watch pedestrians and cyclists. Wisconsin speed limits remain 55 mph at night and 65 mph by day.

George W. Armstrong Green County Highway Police Wisconsin

Orangeville Notes and Local Visits Across County

Local social items list weekend gatherings and visitors from Orangeville and nearby towns. Mentions Dietmeier family reunion at Lake Waubesa, births, vacations, and several residents visiting relatives or attending events. The piece closes with a historical note: Rameses II's army reportedly armed with iron weapons.

Community Visitors and Travel Highlights Around Monticello

Monticello residents and families hosted and visited across multiple towns during the weekend and week. Local couples plus relatives from Albany New Glarus Madison and Monroe joined dinners calls and outings at Green Lake Freeport Blanchardville and Madison while others traveled to Waukesha Chicago Sioux Falls and California. Several planned trips included Rose Mary Babler attending a camp and Gladys Bircher and Betty Flamme touring Chicago Grand Canyon Denver.

Henry E. Babler Bernice Babler Bobby Judith Babler Green Lake Rose Mary Babler Clogance Karlen Grove Daugh*ter Donna Henry Spring Carolyne Janet Crane Will Steindorf Albany Erwin Kisslong Jr Albert Marty Ira Holcomb O. D. Curtis Monticello W. L. Zweifel Charles Leonard New Glarus Walter J. Marty Belleville Anton Hefty J. P. Zweifel Jimmy Zweifel Florence Ruby Dickie Sheridan Ind H. L. Karlew Henry C. Elmer John Elmer Freeport Wallace P. Bar Low and Buz Richard Retrum Blanchardville Dean Gmar Frederick Steinmann Barbara Lynn Milwaukee Tor F. H. Steinmann James Hancock California Grand Canyon Denver Gene Lynn Melvin Lynn Sioux Falls Melvin Marlene Henry Snyder John G. Blum Blue Mounds John van Houten John Theiler John Gempeler Elizabeth Rolen Louise Karlen Barbara Freitag Anna Elmer Richard Legler St. Clare Hospital John Keefe Henry Duerst Arnold Zumkehr Monroe Ieen Dorothy Pagel William Pagel Herman Sheiler

Weekend Travel Notices Across Wisconsin and Nearby States

A long list of residents and guests travel between Wisconsin, Minnesota, Illinois, and surrounding areas. Families and friends depart to Black Hills, Sioux Falls, Lake Geneva, Milwaukee, Madison, and Green Bay with several returns noted, including visits to state fairs and relatives.

Colorado Snow Tops Pikes Peak During Night

Snow fell on Pikes Peak last night in Colorado Springs prompting motorists to fit chains for ascent though accumulation was light. Local drivers were warned to use traction as the mountain road remained slick and visibility limited amidst the flurry.

Colorado Colorado Springs Pikes Peak

Churchill Recovers After Cold Confined Days

Winston Churchill was up and about yesterday after two days of confinement with a cold caught while swimming in the Mediterranean.

Churchill Winston Churchill Mediterranean

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