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Newspaper
Monroe Evening Times
Location
Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Dec 03, 1949
Page
1
Postal authorities warn that unsealed Christmas cards now require two cent postage. They urge use of sealed three cent first class mail and advise bundling addressed cards, securing fragile decorations, and labeling sender information. Packages should be strong, wrapped, and properly stamped for quick handling. Christmas seals may be used on mail in December.
The Monroe Yale shopping season was marked by public square lights completed by a chamber of commerce decoration crew led by John Schild. The project took eight days, with four days for material preparation and four days for installation.
Former Representative Andrew J. May is due to surrender Monday to a U S marshal to begin an eight month to two year sentence for wartime bribery and conspiracy. The surrender was delayed by confusion over where to report.
Federal Reserve Board Chairman Thomas B. McCabe told a senate-house economic subcommittee that cooperation exists between the board and the treasury. Eccles had argued the treasury has an easy money bias and presses its low interest rate policy, potentially inflating the economy.
Farmers in Spring Grove will hear a briefing Monday on new milk quality rules. County Agent M E Jeglum and state dairy inspector A J Reppven will discuss standards affecting farmers, haulers, and plant operators, with sessions also held in Albany and New Glarus.
Vice President Alben W Barkley rallied 2 600 party leaders at the Waldorf Astoria raising funds for the 1950 campaign and forecasting a Democratic victory in 1952 He criticized tree sitters and urged unity while outlining regulatory advances and key liberal programs.
Rear Admiral Douglas E. Dismukes, retired from the navy in 1925, died yesterday at the Naval Hospital. He served 39 years in active duty.
State Senator Melvin J. Olson of South Wayne received a citation at Milwaukee county conservation alliance’s second annual awards dinner. Dr. Aldo Leopold was eulogized by William J. P. Aberg on behalf of Mrs. Leopold. Olson, chairman of the Senate conservation committee, was praised for notable 1949 conservation efforts alongside tributes from Wiley Biemiller Bradley Swift and others.
Newman maker from Juda won the Swiss division with a 974 score at the Wisconsin Swiss and Limburger Cheese Producers association meeting. Second and third Swiss were Gottfried Wirtz and Werner Zimmerman with 9634 and 9614 scores. First limburger went to Walter Minnig with 95, second to Ambrose Meier with 92. Munster trophy awarded to Walter Jeggerlehner with 95. Financial statement reported assets of 23924.77. Group 11 altar dinner served 500 at the high school. Foster of Borden spoke on Wisconsin milk and cheese production.
Monticello approving a 1950 tax rate of 36 per thousand up from 33.83. State tax remains 30 cents, county tax rises to 11.20, and school tax climbs from 22.41 to 23.80. The village board discussed flood control for the Little Sugar river pond on Main street with engineer John Strand of Ward and Strand. Henry Duerst is rehired as street commissioner.
LaVerne Kennedy and August Brunsen pleaded guilty in Beloit municipal court to carrying concealed weapons and burglary tools. Sentences deferred to December 9 with both prisoners held on $5,000 bonds. Authorities link Kennedy to a 1945 Becker Co. employee, and police question the pair over a Nov 20 attempted entry at the Becker store.
Twenty three Monro e senior high band members will receive band letter awards at the 8 p m concert in the high school auditorium. Allan F Barnard the band director will present the letters. Adult night marks the event with a special Tuesday students concert.
Former lend-lease officer G Racey Jordan testifies of flights to Russia in 1943 44 carrying state department and other documents including references to atomic energy neutrons and heavy water. He says Hopkins instructed to expedite shipments ignore manifests and not report details. Senators McMahon and Hickenlooper demand inquiry with McCarthy and Johnson joining the call. Stephen Early calls the story utterly unbelievable.
Eight teenagers and their parents faced District Attorney Rodney O. Kittelsen after Halloween violence damaged Elmer and Simmons schools with about $100 in broken windows. The two schools closed for repairs, and another group faces a similar conference with potential costs around $600.
The Army and Air Force order a joint inquiry into the National Guard Bureau dispute. Maj. Gen. G. G. Finch and Maj. Gen. K. F. Cramer figure in the case as Cramer relieved Finch before withdrawing the action. The probe also considers whether the U S Air Force or state guards should lead air national guard operations.
Mrs George Wichelt 52 of Sylvester township died last evening at St Clare hospital after a stroke at her farm home. She was born June 23 1897 in Blanchardville and married Feb 22 1917 in Monroe. Survivors include husband two sons and a daughter plus sisters and brothers. Services set for Monday 2 p m at Juda Evangelical United Brethren church with burial at Mt Vernon cemetery Juda.
Two bold robbers familiar with the Stevens hotel interior robbed the hotel of $22,000 in cash and checks late yesterday. They disabled the General Cashier H. W. Kipper, 47, as he exited a service elevator on the fourth floor where the offices are located, then fled the scene.
The International Livestock Exposition closes its golden jubilee with about 2.1 million dollars in prize money and sales. Judge Roy Bean the grand champion steer sold for 11.50 a pound and the grand champion barrow fetched three dollars per pound setting a new record. Illinois led prize totals with 199 wins as Ohio State University claimed top sales.
William A. Canary of Footville was named to the state banking review board by Gov. Rennebohm today. He succeeds Henry C. Wilke of Two Rivers who resigned. Canary will serve until 1953.
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