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Newspaper
Monroe Evening Times
Location
Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Dec 23, 1952
Page
8
The Daily Record notes light snow or flurries likely tonight and tomorrow with mixing of rain or drizzle in the extreme east. No major temperature change expected. Lows around 26 to 32 degrees, highs tomorrow 27 to 33.
The report lists since yesterday at 1 PM highs 37 and low 35 with year ago readings of 15 and 3. Barometer 1 AM 29.28 and 1 PM 29.29. Warmest city New Orleans 74, coldest Denver 22. Sunrise 7:28 and sunset 4:30.
Judge Harold J. Lamboley handles a case involving Albert C. Godfrey of Route 2 Monroe for intoxication upon the highway, awarding $5 plus costs.
H M Schmid of New Glarus and Willis Harry Saxer of Monticello were arrested by Village Marshal Levi Torkelson of New Glarus for reckless driving. They face a charge with $25 fine and costs.
Mrs Mary Bechtolt 86 of 723 16th avenue and Frederick Weibel 51 of 1910 12th street appear in notices listing their ages and addresses. The brief item records the two individuals likely for a death notice or related public record.
Mr and Mrs John Baertschi of Footville welcome a son born December 23. Mr and Mrs Rodney Becker of Juda announce a daughter born December 22.
The St Clare Hospital Medical section lists a tonsillectomy for Nathan Weiler of Juda and surgical entries for Gerald Brunner and Rev. Wesley Sharp. Dismissals comprise John Siedschlag, William Rupnow of New Glarus, John Pierce, James Retzlaff, Thomas Quinn, Ransom Holmes, Douglas Kubly plus multiple named individuals and families.
Four year old Johnnie chatted with Santa's Helper on the phone relaying news for his mother. He asked questions about Santa and reindeer while proudly reporting family updates and gifts. Santa's Helper noted a fire engine and promised a visit, as John eagerly shared the North Pole chat with neighbors.
The Evening Times women employees held their annual Christmas party yesterday afternoon in the newsroom. Decorations featured a poinsettia and Christmas motifs. Gifts were exchanged and lunch was served.
Pago Pago Samoa earns praise as having the finest harbor in the South Pacific per the National Geographic Society.
Frederick Weibel 51 an assistant brewmaster at Huber Brewing Co died from a shotgun wound at his home 1910 12th street around 7 p m The coroner ruled death a self inflicted act He had been despondent over poor health and had back surgery Weibel was born in Suberg Switzerland and lived in Monticello New Glarus Michigan before returning Here He leaves four children and several siblings services set for 2 p m tomorrow at Stuessy funeral home with burial in Greenwood cemetery
Washington report notes the McCarran Walter General Immigration Act becomes law at midnight amid congressional tensions and the President Truman veto dispute. The act retains 1920 national origins quotas and bans on subversives, but allows Nazis Fascists Falangists meeting admissions rules.
Cpl. James A. Murray of Muskogee Oklahoma, who had lunch with President elect Eisenhower on a Korean hillside three weeks earlier, was killed in action during a patrol. Eisenhower expressed grief and offered sympathies to Murray's family.
The Air Force reports thirteen people died and one was fatally injured when a single engine plane collided with a Greek air evacuation transport during takeoff at a western Korean base. The Greek pilot died later in a hospital near Seoul, with the remaining dead including the transport’s pilot, three Greek crew, an American Air Force medical corpsman, two flight nurses, and six patients.
Defense Department updates list number 717 naming 10 killed 43 wounded 3 injured accidentally and 3 missing from the Korean War. The release marks new casualty tallies and personal statuses for service members.
The National Geographic Society asserts that no location in England lies more than 18 miles from a railway line. This geographic claim highlights dense rail infrastructure across the country.
A flurry of personal mentions shows residents and relatives visiting from Rochelle, Albany, Milwaukee, Oshkosh, Gays Mills, Detroit, Medford, Freeport, Valparaiso, Rockford, Verona, and other places. Many plan Christmas or holiday visits with family, while others await arrivals from Notre Dame, Wisconsin, and Colorado. Some travel to Chicago and the West Coast for Rose Bowl plans or navy departures, with several relatives meeting at airports or homes.
Two Wisconsin airmen narrowly escaped death in the Moses Lake Washington C-124 Globemaster crash that killed 86 servicemen. A-2C Roger Strom of Sparta and A-2C Edward Hale Jr. of La Crosse were swapped onto a different aircraft at the last minute, and learned their true fate after calls from their parents.
Secretary Pace announced a policy change stating draftees released after January 1 after serving at least 20 months of active duty in Korea will be discharged. The usual term remains 24 months, and the rule also covers draftees who return to the United States before January 1 if they have not left a reception center for reassignment by that date.
Leland L Lamboley is recuperating at 1776 Lake Drive after a mild heart attack suffered late last week. Complete rest has been prescribed for a few weeks.
The article notes that adult fireflies, with wings, likely do not eat and survive on energy stored during their larval worm stage in the ground. This life-cycle detail highlights their energy use after metamorphosis.
Janesville route salesman Floyd Tutton of Gardner Baking Co. is named an alternate for the Rose Bowl trip the company is sponsoring for top salesmen and their wives. Winners will be flown to California for a 10 day all expense trip.
Miss Severson ill at home with chicken pox. Her sister Miss Ruth Severson, a commercial teacher at Port Washington, expected to arrive for a two week holiday recess.
The Monroe Park Band performed Christmas music last night at St. Clare Hospital the square and several city neighborhoods. Members included Frances Miller Allan F Barnard Sr Allan L Barnard Jr Gerald Fritz Frank Koenig Hollis Schilt Nathan Goetz and Dr Joseph Ganshert.
Thirty five 4 H dairy club members, leaders and parents attended a dairy meeting in Turner Hall yesterday. Prof Glen Vergeront from UW spoke on selecting feeding and caring for cattle and used slices to illustrate his project to improve dairy work.
Mr and Mrs Ralph Phillips of 2548 13th Street welcomed their first daughter, Vicki Lou, born Sunday at St Clare hospital. She has two brothers Larry and Ralph at home. Paternal grandparents are Mr and Mrs Fred Phillips of Beloit Iowa and maternal grandmother is Mrs Eileen Johnson of Brisbane Australia.
Pvt. Roger Rufer and wife and daughter from Carks ville Tenn visit relatives in Monroe and Beloit. The family met his grandmother Mrs Rosina Rufer and planned a return to Monroe after a Beloit visit with his mother Mrs Raymond Flanagan ahead of his overseas deployment.
Mrs Rufer and her daughter are visiting her parents Mr and Mrs Cecil Etheridge.
Mr and Mrs Harold Dahms will depart Milwaukee Saturday on a special train heading to the Rose Bowl game in Pasadena California.
Sgt. Duerst Milbourne Duerst arrived home from Battle Creek Michigan military hospital and will stay with his mother Mrs Kenneth Ginner and family until January 11. He was seriously injured in a Salt Lake City crash April 26 and has been hospitalized in Salt Lake City San Francisco and Battle Creek. He uses crutches and a wheelchair was arranged. Ginner veteran of 57 months foreign service in three countries and over nine years in the service.
Pastors are asked to submit church notes to The Evening Times by noon tomorrow due to the Christmas holiday and mail delivery schedule. The notice emphasizes timely dispatch for the holiday issue.
Mrs Pauline Bahler and her daughter Marcella now reside at 2011 Haste street Apt 608 Berkeley California The Bahlers are former Monroe area residents Miss Bahler works on a federal job and was transferred from Kingman Arizona to the West coast.
Mrs Homer Elliott arrived this morning from Coral Gables Florida in response to the death of her mother Mrs Mary Bechtolt. She flew from Florida to Chicago last night and the Elliotts recently moved from Minneapolis to Florida.
Wisconsin's investment board, formed by the 1951 Legislature, reported saving the state more than 1.6 million dollars. The board earned 1.1 million for the general fund by investing idle surplus cash and 525 thousand for pension trust funds by boosting yields by 10 percent.
CHICAGO The Brodie twins condition shows little change after a head to head surgical separation. Roger remains very precarious in a coma since the operation last Wednesday and Rodney has regained consciousness but is listed as critical. Parents Royt and Mrs Brodie of Moline Illinois stay at University of Illinois Neuropsychiatric Institute with Barbara their two month old daughter during Christmas.
Police arrest four Italian fascists after they hurled rotten fruit and vegetables at Charlie Chaplin during the gala premiere of Limelight in Rome. The incident followed the screening as authorities move to quell political unrest at the event.
Brodhead firefighters responded to a false alarm just before noon today. No fire found and units returned to quarters.
Lt. John A. Inferrera of Watertown Mass shot down a MIG in a high altitude clash as four Allied Sabres engaged eight Red jets. The pilot logged his 98th mission and now has two MIGs downed and one damaged. Allied raids and Chinese probes sparked brief battles on the frozen front with Reds repelled after short fights.
Milwaukee city council voted 25 to 2 to request federal action on rent decontrol after a long meeting that began Monday night. Mayor Zeidler can veto, but 18 votes would override. About 800 people packed city hall, with nearly 400 remaining at 1 15 a.m.
In a crowded Columbus Avenue tavern in Manhattan three servicemen discharged a phosphorus bomb, killing one and wounding 24, including 13 inside the bar. Marine Sgt. James Eugene McDermott, 19, was fatally shot nearby after a chase. a patrolman was knifed during capture. The incident sparked anti Spanish xenophobia in a predominantly Puerto Rican area.
The eighth annual Tri-County rural art show runs February 21 to 28 in Darlington. Amateur artists from Lafayette Grant or Iowa Counties may enter up to two works in painting or sculpture. Entries close February 19. blanks are available at the Lafayette County agricultural office.
Small, original touches transform rooms with color. Misty violet walls and violet draperies with green wallpaper accents create elegance. A pale gold davenport, apple-green rug, amber furniture, and bronze lamps finish the scheme with affordable warmth.
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