Water Board Approves Two Pay Raises and Secretary Appointment
The water board approved two pay raises and the appointment of a recording secretary. Charles G. Pickett’s monthly salary rose from $240 to $255, and Evelyn Hartwig was named recording secretary at an added $10 per month. The annual department report, by Mrs. Hartwig and supervisor Kenneth L. Mayer, covered 1951 operations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Water Board
Charles G. Pickett
Evelyn Hartwig
Hartwig
Kenneth L. Mayer
Joseph Egerer
J. A. Strand
Madison
Newspapers Credited With Aiding in Refunds
The Internal Revenue Bureau said 26 people in the Wisconsin collection district received 710 dollars in refunds during January. Newspapers helped 46,970 taxpayers obtain 2,080,668 dollars in refunds by running lists of unclaimed payments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Wisconsin
Internal Revenue Bureau
Tax Bureau
Barkley Improving After Eye Operation
Vice President Barkley, who had eye surgery last Thursday, is recovering in Bethesda Naval Hospital and expects to leave in about a week. His surgeon calls the operation very successful and Barkley in excellent condition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barkley
Washington
Bethesda Naval Hospital
Bruni Family Heads to Missouri Rites for Hero of Bataan
The family of Capt. Fred T. Bruni joins the journey to Jefferson Barracks Missouri for final military burial services. Bruni was killed in a 1944 Philippines prison camp during World War II and commanded Janesville's 192nd tank battalion.
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Fred T. Bruni
Philippines
Jefferson Barracks
Janesville
192Nd
Bruni
National Cemetery
Fred Bruni
12Th Avenue
Hazel Bruni
Edwin
Robert
Edgerton
Walter
Freeport
Edna Bruni
Madison
New Glarus Rail Agent John Dahnke Dies
John F. Dahnke aged 54, depot agent at New Glarus and former agent at Monticello, South Wayne, and Richland Center, died unexpectedly of a heart attack at his New Glarus home after attending a basketball game. He leaves a wife Alma and three children, with funeral planned at the Swiss Evangelical and Reformed church in New Glarus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John F. Dahnke
Milwaukee Road
New Glarus
Monticello
South Wayne and Richland Center
New Glarus High School
August Dahnkes
Middleton
Dahnke
Swiss Evangelical and Reformed Church
American Legion Post
Lions Club
Alma
Nathan Figi
Sheboygan
Dorothy
University of Wisconsin
Carl
Edgar
Milwaukee
George Jacksonville
Fla
R. E. Omstad
Roy Hurling
Madison
Arthur Fenster
Kraft Records Ordered by Judge in Swiss Cheese Case
Federal Judge Patrick T. Stone gave Kraft Foods Co until March 20 to produce certain records in a patent infringement suit over rindless Swiss cheese. Walther Dairy Products Co and Wild Cooperative sought the items, while Kraft faces another action from the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture challenging Kraft patents from 1950.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madison
Kraft Foods Co
Patrick T. Stone
Walther Dairy Products Co
Platteville
Wild Co-Operative
Verona
Kraft Co
Kraft
Wisconsin State Department of Agriculture
Department
Senator McClellan Pushes Early Vote On Spending Watchdog Bill
Senator McClellan of Arkansas says he will seek an early vote on his bill to create a joint senate house committee with investigators to conduct year round studies of federal spending. He predicted passage and argued that agencies have long controlled the budget process.
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Washington
McClellan
D-Ark
Wisconsin Cheese Market Steady With Quiet Trade
Federal market report notes Wisconsin dairy demand fair to good while selling prices show narrow ranges for various cheese types. Trading activity remains subdued as buyers wait and prices stay largely unchanged across the state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madison
Federal State Market News Service
Wisconsin
I.c.l
Window Display Tells Story of Frilly Valentines bygone
A Klassy shop window displays aged valentines from 40 to 50 years ago and a 55 year old lavender card with a folding fan and dove. The piece traces valentines from hand written era to the rise of lace embossed designs in 1825 England and Esther Howland's 1849 American launch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Klassy
Valentine
England
Esther Howland
Worcester
Mass
Bold push for universal military training at Senate hearing
A spokesman for the American Veterans Committee urged approval of a bold approach to universal military training for 18 year olds. AVC executive director Louis C. Paliser Jr. argued UMT and the draft could operate together and criticized the 60 000 initial trainees as timid. The hearing featured support from AmVets leader John L. Smith and National Commander, while church witnesses opposed compulsory six months training but favored continued selective service. Russell, chairing the Senate Armed Services Committee, urged clarity and noted UMT aims to replace the draft with a civilian supervised, six month program under safeguards.
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Washington
American Veterans Committee
Louis C. Paliser Jr
Tulsa
Okla
AVC
UMT
National Security Training Commission
Paliser
John L. Smith
Barberton
Ohio
Amvers
Russell
D-Ga
Senate Armed Services Committee
Senate
House
UMIT
Planning Group Backs 5th Street Extension and Zoning Change
The planning group unanimously recommends extending 5th street about 245 feet east to the water tower and rezoning land near the 11 and 81 highways west edge for light industry. The action, requested by J. T. Etter Jr. and Dr. James R. Weir, covers multiple parcels from business to residential zones and extends to the city limits along highway 11 toward highway 81.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Planning Commission
Water Tower
J. T. Etter Jr
James R. Weir
Illinois Central Railway
7Th Avenue
A-Bomb Base Sergeant Discovered in Michigan
A master sergeant with access to secret Sandia base information was found in Pontiac Michigan after his third disappearance in six months. Maj Richard Wade says Glenn W Porter a 34 year old is held in Pontiac and faces charges of being Absent Without Leave and breaking quarters restrictions. The army notes he might be an amnesia victim.
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Albuquerque
Sandia Base
Pontiac
Mich
Richard Wade
Glenn W. Porter
Army
Truman Callers Report Conflicting Signals on Run Decision
Two callers from the White House gave differing accounts about when and if President Truman would announce a bid for re election. Benjamin Browdy claimed Truman would decide in 10 to 15 days and likely run, while Abraham Feinberg relayed that Truman had not yet made up his mind and would not decide soon. White House aides criticized Browdy's remarks as unauthorized.
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Associated Press
White House
Truman
Bejamin G. Browdy
Zionist Organization of America
Brawdy
Joseph Short
Rep. Sabath (Dill
GOP
Harold E. Stassen
Minnesota
Senator Taft
Ohio
Gov
Earl Warren
California
Stassen
Denver
Salt Lake City
Steel Spokesman Urges Halt to Spiral of Wage Clash
Frank Purnell, chairman of Youngstown Sheet and Tube, urged the special WSB panel to avert a nationwide steel strike set for Feb 24. He warned wage demands without price relief threaten the private enterprise system and inflation could outpace control if relief is granted.
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New York
America
CIO United Steelworkers Union
Frank Purnell
Youngstown Sheet and Tube Co
Specaal
WSB
Purnell
Grassland Contest Planned by Green County Farmers
A county grassland meeting is set for 8 p.m. Thursday February 21 at the Grand Central hotel in Monticello to form an executive committee and appoint chairs for finance publicity county contest judging awards demonstrations field day and educational programs. Green County farmers enter the third annual state wide grassland farming contest with two classes general and beginners progress judged on program excellence and recent improvements. State champions will be named next fall with county winners advancing to seven state areas for recognition.
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Grand Central Hotel
Monticello
Waldo Fieitag
New Glarus
Nic Calabresa
Monroe
Palmer Welsh
William Hillestad
Lee Kirsch
William J. Figi
Jordan Township
Conrad Stauffacher
J. W. Barlow
Russell Carter
Juda
Myron E. Jeglum
Green County
Grassland Farming Soil Conservation Committee
The
College of Agricul
Ture
Vic Burcalow
Wisconsin
Public homage to King George VI opens second day
In London a cold dawn saw about 15 000 people queued by 8 a.m. for Westminster Hall access as Britain continues its public mourning for King George VI. The first three in line include a woman from Oxford a hitch-hiker from Somerset and a World War II veteran in a three wheel chair.
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London
George VI
Westminster Hall
Europe
Oxford
Somerset
Brighton
Spring Enemy Appear in Korea Front Report
In Korea's eastern front spring touches the area as about 200 communist troops are observed in Mundung Valley but do not attack. UN forces report 96 reds killed and 130 wounded in the area yesterday. Fifth Air Force planes cut rail lines in 35 spots and pilots report destroying two locomotives and one anti aircraft position. Nine B 29s bombed Sunchon south bypass rail bridge and others hit rail yards at Samdong and the Kyomipo steel mill.
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Seoul
Korea
Mundung
U. N
U. S. Fifth Air Force
Sunchon South
Samdong
Kyomipo
Dannerbecks Buy Monroe Hotel From Hauser
Mr and Mrs Paul P Dannerbeck have announced the purchase of the Monroe hotel from Gebhard Hauser and will take possession March 1 They plan no operating changes and will move their family to the hotel in April The deal follows Hauser's purchase of the hotel in 1949 and prior ownership history dating to 1890
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Paul P. Dannerbeck
Monroe
Gebhard Hauser
Dannerbecks
Hoffman Dry Cleaners
Elmer J. Trickel
Hauser
Dannerbeck
Jon L
Peter G
18Th Avenue
16Th Avenue
Norman B. Schmeltzer
Arthur A. Hauser
Fred Roth
Roth
Charles Schwarzlow
Freeport
Royal Blue
Frank L. Hoffman
Hoffman
Trickel
Swiss cheese firm in Madison at higher prices amid short supply
Wisconsin market reports indicate Swiss cheese firm in Madison with higher selling prices as demand remains good. State brand quoted 56 to 61 cents, grade B 53 to 56, grade C 50 to 54 per pound with limited supplies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madison
Wisconsin
Monroe Dollar Days Announced for Friday and Saturday
The Evening Times presents special messages from Monroe merchants promoting Dollar Days. Stores will open 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Friday and 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday with listings of new items for shoppers to consider.
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Monroe
Allies Seek Longer Time for Exchanges in Korean Armistice Talks
Allied negotiators accept a 60 day limit on exchanging prisoners and offer a two point compromise on truce supervision. Reds proposed 60 days and still push voluntary repatriation. Aimed at easing wording on troop rotation and entry ports while debates continue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Munsan
Korea
United Nations
Japan
Fire Damages Brodhead Electric Shop
A chimney fire yesterday evening caused extensive damage to Walter Bliss electric shop at 802 East Fifth Avenue Brodhead. The blaze started in a partition near the chimney and reached the attic storing antiques and heirlooms. Fire Chief Truman Olin said full loss would be known after estimates, neighbor Harry Grenwalt reported the discovery.
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Brodhead
Walter Bliss
Bliss
East Fifth Avenue
Martin Hutzel
Florida
Harry Grenwalt
Brodhead Fire Department
Truman Olin
Elsis
Indonesia Rejects United States Aid
Jakarta reports Mashumi party rejects acceptance of United States aid under the mutual security act. A parliamentary majority likely opposes American aid and a vote could destabilize Premier Soekiman's government.
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Jakarta
Indonesia
Mashumi
Mohammedan Party
United States
Soekiman
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