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Newspaper

Monroe Evening Times

Location

Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

Jan 04, 1950

Page

6

Weather outlook and temperatures for Pine Recotto 4 195

Partly cloudy and cold with scattered snow flurries tonight. Thursday mostly fair and continued cold. Low tonight 10 to 20 below zero. high Thursday 5 to 10 above. Since yesterday 1 pm highs 39, low 8. Precipitation since yesterday rain and snow. Warmest place in U S yesterday Brownsville Texas 80. coldest Havre Montana 36. Sunrise 7 30. sunset 4 39.

U. S Brownsville Tex Havre Mont

Real Estate Transfers in Albany and Martintown Areas

Transfers include Urime Meeree at v0 Ucea A with undivided interest in Band 4 block 27 Nicholas and Ponds 2nd add Albany, Katie Purinton to Ray C Chris Baum in Warren's add Albany with 100 ft on south end except sold to J T Gravenor, Fred Wyssbrod to John Wyssbrod parts in Martintown, Albert Gerber and Duane Babler to Clayton Engener Durst's add New Glarus S2 of It4, Clara Goodwin estate to Thelma Zimmerman It4 block14 original plat Albany.

Urime Meeree Ucea A Burt Nicholas Ponds Albany Katie Purinton Ray C. Chrisbaum Warren J.T. Gravenor Fred Wyssbrod John Wyssbrod Martintown Albert Gerber Duane Babler Clayton Engener Durst New Glarus Clara Goodwin Thelma Zimmerman

Small Claims Court Finds Driver Liable for DUI

Judge Harold J. Lambotey Ray Binns of Browntown orders a DUI finding for operating a vehicle while under the influence of intoxicating liquor. The defendant pays $65 plus costs and has their driver's license revoked.

Small Claims Court Harold J. Lambotey Ray Binns Browntown

Estates Probated for Minnie Eley and Minnie Divan

Letters of administration issued for Evadne Eley in Minnie Eley estate who died Oct. 8 at Janesville with Claude Lamboley Evadne Janesville and Zella Ginner Monroe as heirs. Appraisers Le land C White and B J Dunwiddie named. Minnie Divan estate no appraisers needed with assets easily ascertained Florence Purinton Lima Township Rock County daughter and sole heir named under 1941 will dated Aug. 29.

Evadue Eley Janesville Minnie Eley Leland C. White B. J. Dunwiddie Claude Monroe Evadne Zella Ginner Minnie Divan Florence Purinton Lima Township Rock County

Obituary notices list several local deaths and birth announcements

Deaths include Silas Buss 88 of Darlington and Mrs John Lackner 80 of Miles City Montana. Births reported of Mr and Mrs Thomas Saunders Monticello Jan 4 Mr and Mrs Carl Roethlisberger Gratiot daughter Jan and Mr and Mrs Daryl Pagel Juda daughter Jan 3 and Mr and Mrs John Flannery Jr Argyle son Jan 3.

Silas Buss Darlington John Lackner Miles City Mont Irths Thomas Saunders Monticello Carl Roethlisberger Gratiot Daryl Pagel Juda John Flannery Jr Argyle

St Clare Hospital Surgical Updated Patient Roster

Names listed include Robert Foley of 1735 16th Street Fritz Messmer of 607 22nd Avenue Mrs Gottlieb Oberholzer Albany David Eugene Mason of 1018 17th Avenue Mrs Alma Dooley Beloit accident victim Hoyt Barney of 1005 12th Avenue Kenneth Harley Madison Tonsillectomy patients Michael Wish Eugene Updike William Hartshorn Daniel Burdick Russell Garvey Gail Lamoreaux and daughter Rose Marie Meier Alvin Williams.

Robert Foley 16Th Street Fritz Messmer 22Nd Avenue Gottlieb Oberholzer Albany David Eugene Mason 17Th Avenue Alma Dooley Beloit Hoyt Barney 12Th Avenue Kenneth Harley Madison Michael Wish Eugene Updike William Hartshorn Daniel Burdick Russell Garvey Gail Lamoreaux Rose Marie Meier Alvin Williams

Kiwanis Club Debates Direct Vote Over Electoral College

At the Monroe hotel luncheon Kiwanis will hear a vote system debate. Two Monroe High School students, Miss Carol Schindler and Gordon Orians, will argue opposite sides. Dr Nathan E Bear opens his first full meeting as president.

United States Kiwanis Club Monroe Hotel Monroe High School Carol Schindler Gordon Orians Nathan E. Bear

Hungarians Ordered To Close Consulates Washington

The United States orders Hungary to close its consulates by January 15 in apparent retaliation for the arrest and imprisonment of American businessman Robert Voegler in Hungary since November 18 on espionage charges, which Hungarian officials deny as false.

Washington United States Robert Voegler Voegler State Department

County Records Show Fewer Crashes in 1950 Than 1988

Chief George W. Armstrong notes local tallies of three fatalities in both 1949 and 1988 while 1948 had four. Names include Nicholas Haas Browntown and others from Albany Juda Monticello and Winslow. In 1949 159 accidents yielded 54 injuries affecting 96 people. 1948 had 194 accidents with 63 injuries, 96 injured.

George W. Armstrong Green County Nicholas Haas Browntown St. Clare Hospital Roman Robratzky Albany Rudolph Kaderly Juda Wallace J. Mann Winslow Percy Glidden Lena Ill Rosan Elizabeth Keener Monticello Albert L. Spears 22Nd Street

Rockford Area Girls Held as Extortionists

Two grade school girls were accused of running a small change extortion racket against a classmate for about a year. Deputy sheriffs Edward Heitter and Gerald Pratt said the victim paid more than 50 dollars in weekly allowances as protection. They reported threats of violence and daily payments of 10 to 55 cents. The case came to light after the victim’s father sought an explanation for her request for a higher allowance.

Soextora Edward Heitter Gerald Pratt Winnebago County

Bell Firm Seeks 6 Million Annual Revenue Increase

Wisconsin Telephone Co. told the public service commission it needs an extra 6 million dollars each year to earn a seven percent return on its investment. The utility seeks more funds after already receiving rate boosts totaling 11.6 million since November 1947. The commission heard that current rates provide no profit for common carrier truck operators within Wisconsin. The carriers' association urged a 15 percent overall boost.

Saaison —Ary Wisconsin Telephone Co Public Service Commission Wisconsin Carriers’ Association

Legion Toy Collection To Close Tomorrow

The Tide of Toys project run by the American Legion will end tomorrow afternoon. Co chairs Clifford H. Snively and Paul W. Ritschard note a large shipping box remains unfilled, with public response fair. several merchants have added surplus toys, and the items will be sent to European children via CARE.

Monroe Area Social Roundup of Local Residents

Personal mentions list many Monroe visitors and callers from Rockford Beloit Monticello and other towns. Notables include Mrs Jerry Anderson Mrs Kenneth Slocum Mrs Clarence Elmer Mr W S MacDonald and Mary Joyce Kam merud visiting relatives.

Jerry Anderson Rockford Monroe Kenneth Slocum Beloit Clarence Elmer Monticello W. S. MacDoneld Manston Werner Stettler Tacoma Wash Seattle Ralph K. Kofoed Methodist Church Conference Boards LaCrosse Mary Joyce Judith Kam Merud Blanchardville Virgil Bieger Charles Eckburg Borden Co New York Ity John F. Schnitzler 1618 13Th Avenue John Dickson Solana Beach Calif Gladys Gibbons Mwaukee State Teachers College John R. Gibbons Lawrence L. Kitchen Chicago Kitchen M. L. Sebbes Ann Thompson King Home Waupaca Margaret Nell Burgi Thompson Harlan S. Howarth H. C. Burgi Robert C. Holland Billy Tenatsch Hollands Ralph Proctor Portland Ore Gertrude Melvin Chlora Grabow Clarno St. Paul Salt Lake City

Publisher George Palmer Putnam, Amelia Earhart husband, dies

George Palmer Putnam, 63, publisher and husband of aviatrix Amelia Earhart, died today after four weeks of illness from uremic poisoning and internal hemorrhages. He ran Stove Pipe Wells resort in Death Valley and had been involved in the 1937 Earhart search after her disappearance. Miss Earhart was legally dead in 1939, and he had married twice since.

George Palmer Putnam Aviatrix Amelia Earhart Putnam Death Valley Miss Earhart

Export Buying Aids Grain Future Prices

Export reports kept grain futures firm most of the day. Cold weather in the southwestern winter wheat area and in the corn belts plus scant receipts provided bullish push. President Truman's message to Congress had little immediate market impact.

Truman Congress

Funeral rites for Fred Neuenschwander held today

Last rites for Fred Neuenschwander of 1800 12th Street were held at 1 30 PM at Shriner Neuenschwander Funeral Home with burial in Greenwood Cemetery. Rev Earl Remaly of Mineral Point officiated. Grandsons Fred P Ralph Russell James Neuenschwander Donald Haman and Gene Weckefly served as pallbearers.

Fred Neuenschwander 12Th Street Shriner-Neuschwander Greenwood Earl Remaly Mineral Point Union Church Fred P Ralph, Russell James Neuenschwander Donald Haman Gene Weckefly

Couple’s wish for a girl ends with triplets at St Michael’s

Mr and Mrs Michael Fortune of Atens rom welcomed three daughters born Tuesday night at St Michael’s hospital weighing 5 lb 6.5 oz, 5 lb 9.5 oz, and 4 lb 13.5 oz. The Fortunes already have two boys and a daughter from earlier years with ages noted. twin boys were born March 16, 1948.

Atens Rom

Swiss newcomer visits Times Plant

William Heblen an arriving Swiss printer toured The Evening Times with his uncle John W. Kempfer and cousin Alvin Kempfer. He trained four years in Switzerland and two years there as a printer specializing in job work on platen and automatic presses. He plans a year on a farm to improve English before seeking printer work. He is at P. G. Sterger farm near Darlington and notes wartime paper shortages in Switzerland and limited large printing runs there compared with the United States.

William Heblen United States Switzerland Evening Times John W. Kempfer South Wayne Alvin Kempfer Heblen P. G. Sterger Darlington

UW Considers Betatron Purchase for Cancer Fight

The University of Wisconsin weighs buying a betatron to aid cancer treatment. Financing and location at McArdle cancer laboratory are unresolved, with costs around 85 000 to 100 000 dollars. Engineers will assess basement conversion or new construction needs to shield against stray X rays. Milwaukee council declines early tavern closure on Christmas Eve.

Svy University of Wisconsin McArdle Cancer Laboratory

Tucker Car Project Spent 28.3 Million, Trial Testimony

Sidney Orbach, an ore acc countant, testified in Preston Tucker's mail fraud trial that Tucker corporation spent 28,309,280.18 dollars on developing a car that never reached the market. Orbach led SEC staff review of the firm’s books amid charges of conspiracy to defraud and SEC violations.

McAge —Vry Tucker Corporation Sidney | Orbach Washington Preston Tucker Orbach Securities and Exchange Commission Tucker

New Year's Baby Born in Dodgeville Hospital

Mrs. Erling Lageson of Blanchardville and York township welcomed a daughter at 10 15 a m on January 1 at Dodgeville hospital. The infant weighed seven pounds, their second child, both girls, and the mother is former Vivian Rice of Dodgeville.

Erling Lageson Route 3 Blanchardville York Township Dodgeville Hospital

Soldier on Two-Week Furlough From Wisconsin Base

Cpl. Everett Montgomery Jr. enjoys a two week holiday furlough with his parents Mr and Mrs Everett Montgomery Jr and family at South Wayne. He left yesterday for El Paso Texas to return to his duties.

South Wayne Cpl Everett Montgomery Jr Cpl. Montgomery el Paso Texas

Vandenberg Taft Reach Quiet GOP Policy Accord

Senators Vandenberg of Michigan and Ratt of Ohio have a discreet agreement to avoid a split over foreign policy. Taft said he drafted a statement on Republican aims and found it acceptable to Vandenberg. He will present it to GOP chairman Guy Gabrielson as part of a party principles draft. Republican senators voted to collaborate with a House committee on a brief national platform for this year’s races.

Washington Vandenberg Mich Ratt Ohio Taft Michigan Guy G. Gabrielson Sterday House

Steers Bring $40 A Hundredweight At South St Paul Market

Forty-one choice to prime 1 268 pound steers sold for $40 a hundredweight at the South St Paul livestock market yesterday. It was the highest price since 1948 except for a few head of experimentally fed cattle that sold for $40 last year.

St. Paul’s

Wood Splinter Strikes Hoyt Barney in Eye at Clinic

A wood splinter struck Hoyt Barney in the right eye at the Monroe Clinic around 11 am. He was taken to St. Clare Hospital for rest. Barney works for the Green County highway shop and was repairing wood when a knot flew loose from a board.

Hoyt Barney 12Th Avenue Monroe Clinic St. Clare Hospital Barney Green County Highway

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Harold J. Lamboley Kiwanis County Rockford Area Bell Firm G.P. Putnam Stork Betatron Milwaukee Common Council Prompt Claim Service Robert Edward Ringling Ringling Brothers and Barnum and Bailey Circus Sarasota Fla Carl Wirsing III Orangeville Carl Wirsing Freeport Deaconess Alcoholics Anonymous KC Hall Court House Miss Vogel Carolyn Vogel the Commercial and Savings Bank Earl Holcomb 14Th Avenue Highway 81 Hoyt Birmingham Albert Moxon Moxon Schoep R. H Pat) Schoonover Real Estate Listings General Insurance 16Th Avenue Futura Mides Whirlaway Hydra Oldsmobile America Saxutapet Aaimrosaus 11Th Street Green County Auto Co WLAD Oldamebila
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