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Newspaper
Monroe Evening Times
Location
Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jan 05, 1949
Page
2
Winter travel in Green County and southern Wisconsin faces severe conditions with ice rain fog and slick highways. Officials urge motorists to delay travel and ensure vehicles are winter ready to prevent crashes as many drivers ignore safety cautions.
The article notes Senator Robert Taft endured attacks from insurgent liberal Republicans aiming to unseat him as GOP policy committee chair. It argues Taft’s integrity and sincerity define his public life amid calls for reform, suggesting he may prevail or lose on principle while rivals seek political advantage.
Senator McMahon said after a talk with President Truman that the administration will seek to restore staggered terms for members of the atomic energy commission. Truman favors returning to the provisions of the original act. The 80th Congress extended all five terms to Aug 1, 1950.
Former Wisconsin governor Philip F. La Follette fell ill during a speech at a Grand Rapids men's club. He was taken to his hotel room and described as doing fine later, suffering a slight stomach disorder.
Civil Judge Jed E. Wedemeyer, age 44, announced retirement from the Milwaukee bench effective February 1 to return to private law practice.
Rev Alvin C Rabehl receives the Kiwanis president title for 1939 at a January 5 ceremony. the item also notes retiring vice president and other contemporaneous events from 1939 including Felix Frankfurter appointment and local incidents in Argyle Monroe and Darlington.
Buyers from across the nation and abroad attend the Bennett and Norton dispersal of 60 registered Holstein-Friesian cattle at a Saturday auction starting noon at the fairgrounds pavilion. The sale features top consignments, world-record dam lines, and famed herd sires with bidders from Mon roe and surrounding counties.
Albany special report: John William Popanz 39 former resident of the Albany area died at Mercy hospital Janesville at 2 30 PM Monday after surgery earlier in the day He had fallen ill at his Center town farm Dec 30 and moved to the hospital Sunday He is survived by his widow a son Howard his parents and three sisters Funeral services will be at 2 PM Thursday at Zion Lutheran Center with Rev Herman Gruell officiating Burial will be in Bethel cemetery Center township Friends may call this evening at Reining funeral home Janesville The casket will be taken to the Center church at 11 tomorrow morning
The Swiss cheese market remained full steady at listed prices for the week ending December 23 according to the Federal-State market news service. Trade was fair with light demand sufficient to clear receipts and allow some stock reductions amid improved demand expected after year’s start. Wisconsin assembling points show state brand 53 56 cents, grade B 48 51 cents, mostly 49 50 42, grade C 42 14 45, grinders 38 4 2.
Albany taxes for the village and township begin Saturday with Mrs. Shirley Crooke and Arthur Patchen at the village hall every Saturday and Monday in January and each Saturday in February for collections. The village tax rate is $40.85 per thousand for 1948, up from $40.69 in 1947.
Navy identifies Lt. (jg) Eugene Dennis Biecht 24 as pilot of one man attack plane killed at sea Monday. Son of Joseph L. Biecht of Oshkosh. He flashed one radio distress signal before impact. Also mentions Methodist church admin from three headquarters in New York Nashville Chicago.
Funeral services were held for Alvin Bawden 85 who died Friday at his brother M Y Bawden's home in Clayton Illinois. The BarteH funeral home conducted the services with Rev George Birney officiating and burial followed at Stockton Ladies Union cemetery. Born 1863 at Scales Mounds he was the son of William and Jane Bawden and married Gertrude Tuttle on January 1 1894. His wife died August 21 1908. the Clayton brother is the sole survivor.
A Republican controlled special committee reported no evidence that federal employees used confidential government information to speculate in commodity markets. It urged policy prohibitions on officials with access to procurement data engaging in speculation, with dismissal and prosecution as penalties. The panel, chaired by Rep. August H. Andresen, formed last year amid circulating rumors of insider gains.
Milwaukee area defendants face federal sentencing for mail fraud and narcotics charges. Harold Wixon 45 of Theresa received one year and one day for using mail to defraud Railway Express Co. Dr James M Schuele 34 of Port Washington got three years probation for obtaining narcotics and mishandling records. Robert A Roulette 19 of Manitowoc pled guilty to stealing and cashing money orders while in the navy. sentence deferred for investigation.
Mrs F N Miller reports Juda residents returning home after holidays in Topeka Kansas. Wesley Jordan comes back from Wichita Kansas to Juda. Harrison Grenzow hosts a Sunday dinner for Rev Do J Tingley Hattie Bagley and Florence Miller. Aloysius Waelti and son visit Winneconne Wisconsin relatives. New Year's Eve guests at William Goecks include Robert Gissing Sr Lawrence Gissing Hoover family Monroe Clarence Gissing Claude Walton family William Chambers Kathryn and Edwin Chambers. Chambers goes to Menomonie to attend Stout Institute.
Mr and Mrs Ellsworth Rosheisen of Juda announce the engagement and forthcoming marriage of their daughter Beverly Mae to William Hawthorne son of Mrs Virgil Hawthorne of 2256 15th Street. Beverly a 1948 graduate of Troe High School now employed at Montgomery Ward. William a Monroe High School graduate engaged in farming. The couple to wed February 5 at 8 p m at Emanuel Evangelical United Brethren Church with Rev L C Viel officiating.
Mrs. Paul C Kehle was installed as president of the Women's union of St Johns church at a recent meeting. Three new officers are Mrs Roy Speich treasurer Mrs H L Legler representative on the Women's Guild board Miss Helen Aultman co chairwoman of the stewardship department with Miss Hannah Bindschaedler. Holdover officers include Mrs Robert Aeschlimann vice president Norman Poff secretary and Herbert Stauffacher Roy Gempeler representatives to the Women's Guild board.
Plans were laid for a Jan 16 get together and dinner for the Knights of Columbus and the auxiliary. The Knights met in the clubroom of the White building to discuss the event.
Rebekah and Odd Fellows lodges join for joint officer installation tomorrow at 8 PM. Local ceremony will include Freeport lodge members.
United States vice consul at Shanghai Willis Etter headlined the Eva Spreng WSWS gathering at Immanuel Evangelical United Brethren church. He reviewed Chinese government, labor, and social developments as recordings of Chinese music and opera were played. The event included a business meeting led by Mrs. Russell Matzke and a buffet luncheon hosted by the social committee.
Mr and Mrs Frank Trow will observe their 45th anniversary tomorrow with no special plans. Mrs Trow, formerly Jennie Stephenson, is daughter of the late James Stephenson and Martha Griffith Stephenson. Mr Trow, son of the late James and Lucy Trow, was born in Brooklyn. They farmed before moving to the village seven years ago. They have a son James of Superior Arizona and a daughter Mrs Chris Gilbertson of Evansville plus two grandsons.
Mr and Mrs Fred Schmid quietly marked their 41st anniversary at home. They wed January 4 1908 at the bride’s farm near Monticello. The Schmids farmed around Albany and Monticello before moving to Albany. They have two sons Merlyn Monticello and Iva Orfordville.
Tenwyler served as center farming with no definite date set for the wedding. Present were Albert Gempeler, Jacob Wittenwyler and family, Rose Mrs. Alfred Voegels, Mary and Robert, Henry Krue, Edward Schmid, John Doe supper guests. Also attending were Mines Carrie Eichstadt, Wilbur Zimmerman, James Waukesha, Carl Brennecke, Lee Dooley, Kenneth Schneider, Herman Fritz, Edna and Janice, Rose Field, Kittie Pillmore, Monroe.
The Westminster guild of Un Presbyterian meets at Betram Zweifel home in New Glarus with ten members present. Jean Zweifel is engaged to Richard Retrum of Blanchardville. After business, refreshments are served and a dancing school recording of The Littlest Angel was played.
A hopeful verse emphasizes working through problems and doubts with resilience. It encourages finding sunshine and joy despite hard days, noting every person can contribute to a kinder world and uplift others. The poem reflects a positive, generous outlook.
After a Christmas Eve fire, Lee's Store will reopen Friday at 9 am for a combined pre inventory and January clearance sale. Merchandise is deeply reduced up to 50 percent with bargains on coats suits and dresses. Baker's Book Store touts new Little Ones greeting cards scented papers Pine Fragrants and plastic playing cards with replacements available.
The Roxy 500 club met last evening at Mrs. Arthur Spoerry’s home. Mines received honors with Lena Augsburger Louise Steffen Fred Brawand and Rose Hauser noted among attendees. A luncheon followed the gathering.
Mr. and Mrs. John Elmer were honored by the Anniversary club in Monticello to mark 25 years of marriage. A mock wedding was held and they received a silver tray and money. Six tables of gas s were played. Two wedding cakes were baked by Mrs. Albert Gempeler and Mrs. Jacob Wit.
ETTER'S STORE promotes clearance savings on gingham cottage sets, Priscilla curtains, drapery material, tennis flannel night gowns, and spun rayon fabrics. BECKER'S LEADER STORE showcases Miller Connell venetian blinds with S shaped slats and easy tilt for homes and offices. The STYLE SHOP highlights Lucky Penny girdles, Life bras, and Formfit and Luxite undergarments for teens and adults with expert corsette guidance.
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