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Newspaper
Monroe Evening Times
Location
Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jan 13, 1949
Page
2
Washington reports a surge in voluntary enlistments outpacing expectations, prompting reconsideration of draft calls and possible early release of some draftees. Officials credit expanded technical training and attractive service conditions, arguing a new generation is drawn to uniform careers and easing pressures on selective service boards.
A Wisconsin brief reports 13 483 drivers had licenses revoked or suspended last year, with 5 146 cases lasting a full year. Drunken driving dominates revocations, highlighting the scope of traffic safety challenges facing authorities. The piece argues driving privileges may tighten, despite calls for balance between freedom and public safety.
New York announces a merger proposal between two Protestant denominations totaling about 2 million members. The Congregational Cristian churches say the general council will decide on uniting with the Evangelical and Re ed church in Cleveland. If approved, common mission areas will expand though full union may lag.
Forty years ago Mrs. Washington Belvear formerly of Clarno was killed by a street car in Chicago on January 13 1909. Her father James Berry resided in Twin Grove. The brief item also notes a hypnotist mishap and local incidents from that era.
J Henry Figi 76 a farmer died after a fall on the ice near his home. Funeral services will be held tomorrow at 2 pm in Brooklyn Community church with Rev W C Snow officiating. He was born May 10 1872 in New Glarus and had lived in Brooklyn 27 years. He leaves a widow a daughter Lorraine and a sister Mrs Rose Voegels. The body rests at Booth funeral home in Oregon until 11 am tomorrow.
Farmers will describe soil conservation efforts to University of Wisconsin professors during Farm and Home Week meetings on February 2 and 3. Speakers include Edward Klessig Manitowoc County Elsmer Berge Dodge County John Schokes Bayfield County Gilbert Hipke Calumet County Adrian De Vriend Campbellsport state conservationalist George Nygaard chair of the state soil conservation committee A J Thelen Wisconsin County Boards association and Profs W W Clark and Noble Clark of the Wisconsin faculty.
Sarah Mal in Caldwell an 81 year old recluse whose death last December 23 was attributed to malnutrition left an estate valued at more than $100000. The will filed for probate in Delaware county court disclosed the amount. Caldwell's body was found last month in her small Chester home described by police as lacking electric lights and heated by a coal stove and an oil heater she carried between rooms.
Quincy Doudna 42, dean of administration at Stevens Point State Teachers College, announced a bid for state superintendent of public instruction in the April election. He seeks the post long held since 1921 by John Callahan who plans to retire. Royal S. Miller of Madison also announced his candidacy.
Bank officers and directors were re-elected at the annual meeting of the Bank of New Glarus. E. F. Kaeser continues as president with Alvin Ott and Henry Stuessy as vice presidents. J. S. Urben remains cashier. Elmer P. and J. J. Figi stay as assistant cashiers. Directors named Kaeser Ott Stuessy Urben Emanuel Streiff G Hoesly and G F Kiassy.
Salvation Army expects near 1500 as two week drive proceeds with no set quota. Herman A. Stuessy chairing local campaign reports steady contributions and letters sent to residents for gifts to First National Bank. Local fund supports hospital care for unmarried mothers, fresh air camp benefits, disaster aid with 20 percent kept locally. Other committee members include Genevieve Arensdorf and O N Johnson.
Lake Geneva mayor Lloyd F. Best 55 collapsed at city hall while preparing to open a council meeting. An insurance and real estate dealer, he died of a heart attack during the conference with aldermen. He is survived by his wife and a daughter.
In Warren circuit court, Katharine Lee was found guilty of murdering her husband Allie Lee by poisoning his buttermilk. The 34 year old faces life imprisonment. Her mother Kate Goad, 72, is charged and set for trial in April alongside neighbor James Croslin, 54, in the case.
George J. Fischer of Oshkosh was elected illustrious potentate of the Tripoli Shrine temple. He succeeds John A. Gebhardt of Wauwatosa as head of 6,400 Tripoli Shrine members in Wisconsin. The article notes the first voting machine was used in Rochester in 1898.
Officers and directors at both Darlington banks were re-elected at last night’s stockholders meetings. First National Bank officers are H. H. Lane president Edward Bell vice president Louis Knellwolf cashier and Ernest Ruf assistant cashier. Directors are C. H. Barlow Bell Ernest Gossner J. W. Howery Knellwolf Lane and C. F. McDaniel. Citizens National Bank officers are N. W. Bower president J. F. Collins vice president George W. Martin cashier L. H. Wilson assistant cashier. Directors are Bower Collins N. A. McGreane D. K. Schreiter and Martin.
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