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Newspaper

Monroe Evening Times

Location

Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

Jan 13, 1950

Page

6

Weather Summary and Local Birth Notice January 13 1950

Snow moves in from the northwest with rain changing to snow across east and south tonight with likely freezing rain in parts. Much of western and northern areas to see heavy snow and drifting. winds strengthen northerly. Saturday will be colder with high winds and snow flurries. Temperatures fall to 5 below to 15 20 above, and the day’s high reached 34 while the low was 31. Brownsville Texas reported the warmest US temperature. Albert Minder and wife of Albany welcomed a son born January 13.

St Claire Hospital Surgical and Medical Carings List

A legacy of patient and dismissal notes from St. Clare Hospital lists surgical patients Mrs Bessie Rail beck of Darlington and Mrs Julian Bressath of Blanchardville along with medical patients including Mrs Charles Water and Mrs Ervin Haur in Janesville and Monticello. Dismissals include Julene Simmons Louis Goecks Walter Neuen schwander and others.

Bessie Railbeck Darlington Julian Bressath Blanchardville Nettie Bobb 15Th Avenue Charles Water Janesville Ervin Haur Monticello Joseph Knipschild Mack Logsdon Alma Sellow 9Th Street Julene Simmons Louis Goecks Walter Neuenschwander Alma Dooley Kenneth

Rainy Weather Affects Soils Across Farmland

Rain fell steadily today causing soil loosening in plowed fields. The soils conservation office noted water runoff leads to soil loss, but early estimates expect losses to be modest as fields and pastures begin soaking in the moisture.

Soils Conservation Office

Flying Arrow Reaches Tsingtao for Repairs After Gunboat Shelling

The Flying Arrow steamed into the communist port of Tsingtao today after bidding farewell to its U S destroyer escort eight miles out. For a week the freighter will be here repairing damage from shelling by a Chinese nationalist gunboat that attacked as it tried to enter the Yangtze on a voyage to blockaded Shanghai.

Flying Arrow Tsingtao U. S Yangtze Shanghai

City Firemen Drill In Use of Gas Masks

Members of the volunteer fire department conducted a gas mask drill last night in a small room at the west end of the street department shop building. The room was filled with sulfur gas from fumigation candles as several firemen tested the masks. Regular mask drills weekly have been ordered by Fire Chief H L Sickinger. Albany Special E E Atherton village fire inspector is making his quarterly inspection of business and public property with 30 establishments to inspect.

H. L. Sickinger Albany E. E Atherton

Wisconsin Dairy Dispute Sparks Midwest Coalition

Wisconsin joins in a dairy price dispute forming a defense committee to contest federal milk price rules. J P Punderson of Rochester cooperative dairy named chairperson with M E Fabricius Lady Smith and others. Minnesota official Bern Swenson supports easing access to Midwest milk for eastern consumers.

Raul We — Vairy Seecauaeee Wisconsin Washington J.P. Punderson Rochester

St John s Church To Elect Trustees

St John s Church will elect three new trustees Sunday at 2 p m during the annual business meeting to fill vacancies created by J Job Tschudy Charles A Stubber and E Herman Dieckhoff who have completed six years in office. Annual reports of church officers will be presented along with a building committee report following last night s consultation with the finance committee and church council and architect Stanley W Howe.

St. John’s Church J. Job Tschudy Charles A. Stubber E. Herman Dieckhoff Finance Committee Church Council Stanley W. Howe

Final Plans Prepared For 40-8 Wreck Here

Green County venture holds regular meeting at the American Legion home on Argyle road. Between 15 and 20 candidates will be instated at the armory with a lunch to follow at the Legion home. Grand officers from Milwaukee Madison Darlington and other places expected. Green County representation planned for local attendance.

Sinal Green County American Legion Old Argyle Road Legion Milwaukee Madison Darlington

Grains Dip After Stock Break In New York

Grains slip on the board as stocks fall in New York with a minor loss later partly recovered. Trading volume rose at midday amid a renewed selloff while Great Britain reportedly bought a moderate amount of wheat aiding the bread cereal’s steadiness.

Leagy —Ory Board of Trade New York Great Britain

Bray Relative Dies. Funeral Set in Freeport

Percy Singer, 12, of Freeport and brother-in-law of James S. Bray, died yesterday at his Pleasant Street home. The funeral is scheduled for 3 p.m. Saturday at Walker Mortuary in Freeport with burial to follow there.

James S. Bray Freeport Percy Singer 21St Avenue E. Pleasant Street Walker Mortual

Personal notices from Beloit to Orangeville and Monroe

Personal mentions list residents and visitors including Mr. and Mrs. William Bright of Beloit, Marion Mueller in Janesville, Miss Mabel Hanna in Verona, and others in Monroe, Orangeville, and Darlington. Also notes travel to Indiana, Milwaukee for a funeral, a pneumonia case, and an audit by P A Reynolds in Madison. Cites Bowen Convalescent Home Illinois license No 80 offering nursing care and inviting inquiries.

William Bright Beloit Marion Mueller Janesville Mabel Hanna Verona Arthur Krupke Orange 1Ville Monroe Clyde Wait McConnell Gottfried Zum- Brunnen Darlington Walter Hardel Winstow Lawrence A. Brown Indiana Edna Steinmann Betty Steinmann Freeport Walter Marti Milwaukee G. S. Soseman P. A. Reynolds George K. Hood Co Madison Worstieg

Plane Falls in Street Kills Two Reservists in Crash

A training plane crashed on a residential street last night killing two air force reserve fliers. Captain M. D. Dennison of Long Beach died as pilot and 2nd Lt. C. J. Knee of Los Angeles died as co pilot. Three other airmen escaped with minor injuries. The crash occurred after the plane veered from its route, reportedly avoided striking nearby homes due to the pilot's skill. The incident follows a separate Milwaukee blaze at Billy Mitchell field where James Stowell, 23, a lineman, was badly burned while fueling a plane, causing a fire that destroyed the aircraft.

Air Force Reserve M. D. Dennison Long Beach C. J. Knee Los Angeles Milwaukee James Stowell Billy Mitchell Field

Politics Charges Open FEPC Battle

In Washington Republicans and Democrats clash as anti-discrimination legislation faces House rules committee scrutiny. President Truman urged Democrats to back the fair deal while a second hearing is set for next Monday to question opponents. The measure seeks a federal FEPC to stop employment discrimination based on race color or creed, exempting small employers and states with their own laws.

Washington House Rules Committee Truman Rules Committee House House Labor Committee Labor Committee

Rev T L Flood Dies After 79 Years in Albany Area

Funeral services were planned for Rev T L Flood aged 79, brother of Peter H Flood of Albany, following his Wednesday death. He had lived in Vermillion South Dakota for 48 years and served as pastor of the Catholic church there. Also noted Hollywood film pioneer John M Stahl dies at 63 after heart attack and illness. He began directing in 1914 and was hospitalized since New Year with a heart condition.

T. L. Flood West Albany Peter H. Flood Albany Vermillion, S. D Hollywood John M. Stahl Hollywood Presbyterian Hospital

Blast wrecks garage in Madison fire injures no one

A flash fire and explosion at a Yellow Truck Lines garage in Madison wrecked the building after an arc welding torch sparked a flame and ignited gasoline. Fire Chief Edward Page reported the blaze started today. Nearby, Sparta plans a new armory to cost about 35 300 dollars to house Wisconsin national guard reconnaissance company.

Madison Yellow Truck Lines Inc Edward Page Sparta Wisconsin National Guard

Father in law dies in Gibson City

Mr and Mrs Fred Lengacher of 2121 14th avenue learn by phone from Des Moines that her father in law R A Briggs has died at his Gibson City home. Mr and Mrs E A Briggs and daughter Geraldine planned to attend yesterday's funeral services.

Fred Lengacher 14Th Avenue E. A. Briggs Des Moines R. A. Briggs Gibson City E. A.briggs Geraldine

Frank Larson Improves After Illness in South Wayne

Frank Larson, brother of Miss Mabel Larson and Will Larson of South Wayne, is reported improving after a period of illness. Details remain limited as neighbors offer prayers and families wait for further updates.

Frank Larson South Wayne Mabel Larson Will Larson

Sellow Fractured Wrist After Icy Fall in Madison

Alma Sellow of 1125 9th Street suffered a severe fracture of the left wrist yesterday after slipping on icy sidewalk en route to a friend's home. She underwent surgical treatment at St. Clare Hospital and will remain hospitalized until tomorrow.

Alma Sellow 9Th Street St. Clare Hospital

John L Lewis Arrives After Mother's Death Funeral

John L. Lewis, UMW chief, arrived in Springfield late Thursday after learning his 91-year-old mother was dying. He was en route from Washington when she died at home. Services are planned Saturday at the residence.

Springfield John L. Lewis United Mine Workers Lewis Washington

Chiang Kai-shek's wife returns to nationalist China

Chiang Kai-shek's wife Madam Chiang Kai-shek arrived in Formosa to assist her husband in defending the remnant of their government. Her return signals renewed government efforts to stabilize the nationalist regime and rally support amid ongoing difficulties.

Taipei Formosa Chiang Kai-shek Nationalist China

McCarthy Delays Vote on Sherman Nomination

Senate action on Admiral Forrest P. Sherman as chief of naval operations faced a delay as Senator McCarthy objected to unanimous consent. Sherman had won a committee recommendation and appeared poised for swift approval, with Tydings seeking immediate floor consideration after a day of partisan maneuvering.

Adm Forrest P. Sherman Naval Operations Senate Sherman McCarthy R-Wis Pentagon Louis E. Denfeld Tydings Dmd Senate Armed Services Committee

Coal Famine Cuts Welfare Institutions Lights

The state ordered dimouts at 28 welfare institutions including Manteno and Chicago state hospitals due to dwindling coal reserves and a cutback in production. State purchasing agent William McKinney said normal needs cannot be met, making hospitals the most serious spots.

Minois William McKinney Manteno Chicago State Welfare Department

Funerals for Mrs Iva M Denny Held in Monroe

Services for 87 year old Mrs Iva M Denny who died Tuesday at home were conducted at Immanuel church with Revs Homer Retzlaff and Howard L Orians officiating. Burial followed at Greenwood Cemetery with pallbearers from Monroe and Neenah. She is survived by her husband of Monroe who resides in Los Angeles, a son Werley M Denny of Monroe, her mother Mrs Della Morton of Monroe and two grandchildren Pamela and Marsha.

Iva M. Denny Immanuel Church Homer Retzlaff Howard L. Orians Greenwood Cemetery Glenn F. Stauffacher Orians_ sang James S. Bray James J. Quinn Herman L. Schindler Henry L. Bauman Monroe J. A. Porterfield E. L. Lowe Neenah

Tragedy at Haythorne Crossing After Train Collision

A truck collision with a New York Central train near Terre Haute killed one woman two children and a man. The deadly crash occurred at the Haythorne crossing in heavy rain as the train failed to clear the crossing.

Youk Terre Haute New York Central Haythorne

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