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Newspaper
Monroe Evening Times
Location
Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jan 16, 1950
Page
6
The record notes a clear to cold night with low temperatures around 10 to 20 degrees and a partly cloudy warmer Tuesday. Highs expected 10 to 15 in the north and 20 to 30 in the south, with barometer readings near 30.00 to 29.98 inches. It records prior highs and lows from the day, a national temperature note, and sunrise sunset times.
County Court Judge Harold J. Lamboley released from jail this morning after serving a sentence on assault and battery, was served a summons and complaint to show cause. A restraining order prevents interference with property and person of plaintiff Irene and her children, temporary custody of the six children awarded to plaintiff, defendant to pay $20 weekly toward support and plaintiff’s attorney fees. Attorneys Joseph Viney Elmer Viney for plaintiff and William F. Hefty for defendant.
In Small Claims Court the case of the state of Wisconsin versus Victor N. Schiller at 2581 13th Street on two charges of an unregistered vehicle was postponed today until next Monday with no plea entered. Schiller furnished bonds of 50 dollars.
Berneice Celesta Erickson of Argyle and Charles Edward Cleaveland of Juda are listed alongside Lillian Marie Schwartzenberger of Monroe and Riley Edward Gelbach of Albany in a community notice featuring residents and associated towns.
Obituaries note the deaths of Henry J. Johnson 75 in Clarno township, Mary Catherine Coffey 83 in Blanchardville, and Agatha Schiesser Ott 81 in New Glarus, with notices listing ages and locales.
Birth notices show Erwin Gruber of Monroe on January 15 with a son, Alden Hustad of New Glarus on January 16 with a son, Robert Meyer of Blanchardville on January 15 with a daughter, Olaf Gilbertson of Orfordville on January 14 with a daughter, Lester Gammeter of Juda on January 15 with a son, and Ira Moffitt of Beloit on January 14 with a son.
A list from St. Clare Hospital details patients and addresses including Ada Mae Field and Earl Sorenson among many others, with entries spanning Ada County Monroe to Janesville and Rockford. The document also notes medical staff such as Anthony Mannone and James Wallace, plus dismissals and multiple household relations.
The state mobile X-ray unit will be at Juda's Carter and Gruenewald Implement shop on Main Street Wednesday from 1 to 4 p.m. Residents are urged to take advantage of the free screening and diagnostic service offered by the state health department.
Forty eight veterans were initiated into the 40 8 Legionnaires order at a wreck held at the armory, followed by lunch at the American Legion home. Local members from Monroe Madison and nearby towns attended with notable Illinois guests and visitors from several Wisconsin communities.
The St Johns Church council approved the 55,000 building program begun last year. Construction of a new parsonage and a 60 by 31 foot two story education unit will start this summer. The parsonage sits on the northeast corner and the education unit on the southeast corner, matching the church design. New trustees elected include Frank G. Deininger Frank W. Heinzelman and Vilas J. Rundhammer to replace outgoing members. Frederick J. Sarles was chosen delegate to the South Wisconsin synod meeting in Monticello in May with Mrs. C J Schwingel as alternate.
Veterans officer J Burgy is at Wood veterans hospital for a complete examination and will be there indefinitely. Lester Bleiler moved with his family to Dodgeville, buying a home after living with Leon Klassy. Dyreson couple welcomed a son in Madison. Ruth Davitte began clerical work at the county clerk’s office, replacing Carolyn Vogel. George Wilson of New York City visited Monroe clinic. Ronald Trickel moved to an apartment at 1312 14th Street.
The American Legion will conduct the funeral for John C Donner of Warren and native of Clarno tomorrow at 1 30 pm at Walker mortuary in Freeport. Rev George F Shepherd will officiate and interment will be in East Clarno cemetery. Donner, a World War I veteran, served in the medical corps in France and belonged to the Masonic lodge and Warren Presbyterian Church.
Local society page lists calls and visits in Madison and surrounding towns. Entries include Paul A. Ruf ill at home, Miss Ruth Maurer weekend guest, Miss Grace Schroeder to St Petersburg for two weeks, Judge Harold J. Lambolev returning from Milwaukee trip, and numerous other social visits, theater outings, and weekend trips among residents, with several family and host households named.
Number 1 is described as he breathes heavily and collapses. Three sons, all military men, leave for home. Lt. David L. Arnold arrives from Marchfield, Col. Henry H. Arnold Jr. and Capt. William B. Arnold are stationed in Fort Leavenworth and Banana River. Lois Arnold Snowden, wife of Commander Ernest Snowden, is mentioned. The general, now aged, enjoys farm life at Rancho Feliz with 50 acres, cattle and chickens, aided by two caretakers.
Weather drives a west wind at Oshkosh tearing ice sheet from shore into Lake Winnebago. More than 250 abandoned cars float on the lake while nearly 1,000 ice fishermen are rescued by boat. Some cars reach shore before no escape routes reopen. pilots monitor the 30 mile lake as it becomes an island of ice. Deputy Sheriff Muskovich notes the sudden break with 65 mph gusts.
The defense in the Alger Hiss perjury trial concluded its evidence after 54 witnesses. Judge Henry W. Goddard presided with eight women and four men on the jury as rebuttal testimony was announced. A defense psychologist retracted a claim about Whittaker Chambers’ mental state.
President Truman urges government powers to mandate minimum output of general purpose synthetic rubber and allocate its use to key products to ensure national security. He argues a natural rubber stockpile cannot cover emergencies and stresses domestic production must meet bulk needs. Captain Carl N. Anton, longtime Great Lakes ship captain, dies at 68.
August Kurth aged 69 retired from the Solomon Coal and Iron Co after more than 87 years in service. He came to Monroe in 1911 from South Wayne and began as a yardman, retiring last Saturday afternoon. An informal gathering at the office honored him as Peter Solomon presented a wrist watch. The Kurths reside at 1108 14th Street.
Two American university professors, Dr. Robert F. Conklin and Prof. Marvin Pittman, were found slain in shallow graves in rugged northern Luzon. Col. James L. Meader of the U S embassy said three Ifugao tribesmen admitted robbing and killing them with spears, with three others aiding, as Philippine police hunt the remaining suspects. Conklin taught English at the University of the Philippines on leave from Springfield College. Pittman was an assistant geography professor formerly at Miami University.
Grain prices fell on the board of trade as demand slumped. Major cereals lost about a cent in quiet trading. There was little reason to sell and even less to buy, with export and domestic flour purchases in the doldrums and outside participation slackening.
U.S. Senator Scott W. Lucas and Everett M. Dirksen filed nominating petitions on the first day for entering the April 11 primary in Springfield. Their move lays groundwork for November opposition in the Senate race.
Juda fifth and sixth graders broadcast today from Janesville radio station with teacher Mrs. Irvin Matzke guiding the class.
Dr Ralph P Smith 55 a University of Edinburgh graduate may keep his post as pathologist at Eau Claire Luther Hospital. Wisconsin board ordered his dismissal for practicing without a license but delays and illness of board secretary may postpone official action. Dr John W Smith, board president in Milwaukee, signals a likely shift as Edinburgh University inches toward AMA recognition.
President Truman urged Democratic leaders to oppose a proposed change in house rules that would empower the rules committee to block or timing bill action. He warned the move could threaten fair deal legislation opposed by southern Democrats and Republicans, and House Speaker Rayburn indicated the vote may be very close.
A 26 year old St Paul woman, Miss Mary Kabascka, a telephone company employee, was found stabbed to death in an alley snowdrift early Sunday. Police could not determine a motive. The Ramsey county coroner said she had not been molested.
Washington report says Ephram F. Morgan former West Virginia governor 1921 to 1925 died at Bethesda naval hospital after a heart attack. He would have been 81 today. Bangkok dispatch says Vietnam republic office claims rebels annihilated 18 French posts killed 402 French soldiers and wounded 158 in a northern Indochina offensive.
A diesel locomotive pulling the Olympian Hiawatha broke loose from its train near Caplainville in Waukesha county and roared 17 miles through Brookfield Elm Grove and Milwaukee, reaching 40 mph. It struck a semitrailer at Caplainville and the crew remained aboard as it sped past Milwaukee Downtown Union Station before halting on a south side bridge.
Milwaukee district attorney William J. McCauley ordered a nationwide search for Albert J. Krause the alderman who resigned last Tuesday and apparently left the city Police Chief John Poleyn said circulars stating Krause is wanted for questioning were printed and distributed by Milwaukee officials Mayor Frank Zeidler said the investigation had partially developed information by yesterday
A resignation had been turned over to the district attorney for further investigation, pending formal action or charges. The move indicates a potential official scrutiny of the matter and may precede additional legal steps.
Col Jacob J Gebhardt post commander said McCoy will run a summer training schedule similar to last year with Regular Army units driving in April to prepare the installation for the first guard detachment. In Kenosha William Maur, 21, lost control of his car after skidding and crashed into a radio shop, later fined $40 and costs for reckless driving.
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