City Council Approves $200000 Sewage Bond Issue
A unanimous vote authorizes a $200000 sewage bond to fund a $250000 expansion of the disposal plant. Bonds dated Feb 1 1949 will mature 1950–1969, with redemptions optioned after 1964. Principal and interest payable at two local banks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Tschudy
Arthur C. Benkett
Chapman and Cutler
Chicago
G. S. Soseman
Bruno J. Hartman
Jerry Donahue Engineering Co
Finance and Taxation Committee
Loot Found After Anonymous Tip In Waukesha Police Recover $88500
Police and postal inspectors traced from an anonymous tip the recovery of 88500 in usable currency stolen from a mail bag en route to Chicago. The money, in two bank bags totaling 72000 and 16500, was found near Frame Park beside a culvert after seals were broken but the contents intact.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waukesha
Harold Owens
Frame Park
Chicago
Soo Line
Owens
E. J. Holmes
Holmes
Mother dies leaping to save children in Chicago blaze
In Chicago Chinatown a three story building fire traps a family. Mary Woo 34 loses her life gallantly leaping to shelter her two children. Neighbor Joseph Brown 53 saves the children after Mrs Woo drops them. The Woos and 17 others flee the flames. Sing Young Lee is missing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Mary Woo
Joe Woo Jr
Sue Ann
Chinatown
Sing Young Lee
Joseph Brown
Woo
Y Ann
Juda Association To Buy Fire Truck
The Juda and Community Fire association voted yesterday afternoon at the Juda fire station to buy a new fire truck. Robert Newman of Juda was elected president to succeed the late W. N. Preston of Monroe. Re elected officers are A. B. Hartwick of Juda as vice president E. P. Haberman of Monroe as secretary and C. O. Brunkow of Juda as treasurer. The fire association serves a zone including Spring Grove Cadiz Sylvester and Jefferson townships.
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The
Juda and Community Fire Association
Juda
Robert Newman
W. N. Preston
Monroe
A. B. Hartwick
E. P. Haberman
C. O. Brunkow
Fire Association
Spring Grove
Cadiz
Sylvester
Jefferson
One Dead in Tornado at Caledonia Mississippi
A tornado struck Caledonia in northeastern Mississippi injuring 13 and killing one person yesterday. The rural farming hamlet reported extensive damage and responders worked through the night to assist survivors.
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Mississippi
Caledonia
Miss
Chambers to Join Wisconsin Crime Laboratory
Evan C. Chambers resigns as undersheriff of Green county to join the Wisconsin crime laboratory in Madison. He will start next Monday, with Sheriff Matt Solbran to announce his successor. The Solbran family leaves for Sparta with eight children for a state school placement.
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Evan C. Chambers
Green County
Wisconsin Crime Laboratory
Madison
Chambers
Matt Solbran
Solbran
Sparta
Monroe
Ted Syvrud
R. H. Schoonover
Navy
Seabees
Boston
Great Lakes
Schoonover
17Th Avenue
Co. W. Chambers
19Th Avenue
Two Autos Damaged in Intersection Collision
Police report a minor city intersection collision at 10 a m injuring no one. Ben C Beckman of 1115 15th Avenue and Earl G Swanton of 1313 23rd Avenue collided at 20th Avenue and 16th Street. Beckman’s front end was dented while Swanton’s car suffered heavier damage including crushed fenders and a torn left side.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ben C. Beckman
15Th Avenue
Earl G. Swanton
23Rd Avenue
20Th Avenue
16Th Street
Beckman
Swanton
Marine Attack Unit Deploys for Kodiak Exercise
A navy amphibious force carrying 2,000 marines sailed to invade Kodiak Island Alaska. A fast striking force and a governing force depart in January to test clothing food and combat equipment for arctic conditions under Lt Gen Nathan Twining.
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San Diego
Kodiak Island
Alaska
Army
Navy
Air Force
Nathan Twining
Truman vows relentless fight for party ideals at inauguration
President Truman arrives in Washington amid celebration to pledge unyielding effort for world peace and a fair deal domestic program. He urges Democrats in Congress to cooperate as Barkley prepares to take oath, appearing with the vice president-elect at a Truman Barkley club dinner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Harry S. Truman
Harry
Missouri
Congress
Mr. Truman
Truman- Barkley Club
Barkley
Three Attend Inaugural Parade From Monroe Area
Cadet Frank E. Hamilton son of Mr and Mrs E C Hamilton will march with the West Point corps of cadets Ahmah Harriet Towell daughter of Mr and Mrs Fred Towell will be among 100 WAF trainees from Lockland air base in the parade Darrell K Blum formerly of Monroe will play in the U S navy school of music band in the parade.
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Monroe
Frank E. Hamilton
E. C. Hamilton
West Point Corps of Cadets
Ahmah Harriet Towell
Fred Towell
WAF
Lockland Air Base
Darrell K. Blum
U. S. Navy School of Music
Truman rallies Democrats in Washington parade and inauguration
President Truman urged Democratic lawmakers to back the party platform as crowds estimate 500 000 to 750 000 in Washington for the inauguration. He recalled F D Roosevelt’s 21 point program and noted limited 1945 cooperation, while Dewey offered congratulations and federal workers gained a four day weekend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Truman
Barkley
Congress of
United States
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Washington
Capitol
Thomas E. Dewey
White House
Mill Dam Removal Hearing Scheduled
A public hearing on Green county farm drainage board's plan to remove Monticello Woolen Mills dam on the Little Sugar river is set for 9 30 a m in New Glarus village hall on Wednesday Feb 16 The plan also seeks to straighten deepen and widen the river from Mt Pleasant township to New Glarus and to drain lands within the drainage district Local landowners petitions and the county court report accompany the application The board is represented by M W Meinenburg Brodhead attorney.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Green County Farm Drainage Board
Monticello
Little Sugar River
New Glarus
State Public Service Commission
Mt.Pleasant
Green County Court
Public Service Commission
Drainage Board
M. W. Meinenburg
Brodhead
Power tieup averted in four Midwest states
A contract dispute threatening a power shutdown across four midwest states was settled today. John Madgett, general manager of the Dairyland Electric Power Co-operative, announced that an agreement had been reached with AFL electrical workers union on all points at issue.
First Polio Contributions Roll In Tag Day Slated
The March of Dimes drive begins in the county with early mailed donations. Campaign treasurer Howard Smith leads the tally as 125 women prepare for a county wide tag day next Saturday assisted by Girl Scouts and welfare volunteers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yesteravy
Howard Smith
Scout Council
Lavern Gallitz
March of Dimes
Stewart Kingston
John T. Etter Jr
Monroe Woman’s Club Department of Welfare
Burton E. Bacon
Doris Messmer
Robert Trumpy
Wisconsin Hydro-Electric Co
Communists Delay Tactics in New York Trial Hearing
The trial of William Z Foster and 11 other Communist leaders in New York proceeds slowly with defense challenges to jury selection and calls for separating Foster due to illness. Jurors eyed. prosecutors win a procedural victory allowing the 11 to continue on trial. Each defendant faces up to ten years in prison and fines up to $10,000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foley Square
Federal Building
New York
U. S
William Z. Foster
Federal District of
Harold R. Medina
Foster
John F. X. McGahey
American Communist Party
Dr. G. W. Noble Dies in California at 73
Dr. George W. Noble, 73, Artesia California, died at 8 p m yesterday after a gall bladder operation. A veterinarian, he was known in Monroe and Blanchardville where he lived before moving to California about 20 years ago. Survived by wife two daughters Mrs LeRoy Penniston Milwaukee and Miss Gertrude Noble Artesia two sons Frank and George both of Artesia and six grandchildren.
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Blanchardville
George W. Noble
Artesia
Calif
Noble
Monroe
California
LeRoy Penniston
Milwaukee
Gertrude Noble
Frank
George
Red Cross Aide Visits Monroe Local Officers
Ed A. Spees the Madison state liaison for the American Red Cross met Monroe officers including Alvin H. Babler to discuss local chapter activities. Spees is general field representative for seven county chapters and previously served in Korea organizing Red Cross work among liberated populations.
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Ed A. Spees
Madison
American Red Cross
Monroe
Alvin H. Babler
Green County
Red Cross
Spees
Korea
Former Fond du Lac Mayor Dies at 86
Louis A. Erhart, 86, a former Fond du Lac mayor elected in 1897, died today at his Milwaukee home. He later moved to Superior and became manager of the Northern Brewing Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milwaukee
Louis A. Erhart
Fond du Lac
Erhart
Superior
The
Northern Brewing Co
Cold Wave and Congressional Fallout Hit Midwest News
Snow and cold grip the Midwest from Monroe Wisconsin to Kansas City while Washington confirms Dean Acheson as secretary of state amid a push for higher minimum wage. Snow totals reach 5 to 7 inches with subzero forecasts. power lines fail in St Louis. a deadly Nebraska snow plow incident is reported.
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Monroe
Green County
Wisconsin
Midwest
Associated Press
Washington
Truman
Russia
Senate
Dean Acheson
City
N. C. Jensen
Missouri
Jensen
State Highway Department
Kansas City
Weather Bureau
St. Louis
Nebraska
E. L. Redman
Kearney
Neb
Hoagland
Kansas City Philharmonic Orchestra
Hans Schweiger
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Frank A. Buehler
Ft. Atkinson
Buehler
Tschudy
Wisconsin Power and Light Co
George K. Hood
Board of Public Works
J. H. Schwaiger
6Th Street
S17th Avenue
St. Clare Hospital
Green County Infantile Paralysis Fund Committee
7Th Street
26Th Avenue
Juda Association
Crime Laboratory
Bay
Charles
Sissie” Wiegand
Charles Wiegand
Diane Larson
Lester Larson
Wiegands
Kodiak
Mayflower Hotel
G. W. Noble
State Red Cross
Mercury
Eau Claire
Wausau
la Crosse
Green Bay
H.thompson
Acheson
Marshall
Lovett
George C. Marshall
Robert A. Lovett
Vandenberg
R-Mich
GOP
South
House Labor Committee
Lesinski
D-Mich
Senate Labor Committee
Taft
Robio
Pepper
D-Flo
Thompson
United Telephone Co
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