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Newspaper
Monroe Evening Times
Location
Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jan 25, 1949
Page
6
Cloudy tonight and Wednesday with light local snows south and west portions. Slowly rising temperatures expected Wednesday in the western areas.
Rosena Brunkow transfers parcel 2 in block 11 Foster's second addition city of Monroe to Edward Henry Schneider in a real estate transfer record.
Armen K. Porter, 42, Monroe, was granted a divorce yesterday from Charles J. Porter, 45, Are ma, on grounds of cruel and inhuman treatment. They married June 26, 1946. A previous married name of Alexander was restored to the plaintiff by Judge Harold J. Lamboley.
County Court Judge Harold J. Lamboley withholds sentence for 21 years on rape conviction. Wilbur Raymond Schneider of Winslow is ordered to pay $35 per month until the child reaches 21 or per further court order.
Gertrude Helen Kuster of Monroe and Louis Alvin Field of Clarno Township obtained marriage licenses. The notice records their intention and filing details as the union proceeds in the local civil registry.
George Watkins, 60, Blanchardville, and Mrs William M Howard, 50, of Janesville, appear in notices as residents named in the brief item.
Mr and Mrs Paul Baumgartner route 2 announce a daughter born January 25. Mr and Mrs Robert Kundert Brodhead announce a daughter born January 24. Mr and Mrs Legler announce a son born January 24.
St Clare Hospital lists patients undergoing surgery including Janice Huber of Mon ticello George Grossen of route 2 Mrs Paul Gille of Darlington Mrs Charles Killen of Burlington Mrs Arthur Hirsbrunner of Darlington Mrs Merle Brown and Waren Misner with Ella Teasdale of Darlington Advances include Tonsillectomy cases Is Eich orst Jr Mrs Gerald Akins Laverne Akins Mrs Paul Fahey and son all noted in medical section.
The senate confirmed Brig. Gen. Peter A. Feringa to be president of the river commission. He succeeds Maj. Gen. Robert W. Crawford and is presently on duty with the army.
The Tom Tom theaters in Leopoldville, Belgian Congo are packing away their instruments as a new radio service begins this month. The Belgian Congo radio launches offering programming in six local dialects for native audiences.
The 150 Merch of Dimes ball closes Green County infantile paralysis fundraiser. Herman A. Stuessy and Julius Hofer organize the event with Les Hartman’s Corn Huskers from Waterloo Iowa performing. The dance begins at 8 p m with plans for extra acts if arrangements allow.
A county court judge withheld the sentence in the rape case of Wilbur Raymond Schnei der Winslow after his appearance. He was ordered to pay $35 monthly for child support until the child reaches 21 or as directed by the court, with Judge Harold J. Lamboley presiding.
Personal notes list weekend visits and returns from relatives and friends. John Rose of Tomah visits Paul Mueller. Ethel Wells of Woodford called on business here yesterday. L M Johnson attended Pontiac dealers meeting in Chicago to view new car models. Arlos ShoeMake Beloit and Fred Theiler hosts. S O Olson Woodford returns home after weekend with Huffman family. Harold McConnell Wiota visited wife’s patient at St Clare hospital. Verlene Patterson returns to Freeport after weekend with Nora Patterson. Jerry Dwyer Carroll College student returns to Waukesha after weekend with Charles and Mrs Dwyer. Eldon Wallace Rock Springs Wyoming leaves for home after six weeks with Stanley Beach family.
Secretary of Commerce Sawyer asked Congress to extend through September 30 the voluntary allocations program for direct ing steel to essential uses. He told a Senate subcommittee the administration will seek a longer term extension as part of an overall economic stabilization plan, with broader controls on credit prices rent exports and distribution of scarce metals.
A Wisconsin study shows five member councils often work best under odd-number rules. Monroe moves toward a referendum in April 1950 after a year of public discussion. A public forum committee led by Roy F. Burmeister and others studied experiences elsewhere and recommended submitting the city manager plan for a vote.
J. J. Ver detta 76 former mayor of La Crosse nine terms died in a hospital after a heart attack yesterday. He was defeated in the 1947 election.
A Republican National Committee gathering focused on chairmanship with Carroll Reece and Harrison E. Spangler opposing Rep. Hugh D. Scott. Spangler said Scott remains tagged by 25,000,000 Republicans as responsible for the 1948 campaign errors.
London reports Princess Elizabeth, the 22 year old heir to the British throne, has the measles and is staying at Sandringham. The royal condition is not life threatening and she remains under medical care.
Mary Emmanell Green Howard age 73 of 1002 Mineral Point avenue Janesville died last night at 10 after a three year illness. She was born July 29 1898 in Portland New York and moved to Clinton Wisconsin in 1900. She married William Howard in Clinton June 1 1921. She had worked as assistant cashier at Clinton State Bank. The Howards moved to Janesville in 1940 after he retired. She leaves husband son William K and daughter Grace Viola both at home and brother Jay E. Greene of Clinton. Funeral Thursday at 2 p m Overton funeral home Janesville with Rev J R Estes officiating burial in Clinton.
The American Farm Bureau Federation moved to end a split over its stance on future farm price supports. One faction favored the long range flexible price support system with floors 60 to 90 percent of parity starting 1950. Another urged 90 percent floors whenever production and marketing controls are in effect. The Atlantic City convention left the issue to the bureau’s board of directors.
Baraboo Wisconsin reports a two year old girl Norma Berg died of burns at Baraboo hospital. The child, daughter of Mr and Mrs Theodore Berg of Delton Sauk County, reportedly climbed onto a stove and caught fire after the mother returned from the mailbox.
Madison reports a weak dull Wisconsin American cheese market with fresh offerings. Selling prices show daisies 34 34 to 36 cents, longhorns 34 to 36 cents, square prints 35 to 42 cents per pound.
Wisconsin Atty. Gen. Thomas E. Fairchild urged amending the state anti-discrimination act to align with New York. He argued the New York statute offers stronger enforcement authority.
President Truman proclaims February 1, 1949 and every Feb. 1 as National Freedom Day to honor the 1865 anti slavery amendment proposal. The resolution marked a step toward constitutional abolition and national unity.
Mrs. James Green offers a liberal reward for a missing wrist watch with diamond studs. Call 1616 Monroe to return or provide information.
Senate and House leaders reach informal accord to speed action on extended rent controls and broader housing measures. Sparkman to chair hearings on housing, Spence sets rent control hearings. aim is to have a new law before March 31. Proposals include extending controls 15 months to two years and covering more housing types.
Mr and Mrs Boyd Babler announce the birth of a son born Sunday at the Freeport Deaconess Hospital. The family resides in Orangeville.
Fluorescent lighting is being installed in the circuit court room at the courthouse replacing six inadequate fixtures.
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