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Newspaper
Monroe Evening Times
Location
Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jan 27, 1949
Page
1
City Treasurer Charles B Bolender announced a total tax take of 224229 with 58 percent of the levy outstanding. Real estate bills totaled 364895 13 but current payments brought in 8248 761 90 in the first period. Deferred payment options allow January 31 initial payments with penalties waived until July 31 for real estate taxes.
Racing flier Steve Wittman says anti-aircraft batteries of the Confederate air force will not fire if his plane bears the CAF insignia. The assurance came in a letter from J. B. Ours of Greenville Mississippi, who wrote that a Tennessee office advised him of Wittman’s listing.
An Associated Press report from Wales Wisconsin states Hazel O Rourke Mason formerly of Argyle and Monroe lost her job as Wales postmistress after 19 years due to a flood of relief parcels sent to Europe pushing receipts above the fourth class limit and lifting Wales to third class service. Mason, daughter of Charles Argyle, graduated in 1927, worked in Monroe before joining The Times staff, married Chester Mason in May 1929, and moved to Blue Mounds.
Mrs. Emil Burgunder aged 60 a native of Switzerland living in Green County for 30 years died at 11 30 p m at her Clarno home after a year long decline. She came to America in 1917 settled in Monroe married Nov 3 1917 in Monroe to Mr Burgunder. Funeral services will be 2 pm Saturday at Shriner Neushwander funeral home with Rev Homer Retzlaff officiating burial in Cadiz cemetery.
Wisconsin cheese producers testifying before the tariff commission oppose any reduction in duties on dairy imports. Len Kopitzke, president of the Wisconsin Cheese Makers Association, argues against reducing protections to maintain national and international dairy planning and price parity.
The Wisconsin Senate unanimously approved a resolution calling for a constitutional amendment to permit state aid for local veterans housing, sending the measure to the assembly and potentially to the April 5 ballot. The move follows a 1947 law funded by increased liquor taxes later deemed unconstitutional for housing authorities.
President Truman stated he has no confidence in public opinion polls even when 69 percent show approval. He said he decides based on right or wrong and polls do not influence his actions. The remark follows his surprising November election victory.
Sister M. Henrica a longtime member of the third order of St. Francis of Perpetual Adoration in La Crosse died last night aged 92. She was formerly Mary Louise Rose of Monroe and served 70 years in the order.
Former Wisconsin senator Irvine Lenroot died after a two month illness at his home. He would have turned 80 next week and is survived by his widow, a daughter, and a career spanning 55 years in public life and law. Burial is planned in Superior, Wisconsin.
President Truman condemned eviction protests tied to rent controls and outlined a four year plan for world development using U.S. technical knowledge. He asked Congress for 1 million dollars more for disaster relief to aid storm damaged regions in the west and noted Canada’s Prime Minister St Laurent will visit Washington in February.
Federal complaint charges Neal H. Stoddard J Ralph Hatfield Jr and Tom McGovern and the Stoddard Co Inc with a false claim in a Madison veteran home purchase. VA certification allegedly said 6500 while the veteran paid an extra 300 to the defendants for the loan. The veteran is Hartwick Anderson.
Gov. Rennebohm urged immediate action as the state board of public welfare ordered the Waukesha boys school to resume operation by the public welfare department. The move follows a report detailing a overhauled administration, lax rules, and unrest since Oct. 1 1948, with no personnel changes announced.
petitions to switch Monroe to a council city manager government were filed with the city clerk. an educational campaign will precede a referendum and the april election will decide whether the change is adopted. the effort is led by rodney o. kittelsen and john a. becker with a broad civic committee and speakers planned to persuade electors.
St. Clare hospital welcomed twin daughters to Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Wittenbach on route 2, Monticello. The girls, each over seven pounds, were among eight births in a 24 hour period ending 2 pm, a possible record. Mrs. Wittenbach, formerly Inez Moan, is the proud mother.
Patman told Tulsa and Dallas property owners by phone that courts will stop the landlords revolt against federal rent control. The Tulsa group began notifying tenants to vacate in 60 days to withdraw from rental markets. The movement spreads to Chicago and Milwaukee as owners vote on six month eviction notices.
Mrs. William J. Geiger 73 of Albany died at 9 a m in the home of her son in law and daughter where she had lived eight years She had been ill three weeks with a heart ailment She was born Sophie Maria Steffen July 23 1874 in Stephenson county Illinois She married William J Geiger October 15 1895 in Silver Creek Illinois Survived by three daughters Kathryn Geiger G P Bauer and Mrs Sharer Albany and son William Stevens Point Services Sunday at 1 p m Sharer funeral home Albany and 2 p m at Stuessey Monroe Burial in Cranes Grove cemetery Baileyville south of Freeport
Col William Anthony Holden, 61, commander of the Grand Army Home at Waupaca since 1931, died today from a heart ailment after a week of illness. He was a veteran of both world wars with the 128th Infantry Regiment, 32nd Division, born in Sparta.
The senate raised relief funds to 3 million dollars for snowbound western states with 750000 to reimburse federal agencies. The house previously approved 500000 for the president’s emergency relief fund, with further disaster aid sought by President Truman. Thousands of cattle and sheep are stranded as relief efforts use planes and bulldozers to reach affected areas.
Lawrence W. Schneider of Juda was arrested at 12 15 am on following too closely after his car struck the Monroe police department’s new squad car driven by Patrolman Clifford M. Geigel in the 2300 block of 13th street. The squad car had a minor dent and Schneider’s vehicle suffered grille and fender damage.
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