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Newspaper
Monroe Evening Times
Location
Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jan 27, 1949
Page
8
District weather bulletin reports light snow in the northwest and moderate snow and sleet in the east and south through Friday. Central and southwest portions expected 2 to 5 inches with drifting and blowing snow.
Yesterday afternoon temperatures reached a high of 28 and a low of 22. Barometer stood at 29.70 at 1 a.m. and 29.50 at 1 p.m. Jacksonville, Florida recorded the warmest temperature in the U S at 81 while Havre, Montana was the coldest at 34. Sunrise was at 7 20 and sunset at 5 07.
Ben F Feldt transfers to Frank P Sied ee land section 17 Sylvester township. John A Becker et al transfer to Wendell L Simmons it 3 block 2 Davis Becker add city Monroe.
Death notices report Mrs William J Geiger 73 Mrs Emil Burgunder 60 and William Martin 86 in Evansville. The notices provide brief biographical details and dates.
Mr and Mrs Lyle of South Wayne welcome a son on January 27. Mr and Mrs Dwight Yost of 1720 Sth street announce a daughter born January 27. Mr and Mrs William Behrens of Brodhead have a daughter born January 27. Mr and Mrs Leland Leuzinger of route 5 Monroe report a son born January 27. Mr and Mrs George Laughridge of Janesville greet a son born January 26. Mr and Mrs Milford Weeks of Toledo Ohio report a daughter born January 26.
A list of individuals—Leland Jordan Juda Norbert Durgin Pauline J Disch Monticello James R Berry Monroe William McHugh Rockaoe John C Steinman Monti Tia Probst Iver Odegard Alvin Buchholzer James Reedy Clyde Field Clarence Elmer Paul Gille Merle Brown Janice Huber Erving Eichorst—appears in a hospital notice.
Wisconsin reports postwar baby boom may have peaked as births fall 3.7 percent to 80 946 in 1948 from 84 076 in 1947. Deaths decline to 32 670, down 645 from 1947. Marriages total 32 610 in 1948, below 35 527 in 1947 and 38 964 in 1946.
Omar N. Bradley, Army chief of staff, heads a list of more than 13,000 officers promoted today. The Senate confirmed all nominations without opposition. Bradley received the permanent rank of general, up from major general.
Washington reports that the Senate Judiciary Committee approved the nomination of U. S. District Judge F. Ryan Duffy to the Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals.
Evansville funeral services were held for 1st Lt Kenneth John Golz 31 a Brookville Township native and son of Mr and Mrs John F Golz The ceremony included a prayer service at Allen funeral home and military rites at Peace Evangelical cemetery Golz a Evansville High School graduate attended the University of Wisconsin worked at La Crosse Tribune and a Madison print shop before enlisting in 1942 He died in action November 26 1944 after serving in France and being wounded July 3 1944 He leaves two children Dave and Karen Dubuque his father stepmother and a brother all of Evansville His mother Dora te Ludwig died in November 194?
Installation of a new section bay window completed at Hever Motor Sales replacing the former curved glass window.
A new sign was installed yesterday at the Crystal Tower located at 1110 17th Avenue, marking a visual upgrade for the building and improving external visibility.
George Schwenk of 2409 9th Street was admitted to the Wisconsin General Hospital in Madison yesterday for surgery.
Mr and Mrs Ralph Holihan Beachwood California announce the birth of a daughter yesterday at Lakeside hospital. Mrs Holihan is Elizabeth Berkeley of Monroe.
Andrew Sulzer purchases the Harold Lehnherr residence at 724 18th avenue. Possession will be given March 1.
Republican senators approved a nine member campaign group to recapture the senate next year. Senator Brewster of Maine and former Senator John Townsend of Delaware were named co chairmen of the drive.
The Senate confirmed James E. Webb as undersecretary of state by a unanimous voice vote. Webb received rapid approval in a smooth confirmation, marking a swift Senate endorsement of his appointment.
Personal mentions note Mr and Mrs Roy Sellow from Albany visiting this morning. Insurance ad for Herman L Schindler. Mrs Floyd Brenum Wiota and Mrs Orville Bear Gratiot were business callers yesterday. Mrs William Cox Brown Town travels to Freeport to visit her son Paul Cox and family for the weekend. Robert Thompson visiting his parents in Green County while at Marquette University. Robert Salzwedel Brodhead leaves for a month’s vacation in Arizona and California. Mamie Tillema returns from a two day meat institute in Richland Center. Jean Stauffacher University of Wisconsin visiting her parents. Green County Democratic committee holds meeting at Turner Hall with officers elected. Joan Davis Whitewater student visiting parents Roy and Mrs Davis. Rodney Kittelsen Green County district attorney travels to Milwaukee for winter district attorney meeting. Aliie Holtshopple and others return from Milwaukee road equipment show after two days.
Services for 71 year old Godfried Klossner were held at Baynard's chapel in St. Petersburg with Rev. F N Brotherton officiating. Burial will be in Monroe in the spring. Klossner, who lived at 1803 16th Avenue in Monroe, was spending his 19th winter in St. Petersburg when he died Monday from a heart ailment.
The Federal State market news service reports a dull Wisconsin American cheese market with weak demand for fresh offerings. Prices for various cuts include single daisies 34 14 36, longhorns 34 34 36, square prints 35 36, and midgets 37 38.
Madison reports the death of Thomas F. Powers 86 former Mauston mayor and Juneau County sheriff. He also served on the state Democratic Committee and as Mauston postmaster.
Hollywood police report Robin Ford 31 and Robert Mithum were convicted on narcotics charges and Ford now faces a new marijuana booking after officers found a marijuana cigarette in his hip pocket.
Mumford, western director for Borden Co., told Kiwanis at Monroe hotel that Wisconsin is becoming more dairy than industrial, citing a 25 percent milk production rise from 1940 to 1947 and a thriving tri ple farm income. He noted Green county accounts for 25 percent of Swiss cheese production in the U.S. and 40 percent of Wisconsin output. He warned a tough summer ahead with price declines but said farmers remain relatively resilient. Dr. Bear introduced him and Dr. Ruehlman announced Dr. Alfred Leiser will represent the club at Madison district meet with violin selections. Directors plan a dinner at the Monroe hotel.
Linda Christian and Tyrone Power wed today in Rome at Santa Francesca Romana as thousands of tifosi rioted around the church. Mounted police sealed the venue while U.S. Ambassador James C. Dunn and his wife arrived amid the dramatic ceremony near the ancient Colosseum.
London U S air force headquarters reports a B 29 with 15 men aboard missing on a flight from Dakar French West Africa to England. No rescue details available.
Alex Lahto, 57, was fatally struck by an automobile while walking along Iron Lake near Iron River. The accident occurred today on the highway near the town, and authorities are reporting the fatality as the driver remained at the scene.
The Searles school on highway 59 between Monroe and Albany closed this week as 12 of 17 pupils infected with chicken pox while five remain healthy. Mrs. Paul Zee teaches. Committees form for a Meadow Valley school valentine party funded by three cent dues per pupil. Grove school in Jordan township reports perfect attendance for 18 weeks as Dorothy Heinzelman leads. students will attend a radio program in Janesville next Wednesday.
Milwaukee. Donald C. O'Melia of Rhinelander urged raising the beer sales age to 21 to curb juvenile delinquency. He led remarks at the Wisconsin District Attorneys Association winter conference, saying a proposed amendment will likely be approved and sent to the legislature. The current law sets 18 as the minimum beer selling age.
Beloit firemen said fifty year old Mrs Edward Harmon Harmon seventy was trapped by piles of paper in her apartment during a blaze. She was severely burned when stacks toppled near a coal heater and buried her in the rooms, leaving a narrow escape passage.
Irving Scheer a 35 year old Brooklyn postman offers four pints of blood to anyone who finds him a three room apartment His family has been living in one room he told the Red Cross in New York seeking housing aid
Washington reports the Veterans of Foreign Wars urged billions in bonuses and pensions before the House Veterans Affairs Committee. Omar B. Ketchum outlined a plan for World War I and II veterans to match Spanish American War benefits, including a $90 monthly pension at 65 and disability pots from $20 upward. The committee seeks a $60 monthly pension for WWI and WWII veterans at 60, plus non service connected disability payments from $20 to $120 monthly.
President Truman nominated William McChesney Martin Jr of New York City as assistant secretary of the treasury to fill an existing vacancy. Martin is currently president and chairman of the export import bank. Truman also named Mark F Ethridge of Louisville as U S representative on the Palestine conciliation commission.
Earl Jack son 60 Tomah was found shot to death in his home. His two sons James 21 and Lionel 20 attended under guard at the funeral. James is charged with first degree murder and Lionel is held as a material witness. Both showed emotion at graveside rites.
In Omaha the GOP national committee session broke with no pact after Hugh D. Scott Jr. reported on the fight over his chairmanship. Ralph Cake said no agreement was reached as Scott's backers proposed a one year term, leaving the decision to a vote by the 105 members.
Vice Admiral Oscar C. Badger said some marines would be withdrawn from China but enough would stay to handle any emergency. He noted about 3,000 in Tsingtao and 600 in Shanghai are currently there, more than are needed.
Firefighters fought an all night vigil over embers after a blaze on Main Street destroyed Maple's tavern and the Stanton family's apartment. Bartender John Deesh saw smoke from the basement at 8:45 and saved $600 to $700 in cash before escaping. The Stanton family fled their apartment unable to save belongings.
A proposed multi billion dollar program would relocate up to 1.5 million Black families from the South to the North on a voluntary basis. The plan also envisions White migration into the South to balance populations. A voluntary racial relocation commission would be created as an independent federal agency.
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