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Newspaper
Monroe Evening Times
Location
Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jul 02, 1946
Page
1
Twining predicts new craft will reach 80 000 feet and speed up to 400 miles per hour. The plan involves powering rocket planes with supersonic control and launching soon.
Department analysis underscores continued farm prosperity into 1948 with steady demand and improved markets. Officials emphasize cautious growth and sustained investment in agricultural programs to support farmers.
Arthur Ainley Bieiler 53 died at a hospital. Born in Postville on March 1 1893 he was the son of George and Ellen Gill Bieiler. He lived at 1102 30th Avenue with sister Mamie Bieiler and cared for large gardens. Survived by brothers George G. Bieiler Monroe and Edwin Bieiller Humbird and his mother. Died December 10 1919.
The 19 year old wife and their infant daughter visit Chester Gillette in a cave dwelling near Pittsburgh. He lives as a hermit using a bed spring and castoffs due to overcrowding at his father in law's Carnegie home housing 16 people. The wife says if not for the baby Chester would stay with her.
Monroe and nearby towns plan a one day halt in commerce with drug stores eateries and soda fountains open for holiday services. Hotels will host feasts and parades fill the day as roadside parks and city playgrounds provide entertainment. City hall employees take vacation and no Times issue will be published.
Albert J Wyser aged 76, born in Niedergergen Switzerland, died at St Clare hospital Sunday. Funeral services set for Thursday at 9 am at Stuessy funeral home and 9:30 am at St Victor's church with burial in Old Calvary Cemetery. Survivors include sons Joseph Wyser Omaha and Ernest J Wyser Hardin Montana. He attended Swiss schools and lived in Nebraska, Milwaukee and Monroe before settling in Monroe ten years ago.
Chicago a 17 year old University of Chicago student William Heirens faced 19 criminal charges including assault with intent to kill and burglary. Police linked him to the Suzanne Degnan kidnapping and slaying with palm and fingerprint matches on the ransom note, while Heirens denied involvement and underwent questioning and tests.
Mrs. John H. Rohde of Winslow is hospitalized at St. Clare with a fractured leg after falling from a cherry tree at her home yesterday.
Livestock prices decline as shipments flood stockyards while the day’s highs were set yesterday in a free market. Cattle receipts rise in Chicago but hogs drop to about 16 50 a hundred, lowest since 1919 with prices slipping from 18 50.
Beloit works of Fairbanks Morse and Co reach a settlement after a 4,500 worker strike that began January 21. The contract terms will be sent toLocal 1533 United Steel Workers CIO members for ratification tomorrow, then signed by the company and the union if approved. Henry M. Hasse and David Worthington announced the agreement.
Monroe and vicinity see no major price gains for goods. rents stay flat as residents await Congress action. Grocers cite a cautious stance with prices held until forced, meat for July 4 dinners arrives as pork today and beef may return by Saturday while cheese markets stay uncertain.
Carl C. Marty Jr and Robert F Marty announce the sale of Blumer Brewing Co assets to a new Illinois corporation led by Joseph B Huber. New officers include Joseph Rosenberg as president and Jack Melnik as secretary treasurer. Most beer will be marketed in Monroe area taverns with plans to double capacity after a model bottling plant is built.
City clerk invites inspection of the annual tax roll with two taxpayers showing in the forenoon. Rolls open today and tomorrow for taxable inhabitants. Board of review to meet later. total assessments and higher values expected due to new Lamboley plat and Prospect Heights.
The Wisconsin state motor vehicle department issued a warning to motorists and pedestrians to exercise caution over the July 4 holiday period to reduce accidents. It reported 297 traffic deaths in the first half of 1946, up 53 from the same period last year.
Dairy farmers face a two million dollar daily subsidy loss with the OPA lapse. National Cooperative Milk Producers Federation leader says no price controls and no runaway dairy markets will occur, while some states report small price moves. American Dairy Association officials warn incomes fall without subsidies, calling subsidies hidden tax increases.
A record crowd of 325 attended Union school district No. 1’s annual meeting at the high school to elect Herman Stuessy and Dr. L G Kindschi to the seven member board. New president Arthur C. Benkert and a full board will set future policy for the district.
Greece reports 13 more killed by communist bands in 48 hours after an attack on Naoussa police and infantry posts. In Palestine, Bert Locker cites torture claims at Athlit and Buchenwald inmates at a camp near Haifa. Hollywood studios face violence as pickets clash with police at Warner Brothers and MGM. Trieste internationalization discussed by foreign ministers. Adriatic fate unresolved. In Washington, renewed OPA debate sees Radcliffe and Capehart trading positions as rents and price controls swirl amid a split Senate banking committee.
The Ohio Swiss Cheese Association voted to market Swiss cheese at 45 cents wholesale, about 72 cents retail, abandoning earlier withholding amid OPA uncertainties. President John Lingler noted 600000 pounds in cold storage as the district contemplates price and policy shifts.
George Mooney says members should keep current cheese prices for now though short supplies could trigger price hikes. E. E. Peters notes no immediate rise expected but prices must rise enough to curb black market and then ease, with dependence on consumer demand and possible short term spikes.
The comptroller of the currency issued a call for a statement of the condition of all national banks at the close of business Saturday June 29. The state banking commission issued a similar call for Wisconsin state banks at the close of business Saturday June 29.
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