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Newspaper
Monroe Evening Times
Location
Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jul 11, 1952
Page
6
Partly cloudy and cooler with scattered thunderstorms possible in the south portion. Tonight low 54 to 58 in the southwest and 58 to 65 in the southeast. Tomorrow high 72 to 77 in the north and 76 to 81 in the south.
The will of Dr. Glenn S. Soseman died June 29 is admitted to probate in Monroe. Appraisers are Leland Lamboley and Harry Young. the widow is heir and executrix under a January 4 1931 will. Bonds of $50 000 secured by Daisy Albertson for her husband Gilbert Albertson died June 29. appraisers Will Zimmerli M L Barton and Sheldon Y arwood. the widow is sole heir.
Carl Ruch of Monroe found guilty on leaving the scene of an accident. Sentence withheld pending outcome of factors in a second charge of operating a motor vehicle while under the influence of intoxicating liquor on which no plea has been entered pending test results. Bond set at $100.
Death notices report Elizabeth Nelson age 93 of Argyle Donald Wolfram age 25 and John DeLire age 84 both of Warren listed in local obituary notices.
Mr and Mrs Edward Lassee of Argyle announce a daughter born July 10. Mr and Mrs Howard Hawkins of Brodhead announce a son born July 11. Mr and Mrs Ross Klosterman of New Glarus announce a son born July 11.
St Clare Hospital lists medical staff F Roy O Neill of Shullsb urg Jacob Elet of Footville and Robert Presbroten of Blanchardville. Surgical staff include Mrs John Costello of Beloit Clarence M Brager of Brodhead and Alfred Peterson of Albany. Dismissals cover Charles Margrose Henry Milbrandt Mrs Milton Helgesen and daughter Fred Krauss Jr Mrs Willard Anderson and son Mrs Ben Knouse Jr and son Mrs Merlin Jorgenson and son Melvin Anderson John O Flarity and Mrs Alma Johnson.
Pvt Stanley L Howe arrives home on leave from service in the Far East. He served on the northern island of Japan after four months in Korea and was assigned to an anti aircraft battalion. He will report to Camp Stoneman on Aug 1.
A schedule update announces new dates for Red Cross swimming classes at the pool. Juda and Albany youngsters will swim on Wednesdays while Monroe children attend classes on Mondays Tuesdays and Thursdays.
Plymouth Wisconsin notes cheddars advanced a quarter cent with no sales. Unfilled bids listed five cars at 37.5 cents and one car of 40 pound blocks at 38 cents. Trading tone remained firm.
Guests at Ferdinand Mayer home in Browntown included Mrs. Rosa Carter and her son Frank from Clarksville Ia. Carter is to return to Washington D C where he works with the FBI this week.
A new County 40 and 8 organization was formed at the American Legion home with 12 former chefs de gare. Forrest H. Riese was named chairman and H. B. Baltzer secretary. Members include Jacob Bruni New Glarus A F Borgrien Beloit Amos Mahlbuch South Wayne William Elliott Monticello and Ralph A Lindsay. Delegates to the Eau Claire state promenade July 17 and 18 are Dean Peterson Roger Bernstien and Elliott. Elliott is a candidate for third district chemical.
The celebration features County All-Stars at 4 p m with a $125 cash purse. Sunday shows include Binks dog act juggling, Whirling Aces hypnotism magic act and ventriloquists Jay Jackson and Jerry. Organizers list Robert Johnson as president and Arleigh Johnson as treasurer with a council of directors and committees handling events, traffic, publicity, food, gates, and Sunday programs. Insect spraying continues with honey bees spared. Local women prepare a home cooking stand.
The Green County Masonic chorus led by William F. Guthrie will give a free Sunday concert at 8 p.m. in Krape Park Freeport with the Freeport Concert Band. Guthrie plans to depart August 1 for Kansas City to direct music at Country Club Christian Church.
Argyle Special district No. 1 schedules a 7 30 p m hearing at the school house on the proposed budget of 102200 for the district. Approximate expenditures for 1951 52 were 121769 24 while actual expenses for 1950 51 were 133579 87. Ralph Pederson serves as clerk.
Mrs Norris Tree formerly of Browntown now of Winslow left this week for Beaufort South Carolina to visit her son-in-law and daughter Mr and Mrs James Wells and their infant son.
A parade of names shows visitors and residents stopping in from Brodhead Beloit Appleton Milwaukee Patch Grove Madison and Danville along with travel to Mackinac Island Onaway and Western trips A July bake sale supports Cub Scout Pack 314 and a group returns from a Madison Camp Indianola while others plan visits to relatives and reunions across Wisconsin and nearby states.
Carl Ruch of Monroe faced two driving charges after an accident on Highway 69 north of Monroe. He pleaded guilty to leaving the scene and not guilty to operating under the influence. Judge Lamboley deferred sentence pending test results.
Wheat climbed on buying spurred by the government crop report, then dipped on hedging sales. Corn held firm on good demand, and oats moved lower as selling pressure grew.
Mrs Elizabeth Nelson 93 died of old age at the Nelson homestead two miles west of Argyle. Services Monday at 1 p.m. at the Nelson home and 1 30 p.m. at Apple Grove Lutheran church. Burial in adjoining cemetery. She was born in Telemarken Norway August 24 1858 and came to America in 1882. Survived by two sons Theodore and Elmer, daughter Mrs Joseph Martin, three other sons Lewis Henry Ole, two brothers Austin and Chris and a sister Mrs Kate Bohn, fourteen grandchildren and nine great grandchildren. Burial arrangements by Erickson funeral home.
The report lists state by state and territorial voting tallies for Eisenhower Taft and MacArthur across several delegations. Totals before a Minnesota switch show Eisenhower 595 Taft 502 with numerous moves in early primary counts.
The 32nd Division national guard band directed by Warrant Officer Frank W. Koenig performed at Recreation Park last night before a near capacity crowd. The parade, delayed 25 minutes by late arrivals from Madison, preceded the concert. Allan F. Barnard of the high school instrumental music department guest conducted.
Sterling special report notes Louis Jackson, an employee in the Frank Ewing household, was questioned by state fire investigators about the April 26 house fire that killed the wife and three children. He remained silent at the close of yesterday’s questioning after earlier questioning of Ewing, the sole survivor, on Wednesday.
The crowd cheered as three daughters Virginia Nina and Dorothy led the acclaim while ex Gov Harold Stassen was named. A striking woman in a glowing yellow dress spoke. Gen Douglas MacArthur's partisans closed the scene with giant photos and the song Old Soldiers Never Die.
The stock market moved ahead today with a moderate advance across sectors led by steel and rail stocks. Rumors of a possible weekend settlement to the steel strike boosted confidence as Eisnhower forces secured a quick win in Chicago, with gains from fractions to one or two points across motors, rubbers, aircraft, radio, copper mining, chemicals and oils.
Monroe recreation department announces annual aquacade at the city pool in Recreation Park on July 28. Recreation Director Joe E. Miller adds the event will be followed by a square dance on the park’s tennis courts starting at 9 30 p m.
Robert Ham Stauffacher and William Stauffacher pur chase Club 26 in Freeport and prepare a grand opening Monday night. They are former Monroe residents and sons of the late Daniel and wife. Banjo Pete Manos, a former Freeport resident, will perform among the entertainers.
Mr and Mrs James Roach of Rockford announce the birth of a second daughter on Wednesday at Swedish American Hospital. The Roach family already includes daughter Sandra. Mrs Roach formerly Betty Ellingson daughter of Mr and Mrs Lester Ellingson of 1113 21st Street.
SHULLSBURG Special The deadlocked dispute between Calumet and Hecla Mining Co and its employees remains unresolved after a meeting in which the company rejected a union recognition demand. A February vote against inviting union organization stands, with talks focusing on keeping talks for a year. Wage-cut restoration was not discussed as union recognition is the priority. Hoist engineers continue to work with management, operations at a standstill otherwise, pumps kept running. Next meeting likely next week, possibly Wednesday. State labor board involvement discussed but not imminent.
Negotiators held their eighth secret session in Munsan today in a futile effort to reach a Korean truce. The talks aimed to resolve tensions but yielded no agreement and no progress toward a ceasefire.
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