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Newspaper
Monroe Evening Times
Location
Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jul 12, 1949
Page
2
Editorial notes mixed reactions to the president's economic outlook with praise from allies and skepticism from foes in Congress. The piece condemns deficit financing tied to possible tax increases and questions spending cuts, while pondering the Brannan farm price support program amid unclear relief for a strained economy.
The deadlocked jury in the Hiss Chambers dispute prompted suspicion toward testimony and left key questions unresolved. The judge is seen as fair in presuming innocence while a new trial was ordered to address vital national concerns and avoid injustice to all parties.
South Wayne Times Special reports Paul Lawrence was reelected treasurer of the grade school district at the annual meeting last evening. Clarence Homb is clerk and Mrs. Wesley Chapman director. Eight voters attended, two more than last year. High school district board members are M. J. Olson clerk, Mrs. T. J. Lacey director, and Mrs. John Chapman treasurer. Their annual district meeting was held June 27.
William Fitz gerald 46 owner of M Fitz gerald and Son Dairy Products Co and his secretary Gertrude Budewitz 48 pleaded innocent in federal court to charges of income tax evasion for 1942. Fitzgerald allegedly attempted to avoid about 41000 dollars in taxes.
Chronicle of brief items from 10, 25, 40, and 50 years ago including Argyle CCC camp closure with workers reassigned, Alvin Rahorn heart attack in Orangeville, Miss Kittie Strawser death from heart ailment, J B Pierce named county asylum trustee, Orah Keister injured in farm accident, and Wisconsin safety Sun note.
Albany district re elected Albert Loeffel and James Price to the school board at a meeting with 52 voters. A 44 425 budget with a 21 000 local levy was adopted. Census 156 with 76 boys and 80 girls. Price named for three year term. Smiley district voted 10 to oppose district reorganization.
Attorney General Thomas Fairchild ruled a bill allowing medical schools to requisition unclaimed dogs for experiments constitutional if current humane disposal contracts are not violated. He cited Milwaukee County and Wisconsin Humane Society as an active agreement to dispose of stray dogs. The contract may bar school requisitions in Milwaukee until its December expiration.
Funeral services were held in Rockford for W. C. Davis who died Saturday after years of ill health. A former resident, he was buried in Dixon, Illinois. He is survived by his wife, daughter Mrs. Matt Goral of Dixon, and two sons Herbert and William of Rockford. Mr. and Mrs. Ben Holtshopple and Bernice attended.
Mrs Albert Wyss was named president of the Sylvester Center Homemakers at a Sunday picnic in Recreation Park. Mrs Sam Ladwig was chosen vice president with Mrs Arthur Meyers as secretary and Mrs Amelia Ziehkle as treasurer. 36 members attended the event.
Thomas Gates, 25, Beloit, convicted of assault with intent to murder his estranged wife Wanda Gates. Wanda, 18, was stabbed nine times May 9 at her Rockford apartment when Gates went there seeking reconciliation amid their estrangement.
Fire at the Outagamie county mental hospital grounds destroyed a 40 by 120 barn. It also consumed 180 tons of new hay 30 tons of old hay and 1000 bushels of oats. investigators suspect spontaneous combustion as the cause.
The conservation ponds at Green county forbid swimming to protect 7,000 smallmouth bass planted by the state. Twin Grove and Monroe Gun clubs have invested nearly $600 in the project, and swimmers are warned to stay out to prevent further damage. A second pond on the Benkert farm near Highway 59 holds 3,000 fish and is also stocked.
J H Flanagan 79 retired farmer died at 1 15 p m yesterday in St Joseph s hospital Dodgeville from infirmities of old age. Born Michigan April 4 1870 he married Mary Purcell in Monroe in 1895. Survived by nieces and nephews. predeceased by wife four sisters one brother. Funeral services Sept 9 9 am Erickson funeral home and 9 30 am St Joseph s Argyle with burial in St Francis cemetery Adams Township.
The Andrew mine the last of Benton area lead and zinc mines closed Saturday night after 52 men were laid off by Vinegar Hill Mining Co. In recent weeks about 100 to 125 Benton area miners lost work as falling lead and zinc prices forced layoffs.
Monticello joint district No 3 passed an $18000 addition to the school building fund at its annual meeting held at the high school. The district has allocated $59799.25 to the fund over four years. Paul Voegels re-elected director, with C W Karlen and Dr William V Baebler holding over as clerk and treasurer. A $47690 budget with $20000 in operating expenses was approved, auditing committee named Norman Rosen Howard Steinman and Clarence Wittenwyler, 42 voters attended.
Juda high school board announced principal William Clements will serve a third year as principal and social science instructor. The slate includes Mrs. Jacob Jones in home economics for a third year and Charles Thalmann in agriculture and science for a second year. New teachers are Donald Zuehlke of Arpin Wisconsin in commercial and athletics Miss Loraine Prosa of Whitewater in English and mathematics and Miss Elizabeth Harrison of Whitewater in English and band.
The large Rock Grove house built by Samuel Fisher in 1870 is being razed by owner Fred Altenbrand to make way for a contemporary bungalow. The 55 by 38 foot structure featured 44 doors 38 windows and 11 foot high room ceilings. The staircase from first to second floor had 19 steps and the same count to the attic with five foot wide treads and walnut railings.
Mrs Elizabeth Schuetz celebrated her 73rd birthday with a picnic dinner at her Jordan township home. Born Elizabeth Schiffman on July 11 1876 in Switzerland she came to America in 1901 with husband John Schuetz who died in 1925. She has six sons and one daughter and many relatives attended from Monroe New Glarus and Orangeville.
The 79th annual summer assembly at Lena campgrounds opens Sunday at 2 30 PM. Rev John Holland DD radio minister will be the speaker.
At Turner hall the VFW auxiliary met to arrange an August family picnic. Mrs. Wilbur E. Deininger earned a trophy for high singles in class B at the state VFW bowling tourney. Mrs. Glenn L. Kubly reported on attendance at the LaCrosse department convention and plans for the VFW stand during fair week. Refreshments were provided by Mrs. Clair Kleckner, Mrs. Harlan S. Howarth, and Mrs. Harry Williams.
Rev and Mrs Dallas D Landrum have returned from their wedding trip and are at home in the Marshall L Peters on 1318 11th Street. Rev Landrum pastors Union Presbyterian Church. Excavation begins for the new Union Presbyterian parsonage on 20th Avenue between 12th and 13th Streets. Mrs Landrum is Flora M Miller of Philadelphia. They were married in the East.
The Lincoln high school gym hosts an adult square dancing class at 7 30 this evening directed by Mrs Grace Anderson with 24 members already signed up. The event happens every Tuesday in the cool gym atmosphere and attracts even distinguished dancers to the classic square dance.
Miss Pauline Gerber and Lee F. Cleaveland marry in a double ring ceremony at First Baptist Church Tacoma Washington attended by Arnold Rufener and wife from Monroe. The bride, a Monroe senior high graduate of 1947, worked at Stein mans grocery. The groom, a Brodhead high school graduate, is stationed with the army at Fort Lewis. The couple reside in Tacoma.
Miss Marjorie Helen Disch daughter of Mr and Mrs Irvin J Disch married Hubert John Elmer son of Mr and Mrs Ivan Elmer Saturday evening. The double ring ceremony took place at 8 p m in the parsonage of Rev W J Stuckey pastor of the Swiss church.
The Evangelical and Reformed church recorded the wedding with Miss Julia Disch sister of the bride and Rolland Elmer brother of the groom in attendance. The couple, both New Glarus High School graduates, will reside here after a wedding trip to northern Wisconsin and Canada. Mr Elmer is a farmer.
State Line Troopers Homemakers club hosted its inaugural picnic dinner Sunday at Apple River Canyon State Park. Attendees included John Augsburger, Melvin Kuhl, Arthur Hanson, Fred Hastings, Harold Staley, Lewis Adair, Frank Kline, John Schlappi, and Harold Trumpy with Mr. and Mrs. Frank Walters as special guests.
The annual Deininger reunion is set for next Sunday at Recreation Park in Monroe the first time in years the event is held there. Time has changed from the first Sunday in August with R F Deininger of Juda as president and Mrs Floyd Koon of Freeport as secretary treasurer.
Miss Christen Tu of Monticello announces the engagement of her daughter Norma to Leland Rackow son of Mr and Mrs Lester Rackow of Juda. Norma is a Monticello high school graduate currently at home. Rackow works at the Brodhead Swiss Cheese factory. No wedding date set.
An outdoor barbecue for 40 members and guests of Girl Scout troop 3 was held last evening at the American Legion home. After supper, attendees enjoyed a dance in the Boy Scout, I believe, setting a social tone for the community gathering.
Scout rooms above the former stables with chaperones listed as Messrs Ross Martin and John Bruni and Mrs Ozora Thorp along with Mrs. . and .
The Missionary society of the Union Presbyterian Church will meet at 7 30 this evening at 2120 Lith Street the home of Miss Dell Curtis.
The Juda Jolly Juniors 4-H club will meet Thursday at 7 30 p m in Juda High School. Entry blanks will be filled out for the Green County Fair at the business meeting.
The Badger Flying club will gather at 8 this evening at the Badger airport west of Monroe. A Chicago insurance representative will discuss airplane coverage. Flyers interested in joining are urged to attend.
Sparta le Raymond Han son Blair 27 of Blair was placed on four year probation after pleading guilty to setting fire to his home on June 25. Circuit Judge Roland Steinle suspended a two to four year jail term.
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